Real World People Name Yuuki Miaka "Suzaku No Miko" Seiyuu Araki Kae ("Minnie May" Gunsmith Cats; "Chibi Usa" Sailor Moon; "Simone" Gundam 0083) Birthdate 12 May Age 15 Blood Type B Hobby Eating, reading manga, baking cookies. Power(s)/Abilities Excellent runner and the ability to protect herself as Miko. Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods Suzaku no Miko Background:Miaka is a junior high school student studying for the entrance exams to high school. She is quite a glutton and will literally bite the hand that feeds her (if there is food in it). She is a very caring soul and will sacrifice herself for the good of others despite her gluttonous disposition. Miaka is the priestess of Suzaku (Suzaku no Miko), sent to the Universe of the Four Gods by an ancient Chinese book. She finds herself falling in love with Tamahome, the first seishi of Suzaku she meets in this mysterious universe.

Name Hongo Yui "Seiryuu no Miko" Seiyuu Touma Yumi ("Urd," Aa! Megamisama) Birthdate 26 October Age 15 Blood Type AB Hobby Reading mysteries and listening to music Power(s)/Abilities Excelllent academic and athletic achievements, speaks English. Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods Seiryuu no Miko Background: Yui is a very sharp, bright young girl who will easily get into any high school she chooses. Miaka's best friend since childhood, she continues to support her whimsical ways. Although Yui is a smart girl, she is easily swayed by Nakago, the first seishi of Seiryuu. She is a victim in the Universe of the Four Gods and cannot seem to see the truth when Miaka tries to tell her so. Yui has a deep crush on Tamahome and plots on taking him away from Miaka whom Tamahome really loves. Yui is the priestess of Seiryuu (Seiryuu no Miko) and is sent to the Universe of the Four Gods after Miaka finds a way to get back to her world. Suboshi, twin brother of Amiboshi, falls in love with Yui after being her bodyguard.

The Seven Seishi of Suzaku

Star Constellation Name Tamahome "Fighter" Star Pattern Cancer Real Name Kishuku So Seiyuu Midorikawa Hikaru ("Rheinhard" Legend of the Galactic Heroes; "Michael Grant" MARMALADE BOY; "Tochizawa" Koko wa Greenwood) Birthdate 28 June Age 17 Blood Type O Hobby Counting Money Power(s)/Abilities Martial Arts Symbol "Ki" (Demon) located on forehead Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods The protector of Suzaku no Miko and Miaka's lover. Background: Tamahome is the oldest of five siblings, two younger brothers (Shunkei and Chuei) and two younger sisters(Gyokuran and Yuiren). His mother died when he was twelve years old and his father has recently become ill. Tamahome fights thieves for money to provide food and clothing for his poor family. His love for Miaka overcomes his love of money as he continues to protect her throughout the series.

Star Constellation Name Hotohori "Prince Swordsman" Star Pattern Hydra Real Name Emperor Sai-hi-tei Seishuku of Konan Country Seiyuu Koyasu Takehito ("Yousho" Tenchi Muyo! "Aoba Shigeru" Neon Genesis Evangelion; "Bud Mint" KO Senki Beast; "Ryuuji," DNA2) Birthdate 2 April Age 18 Blood Type A Hobby Reading and Fashion Power(s)/Abilities Sword Fighting Symbol "Sei" (Star) located on left side of neck Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods Emperor of Konan Country and Miaka's second protector. Background: Hotohori is the young emperor of Konan Country which he rules fairly and justly. As both of his parents are deceased, his advisors take care of his every need. Hotohori had been told of "Suzaku no Miko" when he was a small child and has yearned to love that woman who would be "Suzaku no Miko". He has an uncanny way of admiring himself and is quite the narcissist. Hotohori finds himself also in love with Miaka and tries to win her, but finds that the love between Tamahome and Miaka is much stronger.

Star Constellation Name Nuriko "Court Warrior" Star Pattern Hydra Real Name Kourin Seiyuu Sakamoto Chika ("Kazuya" Kimagure Orange Road; "Kisaragi Shun" Koko wa Greenwood; "Mei" Tonari no Totoro) Birthdate 10 March Age 18 Blood Type B Hobby Dressing up and being fashionable. Power(s)/Abilities Superhuman Strength Symbol Unknown located on left breast Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods One of the Seven Seishi of Suzaku and Miaka's third protector. Background: Nuriko is always in fashion and dresses in the finest clothes. She always tries to find ways for Hotohori to fall in love with her, but Hotohori is probably already in love with himself. Nuriko has superhuman strength and a short temper, particularly with Miaka.

Star Constellation Name Chichiri "Face of the Monk" Star Pattern Gemini Real Name Kouji Voice Actor Seki Tomokazu ("Suzuhara Touji" Neon Genesis Evangelion; "Van Fanel" http://www.anime.net/escaflowne/; "Kamui Shirou" X) Birthdate 21 May Age 24 Blood Type Unknown Hobby Fishing Power(s)/Abilties Polymorphing and magic learned from Taiitsu-kun Symbol Sho (The place where you draw water) located on left knee Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods One of the Seven Seishi of Suzaku and Miaka's fourth protector. Background: Chichiri, or "Kitsune-san" as Miaka calls him at first, is a monk who has been trained in magic by Taiitsu-kun. He is a very mischievious fellow and uses his magic freely. Chichiri wears a mask with a smiling face because his real face bears a striking scar across his left eye. He talks in a high-pitched voice most of the time, often ending his statements with "no da" (intended to be a regional dialectic affectation). His past is even more mysterious.

Star Constellation Name Tasuki Star Pattern Crater Real Name Shunu Ko Nickname Genro (Phantasm Wolf) Seiyuu Hayashi Nobutoshi ("Basara" Macross 7; "Tanaka" Boku no Marie) Birthdate 18 April Age 16 Blood Type B Hobby Brawling Power(s)/Abilities Martial Arts, Speed, and using the Iron Fan (halisen) to cause "Retsuka Shin-en" Symbol "Yoku" (Wings) located on right forearm. Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods One of the Seven Seishi of Suzaku and Miaka's fifth protector. Background: Tasuki, the brash, smart-aleck thief of the mountains of Konan Country, finds himself drawn to Miaka just like the other seishi. His younger brother, Gouji, plans a lot of schemes with him. By using his Halisen, or Iron Fan, as a weapon with a summoning yell of "Lekka Shien!" Tasuki can burn anything to a crisp. Unfortunately for Tamahome, this often includes him as he always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Tasuki is also heir to be the rightful Leader of the Thieves of Mt. Leikaku. Though impudent and rude, he is a very caring young man who will fight for what he believes is right.

Star Constellation Name Mitsukake "Healer" Star Pattern Corvus Real Name Myo Jyuan Seiyuu Ishii Kouji ("Fujisawa" El Hazard) Birthdate 7 May Age 21 Blood Type O Hobby Growing Plants Power(s)/Abilities Uncanny power to heal. Symbol "Shin" (To be sad) located on the palm of left hand Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods One of the Seven Seishi of Suzaku and Miaka's sixth protector. Background: Mitsukake is a healer by trade, using his power given to him by Suzaku to heal others. He was bethrothed to Shoka, a landowner's daughter, in thanks for his services. Mitsukake is a quiet man who keeps to himself most of the time and cares for his pet cat, Tama-chan.

Star Constellation Name Chiriko "Knowledgeable Child" Star Pattern Hydra Real Name Ou Doukun Seiyuu Kawakami Tomoko Birthdate Unknown Age 13 Blood Type A Hobby Reading and Studying. Power(s)/Abilities Extremely intelligent for his age. Symbol "Cho" located on left foot. Purpose in the Universe of the Four Gods One of the Seven Seishi of Suzaku and Miaka's seveth protector and advisor. Background: Chiriko, the youngest citizen to pass the government board of Konan Country, has a magnificent mind, but is still a child at heart. He loves to read and research problems.

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