Saiyuki

Also known as: Gensou Maden Saiyuuki / 幻想魔伝 最遊記

Saiyuki is a TV series by Studio Pierrot that premiered in Spring 2000. It is finished airing with 50 episodes of about 23 minutes each. Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Supernatural. Average AniList score: 7.0/10.

Synopsis

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.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Saiyuki episodes

  1. Episode 1: Go to the West: To the Distant West — aired April 4, 2000
  2. Episode 2: First Game: A Guide to the Nether World — aired April 11, 2000
  3. Episode 3: His God, My God: Where the Gods Are — aired April 18, 2000
  4. Episode 4: Crimson: Crimson Tears — aired April 25, 2000
  5. Episode 5: Pure Assassin: A Beautiful Assassin — aired May 2, 2000
  6. Episode 6: Rancorous Exchange: Unnatural Talismanic Monk — aired May 9, 2000
  7. Episode 7: Good Night: A Twilight Farewell — aired May 16, 2000
  8. Episode 8: Confront: The Man Who Foretells Death — aired May 23, 2000
  9. Episode 9: Lethal Trap: Fight Party — aired May 30, 2000
  10. Episode 10: Fake the Face: False Savior — aired June 6, 2000
  11. Episode 11: Tragic Revenge: The Laughing Grim Reaper — aired June 13, 2000
  12. Episode 12: Wandering Destiny: Battle Against the Darkness — aired June 20, 2000
  13. Episode 13: Crude Counterfeit: Fruit That Summons Death — aired June 27, 2000
  14. Episode 14: Sweet Client: Their Promise — aired July 4, 2000
  15. Episode 15: Fated Guys: The Binding Spell of Crimson — aired July 11, 2000
  16. Episode 16: Be There: An Ode to the Living — aired July 18, 2000
  17. Episode 17: Eden: An Eternal Promise — aired July 25, 2000
  18. Episode 18: Vice or Justice: The Truth of Justice — aired August 1, 2000
  19. Episode 19: Don`t Go Alone: Maidens of Sorrow — aired August 8, 2000
  20. Episode 20: Sandstorm: The Quicksand Trap — aired August 15, 2000
  21. Episode 21: Selfish: Berserking Towards Destruction — aired August 22, 2000
  22. Episode 22: Devastation: The End of Battle — aired August 29, 2000
  23. Episode 23: Scapegoat: The Price of Submission — aired September 5, 2000
  24. Episode 24: Mother: Crimson Bond — aired September 12, 2000
  25. Episode 25: Tomfool! Tomboy! Horrifying Assassins! — aired September 26, 2000
  26. Episode 26: Calling: The Cry That Does Not Reach — aired October 3, 2000
  27. Episode 27: Advent: The War Prince Descends — aired October 10, 2000
  28. Episode 28: Lonely War: The Launch of a Rebellion — aired October 17, 2000
  29. Episode 29: Unexpected Defeat: The Fall of Houtou Castle — aired October 24, 2000
  30. Episode 30: Undertaker: An Invitation to Hell — aired October 31, 2000
  31. Episode 31: Ambition: The Arrogance of the Gods — aired November 7, 2000
  32. Episode 32: Fake Star Strike Back: The Pride of Clowns — aired November 14, 2000
  33. Episode 33: Faraway Dream: Dried Up Tears — aired November 21, 2000
  34. Episode 34: Second Contact: The War Prince Once Again — aired November 28, 2000
  35. Episode 35: Solitude: Solitary Soul — aired December 5, 2000
  36. Episode 36: Brotherhood: Crimson Flower — aired December 12, 2000
  37. Episode 37: Taciturnity: The Smile That Was Locked Away — aired December 19, 2000
  38. Episode 38: Fleeting Vision: Unfulfilled Promise — aired December 26, 2000
  39. Episode 39: Misty Rain: Rain — aired January 9, 2001
  40. Episode 40: Twilight: The Irate Sun — aired January 16, 2001
  41. Episode 41: Collage: Quiet Expulsion — aired January 23, 2001
  42. Episode 42: Festival: Unforgettable View — aired January 30, 2001
  43. Episode 43: Tears: False Town — aired February 6, 2001
  44. Episode 44: Plunderer: Scripture Stolen — aired February 13, 2001
  45. Episode 45: Glorious Days: Before Dawn — aired February 20, 2001
  46. Episode 46: Chaos: The Trembling Earth — aired February 27, 2001
  47. Episode 47: Guilty or Not Guilty: Kaizai — aired March 6, 2001
  48. Episode 48: Absolutely Heaven: Door to Freedom — aired March 13, 2001
  49. Episode 49: Missing Desire: Shining Paradise — aired March 20, 2001
  50. Episode 50: Alone: Westward — aired March 27, 2001

Main characters

  • Sanzou Genjou (Main) — voiced by Toshihiko Seki
  • Goku Son (Main) — voiced by Souichirou Hoshi
  • Hakkai Cho (Main) — voiced by Akira Ishida
  • Gojou Sha (Main) — voiced by Hiroaki Hirata
  • Homura Toushin (Supporting) — voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa
  • Ni Jianyi (Supporting) — voiced by Houchuu Ootsuka
  • Kougaiji (Supporting) — voiced by Takeshi Kusao
  • Gyokumen Koushou (Supporting) — voiced by Shinobu Satou
  • Kanzeon Bosatsu (Supporting) — voiced by Misa Watanabe
  • Lirin (Supporting) — voiced by Kaoru Morota

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Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Supernatural · Season: Spring 2000