Saiyuuki Gaiden, the 3-episode OVA prequel to the popular Saiyuuki franchise, is now streaming on Hulu and HIDIVE with both English dub and subtitle options. The series is finished, making it a concise binge for fans.
Set 500 years before the main journey, Saiyuuki Gaiden explores the divine past of the core characters. It follows Goku's destructive rage and the efforts of Konzen Douji, Tenpou, and Kenren to protect him, even as Heaven itself turns against them. The OVA adapts the manga of the same name and holds a 7.75 rating on MyAnimeList.
This OVA offers a deeper look into the origins and complex relationships of the characters that would later embark on the perilous journey west. Animation is handled by Anpro, known for its work on other entries in the franchise.
