Saiyuki: Requiem

The priest Sanzo and his three companions, Goku, Gojyo, and Hakkai, rescue a young woman from a monster. As a gesture of gratitude, she invites the group to stay at her master's residence. Once inside the home, the travelers discover they have been lured into a dangerous trap. They must face malevolent entities, murderous doubles, and a dark sorcerer who uses their own pasts and fears against them.

Directed by Hayato Date, this 2001 Japanese action and adventure animation is the first of four films listed in the director's career. The screenplay was written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa, and the production was handled by dentsu and Pierrot. The voice cast features Toshihiko Seki as Genjo Sanzo, Soichiro Hoshi as Son Goku, Akira Ishida as Cho Hakkai, and Hiroaki Hirata as Sha Gojyo, with Akiko Yajima and Ryotaro Okiayu also appearing in the film. The production involved a credited crew of 91 people and has a total runtime of 95 minutes.