The Saiyuki franchise is expanding with a new anime project that will delve into the past, serving as a prequel to the events depicted in Saiyuki Reload. This upcoming series will explore the origins of the iconic journey undertaken by Priest Genjo Sanzo and his companions. Fans of the original Saiyuki manga and its subsequent anime adaptations, including Saiyuki Gunlock and Saiyuki Reload, can anticipate a fresh perspective on the established narrative. The original Saiyuki Reload anime, produced by Studio Pierrot and airing in Fall 2003, followed the group's continued quest to thwart the demon Gyoumao's resurrection amidst constant battles and internal strife.