This DVD is Region-Free. Should play on all
machines, including
PS/2 game consoles.
(Synopsis)
In the land of Togenkyo, where humans and demons have co-existed peacefully, the balance is disturbed by someone seeking to resurrect the mighty demon Gyu-ma-o through a ritual that combines science and mysticism. The five gods who rule Heaven summon before them a monk and charge him with the tasks of finding and stopping the person responsible for the disruption of the natural order. The gods also assign three demons to travel with the monk, who is not too pleased with his lack of say in the matter.
For a monk, Genjo Sanzo is not the virtuous type you'd normally associate as the main character, but he possesses a certain leadership quality that reveals itself only when the situation calls for it. Otherwise, you'd think he was just some pistol-toting punk pretending to be a monk. Sanzo's traveling companions don't seem like boy scouts either, even with their human appearances. Sha Gojyo resembles a womanizing chain-smoking biker, but he is actually a chain-smoking water demon who specializes in wielding a chijiriki (a spear with a chained weight at one end). Cho Hakkai is most likely of the three companions to pass for a human with his gentle manner, but his superficial nature leaves others wondering about his true intentions. Then there's Son Goku who is usually thinking about food and serves as the mascot of the group.
Son Goku? Isn't he also a character from Dragonball? Yes, both Saiyuki and Dragonball share common roots in being based upon the classic Chinese tale about Goku the Monkey King and his involvement in the Journey to the West. While both series feature battles of mythical proportions, Saiyuki takes different liberties with the characters and the plot to create its own take on the popular legend. Minekura sets her version of the story in a fantasy world where demons roam free, but she adds a few modern touches like Sanzo's pistol, Hakkai's dragon/jeep, and the high-tech facility where Gyu-ma-o is being revived. In addition to their assignment, the four travelers have their own personal quests, seeking answers to their pasts. For Sanzo, his quest is finding any surviving members of his religious order from a demonic massacre that happened when he was a boy. The goals of Sanzo's companions are revealed as the series progresses, giving each battle a new sort of relevance since different things are at stake.
Dialogue : Japanese/Mandarin
Episodes : Completed
Quantity : 10 Discs
Series Type : TV
Subtitles : Chinese/English
Publisher : SIma Culture
|
