Fushigi Yuugi

During a visit to the National Library, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo stumble upon a strange old book that casts a red light, sucking them inside its unfamiliar world. Upon arrival, the two encounter hostile slave traders and barely escape with the help of Tamahome—a powerful young man bearing a Chinese symbol on his forehead. But, a moment later, the red light returns and takes Yui away. Desperate to reunite with her companion, Miaka asks Tamahome for assistance. However, the situation escalates when the pair encounters the land's emperor, Hotohori, who believes Miaka is the foretold priestess of the kingdom's protector god Suzaku. By gathering the god's seven Celestial Warriors, the priestess can summon Suzaku and have all her wishes granted. Hotohori hopes this will save his country, and since it appears to be a fitting solution to the girl's problems as well, he convinces her to accept the role. Meanwhile, at the library, Yui realizes she has been brought back alone. Unable to intervene, she helplessly witnesses Miaka traversing through courageous trials as the mysterious book's heroine. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Type: TV
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Season: spring 1995
Status: Finished Airing
Read more: MyAnimeList (MAL)
Studios: Pierrot
Genres: Comedy Romance Adventure Fantasy Drama
Tags: action bishounen comedy fantasy magic shoujo female protagonist adventure based on a manga historical manga martial arts fantasy world super power tragedy drama romance person in a strange world crossdressing isekai summoned into another world love triangle twins alternative past male harem reverse harem angst tone changes love polygon prophecy betrayal