KagenamiQ ([info]jttr) wrote,
@ 2007-05-28 21:07:00
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We knew this was coming, but...

Just put this up on Journey to the REST:

5/28/2007: 'RELOAD' AND 'GAIDEN' TO GO ON HIATUS The July ZERO-SUM came out today in Japan, with the first half of a "Dragon Ball"-esque Saiyuki RELOAD two-part side story, an alternate dust jacket for about-to-be-released manga tankoubon Vol. 8 (its back-cover illustration is at right), and a full-page explanation from Minekura-sensei that she'll be taking a break from RELOAD and Saiyuki Gaiden to be hospitalized to have her health problems taken care of.

Saiyuki RELOAD will go on hiatus after next month's conclusion of the two-parter. Meanwhile, the Saiyuki Gaiden chapter that came out in the Spring WARD May 16 will be its last for a while, but Vol. 3 of the collected manga will be published July 25 in Japan, so Minekura-sensei hopes fans will enjoy that instead.

She hopes to have RELOAD return in the October ZERO-SUM, which will come out August 28, but cautions that she doesn't know yet if that will be possible. (The Autumn WARD, coming out November 16, is the target for Gaiden's return, according to the May 16 Spring issue).

In the meantime, fans will have a flurry of other releases. Saiyuki RELOAD manga tankoubon Vol. 8 comes out May 31 (delayed from May 25). The "Saiyuki RELOAD GUNLOCK Vocal Album Vol. 2" CD comes out June 22 (with Gojyo/Dokugakuji duet "Respectively," Hazel solo "Angel," Sanzo solo "Rain," Goku solo "Orange," the Sanzo/Goku/Gojyo song "Moon," and two mini-dramas). On June 24, the commercial DVD recording of Axle's "Saiyuki" stage production will be launched with a special live event in Osaka. And on July 25, both Saiyuki Gaiden manga tankoubon Vol. 3 and the Standard Edition of the first chapter of the "Saiyuki RELOAD - Burial-" OVA will come out.

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[info]veronicacode
2007-05-28 12:38 pm UTC (link)
Thank you for the news!
So we'll be without "Saiyuki" only on July and without "RELOAD" since August?
What do you mean with "Dragonball"-esque? O_O !

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[info]twistedsheets10
2007-05-28 12:56 pm UTC (link)
Oh, noes, much waiting ahead.

*sigh*

Why are some of my fave series' on hiatus? I suppose manga-ka must have some free time and relax.

Thanks for the news.

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[info]befanini
2007-05-28 01:06 pm UTC (link)
It doesn't matter in the least. The most important thing is for Minekura-sensei to get better. And I sincerely hope she does!

Sanzo, Gojyo, Goku and Hakkai (and Jippu) will just have to wait, as we her fans wait for her.

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[info]i_am_zan
2007-05-28 01:08 pm UTC (link)
Thank you for the heads up..will pray for a speedy and healthful recovery for Minekura-sensei!...and

Damn Minekura still owns me mind, soul and wallet!!!!! ^__^

Thanks once again JttR for all your hard work!

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[info]ibr_remote
2007-05-28 01:11 pm UTC (link)
Thanks for sharing this news, both good and a little sad.

Oh no.... I am so worried about my favourite Manga-ka ! I really hope she gets better completely. Even if she cannot produce any new material for a while, I hope she will take a well-deserved rest and heal well.

However, I am glad to note that all the publications will keep her fans locked-on to her work. I will definitely support her by getting the new releases as soon as I can. Her distinctive personal artistic style and conceptual vision are very precious to me.

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[info]sw_book
2007-05-28 01:19 pm UTC (link)
Time to send all our best vibes to Minekura sensei - and thank her a million times for giving us the recent Reload chapters despite her health problems. She's fantastic.
GET WELL SOON, SENSEI!

Thanks KQ for the piece of news =)

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[info]cherise75
2007-05-28 01:28 pm UTC (link)
Thanks for the updates. My Minekura-sensei have a smooth and speedy recovery after her hospitalization. She's too young to keep having health probs. We're the same age so I really feel for her.

Too bad her fans can't send her a message about how much we adore her work and such. Well, I'm sure we could send her something but who knows if it will reach her. Anyway, shutting up now and thanks again.

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[info]yukie1013
2007-05-28 02:08 pm UTC (link)
I am so, so, SO glad Minekura is taking a break to get healthy. ♥

And I know the wait'll be worth it. no complaints at all. ♥

Take care, Minekura-sensei.

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[info]takaryo
2007-05-28 02:33 pm UTC (link)
*migrates under rock*

At least, I'll have time to collect money for tankoubons now...

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[info]s0hmam0miji
2007-05-28 02:44 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much for the updates! I'm looking forward to all the new Saiyuki releases coming out! ^_^

Minekura-sensei: We all adore you and hope you make a full and fast recovery from you health problems. ^_^

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[info]ssjbento
2007-05-28 03:18 pm UTC (link)
Im so releived Minekura-sama is taking a break for her health...hopefully she'll make a full recovery!

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[info]optimoose
2007-05-28 04:13 pm UTC (link)
Thank you for the update!
Poor Minekura-sama. I hope she does rest herself properly this time. Can't we put together something to send to her agent? Something that tells her we care and not make her feel pressured about returning before she has healed? *sigh*

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[info]iapetusneume
2007-05-28 04:17 pm UTC (link)
I was shocked that she was able to do what she has in the past few months with her health condition - she really is a remarkable woman. And even though I'm like the rest of fans and want more Saiyuki, I hope she gets better soon for herself, because I know how much it sucks being out of comission for anything.

...on a lighter note, the mention of a DragonBall-ish sidestory makes me squee incredibly much. My brother and I got into Saiyuki at the same time, and one of the reasons I picked it up is because they were both based off of the same legend. And yes I'm still a Dragonball fan. I can't wait to read it.

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[info]snapdragon76
2007-05-28 05:31 pm UTC (link)
While I'm sad that there will be no more Saiyuki for awhile, I'm glad it's because she's getting her health taken care of. That's more important.


*squeee* on the cover to 8!

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[info]darknightrain
2007-05-28 06:01 pm UTC (link)
She should have done this months ago. :( I hope she gets lots of rest so she can make a full-recovery.

Thanks for the news!

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[info]takumisan
2007-05-28 07:01 pm UTC (link)
thanks for info!!!!T.T. minekura I waiting better!!!!!

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[info]naye
2007-05-28 07:15 pm UTC (link)
お大事に、峰倉先生！! I'll keep her in my thoughts.

Thank you for the update on the release schedule - I know who's going be making a summer visit to Amazon.co.jp! ^_^

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[info]inque
2007-05-28 08:03 pm UTC (link)
I'm just grateful that Minekura will be taking some time off for her health and to recover. It was scary to hear about her conditions, and at the same time I couldn't believe how much she still wanted to give to us fans. I know I sound like a total dork/nerd/geek, but you have to honor that kind of devotion she has.

I'm going to have to be on the look out for 8 in a few months in america. I still want volume 7 because I want to see the cleaned up battle scenes in the hakkai vs seiten fight :3 I wish we could get gaiden down here too!

Thanks for all the information you've been feeding us :D You've satisfied my need for saiyuki information for years~

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[info]tokito
2007-05-28 08:08 pm UTC (link)
Thank you for the news. I'm so glad to hear she's finally going to have everything taken care of. She's amazingly strong to have worked for so long in her condition. I hope she'll feel better really soon.

And I can't wait to get all the new stuff. ^_^

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[info]babaca
2007-05-28 08:31 pm UTC (link)
I'm just glad Minekura sensei is FINALLY going to a hospital. From all her health woes I wondered why she held off going for so long. I know work is important but GEEZ!!!! Here's wishing her good health. I can live with a bit of a hiatus as long as we know the mangaka is getting her health back. Thanks for the heads up.

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[info]speedtracer
2007-05-29 12:22 am UTC (link)
Thanks for all the cool news! You totally made my day!:D I'm also really glad that Minekura is taking time off to get better. I was really worried and surprised when I first heard about her health problem and how she still continued to work. She is truly awesome and I hope she gets better soon ^_^

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[info]ayonoi
2007-05-29 06:47 am UTC (link)
I hope things go well for her. I am glad she is finally taking the time off to take care of herself. I will definitely think of her warmly and wish her a quick recovery. Thanks so much for the news.

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[info]kanzenhanzai
2007-05-29 07:24 am UTC (link)
Thank you for the updates! Hopefully her recovery will be without any major issues.

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[info]doire
2007-05-30 10:05 am UTC (link)
I'm glad, for her sake, that Minekura-san is taking some time out.

There was a time when it looked as though Gaiden would struggle to reach 3 volumes before the inevitable happened, but there should be more!

Starts plotting to buy the new books.

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[info]ijpyu
2007-06-14 12:35 am UTC (link)
I can wait as long as it takes- so long as Minekura-san gets better and is relieved from her pain!

Thank you for the news!

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