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Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play

  • 1995–1996
  • 1 season
  • Animation, Action & Adventure
  • 7.5

Miaka, a junior high school student in Tokyo, has normal problems: fights with her mom, entrance exams, and deciding where she's going to go eat with her friends. But when she finds a mysterious book in the library, her life is changed forever when she and her best friend are transported inside!

Episodes

13 episodes
  1. 1Lost Bonds

    25 minOct 25, 1996

    Despite the happy ending they wrote for themselves, when someone steals the Universe of the Four Gods on Earth, Tamahome is ripped away from Miaka and transported back to Konan.

  2. 2Flash of Grief

    25 minDec 18, 1996

    Tamahome's spirit has been switched with Nakago's, but there's more going on than meets the eye. Meanwhile, strange circumstances conspire to bring more than just Tamahome back to the book!

  3. 3Separation, and Then...

    25 minFeb 25, 1997

    Miaka returns to the Universe of the Four Gods, and so do her Warriors. Tenko, the evil god Nakago once served, reveals himself and his plans to conquer the world.

  4. 4Enchantment's Quickening

    25 minMay 25, 1997

    Living with Taka, Tamahome's reincarnation on Earth, Miaka's peaceful life is disturbed only by strange dreams of Suzaku. That same day, however, an incident with her classmates leads to her and Taka being swallowed by a familiar red light.

  5. 5Child of Silence

    25 minSep 25, 1997

    Miaka and the Suzaku Warriors must find the Jewels of Memory before the demons do. Traveling to Konan, Miaka and the others meet with Empress Houki and Prince Boshin, and help them reunite with Hotohori.

  6. 6Manifestation of Rebirth

    25 minDec 18, 1997

    Transported back to Earth, Taka and Miaka deal with Shigyo at school, who turns out to be much more than a student. Then, they are transported back to the book, where they help Nuriko reunite with his older brother.

  7. 7The Flame of Friendship

    25 minFeb 25, 1998

    Miaka and Taka are confronted by Tenko, who steals the Jewels of Memory from Taka. After, Tasuki's repressed love for Miaka finally boils to the surface.

  8. 8The Transience of a Water Mirror

    25 minMay 25, 1998

    A new threat emerges and kidnaps Miaka for Tenko. In order to get her back, Chichiri will need to face his own scars, as the demon has the face of his oldest friend and enemy.

  9. 9To Be with You Tomorrow

    25 minOct 25, 1998

    Tamahome, the real one, shows up, and Taka's confusion over his identity grows when even Miaka and the other Warriors can't tell the difference. But once the situation becomes clear, they'll still have Tenko to deal with.

  10. 10The Legend Unfolds

    25 minDec 21, 2001

    Though three years have passed since Miaka first disappeared into the Universe of the Four Gods, the story is not over. The book shows up again in the hands of Mayo Sakaki, a girl harboring a destructive crush on Taka. When she disappears into the book, Taka follows after her, and learns of a new threat.

  11. 11Desert Quest

    25 minFeb 25, 2002

    In order to save the land inside the book, Taka, Chichiri, and Tasuki must find the Suzaku Warriors other than themselves, who have since reincarnated. But their search is hindered by the false Priestess of Suzaku, who seems to be convinced the Seven are trying to kill her.

  12. 12Rebirth of the Seven Stars

    25 minApr 25, 2002

    The search for the remaining reincarnated warriors continues. However, the darkness plaguing the land only increases as the negative emotions welling up within Mayo boil over.

  13. 13The Advent of Suzaku

    25 minJun 25, 2002

    As Mayo slides into despair, the Universe of the Four Gods crumbles. However, with the Suzaku Seven reassembled, it might just be possible to write another happy ending.

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Series cast

Kae ArakiMiaka Yuki (voice)52 episodes
Hikaru MidorikawaTamahome (voice)52 episodes
Nobutoshi CannaTasuki (voice)52 episodes
Takehito KoyasuHotohori (voice)52 episodes
Tomokazu SekiChichiri (voice)52 episodes
Yumi ToumaYui Hongo (voice)52 episodes
Chika SakamotoNuriko (voice)52 episodes
Koji IshiiMitsukake (voice)52 episodes
Toru FurusawaNakago (voice)52 episodes
Motoko KumaiTamahome (Child) (voice)52 episodes

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