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Saiyuki - Gensoumaden - Sanzo v. Rikudo
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Genga Stats:This set contains gengas marked A1 - A5 & E1 + a couple of layouts
From: Gensoumaden Saiyuki, episode 6 or 7? (needs confirmation)
Episode Information: *coming soon*
Fangirl Ranting: As you can see, this gallery section is set up a bit differently from the norm. I typically like to follow a pattern in here, especially with my Saiyuki sketches. I will showcase one sketch per set, and put commentary with that individual sketch. Otherwise, things quickly get out of hand because my Saiyuki collection continues to grow and grow.
But, in the tradition of rules being made to be broken, I decided to split this set out into a special section. To me, this is a special set from a very dramatic moment in the show. I was happier than a mule in high cotton when I got the chance at purchasing this genga set from Titania. (Actually, I have no idea how happy a mule in high cotton would be ... but, well, I'm gonna presume he'd be pretty darn happy, indeed! =D)
The fight between Sanzo and Rikudo is, without a doubt, one of the more stellar, dramatic moments from Saiyuki. And, I don't just mean Gensoumaden -- I'm talking ALL of Saiyuki here. For one thing, it happens early on in the series. It reveals scads and scads of stuff about Sanzo's background and, indirectly, about Goku's background, too. It's a very tense, kick-butt fight scene. And, well, it's shocking to see Sanzo basically get his butt kicked. It won't be the last time that happens during the Saiyuki journey ... but, of course, you have no idea of that the first time you see this episode.
I'm so happy about having this set, as it gives, more or less, a good overview of a big chunk of Sanzo and Rikudo's skirmish. I love the pure, raw emotion captured in these sketches. From the absolutely shattered, shocked expression on Sanzo's face to the seething anger and hatred you see from Rikudo. The detailing in each genga is amazing, and I love how the artists managed to take a shocking, horrible incident and, still, find the beauty in the moment. From the flowing robes to the feeling of action and motion to the emotion-packed expressions -- there is a lot about this set that is beautiful. And a lot to love!
As you explore the sketches in this section, you will notice a lack of commentary. For now, I've decided to let my feelings on this dramatic scene stand as they are at the beginning of this gallery section. Later, I may go back and add individual comments on some of the sketches, but I'm not sure.
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