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"Journey to the West" (also known as "The Westward") is a comic work created by Hong Kong comic artists Zheng Jianhe and Deng Zhihui, adapted from the classic novel "Journey to the West". It was initially published in Hong Kong as a physical book in 2015 under the name "Journey to the West", and later renamed "The Westward" in 2016. The work has been adapted into a domestic 3D animation, co-produced by Tencent Pictures, Bai Man Culture, and Penguin Pictures. It premiered on Tencent Video on July 18, 2018, with a total of 38 episodes. The animation tells the story of how, sixteen years after Tang Sanzang and his disciples returned from their pilgrimage, the scriptures went missing and the world had not improved. In order to find the scriptures again, Tang Sanzang and his disciples embarked on another journey. The work has gained wide recognition and love for its unique artistic style and engaging plot. It portrays many distinctive characters, such as Buddha, Sun Wukong, Luo Hou, and Ao Xue, and attracts many viewers with its grand worldview and dramatic storyline. The animation has also launched an annual series (Season 5 of "The Westward"), and there are works such as the prequel comic "The King of Madness." Overall, "The Westward" is a successful work that combines Eastern fantasy elements with modern animation production technology. It has made bold adaptations and innovations based on the original work, presenting a brand new Journey to the West world to the audience.