__Height:__ 176.5 cm (5'9")

Genjou Sanzo, commonly referred to as simply Sanzo, is hardly the traditional image of a Buddhist priest; he is ill-tempered, swears, eats meat, drinks, and is usually seen with a cigarette hanging from his lips. As a Sanzo priest, he is tasked with protecting the sacred Maten Scripture, one of The Founding Scriptures of Heaven and Earth. The Maten's government over evil and the principle of yin allows Sanzo to banish demons and purify evil. Sanzo also possesses a Smith & Wesson _shoureijuu_ (banishing gun), which he is often seen wielding in battle. 

At the start of the story, he was bidden by the _Sanbutsushin_ (Three Aspects) and Kanzeon Bosatsu to journey to India with his three companions to stop the resurrection of the demon King Gyumaoh.

Many years ago, humans and demons lived in harmony. But that unity ended when demons started attacking humans and plotted a mission to unleash Gyumao - an evil demon imprisoned for thousands of years. Now, Genjo Sanzo, a rogue priest, must team up with three demons - Sha Gojyo, Son Goku, and Cho Hakkai - and embark on a perilous journey to the west to stop these demons from resurrecting Gyumao and restore the balance between humans and demons on Earth.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

Holds a 2nd Dan rank in Kendo. A veteran Japanese voice actor who has played characters in anime, drama CDs and video games. Apart from voice work, Toshihiko Seki sometimes does live-action drama stage work and is a member of 81 Produce.

__Non-anime roles:__
• Dottore (Genshin Impact)
• Chongyue (Arknights)

David Anthony Matranga is an American voice actor from Houston, Texas. He works primarily for English dubbed anime for Funimation and Sentai Filmworks.

Brother of [Monica](https://anilist.co/staff/95980/) and [Luca Ward](https://anilist.co/staff/108367). Father of [Alessio](https://anilist.co/staff/165509) and [Mattia](https://anilist.co/staff/165511)

Genjo is a Buddhist priest in the city of Shangri-La, which is being ravaged by yokai spirits that have fallen out of balance with the natural order. His superiors send him on a journey far to the west to discover why this is happening and how to stop it. His companions are three yokai with human souls. But this is no day trip—the four will encounter many discoveries and horrors on the way, and on the road, Genjo will wonder … can he really trust his supernatural companions?
 
(Source: Kodansha USA)

Humans and yokai, science and magic... all exist side-by-side on a peaceful continent free of all order and regulation, widely known as "Shangri-La." The balance there was shattered when the Minus Wave caused all the yokai on the continent to rampage, an event known as the "Calamity." Continuing their journey west to stop Gyumaoh's resurrection experiments, the root of all the evil on the continent, the Three Aspects are finally drawing closer to India. But the closer they get, the more pronounced the influence of the Calamity becomes, and the more intense their battles become. 
 
(Source: Crunchyroll)

Priest Genjo Sanzo and companions Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku maintain their westward journey to stop the resurrection of the demon Gyoumao. As the reputation of the Sanzo Ikkou precedes them, they continue to fight demon assassins at every turn, but they must also deal with increasing tensions within their group in order to defeat a powerful enemy.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

When the monstrous Gyumaoh was defeated by the war god Nataku Taishi and imprisoned in Houtou Castle, an era of peace began in the land of Togenkyo. Now, hundreds of years later, those seeking to resurrect Gyumaoh have unleashed a plague upon the world. The wave of negative power generated by his attempted resurrection has driven youkai to the brink of insanity. To save humanity from violent slaughter, Kanzeon Bosatsu sends Son Goku, Genjou Sanzou, Sha Gojyo, and Cho Hakkai to the west in order to prevent Gyumaoh from rising once again. 
 
(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

The fearsome foursome continue their journey west towards Shangri-La, encountering new challenges and new adventures along the way. Their legend precedes them, but not always in the way one might expect. The Minus Wave that apparently drove all the youkai in the land mad looks like it might have missed one, as Sanzo, Gojyo, Hakkai and Goku meet a lone guardian and the band of children he cares for. Fear and misunderstanding run throughout this particular leg of the journey, including between the members of the Sanzo group! 
 
(Source: Tokyopop)

The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku fight their way to their goal, their path is fraught with internal strife. When they encounter a formidable pair of adversaries from the west, the cohesion of the group -- and the fate of the mission -- may be at stake.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

At last, the Sanzo Party has arrived in India. In this foreign land, where the anomaly&rsquo;s influence runs rampant, their battles only heighten in their violence. 
And also awaiting them is their tragic fate from 500 years ago&mdash; 
What will they find at the end of their long and treacherous journey?

The gang is traveling along when they find a girl in need. Of course, they all can't resist going after her. This girl isn't all that she seems... her motive or her "humanity".... and soon the whole gang has Sanzo's past on their hands and one certain young boy who can keep a grudge for decades...
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

- Main German voice of Johnny Depp.
- Off-Voice of famous german Rock and Metal music Radio "Radio BOB!".

Taking place in the past it offers a view at the Saiyuki quartet before their formation and their journey to the west. First OVA starts with Sanzo and his master, also with Ukoku (known as a later Ni Jianyi). Second OVA shows first meeting of Goku and Sanzo. Third OVA considers the events after Hakkai's sins and his trial (that we know from first season of "Saiyuki") and his decision to live in Gojyo's house.

The story of Sanzo and his three companions in their quest to the west, to stop the resurrection of Gyuumao. On the way they are fighting youkai, getting into trouble and helping the townspeople.


__Non-Anime Roles:__
~! - Bjarne Betjent in "Sesame Street Stays Up Late!" (Japanese)
 - Cheetas in "Beast Wars" (Japanese)
 - Ciseaux in "Sakura Taisen 3 ~Pari wa Moeteiru ka?~" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Daffy Duck in "Looney Tunes" (Japanese)
 - Dobby in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (live-action movie) (Japanese)
 - Douglas in "Rockman X5 and Rockman X6" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Ezel Berbier in "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance" (radio drama) (Japanese)
 - Genjo Sanzo in "Saiyuki" (DC) (Japanese)
 - Gushoshin in "Yami no Matsuei" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
 - Hugo in "SNK vs Capcom - Chaos" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Isac in "Megaman X6" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Jei in "Cosmic Fantasy 3" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Kamidake in "Tenchi Muyo! Game-Hen" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Keiichi Takamatsu in "Refrain Love 2" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Kenji in "Initial D: Special Stage" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Miguel Casse in "Independence Day" (movie) (Japanese)
 - Milan in "Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero" (Music / Drama CD) (Japanese)
 - Milan in "Rockman Zero" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Mitsurugi Heishirou in "Soul Edge" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Oni-Ichiban in "Tengai Makyou III-Namida" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Pecker in "Jak II Renegade" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Purprill the Mandroid in "Rockman ZX" (Japanese)
 - Ryu & Yun in "Street Fighter III: New Generation" (VG)
 - Senshi Roa & Fernando Alberg in "Super Robot Wars Original Generations" (VG/PS2) (Japanese)
 - Steve Hale in "Full House" (live-action TV series) (Japanese)
 - Vahn in "Legend of Legaia" (VG) (Japanese)
 - Zangief in "Street Fighter Zero 2" (Japanese)!~

A mysterious light falls from the Heavens. It's the Pearl Jade. It can grant any wish. Dr. Ni tells Gyokumen Koushu about it. Lirin overhears and tells Kougaiji. Then Kanzeon Bosatsu (The Merciful Goddess) requests "orders" Sanzo and company to go and find and seal it before it falls into the wrong hands.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

Sanzou Genjou