I tried to write a spoiler-free review but it was just empty. So, possible spoilers ahead. This show was a simple rendition of the "emperor and empress swap bodies" plot, common in donghua. But the fact that they made all of their characters so likeable really drives the show. There's a lot of intrigue and plot that helps carry the story, but if the characters involved were assholes I doubt I'd care. I found myself quite invested in the outcome of secondary characters, which is good. It also knew when to end, rather than dragging itself out. I would saythat if you like court-themed Chinese anime, can tolerate both the CG animation they normally use *and* the chibi-style animation they switch to quite frequently, you'll probably like this show. If that kind of stuff bothers you as little as it bothers me, you might just find yourself having a great time with this one.

Strong points: Characters, Relationships, Intrigue
Weak Points: Animation, Sound, Tone-shifts