Saiyuki RELOAD: ZEROIN English Sub & Dub

About Saiyuki RELOAD: ZEROIN

Saiyuki RELOAD: ZEROIN (最遊記RELOAD -ZEROIN-) blends action, adventure and supernatural by LIDENFILMS (2022). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: When the monstrous Gyumaoh was defeated by the war god Nataku Taishi and imprisoned in Houtou Castle, an era of peace began in the land of Togenkyo. Now, hundreds of years later, those seeking to resurrect Gyumaoh have unleashed a plague upon the realm.

Further in, the wave of negative ability generated by his attempted resurrection has driven youkai to the brink of insanity. To save humanity from violent slaughter, Kanzeon Bosatsu sends Son Goku, Genjou Sanzou, Sha Gojyo, and Cho Hakkai to the west in order to prevent Gyumaoh from rising once again.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Sanzou Genjou (Toshihiko Seki) and Goku Son (Souichirou Hoshi) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

LIDENFILMS is the studio behind Saiyuki RELOAD: ZEROIN, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Toshihiko Seki as Sanzou Genjou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2022, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.