Mysterious Play OVA English Sub & Dub

About Mysterious Play OVA

Meet Mysterious Play OVA (ふしぎ遊戯), an adventure, drama and fantasy anime by Studio Pierrot (1996). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: 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.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Tooru Furusawa as Nakago and Tomokazu Seki as Chichiri.

Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 3 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Pierrot, which means the visual identity of Mysterious Play OVA follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Tooru Furusawa as Nakago, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1996, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.