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title: "Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-introduction-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1409413
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction" (1988).
Constraints:
Only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
No spoilers in the first sentence.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction
Year: 1988
Release Date (JP): 08/10/1988
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1h
Director: Eiichi Tsutsumi
Cast: Yuka Tachihara, Maya Shiraki, Rei Kazama
Synopsis: "If you embrace the virgin Tripitaka, you will become immortal. On their quest, Kannon Bodhisattva and Tripitaka punish Goku..."
Other info:
Also known as "Bewitching Journey to the West".
Described as a SOV spoof of the novel "Journey to the West".
Characters mentioned: Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang (as "Tripiṭaka monk"), Goku, Kannon Bodhisattva, Tripitaka.
Filming location: Taiwan (credits "Taiwan staff").
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Dirty Pilgr

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eiichi Tsutsumi
- **Networks / Studios**: Burst Brain, Nikkatsu Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuka Tachihara**
- **Maya Shiraki** as *Bodhisattva*
- **Rei Kazama** as *Tripitaka master*
- **Youko Takagi**
- **Hidaka Futa** as *Sun Wukong*
- **Koji Kawakami** as *Zhu Bajie*
- **Kappa Komuro** as *Sha Wujing*
- **Gensuke Himuro** as *Suiran's father*
- **Li Hui** as *Surian's mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction?
Streaming availability for Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction worth watching?
Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction and when was it released?
Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction is a feature film with a runtime of 60 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction?
Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction was directed by Eiichi Tsutsumi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1409413)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction (1988) - Cast ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1409413/cast)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction (1988) - Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/film/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-introduction/cast/)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction - Cast & Crew](https://www.flickchart.com/movie/dirty-pilgrimage-to-the-west-introduction/credits)
- [Dirty Pilgrimage to the West: Introduction (1988) — Plot ...](https://moviemind.io/en/title/movie/1409413)

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