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    Saiunkoku Monogatari (Light Novel)

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      AnimeOtaku5000 last edited by AnimeOtaku5000

      In an ancient and mythological land called Saiunkoku, the people have begun to recover from a period of war and famine; thus, when an official from the imperial court offers the impoverished and beautiful Shuurei more money than she could ever dream of in return for a favor, she jumps at the chance. What she doesn’t count on, however, is being asked to become a concubine to the recluse Emperor and help him transform into a better leader. What’s more, the Emperor shows little intelligence, seems to have no interest in ruling, and is rumored to prefer men. One thing’s for certain: Shuurei has her work cut out for her!

      This is just as good as apothecary diaries and the culinary chronicles, taking place in a far east setting ruled by an emperor.

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      Date of Publication: 2003-2011
      22 Light Novel Volumes (complete)
      Publisher: Kadokawa Beans Bunko

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        PinkShinyRose Premium Member last edited by

        I really liked the anime. I would love to see the LN translated as well.

        There's another thread for this as well: https://forums.j-novel.club/topic/3388/saiunkoku-monogatari, but it lacks a synopsis.

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        • hollymyew
          hollymyew last edited by

          Seconded! Would also like to read this series.
          We have so few political light novel series, it'd be nice to see more.

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          • Rahul Balaggan
            Rahul Balaggan Staff last edited by

            This is a situation where, since the original topic had no substance, and thus community interest, I will be leaving the duplicate topic, this topic, open.

            Sorry but J-Novel Club does not publicly comment on any potential licensing decision or acquisitions.
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              straydog12 @hollymyew last edited by

              @hollymyew couldn't agree more. This title is much better than those trashy hareem novels that degrade women no more than walking flesh with big breasts and large ass.

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                Lotteliese last edited by

                Definitely a possibility great addition to JNC. The majority of J-Novel Heart titles are either Isekai or have too similar settings and a chinese historical would bring more variety.

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                • JaskuraLunaris
                  JaskuraLunaris last edited by

                  I have been praying for literal years that this series would one day get an adaptation. I honestly can't say, "Take My Money" fast enough if j-novel club decided to publish this series. Best of all, it's complete, no waiting for Japanese releases! Please make my dreams of reading this series a reality. It had a manga that was short-live and doesn't even move past the anime that was released for it years back (it had 2 seasons of 39 episodes each!). I have re-watched it several times because it's just that enjoyable. It follows a strong female lead with an awesome cast around her. It dives heavily into politics, public works, infrastructure, medicine, etc. In addition, has a bit of fantasy woven in as well. Really can't go wrong with it. I would absolutely guarantee that people have purchased and enjoy Ascendance of Bookworm would also pounce on this series!

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                    badtzmaru Premium Member last edited by

                    I would like to read this light novel as well. I really like the anime and manga.

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                      Cid last edited by

                      I was planning to read this series in Japanese, but I'm willing to buy an English version and support the translation of titles that interest me.

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                        rosi last edited by

                        I joined the community especially because this publisher licensed “Earl and Fairy“. It would be wonderful if they would license this series on top of it too, then I could finally read two of my most favorite light novels ever in English!

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                          Sophia Rizvi.eckf9h3 last edited by

                          I really loved the anime of this, too. Would love to be able to read the whole story. I put my vote in.

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                            Aquantis Member last edited by

                            want to add my vote for this as well. Would buy in a heartbeat if this is picked up.

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                              Silver Sugar Duchess Premium Member last edited by Silver Sugar Duchess

                              Now that the The Apothecary Diaries anime has ended, I‘m craving more than ever such chinese fantasy stories. So please, please license it!!! Saiunkoku Monogatari is such a good series, I loved watching the anime years ago.

                              💖Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn - then be a unicorn!💖

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                                LadyYuri last edited by

                                I‘m dying to read the novel, loved the anime a few years ago! So please, someone pick this up!!!

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                                  amethyst_sword last edited by

                                  It‘s a pity the manga only adapted this little, I would love to read more!

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                                    JeweledPoisonousButterfly last edited by

                                    I really wonder why no one hasn‘t licensed this novel so far, it‘s so good!

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                                      silvi last edited by

                                      This novel is a MUST have!!!

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                                        badtzmaru Premium Member last edited by

                                        ditto what @amethyst_sword and @silvi said

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                                          little_amber24 last edited by

                                          This brings back memories. I loved the anime! Please, oh please pick this up!!!

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                                            Rani_TeardropPrincess last edited by Rani_TeardropPrincess

                                            I beg you, please license this, this series is so good!

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