Saiyuki Reload Volume 2

by Kazuya Minekura

Book Overview

The journey is held up as Sanzo faces off against his evil doppelganger, new villains surface, and an old foe makes an appearance. The new improved Kougaiji comes along to kick some butt, his soul replaced with unbelievable strength he now proves to be a challenge even for Goku. While his companions wrestle with corporeal demons, Sanzo must face some of his own inner fears.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598160265
• ISBN13: 9781598160260
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: TokyoPop
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 16 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 11 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Saiyuki Rocks!

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!

Simply a great and endearing series !

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.