Saiyūki is a 2006 Japanese historical TV drama based on the 16th Century Chinese novel Journey to the West. It is a successor to the popular 1970s TV show Saiyūki, known outside Japan as Monkey. There have been three dramas and one special based on Journey to the West that have aired previously, making this one the fifth adaptation in Japan.
Title | Journey to the West - Season 1 |
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Year | 2006 |
Genre | Drama, Comedy |
Country | Japan |
Studio | Fuji TV |
Cast | Shingo Katori |
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Alternative Titles | Saiyuuki, Journey to the West, Monkey Magic, Saiyuki |
Keyword | monkey, based on myths, legends or folklore |
First Air Date | Jan 09, 2006 |
Last Air date | Mar 20, 2006 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 11 Episode |
Runtime | 20:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 6.80/ 10 by 5.00 users |
Popularity | 4.088 |
Language | Japanese |