Mysterious Play: Eikoden
Synopsis
After years of hardships interfered with their love, Miaka Yuuki and Taka Sukunami are finally married and expecting a baby—the pinnacle of their unbreakable bond. Unfortunately, not everyone rejoices alongside the blessed couple. Mayo Sakaki, one of Taka's students, has a crush on him and cannot bear witnessing the pair's flourishing relationship. Upon discovering The Universe of the Four Gods, Mayo learns that the old book is where Miaka and Taka first met as the priestess of the god Suzaku and the god's Celestial Warrior Tamahome. Unscrupulous about destroying a happy family, Mayo readily ventures inside with hopes of becoming the new priestess of Suzaku and rewriting the story to her advantage. Meanwhile, her actions do not delay to show devastating effects. Leaving an unconscious Miaka at the hospital, Taka must follow Mayo to The Universe of the Four Gods and stop her before the circumstances worsen for his wife and their unborn child. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience consensus is largely negative, criticizing the unlikeable new character, weak and unoriginal story, and inconsistencies with the original canon. Some viewers found it enjoyable for comedic value or as die-hard fans of the series. The production quality, particularly the CGI, was also a point of criticism.
Strengths
- Good music and sound design retained from the original series.
- Enjoyable for viewers who are die-hard Fushigi Yuugi fans, especially Miaka/Tamahome shippers.
- Offers comedic value when approached with the intent to make fun of its flaws.
Weaknesses
- Unlikeable and poorly developed new character, Mayo Sakaki.
- Unoriginal and weak story that feels like a bad fanfiction.
- Inconsistencies with the original series canon.
- Poor CGI animation that detracts from the viewing experience.
- Plot holes and forced story advancement.