Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden



Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden is a prequel story to Yuu Watase’s long running manga Fushigi Yûgi. Price per volume is $8.99.

Last Issue

 * Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 5: 08 Nov 2006

Current Issue

 * Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 6: 06 Feb 2008

Next Issue

 * none scheduled

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.

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.

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.

Creative Team
Yuu Watase is the artist and author.

Order Codes

 * APR05 3262	FUSHIGI YUGI GENBU KAIDEN VOL 1 TP	$8.99
 * AUG05 3313	FUSHIGI YUGI GENBU KAIDEN VOL 2 TP	$8.99

Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.

Links

 * Fushigi Yūgi Genbu Kaiden