Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King 1999
What is Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King?
Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King is an animated television series based on a classic narrative. The story begins with Sun Wukong, a character born from a magic stone who spends five centuries imprisoned beneath a mountain as punishment for causing mischief in the heavens.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 23, 1999
- Last aired
- Jul 14, 2000
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- CCTV, Teletoon
- Genres
- Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 52 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King is an animated television series based on a classic narrative. The story begins with Sun Wukong, a character born from a magic stone who spends five centuries imprisoned beneath a mountain as punishment for causing mischief in the heavens. His fate changes when Guanyin informs him that a monk named Tang Sanzang will eventually secure his release. Upon his liberation by the monk, the two embark on a pilgrimage traveling from China to India. Throughout their arduous journey, the pair encounters two additional companions, Zhu Bajie and the Hermit Sha Wujing, who decide to join the group. As the travelers move toward their destination, they must confront a variety of dangers, including evil creatures and sorcerers. Through these collective experiences, the members of the party learn how to work together and navigate their differences while facing the many obstacles that threaten to impede their progress across the landscape.
Should you watch it?
“A mischievous stone-born monkey teams up with a monk for a mythic quest.”
- Faithful take on a classic Chinese legend
- Vibrant animation with humor
- Ensemble of iconic mythic characters
- Geared toward younger viewers, may feel simple for adults
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted mythic adventures with teamwork and comedy.
Suitable for children and families, featuring mild fantasy action and comedic moments.
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Season 1 · 52 episodes
- E1 The Monkey King is Born Mytharc Jul 23, 1999
- E2 Obtaining Treasure from the Dragon Palace Core Jul 30, 1999
- E3 Trouble While Tending Horses Core Aug 6, 1999
- E4 Havoc in Heaven's Palace Core Aug 13, 1999
- E5 Great Battle with Erlang Shen Core Aug 20, 1999
- E6 Cannot Escape Buddha's Palm (1) Core Aug 27, 1999
- E7 Cannot Escape Buddha's Palm (2) Core Sep 3, 1999
- E8 Happy Reunion of Master and Disciple Core Sep 10, 1999
- E9 Cleverly Subduing the White Dragon Horse Core Sep 17, 1999
- E10 The Evil Monk Steals the Kasaya Core Sep 24, 1999
- E11 Subduing the Black Bear Demon Core Oct 1, 1999
- E12 Pigsy Becomes a Disciple Core Oct 8, 1999
- E13 Dangerously Passing Yellow Wind Ridge Core Oct 15, 1999
- E14 Accepting a Disciple at the Quicksand River Core Oct 22, 1999
- E15 Stealing and Eating the Ginseng Fruit Core Oct 29, 1999
- E16 Guanyin Saves the Immortal Tree Core Nov 5, 1999
- E17 Three Attacks on the White Bone Demon Core Nov 12, 1999
- E18 Mistakenly Entering the Wave Moon Cave Core Nov 19, 1999
- E19 Tang Sanzang Turns into a Tiger Core Nov 26, 1999
- E20 Pigsy Invites Wukong Core Dec 3, 1999
- E21 Danger at Flat-Top Mountain Core Dec 10, 1999
- E22 Subduing the Demon at Lotus Cave Core Dec 17, 1999
- E23 The Old King Entrusts in a Dream Core Dec 24, 1999
- E24 Eliminating the Demon in the Kingdom of Wuji Core Dec 31, 1999
- E25 Wukong Meets the Holy Child Core Jan 7, 2000
- E26 Subduing Red Boy Core Jan 14, 2000
- E27 Contest of Strength in the Chechi Kingdom Core Jan 21, 2000
- E28 Great Sage Eliminates Three Demons Core Jan 28, 2000
- E29 Night Obstruction at the Heaven-Connecting River Core Feb 4, 2000
- E30 Hard Fight with the One-Horned Monster Core Feb 11, 2000
- E31 Strange Encounter in the Women's Kingdom Core Feb 18, 2000
- E32 Forced Marriage at Pipa Cave Core Feb 25, 2000
- E33 The Real and Fake Sun Wukong Core Mar 3, 2000
- E34 Buddha Recognizes the Macaque Core Mar 10, 2000
- E35 Trapped in the Flaming Mountains Core Mar 17, 2000
- E36 Fierce Battle with the Bull Demon King Core Mar 24, 2000
- E37 Burning the Silk-Web Cave Core Mar 31, 2000
- E38 Eliminating the Centipede Demon Core Apr 7, 2000
- E39 Redressing the Wrong at the Golden Light Pagoda Core Apr 14, 2000
- E40 Suffering Misfortune in the Fake Western Heaven Core Apr 21, 2000
- E41 Maitreya Subdues the Demon Boy Mytharc Apr 28, 2000
- E42 Wukong Becomes a Famous Doctor Core May 5, 2000
- E43 Cleverly Obtaining the Purple-Gold Bell Core May 12, 2000
- E44 Bravely Charging Lion Camel Ridge Core May 19, 2000
- E45 Great Sage Battles Three Demons Core May 26, 2000
- E46 Rescuing the Kingdom of Biqu Core Jun 2, 2000
- E47 Filling the Bottomless Pit Core Jun 9, 2000
- E48 The Confused Old King Core Jun 16, 2000
- E49 Causing Havoc in the Linked Caves Core Jun 23, 2000
- E50 Seeking a Husband in the India Kingdom Core Jun 30, 2000
- E51 Chang'e Subdues the Jade Rabbit Mytharc Jul 7, 2000
- E52 Obtaining the True Scriptures at Vulture Peak Mytharc Jul 14, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
The story follows Sun Wukong, a stone-born monkey, who is freed by the monk Tang Sanzang and joins a pilgrimage to India, meeting companions Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujian along the way.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Sun Wukong the Monkey King, the monk Tang Sanzang (Tripitaka), Zhu Bajie, and the hermit Sha Wujing.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is an animated series blending fantasy, comedy, action‑adventure and kids’ entertainment.
Is the series animated?
Yes, it is presented as an animated television series.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 1999.
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