20 anime like The Story of Saiunkoku
These are the shows The Story of Saiunkoku fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with The Story of Saiunkoku, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 7 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
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Raven of the Inner Palace
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · 73/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and foreign. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Many fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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The Apothecary Diaries
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 88/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and ancient china. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Many fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- 3
Yona of the Dawn
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Many fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 4
The Twelve Kingdoms
TV · 2002 · 45 eps · 77/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
- 5
Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
TV · 1995 · 52 eps · 72/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. It is a longer watch at 52 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 6
Hanasakeru Seishounen
TV · 2009 · 39 eps · 71/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into shoujo and politics. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- 7
Though I Am an Inept Villainess
TV · 2026 · 11 eps · 81/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and royal affairs. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 8
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 77/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and politics. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
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Fruits Basket (2019)
TV · 2019 · 25 eps · 82/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and family life. It is a shorter watch at 25 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 10
Snow White with the Red Hair
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
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Ōoku: The Inner Chambers
ONA · 2023 · 10 eps · 73/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into historical and politics. It is a shorter watch at 10 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
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Erin
TV · 2009 · 50 eps · 80/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into coming of age and female protagonist. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
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Legend of Basara
TV · 1998 · 13 eps · 67/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Romance
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YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
TV · 2024 · 20 eps · 78/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into royal affairs and politics. It is a shorter watch at 20 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
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Ascendance of a Bookworm
TV · 2019 · 14 eps · 78/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and work. It is a shorter watch at 14 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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Sailor Moon
TV · 1992 · 46 eps · 76/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Mahou Shoujo
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My Happy Marriage
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into arranged marriage and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Supernatural
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Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Movie · 1990 · 64/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into female protagonist and historical. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku 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, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. It is a shorter watch at 3 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
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Fruits Basket
TV · 2001 · 26 eps · 75/100
Like The Story of Saiunkoku, it leans into family life and mythology. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of The Story of Saiunkoku recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
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