Saiyuki (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, Saiyuki is an animation, action & adventure, drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Many years ago, humans and demons lived in harmony. But that unity ended when demons started attacking humans and plotted a mission to unleash Gyumao - an evil demon imprisoned for thousands of years. Now, Genjo Sanzo, a rogue priest, must team up with three demons - Sha Gojyo, Son Goku, and Cho Hakkai - and embark on a perilous journey to the west to stop these demons from resurrecting Gyumao and restore the balance between humans and demons on Earth.
Who’s in it. Saiyuki stars Akira Ishida as Cho Hakkai (voice), Soichiro Hoshi as Son Goku (voice), Toshihiko Seki as Genjo Sanzo (voice) and Hiroaki Hirata as Sha Gojyo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Saiyuki has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saiyuki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saiyuki 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 (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saiyuki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saiyuki worth watching?
- Saiyuki holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure, drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saiyuki?
- Saiyuki stars Akira Ishida, Soichiro Hoshi, Toshihiko Seki, Hiroaki Hirata and Hochu Otsuka.
- When was Saiyuki released?
- Saiyuki was released in 2000.