FUSHIGI YUUGI
Fushigi Yuugi (Mysterious Play) is in my opinion the BEST anime series ever
made. The show centers around Miaka who are studing for her High School
entrance exams. She and her best friend, Yui, and are absorbed by an ancient
book called the Universe of the Four Gods. In the book are they are
transported to another world set in Ancient China. Miaka is sent on a mission
to become the Suzaku no Miko (Maiden of Suzaku). Suzaku being a Pheonix-like
God. And if she becomes this she can return home and gain the power of wishes.
However Yui is becomes Miaka's enemy after a horrible event happened, whom she
blames Miaka for. Yui is trying to become the Seiryuu no Miko (Maiden of
Seiryuu). Seiryuu is a Dragon-like God. Yui is trying to get revenge on Miaka
and to become the Miko, they each have to find their own 7 seishi (
constellation warriors) who are their guardians. Fushigi Yuugi is a 52 episode
saga, which is excellent made and written, a good blend of comedy and drama.
The show is web of sex, murder, betrayal, intrigue, love, hate, war, and
jealousy.
"This is the story of a girl who gathered the Seven Seishi of Suzaku, and
acquired the power to make every wish come true. The story itself is an
incantation. Whoever finishes the book shall receive this power. As soon as
the page is turned, the story will become the truth and begin..."
THIS SECTION CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS! IF YOU DO NOT WANT ANYTHING SPOILED, I
RECOMMEND LEAVING THIS SECTION. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! I HAVE CUT OUT ALOT OF
SPOILERS TO TRY TO GIVE AS LITTLE INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE, BUT THE SHOW IS
VERY COMPLEX, BUT AS ANYONE WHO HAS SEEN THE SHOW WILL KNOW THIS IS
JUST A BAREBONES SYNOPSIS ON THE CHARS. THE CHARS ARE MORE COMPLICATED
AND IMPORTANT THAN THIS PAGE LETS ON.
Miaka- Miaka is a normal teenage girl. She is kinda klutzy and slow, but good-
hearted and kind. She is ALWAYS hungry and does just about anything to eat.
She is in love with both Tamahome and Hotohori. She is trying to find some way
to gain Yui's forgiveness after Yui was viciously raped by 2 street thugs.
Hotohori convinced Miaka into becoming the Suzaku no Miko. She becomes good
friends with all the Suzaku Seishi, but becomes best friends with Nuriko
after a rocky beginning with him.
Tamahome- Tamahome is in love with Miaka. He is one of her Seishi and would
do anything for her or for money. He is somewhat greedy but only because his
family is poor and he trying to support his sick father, and his many little
brothers and sisters. He cares deeply for his family, but he is rarely
with them since he is always away making money. Yui is also in love with
Tamahome. With his seishi symbol which appears on his forehead, he has the
ability to fight as a master martial artist.
Hotohori- Hotohori is the emperor of Konan. He is also one of the seishi of
Miaka's. He has a symbol which appears on his neck. He is also in love with
Miaka in hopes that she will alleviate his the loniliness that has station
as emperor has given him. His symbol helps turn him into a master swordsman.
Nuriko is in love with him... But Nuriko has secrets... Hotohori is also
VERY narcisisstic.
Nuriko- Nuriko is a man who enjoys dressing like a woman. He is in love
with Hotohori. Nuriko was, at first, very jealous of Miaka since she received
all of Hotohori's attention. But after the initial anatagonism, Miaka and
Nuriko became the best of friends. Nuriko's symbol appears on his chest and
gives him superhuman strength. (My favorite char!)
Chichiri- Chichiri is a monk that learned magic under the supervision of
Taiitsu-kun, the one who manages out world. He is a master magician and uses
his powers to help Miaka. He is very comical and likes to tries to help out
whenever possible. He always wears a mask of a smiling face, which covers a
scar across his left eye. He refuses to heal that scar since it reminds him of
a past misdeed of his.
Tasuki- Tasuki is the leader of a band of thieves and mercenaries. He has
incredibly speed and cares for Miaka deeply, although he constant says that
he dislikes women. He uses his tassen, a metal fan, in combat which can throw
flames. He always manages to get himself into fights all the time and becomes
good friends with Nuriko. (Nothing like that! ^_^)
Mitsukake- Mitsukake has always had the ability to heal sicknesses by laying
his hands on them. Since he was born with this power, he has learned the
medicinal arts. However one day, the woman he loved fell ill. He was in a
far away town at time. He rushed to her as fast as he could however he was
too late and she died. He blamed himself for her death and became a hermit.
Mitsukake is very quiet and maybe a little shy. He has a pet cat which is
named Tama which follows him everywhere he goes.
Chiriko- Chiriko is a young 13 year old boy, who is highly intelligent. He
has been studing scrolls and other texts so he can pass the civil service
test and work for the empire. He can also read the stars and use them
to foretell the future. Chiriko likes having adventure although he doesn't
really know how to fight. He generally plans strategies with the emperor.
Seiryuu Miko and Seishi
Yui- Yui is Miaka's best friend, who was eventually transported the world
after she was. However she spent 3 months in the other world unknown to
Miaka. During those 3 months, she was raped by 2 thugs in the slums of Kutou.
She blames Miaka for not helping her, and for not caring about her. She
believes that Miaka only returned to the book world to find Tamahome, not
to save her. She is also, and questionably, in love with Tamahome. Though
it has been shown that cares for Nakago, and that Suboshi is in love with her.
Nakago- Nakago is the shogun of Kutou. He is a master manipulator, and
knows how to use a person own emotions against them. He is hightly
intelligent and a master strategist. He is also the most powerful of all
the seishi. He has telekentic powers, and powerful spells. He enjoys
torturing Tamahome whenever he has the chance. He cares for Yui, although
its questionable whether he loves or is merely using her. Soi is also is also
in love with him. He is also a powerful warrior, and all the seishi together
could not take him down.
Amiboshi- Amiboshi is the older twin brother of Suboshi. With the help of his
flute, he has the power of creating soothing music that can calm the a person
or screeching noise that can kill. He doesn't like to fight and only does so
when neccessary. He is generally a calm person, whose only goal is stop war.
He witnessed his parent's death in a battle and believes that Konan is trying
to start a war with Kutou. He also has a limited telepathic connection with
his younger brother.
Suboshi- Suboshi is the younger twin brother of Amiboshi. He also has limited
telepathic connection with his older brother. He is in love with Yui and is
willing to do anything for her. He uses a weapon known as Ryuuseisui, which
looks like a strange orb-like weapon. With some limited telekenetic power
he can control the orbs and have them give chase to his target. He is more
cruel than his brother and more than willing to fight and kill.
Soi- Soi is the only female seishi. She is in love with Nakago, since he saved
her from a horrible childhood. She is jealous of Yui, since she believes
Nakago to be in love with her. She is generally not evil, and is a kind,
compassionate person. However she is truly in love with Nakago and
would anything for him. She has throw lightning bolts and control the weather.
She also has mastered several sexual techniques that can either multiply a
man's power or drain it completely.
Ashitare- Ashitare is a were-wolf creation that Nakago saved from a freak
show. Ashitare is incredibly strong and suffers alot of abuse from Nakago,
who whips him when he fails in his missions. If Ashitare is ever killed, he
turns completely into a wolf. Nothing much was known about him. He enjoys the
taste of human flesh.
Tomo- Tomo is a master illusionist, who can create lifelike illusions with
the help of a shin (clam). His illusions are devestatingly realistic and can
cause injury to a person. He enjoys causing both torture and physical pleasure
to his victims. His headress serves as both a weapon and a ornament. He is
cruel and enjoys hearing of Nakago's plans.
Miboshi- Miboshi is an ancient spirit. He lost his body in an exchange for
supreme black magic. He takes over the bodies of others, preferably young
children they are physically easier to possess. He has powerful black magic,
that includes conjuration and demon summoning.