June 10, 2002Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4 (幻想水滸伝 短編集４, Gensōsuikoden Tanhenshū 4) is a book published by Kadokawa Shoten in 2002.
It is a selection of short stories that deals with characters and events from Suikoden and Suikoden II.
Content
The collection features six text-stories as well as one short manga feature, with a variety of writers and artists.
In terms of connection to Suikoden II, Return ～Cursed Guns～ is the most direct, depicting the last three steps of Clive's hunt for Elza in the game and ending with their climatic duel in Sajah Village.
Star Chaser has the most connection with Suikoden, being set at Toran Castle in the immediate aftermath of the Gate Rune War and expanding Sheena's reason for leaving. Killer and Burning Iron Fist, meanwhile, build upon Genshu and Zamza's backstories.
Lavender Village Murder Case and Under the Mask on the other hand focus more on strengthening existing characterization for the characters involved, although the former also involves itself in the Scarlet Moon and Jowston conflicts of the past.
Iwama Junko's Genso Suikoden 4koma Theater contains the only Suikoden III references in the book, with two 4koma about Hugo specifically.
Main Characters
Content list
| Page # | Title | Author/Illustrator |
|---|---|---|
| Short Stories | ||
| 13 | Return ～Cursed Guns～ 帰還 ～Cursed Guns～, Kikan ～Cursed Guns～ |
Amō Saya/Yashioka Shō |
| As the Dunan Unification War nears its end, so too does Clive's hunt for Elza. Encountering each other in Radat Town, Muse City, and finally Sajah Village, both gunners must deal with their pasts as the final duel approaches. | ||
| 67 | Star Chaser 星を追う人, Hoshi o Ou Hito |
Taki Mugare/Shuri Yasayuki |
| The Scarlet Moon Empire may have fallen but the Toran Republic has yet to be born. As Lepant and others formulate their plans for the new country, Sheena finds himself at odds with his father's vision. | ||
| 99 | Killer 人斬り, Hitokiri |
Sakaki Ryōsuke/Miki Sato |
| Genshu finds himself at a crossroads having lost his way in life following the death of his brother. What is the true worth of a swordsman and what lessons will he pass on to the young girl, Liu Mei, asking for his help? | ||
| 167 | Burning Iron Fist! 燃える鉄拳！, Moeru Tekken! |
Amō Saya/Shoryu Shinobu |
| Zamza and his teacher Dale depart on a journey but find themselves under attack. Can Zamza unlock the potential of his Fire Dragon Rune before their caravan is overrun? | ||
| 195 | Lavender Village Murder Case ラベンダー・ビレッジ殺人事件, Rabendā Birejji Satsujin Jiken |
Hori Shinjiro/Yu Amagi |
| It is (attempted) murder most foul in Radat Town and the victims and suspects seem unrelated. It's time for the hard-boiled private eye Richmond to uncover the past and prevent any more tragedies from coming to pass. | ||
| 265 | Under the Mask 仮面の下, Kamen no Shita |
Konno Takumi/Kanna Takashi |
| Chaco's family is still hurting from the passing of Susu's eldest son, Phobo. The upcoming Spirit Festival may offer the family a chance to grieve but while Chaco aims to prove his courage, what role will Sid play? | ||
| Manga | ||
| 297 | Genso Suikoden 4koma Theater 幻想水滸伝4コマ劇場, Gensōsuikoden 4koma Gekijō |
Iwama Junko |
| 302 | Afterword テーマあとがき, Tēma Atogaki |
Amō Saya, Taki Mugare, Sakaki Ryōsuke, Hori Shinjiro, & Konno Takumi |
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