Patalliro Saiyuuki!

Synopsis

In "Patalliro Saiyuuki!", Genjou Sanzou, a Buddhist monk, is dispatched by the Emperor to retrieve sacred scriptures. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters an Earth Deity, who reveals that Buddha has assigned him a follower—the Monkey Deity Son Goku. Goku, infamous for wreaking havoc in Heaven, had been imprisoned inside a mountain for five hundred years. Sanzou's group grows with the inclusion of Cho Hakkai, a loud and drunken character, and Sagojyou, a former celestial general. They are also joined by Ryuuba, a Dragon Crown Prince disguised as a horse. This eccentric team embarks on various adventures, ranging from battling monsters to participating in bishounen contests.