Fushigi Yuugi
Fushigi Yuugi is by far Watase's most popular manga series. The Suzaku/Seiryuu arch, which started the series began in 1992, and ran for four years in Sho-comi magazine, generated an anime, and tons of merchandise. Watase decided to continue the story with the Genbu arch in 2003, which ran until 2013. Watase plans to finish the series with the Byakko arch titled Byakko Senki! To your left, you can find all the information regarding the releases for the Original Fushigi Yuugi (the Suzaku/Seiryuu arch), Genbu Kaiden, and Byakko Senki!
Suzaku/Seiryuu Arch
Miaka Yuki along with her best friend Yui Hongo, go to the library to return some books only to have their lives changed forever. Drawn to a mysterious book containing an ancient tale, Miaka and Yui, are magically transported into a mysterious world based in ancient China. Miaka becomes charged with the duties of the Priestess of Suzaku, and must gather all seven warriors and summon the sacred beast in order to make three wishes, and hopefully be able to get back home. As told by the ancient scroll a young maiden from another world would appear when the country is on the brink of collapse. And just as the Priestess of Suzaku appears, so does the Priestess of Seiryu, who will become Miaka's mortal enemy.
Fushigi Yuugi is Watase's most popular series, and has become a hit anime series, as well as releasing several OVA's (original video animation) and just as recently as 2008 a video game for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS system. While the series did end well over a decade ago, it is still going strong!
Fushigi Yuugi debuted in 1992 in Sho-comi magazine, and ran 18 tankoubon long. The series has been released in English by Viz under the title Fushigi Yugi
Fushigi Yuugi is Watase's most popular series, and has become a hit anime series, as well as releasing several OVA's (original video animation) and just as recently as 2008 a video game for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS system. While the series did end well over a decade ago, it is still going strong!
Fushigi Yuugi debuted in 1992 in Sho-comi magazine, and ran 18 tankoubon long. The series has been released in English by Viz under the title Fushigi Yugi