Audience reviews
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Benx2019
The animation is overall just alright. It's low resolution, and the action scenes are, as with many old anime, hardly animated at all. However, there are some pretty backgrounds, and a lot of detail in quite a few scenes. The characters are many, and have a fair amount of depth given the size. Although, that isn't to all characters have depth, and when they do I wouldn't call it an impressive amount. That being said, most of the characters are fairly interesting and entertaining. The setting is pretty interesting and so in the premise. While I wouldn't say the premise is wasted on the show, I would say the story kind of drags it out more than necessary. Which leads me to the pacing. It's slow. However, it's not unbearable and keeps the show enjoyable. The voice acting is well casted, but n…
Read at the sourceKillerOwlQueen
I am so glad. I orignaly thought that this was going to be a story were everyone either fall in love with her for no reason, or she is a mary sue who has everything handed to her and everyone talks about how smart, brave, and kind she is and how much they love her without her ever proving it. But in this story shuueri proves that she is smart, brave, and inteligent by her own actions, I would sing her praises more than anyone in the show. I also love the other characters, because they are characters, they do have some gimics like one persone get lost all the time, but that is not what happens all the time. Or that the king doesn't give everything to Shuueri just because he likes her romanicly, but puts is dutey as ruler of a country before his feelings and also respects the power imbalance…
Read at the sourceHachiko75
Decided up update my review of this anime. This might contain spoilers.
I like the story and the plot of the anime. The summary is mainly about what I consider the first arc of this season. Shurei has to help the new king become interested in politics so he can run the country. Since the position just fell into his lap due to family issues, he was not ready, prepared and really did not want the position.
The second arc is about Shurei's dream to be an official in the government, but that career option at first is not open to women. When it does, she faces a hard road of sexism from immature boys to realize her dream.
The third and longest arc is her journey to a city where she and another character are supposed to be co-governors.
That's the story. Now with the characters, I like all…
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I read the synopsis on a different website and it really intrigued me. I was told I'd be watching a show about an ordinary noble girl would be sent to the imperial palace and help knock some sense into the "idiot" king while they fall in love along the way. So I thought to myself, "Awesome! I'll get to watch a different kind of love story. This will be great!"
It wasn't.
The first couple episodes were promising, they were just like what the synopsis said. But around episode six or seven (I can't remember) the main character, Shuurei leaves the palace and goes on her merry little way. The two main characters whom I thought were going to be "lovers" didn't even meet up until sometime later, and even then Shuurei tried avoiding Ryuuki because she didn't want to face him.
Once Shuurei beca…
Read at the sourceDenzRui
Well, it's been a few years since I've finished Saiunkoku Monogatari and my memory's not that reliable but I'll do my best in reviewing this anime.
I've seen some reverse harems; from classics to modern ones, but let me tell you this: Saiunkoku Monogatari still tops them all. (If not, then it's one of the best out there.)
I came blind to this anime without knowing anything; the only thing I was expecting was for it to be underwhelming. But nah. It's good. Really good.
Story:
Saiunkoku Monogatari's premise about a girl from a fallen branch of their aristocratic family who is then offered 500 gold coins to join the imperial 'harem' for six months to straighten their unreliable emperor caught my attention. (Just so you know, I'm a maniac when it comes to governance,royalties,classics, pol…
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I've just finished watching Sainkoku Monogatari, and I can tell that it was quite horrible....
The anime has nice artwork, good sound, and nice music, there's an interesting atmosphere, but....
The story ruins it all. The very first story arc was quite interesting, but once it was over, everything fell apart.
The biggest problem is that main heroine has a bad case of a "Mary Sue" syndrome. She acts in reckless and outright stupid fashion at any opportunity she gets, but is ALWAYS saved by some convenient deus ex machina. Every single time, someone mysteriously arrives, intervenes and saves Shuurei (main heroine) from another trouble she managed to get herself in. So instead of a story about a girl overcoming difficulties to achieve her goals, we have a whole world set up in such way tha…
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After putting off watching this for the longest time, I finally gave it a go. This is a review for the first and second season. I enjoy long and detailed plots with a good amount of episodes, so this was something that interested me. The characters are one of the best assets. They're lovable and you'll be attatched just for that reason alone. The art is classy, and as far as characters go, the women in this are independent and strong, which is a switch up from the usual helpless and pathetic main characters that are female. The main character, Shuurei, has her own strengths in knowlege and determination. We learn a bit about each character and their back story, which is nice. With that said, there was SO much more potential for the plot. The romance was a tease, and after 80 episodes, the…
Read at the sourceShizuku-Kuroneko
//Multilanguage Review (English-Español)//
English:
The story takes us to meet Shuurei and is set in a medieval China. Thanks to past events, in which they had monarchists wars and politic problems, Shuurei family suffered the consequences of this, because his family, one of the most famous aristocratic families of the country, helped many people at the time. This family offered to give food, water and shelter to those who need it, at the time when the monarchy was a mess, and because of that the economic condition of his family declined, leaving infertile trees and the rivers that furrowed her big house was dried, and anothers several additional problems.
One day is presented to Shuurei a palace member, and asked to be part of the Harem of the newly crowned emperor (ie, that is part o…
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I loved the meaning and potential of this anime. The story is amazing and deep but I found that it wasn't executed as well as it could have been, they missed many chances to make it more interesting. This is one of those animes that if you dont pay attention to certain parts, you'll get lost. lol I got lost in some parts. I expected more from some scenes and was disappointed. Plus they didnt do a good job in ordering the scenes.. Like they made a really high tension scene then switched to a low paced scene and it killed the mood. In season 2 they foreshadowed things way too early and Im almost done watching and I still have not yet seen what was foreshadowed, Im worried they took something that could have greatly deepened the story and half assed it into something small. From what I've alr…
Read at the sourceItachi_Llianen
If you are looking for a review pointing out reasons that might make you not like this anime, then you are like me and read reviews just to do that before watching it. You dont like reviews saying "it is good for this, this and this", you read reviews saying "if you dont like this, this and this, you wont like it".
That said.
First, this might be a quite boring series for most viewers. Since having more than 20 eps happening in only 3 buildings. To timings, since having a couple straight episodes lacking story action, to having basic timings not adding right. You will find these at some point.
Second, the animation was lacking in many ways, and by animation i mean the art, individually each frame are quite decent, pretty characters and all, but when it comes to movement, fighting scenes…
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Why this isn't one of the more popular Animes continues to leave me in shock.
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Saiunkoku Monogatari isn't some simple, one-two,half-heartedly done reverse harem Anime.
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The depth it takes with each characters background and personality make this politic romance drama so much more than any Anime has ever shown.
The characters. Personality. History. Storyline.
It's all so perfect. Nothing's rushed. Everything eventually gets explained.
A shame that the Anime series couldn't continue on.
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I'm no fan of historical Animes but this particular one got me hooked.
Read at the sourceshootdawoop
I couldn't fall in love with this dull "romantic" anime. It was more about government than love, honestly I wouldn't watch this anime if you want some comedy and romance. It'll kill your vibe to watch anime for about two weeks. The characters are explained well, but the whole story was a bit above average because of some of the fighting/government scenes. Overall, it's not something I would recommend for starting anime watchers, but veterans who have nothing else to do.
Read at the sourceLucilleLelant
I found this anime alot like Fushigi Yuugi or Hanasakeru Seishonen. But it was extreemly interesting, has a good plot line and has good character developments. I would recomend this anime to anyone who liked Fushigi Yuugi.
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Saiunkoku Monogatari... I actually watched it after seeing it so highly recommended on this site, but I think I was in the wrong genre :) I usually gravitate toward the action animes (i.e. Trigun), or the intense story-driven animes (i.e. Serial Experiments Lain) , but I think this anime is much lighter. I do enjoy light and fluffy fare sometimes, but this one was not for me.
I'm writing this review, I suppose, for both seasons. The first season I actually liked. The story was interesting enough, the characters were developing well, and there was enough plot that I stayed interested. The animation... well, this is not an action anime, so the animation was pretty stiff. Nevertheless, I was entertained, and found that the anime had its 'smile' moments. I found the music soothing, and actual…
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TITLE: Saiunkoku Monogatari (The Story of Saiunkoku)
LIGHT NOVEL, ANIME: Saiunkoku Monogatari was originally a series of light novels written by Yui Sakino and illustrated by Kairi Yura. As of the time of this review, the series is still ongoing, with fourteen collected novels and three side story anthologies.
The anime adaptation of Saiunkoku Monogatari was directed by Jun Shishido (well-known for his work on Hajime no Ippou: New Challenger and as an episode director on Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad) and was produced by Studio Madhouse (well-known for their work on Death Note and Dennou Coil). It aired on Japanese TV from April 8th, 2006 until February 24th, 2007. It has been licensed Stateside, first by Geneon, who released it in individual DVDs before it went defunct, and then the licen…
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The story of this anime deserves a clean 10.
I like things that are based on history, and this anime is more historical than romantic.I like having a lot of serious themes and what is done quite realistic, but at the same time can be found on the whiff fantasies and unreality.
I do not like drawing, drawing was created as an echi anime, but the drawing is certainly not something that can destroy this anime.
Music is the middle level, nothing special.
Characters are thoroughly developed, while feelings of some characters are neglected.I am disappointed in what people have not noticed the quality of the anime.My overall rating of this anime is the 9. This anime is definitely worth watching and have in home collection. If you're a collector!
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Story- The story itself is amazing. A girl who wants to be an official, but can never become one due the rule that said girls can not become an official. Throughout both seasons she aims to help poor people or just ordinary people. It has a very deep plot and meaning to this story for those who haven't watched it yet. Some moments have key meanings with extras that leave you wanting so much more. In a way this is a harem (a main male or female character surrounded by the opposite gender), where Shuurei is mainly the only girl but there are a few more supporting characters.
Art- For an anime this is one of the best artworks I've seen. Not only does all boys look hot and girls look pretty and tough the way they are tough, no characters always look too alike or too different. Very unique cha…
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Oh, Saiunkoku Monogatari. I will never understand why this show isn't more popular. But I digress.
Story: 10
At first glance, the plot may seem a bit shallow - a girl becomes the consort of a reluctant Emperor, let the silliness begin! - but wow does it become so much more. Essentially, Saiunkoku Monogatari is an engaging drama filled with political intrigue disguised as a simple reverse harem story. Even the simplest details connect to overall story and the plot becomes more and more developed as the show progresses.
Animation: 8
Not much to say here other than Saiunkoku Monogatari does have an overdose of bishies. Don't let that deter you though. None of the characters are there just for looks.
Sound: 8
Pretty well done score. Some of the highlights include anytime Shuurei plays t…
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Many people say Saiunkoku Monogatari is like Fushigi Yuugi. I, however, find them very different. Fushigi Yuugi is more fictional and serious, while Saiunkoku Monogatari will almost always have you cracking up and is completely realistic. They do both have female main characters that work hard to achieve their goals though.
Speaking strictly about Saiunkoku Monogatari, there is an overall plot that contains many shorter stories within it. One of the best things about this series is that it seems spontaneous - one event leads directly to another. However, this shift is never fluid. There are always obstacles that the main character - Kou Shurrei - must overcome. In that sense, it's much like real life. One of the most consistent obstacles is her being a woman in the "men's world" of politic…
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Almost everyone who has seen Saiunkoku Monogatari has compared it to Fushigi Yuugi. Sure, there are similar elements, such as the ancient China setting, the characters\' appearance and of course the reverse harem. However, I think that the thing that links both series the most is that they\'re both really good.
The story focuses on Shuurei Kou, a resident of Saiunkoku. She dreams of becoming a government official and throughout the series, we see her chasing that dream, as well as juggling love, friendship and work at the same time.
I greatly admire Shuurei, as well as the other women characters in this series. She\'s definitely not like Miaka, personality-wise (she does look a bit like Miaka). She\'s smart, capable, and courageous; She carries with her all the virtues that women should…
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