“Miaka and Tamahome face new trials after leaving the book; later, the warriors enjoy a hot spring trip.”
Mysterious Play OVA
ふしぎ遊戯
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Synopsis
Miaka and Tamahome face new trials after leaving the book; later, the warriors enjoy a hot spring trip.
Having concluded their adventure inside the mystical book The Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo resume their ordinary lives with but one exception: upon returning to the real world, Miaka is permitted to bring her beloved Tamahome along with her. However, their newfound happiness is soon put to the test when mysterious circumstances threaten to separate the couple once more. As Miaka faces the possibility of losing Tamahome, she finds herself drawn back into the world of the book, where time has passed differently and familiar faces may not be what they seem. The journey to reunite will challenge their bond and force them to confront new trials that go beyond their previous adventure. Fushigi Yuugi Otsukare Ian Bus Ryokou: Kindan no Josei Onsen-hen The Celestial Warriors of gods Suzaku and Seiryuu, alongside their priestesses, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo, are granted a bus trip to a special hot spring resort to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. As the lively group embarks on their journey, their playful antics and camaraderie make for a lighthearted adventure, though they remain unaware that their destination may hold unexpected surprises in store.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
What 7 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.13 · split reception
6.5 pts
Recommenders 9.5 · others 3.0
↑ 0.57
Running avg · Feb 2007 → Jun 2020
- 10 “This sequel delivers the crucial answers the prequel withheld, piecing every mystery into a satisfying whole that can genuinely alter how you view your own life. The early episodes are confusing,...”
- 9 “The OVA delivers beautiful art and raw, realistic emotion—especially during Tamahome’s gripping identity crisis—that makes it worth watching for any Fushigi Yugi fan. Yet the storyline starts off...”
- 6 “It was great having the whole gang back and the omake were absolutely hilarious. Still, the story leaned too hard into emo melodrama and crammed its big emotional resolution into barely five...”
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- Format 3 × 28′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 24m all episodes
- Aired Oct 1996 – Feb 1997
- Source Ova media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0357 catalog
Produced by
- Bandai Visual Producer
- Movic Producer
Licensed by
- Media Blasters Licensor
- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor