Saiyuki

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The TV anime series Saiyuki was produced by Studio Pierrot, loosely based on a Chinese story set in the year 629, about a buddhist monk's pilgrimage to India. This fantasy anime adaptation, however, takes place in a world of black magic and alchemy. 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. (includes ANN synopsis)

The TV anime series Saiyuki was produced by Studio Pierrot, loosely based on a Chinese story set in the year 629, about a buddhist monk's pilgrimage to India. This fantasy anime adaptation, however, takes place in a world of black magic and alchemy. 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...Full description »