🧭 Watch order guide
Saiyuki watch order
Saiyuki watch order at a glance
- 1.Saiyuuki Gaiden OVA · 2011
- 2.Saiyuuki Gaiden: Kouga no Shou OVA · optional · 2013
- 3.Saiyuuki Reload: Burial OVA · 2007
- 4.Gensoumaden Saiyuuki TV Series · 2000
- 5.Gensoumaden Saiyuuki OVA OVA · optional · 1999
- 6.Gensoumaden Saiyuuki Movie: Requiem - Erabarezaru Mono e no Chinkonka Movie · 2001
- 7.Gensoumaden Saiyuuki: Kibou no Zaika OVA · optional · 2002
- 8.Saiyuuki Reload TV Series · 2003
- 9.Saiyuuki Reload Gunlock TV Series · 2004
- 10.Saiyuuki Reload Blast TV Series · 2017
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
46h 54m
6 parts, in order
24 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
2d 0h
adds 1 movie
25 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
2d 2h
10 entries incl. OVAs and specials
26 days at 2 hours a day
6
core entries
1
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
2d 0h
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 2d 0h in total · longest: Gensoumaden Saiyuuki
- Saiyuuki Gaiden1h 30m
- Saiyuuki Reload: Burial1h 39m
- Gensoumaden Saiyuuki19h 10m
- Gensoumaden Saiyuuki Movie: Requiem - Erabarezaru Mono e no Chinkonka1h 35m
- Saiyuuki Reload9h 35m
- Saiyuuki Reload Gunlock10h 24m
- Saiyuuki Reload Blast4h 36m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Saiyuuki Gaiden | 1h 30m |
| Saiyuuki Reload: Burial | 1h 39m |
| Gensoumaden Saiyuuki | 19h 10m |
| Gensoumaden Saiyuuki Movie: Requiem - Erabarezaru Mono e no Chinkonka | 1h 35m |
| Saiyuuki Reload | 9h 35m |
| Saiyuuki Reload Gunlock | 10h 24m |
| Saiyuuki Reload Blast | 4h 36m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Saiyuuki Gaiden at 7.69 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.63
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saiyuuki Gaiden | 7.69 |
| 2 | Saiyuuki Reload: Burial | 7.48 |
| 3 | Gensoumaden Saiyuuki | 7.32 |
| 4 | Saiyuuki Reload | 7.38 |
| 5 | Saiyuuki Reload Gunlock | 7.20 |
| 6 | Saiyuuki Reload Blast | 7.06 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Saiyuuki Gaiden.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saiyuuki GaidenTop score | 2011 | 3 | 7.69 | – | – |
| Saiyuuki Reload: Burial | 2007 | 3 | 7.48 | – | Studio Pierrot |
| Gensoumaden Saiyuuki | 2000 | 50 | 7.32 | – | Studio Pierrot |
| Saiyuuki Reload | 2003 | 25 | 7.38 | – | Studio Pierrot |
| Saiyuuki Reload Gunlock | 2004 | 26 | 7.20 | – | Studio Pierrot |
| Saiyuuki Reload Blast | 2017 | 12 | 7.06 | – | Platinum Vision, Platinum Vision |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Saiyuki
How many of the 7 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Hulu 2 of 7
- Crunchyroll 1 of 7
- HIDIVE 1 of 7
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalSaiyuuki Gaiden: Kouga no ShouOVA · 2013 · 1 ep · 30m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
- 4
- 5
Side storyoptionalGensoumaden Saiyuuki OVAOVA · 1999 · 2 ep · 1h
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 6
MovieGensoumaden Saiyuuki Movie: Requiem - Erabarezaru Mono e no ChinkonkaMovie · 2001 · 1 ep · 1h 35m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 7
Side storyoptionalGensoumaden Saiyuuki: Kibou no ZaikaOVA · 2002 · 1 ep · 46m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 8
- 9
- 10
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Gensoumaden Saiyuuki OVA1999-04
- 2Gensoumaden Saiyuuki2000-04
- 3Gensoumaden Saiyuuki Movie: Requiem - Erabarezaru Mono e no Chinkonka2001-08
- 4Gensoumaden Saiyuuki: Kibou no Zaika2002-09
- 5Saiyuuki Reload2003-10
- 6Saiyuuki Reload Gunlock2004-04
- 7Saiyuuki Reload: Burial2007-04
- 8Saiyuuki Gaiden2011-03
- 9Saiyuuki Gaiden: Kouga no Shou2013-04
- 10Saiyuuki Reload Blast2017-07
- 11Saiyuuki Reload: Zeroin2022-01
Saiyuki watch order checklist
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Saiyuki watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Saiyuki in?
Follow the recommended order above: Saiyuuki Gaiden → Saiyuuki Reload: Burial → Gensoumaden Saiyuuki → Saiyuuki Reload → Saiyuuki Reload Gunlock → Saiyuuki Reload Blast. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Saiyuki?
The core story and movies run about 2d 0h. At two hours a day that is roughly 25 days.
How many seasons does Saiyuki have?
6 parts make up the main story, plus 1 movie and 3 side stories or OVAs.
Where do the Saiyuki movies fit in the watch order?
Gensoumaden Saiyuuki Movie: Requiem - Erabarezaru Mono e no Chinkonka: after Gensoumaden Saiyuuki.
Can I skip the Saiyuki recaps?
Yes. Saiyuuki Reload: Zeroin retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Saiyuki?
Hulu lists 2 of the 7 seasons and movies, Crunchyroll 1 and HIDIVE 1. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Saiyuki season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Saiyuuki Gaiden rates highest at 7.69/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.