Monkey
Series Overview
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.
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2 Seasons • 52 Episodes
1978 – 1980
Premiered: Sun, Oct 1, 1978
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 26: “At the Top of the Mountain”
Tripitaka has an ominous dream that his mother is dying, and becomes very preoccupied the next day. Concerned about his master, Monkey cloud-flies back to China, and finds Tripitaka's mother, Wing-Chow, infected with a deadly plague. Just before dying, she tells Monkey that her son, original name Hsüan Tsang, must continue his journey to India. Monkey returns and impersonates Wing-Chow, to pretend she's alive, fearing that Tripitaka would stop his journey and return to China if he knew the truth.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Monkey (1978) Series - Teaser - Restored in HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-23
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Cheng'en
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Monkey about?
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.
How many seasons does Monkey have?
Monkey comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Monkey?
Key cast members in Monkey include Masaaki Sakai, Masako Natsume, Shiro Kishibe, Tonpei Hidari, Shunji Fujimura.
Who created or directed Monkey?
Monkey was developed and directed by Not specified.