Fushigi Yuugi

Mysterious Plays

 

 

Series Info

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.

 

Series Info
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:  
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:  
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:  
Background: She is the Suzaku's guardian and she usually guides Miaka and the Suzaku seishi in their adventures.

 

Episode Guide
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

 

Return to Animé Guide
Best viewed with
Hosted by www.Geocities.ws

1