Fushugi Yugi

Lady of the Light · Post by **Lady of the Light** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 4:15 pm

I've read the first manga, and it seems really good to me. Even though I did find Miaka annoying at times, it didn't ruin the story, IMO. I can't wait until I get to read the other volumes or see the anime.

Neo Dead Moon · Post by **Neo Dead Moon** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:34 pm

I like Fushigi Yuugi, and I think it has one of the deepest, mosty engrossing plots in any anime I've ever seen. Chichiri and Tasuki were, far and beyond, my favorite characters, and I love the ending theme, as well as the hilarious omake from the first two OVA series. However, I couldn't stand four of the main leads: Miaka, Tamahome, Yui, and Suboshi. Miaka is a selfish, piggy bitch (being voiced by Araki Kae, in one of the worst roles in her career, didn't help), Yui was just cold, Tamahome was annoying and bland, and Suboshi was a psycho protector..

[spoiler] I'm so glad Tamahome kills him later on in the anime and manga. [/spoiler]

I also like to pretend Eikoden never existed -_-

Jusenkyo no Pikachu · Post by **Jusenkyo no Pikachu** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:14 pm

Neo Dead Moon wrote:I like Fushigi Yuugi, and I think it has one of the deepest, mosty engrossing plots in any anime I've ever seen. Chichiri and Tasuki were, far and beyond, my favorite characters, and I love the ending theme, as well as the hilarious omake from the first two OVA series. However, I couldn't stand four of the main leads: Miaka, Tamahome, Yui, and Suboshi. Miaka is a selfish, piggy bitch (being voiced by Araki Kae, in one of the worst roles in her career, didn't help), Yui was just cold, Tamahome was annoying and bland, and Suboshi was a psycho protector..

[spoiler] I'm so glad Tamahome kills him later on in the anime and manga. [/spoiler]

I also like to pretend Eikoden never existed -_-

What about Nakago? I mean, he's in the show a lot more than Suboshi was.

Neo Dead Moon · Post by **Neo Dead Moon** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 11:28 pm

I liked Nakago, hence I didn't put him in the "main characters I didn't like" list.

Anyway, here are the major characters I liked:

Hotohori
Nuriko
Tasuki
Chichiri
Nakago
Soi
Amiboshi

And here are the major characters I didn't like:

All of the Seiryu Seishi except Nakago and Soi
Miaka
Tamahome
Suboshi
Yui

Chiriko and Mitsukakae aren't in either category, since neither do anything important until

[spoiler]they're both about to die.[/spoiler]

KoiNoVash · Post by **KoiNoVash** » Sun May 30, 2004 9:52 am

I just got done watching all of the tv series, I must say I really really loved it. I'm one of the few people in the world who actually liked Miaka, I thought she was cute. I don't think there was a character I didn't like (well maybe the wolf man since he [spoiler]killed my sweet, sweet Nuriko![/spoiler]). Now I gotta actually buy the series and the OVA's ::digs around in money bin:: hey a quarter!

LadyFlameSniper · Post by **LadyFlameSniper** » Sun May 30, 2004 12:17 pm

KoiNoVash wrote: I'm one of the few people in the world who actually liked Miaka, I thought she was cute.

Yay another one!

Hmm I like most of the characters to some degree. Exceptions are Yui for most of the tv series (said that earlier), the Seiryuu seishi... apart from Nakago, Soi, the twins, and perhaps some minor characters. I hated Nakago at first. But I began to like him the second time I saw the series...

Neo Dead Moon wrote: I also like to pretend Eikoden never existed -_-

I've seen the first two episodes of Eikoden. So far this is what I'm getting- while, it's not terrible, this OVA wasn't really necessary. It's beginning to drag out the story too much. And God... Mayo is even worse than Yui was during most of the tv series! What's this chick's problem!?! I hope there aren't anymore OVAs after it. They should've stopped after the first two. I like the art for Eikoden though.

Chiriko and Mitsukakae aren't in either category, since neither do anything important until

[spoiler]
they're both about to die. [/spoiler]

Yeah they didn't do enough. The most memorable things they did were when the group first meets them, and what you said. Their characters were NOT developed enough. It's a shame because they could have been interesting characters. Instead they were usually there in the background not saying much. They were also the only Suzaku seishi to not star in an OVA episode

KoiNoVash · Post by **KoiNoVash** » Sun May 30, 2004 3:19 pm

LadyFlameSniper wrote: Hmm I like most of the characters to some degree. Exceptions are Yui for most of the tv series (said that earlier)

I didn't like Yui through most of the series either. People complain about Miaka being selfish, but some of the stuff Yui did to Miaka and Tamahome is much, much worse. [spoiler]I mean using mind control devices to alter Tamahome's memory to make him think he was in love with Yui is in itself a hundred times worse then any selfish act Miaka did.[/spoiler] And there are more points where I just wanted to reach in the television and strangle Yui.

LadyFlameSniper · Post by **LadyFlameSniper** » Sun May 30, 2004 8:17 pm

Yeah I never understood why so may people call Miaka selfish.

Miaka's real problem.... She's not the brightest girl, and doesn't always go the smartest way about helping the people she cares about.

And Yui blamed Miaka for something that wasn't really her fault. (I heard that what happens in the manga to start the feud is a little different, so it does come off as Miaka's fault though)
[spoiler]
How was Miaka supposed to know that removing her school uniform would disconnect them from each other? And Miaka was very worried when she couldn't find her in the real world. Yui's mind got clouded by- her jealousy of Miaka/Tamahome's romance, and Nakago's manipulation. [/spoiler]

Neo Dead Moon · Post by **Neo Dead Moon** » Mon May 31, 2004 3:06 pm

LadyFlameSniper wrote:
Neo Dead Moon wrote: I also like to pretend Eikoden never existed -_-
I've seen the first two episodes of Eikoden. So far this is what I'm getting- while, it's not terrible, this OVA wasn't really necessary. It's beginning to drag out the story too much. And God... Mayo is even worse than Yui was during most of the tv series! What's this chick's problem!?! I hope there aren't anymore OVAs after it. They should've stopped after the first two. I like the art for Eikoden though

There's two more episodes of Eikoden for you to go, including the stupidest ending in any Fushigi Yuugi related animation ever:

[spoiler]Miaka FORGIVES Mayo for nearly killing her, taking her baby, and destroying everyone and everything she loved![/spoiler]

Mayo makes Yui look like a saint.

ShanSunflower · Post by **ShanSunflower** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 7:08 am

I like Miaka and Yui.

Miaka is far from selfish. Most of the time, people just say she is because she has all sorts of bishounen falling in love with her and only loves one. She's no different than the typical shoujo heroine in terms of personality, either.

Yui has psychological problems. Everyone seems to forget that she tried to commit suicide at one point. That is proof of it. Many of us who suffer from mental illness have done many horrible things we wouldn't have done if we were healthy.

LadyFlameSniper · Post by **LadyFlameSniper** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:23 pm

Miaka is far from selfish. Most of the time, people just say she is because she has all sorts of bishounen falling in love with her and only loves one. She's no different than the typical shoujo heroine in terms of personality, either.

I fail to see how that's selfish in the first place. Doesn't make any sense. They expect her to fall in love with all of them? o_O [/quote]

Cardcaptor Takato · Post by **Cardcaptor Takato** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 10:44 am

I've recently started reading the Fushigi Yuugi manga. So far I'm up to volume three. When I first started reading it, I was confused as to why everyone hated Miaka so much. I thought she was cute and funny and I liked her obessesion with food. I also felt sorry for her because of the tough situation she's going through with her mom. Then, in volume two I started to feel the pain of Miaka's annoyance. I hated how she would run off on her own to try and fight by herself, she wouldn't want Tamahome to save her, then he appears to save her and she wants him to save her, then she whines about how all this is her fault and repeat the cycle. Luckly, it started to pick up again at volume three when Yui becomes a major character in the story. They're times when I just want to scream at this series and chuck it all out the window, but then I just find myself coming back for more. I doubt I'll buy the anime DVDs (that boxset is too expensive), but I'll probably end up reading the rest of the manga.

Post by **Tiff** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 12:01 pm

Cardcaptor Takato wrote: I hated how she would run off on her own to try and fight by herself, she wouldn't want Tamahome to save her, then he appears to save her and she wants him to save her, then she whines about how all this is her fault and repeat the cycle.

That's what annoyed me the most about her.

"IT'S ALL MY FAULT! I HAVE TO GO FIGHT FOR MYSELF! *Gets attacked* OH, HELP ME TOMAHOME! *Tomahome helps* OH, NO, IT'S ALL MY FAULT HE GOT HURT. I MUST RUN AWAY AND TELL HIM HE CAN'T LOVE ME. *Almost gets raped* OH, HELP ME TOMAHOME! *Lather, Rinse, Repeat*"

-_-

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:27 am

I'm curious about the series, and would like to try it out (the anime, that is). Some of the characters sound interesting. But is there any place where I can find good descriptions of the characters' personalities? (not Miaka and Yui, I know what they act like) I've rarely seen that on pages for the seishi on either side, mostly I've just seen descriptions of their history/past, their stats list, or talk about what hunky guys they are. Better yet, could those of you who've seen the anime describe their personalities? There don't have to be spoilers if you don't want (but I don't mind), just like how they act, are they outgoing? shy? mean? reserved? that kind of thing. Characters with interesting personalities are often a reason for me to get interested in a show; I already like Miaka for her connection to my doggie and Yui sounds interesting but I want to know about the others too. I've looked on search engines and websites, but as I said, I haven't seen much in the way of personality descriptions.

By the way, in an answer to a previous question I saw someone asked, Nuriko's seiyuu is Sakamoto Chika, the same as for Yaten on BSSM.

Sailor Moon · Post by **Sailor Moon** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:01 pm

I am a big fan of the Fushigi Yuugi series. I own all the manga volumes and all the anime episodes and OVAs. I read the manga first. Miaka is a great character. I love Tamahome. I love Taka too. I love Tamahome and he is a great character. He has such a great personality. I remember how excited I was during each manga, and then after the manga the anime and I loved the series.

Fushigi Yuugi rules. The manga brings back lots of great memories. I love both versions. I love Tamahome's personality. He reminds me of one of my favorite characters, Mamoru and I love Mamoru so I love him too. I love all the characters. The cast is charming and I enjoyed the plot the whole way through. The sequel is great as well, as it shows what happens after the story and is also wonderful.

Post by **Tiff** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:58 pm

Sailor Moon wrote:I am a big fan of the Fushigi Yuugi series. I own all the manga volumes and all the anime episodes and OVAs. I read the manga first. Miaka is a great character. I love Tamahome. I love Taka too. I love Tamahome and he is a great character. He has such a great personality. I remember how excited I was during each manga, and then after the manga the anime and I loved the series.

Fushigi Yuugi rules. The manga brings back lots of great memories. I love both versions. I love Tamahome's personality. He reminds me of one of my favorite characters, Mamoru and I love Mamoru so I love him too. I love all the characters. The cast is charming and I enjoyed the plot the whole way through. The sequel is great as well, as it shows what happens after the story and is also wonderful.

ADMIN MODE: Sailor Moon, there is NO reason for a post like this after all the times we have told you, over and over, not to repeat yourself. You also managed to once again incorporate Mamoru to a completely unrelated topic.

You have been temporarily banned, until further notice and after further discussion.

LadyFlameSniper · Post by **LadyFlameSniper** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 4:35 pm

Rainbow, I noticed most sites also fail to give any personalities. here are my descriptions. for some trying to be a unbiased as possible

Tamahome- Very money hungry but you find out the reason why later. He's Miaka boyfriend and shows that he loves her a lot. And usually extremely sweet to her. But sometimes cold because of the situations around them

Hotohori- He's the emporer of Konan country. He's very egotistical but seemingly pretends he isn't. He's very much in love with Miaka and protective of her. But Miaka doesn't love him in return. Sometimes his emotions make him go out of control ending upsetting Miaka, such as when he faced Tamahome in a fight (when Tamahome was being brainwashed)

Tasuki- Hot headed, loud, and short tempered. He can be very silly too and has trouble being taken seriously at times. He says he hates women, and later on he says he doesn't anymore because of Miaka.

Nuriko- He's very feminine and a crossdresser. Miaka and other characters thought he was a girl at first. He's also very perverted, egotistical, wacky, gets jealous easily, and he's in love with Hotohori

Chichiri- he's weird, very bubbly (but has a sad past. Somewhat like Minako when you think about it). And he rarely acts totally serious. He also end smost of his sentences with the phrase "no da"

Chiriko- he's a genious, sacrificing and I don't know what else to say. I think I already said that he and Mitsukake weren't developed

Mitsukake- He's a doctor so he's always trying to help heal people. He feels guilty because of how his wife (or was it his girlfriend) Shoka died. Again I don't know what else to say

Nakago- he's the main villain in the tv series. Very cold and manipulative

Soi- she's one of the Seiryuu seishi, and serves Nakago. She's in love with him and would do anything for him. She uses her sexuality at times because it's linked to her special magic power

Suboshi and Amiboshi- they're twins and extremely close to each other. Suboshi is in love with Yui, rash, and rather stubborn.

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:47 pm

Thank you very much, LadyFlameSniper!

DistantMemory · Post by **DistantMemory** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 7:47 pm

LadyFlameSniper wrote:Amiboshi is in love with Yui, rash, and rather stubborn.

O.o? Maybe it's just me, but I always thought that Suboshi liked Yui.

My favorites are Yui, Suboshi, and Miaka. I felt bad for Yui when Miaka told her that she came back for her, then turned right around and told Tamahome that she came back only for him (though I sometimes wonder about the "only" part because she does honestly care for both of them).

Even though Suboshi's intentions to protect Yui were psychotic, at least Yui was protected, right? ^^?

Miaka sorta reminds me of my best friend. With the exception of being a glutton, of course.

That must be why I like her so much.

LadyFlameSniper · Post by **LadyFlameSniper** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:18 pm

No you're right. Sorry I meant Suboshi. And I also meant Suboshi when I called him stubborn. He also tends to make rash decisons since he's so protective of Yui.