Saiyuuki
Details[edit]
- Title: 西遊記
- Title (romaji): Saiyuuki
- Also known as: Journey to the West
- Format: Renzoku
- Genre: Comedy, family
- Episodes: 11
- Viewership rating: 22.82
- Broadcast network: Fuji TV
- Broadcast period: 2006-Jan-09 to 2006-Mar-20
- Air time: Monday 21:00
- Theme song: Around the World by MONKEY MAJIK
- Related TV shows: See Journey to the West
Synopsis[edit]
The drama is a modern adaptation of the famous Chinese story Journey to the West. It follows the monk Sanzo Hoshi and her three disciples--the monkey king Son Goku; the half-man, half-pig Cho Hakkai; and the water demon Sagojo--as they travel to Tenjiku (India) in search of Buddhist sutras of enlightenment.
Cast[edit]
- Katori Shingo as Son Goku
- Fakatsu Eri as Sanzou Hoshi (Tripitaka)
- Ito Atsushi as Cho Hakkai
- Uchimura Teruyoshi as Sagojo
- Mizukawa Asami as Rin Rin
- Ohkura Koji as Roshi
Production Credits[edit]
- Screenwriter: Sakamoto Yuji
- Producer: Suzuki Yoshihiro, Sawada Kensaku
- Director: Sawada Kensaku, Narita Gaku, Kato Yusuke
- Music: Takebe Satoshi (武部聡志)
- Narrator: Nagai Ichiro (永井一郎)
Episode Information[edit]
| Episode | Date | Subtitle | Extended Subtitle | Rating (Kanto) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2006-Jan-09 | The Land of Fire | To Tenjiku!! Goku and friends begin their journey!! | 29.2% |
| 02 | 2006-Jan-16 | The Land of Hot Springs | Beautiful sisters and a pig in love!? | 24.8% |
| 03 | 2006-Jan-23 | The Land of Dreams | You're here, Mother! The demon of the temple that makes dreams come true | 23.8% |
| 04 | 2006-Jan-30 | The Land of Sand | Hot!! Arm-wrestling match in the Land of Sand | 22.5% |
| 05 | 2006-Feb-06 | The Land of Children | Goku becomes a father!? | 22.1% |
| 06 | 2006-Feb-13 | The Land of Forests | A tale of heroism!! New friends | 20.6% |
| 07 | 2006-Feb-20 | The Land of Ghosts | Goku's become a mature woman!? | 21.2% |
| 08 | 2006-Feb-27 | The Land of Time | Timeslip!! A journey to the past | 20.9% |
| 09 | 2006-Mar-06 | The Land of Flowers | The ultimate demon's trap | 20.7% |
| 10 | 2006-Mar-13 | The Land of Absurdity | The true identity of Rinrin from the Land of Demons!! | 20.5% |
| 11 | 2006-Mar-20 | Tenjiku | Tenjiku! Touching conclusion of love and courage!! To the future | 24.7% |
Source: Video Research, Ltd.
External Links[edit]
| Autumn 2005 | Fuji TV | Spring 2006 |
| Kiken na Aneki | Monday 21:00 | Top Caster |
