The Worst Episodes of Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play

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   #1 - Nuriko, Eternal Farewell

   S1:E3311/16/1995

   Nuriko opens the door to the Shinzaho, but not without a cost. A happy occasion is tainted by a grief too powerful to bear.

   Director:Hajime Kamegaki

   Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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   Director:Hajime Kamegaki

   Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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   #2 - Moment of Battle

   S1:E442/1/1996

   Chiriko has been possessed by the evil Miboshi, and the Suzaku Seven must fight one of their own. Meanwhile, Yui prepares to summon Seiryu.

   Director:Susumu Nishizawa

   Writer:Genki Yoshimura

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   Director:Susumu Nishizawa

   Writer:Genki Yoshimura
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   #3 - The Ancient Path

   S1:E2810/12/1995

   As Miaka and the Suzaku Seven travel to Hokkan, the story pauses to reflect on the events that lead up to this point.

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   #4 - Mysteries Afoot

   S1:E2910/19/1995

   Back on Earth, Miaka's brother Keisuke researches the origins of the Universe of the Four Gods, and discovers something startling. He communicates with Miaka, who must make a choice.

   Director:Susumu Nishizawa

   Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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   Director:Susumu Nishizawa

   Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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   #5 - The Flash of Battle

   S1:E3010/26/1995

   A sudden attack on the ship leaves Miaka, Nuriko, and Tamahome trapped in a cave. When they rejoin the others, the Seiryu warrior Soi confronts them, but Miaka repels the attack. Finally landing in Hokkan, the group learns about the Shinzaho.

   Director:Osamu Nabeshima

   Writer:Genki Yoshimura

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   Director:Osamu Nabeshima

   Writer:Genki Yoshimura
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   #6 - Star Festival

   S1:E269/28/1995

   Miaka and the Suzaku Seven prepare for their trip to Hokkan, the land of Genbu. Before they go, Tamahome visits home again, but finds only pain.

   Director:Satoshi Saga

   Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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   Director:Satoshi Saga

   Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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   #7 - Tombstone Oath

   S1:E2710/5/1995

   Suboshi, the twin of Amiboshi, wants revenge for the death of his brother. Horrified by the fate of Tamahome's family, Miaka resolves to fight against Seiryu.

   Director:Hajime Kamegaki

   Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi

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   Director:Hajime Kamegaki

   Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi
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   #8 - To Die for the Star of Suzaku

   S1:E3211/9/1995

   Nuriko fights off the bestial Ashitare, and at the same time, Tamahome confronts Yui. After, Nuriko consoles Tamahome on his doubt, while Nuriko affirms who he really is.

   Director:Nanako Shimazaki

   Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi

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   Director:Nanako Shimazaki

   Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi
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   #9 - Whirlpool of Doubt

   S1:E3111/2/1995

   Miaka and the Warriors search for the Shinzaho in the city of Touran, and Tamahome may have the answer. Meanwhile, Miaka struggles with whether she should return home, or keep her love.

   Director:Shigeto Makino

   Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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   Director:Shigeto Makino

   Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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    #10 - The Priestess of Suzaku

    S1:E24/13/1995

    An encounter with the Emperor of Konan leads to Miaka discovering her purpose and her destiny in this new world.

    Director:Yuu Kou

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi

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    Director:Yuu Kou

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi
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    #11 - The Seven Stars of Suzaku

    S1:E34/1/1995

    Miaka must find the seven Celestial Warriors, and she already has two. The third soon reveals himself, but it's not a joyous occasion.

    Director:Akira Shigino

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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    Director:Akira Shigino

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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    #12 - The Girl of Legend

    S1:E14/6/1995

    Instead of finding textbooks to study with, Miaka Yuki finds an old book which turns out to be rather absorbing--literally.

    Director:Hajime Kamegaki

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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    Director:Hajime Kamegaki

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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    #13 - Resolution

    S1:E249/14/1995

    The Celestial Warriors and the Priestess begin the ceremony to summon Suzaku. But then, Nakago's cunning plans to disrupt the ceremony are revealed.

    Director:Yoshihiro Oda

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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    Director:Yoshihiro Oda

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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    #14 - Shadow of Intrigue

    S1:E239/7/1995

    With Tamahome finally back to normal, all of the Konan Empire begin the preparations to summon Suzaku. However, they remain completely ignorant of Nakago's trap.

    Director:Susumu Nishizawa

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi

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    Director:Susumu Nishizawa

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi
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    #15 - Going Home

    S1:E75/18/1995

    Taiitsukun reveals herself to Miaka and the others, and reveals the way to return Miaka to her home. However, not everything goes as planned.

    Director:Hajime Kamegaki

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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    Director:Hajime Kamegaki

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    #16 - To Protect You

    S1:E218/24/1995

    Hotohori attempts to comfort Miaka as she struggles with her broken heart, desperate to forget about her love. But Tamahome won't be forgotten so easily.

    Director:Shigeto Makino

    Writer:Genki Yoshimura

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    Director:Shigeto Makino

    Writer:Genki Yoshimura
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    #17 - Love and Sorrow

    S1:E259/21/1995

    Taiitsukun shows up to reveal that not all is lost, and there still remains a method to summon Suzaku. However, what she tells to Miaka in private will change everything for her.

    Director:Yasuhiro Kuroda

    Writer:Genki Yoshimura

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    Director:Yasuhiro Kuroda

    Writer:Genki Yoshimura
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    #18 - Even If I Die

    S1:E65/11/1995

    Trapped in a mirror, Miaka faces herself in an all too literal way. When her shadow steps from the mirror to torment her friends, Miaka must make a difficult choice.

    Director:Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi

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    Director:Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi
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    #19 - For the Sake of Love

    S1:E136/29/1995

    Tamahome gives himself to the Kuto Empire in order to buy Miaka time to find the other Suzaku Seven. Miaka's search doesn't go smoothly, however.

    Director:Mayumi Hirota

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi

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    Director:Mayumi Hirota

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi
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    #20 - Magic Flute

    S1:E177/27/1995

    After days of fruitless searching, an attempt on Miaka's life reveals the seventh of the Suzaku Seven, the flute-playing Chiriko.

    Director:Susumu Nishizawa

    Writer:Genki Yoshimura

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    Director:Susumu Nishizawa

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    #21 - Missing Love

    S1:E44/27/1995

    Miaka comes to understand Nuriko's true feelings, and in assisting him, learns Hotohori's true feelings as well. But Tamahome's true feelings are still elusive.

    Director:Hajime Kamegaki

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi

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    Director:Hajime Kamegaki

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    #22 - Bewildered Heartbeat

    S1:E55/4/1995

    In order to return her to her own world, the Celestial Warriors accompany Miaka to a mountain where Taiitsukun, a being said to control the universe, is said to reside.

    Director:Nanako Shimazaki

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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    Director:Nanako Shimazaki

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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    #23 - Battle of Sorrow

    S1:E167/20/1995

    Miaka must die in order for the healer Shoka's powers of revival to work. Hotohori makes one last plea to a reclusive doctor, where he learns the truth about Shoka.

    Director:Osamu Nabeshima

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa

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    Director:Osamu Nabeshima

    Writer:Yoshio Urasawa
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    #24 - Enemies Unseen

    S1:E96/1/1995

    Back in the world of the book, Miaka visits the home of Tamahome. However, Miaka soon learns that things have changed, as an assassin from another country targets her.

    Director:Osamu Nabeshima

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi

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    Director:Osamu Nabeshima

    Writer:Kazuhisa Sakaguchi
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    #25 - The City of Resurrection

    S1:E157/13/1995

    It seems that Tasuki, the fifth Celestial Warrior, is dead. Miaka pursues a rumor about someone with the ability to resurrect the dead, but falls gravely ill.

    Director:Keitaro Motonaga

    Writer:Genki Yoshimura

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    Director:Keitaro Motonaga

    Writer:Genki Yoshimura