Saiyuki Hanetsuki

Kazuya Minekura-sensei tweeted this illustration for New Year. It is dedicated to Hanetsuki, a traditional japanese game similar to badminton. The paddles used to play, hagoita, are still used as decorations in the houses.

Even a Worm Musicals in 2019 and 2020!

Today, during Hazel's birthday, 2 new Musicals for Saiyuki have been announced: Saiyukikagekiden -Darkness- and -Oasis-. Both of them will play Even a Worm saga and they will be played in 2019 (since 6th to 14th June) and in 2020 (February).
Hazel and Gato actors will be: Kōhei Norizuki e Yoshihiko Narimatsu. Sainei Ryuuji will come back as Hakkai.