
It is at this moment that the book shone and transferred Takiko to the world of the four gods, in the kingdom of Hokkan ruled by Genbu.

His wife passed away and Takiko, in her fury, proceeded to snatch the book away to tear it. He claimed that the book could save his wife but it was too late. It sounds irresponsible but his heart is at the right place. He was hard at work at deciphering it, to the point that he ignored Takiko and his ailing wife. One day, her father returned from China with the Universe of the Four Gods book.

It’s a unique setup for someone who’s about to be whisked away to another world, that’s for sure. Her family situation is troubling and she’s in love with a man 10 years her age. Takiko is bold and daring, unlike girls her own age. Takiko is a 17 year old girl who lives with her mother who has contracted tuberculosis. The two girls from the first Fushigi Yugi were pulled from the modern era while Genbu Kaiden pulled one from the Taisho era. Now, on to Genbu Kaiden! Fushigi Yugi stories often start off by pulling a girl from different eras. Each Fushigi Yugi is a standalone story with very minimal throwbacks. So I will drop the title here for you to discover that on your own! You don't need to read the first Fushigi Yugi to know the plot.

I could have mentioned that there are 6 shoujo titles that I wish to recommend, but I didn’t finish Fushigi Yugi. It didn’t help that Miaka had a boisterous personality, and Yui is just… bleah. I couldn’t bring myself to like the vibe in the first Fushigi Yugi. While I’ve read Genbu and Byakko, I couldn’t bring myself to read the first one.
You getting what I mean? :P The boyfriend is so sweet, I’m melting <3 Zettai Kareshi is definitely good stuff! There’s a Japanese TV drama for Zettai Kareshi too if you’re interested!ĬLAMP art for their shoujo titles is one thing, but Yuu Watase's art and colour choices is impeccable Fushigi Yugi Genbu Kaiden -> Fushigi Yugi Byakko Senki.It’s no secret that he has the hots for her. First, her childhood friend Soushi who lives next door is a good looking guy. How will life change for her now that she got a bonafide boyfriend?Īs a shoujo manga heroine, Riiko lives in an environment that screams perfect for misunderstandings and romance. Riiko unboxed it and wow, a naked boyfriend appeared (HAHAHA). She customized a boyfriend just for fun and voila, a box from said shop arrived at her apartment the next day. Riiko thinks he sounds super shady (He is!) but a boyfriend? Yea, why not! She visited the website, and a Lover Shop appeared on her browser.

The moment she sat down, he tried to offer her a deal she couldn’t refuse. It turns out the phone’s owner is a strapping young man who’s from the sales industry. It's girly and sweet, I think anyone who loves a classic shoujo will enjoy this title. From the left, Soushi, Riiko and PERFECT BOYFRIEND.
