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Yona of the Dawn
2009★ 8.7MANGA
DramaFantasyRomance
Yona of the Dawn shares the Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres and similar themes: Historical, Kingdom Management, Shoujo.
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The Story of Saiunkoku
彩雲国物語
By Kairi Yura2005MANGA42 ch.9 vol.Finished
Shurei Hong, destitute but of noble birth, has always dreamed of working as a civil servant in the imperial court of Saiunkoku, but women are barred from holding office. The emperor Ryuki, however, refuses to take command, leaving everything to his advisors. Shurei is asked to become a consort to the emperor to persuade the ne’er-do-well ruler to govern. Shurei enters the palace as Ryuki’s consort, but he has yet to seek her out. It is rumored that men, not women, share the emperor’s bedchamber. Shurei must think of a way to stop the emperor from shirking his responsibilities, but she has to find him first! (Source: VIZ Media)
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What is The Story of Saiunkoku about?
Shurei Hong, destitute but of noble birth, has always dreamed of working as a civil servant in the imperial court of Saiunkoku, but women are barred from holding office. The emperor Ryuki, however, refuses to take command, leaving everything to his advisors. Shurei is asked to become a consort to th...
How many chapters does The Story of Saiunkoku have?
The Story of Saiunkoku has 42 chapters.
What genre is The Story of Saiunkoku?
The Story of Saiunkoku belongs to the Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres.
What are the best manga similar to The Story of Saiunkoku?
The top manga similar to The Story of Saiunkoku include Yona of the Dawn, The Apothecary Diaries, Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts. These share key genres and themes with The Story of Saiunkoku.