Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden
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Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden is a prequel story to Yuu Watase’s long running manga Fushigi Yûgi. Price per volume is $8.99.
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[edit] Publication Dates
[edit] Last Issue
- Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 8: 08 Apr 2009
[edit] Current Issue
- Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 9: 04 Nov 2009
[edit] Next Issue
- none scheduled
[edit] Status
[edit] Characters
[edit] Main Characters
Takiko Okuda: A girl from 1920s Japan who is transported to the Universe of the Four Gods, becoming the priestess of Genbu in the land of the North.
Limudo: A mysterious boy with wind powers who has the Kanji for "Woman" on his chest.
Chamka: A bowman who is hunting Limudo.
[edit] Minor Characters
Einosuke Okuda: Takiko's father is a dedicated scholar who pursues his studies at the expense of his family. He translates an ancient Chinese book that transports his daughter to the other world.
[edit] Storyline
In the Universe of the Four Gods, which resembles ancient China, four countries are watched over by four different guardian animal gods. Only a priestess from another world has the power to summon a god to save the countries in the Universe of the Four Gods. Priestesses are watched over by a group of seven celestial warriors, who are always marked by a unique Kanji (Chinese character) that relates to the sign they are connected to in the Chinese Zodiac.
[edit] Leftover Useful Information
[edit] Creative Team
Yuu Watase is the artist and author.
[edit] Publishing History
[edit] Order Codes
- APR05 3262 FUSHIGI YUGI GENBU KAIDEN VOL 1 TP $8.99
- AUG05 3313 FUSHIGI YUGI GENBU KAIDEN VOL 2 TP $8.99
[edit] Future Publication Dates
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