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Saiyuki RELOAD Vol. 2 (Saiyuki RELOAD) (in Japanese)

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This is one of the greatest anime/manga series in my opinion. It has a lot of action, but does do that reflecting on emotions and relationships. I greatly enjoyed this book, and all the others in both series. If you are a fan of action/adventures and don't mind a few swear words(I lie, ever other words out of their mouths is a swear), then you should be reading this!

Those of us familiar with the direction of the anime will recognize that the story arc starting with "Against the stream" in manga Reload 2 is shown in the anime Reload Gunlock, to be released by Geneon soon. Fans should be pleased that Manga Reload 6 is due for release in Japan this month after such a long wait. Saiyuki is not Minekura's only project and the lady does invest tremendous effort into her manga. Just look at the marvellous graphics details and shading. I think it was in 1996 that Saiyuki made its first appearance.

For anyone interested, Saiyuki Gaiden (Volume 1 and 2 manga books), which concentrate on the 4 protagonists' previous lifes 500 years ago, have just been released in Japan. These 2 volumes are brilliant. The fact that they are in Japanese should not deter any fan. The translation is available from the website developed by some kind souls. Still I wish Tokyopop will acquire the rights to Saiyuki Gaiden. The previous lifes of Sanzo/Konzen, Goku, Hakkai/Tenpou and Gojyo/Kenren are just as fascinating though poignant.
And of course those of us who embrace Gensomaden Saiyuki are aware that Saiyuki Gaiden Vol 1 was shown in that first Saiyuki anime series.