Saiyuki #1
| Writer | Kazuya Minekura |
| Artist | Kazuya Minekura |
| Cover Price | $22.99 |
The boys are back, in 400-page hardcovers that are as pretty and badass as they are! This hit adventure - which blends mythology from around the world into a classic adventure story - has been out of print for years, and this collector's edition is a fitting celebration of its return! Genjo is a Buddhist priest in the city of Shangri-La, which is being ravaged by yokai spirits that have fallen out of balance with the natural order. His superiors send him on a journey far to the west to discover why this is happening and how to stop it. His companions are three yokai with human souls. But this is no day trip-the four will encounter many more
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8.0
All-Comic - Varun Gupta
Jul 07, 2020Saiyuki has returned to English with a definitive release for fans new and old, and its an absolute blast to read. The characters are incredibly entertaining, the action is superb, and its story remains compelling. As this journey continues westward, I will certainly be following suit. Read Full Review
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6.0
The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Jul 16, 2021This series was originally published in the late 1990s, and is now getting a revised reprinted edition collecting two of the original volumes. This might be one of those stories that benefits from nostalgia goggles, (is this what I sound like constantly recommending Fullmetal Alchemist?) The four main warriors all have that Rico Suave air to them - at least one is extremely flirtatious, and all four have this haughtiness that conveys that they're just too cool for everything going on around them. So far, none of the female characters are particularly strong, and most of them are contained to one chapter or less. There are also some strange things about the setting - I'm not sure if we're on Earth at some point in time, but there are some items that place it on Earth; Genjyo has a revolver, then there's the dragon that turns into a literal Jeep, and Goku says “Gracias” to thank someone for a meal. Read Full Review
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