Saiunkoku is a world of eight provinces or houses, each named after a different colour. The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. Shuurei, although born of the important Kou family, has difficulty making ends meet. She easily accepts an invitation to be the Emperor's concubine in order to turn him into a good ruler. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official, and, together with the many companions she meets along the way, continues moving bravely forward while trying to fend off the Emperor's advances.<br><br>
(Source: Anime News Network)

__Height:__ 173 cm 

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Won Best Song at the 6th Seiyuu Awards (2012) for "ST☆RISH" (shared with Takuma Terashima, Kenichi Suzumura, Kishou Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Hiro Shimono) in _Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 1000%_. Won Best Supporting Actor at the 7th Seiyuu Awards (2013).

**Non-Anime Roles:**
- Radio DJ - Kamen Rider Kuuga (TV Series)
- Artem Wing - Tears of Themis (VG)
- Jenua - Epic Seven (VG)
- Dekotorade - Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (TV Series)
- McBurn - The Legend of Heroes Series (VG)

John Payne is an English voice actor who works with Ocean Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia.  John Payne is also an expert mariner, with many years of experience as a sailor and passenger ferry captain. For several years John served as fleet captain for the Tiddly Cove Yacht Club.

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