I showed @_tench_ the Twelve Kingdoms anime and she pointed out that it’s female power fantasy and I’m like. That’s it. Why haven’t I realised that before. That story was the first thing that made me think “I can’t believe men get to feel like that all the time??”

Seriously, if you like fantasy, intricate world-building, amazing female characters and incredible character development (and ZERO fanservice, absolutely none of that shit), please watch Twelve Kingdoms (Juuni Kokki), or read the original novels. Or both. Trust me.

Also, despite the series not featuring any actual romance (which is great as far as I’m concerned), I’m convinced Youko is the bi icon we all deserve. All aboard the Youko swoon train.