Saiyuki Reload English Sub & Dub

About Saiyuki Reload

Looking for background on Saiyuki Reload (最遊記RELOAD)? This action, adventure and comedy series by Studio Pierrot (2003) starts out like this. At its core: Priest Genjo Sanzo and companions Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku maintain their westward journey to stop the resurrection of the demon Gyoumao. As the reputation of the Sanzo Ikkou precedes them, they continue to fight demon assassins at every turn, but they must also deal with increasing tensions within their group in order to defeat a formidable enemy.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Toshihiko Seki as Sanzou Genjou and Souichirou Hoshi as Goku Son.

If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 25 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot, so the studio's house style defines how Saiyuki Reload looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Toshihiko Seki voicing Sanzou Genjou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.