
Takiko dies having only used two of her three wishes. Takiko's father realizes they are connected by blood and takes his own life to prevent Takiko from being devoured by Genbu, effectively ending her life as well. Near the end, they marry and become the rulers of Hokkan (Bei Jia). Later they accept it, though choose to ignore their feelings for fear of it getting in the way of their duties. She and Uruki both try to deny their growing love for one another. Takiko was in love with Takao Ohsugi, a friend of her father's, but her love was unrequited.

She can fight well with a naginata, a spear-like weapon, and does well in her studies.

Takiko is impulsive and strong-willed, though she can be insecure at times.

The storyline reveals her as the Priestess of Genbu, with the destiny of summoning the god Genbu with her own will after she has gathered the Celestial Warriors, and having it grant three wishes of her choosing. See also: List of Fushigi Yûgi characters Takiko Okuda ( 奥田 多喜子, Okuda Takiko) Voiced by: Satsuki Yukino (drama CD, game) A seventeen-year-old schoolgirl whose mother has recently died of tuberculosis and whose father seems to care more about his research than his own family. In addition to the manga, Genbu Kaiden inspired five audio drama CDs produced by Marine Entertainment and an adventure video game created by Idea Factory. It is licensed for an English-language release in North America by Viz Media. Genbu Kaiden was collected in twelve tankōbon volumes published in Japan by Shogakukan. When Rinka folded in 2012, the manga moved once again to Zōkan Flowers, where it ended its serialization in 2013. Genbu Kaiden resumed serialization in Rinka in 2010.

Watase then placed the manga on hiatus for two years due to her health issues and other work commitments. It moved to Perfect World Fushigi Yûgi in 2004 and ran until the magazine's cancellation in 2008. The manga was initially serialized in Shōjo Comic Zōkan beginning in 2003. A prequel to Watase's Fushigi Yûgi, it details the creation of The Universe of the Four Gods and tells the full story of the Priestess of Genbu. "Mysterious Game: Legend of Genbu" ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden ( Japanese: ふしぎ遊戯 玄武開伝, lit.
