Transported to the Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka is saved from the Imperial Guards when she is proclaimed to be the Priestess of Suzaku. But now she must deal with the lovestruck Emperor and the ire of his would-be bride.
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Transported by the book The Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka, a Japanese schoolgirl more interested in snacks than studies, continues her adventures in a mythical ancient China. Her budding romance with the dashing Tamahome is played against the threat of an attack from the rival kingdom of Kutuo. It's imperative that Miaka, in her role as Priestess of Suzaku, find the remaining four supernatural warriors and summon the protector-deity of the realm of Konan, where she's taken refuge. She's also tested by Tai Yi-Jun, a crotchety old woman who controls the fictional universe. Miaka is sent back to her own world for a brief stay, but the bond with Tamahome proves too strong: she turns shuns her old life to venture back to Konan.
In addition to the unfolding narrative, the end of each chapter includes Watase's rambling letters to her readers that discuss everything from her thoughts about manga to her shoe size. --Charles Solomon
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.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
As good as the "Priestess",
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This review is from: Oracle (Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 2) (Paperback)
For those of you who don't know, "Oracle" is the second volume of Yu Watase's manga, Fushigi Yugi. In volume one, we were introduced to Miaka, who gets magically plunged into a book entitled "The Universe of The Four Gods"; a sort of a Chinese fairy-tale, if you will. In it, she meets a couple of very hot guys who fall in love with her (well, this is *shojo* after all ^_~). In order for Miaka to escape the book (who'd wanna! ), she has to find the "seven constelations" (seven people, each of whom have a chinese character for a constelation) and release the power of Suzaku. In book two, we start to get a better feel for the characters. At times it does get a little melodramatic, but it was still a very sweet and funny book. I think the reason I like Watase sensei, even though I don't go for shojo in general, is that she sort of mocks the conventions associated with girl's manga. The "Pardon the Parody" sections are perfect examples; in them, Watase sensei takes scenes from this manga, changing the last frame to make it into a joke. They are simply hilarious, and help to keep the manga from seeming too sappy. All in all, "Oracle" is a good follow up to "Priestess." Be warned, though: It ends in a clifhanger (arrgg! Why don't they publish manga faster?) ^_^
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great entertaining book!,
This review is from: Oracle (Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 2) (Paperback)
Fushigi Yugi is the 1st manga book I ever bought. It is very entertaining, definitely will make you laugh out loud! I read the summary of the story on the net before I decided to spend money on the graphic novels. Trust me, it is a totally different experience to see the real plot. Graphic novels are a good choice to buy, because you can read more in one neat book, rather than in lots of books, if you know what I mean. In case you didn't know, FY's third volume is already out-"Disciple" check it out. I personally love the art work of Watase Yuu, it has some really sophisticated, detailed graphs, as well as some funny cute ones! I just love the combination! Anyway, it is 100% worth to own the book, and an absolute page turner, oh and those hopelessly romantic scenes^~^ My e-mail address is zsunny218@hotmail.com, if you have any hesitations towards purchasing this products, feel free to ask anything,ok?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful story that goes along with wonderful art,
By SapphiraC (Dickson, TN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Oracle (Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 2) (Paperback)
I've been a fan of Fushigi Yuugi ever since one of my friends introduced me to it. Now I own three volumes, plus the 1st and 2nd OAVs....and still can't get enough of it. The TV series is different from the manga, the events in it are either switched around, or changed entirely. This volume covers volume 2 and the first part of volume three, and the art compliments the story well. Though I frowned a little bit when Viz used the Chinese names for most of what the TV series used the Japanese names for, I still enjoyed it very much. I cannot wait until "Disciple" comes out.
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