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Dec 29, 2022 2:04 PM
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Jun 2015
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This was a good anime. Exceeded my expectations. I might come back to this review after a second watch thru.
Dec 29, 2022 5:59 PM

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If this covers the whole source material, then that's disappointing. i think this is a good anime overall, that being said, it does finish abruptly without a firm conclusion. hope there's a sequel.

7/10.
Dec 30, 2022 9:50 PM
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Jul 2021
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It made me drop a few tears, which is more than most anime could say. I am still weighing on if I should give it a 7 or 8. I also have some reservations about its mythology. Still, great anime. It's like a different breeze amidst all the isekai dumpster fire.
Jan 4, 2023 6:28 PM

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I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

Everything was so beautiful, especially I loved the way they artistically portrayed the back stories.

I hope it gets a sequel soon.

8/10
Jan 6, 2023 3:18 AM

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Jul 2015
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Shouxue sure has changed a lot with her now, as the old man Yuyong said, being surrounded by many people thanks to Koushun. I don't mind a sequel for this one.

Jan 9, 2023 6:52 AM

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A really nice surprise title from the past anime season.

I started watching it because of  Shouxue's drop dead gorgeous make up, but the show has a lot more to offer.
The setting was unusual but really fascinating to learn about the small world of the court and it's inhabitants. 

The emperor always tried to be nice to her, but she misunderstood and turned into tsundere nice dynamics between them.. 

I really liked how  Shouxue slowly opened up to the people around her while still staying stoic, proud and elegant.
Her personality was nicely developed and complex as to say quite realistic. 
The slight grumpiness was really funny at times and I could relate to it very well.

The youthful cast was quite refreshing and the emperor was a free spirited guy.

It's a beautiful anime with nice ost and great visuals.
I feel like picking up the light novel.
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Jan 11, 2023 12:36 PM

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I really loved the art/animation. The story had me hooked, I really hope we get a s2 of this 
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Jan 22, 2023 11:22 PM
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Feb 2022
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It was a fitting finale, but it felt like the writers wanted to keep it open for a second season so they left quite a bit open. I HOPE there is a second season! I enjoyed the lore, the characters, and the mystery aspect. The characters are charming and it can be really sweet.
Apr 8, 2023 5:17 PM

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would love a second season but won’t hold my breath
loved the story and art and found myself really rooting for all the characters only a few eps in
that gorgeous ED as the OP was a fitting way to conclude the season, one of my top anime songs ever
Apr 30, 2023 6:08 PM
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I really enjoyed this show, it was a refresher from the bunch of isekais, shounen type of animes that have been pumping out for the past year. But PLEASE CAN SOMEONE PLEASE JUST SPOIL THE ENDING OF THE LIGHT NOVEL FOR ME. I can't wait for the light novels (3-7) to be translated D:
May 17, 2023 4:11 AM
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Dec 2021
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are there other animes like that ??
May 28, 2023 12:05 AM

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Been eyeing this series for a while because of the art and the imperial China setting.
It was a very enjoyable watch! Intriguing episodic mystery and an adorable cast too! *w*
Plus, the OP by Ziyoou-vachi/Queen Bee is smooth jazzy goodness. Mysterious~
Jul 6, 2023 3:14 PM

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Feb 2018
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Looks like the Owl was able to manipulate even the most unsuspecting people, but all seems to have worked itself out in the end.
Aug 29, 2023 1:08 PM
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Aug 2023
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Berharap s2 nya cepet rilis, nunggu juga buat mereka bisa bareng bareng, butuh juga romance yang banyak, semuanya bagus
Sep 10, 2023 3:10 PM

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Oh man, the last episode made me feel empty and it feels unfinished. I'm really hoping for a second season. This was truly a beautiful anime with a lot of good characters. I wasn't expecting the old man to be behind everything. I'm amazed Shouxue knew about the knife and him wanting to kill her. She's so smart. I'm still wondering what the owl meant by her becoming the raven was at 50%.
As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"


Sep 26, 2023 1:40 AM
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J'ai adoré ! J'espère pvr voir un jour une saison 2 (w^u^w) Un bon mélange de romance ds un cadre ancienne asie. Que demander de plus.
Oct 23, 2023 1:14 PM

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I knew the damn thing would end on a cliffhanger. I had no hopes for this show at all and it ended up exceeding all my expectations by far. Why isn't there a second season scheduled for the conclusion, or an OVA or anything?
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Dec 29, 2023 6:54 PM

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I hope we get a second season too! It got a lot more interesting towards the end, and I want to know how it ends between Jusetsu and Koushun.
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Jan 9, 2024 8:53 PM

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Wow, this show was surprisingly great, really liked it.

I heard about this when it was airing and thought the setting was mildly interesting. I finally picked this up because it was being mentioned in the same breath as The Apothecary Diaries (still airing at the time of writing).

Frankly I wasn't really expecting much, but this show quickly got its claws into me. It's strange that I can't really say it does any one thing really well, but the show as a whole really works; I'd say "it's more than the sum of its parts".

Such a beautiful and interesting experience. Another season would be nice, but at the same time I'm worried the "spell" would break.
Apr 27, 2024 1:31 AM

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Li Niang lived a pretty tragic life. Yuyong thought she was all alone but she had Shouxue. He was wrong! I’m glad Gaojun saved her. Her pouty face is the cutest thing ever lol. I’m glad she’s getting on better with everyone.
The finale definitely leaves a lot of mystery open. I hope we get another season because this was a very enjoyable series. Definitely an underrated gem imo.
May 6, 2024 12:25 AM

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Feb 2019
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they do care for each other, and the emperor cares more for her than he does his consorts lol can't wait for season 2
Dec 24, 2024 10:02 PM

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Aug 2018
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A good series that moved along and didn’t bore.

9/10
Feb 16, 12:49 PM
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Sep 2023
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was good but no romance
Jul 16, 2:35 AM

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The end still leaves a sense of mystery. I felt there was more to it than what was shown, and I'm overwhelmed by each frame, as if I'm opening Pandora's box piece by piece.
Sep 9, 8:53 PM
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good anime, perfectly a best of the season
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