天竺熱風録 [Tenjiku Neppūroku]

In this historical epic from Hakusensha, Tenjiku Neppūroku (2017–2019) follows the journey of the seventh-century Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang as he travels to India in search of sacred scriptures. The six-issue series, illustrated with a sweeping, cinematic style, reimagines the real-life pilgrimage that inspired the classic Journey to the West. Best known for the work of its creator, this manga offers a grounded, dramatic take on a legendary figure's quest for enlightenment.