Season 1

2015 · 24 episodes

When herbalist Shirayuki's unusual hair attracts unwanted attention, she cuts it off and escapes to neighboring Clarines, where she meets Prince Zen.

1Encounter... Changing the Color of FateShirayuki is a pharmacist living on the country of Tanburn who is chosen by the prince to become his concubune due to her rare beauty, but she decides to flee instead. On her escape, she meets and befriends Zen, who happens to be a prince from the kingdom of Clarines and offers her shelter.
2Following the Sound of your HeartStarting her new life on Clarines, Shirayuki sets on a quest to find some herbs, and worried about her safety, Zen decides to look after her, just when she finds herself in dire straits again.
3Shining Time of PromiseDue to her closeness with Zen, Shirayuki is now a regular visitor to his castle with no restrictions. However, there are those who doubt her intentions and conspire to separate her from the prince.
4From the Small Hand, a Burgeoning Concerto ResonatesShirayuki takes the court pharmacist exam where her knowledge of plants are tested. Once passing the test, she is assigned to be an apprentice under Ryuu, another young prodigy like her, who soon becomes her friend.
5This Path, the Crystallization of PremonitionWhen the soldiers from Fort Laxdo fall sick to a strange disease, it's up to Shirayuki to discover the mystery behind it and find a cure.
6The Back Full of MeaningIzana, the crown prince of Clarines and Zen's elder brother returns home and wary of Zen's relationship with Shirayuki, invites Raji for a visit to Clarines with unknown intentions.
7Let Me Hear the Melody of Your SmileAs Raji continues his tour, Izana confronts Zen and Shirayuki about the true nature of their relationship, and in the occasion, the bond between the two grows stronger.
8Memories Draw Spirals of the Past...Alert with the unwanted attention Shirayuki receives due to her closeness with him, Zen sends his aide Obi to be her personal guard. Meanwhile, Mitsuhide, another of Zen's loyal subjects, reminisces the occasion when he first met his master.
9Feelings That Connect and ReachWhile standing as Shirayuki's protector, Obi learns more about her, while Zen finally recognizes his merit and makes him an official retainer of his.
10Inexperienced Heart, Going DeeperShirayuki meets Kiharu, a young girl who comes to the castle with her pet bird Popo to ask Zen to help protect the birds of Popo's species of her home island who are threatened by local poaching. However, there is nothing Zen can do for Kiharu's cause unless the birds can prove themselves useful for Clarines' society, until Shirayuki comes with an idea.
11Encountering... A Color for the First TimeAfter being kissed by Zen, Shirayuki becomes too flustered to face him directly, while Zen, despite eager for an answer from her, must leave for a short trip with Mitsuhide and Kiki. Once reunited, Zen and Shirayuki finally share their true feelings for each other.
12Goodbye to the BeginningThe castle is open for a festival and Zen disguises himself as a guard to enjoy it with Shirayuki and the others. However, an actress is forced to quit a play due to an injury and Shirayuki is chosen to replace her, unaware of the troupe leader's second intentions.
13The Red that Spins FateShirayuki's busy cleaning up the medical wing when Mihaya pays a visit to the castle, and she gets an unexpected invitation from Tanbarun.
14Eyes that Protect and Look ForwardAs Shirayuki gets ready to leave for Tanbarun, Zen and the others search for the mysterious youth, Kazuki.
15Indecision Caused By ConfusionShirayuki and Raj try to get over their awkwardness with each other in Tanbarun while Zen attends to his duties in Clarines.
16The Name of that Step Is ChangeAs Shirayuki and Raj continue to explore their relationship, new developments unfold in the hunt for Kazuki in Tanbarun.
17Prologue of the Quietly Twisting NightShirayuki was kidnapped on the night of the ball in Tanbarun, and now Raj and Zen must join forces to save her.
18Many Different ResolvesShirayuki and Kazuki are having a tough time on the ship as the princes and their entourage come up with a plan for rescuing them.
19Wave of DeterminationThe two princes' daring plan to rescue Shirayuki and Kazuki is put into motion, requiring brains, brawn, and not a little derring-do.
20The Temperature of a Smile, a Cherished PlaceShirayuki and the others visit the village of the Lions of the Mountain, where they have a party to celebrate their victory.
21When I'm with You…On their way back to Tanbarun, Shirayuki and the others are caught in the rain and stop at an inn, where they meet a mysterious woman…
22The Spring of Intent Will Quench Your ThirstShirayuki and Zen are back in Clarines, but Zen is forced to have a marriage interview.
23The Future Because of Who You AreMitsuhide has an accident with a concoction in the medical wing which causes him to behave strangely.
24My Story, My PathA message from Tanbarun causes Shirayuki to think again about her future with Zen.

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