

I know that _Saiunkoku Monogatari_ is based on a series of light novels. How
closely does the anime (both seasons) follow the original series? What are its
main points of deviation?


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How closely does the Saiunkoku Monogatari anime series follow the light novels?


 **Attention! Spoilers!**

> _Are there differences between the novels and the anime?_  
> In a word, yes. I try to note these in the summaries. In the first season,
> the differences are relatively minor. Some minor subplots have been
> eliminated, or switched around, and some scenes added or subtracted. In the
> second season, although the major events and plotlines remain the same, some
> of the foreshadowing for later events has been cut. For this reason, I
> advise you to read the summaries from volume 9-10 on, if you are interested
> in understanding the post anime events. I have also tried to do translations
> of scenes that were altered or entirely cut from the anime which change our
> understanding of the characters and political situation.

Source: <https://saiun.wordpress.com/2007/08/05/frequently-asked-questions-
about-saiunkoku/>


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