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Saiyuki: Gensomaden Saiyuki

Poster for Saiyuki Season 1

50 episodes · first aired Apr 4, 2000

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  1. 1 Go to the West Apr 4, 2000 · 25m A long, long time ago, in the Far West, there was a world called Paradise. This was the origin of civilization and faith, where humans and evil spirits coexisted in peaceful harmony…
  2. 2 First Game – A Guide to the Land of the Dead Apr 11, 2000 · 25m In a small town, our heroes meet a wounded girl called Ho-May whose friend was killed by an evil creature. Goku can not tell her he is a creature in human disguise. Our heroes are ambushed…
  3. 3 His God, My God – The Divine Platform Apr 18, 2000 · 25m The quartet visits a huge temple on a rocky mountain. All the priests and apprentices live a strict life of studying the sacred scrolls and purifying their souls under the principles of…
  4. 4 Crimson Tears Apr 25, 2000 · 25m The heroes visit the house of a young girl named Shun-Rey, who is waiting for the return of her boyfriend – the young apparition of a spirit. Sha Gojyo is surprised when he hears the name…
  5. 5 Pure Assassin May 2, 2000 · 25m Cheer-Rat (Yaone), one of Kogaiji's followers, wants to please her master. She asks Kogaiji to issue an order to destroy Sanzo's party. Cheer-Rat feels indebted to Kogaiji, who saved her…
  6. 6 Mysterious Monk of the Talisman May 9, 2000 · 25m Visiting a small temple, the heroes hear a rumor of Rick-Do, a savior who destroys evil spirits and monsters. The heroes discover Rick-Do is actually Sanzo's senior fellow disciple and…
  7. 7 Farewell at Dusk May 16, 2000 · 25m When Sanzo is severely injured, Goku's head ring, which controls the balance of his magic, falls off. Goku can now deliver devastating blows. Rikudo realizes his disadvantage and flees…
  8. 8 The Man Who Foretells Death May 23, 2000 · 25m The heroes arrive at a town where a bazaar is underway. They meet a dubious fortune-teller named Chin-Ih-So, who uses mahjong tiles to tell fortune. Chin-Ih-So precisely reveals Hakkai's…
  9. 9 Lethal Trap – Battle Feast May 30, 2000 · 25m The heroes and Kogaiji's band engage in a fierce battle. Kogaiji realizes the secret of Goku and his comrades' infinite strength in battle is the power of spirits – to fight for one's own…
  10. 10 A False Savior Jun 6, 2000 · 25m Sanzo and his comrades arrive in a village where the residents believe their village was saved by the priest Sanzo. Thanks to this story, the heroes enjoy an enthusiastic welcome. However…
  11. 11 Tragic Revenge – The Death Laughs Jun 13, 2000 · 25m Awakened from a nightmare, Hakkai thinks about the girl he loved. When Sha Gojyo talks to Hakkai, a puppet controlled by the fortune-teller Chin-Ih-So attacks him and injects Sha Gojyo…
  12. 12 Wandering Destiny – Struggle in the Darkness Jun 20, 2000 · 25m The fortune-teller Chin-Ih-So approaches the heroes. Hakkai destroyed his family. Chin-Ih-So plots to cause Hakkai to go insane. Sha Gojyo and Goku are injured. Sanzo supports Hakkai in a…
  13. 13 Crude Counterfeit – A Fruit of Death Jun 27, 2000 · 25m Our heroes visit a temple where they grow a strangely shaped fruit. Two young disciples say they are taking care of the temple because the chief priest and all other monks left a month…
  14. 14 A Sweet Client – I keep My Promise Jul 4, 2000 · 25m Sanzo and three boys arrive in a small, remote village. When Sha Gojyo leaves to find pretty women, he meets a young woman who tags along with him. The woman tries to persuade Sha Gojyo to…
  15. 15 The Ill-fated Guy – Spell of Red Jul 11, 2000 · 25m The heroes have to sleep outside in the rain. Looking up in the rain, Sha Gojyo remembers three three years ago, he helped a young man named Chogo-Noh, who was laying on the…
  16. 16 Be There! – A Praise for Staying Alive Jul 18, 2000 · 25m Chogo-Noh flees into the woods to carry out his self-imposed mission. Suddenly, he is attacked by Crow-Man whose family Chogo-Noh killed. They fight and Crow-Man is shocked by Chogo-Noh's…
  17. 17 Garden of Eden – A Eternal Paradise Jul 25, 2000 · 25m Sanzo and his comrades find numerous stoned monsters in a monsters' town called "Tofu-Gai" at the bottom of steep ravines. Goku, Sha-Gojyo and Cho Hakkai turn into stone statues because…
  18. 18 Vice or Justice – The Truth of Justice Aug 1, 2000 · 25m Several monsters are missing. Yaone, a female warrior of Kogaiji, begins to investigate what is happening. Meanwhile, Sanzo and his three comrades find Tonpoo, an old friend of Sha Gojyo…
  19. 19 Don't go Alone – Desperate Girls Aug 8, 2000 · 25m The heroes meet four beautiful sisters. Sanzo is reluctant to befriend them. Soon after they leave the sisters, the heroes discover the sisters want to kill them for saving the life of the…
  20. 20 Sandstorm – Trap of Quicksand Aug 15, 2000 · 25m A monster that ate the priest Sanzo Senior hides in the desert. The heroes go into the desert and fall into quicksand. The desert monster has set a trap because he believes he will get…
  21. 21 Selfish Dream – Reckless Run to Ruin Aug 22, 2000 · 25m Five Sutras who are possessed by Sanzo and his comrades are needed for reviving Gyumao the Bull Satan. Trailing the Sutras, Kogaiji, Son of Bull Satan, crosses the desert and meets the…
  22. 22 Devastation – The Outcome of a Deadly Duel Aug 29, 2000 · 25m Goku takes out his head ring, which controls his infinite power; his sense of judgment vanishes, and he cannot recognize his friends and his enemies. With cruelty and violence, Goku begins…
  23. 23 Scapegoat – Reward of Subordination Sep 5, 2000 · 25m The heroes arrive at a Village with big canons sticking into the sky. They are surprised by a ceremony that offers a sacrifice to an evil monster that rules the residents. Hakkai is…
  24. 24 Mother – Crimson Bond Sep 12, 2000 · 25m Goku and Sha Gojyo enter a village in search of food, and meet a young mother named Yan-Min, who is hugging a new-born baby. The baby's eyes and hair are red like Goku's. Yan-Min's husband…
  25. 25 Tomboy – Frightening Assassins! Sep 26, 2000 · 25m Lilin, the young sister of Kogaiji, appears to challenge the heroes. Her trick is "Operation – Meat Bums on the Road", which fails to induce the heroes but surprisingly it works on three…
  26. 26 Calling – No One Hears Your Cry Oct 3, 2000 · 25m One of Kogaiji's troops, "Iron Demon Troop", assaults Sanzo and his comrades. The troop is destroyed by our heroes' overwhelming power. The troop's leader Rashu and a few soldiers survive…
  27. 27 Advent – The Evil God of War Oct 10, 2000 · 25m Our heroes encounter new enemies from the heavens: Prince Homura, Zenon and Shien, who re neither human nor monsters but call themselves gods. Prince Homura is seeking Sanzo's Sutra of…
  28. 28 Lonely – The Signal of Rebellion Oct 17, 2000 · 25m Abandoning the Celestial Heavens, Prince Homura, Zenon and Shien decide to build a new world. They choose the tower and castle made by monster King Gailu and his warriors as their…
  29. 29 Unexpected Defeat – Fall of Castle Houto Oct 24, 2000 · 25m The Celestial army destroys the monster-warriors and soldiers in Castle Houto. Kogaiji and his followers are surprised by this defeat but Kogaiji realizes the three self-professed gods are…
  30. 30 Undertaker – An Invitation to Hell Oct 31, 2000 · 25m The heroes walk into a desolate village and wonder what has happened there. Suddenly, four coffins of sizes equal to those of the heroes are pushed out and an illusion of a creature called…
  31. 31 Ambition – Arrogance of the 'Gods Nov 7, 2000 · 25m A platoon of five skilled warriors who scored many points at a military drill visit Prince Homura. They want to join the army of the Celestial Heavens. Prince Homura orders the warriors to…
  32. 32 Fake Star Strikes Back – Pride of the Impostors Nov 14, 2000 · 25m The heroes again meet the party of the bogus Sanzo. After the earlier incident, the bogus Sanzo never introduces himself as the priest Sanzo. The Bogus Sanzo and the impostors are fearful…
  33. 33 Faraway Dream – Tears Dry Soon Nov 21, 2000 · 25m While the heroes are struggling in a snowstorm, they meet Shoryu, a young monster who skillfully manipulates snow, ice, and water. Shoryu waits for the heroes to get Sanzo's sutra by the…
  34. 34 Second Contact – Warriors come back Nov 28, 2000 · 25m Five skilled warriors of the Celestial Heavens appear in front of the heroes. They want to take the Sutra of Dark Power from Sanzo and force Son Goku side with them. The warrior attacks…
  35. 35 Solitude – The lonely heart Dec 5, 2000 · 25m Kogaiji visits the tomb of the girl he loved, who was reincarnated as a human. Kogaiji swears revenge on Son Goku and his comrades who defeated him in the Battle of Hoto Castle. Kogaiji…
  36. 36 Brotherhood – A Crimson Flower Dec 12, 2000 · 25m Sanzo and his comrades are lost in deep woods in fog and rain, and have to sleep in the open. Sha-Gojyo hates this idea and tries to find a way out of the woods. He finds a cave and goes…
  37. 37 Taciturnity – A Smile of Reticence Dec 19, 2000 · 25m Sanzo and his party walk into a village in which Cho-Hakkai grew up in an orphanage. Hakkai has feelings of nostalgia and bitterness; he was a desperate child who never smiled. He meets…
  38. 38 Fleeting Vision – An Unfilled Promise Dec 26, 2000 · 25m The heroes defeat the monsters in the woods and get a good drink. While drinking, Sanzo recalls the incident involving his master Kohmyo-Sanzo a long time ago. Soon after, Sanzo and his…
  39. 39 Misty Rain – Watering Sky Jan 9, 2001 · 25m Sanzo is gloomy and depressed in the never-ending rain. Goku worries Sanzo and tries but fails to cheer him up. Sanzo get more irritated and insults Goku. Upset, Goku runs out of the inn…
  40. 40 Twilight – The Gloomy Sun Jan 16, 2001 · 25m 500 years ago. In the Celestial Heavens. Born from a stone, Goku was brought to Goddess of Mercy – Kanzeon Bosatsu. He was introduced to his guardian – Konzen Doji who is a handsome young…
  41. 41 Collage – A Silent Tripple Jan 23, 2001 · 25m One day Goku wants to see Nataku and sneaks into the Great Palace. He meets Kenren, the Commander General of the Army of Celestial Heavens. General Kenren is the previous existence of…
  42. 42 Festival – Unforgettable Scenes Jan 30, 2001 · 25m Sanzo's party drop in a town called Saika on the day of Festival of God. They notice that the God the folks worship here is Shien. They do not know why, but Shien comes down to this place…
  43. 43 Tears – A Village of Illusion Feb 6, 2001 · 25m Zeon hears that One of the Sutras of World Commencement was found in a village. He visits the village to find if this news is true. Soon after he arrives there, Zeon helps a boy attacked…
  44. 44 Plunderer – Seizure of the Sutra of Dark Power Feb 13, 2001 · 25m God Homura and his two fellow-Gods are ready to begin the Creation of New World. However, they need Sanzo's Sutra of Dark Power to accomplish their plan. Homura tells Sanzo to bestow the…
  45. 45 Glorious Days – Before Dawn Feb 20, 2001 · 25m Five hundred years ago in the Celestial Heavens, Konzen – the previous existence of Sanzo – takes Goku to Tenpoh, Grand General of the entire force of the Celestial Heavens. Tenpo is the…
  46. 46 Chaos – Shaking Land Feb 27, 2001 · 25m The Creation of New World of Homura, Shien. and Zeon has begun. Sanzo and his comrades go to the Tower of Konran, where Homura's party are supposed to wait for them. Instead, the heroes…
  47. 47 Guilty or Not Guilty – Reprimand Mar 6, 2001 · 25m Goku single-handedly resists an attack of Homura's Royal Guards so his comrades can enter the tower to find Homura. The enemy uses an artifice called "Work of Repentance", forcing a person…
  48. 48 Absolutely Heaven! – Door to Freedom Mar 13, 2001 · 25m Sanzo's party and Kogaiji's group confront Homura, Shien, and Zeon. Sanzo wants to take back his Sutra of Dark Power and Kogaiji has to get the Hallowed Sutra. Shien and Zeon decide to…
  49. 49 Missing Desire – Shining Paradise Mar 20, 2001 · 25m Zeon follows Shien's performance and releases his true power. The combined power of the two gods overwhelms everybody on the battlefield. Sanzo quickly leaves the tower and follows Homura…
  50. 50 Alone – To the West Mar 27, 2001 · 25m Goku returns to himself and jumps at Homura. Goku's power is greatly increased by his rage. Everybody thinks Goku has finished Homura with an explosive blow but Homura gets up again and…