Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play

4/13/1995

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

4/1/1995

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

4/27/1995

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.

5/4/1995

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.

5/11/1995

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.

5/18/1995

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

5/25/1995

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

6/1/1995

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.

6/8/1995

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

6/15/1995

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?

6/22/1995

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

6/29/1995

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.

7/6/1995

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.

7/13/1995

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.

7/20/1995

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.

7/27/1995

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

8/3/1995

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.

8/10/1995

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

8/17/1995

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.

8/24/1995

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.

8/31/1995

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

9/7/1995

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.

9/14/1995

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

9/21/1995

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.

9/28/1995

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.

10/5/1995

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.

10/12/1995

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

10/19/1995

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.

10/26/1995

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.

11/2/1995

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.

11/9/1995

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.

11/16/1995

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

11/23/1995

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.

11/30/1995

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

12/7/1995

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.

12/14/1995

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.

12/21/1995

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

12/28/1995

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.

1/4/1996

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?

1/11/1996

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.

1/18/1996

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.

1/25/1996

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

2/1/1996

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

2/8/1996

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

2/15/1996

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.

2/22/1996

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.

2/29/1996

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

3/7/1996

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

3/14/1996

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

3/21/1996

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

3/28/1996

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