Episode
Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play: Shadow of Intrigue
Overview
Now that Tamahome is back to his own self, Miaka can summon Suzaku with all the warriors. Tasuki and Tamahome begin their friendship by loud bickering. Nuriko has asked Miaka to ask Suzaku to grant her wish, but her mind is somewhere else. She still needs to talk to Hotohori because of that passionate kiss she had with him. Tamahome told Miaka that the only wish he wants is to be with Miaka. Hotohori then explains to Miaka that she is only granted three wishes and she must think carefully about them. As preparations begin, Nakago assures Lady Yui that the Priestess will not summon Suzaku, for there is a trap set for them. Miaka continued to prepare for the ceremony to summon Suzaku, unaware of the Kutou plot in motion against them, while a mysterious boy is headed to where Miaka is.
Details
- Series
- Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 1995-09-07
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Shadow of Intrigue is Episode 23 in Season 1 of Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play. It aired on 1995-09-07. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 22: I'll Never Leave You
After Hotohori stabs Tamahome, Miaka runs to him. He tries to grab the sword to kill Suzaku No Miko. Miaka takes the sword and puts it in his hands.
Episode 24: Resolution
Hoping to prevent the ceremony from happening, the mysterious boy stood in front of the Konan palace. In the palace, Miaka is ready to summon Suzaku. When Suzaku didn’t appear, the traitor revealed himself as a Seriyu Seven, Amiboshi. Amiboshi uses his flute to kill Miaka and the Suzaku Seven, while another flute-music disrupts his wavelength to save them. Amiboshi rushes out while Tamahome, Tasuki, Chichiri, and Miaka go after him. Miaka tries to save Amiboshi from falling but it’s too late. The real Chiriko introduces himself, and they begin to summon Suzaku again but can’t. Taiitsukun tells Miaka that there is another way and she must travel to the land of Genbu.
More episodes from this season
Episode 21: To Protect You
Devastated by Tamahome's being controlled by Nakago, Miaka becomes mentally ill while Hotohori still attempts to cheer her up. But Miaka decides that when there is a problem as horrible as this, there is only one solution...
Episode 25: Love and Sorrow
Taiitsukun tells Miaka and the Suzaku Seven that she must travel to the land of Genbu and Byakko to recover the Shinzaho. Taiitsukun have increased the powers for the Suzaku Seven. Tamahome has asked Miaka to be his wife when their mission is over, but Miaka says that’s not going to happen. Miaka continues to somewhat ignore Tamahome, while Chichiri tells Miaka about how his best friend betrayed him. Miaka wonders what Chichiri told her, will happen to her and Yui.
Episode 20: Unreachable Hope
Miaka, determined to show the letter to Tamahome waits at the tree, keeping her promise. Meanwhile, Nakago catches Chichiri, who went to look for Tamahome for Miaka. It doesn't take long for everyone to realize where Miaka ran off to, including Tamahome who meets Miaka there. Will Tamahome revert back to his old money loving self?...Goodbye.
Episode 26: Star Festival
Miaka, Nuriko, and Tasuki are having a good time at the festival, while Tamahome still thinks about what Miaka has said to him. When Miaka finally has a discussion with Tamahome, she explains herself, making Tamahome feel happy again. The trip has just about come, and Tamahome is off to bring some of his family with him. But when Tamahome, Miaka, and Nuriko get there, Tamahome finds that he's in for it...
Episode 19: Shattered Love
Miaka, Tasuki, and Chichiri find themselves cornered by Nakago and his soldiers. Miaka distracts them, allowing Tasuki and Chichiri to escape, however she is thrown into prison. Finding a way to escape Miaka finally finds Tamahome, although he isn't the Tamahome she was looking for...
Episode 27: Tombstone Oath
Tamahome goes to his village, but once there, he finds a terrible fate that has befallen on his family. Suboshi, who swore revenge for the death of his twin brother, Amiboshi, is in battle with Tamahome. Another member of the Seriyu Seven comes into play.
Episode 18: Love Trap
With Chichiri's powers, Miaka and Tamahome were able to see each other. Together, they promised to meet each other where Tamahome would bring Yui and the stolen Universe of the Four Gods, now that the rest of the Suzaku Seven have been found. However, Yui won't let go of Tamahome so easily...
Episode 28: The Ancient Path
A story of two young girls Miaka Yuki and Yui Hongo, who finds a book called The Univere of the Four Gods. This is a recap episode on what's been going on in Season 1.
Episode 17: Magic Flute
Four of five days later, the Suzaku Seven begin to become discouraged as the search for Chiriko, the last of the Suzaku Seven, rages on. They reach Tamahome's hometown, and there Mitsukake performs his healing magic and heals Tamahome's father. However, later that night, Kotou agents attack Miaka and the Suzaku Seven. In the distance, the sound of a flute appears. Who is this young boy?
Episode 29: Mysteries Afoot
Miaka's brother realizes they are connected by a hair that she left in the book. Her brother runs into an acquaintance while trying to leave the library with the book. He tells the guy about what has happened to Miaka so far between Yui, Tamahome, and her. Also the Suzaku seven. His friend tries to help him learn more about the story. They find some very suspicious things out about the person who returned the book to Japan. They then find out that the people who wrote the book intended for the young girl to become a sacrifice to summon one of the 4 gods. He tells Miaka but she doesn't believe him and cuts off their connection. The ship begins to get caught in a storm caused by one of the Seriyu seven and Miaka, Nuriko, and Tamahome go overboard. Tamahome is electrocuted.