#i originally planned to make this for the anniversary of arc 2 chapter 10

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For the week of 27 May 2019

Quick Bits:

A Walk Through Hell #10 somehow gets even more disturbing as we’re shown some of McGregor’s past as he was abused and set up as a suicide. The horror that Garth Ennis, Goran Sudžuka, Ive Svorcina, and Rob Steen keep exploring in this series keeps getting more personal and seemingly has no limit to its depth.

| Published by AfterShock

Amazing Spider-Man #22 concludes (mostly) the “Hunted” arc as Kraven continues to try to convince Spider-Man that he’s a killer and to finally put Kraven out of his misery. It’s incredibly messed up logic, but Nick Spencer, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado, Erick Arciniega, and Joe Caramagna make it interesting. You could consider this end anti-climactic, especially after how long this has been, but I get the feeling we’ll be dealing with the ramifications for a while to come.

| Published by Marvel

Amber Blake #3 takes an interesting turn as an undercover operation into a modelling agency reveals that Amber’s childhood friend Amanda is still alive. The level of intrigue and twists in this story just keeps escalating, matching the density of the layouts and art from Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, and Dan Brown.

| Published by IDW

Angel #1 is incredible. Possibly even better than the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series and that has set a ridiculously high bar. Bryan Edward Hill, Gleb Melnikov, Gabriel Cassata, and Ed Dukeshire embrace the darker, moodier feel of Angel consistent with the different atmosphere that was present in the television series, while diving deep into building up his dark past and conflicted future. There’s a lot that is new to this interpretation, which just makes it more intriguing. And the art from Melnikov and Cassata is gorgeous.

| Published by BOOM! Studios

Ascender #2 advances the vamps’ plan to eradicate the remaining technology in the universe, as Andy is reunited with Bandit, and the vamps come to threaten him and his family. This remains an interesting new take on the Descender world from Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen, and Steve Wands as we see more of what’s happened since the end of that series.

| Published by Image

Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1 is an interesting debut from Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, FCO Plascencia, and Tom Napolitano. On its surface, it’s an “Old Man Bruce” story, as a previously comatose Bruce awakens in a dark and strange future. But this existence is weird and unreliable. Especially as Bruce awakens in a fiction at first, being told that he’s in Arkham and that all of his villains and time as Batman were fever dreams cooked up by a fractured mind. This may well be the best art ever from Capullo, Glapion, and Plascencia.

| Published by DC Comics / Black Label

Black Science #40 shows that the story still has some surprises in store as it rockets towards the end. Also some ridiculous jokes. Matteo Scalera and Moreno Dinisio continue to inventive as hell with the art.

| Published by Image / Giant Generator

Coda #12 is the explosive, brilliant conclusion to what has been on the best series of this year and last. Si Spurrier, Matías Bergara, Michael Doig, and Jim Campbell have delivered some stunning flights of imagination, tapping into some highly inventive nihilistic fantasy, presenting the final battle battle this issue, and, man, does it stick the landing. Phenomenal storytelling all around.

| Published by BOOM! Studios

Daredevil #6 begins “No Devils, Only God” in a New York City without Daredevil. Lalit Kumar Sharma, Jay Leisten, and Java Tartaglia come on for art duties for this arc and it’s an interesting shift. Sharma’s style reminds me a bit of Klaus Janson’s, but without the heavy inks and shadows.

| Published by Marvel

Detective Comics Annual #2 heads into Year Two territory as we get a new Reaper from Peter J. Tomasi, Travis Moore, Max Raynor, Tamra Bonvillain, Nick Filardi, and Rob Leigh. This is a nice use of the annual format, giving us a satisfying single issue story setting up a possible future arc.

| Published by DC Comics

The Forgotten Queen #4 brings an end to this excellent series exploring the history of Vexana, War-Monger, from Tini Howard, Amilcar Pinna, Ulises Arreola, and Jeff Powell. Very interesting depth added to the character and interesting hints as to what more might be coming, hopefully.

| Published by Valiant

Hellboy vs. Lobster Johnson: Ring of Death elaborates further on Hellboy’s time in Mexico making wrestling movies in a pair of tales from Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson, Mike Norton, Paul Grist, Dave Stewart, Bill Crabtree, and Clem Robins. Seeing a presentation of the movie Hellboy starred in is a real treat.

| Published by Dark Horse

Immortal Hulk #18 leans hard into the body horror aspect of the series, debuting both Betty’s full form as this new Harpy and in the Abomination. Joe Bennett, Ruy José, and Paul Mounts just nail this perfectly.

| Published by Marvel

Killer Groove #1 is a great first issue from Ollie Masters, Eoin Marron, Jordie Bellaire, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. It’s a taut crime drama mixing a never-was musician with the potential of life as a hitman, as he lucks into a kill during a chance encounter. Great art from Marron and Bellaire.

| Published by AfterShock

The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #3 advances the alien plot, sending Kamala and her parents off to Saffa to supposedly fulfill the role of their Destined One, saving the planet again. Saladin Ahmed, Minkyu Jung, Juan Vlasco, Ian Herring, and Joe Caramagna are doing some interesting world-building here, and ensuring that nothing is quite what it seems.

| Published by Marvel

Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #5 is the beautiful conclusion to what has been a brilliant series from Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard, Mary Safro, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. It’s been a sequel, satire, criticism, and repudiation of Watchmen, but it’s also been an interesting mediation on “being better” while coming to terms with the nature of reality and learning to deal with the human element.

| Published by Dynamite

Queen of Bad Dreams #2 gets more into the grit of IJ Wei’s investigation into the escaped figment, delivering some great police procedural stuff. The artwork from Jordi Pérez and Dearbhla Kelly is wonderful. Reminding me a lot of some of the work from John Watkiss, particularly during a very impressive action sequence.

| Published by Vault

She Said Destroy #1 is an intriguing science fantasy debut from Joe Corallo, Liana Kangas, Rebecca Nalty, and Melanie Ujimori. It taps into Celtic mythology, presenting a war between Brigid and the Morrigan, but also appears to be telling a coming of age story with some members of the Morrigan’s flock as they try to combat Brigid’s oppression. 

| Published by Vault

Star Wars #108 is essentially another one-shot in the 80th anniversary of Marvel celebration, with Matthew Rosenberg and a murderers’ row of new and old Star Wars artists delivering a tale set in the old Marvel continuity. While you’ll get more out of it if you’re familiar with the original series, with familiar faces like Valance Hunter, Domina Tagge, and Jaxxon, but it still works well on its own without having any foreknowledge of previous events.

| Published by Marvel

Stranger Things: Six #1 begins another prequel mini-series, this time introducing us to “Six” and looking into the experiments going on at the Hawkins Labs, from Jody Houser, Edgar Salazar, Keith Champagne, Marissa Louise, and Nate Piekos. I quite liked the first one that served as a view into the terror that Will went through during season one, but this one looks like it’ll be breaking some new ground. Very interested to see more of what happened earlier.

| Published by Dark Horse

Superman: Leviathan Rising Special #1 is a tease for Event Leviathan, the next turn in the Superman series, the forthcoming Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen minis, and the upcoming Supergirl arc once she returns to Earth, but it also manages to tell a fairly entertaining story in its own right as Talia al Ghul kidnaps Clark Kent.

| Published by DC Comics

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #94 continues “City at War” as everything gets nastier and dirtier, and we still haven’t had a full-on incendiary spark yet to ignite even larger warfare. Dave Wachter and Ronda Pattison deliver some incredible artwork. Splinter is very chilling in this one.

| Published by IDW

Thor #13 will make you care about Cul Borson. At least, a little bit. Maybe. Jason Aaron, Mike del Mundo, Marco D’Alfonso, and Joe Sabino deliver on another single issue story broadening the bits and pieces of the War of the Realms.

| Published by Marvel

Transformers #6 takes a break from the ongoing narrative and gives us a look into the past friendship between Megatron and Orion Pax, from Brian Ruckley, Beth McGuire-Smith, and Tom B. Long. There are some interesting parallels between Megatron’s observations and the drifting apart of these two old friends.

| Published by IDW

Wolverine: The Long Night #5 concludes this adaptation of the podcast of the same name from Benjamin Percy, Marcio Takara, Matt Milla, and Joe Caramagna. This has been a mature, psychological thriller amidst all of the violence and darkness, with this final chapter delivering more twists even as it brings the answers.

| Published by Marvel

Other Highlights: Age of X-Man: X-Tremists #4, Bad Luck Chuck #3, Black Panther #12, Blossoms 666 #4, Catwoman Annual #1, Dark Red #3, Dead Kings #5, Delver #4, Dick Tracy Forever #2, Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #8, Dog Days of Summer #1, Fantastic Four #10, Fight Club 3 #5, Four Sisters 2: Hortense, Grand Abyss Hotel, KINO #16, Life on the Moon, Lumberjanes: Somewhere Green #1, Major X #4, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #39, Princeless - Book 8: Princesses #3, Punk Mambo #2, Punks Not Dead: London Calling #4, Rick & Morty #50, Spawn #297, Star Trek: Year Five #2, Star Wars: Vader - Dark Visions #4, Superior Spider-Man #6, TMNT: Urban Legends #13, Thanos #2, Wailing Blade #1, War of the Realms: Giant-Man #2, War of the Realms: Spider-Man & The League of Realms #2, War of the Realms: War Scrolls #2, Wasted Space #10, X-23 #12, X-Men: Grand Design - X-Tinction #1

Recommended Collections: Death Orb - Volume 1, Dept. H Omnibus - Volume 1, The Goon: Bunch of Old Crap, Judge Dredd: Toxic, Punisher - Volume 2: War in Bagalia, Rick & Morty Presents - Volume 1, X-Force - Volume 1: Sins of the Past

For the week of 20 May 2019

Quick Bits:

Action Comics #1011 is the last stop before Event Leviathan starts in earnest and it raises more questions as to what’s going on. Brian Michael Bendis, Steve Epting, Brad Anderson, and Josh Reed have done a great job elevating tension through this lead-up and moving the pieces around the board.

| Published by DC Comics

Assassin Nation #3 is another brutal issue from Kyle Starks, Erica Henderson, and Deron Bennett. The body count remains high and we get more questions about who authorized the hit. There’s some hints that it may all just be misdirection.

| Published by Image / Skybound

Detective Comics #1004 gives us the life history of Astrid Arkham. It’s told largely in full page montages, really allowing Brad Walker, Andrew Hennessy, and Nathan Fairbairn to cut loose on the visuals.

| Published by DC Comics

Faithless #2 sees Faith go to a party, and then it gets weird. This feels like that Griffin Dunne film of him wandering around New York, only with more magic and gorgeous art from Maria Llovet.

| Published by BOOM! Studios

Ghost Tree #2 delivers well on the promise of the first issue, going further with Brandt’s conversations with the spirits around the ghost tree, and setting up the possibility of something horrible coming soon. More gorgeous artwork from Simon Gane, Ian Herring, and Becka Kinzie.

| Published by IDW

Incursion #4 is a fitting conclusion to this series bringing Gilad back to a regular status in the world of the living, with some interesting teases as to what might be further down the line, from Andy Diggle, Alex Paknadel, Doug Braithwaite, Diego Rodriguez, Leonardo Paciarotti, and Marshall Dillon.

| Published by Valiant

Justice League Dark #11 continues “Lords of Order” and keeps burning down the magical side of the DC Universe, while diving very deep into the back catalogue to build up the new. James Tynion IV is developing a very interesting structure for what might be coming.

| Published by DC Comics

Middlewest #7 shows the sheer devastation that Abel can unleash as his powers manifest, similar to the rage that his father has shown, and how his newfound “family” can also let him down horribly. Great work from Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, and Nate Piekos as the story seems to be headed for more dangerous waters.

| Published by Image

Star Wars: Age of Rebellion - Jabba the Hutt #1 is an entertaining little story of how Jabba manipulates others to accomplish his goals.

| Published by Marvel

Stone Star #3 gives us another surprise as Dail tries to save Kitzo from being eaten in the arena by Most-Maw. It’s very interesting how this series plays with elements of hero shooters and the designs for the characters and creatures by Max Dunbar are incredible.

| Published by Swords & Sassery

Other Highlights: A Shining Beacon, Age of X-Man: Amazing Nightcrawler #4, Animosity #21, Asgardians of the Galaxy #9, Avengers #19, Batgirl #35, Battlestar Galactica: Twilight Command #4, Bone Parish #9, Books of Magic #8, Clue: Candlestick #1, Cyber Force #10, Dial H for Hero #3, Doctor Strange #14, The Flash #71, Freedom Fighters #6, Gasolina #18, GI Joe: A Real American Hero #262, The Goon #2, Highwayman, Invader Zim #43, Invisible Kingdom #3, Martian Manhunter #5, Marvel Comics Presents #5, Mary Shelley: Monster Hunter #2, Miles Morales: Spider-Man #6, Monstress #22, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur #43, Mr. & Mrs. X #11, Redneck #20, Riverdale Season 3 #3, Road of Bones #1, Rumble #12, Runaways #21, Shuri #8, The Silencer #17, Star Trek: Q Conflict #4, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge #2, Tony Stark: Iron Man #11, The Unstoppable Wasp #8, Venom #14, War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery #3, War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #2, War of the Realms: The Punisher #2, War of the Realms: Strikeforce - The Land of Giants #1, War of the Realms: Uncanny X-Men #2, The Warning #7, Welcome to Wanderland #4. Wolverine: Infinity Watch #4, Wonder Woman #71, X-Force #8

Recommended Collections: Black Badge - Volume 1, Black Magick, Cover - Volume 1, Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Volume 1, East of West - Volume 9, Fantastic Four - Volume 2: Mr. & Mrs. Grimm, Friendo - Volume 1, James Bond: Blackbox, Middlewest - Book 1, Planet Terry Complete Collection, Redlands - Volume 2, Summit - Volume 3: Truth & Consequences, Wayward - Book 3

d. emerson eddy thinks there should be more hours in the day.

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Zero-Sum Sept 2017 article: post anime info

I snagged the scans from @seiten-taisei, thank you! In lieu of a chapter, we got info about the Blu-ray and DVDs, comments from the cast, and news about more goods.

My translations are below the images, with my notes in [square brackets].  Anything in (parenthesis) or 【fancy brackets】is part of the text.

TV anime “Saiyuki Reload Blast” Blu-ray & DVD on sale in high demand!

Although the in-demand TV anime “Saiyuki Reload Blast” has ended, many developments await; including sale of the Blu-ray and goods, and the opening of events!  Check the official site for the latest information!!

Saiyuki Series 20 year anniversary Saiyuki Reload Blast

Volume 3 on sale 10/25 (Wed)!!

◆ DATA: Volume 3 Sale Date: 10/25/2017 (Wed) / Included Episodes: ep.7 - ep.9 / Price: Blu-ray ¥11,000+tax, DVD ¥10,000+tax Pre-order Extras: ① 2-sided sleeve illustration by Minekura Sensei　② Jacket with anime illustration　③ Acrylic key ring featuring illustration by Minekura Sensei　④ Set of 2 original can badges (with images from the sleeve case)　⑤ Drama CD　⑥ Priority application ticket for event (premier afternoon performance 2/4/2018 (Sun) ) Sales agency: Frontier Works corporation / Distributor: Kadokawa corporation

◎ Special acrylic key rings featuring illustration by Minekura Sensei!! ◎ Volume 3 comes with these!!

©Minekura Kazuya ・Ichijinsha / Saiyuki Reload Blast Project

◆ DATA: Regular Extras ① Special booklet (40p total)　② Original post card　③ Video extra (only vol.2 & vol.3) ※ Video extra contents: vol.2 = clean opening, vol.3 = clean ending

◆ DATA: Volume 1 Sale Date: Already on sale in high demand!! Included Episodes: ep.1 - ep.3 Price: Blu-ray ¥11,000+tax, DVD ¥10,000+tax Sales Agency: Frontier Works corporation Distributor: Kadokawa corporation

◆ DATA: Volume 2 Sale Date: Already on sale in high demand!! Included Episodes: ep.4 - ep.6 Price: Blu-ray ¥11,000+tax, DVD ¥10,000+tax Sales Agency: Frontier Works corporation Distributor: Kadokawa corporation

◆ DATA: Volume 4 Sale Date: 11/29/2017 (Wed) Included Episodes: ep.10 - ep.12 Price: Blu-ray ¥11,000+tax, DVD ¥10,000+tax Sales Agency: Frontier Works corporation Distributor: Kadokawa corporation

◇ Participating shops for extras ※ Please see official website for contents of extras 【MinekuraKazuya.net】【Animate】【Amazon.co.jp】【Bunkyoudou, Animega (※ excludes some shops)】【Tsutaya (online / Sumiya Fuji Chuuou / Sumiya Mishima / Sumiya Kannami / Umeda Douyama / Tsutaya Ebisubashi / Shibuya Tsutaya / Aeon Mall Hinode】【Neo・Wing】【Getchu.com (Getchu Shop)】【Seven Net Shopping】【Ami Ami】【Kyara-ani.com】【Ichijinsha Online Shop】

◇ Animate early reservation campaign Campaign Period: Vol.4 ... Open - 10/9 (begins Mon) Eligible Shops: All Animate stores (includes online shop) Reservation Extras: Reproduction image of pre-airing countdown by Minekura Kazuya Sensei     Vol.1 = Genjo Sanzo, vol.2 = Son Goku, vol.3 = Sha Gojyo, vol.4 = Cho Hakkai ※ During campaign period, customers who place reservations (totaling over ¥1,000) will receive a special receipt. ※ Campaigns for vol.1, vol.2, and vol.3 are closed. ※ Extras will be given at time of purchase. ※ Supplies are limited. ※ Please see participating shops for more details.

◆ Holding a TV anime “Saiyuki Reload Blast” special event!! ◆

◆ DATA: 【Shot 1】 Date: 12/17/2017 (Sun) Performance Times: Afternoon performance - doors open 1:45pm / performance begins 2:30pm     Night performance - doors open 5:45pm / performance begins 6:30pm Performers: Seki Toshihiko, Hoshi Souichirou, Hirata Hiroaki, Ishida Akira (planned) Place: Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Ticket Price: ¥6,800 (includes tax) all seats reserved ◎ Blu-ray & DVD vol.1 comes with priority application ticket for “Afternoon Performance”, vol.2 for “Evening Performance”.

◆ DATA: 【Shot 2】 Date: 2/4/2018 (Sun) Performers: Seki Toshihiko, Hoshi Souichirou, Hirata Hiroaki, Ishida Akira, Katsuki Masako, Konishi Katsuyuki (planned) Place: Kantou Kinkou (planned) Ticket Price: ¥7,800 (includes tax) ◎ Blu-ray & DVD vol.3 comes with priority application ticket for “Afternoon Performance”, vol.4 for “Evening Performance”.

※ Details of the event will be posted at the official anime web site.　※ Performers may change without notice.

©Minekura Kazuya ・Ichijinsha / Saiyuki Reload Blast Project

Presenting screen caps from episodes 9 - 12!!

◆ Cast Comment ◆

Now that the final episode has been recorded, we receive comments from Genjo Sanzo’s voice Seki Toshihiko-san, Son Goku’s voice Hoshi Souichirou-san, Sha Gojyo’s voice Hirata Hiroaki-san, and Cho Hakkai’s voice Ishida Akira-san.

< Questions > ① Please tell us your impressions having finished recording the final episode. ② Looking back through all the episodes, is there a scene or a line that made a lasting impression on you? ③ Please give us a highlight from the final episode, and leave a message for the fans who support the TV anime “Saiyuki Reload Blast”.

◎ Seki Toshihiko-san, voice of Genjo Sanzo ① They were in a big pinch heading into the final episode!  The Sanzo Ikkou never retreat, even face to face with Nataku’s overwhelming abilities.  As expected, I feel like everyone’s zeal for acting has gone up.  The final episode definitely has a unique feel to it. ② Episode 8 “Kekkai” [Barrier].  Sanzo and Kougaiji’s head-on confrontation.  It would be easy with all four of the Ikkou, but could Sanzo stop Kougaiji on his own!?  That was exciting.  The line that made a lasting impression on me was “You plan on killing me while Goku and the others aren’t here, and getting your hands on two scriptures.  It’s a huge chance to kill two birds with one stone.  You sure are lucky, aren’t you Prince.” ③ I think you’ll see some scenes in the second half that weren’t in the original manga, put there in order to give an end to the story for the TV anime.  And we’re the same as you!  We’re wondering about the remaining mysteries as well.  I really hope you’ll watch over their journey until the very end.  Please support them!

◎ Hoshi Souichirou-san, voice of Son Goku ① I was seriously like “It’s already over!?”  It was the first TV anime adaptation in a while, so it was super sad when it ended.  But it was a very fulfilling and satisfying recording session.  I look forward to the day we get to do the continuation of this. ② Saiyuki is definitely a treasure trove of famous scenes and lines.  There’s everything from casual lines to cool one-liners so I can’t choose, but, for example, Goku’s answer to Tenjin in episode 3... or the scene where Kanzeon Bosatsu scolds Goku at the end of the Gaiden arc...  There’s lots of parts I like. ③ What’s going to happen to the “Saiyuki” journey...?  What path will the Sanzo Ikkou choose...?  Please look forward to the last of this TV series.  And look out for Saiyuki from now on too!

◎ Hirata Hiroaki-san, voice of Sha Gojyo ① It was over in a flash.  Even though there were 12 episodes in all, it felt far shorter than that.  It felt like we ran through it in an instant, so I’d have liked to do more. ② Sharak Sanzo entered in the second half, so it was really heart-pounding and fun.  As expected, out of all the series, the story of the Gaiden arc left a huge impression. ③ As for a highlight, I’d like it if the people who watch could feel it for themselves.  Since the second half of recording coincided with the start of the TV anime’s airing, we were able to record while taking into consideration the fans’ response; it felt like we were making it with all the fans.  Please watch to the very end.

◎ Ishida Akira-san, voice of Cho Hakkai ① It felt like the Sharak Sanzo arc finished in an instant.  Amid all of that we got to see important movements by the Kougaiji side and Heaven side, so I think there was important content. ② That would be the shocking remark caused by Taruchie’s foresight.  Overturning fate with brute force may be the Sanzo Ikkou’s way, but it’s uncertain how things will develop in the future. ③ I suppose the confrontation with Nataku is the highlight.  The Sanzo Ikkou will continue West no matter what happens, so I pray for another opportunity for us to see them in an anime.

TV anime official web site ▶︎ http://www.saiyuki-rb.jp/ TV anime official Twitter ▶︎ @saiyuki_rb

STAFF Original work: Minekura Kazuya, serialized in “Gekkan Comic Zero-Sum” (Ichijinsha) Director: Nakano Hideaki / Series Composition: Konuta Kenji / Character Design: Satou Youko / Sub Character Design: Kobayashi Toshimitsu / General Animation Directors: Kobayashi Toshimitsu, Satou Youko / Prop Design: Sugimura Tomokazu / Action Animation Director: Saiki Yasuhiro / Art Director: Mayuzumi Masaki / Color Setting: Yamagami Aiko / Director of Photography: Asakawa Shigeki / Editing: Kimura Kashiko / Music: Katou Tatsuya / Music Producer: Kawashima Mai / Music Production: Lantis / Sound Production: Jinnan Studio / Sound Director: Takakuwa Hajime / Animation Production: Platinum Vision

CAST Genjo Sanzo & Konzen Douji: Seki Toshihiko / Son Goku & Goku: Hoshi Souichirou / Sha Gojyo & General Kenren: Hirata Hiroaki / Cho Hakkai & Field Marshal Tenpou: Ishida Akira / Prince Nataku: Kouda Kaho / Kougaiji: Kusao Takeshi / Dokugakuji: Yamanoi Jin / Kanzeon Bosatsu: Igarashi Rei / Taruchie: Saito Chiwa / Saitaisai: Suwabe Junichi

◆ Original sound track on sale now!! ◆

◆ DATA: TV anime “Saiyuki Reload Blast” original sound track Sale Date: Already on sale in high demand / Price: ¥3,300+tax / Music: Katou Tatsuya Sales Agency: Lantis corporation / Distributor: Bandai Visual corporation Details: 2 CD set (background + TV size OP/ED themes) Jacket: Original anime illustration

◆ Anime version drama CD on sale now!! ◆

◆DATA: TV anime “Saiyuki Reload Blast” drama CD Sale Date: Vol.1 = already on sale in high demand / vol.2 = 11/29/2017 (Wed) Price: ¥2,000+tax / Stock Number: MFCZ-1084 through MFCZ-1086 Sales Agency: Frontier Works corporation / Distributor: Kadokawa corporation

◆ “Saiyui Series” booth display at AGF 2017!! ◆

“Saiyuki Series” booth will be on display at the “Animate Girls Festival 2017 (AGF 2017)” happening 11/3 (Fri) and 11/4 (Sat) in Ikebukuro, Tokyo!

◎ “Saiyuki Reload Blast” can badge collection shot 2 Price: 1 for ¥500 (event price)     1 box (8 pieces) for ¥4,000 (event price) Lineup: Genjo Sanzo, Son Goku, Sha Gojyo, Cho Hakkai     (2 types per character, total 8 types) Size: Approximately 57 mm x 57 mm Details: Blind choice / 1 box of 8     (※ Box may not contain all variations)

◎ “Saiyuki Reload Blast” Sanzo Ikkou bromide collection (also includes some shots from the warehouse!) In addition to the above, numerous goods using illustrations from the manga and anime are set to be released!  Check the official “Saiyuki Reload Blast” TV anime website for goods details!!

◆ DATA: AGF 2017 “Saiyuki Series” booth Period of Operation: 11/3/2017 (Fri) - 11/4 (Sat) Main Site: Ikebukuro Sunshine City    ※ Please see special website for details about entrance tickets, etc. Booth Number: Y-31 (【Yellow Area】Cultural building 2nd floor, hall D) Animate Girls Festival 2017 (AGF 2017) special website: https://www.animate.co.jp/ex/agf/

The latest information on the 20 year project is on the official “Saiyuki Series 20 year project” website!! http://www.ichijinsha.co/jp/special/saiyuki20th/

© Minekura Kazuya・Ichijinsha / Saiyuki Reload Blast Project

Information on the Saiyuki Reload Blast 2018 calendar

Now Printing Front cover features original illustration by Minekura Sensei!!

“Saiyuki Reload Blast” 2018 calendar ◆ Approximately 61 cm x 42 cm (A2 size) ◆7 sheets Price: ¥1,600+tax Set to go on sale in November!! The special extra with mail order from Movic is an original illustration sheet by Minekura Sensei! See the image after it arrives ♪

How to order via mail order: Access the website via the following URL or barcode, then enter the required information.

[QR code] ◀︎ Access here from your smart phone   ※ Customer is responsible for telephone charges etc.   ※ Those who cannot read the barcode, please access via the following URL.   ※ Not compatible with feature phones. Access from your PC ▶︎ http://www.movic.jp/shop/g/g00299-00200-00031/

○ Personal information obtained from customers will not be used without permission of the customer. Details on the above are here! . . . Movic HP ▶︎ http://www.movic.jp/

● Please see the website for payment methods. ● Price is item price (tax) + packing fee (¥300 per shipment) + various service charges (COD ¥250 / NP pay later ¥220) = total cost ● Unopened items may be returned within one week of delivery.  In this case, the customer is responsible for postage. ● There are a vast number of deliveries at the end and beginning of the year, so delivery around those times may be delayed. ● Supplies are limited.  We apologize if we sell out. ● Please only order via Internet (PC or smartphone).  (No post cards, phone calls, cash registered mail, stamps, or money order, etc.)

Mail order contact information Movic “Saiyuki Calancer” mail order TEL ... 03-5995-7204 Business hours ... 10:00am - 5:00pm (excluding Sat, Sun, holidays, 12/30-1/8) Email ... shopinfo@movic.jp

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Coming Attractions

First Monday of the month, that means Coming Attractions! Short one, because my NaNo goals/roundup/etc posts have probably covered most of what I usually do on these things...

Fanfic:

Precipice:

I promise, the Anniversary bonus fic is coming! I got behind, as I do. But my last four weekends have all been pretty busy. Next weekend will not be, so I’m hoping to pick up some momentum because NaNo.

Anyway, Anniversary Bonus should be up on Wednesday. ::fingers crossed; knock on wood; etc.::

Current arc is very quiet, but going smoothly. I’m thinking it’ll probably be eight chapters, like Homecoming was. Maybe nine. I know I still have to check in with Obi-Wan at least once (that should be the next chapter), and Ahsoka, since she’s here now, too. And then we get to Reunion, which I think will make quite a few people happy :D

Distaff:

Well, I’d hoped to finish the next chapter and post it by now, but…ehhhhh, this turned out to not be in the cards. I’ve got it about half written, but I may end up cutting a fair chunk of it, because it includes an alternate version of a conversation I also have drafted as taking place much later in the fic (with a different person) that probably works better in the other place…but we shall see. Should be up this month sometime?

Auxiliaries:

I posted a bit! I’ll probably post another sometime this month, depending on what if anything I actually get down on paper, lol. Or manage to clean up from what I have partly written but unfinished...

AU Outline:

Update to Ventress and her Tiny Time-Travelling Conscience should be up later tonight! And I have another one planned that started out as an intersection of two of my favorite things in this fandom that no one seems to write about together ( :( ). I was basically freewriting an opening to one particular variant of said intersection in prose form, but then I realized that what I had was actually a pretty cool breakpoint for a proper AU and I figured I’d just run with it.

Miscellaneous Other Stuff:

- I did a Halloween fic! And, considering that it is literally the first time I’ve ever written Rey, and I spend very little time in the ST corner of the fandom, I think it turned out pretty well? I’ll probably crosspost it to AO3 tomorrow.

- Because NaNo wordcount goals, I’ve also written some thoroughly self-indulgent stuff. Some of it I might share, some of it will almost certainly disappear into the depths of my hard drive...

- On the subject of NaNo, I am accepting prompts! They don’t have to be related to one of my established AUs, but ideally should be in a fandom I’ve written/posted about here or on AO3. Or original fic, if you’ve read any of mine...

Original Fic:

Dropped the ball again this month…but NaNo should help!

Goal Lists:

I’m skipping the forward-looking goals because NaNo, but let’s see how I did for October…

1. Keep up with Precipice updates.--I think I missed one...

2. Update Distaff.--Nope, didn’t happen.

3. Update Auxiliaries.--Did, in fact, happen!

4. AU Outline--well, it’s late…but on the way!

5. At least two pieces to RF.--Not so much.

6. Update Lux and Feredar archives.--This will keep appearing on my lists until I actually do it.

8. Write at least 15k total, at least 5k must not be Precipice.--I…think I might have gotten 5k (or maybe 4?) on not-Precipice stuff! So...partway there?

9. Write at least 10k on Precipice (bonus fic counts, meta/answered asks do not)--I’m not sure, I was probably a bit short this month. But I got close!

10. Put some text down on something publishable--Nope.