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Saiunkoku Monogatari

Also known as The Story of Saiunkoku.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance

The story, which takes place in the fictional medieval empire of Saiunkoku, follows the adventures of Shuurei Kou, 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. Shuurei 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 path forbidden to women.

Shuurei's plans come to an abrupt halt when the Emperor's Grand Advisor makes a startling offer, which is joining the imperial household for six months as the young Emperor's consort, and teach the Emperor to be a responsible ruler. If she succeeds, the financial reward will be great.

The story details Shuurei's growing relationships with the Emperor and other members of the court, the intrigues that surround imperial politics, and her commitment to better herself and her country.

Note: This entry consists of 18 regular volumes, 4 volumes consisting of side stories, and a single volume consisting of short stories.



Tags: Kingdom Management , Family Life , Work , Primarily Adult Cast , Urban , Ancient China , Historical , Josei , Unrequited Love , Mythology , Philosophy , Female Protagonist , Foreign , Politics , Crime , War , Found Family , Ghost , Gods , Travel , Royal Affairs , Tragedy , Male Harem , Time Skip , Marriage , Bullying , Assassins , Pregnant

Reimei no Arcana

Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Romance

Based on the manga Reimei no Arcana, the novel follows Nakaba when she was still living in Senan.



Tags: Shoujo

Tsuki no Kage Kage no Umi

Also known as The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

Except for her red hair, Yoko Nakajima is a typical, obedient Japanese high-school student. Her life is fairly ordinary—that is, until Keiki, a unicorn in the guise of a young blond-haired boy, tells her that she is his master and must return to their kingdom. When the boy mysteriously vanishes, Yoko is left alone, confused, and wandering through a foreign land with nothing to help protect her save a magic sword and a magic stone. When Keiki suddenly appears at Yoko’s school, little does she realize that her life is about to change. Lost in a strange land--without a map—and demons on her trail, Yoko begins her quest for both survival and self-discovery.



Tags: Politics , Youkai , Female Protagonist , Historical , Mythology , Crossdressing , Isekai , Swordplay , Anthropomorphism , Magic , Ensemble Cast , School

Fushigi Yuugi Gaiden

Also known as The Legends of the Mysterious Play.

Status: Finished
Genres:

Over a series of five years, Megumi Nishizaki wrote thirteen Japanese, light novels based on Fushigi Yûgi. With illustrations by Yuu Watase, Fushigi Yûgi Gaiden primarily explores the lives the various Celestial Warriors before they are seen in the manga. The only two novels to be set after the manga, Eikō Den (Jōkan) and Eikō Den (Gekan), later became the basis for the third Fushigi Yûgi original video animation, Fushigi Yûgi Eikoden. Originally published by Shogakukan, none of the novels have been licensed for English release. (wiki)


Each book has around 10 chapters

Tags: Isekai , Shoujo