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Saiyuki Reload
Season 2
Saiyuki Reload volume one DVD cover by Geneon[1]
Native name
Japanese最遊記RELOAD
No. of episodes25
Release
Original networkTV Tokyo
Original releaseOctober 2, 2003 (2003-10-02) –
March 2, 2004 (2004-03-02)
Season chronology
← Previous
Gensomaden Saiyuki
List of episodes

Saiyuki Reload (最遊記RELOAD, Saiyūki RELOAD) is a Japanese anime television series adapted from the manga of the same name by Kazuya Minekura. Produced by Studio Pierrot, the series is directed by Tetsuya Endo, written by Tetsuya Endo and composed by Daisuke Ikeda.

The series is the sequel of Gensomaden Saiyuki, premiered on TV Tokyo from October 2, 2003 to March 25, 2004. Saiyuki Reload was licensed by Geneon in North America,[2] and consist of 25 episodes. In the Saiyuki Reload 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 powerful enemy.

Saiyuki Reload is faithful to the manga from the fourteenth episode and onward, having deviated from it for the first 13 episodes. A sequel titled Saiyuki Reload Gunlock (最遊記RELOADGUNLOCK, Saiyūki RELOAD GUNLOCK) was also created by the companies and aired on the same network. A new OVA has been released by Studio Pierrot, which covers the "Burial" arc of the Saiyuki Reload manga; it is called Saiyuki Reload: Burial. An anime television series adaptation of the Saiyuki Reload Blast manga series aired from July 5 to September 20, 2017, on Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, BS11, Sun TV.[3][4][5] It ran for 12 episodes.[6] Also a new anime series produced by Liden Films titled Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin has been announced on January 10, 2021.[7] It aired from January 6 to March 31, 2022, on AT-X and other networks.[8]

Saiyuki Reload premiered on the Starz/Encore Action channel in North America on November 8, 2006.[9][10]

On February 18, 2021, Crunchyroll added the series for streaming.[11][12]

On November 30, 2021, Discotek Media licensed the anime for a Blu-ray release in standard definition as it includes the original Japanese language, English subtitles and the English dub.[13]

Three pieces of theme music are used for the episodes—one opening themes and two ending themes. The opening themes is "Wild Rock" by BUZZLIP. The two ending themes, "ID" by flow-war and "Fukisusabu Kaze no Naka de" by WAG.[14]

Episode list

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [15]Original air date [16]
511"Run - The Bullet Reloaded Again"
Transliteration: "Tama wa Futatabi Komerareta" (Japanese: 弾は 再び込められた)
October 2, 2003 (2003-10-02)
522"Wanted Dead or Alive - Moving Trap"
Transliteration: "Ugomeku Wana" (Japanese: うごめく罠)
October 9, 2003 (2003-10-09)
533"Lethal Weapon - The Strongest Enemy in History"
Transliteration: "史上最強の敵" (Japanese: Shijou Saikyou no Teki)
October 16, 2003 (2003-10-16)
544"Negative Energy - Last Promise"
Transliteration: "Saigo no Yakusoku" (Japanese: 最後の約束)
October 23, 2003 (2003-10-23)
555"Voice - Sleeping Memory"
Transliteration: "Nemuru Omoide" (Japanese: 眠る思いで)
October 30, 2003 (2003-10-30)
566"Sad Memory - Rescue"
Transliteration: "Dakkan" (Japanese: 奪還)
November 6, 2003 (2003-11-06)
577"Little Will - Small Friend"
Transliteration: "Chiisana Aibou" (Japanese: 小さな相棒)
November 13, 2003 (2003-11-13)
588"Poison - Delicious Food"
Transliteration: "Oishii Ryouri" (Japanese: 美味しい料理)
November 20, 2003 (2003-11-20)
599"Self Defense - Misunderstood Castle"
Transliteration: "Ochinai Shiro" (Japanese: 落ちない城)
November 27, 2003 (2003-11-27)
6010"Trick or Treak - Demon - Genjo Sanzo"
Transliteration: "Genjou Sanzou" (Japanese: 妖怪・玄奘三蔵)
December 4, 2003 (2003-12-04)
6111"Mother - Pleasant Traces"
Transliteration: "Yasashii Omokage" (Japanese: 優しい面影)
December 11, 2003 (2003-12-11)
6212"Tiny Dream - Mountain of Mysterious Disappearances"
Transliteration: "Kamikakushi no Yama" (Japanese: 神かしの山)
December 18, 2003 (2003-12-18)
6313"Lovely Baby - Just a Tiny Tiny Story"
Transliteration: "Honno Chiisana Chiisana Ohanashi" (Japanese: ほんの小さなちいさなお話)
December 25, 2003 (2003-12-25)
6414"Black Crow - Whisper of Darkness"
Transliteration: "Kurayami no Sasayaki" (Japanese: 暗闇のささやき)
January 8, 2004 (2004-01-08)
6515"Secret Ambition - Premonition"
Transliteration: "Yokan" (Japanese: 予感)
January 15, 2004 (2004-01-15)
6616"Opposite - Footprint"
Transliteration: "あしあと" (Japanese: Ashiato)
January 22, 2004 (2004-01-22)
6717"Wish - Ungrantable Wish"
Transliteration: "Kanaerarenai Negai" (Japanese: 叶えられない 願い)
January 29, 2004 (2004-01-29)
6818"Critical Day - Sorrowful Bonds"
Transliteration: "Kanashii Kizuna" (Japanese: 哀しい絆)
February 5, 2004 (2004-02-05)
6919"Farewell"
Transliteration: "Kami-sama" (Japanese: カミサマ)
February 12, 2004 (2004-02-12)
7020"Chase - Prelude"
Transliteration: "Jokyoku" (Japanese: 序曲)
February 19, 2004 (2004-02-19)
7121"Don't Cry - Battle"
Transliteration: "Sentou" (Japanese: 戦闘)
February 26, 2004 (2004-02-26)
7222"Pain - Breakable Things"
Transliteration: "Kudakareta Mono" (Japanese: 砕かれたもの)
March 4, 2004 (2004-03-04)
7323"Dawn - Our Ways of Doing"
Transliteration: "Ore-tachi no Yarikata" (Japanese: オレ達のやり方)
March 11, 2004 (2004-03-11)
7424"Go Ahead - Rematch"
Transliteration: "Saisen" (Japanese: 再戦)
March 18, 2004 (2004-03-18)
7525"Nothing to Give - End"
Transliteration: "Kecchaku" (Japanese: 決着)
March 25, 2004 (2004-03-25)

References

  1. ^ "Geneon February and March Releases". Anime News Network. October 29, 2004. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Discotek Releases Z/X Ignition, Lupin III vs. Detective Conan, Urusei Yatsura: Only You Anime on BD on November 30". Anime News Network. September 1, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kazuya Minekura's Saiyuki Reload Blast Manga Gets Anime". Anime News Network. July 25, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  4. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Cast, Staff, July TV Premiere". Anime News Network. January 7, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  5. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Reveals July 5 Premiere, More Cast". Anime News Network. May 26, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  6. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Listed With 12 Episodes". Anime News Network. June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  7. ^ "Saiyuki Manga's 'Even a Worm' Arc Gets TV Anime by Liden Films". Anime News Network. January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  8. ^ "Saiyuki Reload -ZEROIN- Anime's 1st Full Video Unveils More Cast, January Debut". Anime News Network. August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "'SAIYUKI RELOAD' ON ENCORE ACTION CHANNEL". ICv2. October 5, 2006. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  10. ^ "Saiyuki Reload to Air on Encore Action Channel". ICv2. October 6, 2006. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  11. ^ "Crunchyroll Adds Saiyuki Reload, Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier, More Anime". Anime News Network. February 18, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  12. ^ "Crunchyroll Adds Saiyuki Reload, Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier, and More". Crunchyroll. February 18, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  13. ^ "Discotek Licenses Gunbuster, Girly Air Force, Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie". Anime News Network. August 7, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  14. ^ "-OVA主題歌の試聴がスタートしました!". pierrot.jp (Japanese). Archived from the original on January 11, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
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  16. ^ "Saiyuki Reload (TV) Original Air Date". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 8, 2022.