Saiyuki Gaiden (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 4.7
Released in 2011, Saiyuki Gaiden is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 500 years before Saiyuki, a heretic child with golden eyes is brought to Heaven and given into the reluctant care of a minor deity, Konzen, nephew of the Merciful Goddess, Kanzeon Bosatsu. Konzen eventually names him "Goku". Goku befriends two other minor gods, Marshal Tenpou and General Kenren of the Western Army of Heaven, and a boy who seems to be his age, the War Prince Nataku. Though Goku is happy in his new home, Heaven is not kind to heretics.
Who’s in it. Saiyuki Gaiden stars Soichiro Hoshi as Son Goku (voice), Toshihiko Seki as Konzen Dōji (voice), Hiroki Touchi as Gojun, Dragon King of the West Sea (voice) and Hiroaki Hirata as Kenren (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Saiyuki Gaiden has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saiyuki Gaiden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saiyuki Gaiden tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saiyuki Gaiden (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saiyuki Gaiden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saiyuki Gaiden worth watching?
- Saiyuki Gaiden holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saiyuki Gaiden?
- Saiyuki Gaiden stars Soichiro Hoshi, Toshihiko Seki, Hiroki Touchi, Hiroaki Hirata and Akira Ishida.
- When was Saiyuki Gaiden released?
- Saiyuki Gaiden was released in 2011.