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Saiyuki Gaiden ![]()
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Description
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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 ... More...
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 ... More...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Saiyuki Ibun (Sequel)
Saiyuki Gaiden - Tenjou no Ari (Side Story)
Saiyuki (Sequel)
Saiyuki Gaiden Anthology (Spin-Off)
Saiyuki Gaiden - Tenjou no Ari (Side Story)
Saiyuki (Sequel)
Saiyuki Gaiden Anthology (Spin-Off)
Associated Names
Saiyuuki Gaiden
最遊記外伝
最遊記外伝
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Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.7 by Project Kurai Ryu over 6 years ago
v.1 c.6 by Project Kurai Ryu over 6 years ago
v.1 c.5 by Project Kurai Ryu over 6 years ago
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v.1 c.6 by Project Kurai Ryu over 6 years ago
v.1 c.5 by Project Kurai Ryu over 6 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
4 Volumes (Complete)
2 Volumes (Bunkoban - Complete)
2 Volumes (Bunkoban - Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 4, Chap 35
Ends at Vol 4, Chap 35
User Reviews
N/A
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User Rating
Average: 8.8 / 10.0 (295 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.57 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.57 / 10.0
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Last Updated
March 30th 2024, 12:20am
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Author(s)
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Year
2000
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Zero-Sum Ward (Ichijinsha)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #728 
(+46)
Monthly Pos #1640(+118)
3 Month Pos #3446(+234)
6 Month Pos #4377(+498)
Year Pos #6431(+742)
(+46)Monthly Pos #1640
(+118)3 Month Pos #3446
(+234)6 Month Pos #4377
(+498)Year Pos #6431
(+742)List Stats
On 422 reading lists
On 593 wish lists
On 551 completed lists
On 42 unfinished lists
On 216 custom lists
On 593 wish lists
On 551 completed lists
On 42 unfinished lists
On 216 custom lists
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This is such a wonderful story- short but sweet, with a lot of tragedy mixed in with some really heartfelt moments that made me feel quite saddened and sympathetic towards the fate of the foursome as well as Nataku. Not many things can bring a lump to my throat, and the prequel to the Saiyuki saga (of which I am not a fan) was the last manga I expected to be able to do that- so I was quite taken aback when it did.
Still, I do feel that the political side of the story was slightly underdeveloped. The talks of power-play and corruption among heaven's administration were enjoyable- though the details were rather sketchy. I would have liked to see more on the subject; it definitely would have made this manga more intriguing.
... Last updated on August 29th, 2014, 8:45pm
Still, I do feel that the political side of the story was slightly underdeveloped. The talks of power-play and corruption among heaven's administration were enjoyable- though the details were rather sketchy. I would have liked to see more on the subject; it definitely would have made this manga more intriguing.
... Last updated on August 29th, 2014, 8:45pm
This manga must be one of the best mangas I have read by far. I'm really not an expert when it comes the business of manga and sure, the scanlations could have been better and easier sometimes, but the art was beautiful, the plot comprehensive and without any bigger holes and the story amazing and unique.
But the thing that puts this manga so absolutely on top of my lists is its emotions. It was just so beautiful, heartwarming, loving and so freaking heartbreaking!! I really ended up crying my eyes out, even though I knew I would see all of the characters again in the sequel. The author really deserves a big prize for the way she touched (and kinda shred) my heart with the story of the lonely monkey king boy that goes to heaven and finds a family. (jesus I'm starting to cry again just writing this, it really must have hit a spot with me *__*)
SO READ IT!!!!!!!!!
But the thing that puts this manga so absolutely on top of my lists is its emotions. It was just so beautiful, heartwarming, loving and so freaking heartbreaking!! I really ended up crying my eyes out, even though I knew I would see all of the characters again in the sequel. The author really deserves a big prize for the way she touched (and kinda shred) my heart with the story of the lonely monkey king boy that goes to heaven and finds a family. (jesus I'm starting to cry again just writing this, it really must have hit a spot with me *__*)
SO READ IT!!!!!!!!!
sorry for the crappy title..
i have enjoyed minakura-sensei's saiyuki ever since i was a child, which brought me to this prequel..
but i had read hundreds of mangas and this was the first that made me cry in one sitting ( i mean i finished reading it from 12:30 am-3am; also there were others that had made me shed a tear,not bawl my eyes out) i've read mangas that i can consider to be so full of drama than saiyuki gaiden, but there was something in its uniqueness that made its way as one of my favorites.
that was so good..
and yet there was a part of me that wanted them alive..not reincarnated, but alive.
amazing. (wait, i still have to sleep. i have my classes.)
what are you waiting for?
read it for yourself to find what all of us are telling you
definitely worth of your time.
... Last updated on July 24th, 2012, 12:09pm
i have enjoyed minakura-sensei's saiyuki ever since i was a child, which brought me to this prequel..
but i had read hundreds of mangas and this was the first that made me cry in one sitting ( i mean i finished reading it from 12:30 am-3am; also there were others that had made me shed a tear,not bawl my eyes out) i've read mangas that i can consider to be so full of drama than saiyuki gaiden, but there was something in its uniqueness that made its way as one of my favorites.
that was so good..
and yet there was a part of me that wanted them alive..not reincarnated, but alive.
amazing. (wait, i still have to sleep. i have my classes.)
what are you waiting for?
read it for yourself to find what all of us are telling you
definitely worth of your time.
... Last updated on July 24th, 2012, 12:09pm
the graphics are freaking awesome! the fighting scenes left me breathless. i'm amazed at how so much detail is given! definitely worth a read! no doubt.
... Last updated on September 4th, 2007, 6:23am
... Last updated on September 4th, 2007, 6:23am
I love all of saiyuki. But this prequel is the best. the story, the characters and especially the graphics XD
only awesome!!!
only awesome!!!
I think this is the best of the three Saiyuki manga. The fighting is really amazing and you get to see what made our beloved foursome into...well our beloved foursome. A must read for Saiyuki fans and for anyone who loves action and a great plot.
I know this is an uncommon opinion, but this manga honestly only made me bored and exasperated. Now, it's not that I'm desensitized and unable to connect with the world. I just couldn't suspend my belief while reading this.
The panels of each page are crammed, with multiple guys that look the same as one another. The tale is also hard to follow for those unfamiliar with the original story (aka Me)
I could not share my sympathy for any of the characters like I did in many other stories.
... Last updated on February 16th, 2014, 10:12pm
The panels of each page are crammed, with multiple guys that look the same as one another. The tale is also hard to follow for those unfamiliar with the original story (aka Me)
I could not share my sympathy for any of the characters like I did in many other stories.
... Last updated on February 16th, 2014, 10:12pm
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