Cover to Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 3
Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden is a prequel story to Yuu Watase’s long running manga Fushigi Yûgi. Price per volume is $8.99.
Publication Dates[]
Last Issue[]
- Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 9: 04 Nov 2009
Current Issue[]
- Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 10: 05 Sep 2012
Next Issue[]
- Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 11: 06 Mar 2013
Status[]
Characters[]
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.
Leftover Useful Information[]
Creative Team[]
Yuu Watase is the artist and author.
Publishing History[]
Future Publication Dates[]
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.
- Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden vol. 11: 06 Mar 2013