General History

"When the country is on the brink of destruction, a girl from another world will throw
open the door between her world and ours. She will be the priestess of our country's
guardian god; she will gather the seven sichiseishi born from stars to protect her and
summon the god to save our country."

In the Universe of the Four Gods, this prophecy exists throughout the four main
countries of Hokkan, Sairou, Konan, and Kutou. Each country believes that a girl will
cross between worlds and summon their god: Genbu, the black tortoise or warrior for
northern Hokkan; Byakko, the white tiger for western Sairou; Suzaku, the red bird for
southern Konan; and Seiryuu, the blue dragon for eastern Kutou. Each god holds under
him seven star contellations that mark seven chosen men and women as shichiseishi
(celestial warriors) chosen to protect the priestess when she comes. The shichiseishi is
given a special power that is used to protect her.
 Real World Protagonists
Miaka Yūki (Yūki Miaka) is the main character in the manga and anime series Fushigi Yūgi. She's
an ordinary high school girl with a tremendous appetite and is generous and cares greatly for others.
She became the priestess of Suzaku, or the Suzaku no Miko. She admittedly isn't the brightest
crayon in the box, despite studying extensively for her high school entrance exams and going to juku
(cram school) for hours on end. Her goal is to pass the entrance exam for Junon High School to
please her mother and be with her best friend Yui (an admitted genius), though she really wants to
attend Yotsubadai High School with her friends.

Miaka is also an avid fan of anime and imitates several characters during the course of the story. In
episode 5 she impersonates Sailor Moon's "I will punish you, in the name of the moon" introduction
(this is also a nod to the fact that actress Kae Araki was the voice of Sailor Chibi-Moon) and in later
episodes mimicks Astroboy and even Doraemon.
Name Yuuki Miaka "Suzaku No Miko"
Date Of Birth: 12 May 1977
Age: 15
Height: 1.58m (about 5 feet, 2 and 1/4 inches)
Weight: 48 kg.
Blood type: B
Birthplace: Tokyo
Third District Junior High School, 9th Grade, 4th Homeroom, Seat Number 18.
Family: Mother and older brother (Keisuke)
Hobbies: Reading manga (comics), eating and making cookies
Abilities: As a priestess of Suzaku, has a latent ability to protect herself.
Voices: Kae Araki (Japanese), Ruby Marlowe (English), Rose Barin (Tagalog)

Personality
Outgoing and optimistic. Amiable with everyone. Tends to be guileless and sentimental. Never
suspicious. Naïve, but sometimes surprises adults with an insightful comment. Can be unassuming.
Magnanimous and courageous but somewhat unsophisticated. Seems to give the impression that she
always needs help so she always seems to have someone looking after her. Believes herself to be
considerate.
 Yui Hongo (Hongou Yui) A very intelligent girl and Miaka's best friend in the real world. Yui
becomes trapped in the book universe while trying to help Miaka to return to the real world, and is
subsequently caught and raped by bandits. Distraught, she tries to slit her wrists, but is found by
Nakago and who brings her to Kutou. Not realising that her rape was orchestrated by Nakago, Yui
begins to blame Miaka for what happened to her and turns against her former best friend, becoming
the Priestess of Seiryū (Seiryū no Miko), swearing to fight against Miaka and to take Tamahome
from her (Yui is also in love with Tamahome). After succeeding in summoning Seiryū, Yui uses her
first wish to seal away Suzaku's powers. Her second wish is to take Miaka and herself back to their
world, hoping to separate Miaka and Tamahome, but Tamahome also arrives in their world with
them. Upon learning that Nakago had been using her all along, she has a change of heart and
redeems herself by using her third and last wish to disable the seal on Suzaku, allowing Miaka to
summon it, but she is absorbed by Seiryū afterwards. After summoning Suzaku, Miaka used her first
wish to rescue Yui, and they became friends again.

It should be noted that Yui was not in fact raped, but led to believe she was raped. Nakago rescued
her shortly after she was knocked out by the bandits and let her come to her own conclusions after
she regained consciousness.
Name Hongo Yui "Seiryuu no Miko"
Date of Birth: 26 October 1977
Age: 15
Height: 1.62m (5 feet, 3 3/4 inches)
Bloodtype: AB
Birthpalce: Tokyo
Family: Parents
Hobbies: Reading mystery novels, appreciates music
Abilities: Excels in studying and exercising, and can speak English.
Voices: Yumi Touma (Japanese), Wendee Lee (English)

Personality
In keeping with her looks, she is more mature than an average 15-year-old. Bold and confident in
everything she does. Tends to see the world in black and white. Passionate, but passions turn to fury
with perceived betrayal. On the outside, she's supremely self-confident, but underneath, she longs for
someone to take care of her.
Suzaku is the red Phoenix god and also the protector of the country of
Konan (Hong Nan). He appears to Miaka later when she has returned
to her world and asks for her help. He is compassionate as far as the
beast gods go, and honestly tries to allow Miaka and Tamahome to be
together forever.
The Seven Seishi of Suzaku
First portrayed as greedy and only seems to want to help out when he is paid. Of course later on in
the series it is revealed that he only acts greedy for a special cause. He later fell in love with Miaka
after she confessed her love to him and was struck ill. He cares for all the Suzaku Seven and is
deeply wounded when some of them die. Tamahome is an easy-going, lovable and sexy warrior. In
the OVA Season 1 3rd episode, he is reborn in Miaka's world as Taka.

Star Constellation Name Tamahome "Fighter"

Real Name: Sō Kishuku ~ Xong Gui-Xiu
AKA: Taka Sukunami, Obake-chan (Little Ghost)
Character: Ogre (could also mean Devil or Ghost), located on his forehead
Constellation: Cancer
Date Of Birth: 28 June
Age: 17
Height: 1.80m (about 5 feet, 11 inches)
Bloodtype: O
Birthplace:
Hakko Village, Juso prefecture in Konan Empire ~ Bai-Jiang Village,
Shou-Shuang Prefecture, Hong-Nan

Weapon: Fists, street fighting, nunchaaku (when he sided with Seiryu)

Family:
Father (Kyuen), mother (Yuugetsu - died when he was 12),
2 younger brothers (Chuei ~Zhong Rong (12) and Shunkei ~ Chun-Jing (7)),
and 2 younger sisters (Gyokuran ~ Yu-Lun (9) and Yuiren ~ Jie-Lian (5))

Hobbies: Making money

Abilities:
Martial arts in general, he has the ability to channel his Chi into energy blast's and when emotionally
motivated he can sometimes use his Chi to increase his strength, speed and reflexes in combat

Personality:
On the outside he is very chipper, and that leads to some comic expressions. But he's tough on the
inside (so he thinks). On the other hand, he is very shy. (He had to become stoic for his family's
sake.) That's why he was hard on Miaka at first. He sacrifices himself for the sake of others, and
won't back down against an enemy.
Voices:
Hikaru Midorikawa (Japanese), David Hayter as Sean Barker (English), Lloyd Navera (Tagalog).

Taka Sukunami:
Miaka's last wish was for her and Tamahome to be together forever. Encouraged by her warriors and
by Taiitsukun, Miaka hoped that her heart's desire would be granted. A month later, after her middle
school graduation, Miaka's older brother Keisuke introduced her to a new classmate of his, Taka
Sukunami. Taka remembered a past life when he was one of seven destined to protect a young girl
who would save their world from destruction. He remembered that he was once called Tamahome,
but he didn't remember any particular details about his former life. During a class field trip to the
Takamatsuzuka Burial Mound in Nara, Suzaku reached out to Miaka to aid him on a quest. A Demon
God was threatening the Universe of the Four Gods and her world, and Miaka was once again
needed to save the world. A later encounter with Suzaku gives Miaka even more answers as to the
origins of Taka. The love between Miaka and Taka was a strong source of Suzaku's powers, and
because of their strong love, Suzaku was able to create a version of Tamahome to exist in the real
world. However, the Demon God (later revealed to be Tenkō) realized that Suzaku's powers were
weak in the real world (attributed to the fact that the southern wall of the Takamatsuzuka Burial
Mound was destroyed by grave robbers) and was attempting to ursurp the powers of heaven and
destroy everything. Suzaku charged Miaka with the quest of retrieving seven stones (one which had
already been recovered) which contained Tamahome's memories. When Tamahome's memories were
placed back into Taka, Suzaku's powers would be restored and Tenkō could be sealed away once
more..
The beautiful narcissistic fourth emperor of Konan. When he first heard about the Suzaku no Miko
at a young age, he thought the priestess would be the one for him and love him for himself, instead
of his title. Eventually, when he met Miaka, he loved her deeply and would do anything for her.
Thus, he became Tamahome's rival, but stepped aside when he realized Miaka only had eyes for
Tamahome. He eventually marries a woman named Houki, who bears a striking resemblance to
Nuriko. He is killed by Nakago during the battle between Konan and Kutou, leaving Houki pregnant
with his son Boushin.
Star Constellation Name Hotohori "Prince Swordsman"
Real Name: Seishuku ~ Xing-Xiu
AKA: Saihitei ~ Cai-Pi-Di
Character: Stars, located on the left side of his neck
Constellation: Hydra
Date Of Birth: 2 April
Age: 18
Height: 1.82m (5 feet, 11½ inches)
Bloodtype: A

Birthplace:
Eiyo, Capital of Konan Empire ~ Rong-Yang, capital city of the Hong-Nan Empire

Weapon: Sword

Family:
Mother (Motaikō), elder brother (Shu Tendō), 3 half brothers (Ōgi, Bogyoku, and Kotsuki),
2 younger half-sisters, wife (You Houki) and son (Boushin AKA Reizeitei)

Hobbies: Reading, fashion

Abilities: Fencing (received expert training as a child)
Voices: Takehito Koyasu (Japanese), Kirk Thornton as Sparky Thornton (English)

Personality
He seems like the type that hides his feelings, but he's actually a warm and gentle man. As the ruler
of his kingdom, he was raised surrounded by adults, so it's no wonder he looks old for his age. He
looks cold and harsh when he's sitting on the throne because of his isolated and lonely upbringing.
He never had any real love from his parents, the previous emperor and empress, so he's very
attracted to Miaka's warmth. When he's around her, he turns into a normal young man. The worst
part (or best part) about him is that he's a total narcissist. Due to his sheltered background he doesn't
know much about the world..

Background:
Hotohori is the young emperor of Konan Country which he rules fairly and justly. As both of his
parents are deceased, his advisors take care of his every need. Hotohori had been told of "Suzaku no
Miko" when he was a small child and has yearned to love that woman who would be "Suzaku no
Miko". He has an uncanny way of admiring himself and is quite the narcissist. Hotohori finds
himself also in love with Miaka and tries to win her, but finds that the love between Tamahome and
Miaka is much stronger.
 Nuriko first appears disguised as Kourin in the Emperor's harem (which Hotohori never goes to
unless to welcome new maidens). "Kourin" was in fact Nuriko's younger sister who died at a young
age; he began behaving and dressing like her to keep her memory alive.

Nuriko is the only consistently crossdressing, physically strong warrior in the series and is very
infatuated with his fellow warrior, Hotohori. In addition to that, it is later revealed that he also loves
Miaka (and according to creator Yuu Watase, Nuriko is bisexual), though the exact nature of this
love is never revealed due to his death shortly after admitting his love for her. However, within
Hotohori's character novel consists a letter written by Nuriko to Houki. It was written just before his
death and in it he says he's fallen in love with someone special (Miaka). Nuriko is the first Suzaku
warrior to die in the story. He was killed during a fight with Seiryū Seishi Ashitare. Near the end of
his life he dresses as a man so he can properly protect Miaka. Nuriko is often the second choice
when it comes to 'Favorite Seishi', slightly behind Tasuki and closely followed by Chichiri.
Star Constellation Name Nuriko "Court Warrior"
Real Name: Chō Ryūen ~ Tiao Liu-Chuan
AKA: Chō Kōrin ~ Tiao Kang-Lin
Character: Willow (Yanagi), under his left collar bone
Constellation: Hydra
Date Of Birth: 10 March
Age: 18
Hair Color: Vibrant Purple
Height: 1.66m (5 feet, 5½ inches)
Bloodtype: B
Birthplace: Eiyo, Capital of Konan Empire
Weapon: Armlets which increase strength (he got these at the end of season 1, as a reward from
Taiitskun)
Family: Parents, elder brother named Rokou, younger sister named Kourin (deceased), an uncle
named Sonjun, and an aunt called Fuyou
Hobbies: Dressing like a woman, fashion, makeup
Seishi Powers: Superhuman strength
Voices: Chika Sakamoto (Japanese), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Melissa Williams (English)

Personality
Nuriko is biologically a man, but judging by his looks, tone of voice and all other factors, Nuriko
seems like a woman, and as a woman is infatuated with Hotohori. The uninitiated may simply see a
homosexual, but as Nuriko puts it, "I have a man's body but a woman's heart." When not angry or
being calculating, Nuriko can be a very level-headed, compassionate person. He's the jealous type,
but he's also a worrier. Nuriko seems to worry most about Miaka and Tamahome's relationship.
Miaka looks up to Nuriko as an older sister, but there is a part of him that remains very manly. It
should be noted that the reason Nuriko cross-dresses is because he believes that it makes him feel
closer to Kourin, as revealed in episodes 30 and 32; as a child, he began cross-dressing days after his
sister's demise.

Romantic Interests:
When Nuriko is first introduced into the series, he identifies as gay and cross-dresses as a woman.
While he stops doing so in order to be able to better protect Miaka, he maintains his love for
Hotohori. Though he is jealous of Miaka - for Hotohori admits his love for her early on in the series
- Nuriko remains (relatively) mature about the situation, and he and Miaka grow close. Later on,
Nuriko comes to terms with the fact that his cross-dressing resulted from the unyielding pain of
losing his sister Kourin, and concludes that he had been trying to live his life as Kourin would have,
not as he would have. This revelation allows him to finally allow himself to experience life as a man.
He cuts his hair, which once hung down to his waist in a braid (much to the suprise of his
companions), and admits to Tamahome that he loves Miaka as more than a friend. Throughout the
rest of the series, even after his death from Ashitare, one of the Seiryu Warriors, the friendship
between Nuriko and Miaka remains strong.
Chichiri is a Suzaku celestial warrior in Yu Watase's Fushigi Yūgi. He's a wandering monk that spent
the last of his years training under Taiiitsu-kun, the creator. When he first appears, he's wearing a
smiling, fox faced mask to conceal a horrid scar he acquired at the age of eighteen when he
"learned" that his best friend had in a way cheated with his fiancee.

He is the oldest and wisest of all of the Suzaku warriors and thus thinks of himself as their older
brother, who looks after them all. He is known to say "na no da" at the end of all of his phrases,
which translates to "ya know" in the English version, much to the dismay of the original fans. At the
end of the series, he and Tasuki are the only living Suzaku seishi remaining in the Universe of the
Four Gods.
Star Constellation Name Chichiri "Face of the Monk"
Real Name: Ri Hōjun ~ Li Fang-Zhun
Character: Well, located on his right knee
Constellation: Gemini
Date Of Birth: 21 May

Age:
Throughout main series & OVA1- 24, Throughout OVA2- 27, Throughout OVA3- (around) 34

Height: 1.75m (5 feet,9 inches)

Blood type: Unknown

Birthplace:
A village along the Shouryuu (Rising Dragon) River, near the nothern Konan-Kutou border

Weapon: Staff (shakujou), hat (kasa), mantle (kesa)

Family: Parents and a younger sister (all died in flood)
Hobbies: Fishing

Seishi Abilities:
Learned his abilities from Taiitsukun (Various magical techniques), his first power that awakened
was the ability to form a barrier around himself

Voices: Tomokazu Seki (Japanese), Jim Taggert as Sean Mitchell (English)

Personality
An elusive, light hearted character with a secretive past. He can turn super-deformed (chibi) and
suddenly be very serious. He's the most neutral character of the Seven Celestial Warriors of Suzaku.
If Tamahome and Hotohori are the obvious leaders of the warriors, Chichiri is the man manipulating
from the shadows. He's the power behind the throne, and he always helps out. (You could also call
him the adult who looks after the kids.) He can use many techniques Taiitsukun taught him. He's
unconcerned with his own mortality. He has become much like a typical Zen master with his
abandonment of earthly desires. He is the oldest of the Suzaku Seishi, as well as the wises.
 Tasuki at first is seen as frank, loud, and a potty mouth (and he usually is). He is often the first
choice when it comes to 'Favorite Seishi', very closely followed by Nuriko and Chichiri. He claims
to hate all females (This is due to his family- five older sisters, alpha-male mother, and wimp father).
He is a pyromaniac leader of Mt. Leikaku bandits. He's one of the funniest characters in the series
(the main comical relief) and also the most sentimental, which fans often find contradicts his
personality. Beneath that rebellious, tough, bandit exterior is a sensitive sweetie (even if he'll try to
deny it). He is also extremely quick and agile. He loves to joke around and just act like a goof-ball,
especially with Nuriko and Tamahome, then later Chichiri. His preferred weapon is a metal harisen
(fan) that can emit flames when he cries out "Rekka Shin'en" (or "Lekka Shien," depending on the
translation). At the end of the series, he and Chichiri are the only (living) Suzaku seishi remaining in
the Universe of the Four Gods.

Star Constellation Name Tasuki

Real Name: Kō Shun'u ~ Hou Jun-Yu
AKA: Genrō ~ Huan-Lang
Character: "Wings", located on his right forearm
Constellation: Crater
Date Of Birth: 18 April
Age:
Throughout main series & OVA 1- 17, Throughout OVA2- 19, Throughout OVA3- (Around) 27

Height: 1.78m (5 feet, 10 inches)

Bloodtype: B
Hair Color: Flame Orange
Birthplace: Foot of Mt. Leikaku, in Koshu Taito province of Konan Empire
Weapon: The flame throwing Tessen (iron fan)
Family: Parents, older sister (Aidou) and 4 other older sisters
Hobbies: Drinking, Brawling
Seishi Powers:
Great martial arts skills, super-human speed, generate fire blast from harisen.

Voices: Nobutoshi Canna (Japanese), Daran Norris as James Penrod (English)

Personality
He's like a little boy who got bigger but no more mature. When the chief bandit (Hakurou) of Mt.
Leikaku took Tasuki under his wing, Tasuki found his calling. He started to improve his martial arts
skills in order to be like - and carry on after - his mentor as the bandit leader. He also learned (along
with Koji) the use of the iron fan which was changed during the first season into a diamond fan by
Taiitskun as a reward, and after that only he could make it spew fire. He reluctantly left his close
friend Koji as the bandit leader so he could help Miaka and the other seishi on their quests. Tasuki is
straight forward, simple minded, and quick to pick a fight. Despite that, he is bound by chivalry, yet
gets emotional easily. He unfortunately can't cope with swimming; a few episodes show that Tasuki
can't swim. His usual excuse for it is because he's a "man of the mountains". However in the Series 2
OVA, he saves Miaka from drowning by "swimming," that is he pushes along the bottom of the lake
in water that only comes up to his armpits. When Chichiri appears, Tasuki is startled into deeper
water, where he instinctively began to tread water. Only when Chichiri points out that he can't swim
does he stop, resulting in his sinking. During the series, Tasuki's feelings for Miaka are purely
brotherly, but in OVA 2, romantic feelings are shown. While under a spell to, in a sense, "bring out
his evil inner wants", he nearly rapes her until Taka shows up. Tasuki tries to kill Taka, then
suddenly yells "I won't betray my friends!" and tries to kill himself with his tessen, ultimately
blowing up the whole building. Tasuki would've died in the explosion (which was his intention) had
Mitsukake not arrived to save him.

Outfits
Tasuki is the most fashion-alert character in Fushigi Yugi. During the series, he (usually) wears a
long black-with-blue-rims trenchcoat, boots, and very stylish earrings & necklaces. During OVA 2, it
was a deep maroon vest over a white undershirt, with a brown "X" sash across his chest and back,
brown pants, and black boots, and his hair was slightly longer. During OVA 3, he wore a pale yellow
trenchcoat with brown pants and brown boots, and his hair reached to his waist in a ponytail. The
OVA 2 outfit is the general favorite, though the series one comes pretty close. He wore many other
outfits as well, but only for small portions.
The healer of Suzaku's warriors. He is soft-spoken and one of the most serious of the Suzaku Seven.
The son of a country doctor, he put his natural talents to work and often would help his father with
his rounds. However after the death of Shoka, the daughter of the local nobleman and with whom he
was in love, Mitsukake gave up medicine and devoted all of his time and energy into finding a
miracle herb that could cure any illness. It was during this reclusive stage that Miaka and the others
found him, and with a little persuasion managed to get him to join them. During the battle between
Konan and Kutou, he is severely wounded by Nakago, and later gives up all his strength to heal the
wounded. His cat Tama is the unofficial mascot of the Suzaku Seven, and after Mitsukake's death,
becomes Chichiri's pet.
Star Constellation Name Mitsukake "Healer"
Real Name: Myō Ju-an ~ Miao Nioh-An
Character: Loneliness (but can also mean chariot cross-board), located on his left palm
Constellation: Taurus
Date Of Birth: 7 May
Age: 22
Height: 1.99m (6 feet, 6½ inches)
Bloodtype: O
Birthplace: Souen village near Choukou of northern part of Konan Empire
Weapon: Some fighting abilities (mostly strength-based)

Family: Father (Keiyu - died in the same flood that killed Chichiri's family), Mother (died of illness
when he was eight) his cat Tama

Hobbies: Taking care of animals

Abilities: Healing powers, can use often to heal minor injuries but for life threatening injuries he
would need up to a day to regenerate his life force.

Voice Actors: Kōji Ishii (Japanese), Richard Epcar as Richard George (English)

Personality
He is silent, and because he is expressionless most of the time, he's thought to be aloof. But he is
actually just shy and does not know how to be more outgoing. He is very kind to the weak, as well as
to animals, the elderly, kids, and of course the sick. He is utterly devoted to healing. A calm, kind
man. Deep inside he still cherishes the memory of the late Shoka.
The youngest and the genius among the seven seishi. He is an extremely intelligent child who
becomes attached to Tasuki, and likewise Tasuki becomes attached to him. When he first appears, it
is revealed he was studying to take an exam to take a seat in the government. He and Chichiri are the
two technical minds of the team, but Chiriko is ruled by his character: when it is not on his body, he
is a rather average child with limited intelligence, which is a source of frustration for him. The
youngest and weakest member of the group, it is unusual that he would gravitate towards someone
like Tasuki; however, the reasoning behind it is that Tasuki always wanted a younger brother and is
more than happy to fill the roll for Chiriko. His body was taken over by Seiryū Seishi Miboshi, but
after regaining control, he stabs himself, taking Miboshi with him to his death.
Star Constellation Name Chiriko "Knowledgeable Child"
Real Name: Ō Dōkun ~ Wang Tao-hui
Character: Stretching (can also mean stretched net), located on the top of his right foot
Constellation: Hydra
Age: 13
Height: 1.48m (4 feet,10 inches)
Bloodtype: A
Birthplace: Jozen City of west part of Konan Empire
Weapon: His incredible intelligence, leaf flute
Characteristics: Genius, youngest of group, smart
Family: Aged mother, elder brother (Gishou), and a nephew (Doukun)
Hobbies: Reading and researching

Abilities: Exceptionally high intelligence, (more so when his character appears) however, becomes
somewhat of a crybaby when his character disappears.

Voice Actors: Tomoko Kawakami (Japanese), Zan (English)

Personality
Because he is so small for his age, he looks almost like a toddler. His incredibly high IQ gave him an
interest in research at a very early age, and his experience of the world has main been through books
and study. On the other hand, his intelligence is tied to the appearance of the Chinese character on
his foot, and when it disappears, he is even less mentally adept than a normal child his age. (He also
becomes something of a crybaby.) He is very sensitive about his height and his peculiar intelligence,
and this had made him strive to grow up to be a "man of strength." He is a nice, quiet, good-student
type.
 Seiryū is the blue dragon,
protector of the country of Kutou (Qu Dong).

The Seven Seishi of Seiryuu

Considered to be the ringleader of all the Seiryu warriors, his cold demeanor and presence are often
the drive behind Yui's decisions during the early story stages and is the main antagonist in the tv
series. He is also the blonde haired, blue eyed shogun of Kutou, the eastern country and enemy of
Konan. All of the Seiryū fear him. His life force is superior to all of the Suzaku warriors combined.
When he was younger, he accidentally killed his mother and her assaulter, due to uncontrollable
powers. The Emperor of Kutou learned that he was one of the Seiryū's seishi, hence he became the
Kutou's general. The mark on his forehead means 'Heart,' which is ironic because he is the only
warrior who hates everyone (except for Soi). He arrives at the Real World, attempting to take it over,
but is killed by Tamahome when Miaka Yuki finally seals away Seiryu.
Interestingly enough, Nakago is the favorite charactor of series creator Yu Watase, as noted on
several occasions in the chapter notes, as well in the second installment of the omake, "Tale of the
Forbidden Women's Hot Spring" from the series 1 OVA (as stated by Nakago himself).
Star Constellation Name Nakago
Real Name: Gi Ayuru
Character: Heart, located on forehead
Date Of Birth: 17 November
Age: 25
Height: 193 cm (6 feet, 3 inches)
Bloodtype: Unknown
Birthplace: In the West, of the Hin Tribe
Weapons: He carries a whip and a sword
Family: His mother's name was Matuta and his father's was Gi Koyuu
Hobbies: Threatening and picking on Tamahome
Seishi abilities: Chi manipulation and psychokinesis
Occupation: General of two-thirds of the Kutou army
Voice Actor: Tōru Furusawa (Japanaese)

Personality
Beyond cold, he is arctic ice! His name is a misnomer (a dwelling for the heart); his plans and
actions show a complete lack of mercy. He allows for no emotional distraction nor wasted action.
Once someone's usefullness is exhausted, the person is eliminated. On the other hand, he has an
undeniable charisma which allows him to skillfully manipulate people. But what goes on in his mind
is a mystery.

Personal
Nakago is the last of the Hin tribe. The emperor of Kotou had sent out his soldiers to destroy the Hin
tribe as they were hated by everyone. Nakago's mother was raped by the soldiers in front of him
when he was a little boy, at this point Nakago used his life force blast and killed the soldiers and his
mother. The soldiers recognized him as one of the Seiryuu warriors and they took him to the
emperor. The emperor had molested him as Nakago lacked power over himself as a child. But as he
grew up he gained complete control over his powers.
Amiboshi is a Seiryu celestial warrior from Yu Watase's Fushigi Yugi. He's the elder twin brother of
Suboshi as well. He first appeared impersonating the Suzaku warrior Chiriko under orders from
Nakago. After being discovered, he falls into a river and is believed to be dead. He is found by an
old couple and pretends that he has amnesia. The couple adopt him as a son and call him Kaika. He
saves Miaka while she is searching for the Shinzaho, but he pretends that he does not recognize her.
He is the only surviving Seiryū Seishi at the end of the story. His younger brother gave him a
forgetfulness potion after he nearly died. He lost his memory forever, which protected him from the
fate of the rest of the Seiryū Seishi.
Star Constellation Name Amiboshi
Real Name: Bu Koutoku ~ Wu Kang-De
AKA: Kaika ~ Huai-ke
Character: High spirits (can also mean neck or throat), located on his right shoulder
Constellation: Virgo
Date Of Birth: 26 August
Age: 15
Height: 1.68m (5 feet, 5 inches)
Bloodtype: A
Birthplace: Tenryo, San'un Province in Kutou Empire

Weapons / Powers: He can emit chi through his mouth and channel it through a flute to control
peoples' will. When he emits chi through his flute he holds the flute to the left, when he is just
playing it he holds it to the right; he's ambidextrous.

Family: Father (Kanri), younger brother (Shunkaku)

Hobbies: Composing
Voice Actors: Yuji Ueda (Japanese), Steve Cannon (English)

Personality
Tranquil and reserved, but at times he can be single-minded and merciless. Before the events of the
book, he was a kind young man determined to judiciously protect his younger brother. For that
reason, he was faced with a dilemma and the pain of choosing between the Seiryu warriors and the
Suzaku warriors.
He is the younger twin brother of Amiboshi. He fell in love with Priestess of Seiryu, Hongo Yui after
she comforted him due to the apparant death of his beloved elder brother. He thus despises Miaka
Yuki whom he believes abandoned Yui, and Tamahome whom he believes is the one responsible for
Amiboshi's death. With this belief, Suboshi murders Tamahome's father and younger siblings for
vengence. He later arrives at the real world trying to kill Miaka and Tamahome, but is killed by his
own weapon due to Tamahome's skill as a fighter.
Star Constellation Name Suboshi
Real Name: Bu Shunkaku ~ Wu Jun-Jia
Character: Horns (could also mean angle or corner), located on right shoulder
Constellation: Virgo
Date Of Birth: 26 August
Age: 15
Height: 1.68m (5 feet, 5 inches)
Blood Type: A
Weapons / Powers: He can use a secret weapon (a double meteor bell) called the Ryuseisui, and
control it with his will (actually there is no other way it can be a weapon). He and his twin brother
Amiboshi can communicate to each other by writing messages on their bodies.

Family: Father (Kanri), elder brother (Koutoku)

Voice Actors: Yuji Ueda (Japanese), Steve Cannon (English)

Personality
The exact opposite of his brother, he is fierce, very impulsive, and if he gets an idea stuck in his
head, he would not listen to reason--he will just rush in like a madman. They lost their parents at a
very young age and had a very tough childhood, so he's tightly bonded with his brother. This bond is
so strong that he would not hesitate to kill for his brother. Yui was the first person besides his brother
to show him any tenderness and he quickly fell in love (first love) with her. It is because of Yui that
he feels anger toward Miaka and jealousy toward Tamahome. He and his brother, Amiboshi share a
very speacial and sometimes controversial bond throughout the series and beyond.
She was rescued by Nakago when she was a child and afterwards developed a crush on him. Despite
being enemies with Suzaku, she actually shows sympathy towards Miaka Yuki and Tamahome. She
is killed by Tasuki in a battle between Konan and Kutou in an attempt to save Nakago; she puts
herself between Nakago and Tasuki's sword. Nakago then carries her dead body until he passes from
the world of the book into the Real World. She is seen again by Nakago in "paradise," alongside his
mother when he dies.
Star Constellation Name Soi
Real Name: Haku Kaen ~ Bai Hua-Wan
Character: Chamber (could also mean breasts), located on her left thigh
Constellaion: Scorpio
Date Of Birth: 30 October
Age: 19
Height: 170 cm
Hobbies: Using make-up

Seishi Abilities: Special Feng Shui powers to control lightning, electro-magnetic fields, and
Fhangzang (bedding) and chi-raising techniques.

Family: Parents and younger siblings

Voice Actor: Atsuko Tanaka (Japanese)

Personality
Because her family was so poor, as a child, she was sold to a brothel and grew up there. She fell in
love with Nakago at the age of 12 when she first met him. She knew her love was unrequited, and
that she was being used so he could recover and heighten his chi, but that did not stop her from
giving him everything she had. She is normally bound in armor, speaks like a man, and is formidable
as a fighter. But now, everything she does is, in one way or another, to try to assist Nakago. In fact,
she is very feminine and kind. Because of her jealousy toward Yui, she is sympathetic to Miaka. Like
Tomo, she has no desire to harm Miaka, but she says she would do anything for the sake of Nakago.
Ashitare is a half-wolf, half-human beast from Hokkan whom Nakago found in a circus tent. Nakago
later killed him after being half-killed by Nuriko. Ashitare half way died when Nuriko snapped his
neck in battle, although he manages to fatally wound Nuriko. Nakago explains in the manga that
Ashitare's human side was what really died and that his beast side stayed alive, took over, and, upon
order of Nakago, stole the Shinzaho of the Genbu priestess.

Star Constellation Name Ashitare

Real Name: Unknown
Character: "Bi" (Tail) located on right hip
Constellation: Scorpio
Date of Birth: 21 November
Age: 34
Height: 2.13m
Hobbies: Cannibalism
Seishi Abilities: Can change into a wolf.
Family: Mother was an inmate at a pental settlement in Hokkan
Voice Actor: Ryuzaburo Otomo (Japanese)

Personality
Ashitare is the brawn of the Seishi of Seiryuu, a dumb, tough werewolf. Ashitare is ridiculed by
Nakago because the only thing he knows how to do is kill. He is the one left with the dirty work
since he has no remorse.
Tomo is an illusionist among the seven seishi of Seiryū in Yu Watase's Fushigi Yugi. In the manga he
is in love with Nakago, but the anime does not show this very clearly. He tries to trap Miaka Yuki in
an illusion world but it is later broken by Amiboshi. As he tries to kill Amiboshi, he is killed by
Suboshi who appears to rescue his brother.
Star Constellation Name Tomo
Real Name: Ragun
AKA: Aono Tomo
Character: Root (could also mean shoulder or base), located on the lower right side of his abdomen.
Constellation: Libra
Date of Birth: 13 October
Age: 21
Height: 184 cm or 6 feet
Birthplace: Unknown
Family: Parents abandoned him, took in by performers
Hobbies: Teasing and sodomy
Weapons: Using a clam shell named Shin to watch his illusions as they unfold.

Seishi Abilities: Hypnosis and creating illusions. Tomo can not only create visual illusions but
illusions of the other senses as well. In addition to this, he can put himself into the illusion as a sort
of actor to help things along. His shell can trap a person's mind and body within it. It then extracts
their memories and plays a sort of movie scenario for the victim, as is done to Miaka. Tomo can also
have Shin memorize things to replay the information at a later time. He also has limited telekenetic
powers over the feathers on his headdress.

Voice Actor: Nobuo Tobita (Japanese)

Personality
Having faced hardship since childhood, Tomo is sadistic and cruel. His mind is contorted and he is
severe with others. It is said he was taken in by dancers when he was young, exposing him to the
world of Chinese opera. This fact would explain why he wears a Chinese Opera costume, consisting
of a long, brilliant red jacket that has golden shoulders with a black high-collared neck with gold
trim, and simple white breeches with long boots, his headdress, and his make-up. Tamahome wastes
no time to make fun of the way Tomo looks, though he does not even faze Tomo. Tomo is in love
with Nakago, but Nakago only thinks of Tomo as a fellow Seiryu Seishi. Some believe that Tomo is
one of Nakago's most trusted allies because he freely discusses his plans with him. Nakago also
allowed Tomo the task of ridding them of Miaka and the rest of the Suzaku Seven. Like Nakago,
Tomo has little or no desire to harm Miaka. He says that he dislikes taking advantage of women but
he would do anything for the sake of Nakago. Also, because of his feelings for Nakago, he does not
get along with Soi, although they can work efficiantly together at times.
Miboshi The last of the Seiryu Senshi to appear. While he looks like a young boy, he is actually a lot
older that any of the other Seiryu Senshi (some say he is not human). He takes over Chiriko's body,
but after regaining control, Chiriko stabs himself, taking both of them to their deaths.

Star Constellation Name Miboshi

Real Name: Mimadou
Character: Winnowing Basket, located at the nape of his neck
Constellation: Sagittarius
Date Of Birth: 4 December
Age: 100+

Weapons: A Tibetan prayer wheel with sutras inscribed on it; used for summoning monsters and
other sorcerery

Seishi Abilities: Possessing others, summoning and controlling demons

Voice Actors: Midori Nakazawa (Japanese), Barbara Goodson (English)

Personality
Miboshi, an evil magic-using monk, uses his powers to manipulate others as well as help Nakago at
obtaining the power of Seiryuu. Not much is known about Miboshi, but he must be really old
considering the power he possesses.
 Genbu is the black tortoise-snake,
the guardian of the country of Hokkan (Bei-Jia).

Genbu no Miko
Little is known of Genbu no Miko, Okuda Takiko as she was the first priestess and she died over two
hundred years ago.

Takiko Okuda ("Genbu no Miko")

Voice Actor: Satsuki Yukino
A seventeen year old schoolgirl, whose mother has recently died of tuberculosis and whose father
seems to care more about his research than his own family. She is revealed to be the Priestess of
Genbu, whose destiny will be to summon the god Genbu with her own will after she has gathered the
Celestial Warriors and have it grant three wishes of her choice. Takiko is impulsive and strong
willed, though she can be insecure at times. She can fight well with a naginata, a spear-like weapon,
and does well in her studies. Takiko was in love with Takao Ohsugi, a friend of her father's, but her
love was unrequited. Rimudo falls in love with her and she eventually comes to reciprocate, though
they must keep their relationship a secret.
 The Seven Seishi of Genbu

He is the crown prince of the Hokkan (Bei-Jia) empire and second in line to the throne, but he is
been on the run from assassins all his life. Rimudo was marked as Uruki, the constellation with the
character for "woman." Though he has the ability to control wind, thanks to his symbol, he must
transform into a woman to do so! His symbol is only visible as a woman; the character appears in the
middle of his or her chest.

Star Constellation Name Uruki (Nüsu),

Real Name: Roun Rimudo (VIZ translation: Lang-Hui Li-Wu-Tu or Rowun Limdo)
Character: (Nü, "woman") located in the center of his chest
Constellation: Aquarius
Date Of Birth: January 28
Age: 16
Height: Male - 175 cm, Female - 165 cm
Bloodtype: O
Birthplace: Touran, the capital of the Hokkan (Bei-Jia) empire
Weapon: A bladed discus
Family: His father is Prince Temudan, and his uncle is the king of Hokkan; his mother was executed
for treason for saving his life as a baby
Shichieishi Powers: Changes to female when his character shows, manipulates the wind
Personal History
"When the Genbu no Miko throws open the door between her world and ours, your son will certainly
kill you."

This is yet another prophecy made after the “Four Gods Prophecy”, this time told to Roun Temudan
on the day of his son's birth. Temudan was the prince of Hokkan, due to be king until he contracted a
strange curse or disease: his limbs slowly turn to lead, bit by bit (he was supposed to die by the age
of 20, which is why his younger brother received the throne; but Temudan did not die, so he waits as
first in line to the throne). Fearing for his life, Temudan ordered baby Rimudo's death. Rimudo's
mother, however, did not want her son to die, and ran away. She gave her son to a man whose family
had served hers for generations, telling him to take Rimudo and run. The man, Tauru; and his
twelve-year-old son, Soruen, obeyed.

Tauru raised Rimudo as would befit a son of the royal family of Hokkan. Rimudo grew to love Tauru
and Soruen so much that he thought of them as his real father and brother. However, that happiness
was not destined to last long.

When Rimudo was nine, his father caught wind of his whereabouts. Temudan sent assassins after his
son. Tauru was killed protecting Rimudo; as Rimudo sobbed with grief and fury, the character for
"woman" appeared on his chest, and he slashed the attackers to pieces with the use of wind. Rimudo
demanded of Soruen why all that had happened. Soruen told him everything, and Rimudo would
never again be the happy, cheerful child he had once been.

Rimudo blames himself for Tauru's death. His sole goal in life became killing his father, with the
help of his foster brother/servant, Soruen. When Rimudo was older, he attacked the palace but failed;
a bounty was placed on his head, and he became known as "Fuzaanki Rimudo," or the "Demon Who
Cuts with Wind Rimudo." Before he met the priestess, revenge was all Rimudo cared about; he even
denies his other fate as a sichiseishi and vows never to use the name "Uruki" in his life. However,
since meeting the priestess, Rimudo's loyalties have become divided. Does he stay undercover in the
Kutou army in an attempt to reveal his father's conspiracies with the rival country, or does he join the
girl he is to fall in love with and has been destined for since before he was born...?
Tomite and his friend Hikitsu became the guardians of the Shinzaho of the Genbu priestess after
their deaths.Deadly serious when it comes to his duties to protect the Shinzaho of Genbu, he still
retains his holy warrior powers even though he has been dead for two hundred years. It is not clear if
he volunteered to guard the Shinzaho or was chosen, but he does take the responsibility very
seriously. He tests Miaka's worthiness to possess the Shinzaho by encasing her in ice. When Miaka
proves her worth, he escorts her, along with Hikitsu, to the shrine where the Shinzaho is held, though
he doesn't say much, and when he does, it is often a practical observation.

Star Constellation Name Tomite

Real Name: Taan Chamuka
AKA: Chamka Tan
Character: Void or vacuum ["To" (Ladle) located on right eye]
Constellation: Aquarius
Age: 16 (Dead for 200 years)
Birthday: 14 February
Height: 173 cm
Bloodtype: O
Birthplace: The Ha Tribe, an ethnic minority in the Western Hokkan Empire
Family: Has relatives, but details are unknown
Hobbies: Hunting
Seishi Abilities: Can control ice
Voice Actor: Iwanaga Tetsuya (Japanese)

Personality
Sixteen year old Tomite is a bounty hunter from the Ha tribe and Hikitsu's childhood friend. He's a
bit of a pervert, but sensitive about his mother Boraate (Borate). His mark means 'emptiness' or 'void'
and he is a master archer. Combined with his ability to create ice, Tomite is able to shoot arrows of
ice. He is the first Celestial warrior that Takiko gathers, as Uruki, the first found, refuses to
acknowledge his destiny until later on, and is in a delicate position with the Qu-dong army. Tomite
appears to be jealous of Uruki concerning his relationship with Takiko, most likely because he has
some feelings for Takiko.
He is a timid and chubby youngster of twelve. His parents passed away when he was nine and Hatsui
had to face bullies on his own. Due to the abuse, he accidentally unleashed his celestial power for the
first time and ended up killing many people. It was to defend himself, he had never meant to harm
anyone, so he ran away from his village and secluded himself in the mountains. Sometime later, a
woman named Fen discovered him there and befriended him. However, when Takiko and Tomite
arrive to search for Hatsui, it is revealed that Fen is an assassin with a mission to kill the Genbu
celestial warriors; meaning she never really cared for Hatsui.

Star Constellation Name Hatsui

Real Name: Erutai Zaara
Character: "Room" located on the bottom of his right foot
Constellation: Pegasus
Age: 12
Birthplace: Tooru, Hokkan
Weapon: Often hides in a round, woven, iron basket
Family: His parents were herbalists who died when Hatsui was three
Hobbies: Gathering herbs
Seishi Powers: Shooting needles from body.

Personality
Hatsui is the son of healers who finds it difficult to trust in others. He cries a lot and also stutters
when he speaks. When his parents died, they left him a large debt to pay off. The villagers picked on
him until one day he accidentally killed them with his ability to fire needles from his body. When
Takiko found him, he was being 'looked after'(or rather, being used to kill off enemies, particularly
Takiko & Co.) by Fen (a female assassin who was hired by Uruki's father to kill the Celestial
Warriors and priestess).
He is a small doll made of rock resembling kodama from Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke.

Star Constellation Name Namame

Real Name: Seimei Seki
Character: "Wall" located on the back of his head
Constellation: Pegasus
Height: Typically under a foot tall
Birthplace: The rockfield outside Iferui (Wei-Bu-Li), Hokkan (Bei-Jia)
Hobbies: Sculpting
Seishi Powers: Manipulating earth and rock

Personality
Namame was born from the Seimei stone (Star-Life Stone) near Iferui. He usually takes the
appearance of a little stone doll, although when Takiko first found him, he was a stone giant,
protecting the oracle Anlu, who was in his mouth. After being traumatized by human cruelty when
he attempted to fit in, Namame found it very hard to trust others; it took Anlu a whole day of sitting
right next to him to earn his trust. He was "protecting" Anlu when Takiko & Co. found him.
Namame was the fourth Celestial Warrior found by the Genbu priestess. His character, "Bi", is
typically found on the back of his head. Namame has the power to control the earth, which allows
him to manipulate the ground itself, create earthquakes, and shape stones into whatever he desires.
Twenty-one year old Hikitsu is a member the Kan tribe. He has a little sister named Aila and once
saved Tomite from being killed by monsters (which also killed Tomite's father) when the two of
them were children. He controls water in the form of snakes, but also has another power he called
'Shikyokan', where anyone who looks upon the eye with his Seishi mark is forced to remember their
worst memories. The latter power doesn't seem to be under control, the eye is usually covered and it
has accidentally been used on Takiko .

Star Constellation Name Hikitsu

Chen Emutato
AKA: Emthatt Chen
Character: Equivocal ["To" (Ladle) located on left side of back]
Constellation: Sagittarius
Age: 21 (Dead for 200 years)
Birthday: 19 March/16 December
Height: 184 cm
Bloodtype: O
Birth place: The Kan Tribe, an ethnic minority in the Western Hokkan Empire
Family: Has a little sister named Ayla
Hobbies: Long distance horseback riding

Seishi Abilities: Can control water and to a smaller extent, ice.

Also can look into a person's memories.

Voice Actor: Hiyama Nobuyuki (Japanese)

Personality
Hikitsu is very withdrawn, almost to the point of being cold, to everyone apart from his sister Aila
and his best friend Tomite. He did not, at first, want to be part of the Miko's group as he was
guarding his frozen little sister, but after their reunion and a persuasive speech from Tomite, he
agrees. He proves to be an invaluable friend and companion over the course of the series.

In the main Fushigi Yugi cannon, he and Tomite are seen to be guarding the Shinzaho (Anru's
necklace) after they die and are confronted by the Suzaku Seven, as well as several less fortunate
people before them. Like Tomite he is serious about his duties to protect the Shinzaho, however
unlike Tomite he speaks freely to Miaka and her warriors about the Shinzaho.
She was found in the country of Konan (Hong-Nan) working as a brothel Madam. 11 years ago, she
left the imperial harem and almost froze to death in the streets of Touran. She was taken in by the
true Madam of the brothel, Shunu, who promised to keep her existance as a seishi a secret and she
had also allow Inami to stay in the brothel. Unfortunately, assassins came looking for the Genbu
warriors. In fear of Inami's life, Shunu moved her brothel to Konan.

Star Constellation Name Inami

Real Name: Taruma
Character: "Cow" located below her belly button
Constellation: Capricorn
Age: 26
Birthplace: Hokkan (Bei-Jia)
Weapon: A large pipe-like weapon
Hobbies: Smoking
Seishi Powers: Ability to control the length of her hair and using her pipe as a weapon.
At the end of Chapter 18, it is revealed that the assassin Hagus has part of the Urumiya character
between his eyebrows. Hagas reveals to Takiko and Soren that he is a twin and that his elder brother,
Teg, carried the other half of character. However, 17 years ago Teg's existence as a celestial warrior
was revealed and he was imprisoned by King Temudan. Hagus was still unaware that he carried the
other half of the character, so thus he hides his mark and serves King Temudan, to protect himself
from having the same fate as his brother.

Star Constellation Name Urumiya

Real Name: Haagasu The younger brother
AKA: Tegu The elder brother
Character: "Danger" located in between his eyebrows
Constellation: Aquarius
Age: Estimated around early to late 20s
Height: Probably over 6 feet
Weapon: Carried a wide bladed sword and an arrow and bow set
Family: Haagasu has a elder twin, Tegu. Tegu has an younger twin, Haagasu.
Seishi Powers: He can absorb other seishi's abilities through his mouth and them use them as he
pleases.
Personality
It is revealed that Hagus is only half of Urumiya (only half of the character is shown), therefore, he
is not complete. His younger twin brother, Teg, carried the other half of the character. Hagus fights
against the celestial warriors of Genbu and has the ability to absorb their powers. He is not
necessarily evil as he is also seen saving children during some of the battles. However, he has a goal
to destroy the Genbu warriors, with Uruki in particular, Under the command of Uruki's father. When
he is not battling Uruki and Takiko, he remains very quiet with an almost depressed expression on
his face.
 Byakko is the white tiger,
the guardian of the country of Sairou (Xi-Lang).

Byakko no Miko
The aging Oosugi Suzuno, who presumably discovered the Byakko version of "Four Gods of the
Earth and Sky" almost one hundred years ago, is actually still alive in the modern world

Suzuno Ōsugi
The second priestess to enter the book, Suzuno Ōsugi served as the priestess of Byakko. She fell in
love with her Celestial Warrior Tatara, but they were not allowed to stay together. When they asked
Byakko to let them live together, he replied, "That is the one wish which cannot be granted." Suzuno
returned to her world to live out the rest of her life. She and Tatara, across time and space, died at the
exact same moment and found love in their eternal rest. Their spirits joined again. She is cared for by
her grandson Toki Ōsugi, who takes Keisuke and Tetsuya to meet her just before she dies.
 The Seven Seishi of Byakko

Tatara is the leader of the Seishi of Byakko. He meets Miaka in a dungeon where he has been a long
time prisoner of Miboshi, the evil mysterious Seiryuu monk.

Star Constellation Name Tatara

Real Name: Tsuonie Kasaru
Character: Lasso, located on the back of his right hand
Constellation: Aries
Birthday: March 21
Age: 110 (appears to be 20)
Height: 181 cm
Bloodtype: A
Power: Can control plants
Interests: Gardening
Voice Actor: Yamanoi Jin (Japanese)

Personality
Deeply devoted to the Priestess of Byakko, he guards the Shinzaho he left behind. Usually remaining
in Byakko Temple, he is taken from it by Nakago. Outside of the Temple, his interior begins to age
rapidly as the barrier at Byakko Temple in tandem with Subaru's spell was keeping him young. He
takes it upon himself to look after Miaka when she is captured by Nakago and becomes mute under
the influence of Miboshi's spell. He is mortally wounded during a battle with Miboshi, and finally
dies, coincidentely, the same time Suzuno Ōsugi, the Priestess of Byakko dies (of old age) in the real
world. He and Suzuno are reunited in their eternal rest, as observed by Keisuke and Tetsuya in the
anime version.
Tokaki is the husband of Subaru. Tokaki has the bad habit of roaming in search of beautiful women,
including Miaka. He is a great fighter and is almost a match for Tamahome himself.

Star Constellation Name Tokaki

Real Name: Hamu Ranva
Character: Stride, located on left cheek
Constellation: Andromeda
Birthday: November 11
Age: 109 (19 in warrior prime)
Height: 183 cm
Bloodtype: O
Power: Knowledge of pressure points, teleportation, use of earrings as weapons
Interests: Picking up women
Voice Actors: Shiga Katsuya (Young - Japanese) Ishii Kouji (Old - Japanese)

Personality
Lecherous in nature, Tokaki takes it upon himself to comment on any attractive young woman he
comes across, including Miaka. Married to Subaru, another Byakko Celestial Warrior, he traveled
around the four cardnal realms after Subaru threw him out of the house due to his wandering eye.
While traveling in Konan, he came across a young Tamahome. Realizing that the bullied child was a
Celestial Warrior, he took it upon himself to train Tamahome so that he could one day protect his
priestess. The pair are reunited when the Suzaku Warriors travel to Sairou to find Byakko's
Shinzaho, however it is not a happy reunion. Tokaki knew from experience from being a Celestial
Warrior himself that a priestess cannot wish to be with one of her Celestial Warriors because after
the priestess fufills her duty in the book, she must return to her world. Tokaki, realizing that
Tamahome had fallen in love with his priestess, attempts to break them up by pushing his adopted
daughter Xi-Fang into a relationship with Tamahome.
Subaru is the wife of Tokaki. The busty, still beautiful, Subaru finds herself having to look after not
only her adopted daughter, but her hentai husband as well.

Star Constellation Name Subaru

Real Name: Hahm Dourim
Character: "Ko" Rise, located on left breast
Constellation: Taurus
Birthday: May 1
Age: 107 (17 in warrior prime)
Height: 163 cm
Bloodtype: O
Power: Can manipulate time through spells
Interests: Cooking and shopping
Voice Actor: Doi Mika (Japanese)

Personality
Sweet and nurturing, Subaru tends to the exhausted Suzaku Warriors that descend upon her home.
Though she is often exasperated by Tokaki's roving eye, she does love her husband. Unlike Tokaki,
she feels that Miaka and Tamahome should enjoy what happiness they have, though she does agree
with telling the pair that they could never have a happy ending. She did not know that Tokaki had
told Xi-Fang to seduce Tamahome, and is irritated that he would do such a thing, but is quickly
preoccupied with the crises of Tatara and the Shinzaho's abduction from Byakko Temple and Miaka's
running off.
Star Constellation Name Kokie
Character: Stomach
Constellation: Aries

Star Constellation Name Amefuri

Character: Rain net
Constellation: Taurus

Star Constellation Name Karasuki

Character: Turtle beak
Constellation: Orion

Star Constellation Name Toroki

Character: Three Stars
Constellation: Orion
 Other Characters [Miaka’s Time]
Real World Characters

Keisuke Yūki
Age: 20
Birthdate: January 20, 1972
Height: 1.8m (5 feet, 9 inches)
Bloodtype: B
Birthplace: Tokyo
Family: Mother and sister, Miaka

Hobbies: Computers, Basketball, Reading (history - is an Asian history major in college),

Reading pornographic magazines

Abilities: Fluent in Chinese

Personality:
Keisuke is the genuine nice guy. If he and a friend liked the same girl, he would give up the girl for
his friend. That said, Keisuke became very protective of his baby sister after their father left. He
becomes very concerned after Miaka explains to him about "The Universe of the Four Gods" and
warns her to stay away from it. However after she enters the book, he becomes even more concerned
and tries to help Miaka with her quest. In the anime he and Miaka are connected through a few
strands of her hair that had been caught in the book; in the manga she gives him one of her hair
ribbons. His dedication to Miaka is shown throughout the manga and in the OVA series, he tries to
encourage Miaka and Taka (Tamahome) to stay together against all costs.
Tetsuya Kajiwara
Age: 20
Birthdate: September 21
Bloodtype: B
Height: 1.79m (about 5 feet, 9 inches)
Hobbies: Cars

Personality:
Tetsuya is one of Keisuke's friends. When Keisuke first tells him about Miaka and Yui going into
"The Universe of the Four Gods" he is skeptical. Eventually he becomes a believer and helps
Keisuke discover the true nature of the book. He's smarter and richer (and in his opinion better
looking) than Keisuke, but the two are quite the pair. He personally takes on the responsibility of
reading the most difficult passages in the book to keep Keisuke from discovering that Miaka had
nearly been raped, and instead tells his friend that nothing exciting is happening, rather they are just
traveling about. He and Keisuke take turns reading the book to determine what is happening, and
through this he comes to fall in love with the tragic figure of Yui. In the real world he expresses his
love for her and they eventually start dating and are still together even after Miaka and Taka are
married.

Miaka's Mom
Miaka's mother is a single mother, who divorced her husband when Miaka was a little girl. Miaka
clearly remembers how hard it was for Mrs. Yūki to get over her divorce and vows to make her
proud at any costs. Extremely hardworking, she only wants what's best for her children, and pushes
them to do their best. In the case of Miaka, she pushes her to apply for the prestigious Jonan high
school even though Miaka really wants to go to Yotsubadai High School; this leads to tension, and
causes Miaka to run away from home at one point in the manga. In the anime she criticizes Miaka
for being happy that Yui decides to apply for Jonan as well, saying that if Yui makes it, the chances
of Miaka getting in are unlikely. Despite sounding cold, Mrs. Yuki really believes that she's doing
her daughter a favor by telling her such harsh truths, wanting to make her work her hardest so she
can be the best.
Toki Ōsugi
The grandson of Suzuno Ōsugi, priestess of Byakko, he always thought his grandmother's tales of
her being a priestess in the Universe of the Four Gods were ludicrous. He took care of his
grandmother in her old age. Toki finds out that Keisuke and Tetsuya know about the Universe of the
Four Gods and takes them to his grandmother and tells them that his grandmother claimed to have
been a priestess of the book. Until the passing away his grandmother, he's always been skeptical of
his grandmother's story but realizes its truth when he sees Tatara's and his grandmother's (Suzuno's
spirit is shown as how she looked like when she was the young priestess) rejoin again in their love.

Universe of Four gods Characters

Tama [cat]
Birthplace: Met Mitsukake in Choukou
Family: Mitsukake
Interests: Sitting on people's shoulders
Special Ability: Mimicry (Especially Miaka, but doesn't resemble her).

Koji
Age: 19
Title: Leader of the Mt. Reikaku Bandits while Tasuki attends to business.
Koji is one of the most popular minor characters in the series. With a completely charming way of
knocking on/answering doors, Koji is the only member of the Mt. Reikaku Bandits who doesn't
dream of putting a finger on Miaka (or Hotohori and Nuriko, for that matter). He's two years older
than Tasuki, and technically had seniority, but Tasuki's special rank as a Suzaku Celestial Warrior
ensured the younger bandit the title of leader. Despite an initial dislike of Tasuki when the boy first
joined the Mt. Reikaku Bandits, the two grew close and Koji had to admit a grudging respect for the
whelp. When Tasuki leaves the bandits in order to fulfill his destiny, Koji takes the leader position,
as it was down to either him or Tasuki. During the war between Kotou and Konan, Koji and his
bandits offered to give assistance to Konan by agreeing to fight. After peace is restored to Konan,
Tasuki returns to Mt. Reikaku and resumes his position as leader from Koji, though it's generally
accepted that the pair shares the responsibility.
Hahm Xi-Fang
The adopted daughter of Tokaki and Subaru. About the same age as Tamahome, she is told by Tokaki
to make Tamahome forget about Miaka. While she and Miaka are talking, she tells Miaka that she
thinks that Tamahome treats her (Miaka) like a littler sister. While their relationship did start this
way, at this point it was clear that they couple had a strong love. However, deep down she knows
that she cannot compete with the love that Miaka and Tamahome have.

Nyan-Nyan
The childlike goddesses serve Taiitsukun and reside at Mt. Taikyoku with her. They are also known
as Lai Lai. They can take the appearance of floating orbs and can appear when commanded. They
have healed Miaka and her warriors when it was necessary, also offering to fix Nuriko's perversion
(much to his dismay) and Taiitsukun's face (much to her dismay). Their other funcion is to serve as
vessels for the spirits of the dead Celestial Warriors, so that they can fight along side their priestess,
in which case they take on the appearance of whomever they are inhabited by, and have all of their
powers.

Taiitsukun
As the creator of "The Universe of the Four Gods", Taiitsukun watches over all. In the manga, she is
known as Tai Yi-Jun. Usually appearing as a wrinkled old woman (giving rise to the Sunukake-baba
(Sand Witch) nickname), she frightens all of the Suzaku Warriors (usually it would be Tasuki) except
Chichiri who claims he's gotten used to her face in the three years he had studied under her. She
resides at Mt. Taikyoku, which is very beautiful, but to those with evil in their hearts will see nothing
but rocky cliffs. She is aided by the Nyan-Nyans. Her true identity is eventually revealed to be the
Jade Emperor.
 Other Characters [Takiko’s Time]

(Book of Four Gods)

Hakei
The Crown Prince of Kotou (the land to the east, protected by Seiryu). He is evil, but always hides
his intentions with a friendly attitude towards Uruki (in "Taki" form) and is bent on invading
Hokkan. Shigi and Hien are under his command.

Shigi
A beautiful, yet cruel, boy. Always insists that Genbu must absolutely not be summoned. He kills
The Oracle, Priestess Anru, Namame's guardian. His weapon resembles a whip, but is made out of
what looks like nunchuku. He is constantly wearing a smile on his face (even when he is brutally
killing someone) and it not one to be underestimated in battle. Speaks very politely, almost like a
woman. In the most recent chapter, Shigi is discovered to have been castrated and tortured when he
was younger, thus he has no gender.

Hien
A violent, hot-tempered man whose arm was cut off by Uruki. Bent on getting revenge for having
his arm cut off. Shigi and Hien are commanded by Hakei to take "Taki" (who is actually Uruki's
identity when he joins the Kotou army in his man form) and fight with him against the Genbu
celestial warriors and priestess. Although Hien does not trust Taki (and later on it is revealed that
Shigi did not either), they do not throw him out of the army as Hakei is adamant that he should stay.

Boratte Tan/Taan Boraate

Tomite's mother. The one who first accepts Takiko as the Genbu priestess followed by the rest of the
village. She and the village people, the Ha tribe, might be the only ones who thinks that the coming
of the Genbu priestess and the summoning of Genbu is a good thing. Takes an arrow for Takiko
when it is shot at her during a raid of the village of the Ha tribe.

Aila Chen/Chen Aira

Hikitsu's (Chen Emutato) younger sister. Had been encased in ice for a year together with the beasts
that had attacked the village of whence the Ha and the Kan tribe used to be placed. Finally, released
from the ice when Tomite returned to the place to search for Hikitsu. Currently staying with Boratte.
Makes moves on Tomite even though he froze her for a year.

Oracle Anlu/Anruu
An Oracle protected by Namame. It took her a great deal of time to win his trust as he had been
treated very cruelly by other humans when he attempting to fit in. She is killed by Ziyi and Feiyan's
men as she continually provoked with her prophesy that "The priestess will definitely summon
Genbu- Go away!". With her dying words, she reveals to Takiko the key in communicating with
Namame (her necklace wich is made out of the same rock as him).
 (Real world)
Einosuke Okuda
Takiko's father is a researcher of folklore who seems more concerned about his most recent
discovery, the Book of Four Gods, than he does for his sickly wife and their impetuous daughter.
Takiko believes her father does not love her or her mother and deeply regrets that Takiko was born a
girl rather than a boy. When his daughter is pulled in the Book of Four Gods, her father reads the
book, which allows the story to progress, and gradually comes to realize and understand Takiko's
feelings. When she briefly returns to her own world, her father apologizes for regreting that he
would have prefered a son over her and confesses that his interest in the book was largely in hopes
that a wish from one of the four gods could cure Takiko's mother.

Takao Ōsugi
Takiko's first love and her father's research assistant. He gently rejects her feelings because he loves
his wife, but does seem to care about Takiko in a friendly manner. Takiko seems to be friends with
his daughter, Suzuno, who will one day become the Priestess of Byakko. According to the original
Fushigi Yuugi, after the deaths of both Takiko and Einosuke, Takao is entrusted the book in hopes
that no one should suffer the same fate as Takiko.

Mini-Bio on Watase Yuu

Birthdate 5 March
BirthplaceOsaka
Blood Type B
Hobbies Video (SF&Fantasy/Comedies) and music appreciation

Watase Yuu, a manga artist for Shoujo Comics, started out her career with Pajama de
Ojama. With that success, she worked for Shogakukan's Flower Comics and produced
three manga titles in addition to Fushigi Yuugi: Shinshunki Miman Okotowari (Not
Welcome Before Puberty), its sequel Zoku Shinshunki Miman Okotowari (Not
Welcome Before Puberty Continued), both three volumes, and a two volume manga
called Epotoransu! Mai. Watase Yuu has also had a number of collections, Gomen
Asobase! (Sorry Gentlemen!), Magical Nan, Otenami Haiken (Let's See You Up
Close), Suna no Tiara (Tiara of Sand), and Mint de Kiss Me. She is currently very busy
working on other manga titles for Shoujo Comics and perhaps we might see them
cross-over to anime one day.
 Differences between Genbu Kaiden and the original Fushigi Yūgi

In terms of basic storyline, Genbu Kaiden is like Fushigi Yūgi in that Takiko becomes the priestess,
has to search for the 7 Celestial warriors, and is trying to summon the god so that she can receive 3
wishes. However, this is where the similarities end. Unlike the priestesses of Suzaku and Seiryu,
Takiko and her warriors are hated by the people due to a rumor that they bring impending doom.
They have several assassins sent after them, and while Miaka had the luxury of consulting Tai Yi-
Jun, Takiko does not, although Tai Yi-Jun has helped them in some tight spots. Furthermore, Takiko
is far more aggressive and inclined to fight (armed often with a naginata) than the more naive and
optimistic Miaka.

Another major aspect of Genbu Kaiden that is largely different from Fushigi Yūgi is the nature of the
main couple's relationship. Typical for such a story, Takiko ends up falling in love with the first
Celestial Warrior she meets (Rimudo), like Miaka's relationship with Tamahome. One primary
difference is that that Takiko and Rimudo take longer in developing feelings for one another,
allowing for a more mature relationship to form by the time they admit their feelings for one another
in the 5th volume, though before that there was a great deal of tension and obvious attraction
towards each other. Miaka confessed her love for Tamahome at the end of book one, though he
rejected her because of his obligation to his brothers and sisters.

As even Yū Watase herself admits, the handling of the material in Genbu Kaiden is inevitably much
more mature than in the original Fushigi Yūgi. Whereas the original had begun more like a romantic
comedy, Genbu Kaiden remains largely a fantasy adventure with the romance more subtle-keyed
below the emotional struggles of its main characters. Her art style has also matured since Fushigi
Yūgi to become appropriately expressive in tense scenarios.

The eventual conclusion of Genbu Kaiden will likely follow the one given in the original Fushigi
Yūgi, of which fans of the original will know Takiko's fate will differ greatly from Miaka Yūki and
Yui Hongo, the Priestesses of Suzaku and Seiryū respectively. It is expected that Takiko will be
murdered by her own father to prevent her from being consumed by Genbu.