is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kazuya Minekura. It was originally serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy from September 1997 to February 2002, and later published in 9 tankōbon volumes by Ichijinsha from October 2002 to June 2003. The story is loosely based on the 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West. The series follows a monk named Genjo Sanzo who receives a mission to travel to the west with a group of three youkai (devils) to  stop anyone from reviving the evil god Gyumao. 

Minekura's manga includes of two sequels, titled Saiyuki Reload and Saiyuki Reload Blast, as well as two prequels, titled Saiyuki Gaiden and Saiyuki Ibun. The series has spawned a media franchise that includes five anime series. A 50-episode anime television series, titled Gensomaden Saiyuki produced by Pierrot, aired from April 2000 to March 2001. The series won the twenty-third Annual Animage Anime Grand Prix Award.  Additionally, the studio has developed an anime film adaptation, as well as two anime sequel series titled Saiyuki Reload and Saiyuki Reload Gunlock which together were broadcast in Japan from October 2003 to September 2004. Two other series, titled Saiyuki Reload Blast Produced by Platinum Vision In 2017 and Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin produced by Liden Films, which was broadcast between January and March 2022. Three original video animation (OVA), nine stage musicals, Light novels, numerous video games,  Drama CDs and Other media. 

As of July 2017, the manga franchise as a whole had 25 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series. The Saiyuki franchise has become a mainstay of manga/anime culture, and its various entries have continually garnered critical praise and accolades.

Plot

It all begins in Shangri-La, an earthly paradise, where humans and youkai (devils) cohabited peacefully, burying their differences and cultivating a common life. But it all really begins when the world was invaded by negative waves, created by the taboo union of scientific research and magic, following the terrible experiment set in motion to resuscitate Gyumao, the ancient and powerful evil god. The youkais, sensitive to this explosion, forgot the influence of wisdom and returned to their bestial and devastating habits: humans are attacked and then devoured all the time, you speak of a paradise! This is where the goddess Kanzeon decides to send four men to Tenjiku (India) to stop the curse and prevent Gyumao's resurrection. This epic will bring together a Buddhist monk, Genjo Sanzo and his three acolytes, Son Goku, Sha Gojyo and Cho Hakkai will assist Sanzo in his quest to the west?

Media

Manga

The Saiyuki manga comprises five separate series. The flow of releases ebbed and flowed with changes to the author's health. The original series comprised nine volumes, and was serialized in the manga magazine Monthly G-Fantasy from September 1997 to February 2002. Ichijinsha reprinted the series from October 26, 2002, to June 25, 2003. A new edition was published by Ichijinsha in 2015.

The first English license was Tokyopop who published the series from March 2, 2004 to July 12, 2005. Madman Entertainment released Saiyuki all nine volumes from October 3, 2007 to October 9, 2008. From February 2020 to January 2021, Kodansha republished the main series in a 400-page hardcover volumes with new translations. The manga released in North American from February 20, 2020, to January 23, 2021.

The second series titled Saiyuki Gaiden was serialized in Enix's Monthly GFantasy magazine in 1999, although Minekura moved it to Ichijinsha's Comic Zero Sum WARD in 2002. Saiyuki Gaiden comprised four volumes that ended in 2009. A special edition titled "Saiyuki Gaiden memorial" was released on July 16, 2009. In September 2012, a new one-shot story titled "Saiyuki Gaiden Heavenly Ants" released.

In 2002, the 10 volume Saiyuki Reload was released. The third series was serialized in the Josei manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum and completed its run in 2009. In September 2010, the manga went on hiatus. Tokyopop published Saiyuki Reload nine volumes from 2005-2009 in North America. Madman Entertainment published Saiyuki Reload nine volumes in 2009-2010.

The fourth series, Saiyuki Reload Blast started in February 2010 on Ichijinsha's Comic Zero Sum WARD. After a hiatus, the manga resumed in March 2012. Volume one was released in July 2012. A limited edition with a mini art book of volume one was released on June 25.

On July 27, 2013, Saiyuki Reload Blast manga slowed down due to Minekura's health. Ichijinsha published the second volume in July 2014. In April 2016, The manga went on hiatus again. Initially, the third volume was supposed to come out on August 2017, but was released on October alongside a special edition. The series went on hiatus in October 2017 and resumes 18 months later.

The fifth and final series titled Saiyuki Ibun started in 2009, and ran in Monthly Comic Zero Sum.

In November 2012, Saiyuki Ibun resumed  after a 28 month hiatus. It was released on April. In April 2013, the manga went on indefinite hiatus. In January 2021, Ritsuhiro Mikami released a one-shot.

Anime

The animation version includes five series: three produced by Studio Pierrot, with 50 episodes of "Fantasy and Magic Legend", 25 episodes of "Most Travels Reload", and 26 episodes of "Most Travels Reload Gunlock". OVA series include "Most Travels" 2 episodes, "Most Travels Burial -burial-" 3 episodes and "Most Travels Biography" 3 episodes. In addition, a "Theatrical version of Fantasy and Magic, the most travel notes Requiem's Requiem for the losers" was released.

The Saiyuki manga was first animated in a 2 episode OVA series produced by Tokyo Kids that premiered on April 23, 1999. The second OVA episode came on February 29, 2000 and was followed by the premier of the 50 episode long anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot titled Gensomaden Saiyuki. The series aired on TV Tokyo from April 4, 2000, to March 27, 2001. Enoki Films holds the US license to Gensomaden Saiyuki under the titled Saiyuki: Paradise Raiders.

Saiyuki proved popular enough to get a theatrical motion picture released in Japan during the summer of 2001. the first animated film titled Saiyuki: Requiem produced by Pierrot,  directed by Hayato Date and written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa and was first released in Japanese theaters on August 18, 2001. Saiyuki: Requiem adapted into English licensed by ADV.

Another anime series titled Saiyuki ReLoad, consist of 25-episode was created by the same companies and it adapts from the manga of the same name. It aired on the same network from October 2, 2003, to March 25, 2004. A 26-episode sequel titled Saiyuki Reload GunLock was also created by the companies and aired on the same network from April 1, 2004, to September 23, 2004. ADV Films licensed Gensomaden Saiyuki and the movie. The two series are licensed by Geneon in North America.

In February 2006, Geneon and Tokyopop have agreed to cross promote several properties for which Tokyopop is releasing the manga and Geneon the anime. For Saiyuki Gunlock, the two companies will promote each other's products with advertisements. Geneon will advertise Tokyopop's manga on their DVDs, and Tokyopop will advertise Geneon's DVDs in the manga.

Saiyuki Reload is faithful to the manga from the fourteenth episode and onward, having deviated from it for the first 13 episodes. Saiyuki Reload Gunlock also starts off deviated from the manga, until midway into the series, but strays from it during its finale. A new OVA has been released by Studio Pierrot, which covers the "Burial" arc of the Saiyuki Reload manga; it is called Saiyuki Reload: Burial.

In November 2009, it was announced that a original video animation (OVA) titled Saiyuki Gaiden had been green-lit. Saiyuki Gaiden (OVA) was created based on the same name manga series written and illustrated by Kazuya Minekura, and it is a prequel to the manga series saiyuki which ended in Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Zero-Sum magazine in 2009. Saiyuki Gaiden OVA gate license from Sentai Filmworks and premiered by Anpro Studio from March to November 2011 and a special edition titled "Saiyuki Gaiden: Kouga no Shou" released on Apr 26, 2013.

An anime television series adaptation of the Saiyuki Reload Blast manga series aired from July 5 to September 20, 2017, on Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, BS11, Sun TV. It ran for 12 episodes. Crunchyroll has licensed the series, and Funimation released it on home video as part of the two companies' partnership. Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia; they aired it on Animax Asia and later released on their YouTube channel.

A new anime series produced by Liden Films titled Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin has been announced. It is directed by Misato Takada, with Michiko Yokote and Aya Matsui writing the series' scripts, Noriko Ogura designing the characters and serving as chief animation director, and Yūsuke Shirato composing the music. The main cast members reprised their roles. It aired from January 6 to March 31, 2022, on AT-X and other networks. Granrodeo performed the opening theme "Kamino Hotokemo," while Shugo Nakamura performed the ending theme "Ruten." Sentai Filmworks licensed the series outside of Asia. In South and Southeast Asia, Muse Communication licensed the anime.

HIDIVE Streams Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin Anime's English Dub, Dub premieres on February 24 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Scandinavian countries, and the Netherlands.  The show premiered on January 6 on AT-X, Tokyo MX, and BS11. Sentai Filmworks licensed the anime, and HIDIVE is streaming the series as it airs in Japan. The four main cast members of the previous Saiyuki, Saiyuki Reload, Saiyuki Gunlock, and Saiyuki Reload Blast television anime are reprising their roles.

Saiyuki Reload Sanzo's Song Collection Released on October 24, 2007, published and distribute by Frontier Works.

Saiyuki complete vocal song collection distribute on August 27, 2014, by Frontier Works.

Blu-ray box

Saiyuki complete collection (Blu-ray) (contains episodes 1-50 of the original anime series directed by Hayato Date all in standard definition on 3 blu-ray discs) Release in march, 26 2019.

On November 30, 2021 Discotek Media distribute Saiyuki Reload Blu-ray contains episodes 1-25 of the anime directed by Tetsuya Endo in standard definition on a blu-ray disc. This complete collection also included is the original Japanese language, English subtitles and the English dub. On September 27, 2022, Also Discotek Media Distribute Saiyuki Reload Gunlock contains episodes 1-26 of the anime directed by Tetsuya Endo in standard definition a Blu-ray disc.

A Blu-ray of all three volumes of "Saiyuki Reload: Burial (OAV) " based on Kazuya Minekura "Saiyuki Reload" has been released on December 21, 2018.

On September 28, 2018 Frontier Works Released All 4 volumes of OVA "Saiyuki Gaiden" Blu-ray BOX by completely new HD digital remastering.

On July 24, 2018 FUNimation Entertainment released Saiyuki Reload Blast (BD+DVD) contains episodes 1-12 of the anime directed by Hideaki Nakano, Also FUNimation Entertainment distribute Saiyuki Reload Blast [Essentials] (Blu-ray-A) on January 28, 2020.

Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin series was released in two Blu-ray box volumes. Volume 1 was released on April 27, 2022 and volume 2 was released on June 29, 2022.

Stage musicals

The musical adaptation of Kazuya Minekura’s Saiyuki started its history with its first show Go to the West It was performed at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater in Tokyo from September 13th to 21st, 2008, and has been loved by the fans of the series for more than ten years. Saiyuki Kagekiden: Go to the West DVD released on January 25, 2009. The story takes place three years before Journey of Sanzo and his group to the West and Rikudo arc. Since Saiyuki Kagekiden: Go to the West in 2008, the musical Saiyuki Kagekiden has been performed in nine works.

Saiyuki Kagekiden: Dead or Alive musical stage ran in 2009.
 Saiyuki Kagekiden, Go to the West and Dead or Alive, has the same cast and a man in drag playing the role of Kanzeon Bosatsu.

A DVD reprint for the 2009 stage plays Go to the West and Dead or Alive as a limited-edition set was announced for 10 May 2017 in conjunction with the 20th-Anniversary of the manga series.

In 2014 the third musical stage of Saiyuki Kagekiden performed for the first time in about five years since the previous work title Saiyuki Kagekiden: God Child, performance begun on May 2 to 7, 2014, The story is set on Saiyuki: Kinkaku Ginkaku Hen and Saiyuki's Kami-sama arc from Saiyuki Volumes 6 to 9.   

In 2015 Saiyuki Kagekiden: Burial musical stage run from September 17 to 23, 2015, the story takes place in the Burial Arc. In September 2015 Saiyuki Kagekiden: Reload musical stage run from 17 to 23. By July 2015, On the event of Saiyuki Kagekiden, Cast members Included Hiroki Suzuki and others sing the theme song of Go to the West from Saiyuki Kagekiden: Burial passionately in the background of the DVD video based on Kazuya Minekura's "Saiyuki".

Saiyuki Kagekiden the Movie: Bullets starring Hiroki Suzuki and others screened at Saiyuki FESTA 2017 from January 7 to 8, released on DVD and CD on June 28, 2017. The film is based on an original short story featuring the cast of Saiyuki Kagekiden, Produced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kazuya Minekura 's manga "Saiyuki". By January 2017, a memorial talk by the cast of Sanzo and his group at "Saiyuki FESTA" Was held. The 2014/2015 stage cast were also involved in a compilation of 8 original short stories shot for a film release, shown across three screenings (two of which included cast appearances) at the SaiyukiFESTA 2017 event at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Centre on 8 January, commemorating 20 years of publication for the manga. A behind-the-scenes promotional documentary Saiyuki Kagekiden: Over the Bullets for the movie/event featuring cast insights on their journeys with the show was broadcast on Tokyo MX1 and online via mcas on Christmas Day 2016.

By September 2018 Saiyuki Kagekiden: Ibun Stage Reveals Cast, play run from September 4 to 9 in Tokyo Dome City's Theatre G-Rosso by. Ibun is directed and written by Hideaki Nakano. By January 2019 Saiyuki manga gets two New stage musicals based on minekura's Saiyuki manga, musicals titled Saiyuki Kagekiden: Darkness and Following its eighth stage Saiyuki Kagekiden: Oasis. Saiyuki Kagekiden: Darkness run at the Hulic Hall in Tokyo from June 6 to 14, 2019, while Saiyuki Kagekiden: Oasis run from February 2 to 9, 2020. both musicals is directed and written by Kaori Miura.     The story of Saiyuki Kagekiden: Darkness will center on the Sanzo party encountering a foreign priest named Hazel who can resurrect the dead. The priest is accompanied by his follower Gato.

In February 2021, Saiyuki Kagekiden: Sunrise, which follows "Darkness" and "Oasis", which will be the final chapter of the Hazel Arc, play run from February 11 to 14, 2021 at COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA WW Hall in Osaka, and from February 18 to 24 at Shinagawa Prince Hotell Stellar Ballo. The story for Saiyuki Kagekiden: Sunrise begins with the party being attacked, and Son Gokū suddenly contracting a deadly illness. Genjo Sanzo goes to Hazel in an effort to track down who is responsible. Meanwhile, Son Goku, Sha Gojyo, and Cho Hakkai stay in a peaceful yōkai village, but are soon dragged into a conflict centering on the waters of an oasis that will pit yōkai and human against one another.

In April 2022, it was announced that Saiyuki Kagekiden returns with new musical Stage in 2023 title Saiyuki Kagekiden: Gaiden.        
     In March 2023, the musical "Gaiden" will be staged this fall and The main cast has been announced.

Other media

Drama CDs
A large number of Saiyuki drama CDs have been released. Frontier Works has released three drama CDs of Saiyuki Reload Blast anime series on September 27, November 29, and December 20, 2017, respectively. the Drama CDs includes original stories of all three episodes and the comments of the actors Toshihiko Seki (genjo sanzo), Sōichirō Hoshi (Son Goku), Hiroaki Hirata (Sha Gojyo) and Akira Ishida (Cho Hakkai) after recording Volumes.

A drama CD "Saiyuki" Premium collection that includes 19 drama CD series from 1999 to 2012 was released by Frontier Works on June 26, 2019. 

The first character CD of the "Saiyuki" series was released on September 27, October 30, November 27 and December 27, 2013, respectively. And there was an interview with the voice actors after recording.

Light novels
The first official novel of Saiyuki, written by Misagi Hijiri, Kazuya Minekura (Illustrator) was published by G-Fantasy / Square Enix, The first volume was released in April 1, 1999. The second and third volumes were published on April 1, 2000 and February 1, 2001, respectively. The three volumes were republished in a new edition by Ichijinsha Zero-sum Novels in July 1, 2005. Novel version of Saiyuki: Requiem film was published by G-Fantasy / Square Enix in October 1, 2001. Saiyuki Omnibus contains five stories, was released July 23, 2010 by Ichijinsha. Saiyuki Korotengi published April 25, 2011 by Ichijinsha.

Saiyuki Crossroaders is an extra novel written by Kazuya Minekura. The novel consist of 39 pages which was published on Zerosum Online Book.

25th anniversary
On October 27, 2022 announced that Saiyuki Manga Makes the Journey to Three Cities for 25th Anniversary Exhibition, The exhibition begins its long journey first in Osaka at Namba Marui from December 30, 2022 to January 15, 2023, followed by Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from May 12 to May 28 and Hakata Marui in Fukuoka from August 11 to September 3. Additional events in other regions are also planned. The original painting of "Saiyuki 25th EXHIBITION" commemorating the 25th anniversary of the serialization started on May 12, 2023.

Reception

Sales and popularity

The Saiyuki franchise has become a mainstay of manga/anime culture, and its various entries have continually garnered critical praise and accolades. Gensomaden Saiyuki won the Animage Anime Grand Prix Award in 2000, as well as Genjo Sanzo won the best male character category. On January 17, 2001, "Gensomaden Saiyuki" it was ranked 2th on Animage magazine list of top 100 most important anime ever published. On May 2002, Gensomaden Saiyuki ranked Fourth as chosen by Animage reader's poll of top 20 Animage Picks Best of 2001, as well on August 2001, the series ranked 9th on Newtype website poll of top 10 Newtype top Anime and Genjo Sanzo as top ten male characters it was ranked 6th. On October 8, 2004, It was reported Research has shown that in recent years Saiyuki anime has become extremely popular among Japan's young women fans. In September 2005, Japanese television network TV Asahi broadcast a popularity poll based on a nationwide survey in which Saiyuki placed 96th from TV Asahi Top 100 Anime. In 2007, a large-scale survey poll by TV Asahi voted Gensomaden Saiyuki as 27th most appreciated anime in Japan. On August 2020, Japan’s biggest ranking site Goo Ranking has published its list for the most popular anime that has debuted in the last 20 years. Among these titles, Gensomaden Saiyuki was ranked 8th.

During the third quarter from 2003, Saiyuki ranked at the top of ICv2's Top 50 Manga Properties. On March 30, 2004, Saiyuki was the top 10 of Shōjo manga Series on ICv2 website.Saiyuki manga was top Manga Publisher of the Year in "ICV2 2004 manga awards", came in a very close second for 2004 Award. On January 16, 2005, Saiyuki Vol. 6 ranked at the top of ICv2's top 10 selling-manga. and Saiyuki Vol. 8 was also ranked 8th of top 10 selling-manga of Tokyopop on June 13, 2005. During its premiere as a television series the  first six volumes of Saiyuki manga had sold over 3.2 million copies in circulation. In 2004, on 26th Anime Grand Prix Award, Saiyuki Reload was the top ten Anime titles It was ranked 4th, Meanwhile, Genjo Sanzo was the top of ten best Male Character It was ranked 7th. In 2005, on 27th Anime Grand Prix Award, Saiyuki Reload Gunlock was the top twenty Anime titles It was ranked 17th. Saiyuki Gaiden and Saiyuki Reload manga continued to be at the top 10 weekly Japanese ranking chart whenever a manga volume debuted. Saiyuki Gaiden manga volumes were frequently ranked in the top manga like the Saiyuki Reload manga. In 2006 Saiyuki Reload was listed by PUFF (also known as Manga Oscars) known by many fans as one of the definite study guides for those who appreciate manga, as number 10 on its list of long story mangas.

Saiyuki Reload Blast Series ranked 3rd among the top 20 anime during the Summer of 2017 among Japanese fans. Also blast was among the top 3 of most acclaimed anime of July 2017. At the end of Summer 2017, Blast series ranked fifth on Goo Ranking website's poll of top 20 favorite late night anime of the summer 2017. Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin series ranked 18th on Filmarks website's poll of top 20 "must see anime of winter 2022."

As of July 2017, The manga franchise as a whole had 25 million copies in circulation worldwide.

Critical response

Manga
The manga has received critical praise and accolades criticism from various publications. NiDNiM of Manga News give above average score to first volume of the series and praises the manga art and calls it pleasing. Also NiDNiM gave a 17 out of 20 Grade to the second and third volume and mentions the manga as very entertaining and surprising, and describes the pages as beautiful and accurate. Later volumes were above average score, and finally stating that "Saiyuki may be a quest, at its core, but it acts more as a motor for humor and development. atypical charisms. Against the backdrop of a mythological story, not very innovative, the author indeed plays a lot on flashbacks, which give depth to the characters while bringing the essential dramatic side, and the experience accumulated by our heroes. These learn from their mistakes and overcome their weaknesses." 

Eduardo M. Chavez of Anime on DVD reviewed the first volume, "For those looking for a fantasy title that with well-rounded characters with an Asian setting this is a good one. At the same it provides a slightly different twist on its characters that really pace this series with good humor and fun action. I like Saiyuki for its characters but the art could have turned me completely off if the writing wasn't good. The action is decent but it has never really left me feeling that the main characters were ever in much danger (too one sided to build tension). I really was surprised by the writing of Saiyuki. This being an old tale that has been done quite a few ways I wondered what Minekura would bring to the table to keep it fresh. But by giving his characters depth and making their struggles somewhat personal I was quickly drawn in." Eduardo criticized Minkura's art and describes the second volume as "This story has been told quite a few times in Japan but Minekura keeps it fresh by working on the entire cast he has available. Giving most of his characters a little page time helps readers define relationships and motivations. There will always be questions to solve, but, like his characters, Minekura often deals with such things when the time comes. Why over-direct something that is already good, right. All of this makes for an enjoyable interpretation of a fun story full of action, comedy and great characters. this is one title that could enjoyed by a broad audience. As Saiyuki progresses I have to say I continue to be impressed by how fun this title is." Also in the third volume eduardo gives a Very Good grade and stating "Minekura does not go into detail about Goku's background. She explains his power and the first meeting between Goku and Sanzo. What she does with Goku when his friend is in need is quite powerful. And the way Goku ends up learning about his role in this friendship is very touching and almost inspiring. What Minekura does with Sanzo is also rather poignant, With Minekura setting her roles Saiyuki appears to be going into a slightly new direction."

Sarah of Anime UK News gave a 8 out of 10 Grade and described Saiyuki as "there’s no denying the raw energy and compelling storytelling it delivers. The glimpses it affords of tragic backstories for each of the protagonists draw the reader in, eager to learn more about what lies beneath their self-confident, worldly-wise swaggering; bad boys, traditionally, have had to develop tough exteriors to conceal their raw inner wounds. The excellent translation from the original Tokyopop edition (2002) by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley captures just the right tone of voice for the members of the Sanzo party, constantly arguing and joshing each other."

Anime
Enoch Lau of THEM Anime Reviews gave the first series a three out of five stars, stating that "To be honest, I enjoyed Saiyuki. While the tone of the review might imply otherwise, I still found Saiyuki to be entertaining and fun for being corny (gee, I'm liking it for all the wrong reasons. I'm not a Buddhist, either). It would make an interesting story for people who haven't heard of Journey to the West, and many people will probably like it a lot more than me. Basically, if you can take the prods at religion and legend, then you could watch this." Zac Bertschy of Anime News Network criticized the anime series but gave an average score to DVD 7: The Gods of War.  

Layla Lawlor and Barb Lien-Cooper of Sequential Tart give above average score to the series. but Sheena McNeil of Sequential Tart gave a 9 out of 10 Grade, stating that "The story itself is definitely a new twist on the relationship between humans and demons as they normally get along peacefully. It also combines a quest with a "Good vs Evil" battle. All minor complaints aside, this DVD begins a quite excellent anime. Saiyuki's diverse themes and characters, along with its great story should appeal to a wide variety of anime lovers. Saiyuki should be on everyone's "must watch" list for 2003; it promises to be quite an adventure indeed." 

Later volumes of anime were also praised; Sequential Tart's Sheena McNeil praised the art style, gave a high score to Volume 3 of the series and tell "The artistic techniques used for backgrounds, flashbacks, etc are different from your everyday anime. Both sub and dub are quite excellent,  the matching of tonal qualities is very good." Barb Lien-Cooper Reviewing Saiyuki Volume 6: Demon Rising and stated "You never know what tone to expect with the series or where the plots will lead you next, Which, in my book, makes for great anime."

References

External links
Official Studio Pierrot Gensomaden Saiyuki website  
Official Studio Pierrot Gensomaden Saiyuki: Requiem For the One Not Chosen website  
Official Studio Pierrot Saiyuki Reload website 
Saiyuki Reload Gunlock website 
Official TV Tokyo Gensomaden Saiyuki website 

Official/ "Saiyuki" CD official website 
"World is Mine -mine- website 
 "Saiyuki RELOAD BLAST website 
 "Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin website 
 OVA "Saiyuki Gaiden" official website 
 "Minekura.net website 

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