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Post by oreocheesecake on Dec 16, 2005 21:28:09 GMT 6
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A brand new romance of the Fushigi Yugi series! Takiko is a 17-year-old girl living in the Taisho era of Japan. Agonised by her mother's death and angry at her father's callousness, the poor girl is suddenly transported into 'The Universe of the Four Gods'. There, she is caught up in a whirlwind adventure, and meets the dashing rogue Rimudo who is currently on the run from the authorities... Eventually, she takes refuge in a charming village, only to discover that she is actually the Priestess of Genbu, and the country's only hope!
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Post by oreocheesecake on Dec 16, 2005 21:28:32 GMT 6
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After agreeing to take on the role of the Priestess of Genbu, Takiko and Tomite start out on their long and winding journey, in search of the other celestial warriors. Meanwhile, Rimudo goes into hiding, by becoming a recruit in the enemy's camp! How will that work out in the long run? Will Takiko be able to convince all the warriors to work with her in the summoning of Genbu, in order to salvage the country from countless sieges and bloody massacres?
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Post by oreocheesecake on Dec 16, 2005 21:28:49 GMT 6
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Hatsui joins Takiko and Tomite on their travels in the search for the other celestial warriors. Their quest takes them to lFurei, where they seek out the advice of a priest, who in turn, directs them to the legendary rocky plains, where the divine sorceress Anru will provide them with the answers they need in order to proceed. Meanwhile, the army of Kutou is not letting up in their pursuit of Takiko and company, which leads to a major battle taking place in the plains. The fourth celestial warrior, Namame, appears in the midst of all the action!
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Post by oreocheesecake on Dec 16, 2005 21:29:37 GMT 6
Coming soon,
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Takiko's party, which includes the latest member to the team, Namame, arrives at a village. Here, Takiko and Rimudo, who wishes to return to Kutou, get into a heated argument. As Rimudo is about to leave the village grounds, Kutou's assassins and army appear, launching yet another assault! Can Takiko and company turn the tables on the enemy? Meanwhile, Takiko's search bears fruit, as she finds the fifth celestial warrior, Mikitsu!
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Post by oreocheesecake on Dec 16, 2005 21:40:18 GMT 6
Although I'm still collecting Genbu Kaiden, I can't help but admit that the first 3 volumes of Genbu Kaiden had been a huge disappointment for me. I've been waiting for it to come out for so long since it was shown in the magazine, MAGE. I thought it would be the same standard as Fushigi Yugi, its predecessor, but it didn't even come close. Or maybe I'm just biased because I cannot take it that Rimudo, the male lead, is both a woman and a man. Hmm, come to think of it, this thread should be in the Yuri section.
But I also find the storyline quite bland compared to the emotional rollercoaster that is Fushigi Yugi. And the characters are less, shall we say, intriguing. The only droolworthy character is Rimudo, who turns me off for being part a woman. Takiko is also a very boring character. She doesn't have that special oomph that a main lead should have. She's like Yui from Fushigi Yugi. I've never liked that girl.
I'm going to keep an open mind though. Hopefully, Yuu Watase will come up with new, interesting plots for us in the next volumes... *cross fingers*
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Post by wasabe on Dec 19, 2005 7:22:24 GMT 6
i like the first 3 volumes ... hahaha maybe because of Rimudo (sp?) ... can switch genders .. handsome .. & very sexy yummy~
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Post by oreocheesecake on Dec 21, 2005 15:43:38 GMT 6
The next volume is coming out REAL SOON! Otamashimini!  |
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