Fushigi Yuugi: 30th Anniversary Special (ふしぎ遊戯 特別編; Fushigi Yugi: Tokubetsu-hen) is a one-shot published in the November 2022 edition of Monthly Flowers magazine celebrating three decades since the release of Fushigi Yuugi: The Mysterious Play.[1]
The special reveals how Tamahome was reincarnated into the Real World as Taka Sukunami.
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The one-shot returns to the final moments of the original run, covering Miaka's summoning of Suzaku, the arrival of the Suzaku Warriors, and Nakago's defeat.
After Tamahome and Miaka share an emotional farewell, he disappears to start his reincarnation into the Real World. Chichiri and Tasuki say their goodbyes to the spirits of their fellow warriors before they (along with Tama) are transported back to the Universe of the Four Gods. The two warriors arrive in Oseki City in Konan and are shocked to learn that six months have passed since they left for their battle in Tokyo.
Miaka summoning Suzaku- revamped!
Although the scars from the war with Kutou still remain, the people of Konan have started to recover. The residents of Oseki are in particularly high spirits, as many claim to have seen Suzaku with their own eyes. Chichiri voices his suspicions about not arriving in Eiyou just as Tasuki spots a familiar face in a crowded street: a young child with a glowing red mark on his forehead.
Cut to Miaka, who is busy eating and studying for her high school entrance exams. She has placed a photograph of her and the Suzaku Seven on her desk for encouragement. Taking a break from her studies, she rereads Tamahome's final letter to her where he promises that he will see her again.
In the other room, Keisuke takes a peek inside the book. He is shocked to find that the story is continuing on its own and that a younger version of Tamahome has appeared.
Back in Oseki, Tasuki and Chichiri follow the mysterious child to a poor farming village on the outskirts of the city. Chichiri recognizes the village as Hakukou and identifies the child as a younger Tamahome. Suddenly, a demonic doll, or Mu-Ou, materializes and chases the boy. He tries and fails to outrun the demon. It plunges its hand into his back and removes a small orb of light. The doll narrowly escapes the flames of Tasuki's tessen before retreating. Tamahome recognizes his friends, but before he can answer any of their questions, he vanishes in a bright light.
The two warriors visit the Sou Family's gravesite, which had been initially maintained by Hotohori. They pay their respects and Tasuki guesses that Tamahome is somehow still connected to their world and cannot be reincarnated. Their prayers are interrupted by the sudden reappearance of Tamahome, who has visibly grown. He reveals that he has been wandering the Four Empires in search of "something," but has been continuously attacked by the Mu-Ou. Chichiri speculates that he is likely searching for Miaka, but the doll abruptly reappears and removes another orb from Tamahome's back before both it and the young warrior vanish. Chichiri elects to track Tamahome's qi/ki to pinpoint where he will appear next.
In Tokyo, Keisuke meets up with Tetsuya to report his findings. Meanwhile, Miaka begins to run a fever from overworking herself, and Yui escorts her home.
Chichiri and Tasuki teleport to Eiyou and are pleased to see that the capital is recovering as well. They find a more mature Tamahome running from the Mu-Ou and rush to his defense. Before disappearing, the doll vows to steal Tamahome's power and destroy the remaining warriors. The trio reconvenes in an alleyway, and Chichiri theorizes that if Tamahome defeats the Mu-Ou, he will be able to start his reincarnation process. Tasuki questions why Tamahome does not defend himself and why he left Miaka alone in her world. Upon hearing her name, Tamahome vanishes once again.
Miaka and the Suzaku Seven redesigned for the 30th anniversary pop-up shop
Keisuke continues to follow along, concerned that Tamahome has seemingly forgotten his sister.
Inside the imperial palace, Chichiri and Tasuki postpone their visit with Houki and search for their friend. Chichiri notices Tamahome's qi/ki is becoming weaker, and the glow from his character has become more dull with each reappearance. They find the grown Tamahome they came to know fighting the Mu-Ou outside Suzaku's Shrine. Despite his efforts, Tamahome's qi/ki is too weak, and he is quickly exhausted, but Tasuki and Chichiri join the battle.
The doll transforms into a larger, more human form and condemns the warriors' naïve belief that their world would return to normal after Suzaku's summoning. It reveals that a faint connection between their world and the Real World still remains, and that it plans to end Miaka's life after defeating her warriors. Since Tamahome is meant to be reincarnated, his qi/ki is the link between the two worlds. The Mu-Ou's ultimate goal is to steal the power of the Priestess of Suzaku.
Motivated by love and his desire to protect Miaka, Tamahome brings himself to a stand and summons enough strength to form a powerful qi/ki blast, disintegrating the Mu-Ou and reclaiming the stolen qi/ki. After a moment of celebration, Tamahome's body begins to fade away as his soul prepares for reincarnation. He thanks Chichiri and Tasuki, and the spirits of Nuriko, Hotohori, Chiriko, and Mitsukake appear smiling before him. As the warrior enters the spirit realm, he vows to find Miaka.
During the Yotsubadai High School entrance exams, Miaka is on the verge of an anxiety attack. She remembers being consumed by thoughts of Tamahome during her last exam experience. In spirit-form, the warrior appears by her side to calm her nerves. He realizes his entire life inside the book was spent searching for the one he loves.
In a traditional home in Japan, Taka Sukunami wakes from a reoccurring nightmare. For the past seventeen years, he has dreamed that he has been forced to wander a vast land while being repeatedly attacked by a demonic doll. That morning, Taka announces to his family that he has finally won the battle, but bits and pieces of his dream remain with him. He recalls a "past life" as a warrior in a world like ancient China, protecting a young priestess. On the television set, images of Shinjuku flash across the screen. Taka suddenly becomes alert with a sense of importance and catches the next available train to Tokyo. On the bustling streets of Shinjuku, a wedding ring miraculously appears in the palm of his hand. In the distance, there are echoes of well wishes from the Suzaku Warriors.
Miaka and Tamahome on the cover of Monthly Flowers
Outside of Yotsubadai, Miaka and Yui meet up after finishing their entrance exam. Miaka shares that she had a vision of Tamahome, connecting it to the ring she wears on her necklace. Keisuke and Tetsuya arrive to congratulate the girls and decide to hold off on telling them about the book and Tamahome's successful reincarnation.
Meanwhile, in the demon realm, a shattered Mu-Ou arrives in Tenkou’s courtroom. It begs forgiveness for failing to remove and collect all of Tamahome’s memories, which have been scattered about the Four Empires. Tenkou identifies Taka as possessing some of the warrior’s memories, albeit with a hazy recollection. His attention turns to the broken doll, who is revealed to be the demon god Yousui, and promises him a new body to carry out his future plans for the Suzaku Seven.
Back in Konan, Chichiri and Tasuki wonder if Miaka and Tamahome have met in her world. They spot a few cherry blossoms floating on the wind with no sign of origin. The two smile at this sign of confirmation. Surrounded by Sakura trees, Taka and Miaka reunite in Shinjuku. In the empty Yuuki household, the book on Keisuke’s desk begins to glow and disappear.[1]
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