Manga like The Twelve Kingdoms: Skies of Dawn

What is The Twelve Kingdoms: Skies of Dawn about?

Status: Finished

After a year of depending on her ministers to govern the kingdom of Kei, Yoko follows Keiki's advice and descends the mountain to live among her people, eager to learn how to be a better leader from the village’s wise-man, Enho. However, when Enho is kidnapped, Yoko finds herself thrust into an all-out war between the kingdoms. Friendships and alliances are put to the test during the Battle of Wa Province. Can Yoko summon the strength to take up her responsibilities as king?

Tags: Crossdressing , Mythology , Tragedy , Isekai , Female Protagonist , Ensemble Cast , Youkai , Politics , Swordplay , Magic

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Saiunkoku Monogatari

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

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Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

Also known as The Apothecary Diaries.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Mystery

In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there.
Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favorite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison!

Tags: Female Protagonist , Detective , Royal Affairs , Medicine , Politics , Primarily Adult Cast , Historical , Work , Maids , Conspiracy , Foreign , Drugs , Adoption , Primarily Female Cast , Agriculture , Ancient China , Episodic , Go , Seinen , Heterosexual , Crossdressing , Religion , Economics , Tragedy , LGBTQ+ Themes , Pregnancy , Natural Disaster , Meta , Shogi , Asexual , Suicide , Age Gap

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