Did Fushigi Yuugi ever come to the United States? [Archive]

NahMan85

11-13-2005, 11:51 PM

I didn't realize that FY actaully was shown here in the U.S. I was downloading some eps and I found some in full english. Or was it just that they made the eps for the show in both english and Japenese? I mean if it is in english then that must mean the the show was given in U.S. programing or was shown but didn't last that long? Anybody know the story behind this?

Tash

11-13-2005, 11:57 PM

Umm... I saw some DVDs at Best Buy the other day. Maybe they came from there.

MrBananagrabber

11-14-2005, 12:01 AM

It was dubbed and went straight to video/dvd a few years ago. And I think I'm still the only person who likes the dub of it :P

Spike Mcdougal

11-14-2005, 12:05 AM

It was dubbed and went straight to video/dvd a few years ago. And I think I'm still the only person who likes the dub of it :P
I only saw The Mysterious Play which is the second series I believe and it was only a few episodes but I thought the dub was okay

MrBananagrabber

11-14-2005, 12:06 AM

I only saw The Mysterious Play which is the second series I believe and it was only a few episodes but I thought the dub was okay
The tapes of the dub called it The Mysterious Play, while the subtitled ones said Fushigi Yuugi, I believe. They were all the same series. It's been a looong time since I've seen the show, though.

NahMan85

11-14-2005, 12:49 AM

The tapes of the dub called it The Mysterious Play, while the subtitled ones said Fushigi Yuugi, I believe. They were all the same series. It's been a looong time since I've seen the show, though.
I didn't think it came to the USA, but it was a good show in Japan right? I mean I really like the show and the songs for it also, they are a big hit for me, especially the ending theme song, good stuff. But man I just finished seeing the first ep and it would seem that there are nothing but dudes who want to rape young women in the show. This isn't the way things really were in ancient China is it? I honestly don't understand why the creators of the show would preceive that idea in the first place.

Lord Dalek

11-14-2005, 01:23 AM

Pioneer released the show about 7-8 years ago.

fuchikoma

11-14-2005, 01:47 AM

But man I just finished seeing the first ep and it would seem that there are nothing but dudes who want to rape young women in the show.Isn't this show a hit among women or girls? Well women are into rape fantasy so I guess I understand the attraction sort of.

NahMan85

11-14-2005, 01:54 AM

Isn't this show a hit among women or girls? Well women are into rape fantasy so I guess I understand the attraction sort of.ARE YOU SERIOUS! I can't believe that for one bit. Please explain how this is possible. Girls liking rape fantasy, what the hell? :confused:

G1Ravage

11-14-2005, 02:01 AM

ARE YOU SERIOUS! I can't believe that for one bit. Please explain how this is possible. Girls liking rape fantasy, what the hell? :confused:It's a love story, and the girls like it.

It was dubbed and released onto DVD looooong ago. It just hasn't been aired on TV, except for the OVA, which AZN TV has.

Anime Guy

11-14-2005, 04:04 AM

Oh boy, Fushigi Yugi. Where to begin my mini rant.

This show is the only thing Animaze has dubbed that I absolutely hated. I mean, not all of their dubs are of Bebop quality, but I just couldn't stand this one.

The constant yelling of "Miaka! Tamahome!" really got on my nerves, and I'm someone who loves the Akira dub. Most likely because they didn't say "Tetsuo! Kaneda!" every two seconds.

This also has to be the only show with a role for Ruby Marlowe (among her other pseudonyms) that I downright hated, which sucks because I love her other roles (Lain especially).

Basically, I didn't like this show and I think it was a waste of the LA crew's talent. (especially Steve Blum :D)

G1Ravage

11-14-2005, 04:34 AM

Cyporiean

11-14-2005, 01:00 PM

I didn't think it came to the USA, but it was a good show in Japan right? I mean I really like the show and the songs for it also, they are a big hit for me, especially the ending theme song, good stuff. But man I just finished seeing the first ep and it would seem that there are nothing but dudes who want to rape young women in the show. This isn't the way things really were in ancient China is it? I honestly don't understand why the creators of the show would preceive that idea in the first place.

its a Watase title, somebody is gonna get raped at some point.

and it was more popular in the states than in Japan, and because of that the Eikou Den OVAs were made. (Just like Big-O 2, Tenchi Ryo-Ohki 3)

D.Shaffer

11-14-2005, 03:58 PM

its a Watase title, somebody is gonna get raped at some point.Well, threatened to get raped anyways. Numerous NUNEROUS times. That show was the first anime I saw with the emotional rollercoast effect you see a lot these days.

Look at what situation Miaka has gotten herself into now. :sweat:
OMG, What did they do to Yui! :eek:
Oh god that's HORRIBLE! :mad:
Wait...they're back to comedy? :confused:
So confused.

On another note, the author started work on the prequel series. Hurray! More girls with emotional issues. Now with gender bending!

WrenchNinja

11-14-2005, 04:37 PM

I remember watching the english dub back in India. Probably my only dosage of anime apart from random airings of DBZ on Cartoon Network India.They aired it on a channel called AXN at 7:00-8:00 in the morning.:shrug:

But when I ask people here, no ones ever even heard of it.

MrBananagrabber

11-14-2005, 05:21 PM

its a Watase title, somebody is gonna get raped at some point.

and it was more popular in the states than in Japan, and because of that the Eikou Den OVAs were made. (Just like Big-O 2, Tenchi Ryo-Ohki 3)
I guess it must have been popular, as it was one of the only anime series that actually made it to little suburbian stores near me. It was pretty much that, Ranma, Dragonball, and Slayers. I haven't seen Fushigi Yugi since I was in middle school, so I think I missed the OAVs. I don't know if it's the sort of show I could sit through nowadays, I'm pretty content with my nostalgia.

K-S-O

11-14-2005, 05:37 PM

It was dubbed and released onto DVD looooong ago. It just hasn't been aired on TV, except for the OVA, which AZN TV has.
The series was aired on TV, on the same channel that aired the OVA back when it was called International Channel. Does AZN not have it anymore or something?

Tenku

11-14-2005, 06:08 PM

Can't blame 'em for something that happens in the Japanese version, too. And the dub has David Hayter playing Tamahome, which automatically makes it awesome.
...wait wait. David Hayter playing as a bishie instead of a badass with a rockin' mullet? :eek:

Wow. That's something that I've never imagined [or known at the time]. :sweat:

NahMan85

11-14-2005, 08:12 PM

its a Watase title, somebody is gonna get raped at some point.

and it was more popular in the states than in Japan, and because of that the Eikou Den OVAs were made. (Just like Big-O 2, Tenchi Ryo-Ohki 3)
From what you are saying, because of the title, it is to be expected no matter what happens. Man that just doesn't seem wrong in so many ways. Nowadays you do not see that sort of thing in anime. The worst they do now is tie up women at least they are given that much respect even if they are just cartoons. There are many animes out there that are worse than FY but, there are even more that do not do those sort of things to women, ie...Inuyasha, FMA, Yu Yu, Scryed, I could go on.

On another note, the author started work on the prequel series. Hurray! More girls with emotional issues. Now with gender bending!

Really I didn't hear of this. Will it air in the U.S. I certainly hope it does. But from what some of you have said that seems highly unlikely. :sad: Oh well does anybody know when this may air in Japan because I know it will air first if it ever does, that is.

guinaevere

11-14-2005, 10:00 PM

The constant yelling of "Miaka! Tamahome!" really got on my nerves, and I'm someone who loves the Akira dub. Most likely because they didn't say "Tetsuo! Kaneda!" every two seconds. But was this the fault of the localization & dub, or the actual script?

Basically, I didn't like this show and I think it was a waste of the LA crew's talent. (especially Steve Blum :D) Eh. A lot of the shows I've seen fall into that catagory. It's a bit depressing when you have a VA you respect for some reason or another, and see that they did some real stinker of a project.

For the record, I like Blum, to me he Is Spike. And he was great as Roger Smith. But I find him highly over-rated. Right. Now just let me put on the riot-gear to protect myself and...

"Inuyasha!"
"Kagome!" urf.

...wait wait. David Hayter playing as a bishie instead of a badass with a rockin' mullet? :eek: He was the bright spot in an otherwise predictable series. SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!!

Anime Guy

11-14-2005, 10:44 PM

But was this the fault of the localization & dub, or the actual script?True. However, even though my problems with the show that I listed were seemingly dub-exclusive, I have problems with the show itself. You're right, I'd still dislike it even if I was watching it subbed.

Eh. A lot of the shows I've seen fall into that catagory. It's a bit depressing when you have a VA you respect for some reason or another, and see that they did some real stinker of a project.Damn straight.

For the record, I like Blum, to me he Is Spike. And he was great as Roger Smith. But I find him highly over-rated. Right. Now just let me put on the riot-gear to protect myself and...Eh, it's cool. I understand not everyone will think Blum is the be all and end all of VAs. There are many other talented ones out there and I accept that not everyone will have Blum as their favorite.

Sandoz

11-14-2005, 10:53 PM

ARE YOU SERIOUS! I can't believe that for one bit. Please explain how this is possible. Girls liking rape fantasy, what the hell? :confused: In Fushigi Yugi it's not so much a "rape fantasy" as it is Bodice Ripper Syndrome, i.e., the sweet little heroine's virginity is threatened (but not actually taken) by big mean bandit types, and she's saved at last moment by the dashing hero, whom she promptly throws herself at.

And, as previously stated, this happens in Fushigi Yugi quite a bit.

guinaevere

11-14-2005, 11:30 PM

Eh, it's cool. I understand not everyone will think Blum is the be all and end all of VAs. There are many other talented ones out there and I accept that not everyone will have Blum as their favorite. You got me to thinking about this AG, and it isn't that I feel he isn't very good. As I mention, he's done some great work out there. You can't do great work without talent. It's just that I've heard a number of his mediocre jobs too, unfortunately. (And when I say "jobs" and not "characters" I use the words purposefully, as the characters could have stood out, but owing to the voice work, they didn't.)

I guess I just don't think, "yay Blum! It's going to be good, unquestionably."

But here's to having favorites! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/wooper.gif

NahMan85

11-14-2005, 11:55 PM

You got me to thinking about this AG, and it isn't that I feel he isn't very good. As I mention, he's done some great work out there. You can't do great work without talent. It's just that I've heard a number of his mediocre jobs too, unfortunately. (And when I say "jobs" and not "characters" I use the words purposefully, as the characters could have stood out, but owing to the voice work, they didn't.)

I guess I just don't think, "yay Blum! It's going to be good, unquestionably."

But here's to having favorites! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/wooper.gif
You know I tend to agree even if there are so many don't think so.

Anime Guy

11-15-2005, 12:01 AM

You got me to thinking about this AG, and it isn't that I feel he isn't very good. As I mention, he's done some great work out there. You can't do great work without talent. It's just that I've heard a number of his mediocre jobs too, unfortunately. (And when I say "jobs" and not "characters" I use the words purposefully, as the characters could have stood out, but owing to the voice work, they didn't.)I can understand where you're coming from on that. I guess since I just love the sound of his voice, I pretty much automatically like all of his roles just because it's his voice coming out of the character's mouth (notice I said roles, not shows he's in).

I guess I just don't think, "yay Blum! It's going to be good, unquestionably."I don't feel that way per se, because as you said, he has had some bad roles before (Jamie from Megas XLR comes to mind).

guinaevere

11-15-2005, 12:19 AM

You know I tend to agree even if there are so many don't think so. Oh, I dunno. He's a great voice. One of the first I heard to not do a gimmicky voice, or a whiney voice, or a put-on voice. In the anime I'd watched, Spike was the first very natural and enjoyable voices I'd come across. And for that, when I hear his work, I think Spike rather than Blum. I'm not sure the VA appreciates being boxed in like that, but what can ya do?

However, that doesn't make him everyone's top pick. Sometimes your favorite actor will be in the top 10, sometimes not. That's what makes it interesting.

I guess since I just love the sound of his voice, I pretty much automatically like all of his roles just because it's his voice coming out of the character's mouth (notice I said roles, not shows he's in). Makes total sense!

<snip> he has had some bad roles before (Jamie from Megas XLR comes to mind).Just be thankful he didn't do Coop. http://img25.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/wink.gif

This would make a fun topic: What role Blum should never do.

NahMan85

11-15-2005, 01:16 AM

In Fushigi Yugi it's not so much a "rape fantasy" as it is Bodice Ripper Syndrome, i.e., the sweet little heroine's virginity is threatened (but not actually taken) by big mean bandit types, and she's saved at last moment by the dashing hero, whom she promptly throws herself at.

And, as previously stated, this happens in Fushigi Yugi quite a bit.
I didn't actually know she was a virgen. When is that information given? Or was that for the viewer to assume by default because I didn't really get that? Sorry to sound so dense but I did not catch that maybe because I have only seen the first episode, I don't know? :sad: I also never really saw the show on International channel when it was still called that because I didn't know it existed until I watched the ep where Tamahome turned into some sort of super saiygen thing. Then I only watced a few eps because IC only played the show once a week and most of the times I would miss it. God I hate myself for that one. Plus I never knew when the hell the reruns were on, if there any reruns at all, which I never saw by the way. Then of course you know what happened a few years later with the channel changing names and all.

Ultra8

11-15-2005, 02:08 AM

It came out on vhs/dvd a couple of years ago. I used to watch it on the International channel (now AZN) 2-3 years ago. I believe they showed the whole tv series(The 1st episode I saw was Miaka returning to the book to rescue Yui), plus the OAVs. So far they've only shown the tv series once but they do re-show the OAVs from time to time.

Sandoz

11-15-2005, 02:08 AM

I didn't actually know she was a virgen. When is that information given? It's stated over the course of the series that the Priestesses of the Four Gods must remain "physically pure" to be able to summon their individual gods. Yuu Watase used this plot point to generate a lot of cheap angst since 1.) Miaka and Tamahome can't consummate their love, and 2.) All the villains want to rape her so that she can't summon Suzaku.

D.Shaffer

11-15-2005, 02:37 PM

Really I didn't hear of this. Will it air in the U.S. I certainly hope it does. But from what some of you have said that seems highly unlikely. :sad: Oh well does anybody know when this may air in Japan because I know it will air first if it ever does, that is.It's not animated...yet. Just manga for the moment. The first volume got release in the US already, dont know if any others have yet.

D.Shaffer

11-15-2005, 02:47 PM

It's stated over the course of the series that the Priestesses of the Four Gods must remain "physically pure" to be able to summon their individual gods. Yuu Watase used this plot point to generate a lot of cheap angst
Also...
It's actually an important plot point as you find out Yui DIDNT get raped because of it. She just thought she was.Angst, depression, suicide attempts. Etc.

A.Magik

11-15-2005, 04:27 PM

D.Shaffer

11-16-2005, 03:21 PM

Well, Yui definitely wasnt playing with a full deck of cards by that point, so I think we can overlook it.

Sandoz

11-16-2005, 04:49 PM

Well, Yui definitely wasnt playing with a full deck of cards by that point, so I think we can overlook it. It's also important to note that Nakago was keeping Yui on a very short leash and hiding certain vital bits of information from her so that she would never know the whole truth--not only about the attempted rape and Miaka's innocence, but what the Seiryu Senshi were up to.

NahMan85

11-16-2005, 05:52 PM

It's also important to note that Nakago was keeping Yui on a very short leash and hiding certain vital bits of information from her so that she would never know the whole truth--not only about the attempted rape and Miaka's innocence, but what the Seiryu Senshi were up to.
Yeah I lost you people a couple of posts ago. :confused: I feel like I'm in space just floating around. :confused:

Hordesman

11-16-2005, 06:15 PM

Geneon just finished up the rerelease a couple months ago.

It's incredibly silly, but you have to admire a show that makes OAV extras making fun of itself.

BTW, anyone know if Genbu Kaiden has an anime? I definitely like that heroine better.

NahMan85

11-16-2005, 09:14 PM

How much does it cost everyone here to have AZN. I would try to get it, but I think that it costs way too much. I can't afford something like that, I have other bills and costs that are a little more important to pay. But I still want the channel. Do you guys really enjoy the channel? Is it worth it?

G1Ravage

11-16-2005, 10:13 PM

Sandoz

11-16-2005, 10:36 PM

BTW, anyone know if Genbu Kaiden has an anime? I definitely like that heroine better. IIRC there are only four volumes of Genbu Kaiden out now, so it will probably be a while before it's animated.

NahMan85

11-17-2005, 12:38 AM

It's free. Just ask your cable operator to get it.

But depending on the cable operator, you may need digital cable.
I again did not know that. Man I have been just sitting here thinking that I could not get it. But the only thing is I don't think I can get it because I have startpower and starpower does not have any sort of digital cable at least to my knowledge. But I'm probably wrong about this also since it would seem that I don't know a lot of things.

Like me not knowing that the main girl of FY is actually the reincarnation of the Princess until just a few seconds ago. Man I really need to buy some more dvds of FY.

Lynxara

11-17-2005, 01:22 PM

I think Genbu Kaiden got a PS2 game release not long ago.

NahMan85

11-18-2005, 11:21 PM

If the main girl of the show it suppose to stay a virgen then what's the big deal. How hard is it to do that. It's not like every guy that appears on the show is trying to take her virginity away from her, right? Seems sad that the only guy who has the privelage of taking it is still among those who are so close yet so far. I just like thr content and graphics and not so much of the story line, but still dramatic. Fits well overall I think.

Can someone tell me if the it is ever taken away from her, I think I know the answer but you never know. What a twist it would be if it did happen.

Sandoz

11-18-2005, 11:45 PM

If the main girl of the show it suppose to stay a virgen then what's the big deal. How hard is it to do that. Well, this is the kind of shojo anime that thrives on melodrama. It has to be a big deal, so that the show can drag out the angst for as long as possible.

It's not like every guy that appears on the show is trying to take her virginity away from her, right? Actually, it does seem that way after a while. If the male characters aren't falling madly in love with Miaka, they're conspiring to rape her.

Can someone tell me if the it is ever taken away from her, I think I know the answer but you never know. What a twist it would be if it did happen. She stays a virgin until she summons Suzaku. Afterwards, she does sleep with Tamahome.

Dudley

11-18-2005, 11:55 PM

I used to watch this show on AXN with English and Japanese subtitles. I want to get it on DVD, but I'm not willing to spend 100+ dollars for it.

NahMan85

11-19-2005, 12:40 AM

Well, this is the kind of shojo anime that thrives on melodrama. It has to be a big deal, so that the show can drag out the angst for as long as possible.

Actually, it does seem that way after a while. If the male characters aren't falling madly in love with Miaka, they're conspiring to rape her.

She stays a virgin until she summons Suzaku. Afterwards, she does sleep with Tamahome.
So wait then, I have another question. What would cause her to lose it? Are we talking about just somone touching her in a, how can I put this delicately, place where it would not be appropriate or are we talking about the serious part of this, you can use your imagination for the second option.

One more thing, so the whole main plot of the evils in this series are to take what is so precious to Miaka, that can't be it?

Sandoz

11-19-2005, 12:50 AM

So wait then, I have another question. What would cause her to lose it? Are we talking about just somone touching her in a, how can I put this delicately, place where it would not be appropriate or are we talking about the serious part of this, you can use your imagination for the second option. It's not something that should be overanalyzed. If she has sexual intercourse, she loses her powers as the Priestess of Suzaku.

One more thing, so the whole main plot of the evils in this series are to take what is so precious to Miaka, that can't be it? No, their main goal isn't to rape Miaka. The villains are the warriors of a country that is at war with the Conan Empire, where Miaka is. If Miaka summons Suzaku, she can ask the god to protect the empire or end the war in their favor. The Seiryu warriors don't want this, so they try to kill or otherwise hurt her so that she can't summon Suzaku. Raping her is an easy way of accomplishing this.

NahMan85

11-19-2005, 03:23 PM

It's not something that should be overanalyzed. If she has sexual intercourse, she loses her powers as the Priestess of Suzaku.

No, their main goal isn't to rape Miaka. The villains are the warriors of a country that is at war with the Conan Empire, where Miaka is. If Miaka summons Suzaku, she can ask the god to protect the empire or end the war in their favor. The Seiryu warriors don't want this, so they try to kill or otherwise hurt her so that she can't summon Suzaku. Raping her is an easy way of accomplishing this.
I'm really sorry but that sounds so silly. Gee I didn't know rape could be used as a weapon in an anime, I would always expect something solid to be a weapon or a person but I never expected a natural everyday thing that occurs, despite it being a horrible situation.

The only thing left that I have a problem with is that if they can rape her to make her lose her powers to summon Suzaku then wouldn't be even easier just to kill her. Man I guess I hate the show now. Oh well I'll just see what happens to find out how I really feel about FY. Now I am starting to see why so many people don't like it so much. Thank you, especially you Sandoz, for being so patient and answering all of my questions even though you could have just brushed me off. Thank you Sandoz. Now everything makes sense to me.

Nin-Nin69

11-19-2005, 04:24 PM

D. Shaffer wrote:
It's actually an important plot point as you find out Yui DIDNT get raped because of it. She just thought she was.

My comment:
You'd think Yui would be smart enough to know that fact (she had to have read something about priestess=virgin). I guess one can attribute Yui's lack of insight to not being in the right frame of mind due to the trauma of her 'rape' and Miaka's betrayal of their friendship.

A.Magik For me it was easy to figure out after they first told Miaka that rule. It was always in the back of my head that Yui never was raped and there was some sort of plot hole until they revealed it.

I'm really sorry but that sounds so silly. Gee I didn't know rape could be used as a weapon in an anime, I would always expect something solid to be a weapon or a person but I never expected a natural everyday thing that occurs, despite it being a horrible situation. *coughhentaicough*:anime:

Yeah I always found that very funny how this particular show was revolved around rape so much when it wasn't ment to be an adult related anime. Which is why it's funny to see Sublime sing "Date Rape" during FY in AMV Hell 3. :ack::p

NahMan85

11-20-2005, 12:05 AM

For me it was easy to figure out after they first told Miaka that rule. It was always in the back of my head that Yui never was raped and there was some sort of plot hole until they revealed it.

*coughhentaicough*:anime:

Yeah I always found that very funny how this particular show was revolved around rape so much when it wasn't ment to be an adult related anime. Which is why it's funny to see Sublime sing "Date Rape" during FY in AMV Hell 3. :ack::p
But why did the creators make it this way? was it the "in" thing of it's time? Camon rape, that is a very touchy subject.

Hordesman

11-20-2005, 12:52 AM

If you read the latest manga out, there's a note from the writer asking for doujinshi... regardless of how hentai it is or what pairings are in it.

Personally, I think it'd be hysterical if a priestess could lose her power simply for using a tampon. :evil:

NahMan85

11-20-2005, 01:22 AM

D.Shaffer

11-21-2005, 12:52 PM

NahMan85

11-22-2005, 12:51 PM

To many hours reading forum boards? :D

Anyways, the ammount of attempted rape (God, I cant believe how many people are actually harping on this) isnt really THAT bad in the series. But it's such a bad thing that it tends to stand out. That said, it IS a shojo series, so you get a lot of interpersonal relationships.From the beginning I thought the show was something of the sorts because it stood out too much. But really though the creators go out on a limb and go on the edge in introducing rape as their main attraction aside from the obvious other things. But the guy who made this must be hearing from some people because like I said before there was never any other anime that has used this as part of the show. Was there ever any controversy concerning the content of the show or anything about it for that matter? When it played in Japan in the mid to late 90's what was it rated for tv?

Cyporiean

11-22-2005, 01:13 PM

When it played in Japan in the mid to late 90's what was it rated for tv?

Japan doesn't have TV Ratings

Grenzer

11-22-2005, 03:02 PM

From the beginning I thought the show was something of the sorts because it stood out too much. But really though the creators go out on a limb and go on the edge in introducing rape as their main attraction aside from the obvious other things. But the guy who made this must be hearing from some people because like I said before there was never any other anime that has used this as part of the show. Was there ever any controversy concerning the content of the show or anything about it for that matter? When it played in Japan in the mid to late 90's what was it rated for tv?First of all, FY was created by a woman (Yuu Watase) so you can not say that the series was the product of some horny guy trying to be edgy. Rape in itself is a terrible thing, but many myths and classic stories from all over the world and throughout the span of history have included it as a story device. Also FY is not a story really focused on rape, it is just one element of a greater story that includes many elements, the major one being the idea of love between two people that can seemingly never be together because of all the forces that are opposing them.

Anyway, the whole Yui thinks she is raped plot is far less disturbing then the fact that Nakago, the main villian was raped as a child by an older man.

NahMan85

11-23-2005, 12:07 AM

Also FY is not a story really focused on rape, it is just one element of a greater story that includes many elements, the major one being the idea of love between two people that can seemingly never be together because of all the forces that are opposing them.

Ok, I see what your saying. It would be better if the main plot could have been more consistent. By that I mean is if the love angle is going to be used than keep it consistent the whole way through because at the end of the series they:

Consumate their love for each other. Even if she had lost her powers it should remain one sided.

Flip flopping like that at the end of the series from what you had thrived on the entire series simply does not work. It's like apples and oranges they don't go together.