Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play

Name: Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 1995-04-06
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Kae Araki, Hikaru Midorikawa, Nobutoshi Canna, Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki

ENDED1 Season52 Episodes★ 7.5

Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play is an animated action-adventure series on TV Tokyo that ran from 1995 to 1996, ending after 1 season and 52 episodes.

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NetworkTV Tokyo

First AiredApr 6, 1995

Last AiredMar 28, 1996

GenreAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime25 min

Original Titleふしぎ遊戯

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionPierrot, YOMIKO Advertising, TV Tokyo

Miaka, a junior high school student in Tokyo, has normal problems: fights with her mom, entrance exams, and deciding where she's going to go eat with her friends. But when she finds a mysterious book in the library, her life is changed forever when she and her best friend are transported inside!

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Cast

Kae Araki

Miaka Yuki (voice)

Hikaru Midorikawa

Tamahome (voice)

Nobutoshi Canna

Tasuki (voice)

Takehito Koyasu

Hotohori (voice)

Tomokazu Seki

Chichiri (voice)

Yumi Touma

Yui Hongo (voice)

Chika Sakamoto

Nuriko (voice)

Koji Ishii

Mitsukake (voice)

Toru Furusawa

Nakago (voice)

Motoko Kumai

Tamahome (Child) (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 52 episodes

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E1The Girl of Legend

Apr 6, 199525m

Instead of finding textbooks to study with, Miaka Yuki finds an old book which turns out to be rather absorbing--literally.

E2The Priestess of Suzaku

Apr 13, 199525m

An encounter with the Emperor of Konan leads to Miaka discovering her purpose and her destiny in this new world.

E3The Seven Stars of Suzaku

Apr 1, 199525m

Miaka must find the seven Celestial Warriors, and she already has two. The third soon reveals himself, but it's not a joyous occasion.

E4Missing Love

Apr 27, 199525m

Miaka comes to understand Nuriko's true feelings, and in assisting him, learns Hotohori's true feelings as well. But Tamahome's true feelings are still elusive.

E5Bewildered Heartbeat

May 4, 199525m

In order to return her to her own world, the Celestial Warriors accompany Miaka to a mountain where Taiitsukun, a being said to control the universe, is said to reside.

E6Even If I Die

May 11, 199525m

Trapped in a mirror, Miaka faces herself in an all too literal way. When her shadow steps from the mirror to torment her friends, Miaka must make a difficult choice.

E7Going Home

May 18, 199525m

Taiitsukun reveals herself to Miaka and the others, and reveals the way to return Miaka to her home. However, not everything goes as planned.

E8Brief Parting

May 25, 199525m

Miaka returns home, only to find herself restless. She struggles with deciding where she belongs. And Yui seems to have disappeared... but where to?

E9Enemies Unseen

Jun 1, 199525m

Back in the world of the book, Miaka visits the home of Tamahome. However, Miaka soon learns that things have changed, as an assassin from another country targets her.

E10Looking for Yui

Jun 8, 199525m

Troubled by advice from Chichiri, and in search of the missing Yui, Miaka travels to Kuto alone, leaving Tamahome with an aching heart.

E11Priestess of Seiryuu

Jun 15, 199525m

Miaka is the Priestess of Suzaku, and it turns out that Yui is the Priestess of Seiryu. So much has changed, but the two are still friends... right?

E12Only You

Jun 22, 199525m

Though distraught over Yui's pain and rage, Miaka commits herself once again to assembling the Suzaku Seven... and to Tamahome.

E13For the Sake of Love

Jun 29, 199525m

Tamahome gives himself to the Kuto Empire in order to buy Miaka time to find the other Suzaku Seven. Miaka's search doesn't go smoothly, however.

E14Wolf in the Fortress

Jul 6, 199525m

Miaka searches for the fifth of the Celestial Warriors among bandits, but ends up being taken hostage by a strange man with a wolf-like appearance.

E15The City of Resurrection

Jul 13, 199525m

It seems that Tasuki, the fifth Celestial Warrior, is dead. Miaka pursues a rumor about someone with the ability to resurrect the dead, but falls gravely ill.

E16Battle of Sorrow

Jul 20, 199525m

Miaka must die in order for the healer Shoka's powers of revival to work. Hotohori makes one last plea to a reclusive doctor, where he learns the truth about Shoka.

E17Magic Flute

Jul 27, 199525m

After days of fruitless searching, an attempt on Miaka's life reveals the seventh of the Suzaku Seven, the flute-playing Chiriko.

E18Love Trap

Aug 3, 199525m

With the help of Chichiri's powers, Miaka and Tamahome make a promise to meet so they may be reunited. Yui refuses to let Tamahome go.

E19Shattered Love

Aug 10, 199525m

Miaka escapes from prison following Yui's ambush, and searches for Tamahome. Unfortunately, when she finds him, she'll almost wish she hadn't.

E20Unreachable Hope

Aug 17, 199525m

Tamahome is not the same Tamahome that Miaka knows and loves any more. With her heart torn apart, Miaka must say goodbye, and leave him with Yui and the Kuto Empire.

E21To Protect You

Aug 24, 199525m

Hotohori attempts to comfort Miaka as she struggles with her broken heart, desperate to forget about her love. But Tamahome won't be forgotten so easily.

E22I'll Never Leave You

Aug 31, 199525m

Tamahome and Hotohori clash, fighting to the death. But the love between Tamahome and Miaka creates a miracle, making possible the impossible.

E23Shadow of Intrigue

Sep 7, 199525m

With Tamahome finally back to normal, all of the Konan Empire begin the preparations to summon Suzaku. However, they remain completely ignorant of Nakago's trap.

E24Resolution

Sep 14, 199525m

The Celestial Warriors and the Priestess begin the ceremony to summon Suzaku. But then, Nakago's cunning plans to disrupt the ceremony are revealed.

E25Love and Sorrow

Sep 21, 199525m

Taiitsukun shows up to reveal that not all is lost, and there still remains a method to summon Suzaku. However, what she tells to Miaka in private will change everything for her.

E26Star Festival

Sep 28, 199525m

Miaka and the Suzaku Seven prepare for their trip to Hokkan, the land of Genbu. Before they go, Tamahome visits home again, but finds only pain.

E27Tombstone Oath

Oct 5, 199525m

Suboshi, the twin of Amiboshi, wants revenge for the death of his brother. Horrified by the fate of Tamahome's family, Miaka resolves to fight against Seiryu.

E28The Ancient Path

Oct 12, 199525m

As Miaka and the Suzaku Seven travel to Hokkan, the story pauses to reflect on the events that lead up to this point.

E29Mysteries Afoot

Oct 19, 199525m

Back on Earth, Miaka's brother Keisuke researches the origins of the Universe of the Four Gods, and discovers something startling. He communicates with Miaka, who must make a choice.

E30The Flash of Battle

Oct 26, 199525m

A sudden attack on the ship leaves Miaka, Nuriko, and Tamahome trapped in a cave. When they rejoin the others, the Seiryu warrior Soi confronts them, but Miaka repels the attack. Finally landing in Hokkan, the group learns about the Shinzaho.

E31Whirlpool of Doubt

Nov 2, 199525m

Miaka and the Warriors search for the Shinzaho in the city of Touran, and Tamahome may have the answer. Meanwhile, Miaka struggles with whether she should return home, or keep her love.

E32To Die for the Star of Suzaku

Nov 9, 199525m

Nuriko fights off the bestial Ashitare, and at the same time, Tamahome confronts Yui. After, Nuriko consoles Tamahome on his doubt, while Nuriko affirms who he really is.

E33Nuriko, Eternal Farewell

Nov 16, 199525m

Nuriko opens the door to the Shinzaho, but not without a cost. A happy occasion is tainted by a grief too powerful to bear.

E34Guardians of Ice

Nov 23, 199525m

Within the cave of the Shinzaho, the Suzaku Warriors are confronted by a pair of two hundred year old ghosts of the Genbu Warriors. Miaka must prove herself worthy of the Shinzaho.

E35Hell's Mirage

Nov 30, 199525m

The Shinzaho is stolen from Miaka by someone once thought dead. Miaka's guilt prompts her to take responsibility in a somewhat unusual manner.

E36Trampled Love

Dec 7, 199525m

Acting on a bad feeling, Tamahome races to find Miaka. He instead finds Nakago, who gloats about what he has taken from the Priestess of Suzaku.

E37Bewitched Warmth

Dec 14, 199525m

Tamahome's kindness is too much for Miaka to bear after her encounter with Nakago. She runs away from him and her life, and then encounters a familiar face.

E38Dawn of the Heart

Dec 21, 199525m

Carrying pain in their hearts, Miaka is tempted to forget everything, while Tamahome is tempted to abandon hope for himself.

E39Bewitched Illusions

Dec 28, 199525m

Reunited again, Miaka and Tamahome have but a moment to embrace before the illusionist Tomo of the Seiryu Warriors attacks. Miaka is trapped in a dream, but it's far from a nightmare.

E40Deceptive Love

Jan 4, 199625m

Caught in Tomo's fantasy world, Miaka is shown a world of love, kindness, and happy things. Will Miaka surrender to this pleasant dream, or will she remember what she truly loves?

E41Sunlight of Rebirth

Jan 11, 199625m

After defeating Tomo, Miaka and the Suzaku Warriors recover in Sairo. But rather than relaxing, Tamahome begins to distance himself from Miaka, driving a new wedge between them.

E42Unbreachable Wall

Jan 18, 199625m

It seems the love Tamahome and Miaka have for one another is destined to end. However, while the two chase after one another, the Seiryu Warriors move to take the second Shinzaho.

E43Farewell Reunion

Jan 25, 199625m

Tatara of the Byakko Seven reveals not only the second Shinzaho, but the truth about what becomes of love between Warrior and Priestess.

E44Moment of Battle

Feb 1, 199625m

Chiriko has been possessed by the evil Miboshi, and the Suzaku Seven must fight one of their own. Meanwhile, Yui prepares to summon Seiryu.

E45Divergent Light

Feb 8, 199625m

Yui summons Seiryu and then makes her first wish. In the aftermath, everything changes, both in love, and in war.

E46The Young Man of Reality

Feb 15, 199625m

Although Yui wanted to separate Miaka from Tamahome by returning to Earth, somehow Tamahome has come through as well. Meanwhile, the situation worsens back in Konan.

E47Repose of the Soul's Light

Feb 22, 199625m

The real world is no place for a character in a book, and Tamahome searches for the meaning of his existence. Meanwhile, in Konan, Mitsukake knows exactly what his purpose is.

E48Even Wagering on This Life

Feb 29, 199625m

After being saved from Suboshi by Tamahome in the real world, Miaka is able to speak with Hotohori, one last time.

E49Wedding Celebration

Mar 7, 199625m

Miaka is finally able to tell Yui about Nakago's treachery, just in time for Nakago to appear in their own world.

E50Atonement

Mar 14, 199625m

Nakago stands before Tamahome and Miaka on Earth. Tamahome struggles valiantly, while Yui struggles with her own inner doubt.

E51Entrusted Hope

Mar 21, 199625m

With the seal broken, Miaka makes use of Yui's sacrifice to summon the beast-god Suzaku, and uses its power against Nakago.

E52For My Loved One

Mar 28, 199625m

The Suzaku Seven reunite with the Priestess. The final battle begins against Nakago. Will this story have a happy ending?

About Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play

Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play is an animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy series on TV Tokyo. The show first aired on Apr 6, 1995 and currently has 1 season and 52 episodes. Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play has ended. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 64 votes. The cast includes Kae Araki, Hikaru Midorikawa, Nobutoshi Canna, Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki.