Empress of All Seasons

In a perilous tournament to become empress of Honoku, contestants must survive enchanted seasonal chambers, with the winner marrying the prince, but the competition is fraught with danger beyond the palace walls. Mari, a secret yokai with the power to transform into a monster, has trained for victory, yet her true identity threatens to jeopardize her survival. As her path intersects with Taro, the reluctant prince, and Akira, an outcast with a mysterious background, their intertwined stories explore themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal that will determine Honoku’s future.