Saiyuki Reload Blast (TV series)

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Saiyuki Reload Blast
Season 4
File:Saiyuki Reload Blast Vol. 1 (Blu-ray).jpg
Saiyuki Reload Blast volume one Blu-ray cover by Kadokawa
Native name
Japanese最遊記RELOAD BLAST
Country of originJapan
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkAT-X, Tokyo MX1, Sun TV, TV Aichi, BS11
Original releaseJuly 5 (2017-07-05) –
September 20, 2017 (2017-09-20)
Series chronology
List of episodes

Saiyuki Reload Blast (最遊記RELOAD BLAST, Saiyūki RELOAD BLAST) is a Japanese anime television series adapted from the manga of the same name by Kazuya Minekura. Produced by Liden Films, the series is directed by Hideaki Nakano, written by Kenji Konuta and composed by Tatsuya Kato.

The series is the sequel of Saiyuki Reload Gunlock, premiered from July 5 to September 20, 2017, on Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, BS11, Sun TV.[1][2][3] It ran for 12 episodes.[4] Saiyuki Reload Blast tells that of the journey to the west continues. The boys of the Sanzo party are back and looking better than ever—albeit a bit hungry. When they’re not fighting off demons or searching for a good meal—or smokes!—they’re making their way to take on the Ox Demon King. But the weight of the past is finally catching up with them, and getting to India may be the least of their worries. The truth behind their lives in Heaven comes to light.

Crunchyroll has licensed the series, and Funimation released it on home video as part of the two companies' partnership.[5]

Muse Communication licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia; they aired it on Animax Asia and later released on their YouTube channel.[6][7]

Two pieces of theme music are used for the episodes—one opening themes and one ending themes. The opening themes is "Move on! Ibaramichi" (move on! イバラミチ) by GRANRODEO, The rock unit GRANRODEO is known as "KISHOW", and "Kisho Taniyama", who is also attracting attention as a voice actor and vocalist, provides a wide range of songs for animation music from melodious songs to hard guitar sound songs, and as a guitarist. A duo unit of active "e-ZUKA" and "Masaaki Iizuka". Where is the aggressiveness put into the music, their coolness and commitment shines. A fusion of KISHOW's glossy and sexy vocals and e-ZUKA's rock guitar sound. The ending themes, "Refrain" (リフレイン) by Luck Life, A four-piece guitar rock band consisting of high school classmates PON (Vo. & Gt.), Ikoma (Gt. & Cho.), Taku (Ba.), and LOVE Oishi (Dr.). Active mainly in Osaka and Tokyo. While pushing up vocal PON's straight and powerful song and free-spirited energy, it creates a wonderful groove with a thick sound. The live band, whose vivid live performances that are overwhelming not only fascinates not only the audience but also the co-stars, continues to perform live performances all over the country.[8][9]

Episode list

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [10][11]Directed by [10]Written by [10]Storyboarded by [10]Original air date [12]
1021"Squall"
Transcription: "Toppū" (Japanese: 突風)
Hiroyuki OkunoKenji KonutaShigeyuki MiyaJuly 5, 2017 (2017-07-05)
1032"Cloud Mirror"
Transcription: "Unkyō" (Japanese: 雲鏡)
Hideaki NakanoKenji KonutaHideaki NakanoJuly 12, 2017 (2017-07-12)
1043"Sky Burial"
Transcription: "Tensō" (Japanese: 天葬)
Yoshinobu TokumotoKenji KonutaTakashi KobayashiJuly 19, 2017 (2017-07-19)
1054"Nataku"
Transcription: "Nata" (Japanese: 哪吒)
Satoshi SagaKenji KonutaHideaki NakanoJuly 26, 2017 (2017-07-26)
1065"Flower Banquet"
Transcription: "Kaen" (Japanese: 花宴)
Yoshinobu TokumotoKenji KonutaYoshinobu TokumotoAugust 2, 2017 (2017-08-02)
1076"Promise"
Transcription: "Yakusoku" (Japanese: 約束)
Hideaki NakanoKenji KonutaHideaki NakanoAugust 9, 2017 (2017-08-09)
1087"Kouten"
Transcription: "Kōten" (Japanese: 恒天)
Hiroyuki OkunoKenji KonutaHiroyuki OkunoAugust 16, 2017 (2017-08-16)
1098"Barrier"
Transcription: "Kekkai" (Japanese: 結界)
Shunsuke MachitaniKenji KonutaShunsuke MachitaniAugust 23, 2017 (2017-08-23)
1109"A Chance Encounter"
Transcription: "Kaigō" (Japanese: 邂逅)
Hiroyuki Okuno
Akira Katō
Kenji KonutaYoshinobu TokumotoAugust 30, 2017 (2017-08-30)
11110"Imperial Order"
Transcription: "Chokumei" (Japanese: 勅命)
Hideaki NakanoKenji KonutaHideaki NakanoSeptember 6, 2017 (2017-09-06)
11211"Raid"
Transcription: "Shūgeki" (Japanese: 襲撃)
Satoshi SagaKenji KonutaSatoshi SagaSeptember 13, 2017 (2017-09-13)
11312"Haiten"
Transcription: "Haiten" (Japanese: 背天)
Hideaki NakanoKenji KonutaHideaki NakanoSeptember 20, 2017 (2017-09-20)

References

  1. ^ "Kazuya Minekura's Saiyuki Reload Blast Manga Gets Anime". Anime News Network. July 25, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  2. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Cast, Staff, July TV Premiere". Anime News Network. January 7, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Reveals July 5 Premiere, More Cast". Anime News Network. May 26, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Listed With 12 Episodes". Anime News Network. June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  5. ^ "Crunchyroll and Funimation Reveal New Slate of Home Video Releases". Crunchyroll. April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  6. ^ "Next on the list we have Saiyuki Reload Blast! Coming to Muse Asia, daily at 8pm (GMT +8), from 7 to 18 November!". Facebook. November 5, 2020. Archived from the original on 2022-02-26. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  7. ^ "Animax Asia to Air Simulcast of Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime". Anime News Network. June 22, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  8. ^ "TVアニメ『最遊記RELOAD BLAST』のOP&ED主題歌アーティストが「GRANRODEO」&「ラックライフ」に決定!". animate Times (japanese). May 12, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  9. ^ "[OPテーマ]GRANRODEO「move on! イバラミチ」[EDテーマ]ラックライフ「リフレイン」". saiyuki-rb.jp (japanese). Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  10. ^ a b c d "Sutōrī | Terebi Anime "Saiyuki Rirōdo Burasuto" Kōshiki Saito" STORY | TVアニメ「最遊記RELOAD BLAST」公式サイト [Story | TV Anime "SAIYUKI RELOAD BLAST" Official Website]. saiyuki-rb.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  11. ^ "SAIYUKI RELOAD BLAST - Watch on Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  12. ^ "On'ea | Terebi Anime "Saiyuki Rirōdo Burasuto" Kōshiki Saito" ON AIR | TVアニメ「最遊記RELOAD BLAST」公式サイト [On Air | TV Anime "SAIYUKI RELOAD BLAST" Official Website]. saiyuki-rb.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.

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