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Saiyuki Reload Gunlock
Season 3
Saiyuki Reload Gunlock volume one DVD cover by Geneon[1]
Native name
Japanese最遊記ＲＥＬＯＡＤＧＵＮＬＯＣＫ
No. of episodes26
Release
Original networkTV Tokyo
Original releaseApril 1 (2004-04-01) –
September 23, 2004 (2004-09-23)
Season chronology
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Saiyuki Reload Gunlock (最遊記ＲＥＬＯＡＤＧＵＮＬＯＣＫ, Saiyūki RELOAD GUNLOCK) is a sequel and the third season of the Saiyuki anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot. Adapted from the manga of Saiyuki Reload by Kazuya Minekura, the series is directed by Tetsuya Endo, written by Tetsuya Endo and composed by Daisuke Ikeda.

The series is the sequel of Saiyuki Reload, premiered on TV Tokyo from April 1, 2004 to September 23, 2004 and consist of 26 episodes.[2] Saiyuki Reload Gunlock follows some of the events of the Saiyuki Reload manga. Much of the Hazel arc had not yet been written when the anime was being produced, therefore the story and characterization of Hazel in particular is different from that in the manga. Gunlock starts off deviated from the manga, until midway into the series, but strays from it during its finale.

Saiyuki Reload Gunlock was licensed by Geneon in North America,[3] A total of seven DVDs of the Saiyuki Reload Gunlock anime series were released by Geneon, along with an Artbox DVD which was published on May 2, 2006. Geneon released the first volume on April 25, which include the first four episodes of the 26-episode series, also a Special Edition of the first volume released on May 2, 2006.[4][5] A Complete box set was originally solicited for November 20, 2007, but never released due to Geneon cancelling DVD sales.[6]

AZN TV aired the series on October 29, 2007 to December 25, 2007.[7][8]

On March 10, 2021, Crunchyroll added the series for streaming.[9][10]

On September 27, 2022, Discotek Media licensed the anime for a Blu-ray release in standard definition.[11][12]

A new OVA has been released by Studio Pierrot, which covers the "Burial" arc of the Saiyuki Reload manga; it is called Saiyuki Reload: Burial. An anime television series adaptation of the Saiyuki Reload Blast manga series aired from July 5 to September 20, 2017, on Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, BS11, Sun TV.[13][14][15] It ran for 12 episodes.[16] Also, a new anime series produced by Liden Films titled Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin has been announced on January 10, 2021.[17] It aired from January 6 to March 31, 2022, on AT-X and other networks.[18]

Three pieces of theme music are used for the episodes—one opening themes and two ending themes. The opening themes is "Don't look back again" by WAG. The two ending themes, "Mitsumeteitai" by flow-war and "Shiro no Jumon" by doa.[19]

Episode list

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [20]Original air date [21]
761"Temple of Demons"
Transliteration: "Mamono ga Sumu Tera" (Japanese: 魔物が棲む寺)		April 1, 2004 (2004-04-01)
772"Nightmare Unleashed"
Transliteration: "Hanatareta Akumu" (Japanese: 放たれた悪夢)		April 8, 2004 (2004-04-08)
783"Raging Torrent"
Transliteration: "Gekiryuu" (Japanese: 激流)		April 15, 2004 (2004-04-15)
794"Encounter"
Transliteration: "Souguu" (Japanese: 遭遇)		April 22, 2004 (2004-04-22)
805"Combat"
Transliteration: "Tousou" (Japanese: 闘争)		April 29, 2004 (2004-04-29)
816"Awakening"
Transliteration: "Kakusei" (Japanese: 覚醒)		May 6, 2004 (2004-05-06)
827"Cursed Board Game"
Transliteration: "Noroi no sugoroku" (Japanese: 呪いの双六)		May 13, 2004 (2004-05-13)
838"The Red-Haired Woman"
Transliteration: "Akai kami no onna" (Japanese: 紅い髪の女)		May 20, 2004 (2004-05-20)
849"Showdown"
Transliteration: "Taiketsu" (Japanese: 対決)		May 27, 2004 (2004-05-27)
8510"Buried Dream"
Transliteration: "Umoreta yume" (Japanese: 埋もれた夢)		June 3, 2004 (2004-06-03)
8611"Hakkai Runs Away From Home?!"
Transliteration: "Hakkai no iede!?" (Japanese: 八戒の家出!?)		June 10, 2004 (2004-06-10)
8712"Mansion of Marionettes"
Transliteration: "Karakuri no yakata" (Japanese: からくりの館)		June 17, 2004 (2004-06-17)
8813"The Man From the West"
Transliteration: "Nishi kara kita otoko" (Japanese: 西から来た男)		June 24, 2004 (2004-06-24)
8914"The Whereabouts of the Miracle"
Transliteration: "Kiseki no yukue" (Japanese: 奇跡の行方)		July 1, 2004 (2004-07-01)
9015"To the Limits of Mourning"
Transliteration: "Tsuitou no hate ni" (Japanese: 追悼の果てに)		July 8, 2004 (2004-07-08)
9116"Revival"
Transliteration: "Saisei" (Japanese: 再生)		July 15, 2004 (2004-07-15)
9217"Onslaught"
Transliteration: "Shuugeki" (Japanese: 襲撃)		July 22, 2004 (2004-07-22)
9318"Misgivings"
Transliteration: "Ginen" (Japanese: 疑念)		July 29, 2004 (2004-07-29)
9419"Reminiscence"
Transliteration: "Tsuioku" (Japanese: 追憶)		August 5, 2004 (2004-08-05)
9520"Rift"
Transliteration: "Kiretsu" (Japanese: 亀裂)		August 12, 2004 (2004-08-12)
9621"The Man Who Was Revived"
Transliteration: "Yomigaerishi otoko" (Japanese: 蘇りし男)		August 19, 2004 (2004-08-19)
9722"Strategy"
Transliteration: "Sakuryaku" (Japanese: 策略)		August 26, 2004 (2004-08-26)
9823"Breakthrough"
Transliteration: "Toppokou" (Japanese: 突破口)		September 2, 2004 (2004-09-02)
9924"Mortal Combat"
Transliteration: "Shitou" (Japanese: 死闘)		September 9, 2004 (2004-09-09)
10025"The Thing That Should Be Protected"
Transliteration: "Mamoru bekimono" (Japanese: 守るべきもの)		September 16, 2004 (2004-09-16)
10126"Lamentation"
Transliteration: "Doukoku" (Japanese: 慟哭)		September 23, 2004 (2004-09-23)

Reception

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In 2005, at the 27th Anime Grand Prix Award, Saiyuki Reload Gunlock was ranked the seventeenth-best anime title.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Release List Catch Up". Anime News Network. December 22, 2005. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Gunlock". Anime News Network. March 25, 2004. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Anime Expo - Geneon Entertainment". Anime News Network. September 1, 2021. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  4. ^ "'SAIYUKI RELOAD GUNLOCK' ANIME". ICv2. January 30, 2006. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "Geneon Schedules New Titles". ICv2. December 9, 2005. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  6. ^ "Geneon USA to Cancel DVD Sales, Distribution by Friday". Anime News Network. September 26, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  7. ^ "AZN TV to Begin Saiyuki Reload Gunlock on October 29". Anime News Network. October 8, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  8. ^ "AZN Television: All New Dramas, Variety Series, and Anime on AZN Television in October". Anime News Network. October 5, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  9. ^ "Crunchyroll Adds Saiyuki Reload Gunlock Anime to Catalog". Anime News Network. March 10, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  10. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Gunlock Journeys to the Crunchyroll Anime Catalog". Crunchyroll. March 10, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  11. ^ "Discotek Media Releases Symphogear GX, Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter, Tales of Phantasia Anime on BD on September 27". Anime News Network. July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  12. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Gunlock (Blu-ray-A)". Anime News Network. July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  13. ^ "Kazuya Minekura's Saiyuki Reload Blast Manga Gets Anime". Anime News Network. July 25, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  14. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Cast, Staff, July TV Premiere". Anime News Network. January 7, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  15. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Reveals July 5 Premiere, More Cast". Anime News Network. May 26, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  16. ^ "Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime Listed With 12 Episodes". Anime News Network. June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  17. ^ "Saiyuki Manga's 'Even a Worm' Arc Gets TV Anime by Liden Films". Anime News Network. January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  18. ^ "Saiyuki Reload -ZEROIN- Anime's 1st Full Video Unveils More Cast, January Debut". Anime News Network. August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  19. ^ "-ＯＶＡ主題歌の試聴がスタートしました！". pierrot.jp (Japanese). Archived from the original on March 16, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  20. ^ "Saiyuki Gunlock (TV) Episode titles". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  21. ^ "Saiyuki Gunlock (TV) Original Air Date". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  22. ^ "第27回アニメグランプリ ［2005年6月号］". Tokuma Shoten. Archived from the original on October 19, 2010.
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