In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Fushigi Yuugi”, also known by the following titles:
- Mysterious Play
- ふしぎ遊戯
- Fushigi Yugi
- Curious Play
- El Juego Misterioso: Fushigi Yugi
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Fushigi Yuugi is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Fushigi Yuugi ↗ ↖
ふしぎ遊戯
Summary
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...[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
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.
Fushigi Yuugi ↗ ↖
ふしぎ遊戯
Summary
During a visit to the National Library, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo stumble upon a strange old book that casts a red light, sucking them inside its unfamiliar world. Upon arrival, the two encounter hostile slave traders and barely escape with the help of Tamahome—a powerful young man bearing a Chinese symbol on his forehead. But, a moment later, the red light returns and takes Yui away.Desperate to reunite with her companion, Miaka asks Tamahome for assistance. However, the situation escalates when the pair encounters the land’s emperor, Hotohori, who believes Miaka is the foretold priestess of the kingdom’s protector god Suzaku. By gathering the god’s seven Celestial Warriors, the priestess can summon Suzaku and have all her wishes granted. Hotohori hopes this will save his country, and since it appears to be a fitting solution to the girl’s problems as well, he convinces her to accept the role.
Meanwhile, at the library, Yui realizes she has been brought back alone. Unable to intervene, she helplessly witnesses Miaka traversing through courageous trials as the mysterious book’s heroine.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Despite presenting some disturbing imagery, Fushigi Yuugi was broadcasted at 6 p.m. during its airing in Japan, a timeslot that now no longer permits such content. The series' English version was made available in DVD and VHS formats by Geneon Entertainment, formerly known as Pioneer, under the expanded title Fushigi Yuugi: The Mysterious Play. The DVDs were released as eight volumes between July 27, 2004 and September 20, 2005. It was also released as two box sets: Suzaku on November 30, 1999 and Seiryuu on December 12, 2000. Seven years later, Media Blasters released another two DVD box sets and a collection with the entire series using the original title. The sets, Fushigi Yuugi Season 1 and Season 2, were released on June 19, 2012 and February 12, 2013 respectively. The collection was made available on April 28, 2015.
Fushigi Yuugi OVA ↗ ↖
ふしぎ遊戯
Summary
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.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Fushigi Yuugi OVA received two DVD releases in Japan from Bandai Namco Arts, formerly known as Bandai Visuals. The first was released on October 25, 1996, with the second being released on August 25, 2002. Between the two, on June 5, 2001, a DVD combo set titled Fushigi Yuugi: The Mysterious Play OVA was made available by Geneon Entertainment, bundling the first OVA together with Fushigi Yuugi: Dai Ni Bu. The set—presently out of print—includes additional content such as English and Japanese language tracks, an image gallery, and a brochure with supplementary information and pictures. Geneon Entertainment also made available an English dubbed version of Fushigi Yuugi OVA that aired on the International Channel starting December 30, 2003.
Fushigi Yuugi: Dai Ni Bu ↗ ↖
ふしぎ遊戯 第二部
Summary
After Tamahome is reborn into the real world as Taka Sukunami, it does not take long until he meets Miaka Yuuki again, leading to their romance blooming once more. However, the appearance of Ren Shigyou—a new student at Miaka's high school—disturbs their blissful days.Resentful of the happy lovers, Shigyou uses his unusual manipulative skills to quickly become popular and rally his classmates against Miaka and Taka. As Shigyou’s followers unexpectedly attack the pair, the two end up falling from the school’s roof into a red light and are transported to The Universe of the Four Gods realm.
Returning to the place where Taka once lived as Tamahome, the couple learns that an evil demon is behind the recent events. To make matters worse, Taka risks disappearing from existence unless he recovers his previous life’s memories, which are stored in seven jewels. Joining forces with their former companions, Miaka and Taka embark on a quest against the clock to retrieve the precious stones before it is too late.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
At the end of each episode, a short animation is presented. Consisting of one modified scene from the respective episode, a dramatic moment is transformed into a comedic one.
Fushigi Yuugi Gaiden ↗ ↖
ふしぎ 遊戯
Summary
Over a series of five years, Megumi Nishizaki wrote thirteen Japanese, light novels based on Fushigi Yûgi. With illustrations by Yuu Watase, Fushigi Yûgi Gaiden primarily explores the lives the various Celestial Warriors before they are seen in the manga. The only two novels to be set after the manga, Eikō Den (Jōkan) and Eikō Den (Gekan), later became the basis for the third Fushigi Yûgi original video animation, Fushigi Yûgi Eikoden. Originally published by Shogakukan, none of the novels have been licensed for English release. (wiki)Each book has around 10 chapters
Fushigi Yuugi: Eikouden ↗ ↖
ふしぎ遊戯 -永光伝
Summary
After years of hardships interfered with their love, Miaka Yuuki and Taka Sukunami are finally married and expecting a baby—the pinnacle of their unbreakable bond. Unfortunately, not everyone rejoices alongside the blessed couple. Mayo Sakaki, one of Taka's students, has a crush on him and cannot bear witnessing the pair's flourishing relationship.Upon discovering The Universe of the Four Gods, Mayo learns that the old book is where Miaka and Taka first met as the priestess of the god Suzaku and the god’s Celestial Warrior Tamahome. Unscrupulous about destroying a happy family, Mayo readily ventures inside with hopes of becoming the new priestess of Suzaku and rewriting the story to her advantage.
Meanwhile, her actions do not delay to show devastating effects. Leaving an unconscious Miaka at the hospital, Taka must follow Mayo to The Universe of the Four Gods and stop her before the circumstances worsen for his wife and their unborn child.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Fushigi Yuugi: Eikouden adapts the seventh and eighth volumes of Megumi Nishizaki's Fushigi Yuugi Gaiden light novel. The OVA was made available in North America on DVD by Geneon Entertainment and Media Blasters on November 12, 2002 and June 11, 2013 respectively. Additionally, the 2002 DVD was a limited edition and included 10 pencil boards.
Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden ↗ ↖
ふしぎ遊戯 玄武開伝
Summary
Travel back to the mystical Universe of the Four Gods in this prequel to hit the hit series Fushigi Yugi!When schoolgirl Takiko Okuda attempts to destroy her father’s translation of The Universe of the Four Gods, she is instead sucked into the story, becoming the Priestess of Genbu in an epic journey to find the seven Celestial Warriors!
In her first encounter, she meets the mysterious outlaw Limdo, a Celestial Warrior with a tattoo of the Chinese character for “woman” on his chest. Limdo can not only summon the wind as one of his special powers, but he can also transform into a woman!
Takiko meets up with the bowman, Chamka, who is hunting Limdo. It seems Chamka is one of the seven Celestial Warriors as well…
(Source: VIZ Media)
Included one-shot: Volume 6: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden
Background
Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden was serialized in four different magazines: Shoujo Comic Zoukan (2003–2004), Perfect World Fushigi Yuugi (2004–2008), Rinka (2010–2012), and Zoukan Flowers (2012–2013). The series was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shojo Beat imprint from July 5, 2005, to March 4, 2014.
Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden Kizuna - Haruka Naru Kaze no Kora ↗ ↖
Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden The Bond ~ Distancing the Wild Creatures
Summary
Among the people of the grass-covered plains of the country Sairou, Wakaosa Soruen of the Baku tribe lives each day among the wind and the horses. One evening, his father Tauru goes to the country Hokkan to take the crown prince Rimudo away. Although Soruen wants to welcome in this young boy, for some reasons Rimudo is unwilling to accept him. One day Soruen is forced to become Rimudo's mentor as they embark on a dangerous and harsh journey. This is the story of the deep bond that forms between them.
Fushigi Yuugi: Byakko Ibun ↗ ↖
Fushigi Yuugi: Curious Tales of the Byakko
Summary
Byakko Ibun is the story of Suzuno Osugi, the Priestess of Byakko and the adventurers of her Seishi. It takes place 100 years after Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden (where Suzuno was briefly seen as an 8-year-old) and around 60-70 years before the original Fushigi Yuugi series.
Fushigi Yuugi: Byakko Senki ↗ ↖
Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki
Summary
The year is 1923. Suzuno Osugi's father Takao warns her to stay away from The Universe of the Four Gods, telling her it's a book that only men can touch. Takao worked with late Einosuke Okuda, who translated its text. He knows that in order to enact its story, the book needs one last heroine: the priestess of Byakko!(Source: VIZ Media)
Background
Fushigi Yuugi: Byakko Senki has been published in English by VIZ Media under the Shojo Beat imprint since August 4, 2020. It has also been simulpub through VIZ Manga.
Fushigi Yuugi: Tokubetsu-hen ↗ ↖
Curious Play Tokubetsu-hen