Saiyuki Reload: Burial(2007)

Saiyuki Reload: Burial is a prequel anime series that explores the origins of four legendary characters before they became a team. The story follows Genjō Sanzō, Son Goku, Sha Gojyo, and Cho Hakkai as separate individuals, each navigating their own struggles and circumstances. Set before the events of Gensomaden Saiyuki, this series reveals how these unlikely companions came to cross paths and what shaped them into the warriors they would become. Fans of the original franchise will discover the formative moments and hidden connections that bound these characters together, offering fresh perspective on their individual journeys and the forces that would eventually unite them in their legendary quest.