Fushigi Yuugi: Byakko Senki (ふしぎ遊戯 白虎仙記 Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki, "The Chronicles of the Hermit/Wizard") is a Japanese manga series written by Yuu Watase. It began serialization by Shougakukan's Monthly Flowers magazine on August 28, 2017.
The series began with a one-shot story titled Fushigi Yuugi: Byakko Ibun that was released on February 28, 2015.
A prequel to Fushigi Yuugi: The Mysterious Play and a sequel to Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden, it tells the story of the Priestess of Byakko, Suzuno Osugi, in the land of Sairou after she entered the Universe of the Four Gods.
Synopsis[]
Byakko Senki is the story of Suzuno Osugi, the Priestess of Byakko. It's not only her story, however: it will also show the backgrounds and adventures of her Seishi (Tatara, Subaru, Tokaki, Toroki, Amefuri, Kokie, and Karasuki) It takes place 100 years (book time) after Genbu Kaiden (where Suzuno was briefly seen as an 8-year-old) and around 60-70 years before the original Fushigi Yuugi.
Chapters[]
Volume 1[]
Cover Characters: Suzuno Osugi, Kasaru Raotsue, Neiran
Japan: Release date April 10, 2018
USA: Release date August 4, 2020
- Chapter 1: The Day Everything Changed (August 28, 2017)
- Chapter 2: The Star in the Sand (October 28, 2017)
- Chapter 3: The Coming of the False Priestess (December 28, 2017)
- Chapter 4: Dubious Recollections (February 28, 2018)
Japan ISBN 978-4-09-870117-9
USA ISBN 978-1-9747-1164-2
Volume 2[]
Cover Characters: Suzuno Osugi, Tokaki, Tatara, Kasaru Raotsue
Japan: Release date August 9, 2024
USA: Release date July 1, 2025
- Chapter 5: The Girl Who Travels Between Worlds (April 28, 2018)
- Chapter 6: The Ripples of Reunion (May 28, 2024)
- Chapter 7: The Discovery (June 28, 2024)
Japan ISBN 978-4-09-872675-2
USA ISBN 978-1-9747-5568-4
Volume 3[]
Cover Characters: Suzuno Osugi, Maaru, Neiran, Nirusha
Japan: Release date December 10, 2024
USA: Release date December 2, 2025
- Chapter 8: The Sign of a New Beginning (July 28, 2024)
- Chapter 9: The Worry-Filled Journey (August 28, 2024)
- Chapter 10: The Crow People (September 28, 2024)
Japan ISBN 978-4-09-872814-5
USA ISBN 978-1-9747-5798-5
Volume 4[]
Cover Characters: Suzuno Osugi, Maaru, Tokaki, Tatara, Toroki, Subaru
Japan: Release date April 10, 2025
USA: Release date TBD
- Chapter 11: True Priestess & False Priestess (October 28, 2024)
- Chapter 12: Remembrance Everlasting (November 28, 2024)
- Chapter 13: The Proof of Protection (January 28, 2025)
Japan ISBN 978-4-09-873062-9
USA ISBN TBA
Volume 5[]
Cover Characters: TBD
Japan: Release date October 9, 2025
USA: Release date TBD
- Chapter 14: The Hidden Path of Splendor (February 28, 2025)
- Chapter 15: The Ceremony of the Eternal Flame (March 28, 2025)
- Chapter 16: Maiden in Motion (April 28, 2025)
Japan ISBN 978-4-09-873125-1
USA ISBN TBA
Not in the tankōbon volumes[]
- Chapter 17: Flowers of the Inner Chambers (June 28, 2025)
- Chapter 18: Conspiracy in the Air (July 28, 2025)
- Chapter 19: An Uneasy Scent (August 28, 2025)
- Chapter 20: Dancer in the Moonlight (September 26, 2025)
- Chapter 21: Assembly in Black (October 28, 2025)
- Chapter 22: TBA
- Chapter 23: TBA
- Chapter 24: TBA
- Chapter 25: TBA
- Chapter 26: TBA
Publishing History[]
Byakko Senki began serialization in Shougakukan's Monthly Flowers magazine on August 28, 2017. The release schedule is every other month (6 chapters per year).
The first compiled volume was released in Japan on April 10, 2018, containing chapters 1-4.
Shortly before the release of chapter 6 in June 2018, Yuu Watase announced she was unable to complete the chapter on schedule and it would be delayed until the next issue of Monthly Flowers (October issue, released August 28). Due to various circumstances, including the author's health issues and her desire to finish her other current work Arata Kangatari, this did not happen and the series went on an hiatus that would last until 2024. [1]