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彩雲国物語 (Saiunkoku Monogatari)
The Story of Saiunkoku
Cover of the first light novel volume
Genre	Historical fantasy Romance
Light novel
Written by	Sai Yukino
Illustrated by	Kairi Yura
Published by	Kadokawa Shoten
Imprint	Kadokawa Beans Bunko
Demographic	Female
Original run	October 31, 2003 – March 26, 2012
Volumes	18 + 5 side-stories (List of volumes)
Manga
Written by	Sai Yukino
Illustrated by	Kairi Yura
Published by	Kadokawa Shoten
English publisher	NA: Viz Media
Magazine	Monthly Asuka
Demographic	Shōjo
Original run	2005 – 2012
Volumes	9 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
Directed by	Jun Shishido
Produced by	Yūji Shinoda Ikuko Shimokawara
Written by	Reiko Yoshida
Music by	Kunihiko Ryo
Studio	Madhouse
Licensed by	NA: Geneon Entertainment
Original network	NHK, Animax
English network	SEA: Animax Asia
Original run	April 8, 2006 – February 24, 2007
Episodes	39 (List of episodes)
Anime television series
Saiunkoku Monogatari Second Series
Directed by	Jun Shishido
Produced by	Yūji Shinoda Ikuko Shimokawara
Written by	Miho Maruo
Music by	Kunihiko Ryo
Studio	Madhouse
Original network	NHK
English network	SEA: Animax Asia
Original run	April 7, 2007 – March 8, 2008
Episodes	39 (List of episodes)
Anime and manga portal

The Story of Saiunkoku (Japanese: 彩雲国物語, Hepburn: Saiunkoku Monogatari, lit. 'Tale of the Kingdom of Colored Clouds'), also known as Colour Cloud Palace, is a series of Japanese light novels written by Sai Yukino and illustrated by Kairi Yura set in a fictional country based on ancient China. As of July 2011, the eighteenth and final volume was released, concluding the series. Four side story anthologies have also been released, collecting stories originally published in The Beans magazine.

A manga version, also illustrated by Kairi Yura, was serialized in Beans Ace, which is published by Kadokawa Shoten. However, when Beans Ace ended, the manga was moved to Monthly Asuka. Nine tankōbon volumes have been released. The series has been licensed by Viz Media for an English release in North America as part of their Shojo Beat imprint.

The anime adaptation series, produced by Madhouse and directed by Jun Shishido, was broadcast on the Japanese television network NHK on Saturday mornings. The first season began airing on April 8, 2006, and completed its run on February 24, 2007, airing a total of 39 episodes. The second season, titled Saiunkoku Monogatari Second Series (彩雲国物語第2シリーズ) began airing on April 7, 2007, and consists of another 39 episodes, ending its run on March 8, 2008. A live action Chinese drama adaptation is set to be released in 2024.

Plot

Set in the fictional empire of Saiunkoku, the story centers on Shurei Hong (Ko), a descendant of a noble family that has fallen on hard times. Her father works as a librarian in the Imperial palace, a post which offers prestige and respect, but little compensation. Shurei teaches in the temple school and works odd jobs to make ends meet, but her dream is to pass the imperial examinations and take a post in government, a career path forbidden to women.

The new Emperor, Ryuki Shi, has gained a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. So the Emperor's Grand Adviser makes a startling offer for her to join the imperial household for six months as the young Emperor's consort and teach the Emperor to be a responsible ruler. She easily accepts the invitation as she will receive a reward of 500 gold coins if she succeeds. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shurei's dream of being a court official.

The story details the hardships of creating change, especially as a woman, Shurei's growing relationship with the Emperor and other members of the court, the intrigues of imperial politics, and her commitment to better herself and her country.

Characters

Shurei Hong (紅秀麗, Kō Shūrei): Voiced by: Houko Kuwashima (Japanese); Kelly Sheridan (English); She is the daughter and only child of Shoka Hong. She is sixteen years old when the story begins. As a descendant of the direct line, she has the title hime or 'Lady'. Despite the high social status of her family, Shurei grew up in relatively impoverished circumstances. Shurei is the first woman in the history of Saiunkoku to pass the Imperial Exams, with the third-highest score. Shurei later accepts a position as an official in the Censorate or Inspector in the capital.
Seiran Si (茈静蘭, Shi Seiran): Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa (Japanese); Andrew Francis (English); He is a young man in his early twenties and is the sole remaining retainer in the personal household of Shōka Hong, who took him in thirteen years ago. Seiran is later revealed to be Seien Shi (紫清苑, Shi Seien), Ryuki's second-eldest brother. Though he claims to be 21 years old, he is actually 26 years old at the start of the series.
Shoka Hong (紅邵可, Kō Shōka): Voiced by: Shūichi Ikeda (Japanese); Michael Kopsa (English); He is Shurei's father, Seiran's adoptive father and the eldest son of the Hong clan. Despite his mild-mannered exterior, Shoka is a semi-retired deadly assassin known as The Black Wolf.
Shokun Hyo (縹薔君, Hyō Shokun): Voiced by: Mie Sonozaki (Japanese); Lisa Ann Beley (English); She was the mother of Shurei, adoptive mother of Seiran, and wife of Shoka. Shokun is later revealed as the Rose Princess (薔薇姫, Bara-Hime) of the Hyo family. She had the ability to cure any illness and many men sought her hand in marriage. Shokun is revealed to be the Red Immortal, one of the Eight Sages who served the first emperor. Her spell makes Shurei healthier by sealing her spirit within her daughter.
Koyu Ri (李絳攸, Ri Kōyū): Voiced by: Nobuyuki Hiyama (Japanese); Andrew Toth (English); He holds the rank of Vice-Secretary of the Department of Civil Administration, serving beneath Reishin Hong, who is also his foster father. Koyu is notorious for not having sense of direction, and constantly getting lost in the Imperial Palace, and unable to get anywhere without the assistance of others. Koyu has a close relationship with Shūei Ran, though he loudly denies being the latter's friend. He loses his temper with very little prodding and gets tongue-tied speaking in official functions with large crowds.
Reishin Hong (紅黎深, Kō Reishin): Voiced by: Mitsuaki Madono (Japanese); Louis Chirillo (English); He is in charge of the Department of Civil Administration, which makes him Koyu's bureaucratic superior as well as adoptive father. He is a good friend of his fellow official Kijin Ko. Kijin describes him as being crafty and coldhearted, but Reishin usually seems very cheerful, easy-going, and even childish. He often engages in devious and secretive behavior, especially regarding his family.
Yuri-hime (百合姫): She is Reishin's wife and Kōyū's adoptive mother. Unlike her husband, Yuri is practical and straightforward in her manner, as well as kind and thoughtful; Shōka attributes her influence as the reason why Koyu was able to become a capable young man. She is also responsible for helping to raise Kuro during his childhood and she is well-regarded in the Hong clan.
Kuro Hong (紅玖琅, Kō Kurō): Voiced by: Ryōtarō Okiayu (Japanese); David Orth (English); He is the youngest brother of Shoka and Reishin, acts as the proxy head of the Hong clan and many outsiders believe him to be the true leader. A man of tradition and family loyalty, Kuro urged their father to pass over Shoka in favor of Reishin as the next clan leader. Despite his rigid and formal attitude, he cares greatly for the well-being of his family.
Ryuki Shi (紫劉輝, Shi Ryūki): Voiced by: Tomokazu Seki (Japanese); Brad Swaile (English); He is the reigning emperor of Saiunkoku, Ryuki Shi is nineteen years old when the story begins. As the youngest of the previous Emperor's six sons, each from a different mother, he had been an unlikely candidate to ascend to the throne. In childhood, Ryuki was badly treated by his mother and most of his half-brothers, who would beat him and lock him in a storage house for days in a row. Ryuki often took refuge in the garden or the imperial archives.
Kijin Ko (黄奇人, Kō Kijin): Voiced by: Kazuhiro Nakata (Japanese); Mark Oliver (English); He is the Chief Minister of the Department of Treasury and Taxation. Many people consider him mysterious and eccentric, especially because of his unusual appearance. He leaves his hair loosely flowing instead of binding it up according to custom, and is almost never seen without one of the masks from his wide collection. In his official capacity, Kijin tends to be very strict, but he is gracious to Shurei when she begins to work for him.
Enjun Sa (茶鴛洵, Sa Enjun): Voiced by: Naoki Bandō (Japanese); French Tickner, Trevor Devall (English); He is one of the three Grand Officials of the Palace, holding the title of Taiho. Sa-Taiho has held a long history of frustrated ambition. He never manages to surpass Advisor Sho, his longtime friend and fellow Grand Official.
Yushun Tei (鄭悠舜, Tei Yūshun): Voiced by: Nobutoshi Canna (Japanese); Vincent Tong (English); He is a mild-mannered man in his late thirties who walks with a cane. Despite his gentle exterior, Yushun is considered to be dangerous and very powerful. Yushun is an effective politician who can accurately predict the current situation, and can be persuasive in debate.
Kocho (蝴蝶): Voiced by: Kaori Yamagata (Japanese); Janyse Jaud (English); She is the beautiful mistress of Kogaro, the most prestigious pleasure house in the red-light district. She is fond of Shurei, who worked as her accountant for many years. Not only is she one of the most sought-after courtesans, she is also the underground boss in charge of the region.
Suo Shin (榛蘇芳, Shin Suō): Voiced by: Anri Katsu; He is an official working for the Inspector General. He is prone to thoughtlessly saying whatever is on his mind and regarded as a fool, despite being highly perceptive and critical. Because he does not like putting effort into anything, Suo is both intrigued and annoyed by Shurei's continual determination to do her best. Suo can perceive a situation's complete context or a person's true character, and he tries to lessen Shurei's naiveté by showing her the evils of the world.
Seiga Riku (陸清雅, Riku Seiga): Voiced by: Showtaro Morikubo; He is the undersecretary of Censorate, known as the "Official Killer" for his ruthless persecution of officials. Seiga is an ambitious and cynical man who does not think highly of Shurei and he often harasses her. A promising and confident official, he is known for his willingness to sacrifice others to achieve his goals.
Ensei Ro (浪燕青, Rō Ensei): Voiced by: Kentarō Itō (Japanese); Jason Simpson (English); He makes his first appearance as a half-starved man lying in front of Shurei's estate. Seiran dislikes him because of their shared past in the Satsujinzoku gang, when Ensei earned the nickname of "Little rascal King". Ensei's true specialty is close-range unarmed combat. He has a cross-shaped scar under his left eye and initially sports a bushy beard which irritates Shurei and makes many people describe him as a bear.
Eigetsu To (杜影月, Tō Eigetsu): Voiced by: Daisuke Namikawa (Japanese); Reece Thompson (English); He is a shy, intelligent thirteen-year-old boy. He was born in Seika village, Koku province, but the rest of the village was wiped out by plague. Eigetsu does not like to consume alcohol or even smell it, because it brings our another persona, Yogetsu (陽月), who is brash, arrogant, and an excellent fighter. In contrast to Eigetsu's gentle manner and academic inclinations, Yogetsu's intelligence leans towards being calculating and strategic.

Media

Light novels

Written by Sai Yukino and illustrated by Kairi Yura, the light novel series The Story of Saiunkoku has been serialized in The Beans since 2003. The individual chapters are collected and published in full novel volumes by Kadokawa Shoten with the first volume released in Japan on October 31, 2003. As of July 2011, 18 volumes have been released for the series.

No.	Title	Release date	ISBN
1	Hajimari no Kaze wa Akaku (はじまりの風は紅く)	October 31, 2003	4-04-449901-2
2	Ōgon no Yakusoku (黄金の約束)	February 28, 2004	4-04-449902-0
3	Hana wa Murasaki Miya ni Saku (花は紫宮に咲く)	July 31, 2004	4-04-449903-9
4	Omoi wa Haruka naru Chato e (想いは遙かなる茶都へ)	September 30, 2004	4-04-449904-7
5	Shikkoku no Tsuki no Utage (漆黒の月の宴)	March 1, 2005	4-04-449905-5
6	Kake yuku Hakugin no Sunadokei (欠けゆく白銀の砂時計)	July 30, 2005	4-04-449907-1
7	Kokoro wa Ai Yori mo Fukaku (心は藍よりも深く)	September 30, 2005	4-04-449908-X
8	Hikari Furu Heki no Daichi (光降る碧の大地)	February 1, 2006	4-04-449909-8
9	Kōbai wa Yoru ni Kaoru (紅梅は夜に香る)	September 1, 2006	4-04-449911-X
10	Ryokufū wa Ha no Gotoku (緑風は刃のごとく)	October 1, 2006	4-04-449912-8
11	Aoarashi ni Yureru Tsukikusa (青嵐にゆれる月草)	April 1, 2007	978-4-04-449913-6
12	Hakukou wa Ten o Mezasu (白虹は天をめざす)	September 1, 2007	978-4-04-449914-3
13	Reimei ni Kohaku wa Kirameku (黎明に琥珀はきらめく)	May 1, 2008	978-4-04-449916-7
14	Kokuchō wa Ori ni Torawareru (黒蝶は檻にとらわれる)	December 1, 2008	978-4-04-449917-4
15	Kuraki Tasogare no Miya (暗き黄昏の宮)	December 1, 2009	978-4-04-449919-8
16	Aoki Meikyū no Miko (蒼き迷宮の巫女)	April 1, 2010	978-4-04-449920-4
17	Shian no Gyokuza (Jō) (紫闇の玉座（上）)	June 1, 2011	978-4-04-449921-1
18	Shian no Gyokuza (Ge) (紫闇の玉座（下）)	July 1, 2011	978-4-04-449922-8

Side stories

Sai Yukino has written a series of short side stories for The Story of Saiunkoku which are published in collected volumes by Kadokawa Shoten. The first volume was released in April 2005; the fifth in March 2012.

No.	Title	Release date	ISBN
1	Shu ni Majiwareba Beni (朱にまじわれば紅)	April 28, 2005	4-04-449906-3
2	Ai Yori Dedete Ao (藍より出でて青)	April 1, 2006	4-04-449910-1
3	Tonari no Hyakugō wa Shiro (隣の百合は白)	November 1, 2007	978-4-04-449915-0
4	Kōryō no Yume (黄粱の夢)	May 1, 2009	978-4-04-449918-1
5	Gaikotsu o Kō (骸骨を乞う)	March 26, 2012	978-4-04-110139-1

Manga

Written by Sain Yukino and illustrated by Kairi Yura, a manga adaptation of The Story of Saiunkoku began serialization in Beans Ace in 2005 where it continues to run. However, on October 9, 2009, the magazine ended its publication and the series continued in Monthly Asuka until 2012. The individual chapters are published in tankōbon volumes by Kadokawa Shoten, with the first released in June 2006. As of April 2012, nine volumes have been released. The series has been licensed by Viz Media for an English release beginning in November 2010.

No.	Original release date	Original ISBN	North America release date	North America ISBN
1	June 26, 2006	4-04-853969-8	November 2, 2010	978-1-4215-3834-1
2	June 26, 2007	978-4-04-854104-6	February 1, 2011	978-1-4215-3835-8
3	May 26, 2008	978-4-04-854178-7	May 3, 2011	978-1-4215-3836-5
4	February 23, 2009	978-4-04-854299-9	August 2, 2011	978-1-4215-3837-2
5	January 26, 2010	978-4-04-854418-4	November 1, 2011	978-1-4215-3842-6
6	October 26, 2010	978-4-04-854544-0	February 7, 2012	978-1-4215-4179-2
7	March 26, 2011	978-4-04-854612-6	May 1, 2012	978-1-4215-4180-8
8	October 26, 2011	978-4-04-854690-4	Oct 2, 2012	978-1-4215-4946-0
9	April 4, 2012	978-4-04-120193-0	April 2, 2013	978-1-4215-5083-1

Anime

Main article: List of The Story of Saiunkoku episodes

Produced by Madhouse and directed by Jun Shishido, the anime adaptation of The Story of Saiunkoku premiered in Japan on NHK on April 8, 2006. The first season ran for 39 episodes until its conclusion on February 24, 2007. The second season, referred to as Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd Series, premiered on April 7, 2007, and ran for another 39 episodes until its conclusion on March 8, 2008.

In May 2007, Geneon Entertainment announced it had acquired the license to releases the anime in North America with English language options. In September 2007, after only two volumes had been released, Geneon closed its North America operations. In July 2008, Funimation announced that it would distribute several Geneon titles, including The Story of Saiunkoku. Funimation let the license expire in 2011.

The series uses three pieces of theme music. "Hajimari no Kaze" (はじまりの風, lit. 'Wind of Beginnings') by Ayaka Hirahara is used for the opening theme for both the first and second seasons. For the ending theme, "Saikō no Kataomoi" (最高の片想い, lit. 'The Greatest Unrequited Love') by Sachi Tainaka is used for the first season, while "Asu e" (明日へ, lit. 'To Tomorrow') by Teruya Miho is used for the second season.

Soundtracks

Three CD soundtracks have been released by Geneon Entertainment for The Story of Saiunkoku, using music from the anime adaptation. The Story of Saiunkoku Original Soundtrack (彩雲国物語オリジナルサウンドトラック 1) was released on August 4, 2008, containing 38 individual tracks, including the television length opening and ending themes. The second followed on January 12, 2007, with an additional 30 tracks. On December 7, 2007, a third soundtrack, The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series Original Soundtrack (彩雲国物語セカンドシリーズ」オリジナルサウンドトラック), was released containing 23 tracks from the second season of the series. The two series ending themes were released to CD singles on August 30, 2006, and June 6, 2007, respectively. On March 7, 2008, an additional CD soundtrack, Song of Memory was released containing 10 tracks with various character image songs.

Drama CDs

Three drama CD series have been created around The Story of Saiunkoku. The first series, The Story of Saiunkoku Drama Bangai (彩雲国物語ドラマ), spanned three volumes and covered the first season of the anime. The first volume was released on September 8, 2006; the second and third volumes followed on November 10, 2006, and March 9, 2007, respectively.

The second series, The Story of Saiunkoku Anime Drama Dai ni Kan (アニメ「彩雲国物語」ドラマCD 第二巻), also spanned three CDs which were released between August 25, 2006, and December 21, 2007.

The final three volume series, The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series Drama Bangai Hen (彩雲国物語セカンドシリーズドラマ番外編), covers events from the second series of the anime. The first volume was released on September 7, 2007, with the remaining volumes following on November 9, 2007, and February 2, 2008.

Live-action drama

A live action Chinese drama adaptation is set to be released in 2024, streaming on the iQIYI online platform. The drama is known under the names Yúnxiù Xíng (Chinese: 云秀行) and Yúnqǐ Shí (Chinese: 云起时) and is referred to in English as Take Me Where the Clouds Rise or The Legend of Rosy Clouds. Directed by Zhu Shao Jie, the drama will star Li Yitong, Zeng Shunxi, Deng Wei, Dai Lu Wa, Riley Wang, Hongxin Cheng, Tian Jiarui, Jian Yu Xi, Fan Jingwen, and Jerome.D.

Other

A web-based radio program for the series aired in Japan. Hosted by Tomokazu Seki and Hikaru Midorikawa, the program included mini-stories and special guests discussion the series. The program was released across two CDs in Japan by Geneon Entertainment. The first was released on May 25, 2007, with the first seven broadcasts and a bonus track. The second CD, containing the remaining six broadcasts and a bonus character song, was released on October 24, 2007.

On August 28, 2007, an art book for The Story of Saiunkoku was released in Japan. The Story of Saiunkoku Picture Scroll (彩雲国物語絵巻, Saiunkoku Monogatari Emaki) included art work from series illustrator Kairi Yura, episode summaries for the first season of the anime adaptation and a bonus short story by author Sai Yukino. A second art book, The Story of Saiunkoku Picture Scroll 2 (彩雲国物語絵巻, Saiunkoku Monogatari Emaki 2), was released on June 10, 2008, containing more art work for the series, as well as episode summaries from the second anime season and another bonus short story.

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External links

Official Kadokawa The Story of Saiunkoku website Archived January 15, 2013, at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)
Official NHK The Story of Saiunkoku anime website (in Japanese)
Official Funimation The Story of Saiunkoku anime website
The Story of Saiunkoku (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

v t e Asuka series
Current	The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom (2018) The Demon Prince of Momochi House: Tsugi (2023)
1980s–90s	Hana no Asuka-gumi! (1985) The Sword of Paros (1986) Idol Densetsu Eriko (1989) Tenma no Ketsuzoku (1991) Clamp School Detectives (1992) X (1992) Shirahime-Syo: Snow Goddess Tales (1992) Mouryou Kiden: Legend of the Nymph (1994) Wish (1995) Angelique (1996) Shout Out Loud! (1996) Yamada Tarō Monogatari (1996) Cowboy Bebop: Shooting Star (1997) D.N.Angel (1997) Cowboy Bebop (1998) Hands Off! (1999) Crescent Moon (1999) Secret Chaser (1999) Suki: A Like Story (1999) Broken Angels (1999)
2000s	Mad Love Chase (2001) World of the S&M (2001) Lagoon Engine (2002) Legal Drug (2002) Trinity Blood (2003) Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (2003) Pick of the Litter (2004) Battery (2005) The Story of Saiunkoku (2005) Kyo Kara Maoh! (2005) Shōnen Onmyōji (2005) The Betrayal Knows My Name (2005) Rental Magica (2006) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006) Romeo × Juliet (2007) Darker than Black (2007) Kamisama Game (2007) Neon Genesis Evangelion: Campus Apocalypse (2007) Ai Ore! – Love Me (2008) Kiss of the Rose Princess (2008) Tales of the Abyss: Jade in My Memories (2009) Book Girl and the Delicious Recipe (2009) Psychic Detective Yakumo (2009)
2010s	Book Girl and the Lovesick Poet (2010) Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East (2011) Fate/Zero Kuro (2012) Biblia Koshodō no Jiken Techō (2012) The Demon Prince of Momochi House (2013) Midnight Occult Civil Servants (2015)

v t e Madhouse television series
Pre-2000s	Jetter Mars (1977) Nobody's Boy: Remi (1977–1978) Treasure Island (1978–1979) Galactic Patrol Lensman (1984–1985) Yawara! (1989–1992) DNA² (1994) Azuki-chan (1995–1998) Trigun (1998) Cardcaptor Sakura (1998–2000) Master Keaton (1998–2000) Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998–1999) Super Doll Licca-chan (1998–1999) Pet Shop of Horrors (1999) Jubei-chan: The Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch (1999) Di Gi Charat (1999–2001) Reign: The Conqueror (1999) Magic User's Club (1999) Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden V (1999–2000)
2000–2005	Boogiepop Phantom (2000) Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) Hidamari no Ki (2000) Sakura Wars (2000) Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (2000–2002) Beyblade (2001) Galaxy Angel (2001–2004) Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) Chance Pop Session (2001) Magical Meow Meow Taruto (2001) X (2001–2002) Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution (2002) Chobits (2002) Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002) Pita-Ten (2002) Dragon Drive (2002–2003) Hanada Shōnen Shi (2002–2003) Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat (2002) Rizelmine (2002) Mirage of Blaze (2002) Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003) Texhnolyze (2003) Gungrave (2003–2004) Gunslinger Girl (2003–2004) Uninhabited Planet Survive! (2003–2004) Di Gi Charat Nyo! (2003–2004) Gokusen (2004) Jubei-chan: The Counter Attack of Siberia Yagyu (2004) Paranoia Agent (2004) Tenjho Tenge (2004) Monster (2004–2005) BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004–2005) Sweet Valerian (2004) Strawberry 100% (2005) Akagi (2005–2006) Paradise Kiss (2005) Oku-sama wa Joshi Kōsei (2005)
2006–2010	Kiba (2006–2007) Strawberry Panic! (2006) Nana (2006–2007) The Story of Saiunkoku (2006–2008) Black Lagoon (2006) Yume Tsukai (2006) Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin (2006–2007) Kemonozume (2006) A Spirit of the Sun (2006) Death Note (2006–2007) Tokyo Tribe 2 (2006–2007) Claymore (2007) Oh! Edo Rocket (2007) Princess Resurrection (2007) Dennō Coil (2007) Devil May Cry (2007) Shigurui (2007) Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor (2007–2008) Neuro: Supernatural Detective (2007–2008) Mokke (2007–2008) MapleStory (2007–2008) AniKuri15* (2007–2008, animated sequence) Chi's Sweet Home (2008–2009) Allison & Lillia (2008) Kamen no Maid Guy (2008) Top Secret ~The Revelation~ (2008) Kaiba (2008) Ultraviolet: Code 044 (2008) Casshern Sins (2008–2009) Kurozuka (2008) Mōryō no Hako (2008) One Outs (2008–2009) Stitch! (2008–2010) Chaos;Head (2008) Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger (2009) Rideback (2009) Sōten Kōro (2009) Needless (2009) Kobato (2009–2010) Aoi Bungaku (2009)
2010s	Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin (2010) The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Highschool of the Dead (2010) Marvel Anime (2010–2011) Kaiji: Against All Rules (2011) Hunter × Hunter (2011–2014) Chihayafuru (2011–2020) The Ambition of Oda Nobuna (2012) Btooom! (2012) Photo Kano (2013) Sunday Without God (2013) Hajime no Ippo: Rising (2013–2014) Ace of Diamond (2013–2016) Magical Warfare (2014) The Irregular at Magic High School (2014) No Game No Life (2014) Hanayamata (2014) Parasyte -the maxim- (2014–2015) Death Parade (2015) My Love Story!! (2015) Overlord (2015–2022) One-Punch Man (2015) Prince of Stride: Alternative (2016) Alderamin on the Sky (2016) All Out!! (2016–2017) ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (2017) Marvel Future Avengers (2017–2018) A Place Further than the Universe (2018) Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card (2018) Okko's Inn (2018) Mr. Tonegawa (2018) Boogiepop and Others (2019) Ace of Diamond Act II (2019–2020) Afterlost (2019) No Guns Life (2019–2020)
2020s	Sonny Boy (2021) The Vampire Dies in No Time (2021–2023) Takt Op. Destiny (2021) Police in a Pod (2022) Bibliophile Princess (2022) My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (2023) The Gene of AI (2023) Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023–2024) Trillion Game (2024) Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (2024) The Dinner Table Detective (2025) Wandance (2025)
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v t e Animation works by screenwriter Reiko Yoshida
Animated series	Kasumin (2001–03) Jing: King of Bandits (2002) Kaleido Star (2003) Scrapped Princess (2003) Popolocrois (2003) Maria-sama ga Miteru (2004) Mushiking: The King of Beetles (2005) Sugar Sugar Rune (2005) Canvas 2: Niji Iro no Sketch (2005) Rec (2006) Ballad of a Shinigami (2006) The Story of Saiunkoku (2006) Jyu-Oh-Sei (2006) La Corda d'Oro: Primo Passo (2006) D.Gray-man (2006) Romeo × Juliet (2007) Mushi-Uta (2007) Our Home's Fox Deity (2008) Kurokami: The Animation (2009) K-On! (2009) Chu-Bra!! (2010) Bakuman (2010) Mayo Chiki! (2011) Kimi to Boku (2011) Saint Seiya Omega (2012) Girls und Panzer (2012) Mangirl! (2013) Tamako Market (2013) Majestic Prince (2013) Yowamushi Pedal (2013–15) A Town Where You Live (2013) Non Non Biyori (2013) Hanayamata (2014) Castle Town Dandelion (2015) Haruchika (2016) Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue (2016) High School Fleet (2016) Cheer Boys!! (2016) Hakumei and Mikochi (2018) Violet Evergarden (2018) Arte (2020) The Heike Story (2021) Blue Period (2021) Deaimon (2022)
Animated films	Digimon Adventure (1999) Digimon Adventure: Our War Game! (2000) Ojarumaru the Movie: The Promised Summer - Ojaru and Semira (2000) Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon (2001) The Cat Returns (2002) Kaleido Star: Legend of Phoenix (2005) Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009) Buddha: The Great Departure (2011) K-On! The Movie! (2011) Blue Exorcist: The Movie (2012) Buddha 2: Tezuka Osamu no Buddha - Owarinaki Tabi (2014) Tamako Love Story (2014) Girls und Panzer der Film (2015) A Silent Voice (2016) Lu Over the Wall (2017) Liz and the Blue Bird (2018) Okko's Inn (2018) Ride Your Wave (2019) Violet Evergarden: The Movie (2020) The House of the Lost on the Cape (2021) Hula Fulla Dance (2021) Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction (2024) The Colors Within (2024)
OVAs/ONAs	Saiyuki Premium (1999) Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation (2001) Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection (2001) Jing: King of Bandits in Seventh Heaven (2004) Student Council's Discretion Lv. 2 (2012) Witchcraft Works (2015) Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction (2024)

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