Chichiri
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OVA
6.5
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Estimated watch time
1h 24m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shoujo79%Heterosexual79%Historical79%Female Protagonist73%Isekai73%Magic60%Nudity40%Urban Fantasy20%Demons20%
OVAFINISHED1996 FALL6.5 / 10 AniList score
Mysterious Play OVA
ふしぎ遊戯• Fushigi Yuugi OVA
Synopsis & Story
A year after the events of Fushigi Yuugi, Tamahome is pulled back into the book and is sent on a complicated ride through illusion, confusion, and betrayal. Meanwhile, Yui is acting oddly and Miaka is heartbroken over the loss of Tamahome, while Keisuke and Tetsuya try to discover what is going on with the book. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Mysterious Play OVA: should you watch it?
At a glance
Mysterious Play OVA has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 65/100 — 30% of 1,486 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #8 highest-rated anime of 1996, and #12 most popular anime of 1996 on AniList.
Of the 2.8K AniList users who started it, 2.1% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 2.6K have finished it.
At about 1 h 24 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially shoujo, heterosexual, historical, female protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play (1995)
- Watch next: Mysterious Play OVA 2 (1997)
Episodes
3 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Hajime Kamegaki
- Character design
- Hideyuki Motohashi
Mysterious Play OVA FAQ
- How many episodes does Mysterious Play OVA have?
- Mysterious Play OVA has 3 episodes of about 28 minutes each, roughly 1 h 24 min in total.
- Is Mysterious Play OVA finished?
- Yes. Mysterious Play OVA has finished airing — the final episode aired February 25, 1997.
- Is there a season 2 of Mysterious Play OVA?
- Yes — the story continues in Mysterious Play OVA 2 (1997).
- What should I watch before Mysterious Play OVA?
- Watch Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play first — Mysterious Play OVA is a direct sequel.
- Is Mysterious Play OVA based on a manga?
- Yes. Mysterious Play OVA adapts the manga.
- Who animated Mysterious Play OVA?
- Mysterious Play OVA was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hajime Kamegaki.
- Where can I watch Mysterious Play OVA?
- Mysterious Play OVA is listed on Tubi TV, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.