Originally published in English as Suikoden III: The Successor of Fate by Tokyopop, Gensou Suikoden III: Unmei no Keishousha was released from May 11, 2004, to December 7, 2006.
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After Harmonia destroyed his homeland, Geddoe gained control of the True Lightning Rune, and ran away. He fought alongside the Flame Champion in the Fire Bringer War, and helped protect the Grasslands. After the war, he wandered the lands until about four...
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An energetic young boy born by Lucia, Chief of the Karaya Clan with an unnamed father.In the manga, he is the default chosen bearer of the True Fire Rune which was once owned by the Flame Champion....
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Luc is the holder of the True Wind Rune, and is an apprentice under Leknaat. He is originally from Harmonia, but he was involved in some kind of incident about ten years before the Dunan Unification War at the One Temple. He participated in both the Gate ...
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Age: 19Sarah is the Chizen Star in Suikoden III. Some time during In Solis 456, Sarah was born in a rural village within Harmonia's borders, so small that it was never named. She was born with a "Flowing Rune" (流水の紋章, Ryuusui no Monshou) on her forehead; ...
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Grandson of Leon and son of George Silverberg, Caesar was brought up along with his brother Albert to become a military strategist. While he didn't work hard in his studies, at times he showed great potential, by helping people out with business strategie...
Suikoden III is an A-class manga through and through, appealing both to those who have played the game and those who haven't. It's truly one of the best game adaptations I've come across in any medium. The manga takes the plot and characters from the game and improves upon them. Hugo, who was a rather generic JRPG lead in the game, gains depth and internal conflict about his role as the hero. Chris isn't just a cold-hearted antagonist anymore; she becomes more emotionally nuanced and enjoyable to follow. Geddoe remains incredibly badass, with his crew being equally impressive, while Thomas stays relatively unchanged. The intertwined stories of these characters are narrated more smoothly than the game's multiple chapters could manage.
The story mostly sticks to key points from the game but diverges significantly otherwise. Some supporting characters receive more attention here compared to the game, and vice versa, yet all 108 characters still make appearances.
Where this adaptation truly excels is in its art. Starting off strong, it only gets better as the artist becomes more attuned to the series. Characters are highly detailed and almost indistinguishable from official Konami artwork. The backgrounds are vibrant and superior to what you'd find in most manga. The art's greatness extends beyond mere detail; action sequences are sleek, easy to follow, and visually striking. The war battles are particularly impressive, feeling epic and meticulously crafted.
If you loved the game, read this manga. If you wanted to play the game but disliked the battles, read this. And if you've never played the game but enjoy great fantasy or war stories with lovable casts and compelling drama, then absolutely, read this.