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Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King

1999 – 2000Show1 season52 episodes

AnimationKids
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

An awe-inspiring, uplifting animated series about fantasy and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Sun Wukong, who was born from a magic stone, has been imprisoned underneath a mountain for five centuries for his mischief in the heavens. One day, the Guanyin told Monkey that the Monk Tang Sanzang will set him free and Monkey will join him on a pilgrimage from China to India. The next day, Tripitaka came and set Monkey free, and the two started their Journey to the West. Along the way, they meet two new friends, Zhu Bajie and the Hermit Sha Wujing, who join them on the journey; together, they face many dangers and evil creatures and sorcerers and learn to get along.

Feels like

  • Mythological Adventure
  • Found Family Saga
  • Epic Quest
  • Chinese Classic
  • Moral Fable
  • Magical Realism
  • Heroic Journey
  • Pilgrimage Narrative
  • Wholesome Fantasy
  • Character-Driven

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Fang Runnan
Written by
Wu Cheng'en, Zhang Songlin, Wang Dawei
Music by
Zhang Weijin

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Facts

July 23, 1999 · July 14, 2000 · Ended

First aired
July 23, 1999
Last aired
July 14, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 52 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King worth watching?"

Questions about Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85.

Is Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King?

22 h

About 22 hours: 52 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2000.

Will Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.