Fushigi Yuugi OVA

Having concluded their adventure inside the mystical book The Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo resume their ordinary lives with but one exception: upon returning to the real world, Miaka is permitted to bring her beloved Tamahome along with her.

Unfortunately, shortly afterward, new troubles threaten the couple's hard-earned happiness. During a visit to the graves of the two other girls who had traveled inside The Universe of the Four Gods, Tamahome is engulfed by a red light and disappears right before Miaka's eyes. Witnessing the puzzling incident, her brother Keisuke and his best friend Tetsuya Kajiwara resolve to help the heartbroken Miaka find her boyfriend again.

Meanwhile, Tamahome has been brought back into the book, only to discover that 50 years had passed since his departure. To his surprise, he learns that he has now switched identities with his former enemy, Nakago. Will the two lovers triumph over these adversities to reunite once more, or are they doomed to remain separated forever?


Fushigi Yuugi Otsukare Ian Bus Ryokou: Kindan no Josei Onsen-hen
The Celestial Warriors of gods Suzaku and Seiryuu, alongside their priestesses, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo, are granted a bus trip to a special hot spring resort to enjoy some leisure time. Despite the extensive journey, the lively party spices up the experience by playing mischievous tricks on each other, completely unaware of the surprise awaiting them at their destination.

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Tamahome Main

Midorikawa, Hikaru Japanese

Nuriko Main

Sakamoto, Chika Japanese

Tasuki Main

Canna, Nobutoshi Japanese

Yuuki, Miaka Main

Araki, Kae Japanese

Hotohori Main

Koyasu, Takehito Japanese

Chichiri Main

Seki, Tomokazu Japanese

Hongo, Yui Main

Touma, Yumi Japanese

Chiriko Main

Kawakami, Tomoko Japanese

Mitsukake Main

Ishii, Kouji Japanese

Tenkou Main

Kosugi, Juurouta Japanese

Maseba, Yutaka Producer

Kamegaki, Hajime Director

Shimizu, Katsunori Sound Director

Yamanaka, Norimasa Theme Song Arrangement

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Oct 16, 2008

Darkeiko

Recommended

Well, let's see how I can put this. At the beginning I was a bit confused but after seeing the whole entire OVA through I managed to understand what was happening.

Storyline: Basically Tamahome is thrust back into the "Universe of the Four Gods." And while he's in there he's mistaken as Nakago which leads to his eventual mental breakdown. Like I said, at first the storyline is a bit confusing and at parts you don't entirely know what's going on. However as the story progressed I eventually understood what was happening.

The story really had a very realistic feel with Tamahome wondering, "Am I ... Nakago or am I Tamahome?" Or was his mind playing tricks on him? Was he going crazy? It also had an extremely emotional feel to it. With Tamahome's breakdown, with Miaka's doubt at losing the memories she cherished in the book, with Yui forced to see her friend succumbed to such a state, and Tetsuya and Keisuke who, without their relation to the book, must stand back and read whatever is going on. Truth to say, I'd give the storyline an 8. Mainly because it confused the hell out of me and it took some time for me to get it straightened out. And the fact that, rather than in the manga, everything seemed to be rushed to a resolution.

Art: Beautiful. Although there was a lude scene in there that didn't exactly need to be placed. Aside from that the drawings were well done and the raw emotion depicted on the characters was breathtaking. All in all, a 10.

Character: We all know the characters if we've watched the series. Everyone has their certain strengths and weaknesses that are depicted in the OVA. Each person was in character, however, at a certain point I often wondered how that person resolved something so quickly. But I suppose within the time limit the creators had for the OVA they had to do something. I rate the characters a 9.5.

Overall: Truthfully I loved the series and knowing that there was also an OVA, I was flipping thrilled. But compared to the manga, everything in this felt rushed and nothing really noteworthy happened. Same thing: Bad guy comes to book, priestesses come to book, celestial warriors fight, bad guy beaten, everything somewhat goes to normal. Despite the cliche, the confusing storyline, and the rushed resolution the OVA was all right. In my opinion it's certainly good to watch if you are an avid Fushigi Yugi watcher. So for my overall impression I give this OVA a 9 out of 10.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jun 19, 2007

jet2r0cks

Mixed Feelings

The concensus was that this OAV was way too confusing. I found it to be that way too - in fact I had to look up a synopsis for this to understand it.

What confused me the most is the time frame - I am not aware of how much time has passed since the last episode of the TV series. Furthermore, how can Hotohori's great grandchild exist when it's obvious that Chichiri and Tasuki has not aged at all? Well at least that's what I understood from Wikipedia. If it is what it is, then it doesn't make much sense. Yui's hair length is something ... to think about as well. From what I understand, it hasn't been too long from the events of the series. Miaka and Yui had just entered high school, so what's with the long hair, Yui?

The music is still the same - not exactly the same. It sounds the same, mid 90s style, that kind of music. I only like the opening song. The background music is definitely in the background. I think that's all I can say about the music.

I still do think that it is worth watching. I am a Fushigi Yuugi fan after all, and I just have to watch every thing related to the series. Besides, there are 3 extras by the end of each episode. It's about the gang (Along with Keisuke and Tetsuya) going to hot springs, and it turns out only women are allowed so the all the guys dress up like women (Yes people, even Nakago and Mitsukake). I do think that this was the high part of the OAV, and for this reason, it should really be watched.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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May 24, 2020

SinCrow11

Not Recommended

English Version

Having for any unsuspecting or lack of compression in the industry went on to explain what I understand about the situation of "Fushigi Shuugi OVA". This adaptation is without more or less than the intention of wanting to continue a work that was no longer enough, clearly ran out of budget or decided not to give him another opportunity to continue the story in a proper way, which was in that sense the format of "Series" and not about 3 OVAs summarized with scenes cut in between. Let's add that apparently there has been a change within the production since we have a certain ... Maseba Yutaka who did not appear as a participant in the main anime.
As a conclusion and without following the manga, it hints that they adapted at least one story arc in just 3 chapters and plan to continue adapting the rest of the continuation in the next OVA that remain to be seen, as a tip I am going to warn you that not Expect too much of what will come next as it will be as brief and forced as this time.

In short, from my part I will continue with the other OVAs, to see how far they wanted to go, but as such it seems that the best thing would have been for them to simply cut with the Series that has a corresponding beginning and end.



En español:

Haber para cualquier desprevenido o falta compresión en la industria pasó a explicarles lo que entiendo sobre la situación de “Fushigi Shuugi OVA”. Esta adaptación es sin más ni menos que la intencionalidad de querer continuar una obra que ya no daba para más, claramente se quedó sin presupuesto o decidieron no darle otra oportunidad para continuar la historia de una forma debida, que fuese en ese sentido el formato de “Serie” y no unas 3 OVA resumidas con escenas cortadas entre medio. Sumemos que al parecer a habido cambio dentro de la producción ya que tenemos un tal Maseba Yutaka que no aparecía como partícipe del Anime principal.
Como conclusión y sin seguir el manga me deja entrever que adaptaron al menos un arco de la historia en tan solo 3 capítulos y planean seguir adaptaron el resto de la continuación en las siguiente OVA que restan por verse, como consejo les voy a avisando que no se esperen demasiado de lo que vendrá a continuación ya que será igual de resumido y forzoso que en esta ocasión.

En fin desde mi parte voy continuar con las demás OVA, para ver hasta donde quisieron llegar, pero como tal parece que lo mejor hubiera sido que simplemente cortaran con la Serie que tiene un principio y un fin correspondiente.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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