The Story of Saiunkoku - Recommendations

Alt title: Saiunkoku Monogatari

The Story of Saiunkoku

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Fushigi Yugi

Fushigi Yugi

While reading "The Universe of the Four Gods", best friends Miaka and Yui are mysteriously transported into a strange world full of magic and unfamiliar faces. As if their arrival was determined by fate, Miaka is revered as the Priestess of Suzaku, the savior of their warring country, who was destined to arrived in a flash of light, from a land far away. Betrayal, love, and heartache accompany this fantasy-filled tale of friendships torn apart, and hope that never fades.

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beav58 beav58 says...

Both series have a female protagonist, however there personalities are far different from each other.  I recommend these since both series have a large amount of story based in feudal china.  If you enjoy the time period and reverse harems, these both are highly recommended.

Canal Canal says...

Both manga are set in a country that resembles ancient China. The heroine tries her best to help out the emperor and the people of the country and is surrounded by many handsome guys.

Spice and Wolf

Spice and Wolf

Since long ago, the wolf goddess Holo has honored a contract to bless the rural village of Pasloe with fertile harvests; and in return she has been celebrated and worshipped by the villagers. But as mankind advances, the people have begun to take command of nature for themselves and have made their own god to worship. Holo finds that she is paid little more than lip service, if not outright mocked; and considering the contract annulled, she takes human form and enlists the aid of a passing merchant, Kraft Lawrence, to return to her home in the snowy forests to the north. As they journey together, Kraft finds that he has plenty to learn from this capricious god, and she from him as well.

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wolfangel87 wolfangel87 says...

The female protagonists in Saiunkoku Monogatari and Spice and Wolf give off the same type of character feeling in how they approach situations.  Even in a time where the female was not look on as being smart these two female leads take every aspect of a situation into account and figure how to correctly deal with the problem

Hakuouki Junrenka

Hakuouki Junrenka

Hakuouki follows Chizuru and the Shinsengumi in an alternate reality. Chizuru travels to Kyoto in search of her missing father but, after being involved in an incident, she ends up being taken in by the Shinsengumi where she meets the members including the famous Hijikata Toshizou and Okita Souji. Chizuru’s father was conducting government research for strengthening the Shinsengumi and developed the ochimizu. The ochimizu is a formula that gives demon-like strength and regeneration effects, but once taken, the user experiences extreme pain and eventually turns into a blood-thirsty monster.

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wolfangel87 wolfangel87 says...

It is not hard to see how Saiunkoku Monogatari and Hakuouki Junrenka are similar.  The strong female characters take on a role unlike the ones they are supposed to be playing in these historical settings.  There is also a bit of romance thrown in.

Angelique

Angelique

The Cosmos is ruled by a holy queen who guides and watches over the movement of the stars. By balancing elemental forces with the help of nine Guardians, she keeps the planets stable and the people content... However, the power of the queen is fading and a new queen must be appointed. Two girls are selected to be the queen candidates: Rosalia de Catargena who comes from a noble family in one of the main domains and the main character, Angelique Limoges, a seemingly ordinary girl. Will Angelique become the holy queen? Or will she fall in love with one of the many handsome Guardians and forfeit her candidacy?

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wolfangel87 wolfangel87 says...

Angelique and Saiunkoku Monogatari have spunky, fun loving girls that get thrust into the political spectrum of life.  Angelic take on a more fanciful approach but both series have the same concept.

Ookami-heika no Hanayome

Ookami-heika no Hanayome

Yuurin, the daughter of a low ranking government officer, came to the royal palace after hearing of a job with higher wages. However, that job is to act as the bride of Haku Reishou, who is feared as being the ruthless and heartless "His Majesty, the Wolf". In the royal palace where conspiracies swirl, after learning His Majesty's secret, Yuurin ends up stuck being his temporary bride...?!

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Canal Canal says...

Both manga start in a similar way, with the poor heroine finding out about a high paying job at the palace where she has to be the emperor's temporary consort/bride. While Ookami-heika no Hanayome is focused on romance Saiunkoku Monogatari puts its emphasis on politics but still maintains a dose of romance.

Hanasakeru Seishounen

Hanasakeru Seishounen

Kajika is the fourteen-year-old heiress of the Burnsworth Corporation who just wants to live a normal life, but her father has other plans. He informs Kajika that her fate is a heavy one to carry and he will only tell her the full details when the man she intends to marry is by her side. As such he has set up a ‘marriage game' for her; Kajika will meet three men that he has specifically picked out and she is to select one of the three to become her husband. There's just one catch; Kajika must also make her chosen man fall for her, since the ‘suitors' are unaware of the game in which they are participating. For a girl who has never loved anyone except for her pet leopard, this game will prove to be a trial. With her over-protective childhood friend and personal shadow, Li Ren, keeping a close watch, will Kajika be able to choose who will become her lifelong partner and finally learn of her true fate?

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Nisemono Koutei to Koi no Shousha (Light Novel)

Nisemono Koutei to Koi no Shousha (Light Novel)

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Harem Night (Light Novel)

Harem Night (Light Novel)

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Goong

Goong

The monarchy was abolished long ago in Korea – but what if it still existed to this day? Chae-Kyung lives in such a world where Korea’s palaces are filled with royalty and the crown prince Shin has transferred into her school. Her initial run-in with the boy is unpleasant to say the least; but what’s worse, Chae-Kyung soon discovers that she and Shin are forced to be married due to a promise their grandparents made! How can a simple commoner learn to live the life of a princess when she can’t stand her newly beloved husband?

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Futeki na Koushaku no Ryakudatsu: Reijou wa Midara ni Torokete (Light Novel)

Futeki na Koushaku no Ryakudatsu: Reijou wa Midara ni Torokete (Light Novel)

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