About “Fushigi Yuugi” in a few words:

Fushigi Yuugi is a Japanese anime series that follows the adventures of two teenage girls, Miaka and Yui, who are transported to a magical world known as the Universe of the Four Gods. In this world, they become the Priestess of Suzaku and the Priestess of Seiryu, respectively, and must gather the Seven Celestial Warriors to summon their respective gods and make a wish. Along the way, they encounter danger, romance, and betrayal, all while trying to find their way back to their own world.

Meet the characters from Fushigi Yuugi

Tamahome

Oh man, Tamahome is that whole “hot, stubborn bodyguard who also writes poetry in his head” vibe and I love him. He’s loud and fierce and will punch a mountain if you look at him wrong, but then he’ll bring you a stupidly sweet gift (usually food) and act like it’s nothing. He’s super loyal to a fault, terrible with words, and somehow also the best at doing the simple, heartfelt thing when it counts. Also he likes naps? Or was that someone else—no, definitely naps.

Nakago

Nakago is the deliciously chilly villain who makes you root for him even if you know you shouldn’t — tall, elegant, and a walking storm cloud of intent. He has those slow-smile moments that give me chills, and he’s obsessed with “fate” and beauty in a way that’s poetic and terrifying at the same time. There’s a darkness that feels almost lonely rather than purely evil, and yes he collects roses or something overly dramatic like that (totally the type). He’s cruel and cultured, and honestly you can tell there’s a tragic movie playing behind his eyes.

Chiriko

Chiriko is the quiet, steady one—calm like a pond but with knives under the surface, in the best possible way. He speaks softly, thinks twice, and when he does act it’s always strategic (also slightly mischievous sometimes, don’t let that fool you). He’s kind of mysterious—like he knows more than he lets on and maybe has a hobby involving gloves or tea sets, I can’t decide. Very reliable, low-key protective, and probably collects pocket watches for no reason.

Chichiri

Chichiri is a lovable, goofy old monk type who is both infuriatingly absent-minded and secretly brilliant. He’ll forget where he put his sandals but remember exactly which medicine cures a cursed wound, and then tell a silly joke in the middle of a crisis. There’s this whole “know-it-all but sleepy” energy—plus he’s adorable with strange superstitions and shadowy past stuff that pops up when you least expect it. He’s wise and weird and you want to hug him and also listen to every random anecdote he has.

Yui Hongo

Yui is loud, practical, and the friend who drags everyone back to reality while still being the biggest softie under it all. She complains, she shops, she eats instant noodles at midnight (and will tell you about it), but she’s also fiercely protective and honest in that “I’ll slap sense into you” way. She’s modern and sarcastic and occasionally gets jealous, but she’s the heart that keeps things from falling apart. Somehow she’s the most normal in a world of magic and that’s her whole charm.

Hotohori

Hotohori is royalty wrapped in silk and a dramatic, breathtaking smile—someone who looks like they walked out of a painting and then remembered to smirk. He’s graceful, deeply proud, and oddly shy about small personal things (like, he’s an emperor but can be flustered by compliments—adorable). He loves theater and beauty and makes absolutely theatrical decisions, yet he’s also painfully lonely sometimes which makes his kindness feel huge and slightly tragic. He’s the friend who sends you scented letters and expects you to swoon, but he’ll also fight with you until the end.

Mitsukake

Mitsukake is gentle and wise and kind of the soothing voice everyone needs, like a walking herbal remedy with soft eyes. He’s calm, a little shy, and very patient—also secretly has these tiny goofy habits, like collecting handkerchiefs or humming old songs when nervous. He’s the dependable older-brother vibe that rarely loses his cool, though he’ll blush at awkward things (so surprising and cute). He heals, he listens, and he somehow knows the right thing to say without making it dramatic.

Nuriko

Nuriko is drama, sparkle, and fierce loyalty all rolled into one dramatic package—flamboyant, stylish, and with a heart the size of a continent. He will die for his friends and then put on too much makeup the next day and declare it a normal Tuesday; ego but also salt-of-the-earth. There’s a tragic streak under the showy outfits and jokes, and he’s simultaneously tough as nails and vulnerable in ways that wreck you. He’ll flirt, he’ll fight, he’ll give you unsolicited fashion advice, and then cry quietly at 2 a.m. (true story).

Tasuki

Tasuki is the scrappy, fiery brawler you want in a bar fight and also the one who will feed a stray dog without blinking. He’s brash, loud, and has this delightfully reckless energy—like someone who rides into danger because it’s mildly entertaining. He’s loyal to an almost ridiculous degree and has this goofy side where he’ll try to be all tough then scribble poetry in a margin (not joking, he does). Tempered by loyalty and a weirdly soft spot for underdogs, he’s the rough gem of the crew.

Miaka Yuuki

Miaka is the quintessential whirlwind heroine—clumsy, earnest, dramatic, and impossible not to root for even when she’s crying in a tree. She falls hard for everything (including men, monsters, and noble causes), panics a lot, messes up plans spectacularly, and somehow manages to grow into someone brave and stubborn in the best way. She’s emotional, impulsive, and so very human—like she’ll rush in and later make a giant, apologetic mess of a speech about feelings. Basically: chaotic heart, endless determination, and the kind of friend who’d jump off a cliff if you needed her to (probably would also forget her shoes).