11 anime like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series
These are the shows The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 6 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Yona of the Dawn
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
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Raven of the Inner Palace
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · 73/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into female protagonist and foreign. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 3
The Twelve Kingdoms
TV · 2002 · 45 eps · 77/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into female protagonist and politics. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
- 4
The Apothecary Diaries
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 88/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into female protagonist and ancient china. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
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Ōoku: The Inner Chambers
ONA · 2023 · 10 eps · 73/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into historical and politics. It is a shorter watch at 10 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
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Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
TV · 1995 · 52 eps · 72/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. It is a longer watch at 52 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
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YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
TV · 2024 · 20 eps · 78/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into royal affairs and politics. It is a shorter watch at 20 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
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My Happy Marriage
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into female protagonist and historical. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Supernatural
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Legend of Basara
TV · 1998 · 13 eps · 67/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Romance
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Yona of the Dawn OVA
OVA · 2015 · 3 eps · 80/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. It is a shorter watch at 3 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
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Nina the Starry Bride
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series, it leans into female protagonist and royal affairs. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku Second Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
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