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Monkey

1978 – 1980Show2 seasons52 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureComedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic comedy series about fantasy and faith and meaning.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Episodes

2 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S2E11 "Who Am I?" 8.7

Episodes

7.4
7.8

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Mythological Adventure
  • Buddhist Pilgrimage
  • Nostalgic TV Drama
  • Magical Realism
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Cultural Icon
  • Wholesome Fantasy
  • Episodic Quest Structure

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Satoshi Aoki, Jun Fukuda, Kazuo Ikehiro
Written by
Wu Cheng'en, James Miki, Motomu Furuta

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 1, 1978 · May 4, 1980 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 1978
Last aired
May 4, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
China, Japan
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

First-Name Ultimatum, Purely Aesthetic Era, Mister Seahorse +9

  • First-Name Ultimatum
  • Purely Aesthetic Era
  • Mister Seahorse
  • Scenery Porn
  • Interspecies Romance
  • Large Ham
  • Dark Action Girl
  • Asian Speekee Engrish
  • Big Ol' Eyebrows
  • Adaptation Species Change
  • Dub Name Change
  • Casanova Wannabe

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Monkey?"

Questions about Monkey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monkey?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Monkey worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4).

Is Monkey okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Monkey make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Monkey?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Monkey in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.

What tropes does Monkey use?

First-Name UltimatumPurely Aesthetic EraMister SeahorseScenery PornInterspecies RomanceLarge HamDark Action GirlAsian Speekee EngrishBig Ol' EyebrowsAdaptation Species ChangeDub Name ChangeCasanova Wannabeand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including First-Name Ultimatum, Purely Aesthetic Era, and Mister Seahorse.