Monkey Turn
Series Overview
Kenji Hatano originally wanted to be a Baseball superstar, but didn't like how one player's mistake can hurt the whole team. Upon being shown a kyotei (hydroboat) race by his Principal and seeing a special turn called a Monkey Turn, he decides to try it out. After capsizing due to a Monkey Turn gone wrong, Kenji decides to become a professional Kyotei racer. Two years later, he graduates from the Yamato Training School and promises his friend Sumi Ubukata that he'll become Japan's No. 1 Kyotei racer within three years.
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2 Seasons • 50 Episodes
25 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Sat, Jan 10, 2004
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 25: “Episode 25”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katsuhito Akiyama
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Katsuhito Akiyama
Director
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What is Monkey Turn about?
Kenji Hatano originally wanted to be a Baseball superstar, but didn't like how one player's mistake can hurt the whole team. Upon being shown a kyotei (hydroboat) race by his Principal and seeing a special turn called a Monkey Turn, he decides to try it out. After capsizing due to a Monkey Turn gone wrong, Kenji decides to become a professional Kyotei racer. Two years later, he graduates from the Yamato Training School and promises his friend Sumi Ubukata that he'll become Japan's No. 1 Kyotei racer within three years.
How many seasons does Monkey Turn have?
Monkey Turn comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Monkey Turn?
Key cast members in Monkey Turn include Izumi Kikuchi, Takeshi Aono, Katsuhisa Houki, Tokuyoshi Kawashima.
Who created or directed Monkey Turn?
Monkey Turn was developed and directed by Katsuhito Akiyama.