Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 5 [Paperback]

Yuu Watase (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 7, 2006

In the midst of a heated battle, Takiko is transported back to her own world. There, all the problems she escaped through her father's book are waiting for her: her mother's funeral, her father's disapproval, and her reunion with Mr. Ohsugi, her first love. But with the wisdom and strength she's found as the Priestess of Genbu, Takiko knows what she has to do. And when she discovers that the wishes of the Priestess really do have power in her world, she realizes that she must find a way to return to the Universe of the Four Gods!

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About the Author

A manga artist for over ten years, Yuu Watase's debut came in 1989 at the age of 18 when her short story Pajama de Ojama (An Intrusion in Pajamas) appeared in the monthly Sh?jo Comic manga anthology. Since then she has written and drawn some 50 volumes worth of different short stories and long-running manga series, including the fantastically popular Fushigi Y?gi, also available in English from VIZ. Her works have provided the basis for two television series, an OVA series, anime soundtrack CDs, and a string of novels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (November 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421505800
• ISBN-13: 978-1421505800
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #906,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it's awesome, March 28, 2007

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MegaTank - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 5 (Paperback)

I'm a fan of old school fushigi yugi, but Takiko is such a better character than Miaka. She's braver, can actually defend herself with a b*tchin naginata, and doesn't whine. She has so much more motivation too. Miaka just had school problems and a fight with moms. Takiko is fine in school, but with a dead moms and a dad that doesn't want her. much more tragic. I have very high expectations for the series. It feels more grown up than FY; I wish it was like this the first time around!! the only bad thing is that by the time I discovered the first FY, all the books and anime had already come out. Now I have to wait to finish Genbu!!!! ARGH!!! but I'll be right there, no matter how long it takes. that's how good this series is. don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise. they're just lying to themselves.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the continuation of a magnificent saga.., November 11, 2006

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m.lg "the prophet" (in another planet) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 5 (Paperback)

this is another installment of yu watase's FY: GK. this, like the other genbu's, is sure to not disappoint. it keeps the reader @ the edge of her/his seat and won't let go. worth the read...by far!! if u are a yu watase fan, u are likely to enjoy this manga.

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't forget this anime, December 31, 2007

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Kae (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 5 (Paperback)

I love every anime created by Watase Yuu, especially Fushigi Yuugi. Even though I finished reading the first original Fushigi Yuugi, I have to read this anime again. I love it!
When Watase started writing another version of this anime, I was so excited. After I read this (Genbu Kaiden), I love Takiko and Rimudo so much. I want both of them be together at the end.
This anime is awesome!