Fushigi Yuugi

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Synonyms: Mysterious Play, Curious Play

Japanese: ふしぎ遊戯

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 18

Chapters: 106

Status: Finished

Published: May 1992 to Jul 1996

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Themes: Historical, Isekai, Reverse Harem

Demographic: Shoujo

Serialization: Sho-Comi

Authors: Watase, Yuu (Story & Art)

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Score: 7.63¹ (scored by 10,973 users)

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Ranked: #2182²

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Popularity: #824

Members: 24,288

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MangaSho-ComiWatase, Yuu (Story & Art)

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While visiting the National Library, junior-high students Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo are transported into the world of a mysterious book set in ancient China, "The Universe of The Four Gods." Miaka suddenly finds herself with the responsibility of being the priestess of Suzaku, and must find all of her celestial warriors for the purpose of summoning Suzaku for three wishes. However, the enemy nation of the god Seiryuu has manipulated Yui into becoming the priestess of Seiryuu. As enemies, the former best friends begin their long struggle to summon their respective gods and obtain their wishes...

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Fushigi Yuugi was published in English by VIZ Media from December 10, 2003 to April 11, 2006. A 3-in-1 omnibus edition was released under the Shojo Beat VIZBIG imprint from January 20, 2009 to June 15, 2010.

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Jan 6, 2008

Lirael

Recommended

I cannot believe that no one has yet submitted a review on this multi level, multi themed, multi quality manga. Because I feel it to be necessary, I am going to separate this review into two halves; two reviews. One for what was meant to be the series (1-13) and one for what became of the series (14-18)

My ratings are actually based on this first review; the main series itself.

First off, the story is astounding; my favourite to date. It was original and intriguing, emotional and inspirational, gripping and not predictable. It worked on several levels, allowing it to appeal to a wider audience than ... possibly intended. It had an epic quality, but at the same time was very romantic and touching. There were moments where I felt water come to my eyes; pathetic? Every moment- every side plot, every back story - added to the overall plot and made it all the more complex and intriguing.

The characters were all unique and fabulous. Their back stories were very good and each one had a radiating personality; whether it was good or evil. They were all believable and individual; no character was similar to another. They also worked excellently together to make the story all that more enjoyable. Their personalities were so strong that it felt as though Watase hadn't planned the story at all; it felt as though the characters were so alive that they ruled and made the outcome of the entire plot.

The art, while not Watase's best, was very good indeed. I loved the character designs and the overall feel of the manga; many have actually asked her to go back to that original style. She's certainly talented.

Overall, I enjoyed it a lot. It was one of those well planned, well paced stories of a perfect length (until Watase added the later chapters). Everything, I felt, was perfect. Worth the read!

As for the second half, those regretfully poor books (14-18).

Story: 3
This was just a saddening, fan-requested addition which dragged on and really added nothing to the story. Think Final Fantasy X, and then X-2. Wonderful story ruined by an unecessary sequal. The only difference is, FY's ending didn't really change at all.

Art: 9
As good as the main - true - part of the series. Same character designs; same style; same quality.

Character: 7
The characters were almost as good as they were in the first 13 books. The only problem is, they no longer developed. Those beloved characters were there to just add a few pointers, and so they truly didn't make spellbinding or inspiring appearances.

Enjoyment: 3
Slow, repetative, pointless, long-winded, samey... Yeah... You get the picture.

Overall: 4
Need I say more? Only read it if you REALLY want to see the slight difference in the end.

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Jun 12, 2025

athenacat

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (10/106 eps)

It's been a long time since I tried to read/watch this, so I wanted to make a short review mostly for myself, to try and remember my feelings about it.
I like the art style and the concept. Isekai is a favorite genre of mine. Reverse Harems can be fun as well. The magic system seems interesting.
I can see why it's considered a classic. If you like the art style, and longer (completed!) isekai stories, you might like this one.
However, the characters didn't draw me in. I didn't find them sympathetic enough to want to know what happens to them.
That said, I would probably ...

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Nov 7, 2012

lady_ribbon

Not Recommended

This is a review that I wrote on mangafox some years ago, under my username 'lady_ribbon". The reason I'm posting it here is because its still so true. (Some parts have been slightly edited).

I have heard a lot about this manga, mostly from raving, insane fangirls who can't type or use punctuation properly. Despite that, I wanted to read it since I love historical anime/manga, and this one seemed really popular.

I was so positive I would love it to pieces.

I was utterly wrong.

I have read all 18 volumes, watched the anime fully, and the O.V.A's. I'll keep my ranting to the manga though, since this ...

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