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Fushigi Yugi - The Mysterious Play - Illusions (Vol. 1) [VHS]

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is the first volume including the 3 episodes of OAV 1. The next 2 volumes include 6 episodes from the OAV 2. These OAVs continue from the ending of the TV series so obviously don't watch these until you have seen the TV series first because it will spoil parts of the story.

I must say that the OAVs did not impress me as much as the TV series did. Well, with only a total of 9 episodes, how much can be said?

This OAV talks of the new life of Miaka and Yui. With circumstances not under their control they must return into the Universe of the Four Gods once again.

The animation quality is more mature than the TV series. Throughout the 9 episodes, they actually show some nudity so this may not be appropriate for younger viewers of the series. If you are a fan of the TV series, definately get this. I don't think anything I say will affect you not checking it out for yourself :)

Finally at the end of each episode they include these special mini-featurettes. In the first OAV they have this trip to the hotsprings where it's just pure comedy and laughter! Second OAV includes outtakes from the scenes that are sometimes funny but some I didn't understand too well.

Final note: Great TV series, okay OAV. Seemed too rushed in the OAV trying to tell bigger stories in too little time is a problem of magnitude. Another example of this: Escaflowne the Movie - A Girl in Gaea.

I had heard so much about the OAVs and was so dissapointed by only being able to read about them online... Then I found this video! The rumors about it being confusing were quite true, but this is due to the fact that there are 2 OAVs. Because the manga (~comic book) and the viedeos ended differently, when they made the video of the 2nd part of FY manga (the 2nd OAV) it didn't really make sense so they added this OAV in as a filler. So although it is confusing, it soon makes sense and sets the scene with our favorite characters and the age old question of if Miaka and Tamahome can be together. What i love about this video is that however shocking or sad an episode might be, after contidued a very funny side story! All in all, if you are a FY fan (especially you jade) you have to get this and the even better parts that follow!

This is a review for the dubbed version, although I have also seen a fansubbed version of the entire FY OAV series. All of the voide actors from the television series Pioneer dub have returned to do the voices, and I was relieved to find this out. This 1st original video series is a bridge to the 2nd series, or tapes 2 and 3. The story was very difficult to understand in the subtitled version I saw, but the dub adds little things here and there to flesh the story out more. Also, the video extras at the end of each episode contain the infamous Fushigi Yuugi Recreational Bus Trip to the Forbidden Women's Hot Spring and this dub is just as funny as the original, especially if English is your native language. As to the story, it's quite different from the television series, but it is worth watching just to see everyone again. Tasuki and Chichiri fans won't be disappointed. My only complaint is that the theme songs weren't subtitled this time around, only the end theme at the very end of each tape.

i found this is a store and just HAD to buy it. it was worth it too. this is a great movie for anyone out there who's seen the 1st series. just when you think everything is resolved and miaka and tamahome are gonna live happily ever after, something new happens. the only reason that i gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because of two scenes. the first might not be good for little kids (but then again, there were scenes in the original FY series that might not have been good for little kids...) and also because of a scene where... well, i REALLY don't want to give anything away but some bad stuff happens to my favorite character (well, let's see here, who could that be?). let me just say that this is a great movie and well worth any amount of money.

This is the first of I think two OVA's. Anyway, it is based around the first miko(pristess) vanishing and a fith miko is to replace her. I won't give away any spoiler though (^.~). As, for the movie it is basic FY tape; Mystery, Romance, Comedy and my favorite character Chichiri. The reason for the title is they have little none chibified second parts. They themselve are good to get this tape. It is a must for any FY fan.( Gee, I just wrote a very over used statment.) But, hey you don't have to take my word for it.

Plot: (tiny spolier warning if you haven't seen the whole FY TV series) Miaka, now in High School, and Taka (Tamahome) have been living peacefully in Tokyo when one day Taka disappears, drawn back into "The Universe of the Four Gods", where he is tricked into believing he's Nakago. Things progress from there and Miaka has to go back into the book, gather the Suzaku seven, and defeat some more villains. All the while Taka has to come to grips with who he really is, Taka or Tamahome? Character or real person?

My thoughts: Some aspects are good, some not so good. The issues that Taka has to deal with is probably accurate for what he would have been through. It's darker than the TV show, more of a drama than a comedy, but it's not bad. There are these really funny "Bus Trip" extras stuff, and some outtakes.

A must see for Fushigi Yugi fans. I wouldn't recommend watching it until you've seen the whole FY TV series.

I don't know why they don't sell the subtitled version here,but oh well. I watched the sub version and loved it. I admit that the story was a bit intense and kind of depressing, with only a few comic moments, but it was interesting, and the break cartoons inbetween each episode,(Journey to the Forbidden Women's Hot Spring), staring the FY characters, was hillarious and a great breather from the somber mood that the episodes often had. It's recommendation is for sixteen and up, and I agree with that since there is some mild nudity in the second episode. But I would definately buy it if you are a FY fan!

I had heard so much about the OAVs and was so dissapointed by only being able to read about them online... Then I found this video! The rumors about it being confusing were quite true, but this is due to the fact that there are 2 OAVs. Because the manga (~comic book) and the viedeos ended differently, when they made the video of the 2nd part of FY manga (the 2nd OAV) it didn't really make sense so they added this OAV in as a filler. So although it is confusing, it soon makes sense and sets the scene with our favorite characters and the age old question of if Miaka and Tamahome can be together. What i love about this video is that however shocking or sad an episode might be, after contidued a very funny side story! All in all, if you are a FY fan (especially you jade) you have to get this and the even better parts that follow!

It was great to see more FY! And everyone was very true to form. As always, the question of Tamahome and Miaka being allowed to stay together is on everyone's minds. (I thought that was already answered!) The omake theater at the end of each episode is a lot of fun. But it seemed like there was a very long story arc squished into just a few episodes. Unless you're desparate, be patient for the manga to be translated! It is coming--slowly but surely.

This is the first of I think two OVA's. Anyway, it is based around the first miko(pristess) vanishing and a fith miko is to replace her. I won't give away any spoiler though (^.~). As, for the movie it is basic FY tape; Mystery, Romance, Comedy and my favorite character Chichiri. The reason for the title is they have little none chibified second parts. They themselve are good to get this tape. It is a must for any FY fan.( Gee, I just wrote a very over used statment.) But, hey you don't have to take my word for it.