Hikaru's Inferno
By: Chibigenius
Introduction/Notes on Allusions:
General Information: This is a story based loosely on Dante's Inferno, using anime characters in place of Middle Age Italian political figures. I've used characters from various animes, mostly Magic Knight Rayearth, Fushigi Yuugi, Slayers, Dragon Ball Z, and Sailor Moon, plus a few others which aren't as important.
Disclaimer: This is a parody, a joke. It has no religious implications whatsoever, and I am not expressing approval/disapproval of any anime character based on their position in the circles of hell. Nor am I condemning or condoning any lifestyle by its inclusion or absence in the circles in hell.
Reviews: Constructive criticism is welcome, especially regarding writing style, accurate anime character information, and grammar mistakes/typos. Compliments are also welcome. ^_^ I hope somebody likes it. Though I will finish this regardless of the amount of reviews, I do have other writing projects I need work on (plus some AP courses). The more reviews I get, the faster I'll update. Please enjoy. Thanks and I'll shut up now.
Allusions:
The Hero: Hikaru from Magic Knight Rayearth
The Voice of Human Reason: Princess Shiina from Shinesmen
The Seiyuu (voice actress) of Divine Love: Shiina Hekiru (voice actress for the two above characters)
The Other Virtuous Seiyuu: Tange Sakura, Hayashibara Megumi, Takayama Minami
The Gatekeeper: Xellos from Slayers
The Gift Shop Owner: Chichiri from Fushigi Yuugi
The Ferryman of the River Manga: Inu-Yasha from Inu-Yasha
The Guard between Upper and Lower Hell: Chibiusa from Sailor Moon
The Angel: Guru Cleft with Mokona from Magic Knight Rayearth.
Circle One: Chiriko and Mitsukake from Fushigi Yuugi, girl at door/anime extra from any anime.
Circle Two: Princess Shiina from Shinesmen, Amelia and Gourry from Slayers, Mihoshi from Tenchi Muyou.
Circle Three: Hotohori from Fushigi Yuugi, Hercule/Mr. Satan from Dragon Ball Z, Rei from Sailor Moon.
Circle Four: Usagi from Sailor Moon, Miaka from Fushigi Yuugi, Goku from Dragon Ball Z, Naga from Slayers.
Circle Five: Nuriko from Fushigi Yuugi, Ranma from Ranma ½, Haruka and the Starlights from Sailor Moon.
Circle Six: Yuusuke and Kuwabara from Yu Yu Hakusho, Lina Inverse from Slayers, Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z, Ashitare from Fushigi Yuugi.
Circle Seven: Fuuma from X, Valgarv from Slayers, Yui and Nakago from Fushigi Yuugi
Circle Eight: Chichi from Dragon Ball Z, The Kutou Emperor from Fushigi Yuugi, Yuusuke's Mother from Yu Yu Hakusho.
Circle Nine: Hellmaster from Slayers, Beryl from Sailor Moon, any major villain from any anime series who is not redeemed in the end.
The Center: Lord of Nightmares from Slayers.
Note on The Inferno:
The original Inferno (Dante's) was written in the fourteenth century as part of the Divine Comedy, the particular translation I'm referring to was done by John Ciardi. In this parody I use the nine circles of hell plus the center plus another area just within the gate that really isn't part of the whole thing. Hikaru's journey essentially follows the same path as Dante's journey in the original. And I've kept the line divisions the same just for visual effect.
However, I did change quite a few things from the original (other than inserting anime characters in place of politicians and mythological figures). My circles are not the same as Dante's nor did I actually use a rhyme scheme. And no, I do not plan on making mine thirty-four cantos (chapters essentially) long.