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Saiyuki Watch Order
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Also known as Gensomaden Saiyuki, Gensoumaden Saiyuuki, Saiyuki Reload, Saiyuki Reload Gunlock, Saiyuki Reload Blast, Saiyuki Reload Zeroin, Saiyuki Gaiden
Where to start Saiyuki: on a first watch, begin with Gensomaden Saiyuki, episode 1 (2000), then Reload and Gunlock, and save the prequel OVAs for after. For the story in order, start with the Saiyuki Gaiden OVAs. This Saiyuki watch order is in story order, which is very different from release order. Saiyuki Gaiden (2011) and Kouge no Shou (2013) are set in Heaven 500 years before the journey, and Reload: Burial (2007) covers Sanzo's past, so they come first. Then the journey west: Gensomaden Saiyuki (Episodes 1-50), Reload (Episodes 1-25) and Gunlock (Episodes 1-26). Reload: Zeroin (2022) re-adapts the manga arc that Gunlock's second half ended with an anime-original finale, and it leads straight into Reload Blast (2017), so Zeroin comes before Blast even though it aired five years later.
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Recommended first watch
Checked November 2026First watch: Gensomaden Saiyuki (50 episodes), Reload (25), Gunlock (26), Zeroin (13), then Reload Blast (12).
The prequel OVAs (Gaiden, Kouge no Shou and Burial) come first in story order, but they hit harder after Gunlock.
Zeroin comes before Blast, even though Blast aired first. Requiem is optional.
Start here
- Watch first
- Start with Saiyuki Gaiden.
- What to skip
- 1 entry is optional: Saiyuki Requiem. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Episodes 1-26 (Saiyuki Reload Gunlock). Gunlock (26 episodes, 2004).
- Saiyuki Requiem. Optional original film (2001), set during the Gensomaden journey.
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Saiyuki Gaiden
#1–2 · 2 entries
- 1Saiyuki Gaiden
Prequel (3 OVAs, 2011): Heaven, 500 years before the journey; Konzen, Goku, Kenren and Tenpou. Can wait until after Gunlock.
OVA - 2Saiyuuki Gaiden: Kouge no Shou
Kouge no Shou (OVA, 2013): the end of the Gaiden story in Heaven.
OVA
Saiyuki Reload: Burial
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Saiyuki Reload: Burial
Burial (3 OVAs, 2007): Sanzo's childhood under Koumyou, and Ukoku. A prequel; fine to watch after Gunlock.
OVA
Gensomaden Saiyuki
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Episodes 1-50
Start here on a first watch. Gensomaden Saiyuki (50 episodes, 2000): Sanzo, Goku, Gojyo and Hakkai head west.
0/50
Saiyuki Requiem
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Saiyuki RequiemOptional
Optional original film (2001), set during the Gensomaden journey. Watch any time after the TV series.
Movie
Saiyuki Reload
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Episodes 1-25
Reload (25 episodes, 2003): the journey continues west as the Minus Wave spreads.
0/25
Saiyuki Reload Gunlock
#7 · 1 entry
- 7Episodes 1-26
Gunlock (26 episodes, 2004). Its second half has an anime-original ending that Zeroin later redoes.
0/26
Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin
#8 · 1 entry
- 8Episodes 1-13
Zeroin (13 episodes, 2022): re-adapts the manga's Even a Worm arc faithfully. Story-wise it leads into Blast.
0/13
Saiyuki Reload Blast
#9 · 1 entry
- 9Episodes 1-12
Reload Blast (12 episodes, 2017): the party nears India. Released before Zeroin but set after it.
0/12
Side branches
Part of Saiyuki, but outside the chronological order above. Each note says when it fits.
Saiyuki (1999 OVA)
OVA · 1999
An earlier two-episode adaptation of the manga's opening with a different cast and staff. Optional; Gensomaden covers the same ground.
Saiyuki Interactive
OVA · 2002
A short interactive DVD extra. Skip it.
Saiyuki Reload Urasai
Shorts · 2003
24 comedy shorts from the Reload DVDs. Any time.
The correct order to watch Saiyuki, as one listShowHide
Watch Saiyuki in this order. 9 entries, chronological.
- Saiyuki Gaiden (OVA)
- Saiyuki Gaiden: Saiyuuki Gaiden: Kouge no Shou (OVA)
- Saiyuki Reload: Burial (OVA)
- Gensomaden Saiyuki: Episodes 1-50
- Saiyuki Requiem (movie) — optional
- Saiyuki Reload: Episodes 1-25
- Saiyuki Reload Gunlock: Episodes 1-26
- Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin: Episodes 1-13
- Saiyuki Reload Blast: Episodes 1-12
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Saiyuki watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Saiyuki in?
First watch: Gensomaden Saiyuki (50 episodes), Reload (25), Gunlock (26), Zeroin (13), then Reload Blast (12). The prequel OVAs (Gaiden, Kouge no Shou and Burial) come first in story order, but they hit harder after Gunlock. Zeroin comes before Blast, even though Blast aired first. Requiem is optional.
Where should I start Saiyuki?
Start with Gensomaden Saiyuki, episode 1 (2000), on a first watch. Saiyuki Gaiden is the story's earliest point, but it is easier to follow once you know the four leads.
Should I watch Saiyuki Reload Zeroin before Reload Blast?
Yes. Zeroin (2022) re-adapts the manga's Even a Worm arc, which Gunlock covered with an anime-original ending, and Blast (2017) continues from that arc.
When should I watch Saiyuki Gaiden and Burial?
They are prequels: Gaiden is set 500 years earlier, Burial covers Sanzo's past. Watch them first for strict story order, or after Gunlock so their reveals land.
What is the chronological order of Saiyuki?
Start with Saiyuki Gaiden, then continue with Saiyuuki Gaiden: Kouge no Shou (Saiyuki Gaiden), Saiyuki Reload: Burial, Episodes 1-50 (Gensomaden Saiyuki), Saiyuki Requiem, and Episodes 1-25 (Saiyuki Reload), followed by 3 more entries. The full Saiyuki watch order on this page has 9 entries across 8 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Saiyuki?
In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1-50 (Gensomaden Saiyuki), then Saiyuki Requiem, Episodes 1-25 (Saiyuki Reload), Episodes 1-26 (Saiyuki Reload Gunlock), Saiyuki Reload: Burial, and Saiyuki Gaiden, followed by 3 more entries. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Saiyuki?
Saiyuki has 126 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 movie and 3 OVAs.
Where do the Saiyuki movies fit in the watch order?
Saiyuki Requiem comes right after Episodes 1-50 (Gensomaden Saiyuki).
Can I skip anything in Saiyuki?
Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: Saiyuki Requiem. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Saiyuki finished?
Yes. Saiyuki has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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