Fushigi Yugi: Byakko Senki #1

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Writer Yuu Watase
Artist Yuu Watase
Cover Price $6.99

The year is 1923. Suzuno Ohsugi's father, Takao, warns her to stay away from The Universe of the Four Gods, telling her it's a book that only men can touch. He knows that in order to enact its story, the book needs one last heroine: the Priestess of Byakko! After the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes, Suzuno and Takao are trapped in their burning home. Takao has only one chance to save his young daughter, and that is to send her into The Universe of the Four Gods!

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    The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell

    Jul 04, 2020

    The entire Fushigi Yûgi universe is an example of Isekai where the main character is transported to another world and has to achieve a goal - in this case, summoning the god Byakku. It’s also a reverse harem - the main girl character will have lots of male suitors desperately in love with her. Based on the way he is illustrated, I suspect that Kasal, despite being much older than her, will become the main love interest in Xi-Lang, and Suzu will have to battle herself to figure out if she wants Seiji or Kasal.  Suzu is helpless and innocent throughout the first volume, which is typical of a Watase story.  While today's readers might not find as much appeal out of a helpless girl surrounded by strong men, this will appeal to your romance readers who crave drama and difficult choices.  Seiji is, as far as this volume shows, a good guy, so the struggle between all the different men, from Xi-Lang or Japan, will be bittersweet.  The formula for all three series is identical, so I am interest Read Full Review

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