Saiyuki (1997) 幻想魔伝最遊記
Author: Kazuya Minekura
Illustrator: Kazuya Minekura
Publisher: Henan University Press
Format: Paperback
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Drama/ Comedy
Date: February 18, 1997
Number of issues: 9
Pages: 190
ISBN: 9787810419802
Language: Japanese / English
Adaptation: Reimagining
Summary:
In the mystical world of Shangri-la, demons and humans live side by side, watched over by a parthenon of ancient Chinese gods. But when normally-civilized demons start to go berserk, the gods require the services of Genjou Sanzo - a Buddhist priest with a magical gun, an evil-banishing scripture and a take-no-prisoners attitude. Aided by the ancient monkey god Son Goku, the half-demon Sha Gojyo and the demon exterminator Cho Hakkai, he sets off on a treacherous journey westward, with armies of demons, dark mages and angry gods all standing in his way...
Saiyuki Gaiden (1999) 最遊記外伝
Author: Kazuya Minekura
Illustrator: Kazuya Minekura
Publisher: Square Enix
Format: Paperback
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Drama/ Comedy
Date: May 1999
Number of issues: 4
ISBN: 9788882131661
ASIN: 8882131661
Language: Japanese / English
Adaptation: Reimagining
Summary:
500 years before the story of Saiyuki, a heretic child with golden eyes is brought into Heaven. He is given into the reluctant care of a minor deity named Konzen, the nephew of the Merciful Goddess Kanzeon Bosatsu. Konzen eventually gives the child the name "Goku". Goku becomes friends with two other minor gods, Marshal Tenpou and General Kenren of the Western Army of Heaven. He also meets a strange little boy who seems to be his own age, the War Prince Nataku. Although Goku is happy in his new home, Heaven is not kind to heretics. There are those who would use Nataku and Goku as tools in an attempt to seize the throne of Heaven, and Konzen, Tenpou, and Kenren may not be able to save them.
Saiyuki Reload (2002) 最遊記RELOAD
Author: Kazuya Minekura
Illustrator: Kazuya Minekura
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Format: Paperback
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Drama/ Comedy
Date: March 28, 2002
Number of issues: 10
Pages: 200
ISBN: 9781598160253
ASIN: 1598160257
Language: Japanese / English
Adaptation: Reimagining
Summary:
Sanzo, Goku, Gojyo, and Hakkai, a band of four handsome young adventurers, travel the land to fight the demonic youkai, almost human-looking beings with pointy ears and bat wings.
Saiyuki Ibun (2009) 最遊記異聞
Author: Kazuya Minekura
Illustrator: Kazuya Minekura
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Format: Paperback
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Drama/ Comedy
Date: September 16, 2009
Number of issues: 1
Pages: 196
ISBN: 9788882132279
ASIN: 8882132277
Language: Japanese / English
Adaptation: Reimagining
Summary:
"Now we traverse the ten and one paths of Shura," through sacrifice, suffering, and darkness. Because of his demonic nature, which allows him to read destiny, the monk Genkai seems aware of this… but the same cannot be said of Houmei, who approaches life with a lighthearted attitude. Impatient with the strict rules of the temple, Houmei has no desire to memorize mantras and whines whenever the training involves excessive effort. Perhaps he doesn't even possess faith… and yet he is endowed with extraordinary power, making him one of the likely candidates for the title of Sanzo, destined to guard the precious Sutra of the foundation of heaven and earth." Kazuya Minekura narrates and illustrates the story of Genjo Sanzo's master, from the very origins of the Saiyuki myth.
Saiyuki Reload Blast (2009) 最遊記 Reload Blast
Author: Kazuya Minekura
Illustrator: Kazuya Minekura
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Format: Paperback
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Drama/ Comedy
Date: December 28, 2009
Number of issues: 3
ISBN: 9784758057110
ASIN: 4758057117
Language: Japanese
Adaptation: Reimagining
Summary:
While humans and demons were finally living peacefully in Shangri-La, someone attempted to resurrect an ancient evil demon. Consequently, a horde of creatures began savagely attacking humans. Genjo Sanzo, an unconventional monk, embarks on a journey to the West to quell this evil resurgence. He is accompanied by three powerful beings—half-men, half-demons. After a lengthy journey, The Sanzo Party finally arrives at the border of India. Their battles intensify in a strange land deeply affected by peculiar occurrences. Moreover, they encounter a tragic fate from 500 years ago. What awaits Sanzo and his group at the culmination of their long and arduous journey?
