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Saiyuki Ibun English Release Dates: Vols. 1–9
The last English volume of Saiyuki Ibun, Vol. 9, came out on Jul 12, 2005 — about 21.3 years ago — and no new English volume has been announced since. We don't predict dates for series that have stopped; if a new volume is announced, it will show up here.
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Toward the end, English volumes came out about every 1 month. The last English volumes came out about 3.9 years after Japan's. How we predict
Saiyuki Ibun in English so far
The English edition started with Vol. 1 on Mar 1, 2004. In the 1.4 years since, 9 volumes have come out — one about every 2 months on average. The pace has picked up lately, with recent volumes about every 1 month.
The English edition covers all 9 volumes released in Japan so far.
All volumes
| Vol. | English | Japan | Status | |
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9 | Jul 12, 2005 | Feb 1, 2002 | Out |
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8 | Jun 7, 2005 | Jul 1, 2001 | Out |
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7 | Mar 8, 2005 | Oct 1, 2000 | Out |
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6 | Jan 30, 2005 | Mar 1, 2000 | Out |
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5 | Nov 9, 2004 | Sep 1, 1999 | Out |
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4 | Sep 14, 2004 | Mar 1, 1999 | Out |
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3 | Jul 13, 2004 | Oct 1, 1998 | Out |
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2 | May 11, 2004 | Mar 1, 1998 | Out |
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1 | Mar 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 1997 | Out |
Japanese dates are for the first Japanese edition (print or digital, whichever came first).
More Saiyuki Ibun manga in English
Besides Saiyuki Ibun, 1 other Saiyuki Ibun series has an English edition. Each one has its own volume numbering, so check the right list before you pick up the next volume.
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Saiyuki Ibun English release FAQ
Will there be more Saiyuki Ibun volumes in English?
Nothing has been announced. The English edition stopped at Vol. 9, released Jul 12, 2005, about 21.3 years ago. That already covers all 9 volumes out in Japan, so a new English volume would first need a new Japanese one. If a publisher announces a new volume, we'll add the date here.
How many volumes of Saiyuki Ibun are there?
Saiyuki Ibun has 9 volumes in Japan so far. 9 volumes are out in English as of November 2026 (the latest is Vol. 9, released Jul 12, 2005).
How far behind Japan is the English edition of Saiyuki Ibun?
The English edition has caught up: Japan is at Vol. 9 and English is at Vol. 9.
How often do new Saiyuki Ibun volumes come out in English?
Recently, about every 1 month. Since Vol. 1 came out in March 2004, the average gap has been 2 months.
Are there other Saiyuki Ibun manga in English?
Yes. Saiyuki Reload (9 volumes) is also out or announced in English, each numbered separately from Saiyuki Ibun.