I love historicals and pseudo-historicals (well all are, I suppose, as the Doctor is a sci-fi character) but I don't mind any of the story types as long as they are dark, moody and not humour-filled.
"Lady Nii saw the end of the battle. She held the infant emperor in her arms. 'Woman though I am, I won't let my enemy kill me. I'll escort His Majesty to the next world. If you have loyalty, follow me.'" - from the Heike monogartari
