Saiyuki 2000
What is Saiyuki?
Gensoumaden Saiyuki is a television anime series that premiered in 2000 following the release of a premium original video animation in 1999. The series consists of 50 episodes and was licensed for North American distribution by ADV Films.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 126
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 4, 2000
- Last aired
- Mar 31, 2022
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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Gensoumaden Saiyuki is a television anime series that premiered in 2000 following the release of a premium original video animation in 1999. The series consists of 50 episodes and was licensed for North American distribution by ADV Films. The narrative is set in a world where humans and demons once lived in harmony, but that unity ended when demons began attacking humans. The conflict centers on a plot to resurrect Gyumao, an evil demon who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To prevent this resurrection and restore balance to the Earth, a rogue priest named Genjo Sanzo embarks on a perilous journey to the west. He is joined by three demons named Sha Gojyo, Son Goku, and Cho Hakkai. In addition to the television series, the franchise includes a 2001 theatrical film titled Saiyuki Requiem, which was also licensed by ADV Films. The show serves as an adaptation of the original manga series.
Should you watch it?
“A rogue priest teams with three demons to prevent an ancient evil's resurrection.”
- unique demon-human dynamics
- strong character chemistry
- engaging fantasy quest
- may confuse newcomers with dense lore
- some pacing issues in middle episodes
you enjoy supernatural adventures with flawed protagonists and mythological stakes.
Contains violence and mature themes; suitable for teens and up.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Go to the West Apr 4, 2000
- E2 First Game – A Guide to the Land of the Dead Apr 11, 2000
- E3 His God, My God – The Divine Platform Apr 18, 2000
- E4 Crimson Tears Apr 25, 2000
- E5 Pure Assassin May 2, 2000
- E6 Mysterious Monk of the Talisman May 9, 2000
- E7 Farewell at Dusk May 16, 2000
- E8 The Man Who Foretells Death May 23, 2000
- E9 Lethal Trap – Battle Feast May 30, 2000
- E10 A False Savior Jun 6, 2000
- E11 Tragic Revenge – The Death Laughs Jun 13, 2000
- E12 Wandering Destiny – Struggle in the Darkness Jun 20, 2000
- E13 Crude Counterfeit – A Fruit of Death Jun 27, 2000
- E14 A Sweet Client – I keep My Promise Jul 4, 2000
- E15 The Ill-fated Guy – Spell of Red Jul 11, 2000
- E16 Be There! – A Praise for Staying Alive Jul 18, 2000
- E17 Garden of Eden – A Eternal Paradise Jul 25, 2000
- E18 Vice or Justice – The Truth of Justice Aug 1, 2000
- E19 Don't go Alone – Desperate Girls Aug 8, 2000
- E20 Sandstorm – Trap of Quicksand Aug 15, 2000
- E21 Selfish Dream – Reckless Run to Ruin Aug 22, 2000
- E22 Devastation – The Outcome of a Deadly Duel Aug 29, 2000
- E23 Scapegoat – Reward of Subordination Sep 5, 2000
- E24 Mother – Crimson Bond Sep 12, 2000
- E25 Tomboy – Frightening Assassins! Sep 26, 2000
- E26 Calling – No One Hears Your Cry Oct 3, 2000
- E27 Advent – The Evil God of War Oct 10, 2000
- E28 Lonely – The Signal of Rebellion Oct 17, 2000
- E29 Unexpected Defeat – Fall of Castle Houto Oct 24, 2000
- E30 Undertaker – An Invitation to Hell Oct 31, 2000
- E31 Ambition – Arrogance of the 'Gods Nov 7, 2000
- E32 Fake Star Strikes Back – Pride of the Impostors Nov 14, 2000
- E33 Faraway Dream – Tears Dry Soon Nov 21, 2000
- E34 Second Contact – Warriors come back Nov 28, 2000
- E35 Solitude – The lonely heart Dec 5, 2000
- E36 Brotherhood – A Crimson Flower Dec 12, 2000
- E37 Taciturnity – A Smile of Reticence Dec 19, 2000
- E38 Fleeting Vision – An Unfilled Promise Dec 26, 2000
- E39 Misty Rain – Watering Sky Jan 9, 2001
- E40 Twilight – The Gloomy Sun Jan 16, 2001
- E41 Collage – A Silent Tripple Jan 23, 2001
- E42 Festival – Unforgettable Scenes Jan 30, 2001
- E43 Tears – A Village of Illusion Feb 6, 2001
- E44 Plunderer – Seizure of the Sutra of Dark Power Feb 13, 2001
- E45 Glorious Days – Before Dawn Feb 20, 2001
- E46 Chaos – Shaking Land Feb 27, 2001
- E47 Guilty or Not Guilty – Reprimand Mar 6, 2001
- E48 Absolutely Heaven! – Door to Freedom Mar 13, 2001
- E49 Missing Desire – Shining Paradise Mar 20, 2001
- E50 Alone – To the West Mar 27, 2001
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 ~Run~ The Bullet - Reloaded Again Oct 2, 2003
- E2 ~Wanted Dead or Alive~ Moving Trap Oct 9, 2003
- E3 ~Lethal Weapon~ The Strongest Enemy in History Oct 16, 2003
- E4 ~Negative Energy~ Last Promise Oct 23, 2003
- E5 ~Voice~ Sleeping Memory Oct 30, 2003
- E6 ~Sad Memory~ Rescue Nov 6, 2003
- E7 ~Little Will~ Small Friend Nov 13, 2003
- E8 ~Poison~ Delicious Food Nov 20, 2003
- E9 ~Self Defense~ Misunderstood Castle Nov 27, 2003
- E10 ~Trick or Treat~ Demon - Genjō Sanzō Dec 4, 2003
- E11 ~Mother~ Pleasant Traces Dec 11, 2003
- E12 ~Tiny Dream~ Mountain of Mysterious Disappearances Dec 18, 2003
- E13 ~Lovely Baby~ Just a Tiny Tiny Story Dec 25, 2003
- E14 ~Black Crow~ Whisper of Darkness Jan 8, 2004
- E15 ~Secret Ambition~ Premonition Jan 15, 2004
- E16 ~Opposite~ Footprint Jan 22, 2004
- E17 ~Wish~ Ungrantable Wish Jan 29, 2004
- E18 ~Critical Day~ Sorrowful Bonds Feb 5, 2004
- E19 ~Farewell~ Kami-sama Feb 12, 2004
- E20 ~Chase~ Prelude Feb 19, 2004
- E21 ~Don't Cry~ Battle Feb 26, 2004
- E22 ~Pain~ Breakable Things Mar 4, 2004
- E23 ~Dawn~ Our Ways of Doing Mar 11, 2004
- E24 ~Go Ahead~ Rematch Mar 18, 2004
- E25 ~Nothing to Give~ End Mar 25, 2004
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Temple Where Evil Things Live ~nest~ Apr 2, 2004
- E2 The Nightmare Unleashed ~rabbits~ Apr 9, 2004
- E3 Swift Current ~against the stream~ Apr 16, 2004
- E4 Encounter ~fake~ Apr 23, 2004
- E5 Struggle ~the opponent~ Apr 30, 2004
- E6 Awakening ~back~ May 7, 2004
- E7 The Cursed Dice Game ~inevitable game~ May 14, 2004
- E8 The Red-Haired Woman ~stupid woman~ May 21, 2004
- E9 Showdown ~muzzle~ May 28, 2004
- E10 Buried Dream ~snow drop~ Jun 4, 2004
- E11 Runaway Hakkai!? ~reflection~ Jun 11, 2004
- E12 Mansion of Marionettes ~two faces~ Jun 18, 2004
- E13 The Man Who Came From The West ~open your eyes~ Jun 25, 2004
- E14 The Whereabouts of the Miracle ~pilgrim~ Jul 2, 2004
- E15 To the Limits of Mourning ~death wish~ Jul 9, 2004
- E16 Return to Life ~sympathy~ Jul 16, 2004
- E17 Onslaught ~intruder~ Jul 23, 2004
- E18 Misgivings ~hesitation~ Jul 30, 2004
- E19 Reminiscence ~deprivation~ Aug 6, 2004
- E20 Fissure ~misunderstanding~ Aug 13, 2004
- E21 Reanimated Man ~desperado~ Aug 20, 2004
- E22 Strategy ~checkmate~ Aug 27, 2004
- E23 Breakthrough ~battle royal~ Sep 3, 2004
- E24 Fight to the Death ~sunny day~ Sep 10, 2004
- E25 Something We Must Protect ~truth~ Sep 17, 2004
- E26 Don't Cry ~close your eyes~ Sep 24, 2004
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Squall Jul 5, 2017
- E2 Cloud Mirror Jul 12, 2017
- E3 Sky Burial Jul 19, 2017
- E4 Nataku Jul 26, 2017
- E5 Flower Banquet Aug 2, 2017
- E6 Promise Aug 9, 2017
- E7 Kouten Aug 16, 2017
- E8 Barrier Aug 23, 2017
- E9 A Chance Encounter Aug 30, 2017
- E10 Imperial Order Sep 6, 2017
- E11 Raid Sep 13, 2017
- E12 Haiten Sep 20, 2017
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Blue-Eyed Angel Jan 6, 2022
- E2 The Value of Life Jan 13, 2022
- E3 Humans and Demons Jan 20, 2022
- E4 Options Jan 27, 2022
- E5 The One that Came Back Feb 3, 2022
- E6 The Right to Life Feb 10, 2022
- E7 Seiten Taisei Feb 17, 2022
- E8 Oasis Feb 24, 2022
- E9 Even a Worm Will Turn Mar 3, 2022
- E10 Atonement Mar 10, 2022
- E11 The Next Sunrise Mar 17, 2022
- E12 A Memory Revealed Mar 24, 2022
- E13 The Sanzo Party Mar 31, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a manga?
Yes, it's adapted from the Saiyuki manga by Kazuya Minekura.
How many episodes are there?
The series has a total of 50 episodes across its run.
Is it connected to any movies?
Yes, there is a theatrical movie titled Saiyuki Requiem released in 2001.
Where does the story take place?
The journey spans various mythical locations as the group travels west.
Who are the main characters?
The core group includes Genjo Sanzo, Sha Gojyo, Son Goku, and Cho Hakkai.