Monkey
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Monkey

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Buddhist priest Tripitaka and his three disciples Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy, travel from China to India to fetch the Buddhist scriptures. They have been sent by Buddha, and getting these scriptures will bring peace to the people of the world.

  • Release Date: October 1, 1978
  • Status: Ended
  • Languages: English, Japanese
  • Production: Nippon Television Network Corporation, International Television Films, Tsuburaya Productions, Toho Eizo Bijutsu
  • Production Countries: China, Japan
Action & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

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Seasons

  • Season 1

    Season 1

    October 1, 1978

    A Buddhist monk, a mischievous monkey, a pig spirit, a kappa and their horse embark on a long, adventure-filled journey to retrieve holy scriptures.

    Episodes: 26

  • Season 2

    Season 2

    November 11, 1979

    The mischievous Monkey and his companions continue their long and winding journey westward.

    Episodes: 26

Reviews

  • Peter89Spencer

    Peter89Spencer

    9

    April 11, 2021

    Peter89Spencer

    So cheesy yet entertaining! A shame we never saw them reach India, and I only have two boxsets. Still, Monkey is a ridiculously fun cult following that inspired many adaptations, some loosely based on the Journey to the West.

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