Synopsis
Continues the story of Mysterious Play
Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo discover a mysterious antique book glowing red in the National Library, pulling them into another world. There, they encounter aggressive slave traders but escape thanks to Tamahome, a powerful youth with a Chinese character on his forehead. Soon after, the red light returns, taking Yui back to their world. Eager to find Yui, Miaka asks Tamahome for help. The stakes rise when they meet Emperor Hotohori, who believes Miaka is the foretold priestess of the kingdom's guardian deity, Suzaku. Gathering the god's seven Celestial Warriors allows the priestess to summon Suzaku to grant any wish. Hotohori sees this as a way to save his country and convinces Miaka to take on the priestess role, which could also help her situation. Meanwhile, Yui finds herself back at the library, realizing she is alone. Powerless to intervene, she can only watch as Miaka embarks on dangerous adventures as the protagonist of the mysterious book.
In this installment
After their journey through the magical book Fushigi Yuugi, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo have returned to everyday life, and Miaka was able to bring Tamahome out of The Universe of the Four Gods. But their happiness is soon threatened by new obstacles. While visiting the graves of the other girls who once entered The Universe of the Four Gods, Tamahome vanishes after being consumed by a red light, leaving Miaka heartbroken. Having witnessed this, Miaka's brother Keisuke and his friend Tetsuya Kajiwara promise to help her find Tamahome. Meanwhile, Tamahome is pulled back into the book, where he learns that fifty years have passed since he left and that his former enemy Nakago has taken over his identity. Can Miaka and Tamahome overcome these difficulties and be reunited, or are they destined to stay apart forever? Also, the priestesses Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo, together with the Celestial Warriors of Suzaku and Seiryuu, take a bus trip to a hot spring resort for some relaxation. Despite the long ride, the group stays cheerful with playful tricks, unaware of the surprises that await them at their destination.
Background
Fushigi Yuugi OVA received two DVD releases in Japan from Bandai Namco Arts, formerly known as Bandai Visuals. The first was released on October 25, 1996, with the second being released on August 25, 2002. Between the two, on June 5, 2001, a DVD combo set titled Fushigi Yuugi: The Mysterious Play OVA was made available by Geneon Entertainment, bundling the first OVA together with Fushigi Yuugi: Dai Ni Bu. The set—presently out of print—includes additional content such as English and Japanese language tracks, an image gallery, and a brochure with supplementary information and pictures. Geneon Entertainment also made available an English dubbed version of Fushigi Yuugi OVA that aired on the International Channel starting December 30, 2003.
