Anime Overview
Saiyuki
Gensoumaden Saiyuuki follows a ragtag quartet an irreverent priest and three unlikely companions as they travel toward the western horizon to confront a rising demonic threat. Along the way, clashes with hostile forces and internal conflicts test their resolve, forcing each member to face painful memories and difficult choices. The series blends kinetic act…
Characters
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Sanzou Genjou
Main | Japanese VA: Seki, Toshihiko
Gokuu Son
Main | Japanese VA: Hoshi, Souichirou
Hakkai Cho
Main | Japanese VA: Ishida, Akira
Gojou Sha
Main | Japanese VA: Yamadera, Kouichi
Kougaiji
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kusao, Takeshi
Jianyi Ni
Supporting | Japanese VA: Ootsuka, Houchuu
Related Anime
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Saiyuuki Reload: Burial
Prequel
Saiyuki Reload
Sequel | 2003
Gensoumaden Saiyuuki: Kibou no Zaika
Side Story
Saiyuuki (OVA)
Side Story
Staff
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Date, Hayato
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Minekura, Kazuya
Original Creator
Hagino, Ken
Producer
Moriyama, Yuuji
Character Design
Sakuraba, Motoi
Music
Aoyagi, Shigemi
Key Animation
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: Battle Against the Darkness
Aired Jun 20, 2000
Episode 11: The Laughing Grim Reaper
Aired Jun 13, 2000
Episode 10: False Saviors
Aired Jun 6, 2000
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Saiyuki episode guide
50 tracked episodes
Saiyuki characters
6 featured characters
Saiyuki staff
6 featured staff credits
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