Ep 27. Tombstone Oath
- April 6, 1995
- 23 min
Tombstone Oath is the 27th episode of Fushigi Yugi, an anime series that follows the story of a girl named Miaka Yuki, who is transported to the world of a book called The Universe of the Four Gods.
In this episode, Miaka and her group of companions travel to the grave site of the fifth and final Suzaku warrior, Chiriko. They hope to find clues about the remaining two Celestial Warriors and the mysterious person controlling the enemy nation, Kutou.
Upon arrival at the grave site, the group discovers that Chiriko's grave has been disturbed and his body is missing. This leads them to believe that Kutou is behind this and they set out to find him. As they search for Chiriko's body, they come across a man named Amiboshi, who claims to be one of the two remaining Celestial Warriors. However, upon closer inspection, Miaka and her companions realize that he is an imposter and an enemy spy.
As they confront Amiboshi, he reveals his true identity as a spy within Kutou's army. He was tasked with infiltrating the Suzaku warriors and discovering their weaknesses. Despite his deception, Amiboshi shows remorse for his actions and decides to help Miaka and her group in their quest to save Konan from Kutou's tyranny.
Meanwhile, back in Kutou's capital city, the emperor receives word of the invasion of the Suzaku warriors at Chiriko's grave site. He begins to worry about the prophecy of the Suzaku and sets out to find a way to stop them from fulfilling it. He turns to a powerful sorceress, known as Yui Hongo, who possesses a special power that can control the fates of others.
As the episode comes to a close, Miaka and her companions continue their search for the remaining Celestial Warrior, and Yui Hongo makes her appearance in Kutou's capital city. The stage is set for the final battles that will determine the fate of Konan and the Suzaku warriors.
Overall, Tombstone Oath is an action-packed episode that sets the tone for the final arc of Fushigi Yugi's first season. With new revelations and unexpected plot twists, this episode will leave viewers anxiously awaiting the series' conclusion.
