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Watase Yuu's shoujo-fave series Fushigi
Yuugi and was shown in Japan in 1995-96 with 52 episodes,
then it was aired in Manila by GMA-7 as part of its Animé
Assault. This show tells of the story of two best
friends, Miaka Yuuki and Yui (Julie)Hongo, who discovers
the book "Shijin Tenchi Sho" ("The Book of
the Four Gods of Heaven and Earth") while studying
in the library for their high school entrance exams. They
both get teleported to a new world . In this new world
there exist 4 rival countries, Konan (South), Kutou (West),
Hokkan (North) and Sailo (East), each protected by their
own gods. These gods can only be summoned by Mikos or
priestess who are young girls who comes from other worlds.
Miaka is identified as the girl who was foretold in the
book to become the powerful Priestess of the Southern
Region, which is the Konan (which is like ancient China).
It is her mission to gather together all of the Seven
Star Warriors from the book, or she will never be able to
return to her home again. Her best friend Yui becomes the
Seiryuu No Miko, protector of Kutou and mortal rival of
Suzaku No Miko. Over the love of Tamahome, a Suzaku
Seishi, the two best friends gather their forces in a
battle to the death.
In the
Fushigi Yuugi universe, the sky is divided up into four
quadrants, those being: north, south, east and west. Each
of these has exactly seven constellation dedicated to
them. Each of the seishi are named them. This comes from
the mythology of ancient China.
South: In the
south is the Konan County. It is protected by the god
Suzaku, a red phoenix. It represents the season of summer
and the element of fire.
West: In the
east is the Kutou Country. It is protected by the god
Seiryuu, a blue dragon. It represents the season of
autumn and the element of water.
North: In the
north is the Hokkan County. It is protected by the god
Genbu, a brown turtle. It represents the season of winter
and the element of earth. .
East: In the
east is the Sailo County. It is protected by the god
Byakko, a white tiger. It represents the season of spring
and the element of wood.
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| Name: |
Yuuki
Miaka aka Suzaku no Miko |
| Age: |
15 |
| Background: |
While studying in the
library for the entrance exams, she encountered
the ancient book of Chinese literature called
"The Book of the Four Gods of Heaven and
Earth" She was eventually sucked into a
parallel world, which looks like ancient China,
and she was hailed as the Suzaku no Miko. Miaka
is a kind-hearted but naive girl kinda clumsy at
times and is a voracious eater. She fell in love
with one of her star warriors, Tamahome, and
their love kindled numerous encounters with pain
and death. |
| Name: |
Sou
Kishuku aka Tamahome |
| Age: |
17 |
| Background: |
The handsome Suzaku
seishi, he has the mark of the Onii(demon) on the
forehead as his designation and his abilities
includes his natural martial arts prowess. He is
in deeply in love with Miaka and will move heaven
and earth for his love one. |
| Name: |
Chou
Ryuuen aka Nuriko |
| Age: |
18 |
| Background: |
The cross dressing
seishi, who is in love with Hotohori, he revealed
later that he dresses as a girl in memory of his
sister. His abilities are his super human
strength. He died defending Miaka against
Ashitare, a Seiryuu seishi. |
| Name: |
Myo Jyuan
aka Mitsukake |
| Age: |
21 |
| Background: |
The healer Mitsukake was
found by Miaka in a state of depression since the
death of his beloved Shoka, but was reawakened
when he found out that Shoka, who was possed by a
demon was terrorizing a village, he tried to save
Shoka and Miaka but in order to save Miaka he
have to destroy the demon and Shoka together with
it. He eventually saved Miaka and came to terms
that Shoka was already dead, so he dedicated his
life to helping the Suzaku no Miko. He is often
seen with his cat, Tama. He later died saving a
kid, even after being seriously injured in the
batlle between Kutou and Konan. His symbol,
"Shin" is located on the plam of his
hand. |
| Name: |
Shunu Ko
aka Tasuki |
| Age: |
16 |
| Background: |
He leads the thieves of
Mt. Leikaku, and uses a Halisen (Iron Fan) as a
weapon to to cause Retsuka Shin-en, or Holy Fire
against his enemies. He is sometimes rude and
stupid but he is a loyal friend and is
trustworthy. His mark "Yoku" is located
on his right forearm. |
| Name: |
Ou Doukun
aka Chiriko |
| Age: |
13 |
| Background: |
Chiriko is the youngest
to pass the civil service exams of Konan Country
and posseses high intelligence. He sacrificed his
life to trap the evil Miboshi in his body. His
mark on his left foot is known as "Cho". |
| Name: |
Houjun
aka Chichiri |
| Age: |
24 |
| Background: |
He was trained in magic
by Taiitsu-kun, and wears a smiling mask to hide
his true face which has a scar. He usually
appears from his hat. His mark is "Sho"
located on his left knee. |
| Name: |
Emperor
Saihitei aka Hotohori |
| Age: |
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| Background: |
He is the good-looking
emperor of Konan country. He fell in love with
Miaka and even fought Tamahome for her,
eventually he married Houki and had a son. He
died fighting Nakago one on one despite his
seishi powers being sealed by the Seiryuu. |
| Name: |
Hongo Yui aka Seiryuu no
Miko |
| Age: |
15 |
| Background: |
Miaka's best friend since
they were kids despite their different
personalities. She is intelligent and highly
athletic, the total opposite of Miaka. She
accepted her position as the Seiryuu no Miko,
when she thought that Miaka abandoned her. She
also fell in love with Tamahome and battled Miaka
for his love. She regretted everything in the end
and sealed the Seiryuu's powers in the end to
save Miaka, Tamahome and Tokyo. |
| Name: |
Miboshi |
| Age: |
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| Background: |
An old, evil monk, whose
powers include possession and mind manipulation.
Whether he serves Nakago willingly or is in
service of a greater power is yet to be seen. He
died while trapped in Chiriko's body, attempting
to stop the Suzaku seishis. |
| Name: |
Haku Kaen aka Soi |
| Age: |
19 |
| Background: |
Soi was sold to a brothel
when she was young and was rescued by Nakago. She
then pledged her life and love to serve him. Her
powers includes controlling lightning and she can
raise or lower one's chi through sex. She died
protecting Nakago from Tasuki's blade. Her mark
is "Bo" located on her left thigh. |
| Name: |
Bu Shunkaku aka Suboshi |
| Age: |
15 |
| Background: |
He is the cold-hearted
twin of Amiboshi and can control a ryuseisui, by
telekinesis. He cares a lot for Yui and his
brother. His mark is "Kaku" located on
his left shoulder. |
| Name: |
Ruo Chiun aka Tomo |
| Age: |
21 |
| Background: |
He is the master of
illusion and uses his shin(clam) to make people
hallucinate. He usually dresses in a regal manner
and though he serves Nakago, he has his own
agenda. |
| Name: |
Nakago |
| Age: |
25 |
| Background: |
He was discovered to be a
Seiryuu seishi when as a kid, he wasted the
soldiers who raped and killed his mother. He was
then raised by the emperor of Kutou to be Kutou's
general, but he has other plans. He wants to
control all of the world even, Miaka's own. He
has astonishing powers and can even fight all of
the Suzaku seishis head-on . The only thing that
makes Nakago tick is his lust for power, and he
wanted the Seiryuu's last wish for himself. He
was revealed to serve the dark lord Tenko in the
OVA series. His mark is the "Shin"
located on his forehead. |
| Name: |
Bu Kotoku aka Amiboshi |
| Age: |
15 |
| Background: |
He can control others
lifeforce by his flute, and was the Suzaku ni
Miko's sworn enemy before. He infiltrated the
Suzaku seishi by impersonating Chiriko. Later he
mended his ways after he realized that it was a
war that made them an orphan and aided the Suzaku
seishi a number of times. His mark is "Ko"
located on his right shoulder. |
| Name: |
Ashitare |
| Age: |
134 |
| Background: |
He can transform into a
wolf and is the powerhouse member of the Seiryuu
seishi. He died battling Nuriko, but he turned
into a wolf. He was killed by Nakago after
completing his task for him. His mark "Bi"
is located on his right hip. |
| Name: |
Taiitsu-kun |
| Age: |
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| Background: |
She is the Suzaku's
guardian and she usually guides Miaka and the
Suzaku seishi in their adventures. |
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Episode 01
The Girl of the Legend
Episode 02 Suzaku No Miko
Episode 03 The Seven Seishi of Suzaku
Episode 04 Uneven Communications
Episode 05 Conflicting Emotions
Episode 06 Although My Life is Over...
Episode 07 I Want To Go Home...
Episode 08 I Want To See...
Episode 09 Invisible Enemies
Episode 10 Captured Girl
Episode 11 Seiryuu No Miko
Episode 12 I Only Have You
Episode 13 For the Sake of Love
Episode 14 Wolves in the Stronghold
Episode 15 Return From the City of Death
Episode 16 Sad Battle
Episode 17 The Melody of a Meeting
Episode 18 A Love Trap
Episode 19 Breaking Down Love
Episode 20 Unreachable Wish
Episode 21 To Protect You
Episode 22 Never Again Separate
Episode 23 Signs of a Plot
Episode 24 Fiery Decision
Episode 25 Loved, But Sad
Episode 26 Night of the Star-Watching Festival
Episode 27 A Vow Before The Grave
Episode 29 The Mysteries Begin to Move
Episode 30 The Sparks Fly
Episode 31 The Eddying of Uneasiness
Episode 32 Killed In Pursuit of Being a Suzaku
Seishi
Episode 33 Nuriko, Farewell Forever
Episode 34 The Guardians of Ice
Episode 35 The Mirage from Hell
Episode 36 The Love That Was Trampled Upon
Episode 37 The Contentment of Being Dazzled
Episode 38 The Dawn of the Heart
Episode 39 The Strange Fantasy
Episode 40 Deceitful Love
Episode 41 Sunbeam of Revival
Episode 42 The Wall That Can't Be Climbed
Episode 43 Identical Outcomes of Farewell
Episode 44 Translent Defense
Episode 45 Light of Divergence
Episode 46 The Young Man of Reality
Episode 47 The Sky of Requiem
Episode 48 Even At The Risk of This Life
Episode 49 Wedding Ceremony
Episode 50 The Moment of Atonement
Episode 51 Entrusted Aspirations
Episode 52 For The One I Love
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