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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 52 episodes
- E1 The Monkey King is Born Jul 23, 1999
- E2 Obtaining Treasure from the Dragon Palace Jul 30, 1999
- E3 Trouble While Tending Horses Aug 6, 1999
- E4 Havoc in Heaven's Palace Aug 13, 1999
- E5 Great Battle with Erlang Shen Aug 20, 1999
- E6 Cannot Escape Buddha's Palm (1) Aug 27, 1999
- E7 Cannot Escape Buddha's Palm (2) Sep 3, 1999
- E8 Happy Reunion of Master and Disciple Sep 10, 1999
- E9 Cleverly Subduing the White Dragon Horse Sep 17, 1999
- E10 The Evil Monk Steals the Kasaya Sep 24, 1999
- E11 Subduing the Black Bear Demon Oct 1, 1999
- E12 Pigsy Becomes a Disciple Oct 8, 1999
- E13 Dangerously Passing Yellow Wind Ridge Oct 15, 1999
- E14 Accepting a Disciple at the Quicksand River Oct 22, 1999
- E15 Stealing and Eating the Ginseng Fruit Oct 29, 1999
- E16 Guanyin Saves the Immortal Tree Nov 5, 1999
- E17 Three Attacks on the White Bone Demon Nov 12, 1999
- E18 Mistakenly Entering the Wave Moon Cave Nov 19, 1999
- E19 Tang Sanzang Turns into a Tiger Nov 26, 1999
- E20 Pigsy Invites Wukong Dec 3, 1999
- E21 Danger at Flat-Top Mountain Dec 10, 1999
- E22 Subduing the Demon at Lotus Cave Dec 17, 1999
- E23 The Old King Entrusts in a Dream Dec 24, 1999
- E24 Eliminating the Demon in the Kingdom of Wuji Dec 31, 1999
- E25 Wukong Meets the Holy Child Jan 7, 2000
- E26 Subduing Red Boy Jan 14, 2000
- E27 Contest of Strength in the Chechi Kingdom Jan 21, 2000
- E28 Great Sage Eliminates Three Demons Jan 28, 2000
- E29 Night Obstruction at the Heaven-Connecting River Feb 4, 2000
- E30 Hard Fight with the One-Horned Monster Feb 11, 2000
- E31 Strange Encounter in the Women's Kingdom Feb 18, 2000
- E32 Forced Marriage at Pipa Cave Feb 25, 2000
- E33 The Real and Fake Sun Wukong Mar 3, 2000
- E34 Buddha Recognizes the Macaque Mar 10, 2000
- E35 Trapped in the Flaming Mountains Mar 17, 2000
- E36 Fierce Battle with the Bull Demon King Mar 24, 2000
- E37 Burning the Silk-Web Cave Mar 31, 2000
- E38 Eliminating the Centipede Demon Apr 7, 2000
- E39 Redressing the Wrong at the Golden Light Pagoda Apr 14, 2000
- E40 Suffering Misfortune in the Fake Western Heaven Apr 21, 2000
- E41 Maitreya Subdues the Demon Boy Apr 28, 2000
- E42 Wukong Becomes a Famous Doctor May 5, 2000
- E43 Cleverly Obtaining the Purple-Gold Bell May 12, 2000
- E44 Bravely Charging Lion Camel Ridge May 19, 2000
- E45 Great Sage Battles Three Demons May 26, 2000
- E46 Rescuing the Kingdom of Biqu Jun 2, 2000
- E47 Filling the Bottomless Pit Jun 9, 2000
- E48 The Confused Old King Jun 16, 2000
- E49 Causing Havoc in the Linked Caves Jun 23, 2000
- E50 Seeking a Husband in the India Kingdom Jun 30, 2000
- E51 Chang'e Subdues the Jade Rabbit Jul 7, 2000
- E52 Obtaining the True Scriptures at Vulture Peak 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.