Fushigi Yuugi

Description

From Viz:
Miaka Yuuki is an ordinary junior-high student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. There she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors.

Type

Manga

Related Series

Fushigi Yuugi - Genbu Kaiden (Prequel)

Fushigi Yuugi - Byakko Ibun (Prequel)

Fushigi Yuugi: Byakko Senki (Prequel)

Associated Names

Curious Play

Cuốn Sách Kỳ Bí

Fushigi Yugi - Un jeu étrange

Fushigi Yūgi

Fushigi Yūgi, el joc misteriós

Quyển Sách Kỳ Bí

The Mysterious Play

Таинственная игра

السراب

พลิกตำนานมาพบรัก (Bongkoch)

ふしぎ遊戯

不思议游戏

夢幻遊戲

환상게임

Groups Scanlating

Latest Release(s)

c.30th Anniversary Chapter by Nyan-Nyan Rampage 11 months ago

v.16-18 (end) c. by Slow and Dirty 18 years ago

v.13-15 c. by Slow and Dirty 18 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

18 Volumes (Complete)
9 Volumes (Kanzenban - Complete)
10 Volumes (Bunkoban - Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1

Ends at Vol 18, Chap 106 (Including OVAs)

User Reviews

N/A

Forum

2 topics, 5 posts

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User Rating

Average: 7.2 / 10.0 (630 votes)

Bayesian Average: 7.16 / 10.0

18%

13%

20%

10%

Last Updated

April 8th, 2025 9:14am PDT - 1 month ago

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Genre

Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Gender Bender Harem Historical Romance Shoujo
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Category Recommendations

Fushigi Yuugi - Genbu Kaiden

Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance (Novel)

Arata Kangatari

Ouran Koukou Host Bu

Tenkuu no Inu

Recommendations

Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori

Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Shogakukan

Serialized In (magazine)

Sho-comi (Shogakukan)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Chuang Yi (18 Volumes - Complete)

Viz (18 Volumes & 6 VIZBIG Volumes - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #734

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Monthly Pos #1134

(-443)

3 Month Pos #2849

(-82)

6 Month Pos #3738

(+70)

Year Pos #4288

(+251)

List Stats

On 569 reading lists

On 672 wish lists

On 1808 completed lists

On 200 unfinished lists

On 427 custom lists

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UPDATED in 2020

by LUEser
16 years ago

Rating: 6.0 / 10.0

When I read this years ago, Watase's works were popular at the time but they had similar love harems, plots, an artistic style that didn't change at all, and even the same humor. I read most of them and it became repetitive, which is originally why I rated this manga a 3/10 as I felt at the time that it didn't really stand out. Fast forward to 2020, I decided to give this manga another standalone chance. Though in some ways I'm glad I did, I was still generally underwhelmed by the entirety of it. It was mostly how I remembered it, especially the humor and artistic sense, but now I realize that the story is more coherent and solid.

WARNING: *In this review, I am referring to Watase by their preferred pronouns so it may be confusing when I am jumping from "they are" to "Watase is". This is information I gained from Wikipedia and am using it as respect for what they want. *

One thing I always appreciate about Watase's story-telling is that they are always able to answer questions that you may have about a character, plot, or action. They are able to fill holes at a later time and in a manner that made sense. This means that Watase left the plot generally open in some areas to allow them to put in a creative plot should they want. Despite all of the numerous character introductions, Watase was able to create a mascot that holds and control them: the priestesses, which I thought was the most effective form of multiple character introductions. Though I am glad that almost every character we meet has a unique backstory, including side characters, I definitely know that they have did not give a lot of Seiryu characters much thought.

In the story, we follow Miaka and her Celestial Warriors to summon Suzaku. So it makes sense that we know every characters' backstory, struggles of individuality, and their contributions to the team. The same justification is not being applied to Yui and her Celestial Warriors though, and it truly felt like they exist solely as enemies. There really isn't anything wrong with this but I wish that there was more diversity in moral ethics, especially since most of the characters have been so memorable. The Seiryu Warriors existed solely for the sake of villainy, which I thought was a little...well...uncreative. But besides this small opinion, I feel that Watase has a good sense of humor despite the typical '90s manga humor (i.e. a character who eats too much, too perverted, too sassy, too etc) and has a great ability to be able to recycle plots but expand it with a different context. This allows Miaka to persevere and become a great leader, despite the occasional selfish request of wanting to be with Tamahome.

The story then has a "part 2" in which Miaka and Tamahome reunite in her world. I felt that this was irrelevant and was something Watase created to milk more out of their love story. It really does nothing to emphasize the original story and really has no connection, besides the new villain being an entity that Nakago had worshipped. The character-building in this part is subpar compared to the previous one, but still generally has good plot even though the characters are not as memorable. However, I am glad that this one is short and isn't an absolute necessity to read after reading the original manga. In this age, reading this might throw someone off but I would still generally recommend this manga to those who are looking for a decent isekai to read.

... Last updated 4 years ago

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so dumb that i didnt even finish reading it...

by raveprincess23
17 years ago

Rating: 1.0 / 10.0

i hated this! why did they have to make miaka such an idiot?!
and her bestfriend is an even bigger idiot! >{
talk about a story full of idiots...
all they could say was "tamahome is mine" and blah blah blah......

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Could be way better

by Shimma
3 years ago

Rating: N/A

I just LOVE the plot idea: a girl that gets into a book and blah. But the execution... meh. Miaka and Tamahome love was too much too soon.
I like the idea of Miaka personal problems (Miaka issues with her mother)
The art is meh during the manga but the covers are soo good.

... Last updated 3 years ago

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by dreamer00013
15 years ago

Rating: N/A

why is it that I hate all the works by her even when I just started reading, so at the very beginning? Well, I haven't read much of her works (3 or so) but I didn't like any of them.

What I absolutly disliked about Fushigi Yuugi: Stupid main heroine that always thinks about food, only one big love, very predictable, very very stupid heroine(o wait, haven't I written that already?) and... the art. It was just so-so for me.
Just for your Information: I've read several volumes of this manga. And I'll probably NEVER finish it. I'll also never finish the other mangas by Watase Yuu I've began!

By the way, I just love Kraust's comment. It's wonderful! I had to laugh so hard.... and I always had to thought: Wow, I think pretty much the same! Even if I just gave it one chance.

... Last updated 15 years ago

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what's wrong whit you guys?

by bananknorr
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

My first manga ever and I loved/love it! I don't get why you don't like miaka? To me, she's so human, selfish, loving and so on..
Anyway, it's totaly a 100/10

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hm...

by Jenangelx3
18 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Fushigi Yuugi is such a good story to read. its almost exactly like the anime, except small parts are cut out. it's full of romance and depression. everything revolving around love or something close to it. there were many conflicts and the story was really long, so that may be why people gave up. they probably couldn't handle reading on to see the same things happening over and over again. there was alot of explanations that didn't seem important if u already knew the story. and there were multiple love triangles. oh, and the enemy in the first part of the story is really annoying. she has a wavering heart and u cant tell if she's being unreasonable or just stupid.

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by Da-manta-ray
18 years ago

Rating: 6.0 / 10.0

I'd have to agree with whoever said it was a complete soap opera... I dunno, the whole thing with Tamahome and Miaka is just unrealistic. Of course, the whole situation is too, but if you're going to make an unrealistic situation in a manga, at least have the characters act slightly more realistic for a little balance. The only thing that doesn't allow me to give it less than a 6 is the silly side characters and character death... hehe... 😛

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one of the few shojo manga i'd read....

by Diokhan
18 years ago

Rating: N/A

well, i guess you all should probably know how this manga fares considering its famous. however, all i can say is this: the jokes translated by viz was a heck of a better job than the ones scanlated by fans. i'm sorry for saying it, and i really don't mean any offense, but thats the whole truth...

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Fushigi Yuugi

by [deleted member]
19 years ago

Rating: N/A

great story line and awesome artwork. love the characters. a highly recommended shoujo manga

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a very good manga and anime

by spiritedaway
15 years ago

Rating: N/A

first of all miaka yuuki the heroine IS NOT A WEAK FEMALE LEAD. she even fought a couple of gangsters bravely to save herself. touched hotohori's(emperror) chest, provoked the guards at the palace to fight w her, went to a forest alone to not cause any harm to her guardians etc....

yes she is an airhead but when the story progresses ohh you just cant get enough of her. she got STRONG! very strong

. All of them got their characters developed especially miaka.

... Last updated 15 years ago

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