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Fushigi Yûgi: VizBig Edition, Vol. 6
Fifteen-year-old Miaka Yuki is transported into an ancient Chinese kingdom by an old library book, The Universe of the Four Gods. Following the legend in the story, Miaka becomes the Priestess of Suzaku and must find her seven Celestial Warriors before she can save the kingdom and return home. Read the shojo manga that started it all!
Fushigi Yûgi
, the best-selling series from beloved creator Yuu Watase is now available in a VIZBIG Edition--three of the original graphic novel releases collected into one volume, including color artwork and new bonus content!
600 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2010
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Yuu Watase
362 books1,166 followersYuu Watase (渡瀬悠宇) is a Japanese shoujo manga-ka. She is known for her works Fushigi Yūgi, Alice 19th, Ceres: The Celestial Legend, Fushigi Yūgi Genbu Kaiden and Absolute Boyfriend. She likes all music, except heavy metal and old traditional music.
She received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo for Ceres, Celestial Legend in 1997. Since writing her debut short story "Pajama de Ojama" ("An Intrusion in Pajamas"), Watase has created more than 80 compiled volumes of short stories and continuing series. Because of her frequent use of beautiful male characters in her works, she is widely regarded in circles[which?] as a bishōnen manga artist.[citation needed] In October 2008, Watase began her first shōnen serialization, Arata: The Legend in Weekly Shōnen Sunday.
Her name is romanized as "Yû Watase" in earlier printings of Viz Media's publications of Fushigi Yūgi, Alice 19th, and Ceres, The Celestial Legend, while in Viz Media's Fushigi Yūgi Genbu Kaiden and Absolute Boyfriend her name is romanized as "Yuu Watase". In Chuang Yi's English-language versions of Fushigi Yugi (spelled without a macron or circumflex), her name is romanized as "Yu Watase".
She received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo for Ceres, Celestial Legend in 1997. Since writing her debut short story "Pajama de Ojama" ("An Intrusion in Pajamas"), Watase has created more than 80 compiled volumes of short stories and continuing series. Because of her frequent use of beautiful male characters in her works, she is widely regarded in circles[which?] as a bishōnen manga artist.[citation needed] In October 2008, Watase began her first shōnen serialization, Arata: The Legend in Weekly Shōnen Sunday.
Her name is romanized as "Yû Watase" in earlier printings of Viz Media's publications of Fushigi Yūgi, Alice 19th, and Ceres, The Celestial Legend, while in Viz Media's Fushigi Yūgi Genbu Kaiden and Absolute Boyfriend her name is romanized as "Yuu Watase". In Chuang Yi's English-language versions of Fushigi Yugi (spelled without a macron or circumflex), her name is romanized as "Yu Watase".
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March 23, 2024
Was Part 2 for this manga series (which is 5 volumes total, including the 3 in this omnibus) strictly necessary? No.
Was I still swept up in Yuu Watase’s storytelling? Yes.
Did I remember much about this arc as it was adapted for the OVA? No.
Are there definitely things that felt dated and parts of this story arc (specific panels, actually) that felt unnecessary to furthering the story and didn’t sit right? Yes.
Still, at the end of the day, I did ultimately zip through this omnibus so quickly. I was still surprised and occasionally impressed by the storytelling; I enjoyed being with these characters I loved so much, despite the new challenges the face. It was an interesting addition to make, and I do think it’s a direction that works — though I also feel like Part 1 could have simply existed on its own.
Was I still swept up in Yuu Watase’s storytelling? Yes.
Did I remember much about this arc as it was adapted for the OVA? No.
Are there definitely things that felt dated and parts of this story arc (specific panels, actually) that felt unnecessary to furthering the story and didn’t sit right? Yes.
Still, at the end of the day, I did ultimately zip through this omnibus so quickly. I was still surprised and occasionally impressed by the storytelling; I enjoyed being with these characters I loved so much, despite the new challenges the face. It was an interesting addition to make, and I do think it’s a direction that works — though I also feel like Part 1 could have simply existed on its own.
November 1, 2021
Since this is the final book in this series, this will be the only one for which I will write a full-length review, but the review appleies for all volumes. If you haven't read this at all, read the spoilers at your own risk!
Okay, so after almost three years, I’ve finally finished reading Fushigi Yugi. Thoughts? I have many. For that reason, I will divide this review in four parts: the plot, the characters, the artwork, and my personal thoughts on it.
1. THE PLOT:
The story starts out simple: a girl studying for her high school entrance exams runs away from home due to the pressure from school and her mom and upon reading a book at the city library, she is transported into the world of the book. A standard example of escapism, right? But it gets dark pretty quick, as she is assaulted by street thugs who show her no mercy. She is saved by Tamahome yada yada she becomes the Priestess of Suzaku who must retrieve the seven Constellations of Suzaku to go home yada yada yada I won’t resume the whole 18 volumes here.
My point being, the story is heart-rending and will drain you of all your tears . Even if it’s a fantasy, I think the best way to describe FY would be as a coming-of-age adventure, because in the first chapter Miaka is a chipper, helpless 15-year-old, but by the last volume, she’s ready to give her life for the world to be saved. As for the romance, I didn’t quite mind it. This is a shojo manga after all. Romance IS supposed to make a big part of the story.
Though… there is quite a different approach between the main story (up to volume 13) and the sequel (vol. 14 to vol. 18). If the main story should be enjoyed “from the point of view of a middle-schooler” (as the author herself put it), then the sequel is FAR from such a thing. Sure, there’s a lot of drama, violence and tragedy in the first main story, but starting the 14th volume it just turns into something like an adult love drama?? If that makes any sense… And for that I felt the overuse of sexual assault as a key plot point became especially tiresome and kind of a cliché. Also, incest? And two times even?
Story rating: 8/10.
2. THE CHARACTERS:
The characters are mostly likable and generally have a nice design, but it is clear where the author put emphasis on with the character development. That’s why I felt that some characters, such as Tetsuya, Miboshi and Tomo were extremely bland and lazily written. Now, I can’t comment on every single character so I’ll just do so for the ones that deserve it the most in my opinion.
First up, Nuriko! She is the most complex character in the whole series (apart from Nakago, in my opinion), and I could write an essay just about her character, because she's my favorite character overall. She’s strong, loyal, kind, funny, and has been through many struggles. Buuut let’s get back to the main point. Nuriko’s gender identity. Is she a trans-woman? Genderfluid? Truthfully, it’s very hard to figure it out, especially when Nuriko herself says in volume 2 that “she has the soul of a woman”. Personally, I see her as a trans-woman who learns to embrace both her femininity and her masculinity. Then, again, the author herself said she used Nuriko’s “homosexuality” – as she described it – for comedic purposes , which kinda makes me :/ But, AGAIN, when FY was originally written, it was 1992, when there still existed this concept of LGBT characters being used as form of entertainment which is extremely outdated now , BUT, AGAIN, THIS STORY WAS WRITTEN NEARLY 30 YEARS AGO so I’ll just sdjgkfhkgjsdkg. I’d say that doesn’t excuse the other characters’ homophobic approach to Nuriko when they discussed her gender identity or her sexuality, but I guess 1992 is a solid excuse for such behavior (sadly). Still, no matter how you see Nuriko, I think we can all agree is a lovable character that deserved better :] I think it is also amazing how she
As for the villains, oh my gods I absolutely hate Nakago but HE DID SO WELL AS MAIN ANTAGONIST . He was calculated, manipulative Yes, Nakago is a stone-cold bitch who will resort to every possible method for him to reach his goals, but this is behavior resulted from the trauma that was inflicted upon him at an early age.
Yui is also complicated – in her own way. She was subjected to traumatic events as soon as she entered the world of the book (I mean, even the events leading to that could be considered traumatizing) and Nakago used that trauma as part of his elaborate plan to make Yui be the Priestess of Seiryu, and therefore, Miaka’s enemy. Most of all, what differentiates Yui from Miaka is the fact she didn’t enter the book out of her own desire (therefore, escapism), she was FORCED to do it, so her desire was always to leave the book as soon as possible. I'm just glad she came back to her senses in the end.
Rapid-fire comments on other characters GO:
• Tamahome – generally likable, his obsession with money made for some funny gags;
• Hotohori – nothing to comment, except that HE’S SO SAD;
• Tasuki – I liked him until vol. 17 😐;
• Chiriko – Kinda wish he’d gotten more character development but oh well;
• Mitsukake – Same as above;
• Amiboshi – Favorite character after Nuriko and Nakago, that says it all.
• Suboshi – I think I would have liked him more jeez he’s quite the problematic character, I’ll say;
• Keisuke – Woma-Woma-Womanizer – ahem, I guess he did kind of help unravel the mysteries behind the book, but he did become quite insufferable starting vol. 14;
• Tetsuya – Talk to me about a more useless character. ;
AND NOW. character ranking! because why not:
1. Nuriko
2. Nakago
3. Amiboshi
4. Chichiri
5. Miaka
Overall rating for characters: 7.5/10.
3. THE ARTWORK:
If there is one FLAWLESS thing about this series you can’t criticize in any shape or form, it’s definitely the artwork! It’s been utterly beautiful ever since the first chapter and it just got better as the story progressed! The backgrounds, the character designs – they all remind of ancient China, which was intentionally done so by the author. It clearly shows there was a ton of research put into it.
AND DON’T GET ME STARTED ON THE INDIVIDUAL VOLUME COVERS I think the ones for volumes 11 and 14 are the best!!
Artwork rating: 1000000000000000/10.
4. PERSONAL OPINION:
OK let me just say that the original story >>>>>> sequel (although both endings made me shed rivers), but for a number of reasons I prefer everything up to volume 13. Also, even though it’s flawed, and at times, outdated by now, I still love this manga with all my heart. It’s been a wild ride reading all 18 volumes, but I wouldn’t exchange it for anything else in the world :’D.
Aaaand if you’ve stuck so far and managed to avoid all the grammatical inconsistences, congrats and thanks for reading till the end! I will now step back because this review is already too long and I need a painkiller for this splitting headache.
Overall series rating: 4.25/5.
Okay, so after almost three years, I’ve finally finished reading Fushigi Yugi. Thoughts? I have many. For that reason, I will divide this review in four parts: the plot, the characters, the artwork, and my personal thoughts on it.
1. THE PLOT:
The story starts out simple: a girl studying for her high school entrance exams runs away from home due to the pressure from school and her mom and upon reading a book at the city library, she is transported into the world of the book. A standard example of escapism, right? But it gets dark pretty quick, as she is assaulted by street thugs who show her no mercy. She is saved by Tamahome yada yada she becomes the Priestess of Suzaku who must retrieve the seven Constellations of Suzaku to go home yada yada yada I won’t resume the whole 18 volumes here.
My point being, the story is heart-rending and will drain you of all your tears . Even if it’s a fantasy, I think the best way to describe FY would be as a coming-of-age adventure, because in the first chapter Miaka is a chipper, helpless 15-year-old, but by the last volume, she’s ready to give her life for the world to be saved. As for the romance, I didn’t quite mind it. This is a shojo manga after all. Romance IS supposed to make a big part of the story.
Though… there is quite a different approach between the main story (up to volume 13) and the sequel (vol. 14 to vol. 18). If the main story should be enjoyed “from the point of view of a middle-schooler” (as the author herself put it), then the sequel is FAR from such a thing. Sure, there’s a lot of drama, violence and tragedy in the first main story, but starting the 14th volume it just turns into something like an adult love drama?? If that makes any sense… And for that I felt the overuse of sexual assault as a key plot point became especially tiresome and kind of a cliché. Also, incest? And two times even?
Story rating: 8/10.
2. THE CHARACTERS:
The characters are mostly likable and generally have a nice design, but it is clear where the author put emphasis on with the character development. That’s why I felt that some characters, such as Tetsuya, Miboshi and Tomo were extremely bland and lazily written. Now, I can’t comment on every single character so I’ll just do so for the ones that deserve it the most in my opinion.
First up, Nuriko! She is the most complex character in the whole series (apart from Nakago, in my opinion), and I could write an essay just about her character, because she's my favorite character overall. She’s strong, loyal, kind, funny, and has been through many struggles. Buuut let’s get back to the main point. Nuriko’s gender identity. Is she a trans-woman? Genderfluid? Truthfully, it’s very hard to figure it out, especially when Nuriko herself says in volume 2 that “she has the soul of a woman”. Personally, I see her as a trans-woman who learns to embrace both her femininity and her masculinity. Then, again, the author herself said she used Nuriko’s “homosexuality” – as she described it – for comedic purposes , which kinda makes me :/ But, AGAIN, when FY was originally written, it was 1992, when there still existed this concept of LGBT characters being used as form of entertainment which is extremely outdated now , BUT, AGAIN, THIS STORY WAS WRITTEN NEARLY 30 YEARS AGO so I’ll just sdjgkfhkgjsdkg. I’d say that doesn’t excuse the other characters’ homophobic approach to Nuriko when they discussed her gender identity or her sexuality, but I guess 1992 is a solid excuse for such behavior (sadly). Still, no matter how you see Nuriko, I think we can all agree is a lovable character that deserved better :] I think it is also amazing how she
As for the villains, oh my gods I absolutely hate Nakago but HE DID SO WELL AS MAIN ANTAGONIST . He was calculated, manipulative Yes, Nakago is a stone-cold bitch who will resort to every possible method for him to reach his goals, but this is behavior resulted from the trauma that was inflicted upon him at an early age.
Yui is also complicated – in her own way. She was subjected to traumatic events as soon as she entered the world of the book (I mean, even the events leading to that could be considered traumatizing) and Nakago used that trauma as part of his elaborate plan to make Yui be the Priestess of Seiryu, and therefore, Miaka’s enemy. Most of all, what differentiates Yui from Miaka is the fact she didn’t enter the book out of her own desire (therefore, escapism), she was FORCED to do it, so her desire was always to leave the book as soon as possible. I'm just glad she came back to her senses in the end.
Rapid-fire comments on other characters GO:
• Tamahome – generally likable, his obsession with money made for some funny gags;
• Hotohori – nothing to comment, except that HE’S SO SAD;
• Tasuki – I liked him until vol. 17 😐;
• Chiriko – Kinda wish he’d gotten more character development but oh well;
• Mitsukake – Same as above;
• Amiboshi – Favorite character after Nuriko and Nakago, that says it all.
• Suboshi – I think I would have liked him more jeez he’s quite the problematic character, I’ll say;
• Keisuke – Woma-Woma-Womanizer – ahem, I guess he did kind of help unravel the mysteries behind the book, but he did become quite insufferable starting vol. 14;
• Tetsuya – Talk to me about a more useless character. ;
AND NOW. character ranking! because why not:
1. Nuriko
2. Nakago
3. Amiboshi
4. Chichiri
5. Miaka
Overall rating for characters: 7.5/10.
3. THE ARTWORK:
If there is one FLAWLESS thing about this series you can’t criticize in any shape or form, it’s definitely the artwork! It’s been utterly beautiful ever since the first chapter and it just got better as the story progressed! The backgrounds, the character designs – they all remind of ancient China, which was intentionally done so by the author. It clearly shows there was a ton of research put into it.
AND DON’T GET ME STARTED ON THE INDIVIDUAL VOLUME COVERS I think the ones for volumes 11 and 14 are the best!!
Artwork rating: 1000000000000000/10.
4. PERSONAL OPINION:
OK let me just say that the original story >>>>>> sequel (although both endings made me shed rivers), but for a number of reasons I prefer everything up to volume 13. Also, even though it’s flawed, and at times, outdated by now, I still love this manga with all my heart. It’s been a wild ride reading all 18 volumes, but I wouldn’t exchange it for anything else in the world :’D.
Aaaand if you’ve stuck so far and managed to avoid all the grammatical inconsistences, congrats and thanks for reading till the end! I will now step back because this review is already too long and I need a painkiller for this splitting headache.
Overall series rating: 4.25/5.
December 22, 2023
Now that I've finished the entire series, I think it's time for a short review.
During my read through, I had to keep reminding myself that this series was originally published from 1991 to 1996. There is a lot that would be better handled if this series were to be published today. There are some insensitive comedic gags towards some characters' sexual identity and orientation that was fairly common in manga in the 90s. It's not okay by any means, just a thing I had to keep in mind as I was reading. Also, I haven't read a ton of current shōjo fantasy manga but I sincerely hope that authors have stopped relying so much on sexual assault as a plot device to show the strengths and weaknesses of female characters. Since parts 1 and 2 were written for different aged audiences, I'll review the same way.
During my read through, I had to keep reminding myself that this series was originally published from 1991 to 1996. There is a lot that would be better handled if this series were to be published today. There are some insensitive comedic gags towards some characters' sexual identity and orientation that was fairly common in manga in the 90s. It's not okay by any means, just a thing I had to keep in mind as I was reading. Also, I haven't read a ton of current shōjo fantasy manga but I sincerely hope that authors have stopped relying so much on sexual assault as a plot device to show the strengths and weaknesses of female characters. Since parts 1 and 2 were written for different aged audiences, I'll review the same way.
January 14, 2021
4.5 stars, maybe 4.75.... maybe 5!
After nearly two years of reading this series I have finally finished! Starting when I bought the first volume at my library to reading half of it online, scrambling to find later chapters, and ultimately just buying the vizbig versions. Through this series I have concluded that Yuu Watase is one of my favorite manga authors. Her works are stunning in terms of art and the stories are always so interesting, well planned out, and dramatic. Fushigi Yuugi is considered “The Mysterious Play” and from the start, all the way to the end, Watase does not let up once on the adventures and angst of this story. It is cheesy and fun and romantic and I love everything about it. Besides.... a couple of major things. I’m taking off some points in that attempted sexual assault is a repeated “plot point.” Not saying she should shy away from topics like this but it is overused throughout the series. Having one is already upsetting to read but multiple? Plus the characters tend to constantly misgender (spoiler? not really) Nuriko. Once again, I consider these major blemishes on this series. I have read a few people being bothered by Miaka since she’s usually being protected in battle instead of fighting but I think!! You’re wrong!! Miaka isn’t the “strongest” female lead but that doesn’t take away the fact she still has important roles and responsibilities as priestess she has to maintain at 15!!! She stays true to her character throughout and is lovable, bubbly, and brings the warriors together. I love Miaka >:( even though she can be a jerk. But overall, Fushigi Yuugi as a whole is so exciting and the characters come together to form well built relationships which in turn help strengthen the action scenes and any problems they face. It so exciting and there are surprises at every turn. I loved every second!!! Celestial warriors, I will return to reread you one day :( 3
After nearly two years of reading this series I have finally finished! Starting when I bought the first volume at my library to reading half of it online, scrambling to find later chapters, and ultimately just buying the vizbig versions. Through this series I have concluded that Yuu Watase is one of my favorite manga authors. Her works are stunning in terms of art and the stories are always so interesting, well planned out, and dramatic. Fushigi Yuugi is considered “The Mysterious Play” and from the start, all the way to the end, Watase does not let up once on the adventures and angst of this story. It is cheesy and fun and romantic and I love everything about it. Besides.... a couple of major things. I’m taking off some points in that attempted sexual assault is a repeated “plot point.” Not saying she should shy away from topics like this but it is overused throughout the series. Having one is already upsetting to read but multiple? Plus the characters tend to constantly misgender (spoiler? not really) Nuriko. Once again, I consider these major blemishes on this series. I have read a few people being bothered by Miaka since she’s usually being protected in battle instead of fighting but I think!! You’re wrong!! Miaka isn’t the “strongest” female lead but that doesn’t take away the fact she still has important roles and responsibilities as priestess she has to maintain at 15!!! She stays true to her character throughout and is lovable, bubbly, and brings the warriors together. I love Miaka >:( even though she can be a jerk. But overall, Fushigi Yuugi as a whole is so exciting and the characters come together to form well built relationships which in turn help strengthen the action scenes and any problems they face. It so exciting and there are surprises at every turn. I loved every second!!! Celestial warriors, I will return to reread you one day :( 3
May 13, 2024
Oh boy.
Potentially controversial opinion, but this series should have ended with the first act. Everything is wrapped up nicely, the end. The so-called second act is so unnecessary. It reads like mid-2000 fanfiction (and I should know because I read so much of it). Honestly, I just started skimming because I didn't care anymore. Here is a short list of my complaints in no particular order:
1) Bringing back characters that died in the first act--even if it's just as ghosts--really cheapened the emotional impact that their deaths had in the first place.
2) And this is more of an act one problem, but Hotohori's love story with his wife just felt like it was added in because a) they didn't wanted the pretty man to not have love and b) because reasons. Like I understand that they got married in a timeskip when Miaka was off doing something else, but I didn't buy it. Not that there was a lot of buildup with Miaka and Hotohori, but anyone with eyes could see that it was all onesided on his end, and it was better explained why he was in love with her. I just didn't care about it.
3) Evil incest siblings. Just why? Why was this tidbit of information needed?
4) Miaka's mom had a slight redemption and now she's back to being unreasonable?
5) Did Miaka really drop out of school? Cause I don't think that was necessary. I know this wasn't a big plot point but I sure as hell wanted to know.
6) What even was this villain? I kept forgetting his name, that's how little I cared about him.
It didn't need to happen. It wasn't satisfying and it didn't add anything. It felt rushed, it felt repetitive, and I was bored the entire time. The only saving grace is that Watase's art is gorgeous. But that's it. It's a real shame that the VizBig editions didn't lump the whole second act in one volume because now if I want to buy the series, I'm always going to have a little part of this lazy OVA just hanging around.
Potentially controversial opinion, but this series should have ended with the first act. Everything is wrapped up nicely, the end. The so-called second act is so unnecessary. It reads like mid-2000 fanfiction (and I should know because I read so much of it). Honestly, I just started skimming because I didn't care anymore. Here is a short list of my complaints in no particular order:
1) Bringing back characters that died in the first act--even if it's just as ghosts--really cheapened the emotional impact that their deaths had in the first place.
2) And this is more of an act one problem, but Hotohori's love story with his wife just felt like it was added in because a) they didn't wanted the pretty man to not have love and b) because reasons. Like I understand that they got married in a timeskip when Miaka was off doing something else, but I didn't buy it. Not that there was a lot of buildup with Miaka and Hotohori, but anyone with eyes could see that it was all onesided on his end, and it was better explained why he was in love with her. I just didn't care about it.
3) Evil incest siblings. Just why? Why was this tidbit of information needed?
4) Miaka's mom had a slight redemption and now she's back to being unreasonable?
5) Did Miaka really drop out of school? Cause I don't think that was necessary. I know this wasn't a big plot point but I sure as hell wanted to know.
6) What even was this villain? I kept forgetting his name, that's how little I cared about him.
It didn't need to happen. It wasn't satisfying and it didn't add anything. It felt rushed, it felt repetitive, and I was bored the entire time. The only saving grace is that Watase's art is gorgeous. But that's it. It's a real shame that the VizBig editions didn't lump the whole second act in one volume because now if I want to buy the series, I'm always going to have a little part of this lazy OVA just hanging around.
September 9, 2019
Today's post on Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 16: Assassin by Yuu Watase. It is 191 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover is Miaka and Take with Suzaku behind them. It is the sixteenth in her long running series and you need to have to have read the rest of the series to understand what is going on. There is no foul language, mild sexuality and mild violence in this manga. The story is told from third person close of the main character Miaka. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- Assassin
As enigmatic exchange student Lian slowly takes control of the minds of everyone in the school, his agenda becomes clear: he is training an army of assassins to kill Miaka! Even if Miaka is able to escape the attempt on her life, will she be able to thwart a mysterious vixen's efforts to tear Taka from her arms?
Review- With everything starting to come together Miaka and Take are unknowingly racing the clock. The bad guy is getting more powerful and it is not worried about them getting all the memory stones for some reason. Lian and his sister are trying to stop them and win but Miaka and Taka are very resourceful so in this volume we get another stone. I am annoyed with Miaka's family especially her brother because he knows about the Universe of the Four Gods and yet he believes the bad guys about Taka. But Miaka and Taka believe and finally trust in each other so it does not do anything to effect them. With only two volumes left I am very curious about how Watase is going to wrap things up.
I give this volume a Five out Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the book- Assassin
As enigmatic exchange student Lian slowly takes control of the minds of everyone in the school, his agenda becomes clear: he is training an army of assassins to kill Miaka! Even if Miaka is able to escape the attempt on her life, will she be able to thwart a mysterious vixen's efforts to tear Taka from her arms?
Review- With everything starting to come together Miaka and Take are unknowingly racing the clock. The bad guy is getting more powerful and it is not worried about them getting all the memory stones for some reason. Lian and his sister are trying to stop them and win but Miaka and Taka are very resourceful so in this volume we get another stone. I am annoyed with Miaka's family especially her brother because he knows about the Universe of the Four Gods and yet he believes the bad guys about Taka. But Miaka and Taka believe and finally trust in each other so it does not do anything to effect them. With only two volumes left I am very curious about how Watase is going to wrap things up.
I give this volume a Five out Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
October 15, 2020
I felt like part 2 was unnecessary. I was struggling to get through it. It still had its moments though... especially the very end... seeing our couple together and happy.
Overall, this story is a 4/5 for me. I loved the characters.
I know most people found Miaka annoying but I loved her. Also, who isn’t annoying at 15??? Haha.
Tamahome... oh I fell in love with him probably at the same time as Miaka.
And the Tamahome and Tasuki dynamic? Loved it!!! Bromance for sure!
Fushigi Yugi is a wonderful action packed, romance and drama filled shojo series that everyone is sure to love!
Just don’t take it too seriously!
Overall, this story is a 4/5 for me. I loved the characters.
I know most people found Miaka annoying but I loved her. Also, who isn’t annoying at 15??? Haha.
Tamahome... oh I fell in love with him probably at the same time as Miaka.
And the Tamahome and Tasuki dynamic? Loved it!!! Bromance for sure!
Fushigi Yugi is a wonderful action packed, romance and drama filled shojo series that everyone is sure to love!
Just don’t take it too seriously!
September 27, 2025
The last three volumes took a really weird turn. To be honest, this whole real world aspect has been odd... But the twists in this omnibus are just wild to me! Still, I'm really glad all ended well. It is worth mentioning that I actually have a gripe with Taka's view toward women. I know he's trying to be swoon-worthy, but there's a point where he makes it sound like a woman's purpose is to bloom into the most beautiful version of herself so that she can attract a man. Maybe something was lost in translation, but that little bit rubbed me the wrong way. That came early in the first volume (volume 16), so a lot was made up for after that.
June 26, 2024
The end was pretty nice, but overall this arc was just extraneous. It was really good to Tasuki and Chichiri, who, although the best-developed of the Suzaku Warriors apart from the main trio of Tamahome, Nuriko, and Hotohori, didn't have too much character to give in the first part. Tasuki really had me in love with him this arc (although my love did diminish somewhat after he . I know he was being controlled by a demon or whatnot, but it was still upsetting. Overall it was fine though, but nowhere near the heights of the first part.
February 21, 2017
.... The way some pages are drawn... had no idea what was happening! Which majorly undercuts the drama as gotta wait a chapter for another character to actually bring up that event & explain it
But hey, it's been how long before threats of rape? Yeah, lets have Tasuki be a drunk asshole & throw that in this time *headdesk*
Bonus comment: aaaaaalmost sure a couple of Tenko's underlings were a jab at Angel Sanctuary
But hey, it's been how long before threats of rape? Yeah, lets have Tasuki be a drunk asshole & throw that in this time *headdesk*
Bonus comment: aaaaaalmost sure a couple of Tenko's underlings were a jab at Angel Sanctuary
January 3, 2024
Part one was amazing, and part two actually takes away from the reading experience. This manga is exactly what I expect from a series published in the late 1900s. It has its flaws and all but overall I enjoyed reading it.
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August 5, 2022they really served soulmatism and i respect them for that.
March 22, 2012
I loved how it ended, another great ending to a series Yuu Watase
July 11, 2012
A great ending to a wonderful story.
April 7, 2013
I watched and loved the Anime version of this since I was a kid. It also landed on my favorites.
For now, I got no plans for buying a copy.
For now, I got no plans for buying a copy.
July 9, 2016
I loved this series when I was younger but.... I love the concept too but rereading this recently made me disappointed with the final product.
June 17, 2023
This was the perfect end to an amazing series!!! OMG I never thought I'd have Soo many emotions with this end like I do. Just omg!!!! Def need to watch the anime now.
May 16, 2023
A review as a series as a whole, it’s my favorite! I love the plot and the drawings. And the anime was really close to the mangas which I also loved
April 1, 2017
This turned out surprisingly uneven. The main story (13 volumes, covered by the TV anime) had some great moments, some awful cliche, and a lot of very choppy cuts. The anime did an amazing job of fnding the greatness and smoothing over the rest. Part 2...is as bad as the OVA that covers it, i.e., very bad, only longer. A rare case of "I'll stick with the anime, thanks."
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