An OVA adapting the climactic chapters of Kazuya Minekura's Saiyuki Gaiden manga, the prequel to her Saiyuki series set among the deities of Heaven before Son Goku's fall.
Saiyuuki Gaiden is a 3-episode OVA by Anpro, aired Mar 25 to Nov 25, 2011, about 29 minutes each[1]
Set 500 years before Sanzo's journey, when the main characters were gods: Konzen Douji, Field Marshal Tenpou and General Kenren protect Goku from Heaven after he flies into a murderous rage[1]
Licensed by Sentai Filmworks; scores 7.75 on MyAnimeList from 4,762 users[1]
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myanimelist.net· Posted Sep 16, 2026· Starts Mar 25, 2011· Ends Nov 25, 2011 ✓· 100% of score
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