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Fushigi Yugi - The Mysterious Play: Box Set 2 - Seiryu (ep. 27-52)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013023028296
Format: Animated, Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Geneon [Pioneer]
Languages: Japanese (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 StereoEnglish (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 StereoEnglish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Geneon [Pioneer]
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 12, 2000
Running Time: 650 minutes
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Theatrical Release Date: May 26, 2000
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Editorial Review:
The second four-disc set of Fushigi Yûgi continues the adventures of Miaka and Yui, two Japanese middle-school girls drawn into an ancient Chinese book, The Universe of the Four Gods. The later episodes are darker in tone, marked by threats of rape, attempted rape, and the deaths of several secondary characters (some of whom die two or three times). Miaka and her friends, who fight in the name of the "beast-god" Suzaku, are pitted against the warriors of the rival deity, Seiryu: twins Amiboshi and Suboshi; werewolf Ashitare; lightning-wielding Soi; Miboshi, who looks like a tiny monk; Tomo, who dresses like a Peking Opera general; and the icily vicious Nagako. Nagako commands this troop in the name of Yui, who is waging a vendetta against Miaka. Despite the myriad plots, battles, and spells, director Hajime Kamegaki focuses on the romance between Miaka and martial artist Tamahome. Tamahome has lost the outlaw panache that initially made him attractive, and Miaka has grown no more prepossessing. She whines continuously, and every third episode seems to end with her either declaring she'll never forgive some evil or apologizing for not living up to someone's expectations. What does Tamahome see in her? Their endless proclamations of undying fidelity leave little time for the activities of the more colorful and interesting supporting characters--transvestite Nuriko, sorcerer-in-training Chichiri, and mountain bandit Tasuki. While Miaka and her friends slog on, her brother Keisuke and his friend Tetsuya are reading The Universe of the Four Gods and tracking its effects in the real world. The final battle that pits Tomahome against Nagako and Suzaku against Seiryu proves more anticlimactic than apocalyptic. Kamegaki has several key events occur off camera, including Yui's final wish to Seiryu and how Miaka escapes from the penalty customarily imposed on those who summon Suzaku. Fushigi Yûgi should be seen one or two episodes at a time: watching for more than an hour is like eating a box of bonbons in one sitting. Rated 13 and up for violence, nudity, and sexual situations, including suggestions of rape. --Charles Solomon
The heartrending conclusion to Fushigi Yugi the Mysterious Play! All 26 Episodes of the second season of the series available on four DVD's (in a collected eight volume boxed set). Join Miaka as she struggles to overcome Yui's betrayal and the deadly obstacles of the Seiryu Seven to protect her adoped kingdom, her friends and her true love. *Packaged in a high quality collectors boxed set with many extras: Fushigi Yugi music videos, non-credit closing, character notes and more.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great series continues!
Well the bad news is the "i have always loved you" crap saturates the 2nd season just as much as it did season 1. The good news is the action, suspense, magical powers, and compelling story line follows suit as well! This season is loaded with fights, action, death, love, loyalty, deception, and drama. This season flows even better because the story line was already established last season. We leave the book and take place in the real world. The animators even threw in existing buildings of major ... Read More
Rating: - Fushigi Yugi
I watched this anime when I first started like anime and now I finally own it. It's a classic soap opera Totally love it.
Rating:  - An overall review of all Fushigi Yugi...
I will try to write a review of the entire Fushigi Yugi series so that you can have a complete (and overall) picture of this wonderful anime. Therefore, if you don't want to know what happens next then please stop reading the specific section because spoilers will be included all over in the review that is to follow.
Apart from it, I will try to maintain an overall review so that to inform the reader as much as possible without giving too much away.
Fushigi Yugi - The Mysterious ... Read More
Rating: - Even Better than the First Half!
Although the first half was comical, this is where the drama sets in. When I bought the VHS version, we took our time buying the first half of the set. When it got more serious, we started buying almost three at a time (my mother and sister was helping us out with it).
At the second half, Yui and Miaka are now priestesses of Two of the Four Gods (Miaka: Suzaku, and Yui: Seiryu). The most significant warrior in their corner are Tamahome (who's become a BIG softie) and Nakago (who's a cold ... Read More
Rating:  - Caution: About the New/Used DVDs
I want to second the warning about the 3 disk Import DVDs that are being sold in the New/Used section. While I was able to get mine to play and all episodes were there, the quality is pretty bad. The picture is dark and grainy and the sound track does not match up with the visual. Sound effects and voices occur a few seconds after the action. It's really quite disappointing.
I'm puzzled as to why there are no (or at least none listed as such) used DVDs of the "legitimate" 4 disk version. ... Read More
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