In the anime and manga Saiyuki, Yaone is the youkai prince Kougaiji&#039;s alchemist.     ~~~ __Background__~~~    She was the daughter of an alchemist, but was selected by the woman-eater Hyakuganmaoh. She was saved from this fate by Kougaiji, and has since sworn her life to his service. She also takes the role of &#039;babysitter&#039; of Kougaiji&#039;s sister Lirin.     ~~~ __Weapons and Abilities__~~~    Her weapon of choice is a short spear, explosives and various poisons. In volume two of the manga, she attempts to eliminate the Sanzo Ikkou, first by poisoning their food, then gassing them. Her main fighting opponent is Hakkai, who is much similar to her in terms of personality, calm and collected. Curiously, she somewhat reminded Hakkai as his deceased lover Kanan. Also, both are sometimes seen fighting alongside each other, instead of against, also with the whole Sanzo Ikkou. However, she made it clear that she&#039;s completely devoted to Kougaiji.     __Source:__ Saiyuki.wikia

Many years ago, humans and demons lived in harmony. But that unity ended when demons started attacking humans and plotted a mission to unleash Gyumao - an evil demon imprisoned for thousands of years. Now, Genjo Sanzo, a rogue priest, must team up with three demons - Sha Gojyo, Son Goku, and Cho Hakkai - and embark on a perilous journey to the west to stop these demons from resurrecting Gyumao and restore the balance between humans and demons on Earth.
 
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Genjo is a Buddhist priest in the city of Shangri-La, which is being ravaged by yokai spirits that have fallen out of balance with the natural order. His superiors send him on a journey far to the west to discover why this is happening and how to stop it. His companions are three yokai with human souls. But this is no day trip—the four will encounter many discoveries and horrors on the way, and on the road, Genjo will wonder … can he really trust his supernatural companions?
 
(Source: Kodansha USA)

Priest Genjo Sanzo and companions Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku maintain their westward journey to stop the resurrection of the demon Gyoumao. As the reputation of the Sanzo Ikkou precedes them, they continue to fight demon assassins at every turn, but they must also deal with increasing tensions within their group in order to defeat a powerful enemy.
 
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__Non-anime voice roles:__
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- Jade - *Mortal Kombat 11* (2019, Video Game)
- Lifeline - *Apex Legends* (2019, Video Game)
- Tikki, Froggy, Risk - *Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir* (2015-2023, TV Show)
- Kikimora - *The Owl House* (2020-2023, TV Show)
- Tiki, Naga - *Fire Emblem Series* (2013-2023, Video Games)!~

The fearsome foursome continue their journey west towards Shangri-La, encountering new challenges and new adventures along the way. Their legend precedes them, but not always in the way one might expect. The Minus Wave that apparently drove all the youkai in the land mad looks like it might have missed one, as Sanzo, Gojyo, Hakkai and Goku meet a lone guardian and the band of children he cares for. Fear and misunderstanding run throughout this particular leg of the journey, including between the members of the Sanzo group! 
 
(Source: Tokyopop)

The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku fight their way to their goal, their path is fraught with internal strife. When they encounter a formidable pair of adversaries from the west, the cohesion of the group -- and the fate of the mission -- may be at stake.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

At last, the Sanzo Party has arrived in India. In this foreign land, where the anomaly&rsquo;s influence runs rampant, their battles only heighten in their violence. 
And also awaiting them is their tragic fate from 500 years ago&mdash; 
What will they find at the end of their long and treacherous journey?

The gang is traveling along when they find a girl in need. Of course, they all can't resist going after her. This girl isn't all that she seems... her motive or her "humanity".... and soon the whole gang has Sanzo's past on their hands and one certain young boy who can keep a grudge for decades...
 
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