Series synopsis
Saiyuki Reload: Burial, also known as 最遊記 RELOAD - burial - is a Japanese animation action & adventure comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on April 27, 2007. It ended on December 26, 2007. It stars Shigeru Ushiyama, Kohsuke Toriumi, Mitsuru Miyamoto and Kaoru Sasajima.
Taking place before Gensomaden Saiyuki, this story offers a view of the Genjō Sanzō, Son Goku, Sha Gojyo, and Cho Hakkai before they met up.
Premise
Taking place before Gensomaden Saiyuki, this story offers a view of the Genjō Sanzō, Son Goku, Sha Gojyo, and Cho Hakkai before they met up.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shigeru Ushiyama as Shūei (voice)
- Kohsuke Toriumi as Kenyū (voice)
- Mitsuru Miyamoto as Kōumyō Sanzō (voice)
- Kaoru Sasajima as Kōryū (voice)
- Katsumi Toriumi as Sanbustushin (voice)
- Soichiro Hoshi as Son Goku (voice)
- Hiroaki Hirata as Sha Gojyo (voice)
- Hochu Otsuka as Ukoku Sanzō (voice)
Supporting cast
- Yasuyuki Kase as Banri (voice)
- Mako Hyodo as Sanbutsushin (voice)
- Toshihiko Seki as Genjō Sanzō (voice)
- Akira Ishida as Cho Hakkai (voice)
- Katsuhisa Houki as Jikaku (voice)
- Mitsuo Senda as Sanbutsushin (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 27, 2007 | December 26, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ukoku's Chapter / Genjō Sanzō's Chapter See priest Ukoku's rise to the position of Sanzō. Also, see Kōryū's childhood under Kōmyō Sanzō and his appointment to the position of Genjō Sanzō. |
April 27, 2007 |
| 2 |
Son Goku's Chapter See Son Goku's imprisonment atop Mount Gogyō and his first meeting with Genjō Sanzo. |
September 28, 2007 |
| 3 |
Gojyo and Hakkai's Chapter / Epilogue See Gojyo and Hakkai's first meeting and how they came to be roommates. |
December 26, 2007 |
Production
Release
| First aired | April 27, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | December 26, 2007 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |