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Fushigi Yugi: Priestess (The Mysterious Play, Vol 1)
Fushigi Yugi Priestess - The Mysterious Play, Vol 1
Author: Yuu Watase
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ISBN-13: 9781569319574
ISBN-10: 156931957X
Publication Date: 6/2003
Pages: 200
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 45 ratings
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Book Type: Paperback
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technochocolate avatar reviewed Fushigi Yugi: Priestess (The Mysterious Play, Vol 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Far better than the anime, but still overhyped in my opinion. There isn't enough romantic tension between Tomahome and Miaka before they start falling in love.
jedihanyou avatar reviewed Fushigi Yugi: Priestess (The Mysterious Play, Vol 1) on + 46 more book reviews
As a man, I can say that this is one of the few wholly shoujo (girls) manga out there that a guy can really enjoy... and NOT because of fanservice, because there's none - the very scarce nudity always serves a purpose, it's not gratuitous.

It's a mostly uncomplicated love story with excellent artwork, fanciful but believable characters, and enough action to convince you that the author would make a top-notch shounen (boys) mangaka.

Some may not find it interesting that the lovers get together almost right away, but the challenges they face and overcome together during the 18 volumes of this series really drive home the subtle and oh-so-true undertone coursing through them all: it really is easy to fall in love, but making a relationship work always takes EFFORT.

That's why every time I read it, it reminds me - just a little - of my wife and myself :)