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This OAV (original animation video) adventure brings back all the characters from the sprawling broadcast series--even ones who were killed. When Miaka, Tomahome (who now lives in the real world), Keisuke, and Tetsuya go visit the grave of Takikio, the one-time priestess of Genbu, Tomahome mysteriously vanishes back into Universe of the Four Gods. Miaka and Yui join him there, causing the Warriors of Suzaku and Seiryu to reassemble. Their reappearance has been arranged by Tenkuo, the former master of the evil Nagako, who hopes to rule the alternate world. Yui summons all four Gods to seal him away and prevent any further contact between the two worlds--which also means Miaka and Tomahome must separate. The secondary characters remain more entertaining than the whiny Miaka, especially sorcerer-in-training Chichiri and mountain bandit Tasuki. Viewers should watch the broadcast series before the OAVs, or they'll be hopelessly lost. Each episode is followed by anomake, or extra: a chapter of "Fûshigi Yûgi Rest and Relaxation Bus Trip: The Tale of the Forbidden Women's Hot Spring Resort," an offbeat farce that features the characters as themselves and as actors playing those roles. It provides a welcome break from the turgid melodrama of the main episodes, much the way Kyogen comedies are traditionally performed with Noh tragedies in the Japanese theater. Genki Yoshimura's script exhibits some chronological problems. When Tomahome arrived in Konan in episode 1, 50 years had passed since the battle at the end of the broadcast series, and Hotohori's grandson was emperor. When Tomahome and Miaka visit Konan in episode 5, only two years have elapsed and Hotohori's infant son occupies the throne. However, these inconsistencies are not likely to trouble fans of this mawkish magical-girl series. Much of the final episode, which is nearly twice as long as the others, is spent on a convoluted subplot involving Tomahome and Taka appearing in the same time and place when they're the same person. As a result, there's little time for the final battle. Perhaps it shouldn't feel too decisive: Miaka's final words to the remaining six Warriors of Suzaku, "I know we'll meet again," suggest that further sequels may already be in the works. Rated 16 and up for nudity, sexual situations, attempted rape, suggested incest, and violence.--Charles Solomon
Excellent continuation to an excellent show! First things first: the editorial review is incorrect. The discrepancy pointed out there is not a discrepancy. When Tamahome gets sent back to the book, he is being tricked into thinking that it's 50 years after the battle, when it really was not nearly so long.
I think, not only was the storyline great, and convoluted, but it was just a wonderful next step for an amazing anime. They really put love to the test, and we get the chance to go deeper into some of the characters.
There is some racy stuff, which I personally felt was not completely necessary, but it's there.
In all, it was very, very good!
Pretty Good Some Spoilers indicated.
The first 3 episodes will confuse anybody who did not see the series, and make sure you pay close attention to details so you won't get lost because it is possible. If you read Charles Solomon's review, there are some major errors in the plot. Yet the whole thing about 50 years passing when Tama arrives then only 2 years when Taka and Miaka go together is not one of them. For those of you who don't understand the whole "Tama being Nakago thing" *SPOILER* it's because Tomo created an illusion which make him think that 50 years had passed, etc. Tech none of that really happened. This was all to convince him that his body and soul were switched with Nakago in order to poison him.
If you are wondering how Tamahome was able to be reborn, it will be explained in those first 3 episodes, but otherwise I thought they were poorly written. *SPOILERS* Yui's hair is longer which is impossible because it couldn't have grown overnight. Also it signifies that the girls are in hs with their new uniforms, etc, when really they had just finished entrance exams at the end of the real series. The stupidest change is that it shows that Miaka met Taka at a restaurant and he was her waiter instead of her brother telling her that he found someone that claimed he was looking for his true love.
The rest of the ova is quite good tho. There's a 5th priestess and you'll prob be a lil suprised to who it is. You get to learn more about Chichiri who is awesome. Taski is also so cute, and you'll see how the bonds between him, Miaka, and Taka changed. The plot is a little confusing though for most people, but if you pay attention everything should be okay. *SPOILER* Hint for those people who get lost when they see Taka and Tamahome. Taka is the real one.
Best part of the ova. The hot springs scenes inbetween! Amiboshi and Chiriko are just so cute. Anywayz those inbetween scenes make the ova worth while. So it gets 4 out of 5 stars for those mistakes. Def. a good buy.Excellent Sequel to a 5-stars Anime Series DO NOT LISTEN TO MICHELLE FROM ANAHEIM! I'm sorry to say this but maybe you didn't understand this series much because you don't have a mind. It's actually quite easy to understand if you just keep on watching. And sure, it did puzzle me when I saw Taka and Tamahome as two separate beings, but that's what builds up the story line. And what helps build up the story line is what makes it better. I actually liked this OVA. It was creative and kept me wondering what the hell was going to happen next. The only part I hated about it was the incest thing... and that's nasty. But other than that, I love the rest. Tamahome couldn't be more hotter haha. But I liked him better in the beginning of the SUZAKU SERIES. He was more funny and entertaining, he still is, but he seems too stuck to Miaka. But other than their love, there is more to this anime. I couldn't explain how good this anime is because you'll just have to see it for yourself. It's excellent I'M TELLING YA! It's a must-get.
