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Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King

1999·Show
52Episodes in1Season
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Uplifting and awe-inspiring

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Fantasy, faith and meaning, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Mythological AdventureFound Family SagaEpic QuestChinese ClassicMoral FableMagical RealismHeroic JourneyPilgrimage NarrativeWholesome FantasyCharacter-Driven

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

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King air?

It ran from 1999 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.