Saiyuki Gaiden
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 4 Episodes
30 min per episode
2011 – 2013
Premiered: Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Kōga no Shō”
Moving back in time, Tenpō recounts the Heavenly Western Army First Unit's adventures.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Soichiro Hoshi
Son Goku (voice)
Kaho Kouda
Nataku Taishi (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Konzen Dōji (voice)
Hiroki Touchi
Gojun, Dragon King of the West Sea (voice)
Hiroaki Hirata
Kenren (voice)
Akira Ishida
Tenpō (voice)
Rei Igarashi
Kanzeon Bosatsu (voice)
Takao Ishii
Jirōshin (voice)
Minoru Inaba
Li Tōten (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuya Minekura
Yoko Shiraishi
Department Leadership Roster
Yoko Shiraishi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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What is Saiyuki Gaiden 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.
How many seasons does Saiyuki Gaiden have?
Saiyuki Gaiden comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Saiyuki Gaiden?
Key cast members in Saiyuki Gaiden include Soichiro Hoshi, Kaho Kouda, Toshihiko Seki, Hiroki Touchi, Hiroaki Hirata.
Who created or directed Saiyuki Gaiden?
Saiyuki Gaiden was developed and directed by Not specified.