Sanzang

Xuanzang is a newcomer in Warriors Orochi Z. She is based on the character of the same name from Journey to the West, and the same historical figure who brought Buhddism into China from India. The main difference between the two versions is that the character's gender is switched in Warriors Orochi.

Warriors Orochi
She is one of the mystical beings from Sun Wukong's realm. She is most likely his master or teacher since he timidly addresses her as "master" (師匠, shishō). Wanting to continue her journey to Tianzhu, she teleported in the midst of battle to retrieve her companion. During her time in this parallel world, she heals people around her by performing magical dances. Though she eventually finds her comrade, Kiyomori won't allow them to return and stops her. Only learning that her friend has a "debt to repay", she makes it her mission to stop Kiyomori and return with Sun Wukong.

In other dream stages, she commonly allies with other mystics.

Saiyuki Journey West
Known under one of his Japanese names, Sanzo, Xuanzang is the protagonist in Saiyuki: Journey West. Due to the open nature of his gender role in the original Japanese translation, the game allows the player to choose between a male or female Sanzo, the name only differentiating slightly by the last kanji. Their choice does not alter the game's story. Different from his/her novel counterpart, Sanzo is a courageous 16 year old warrior who is willing to fight in the name of peace.

Personality
Xuanzang is a young, cheerful, kind, and playful maiden who is "everyone's idol". Wanting everyone to be happy, she works to keep peace between even the most bitter of rivals. She is sometimes clueless of the situation around her and can easily get lost. Her faith in others and overly trusting nature also makes her extremely naive. As a result she can easily be tricked by illusions and other similar ploys. She worries about Sun Wukong's safety and makes it her number one priority to find him.

Voice Actors

 * Akemi Kanda - Warriors Orochi Z (Japanese)
 * Sōichirō Hoshi - Saiyuki Journey West (male; Japanese)
 * Yui Horie - Saiyuki Journey West (female; Japanese)

Trivia

 * Although initially appearing to be a clueless ditz, Xuanzang has a photographic memory, able to memorize and recall any written document after just one reading to the letter.