Monkey 1978
What is Monkey?
The television series "Monkey" is a production based on a classic Chinese novel. The story revolves around a group of travelers from China who embark on a journey to India.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- First aired
- Oct 1, 1978
- Last aired
- May 4, 1980
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "Monkey" is a production based on a classic Chinese novel. The story revolves around a group of travelers from China who embark on a journey to India. A Buddhist priest and his three disciples are the main characters in this journey. Their mission is to retrieve a set of scriptures that are considered essential for bringing peace to the world. The priest has been sent by a significant figure in Buddhism to undertake this task. The scriptures are located in India, and the group must travel a great distance to obtain them. The journey is likely to be challenging, but the characters are determined to complete their mission. The series is based on a classic Chinese novel, but further details about the novel or the series are not provided.
Should you watch it?
“A Buddhist priest and his three disciples journey from China to India to retrieve sacred scriptures.”
- classic fantasy premise
- mythological adventure
- dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy classic adventure stories based on mythological journeys.
The series is rated TV-PG.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 Monkey Goes Wild about Heaven Mytharc Oct 1, 1978
- E2 Monkey Turns Nursemaid Core Oct 8, 1978
- E3 The Great Journey Begins Core Oct 15, 1978
- E4 Monkey Swallows the Universe Core Oct 22, 1978
- E5 The Power of Youth Core Oct 29, 1978
- E6 Even Monsters Can be People Core Nov 5, 1978
- E7 The Beginning of Wisdom Core Nov 12, 1978
- E8 Pigsy Woos a Widow Core Nov 19, 1978
- E9 What Monkey Calls the Dog-Woman Core Nov 26, 1978
- E10 Pigsy's in the Well Mytharc Dec 3, 1978
- E11 The Difference Between Night & Day Core Dec 10, 1978
- E12 Pearls Before Swine Core Dec 17, 1978
- E13 The Minx and the Slug Core Dec 24, 1978
- E14 Catfish, Saint and the Shape-Changer Core Jan 7, 1979
- E15 Monkey Meets the Demon Digger Core Jan 14, 1979
- E16 The Most Monstrous Monster Core Jan 21, 1979
- E17 Truth and the Grey Gloves Devil Core Jan 28, 1979
- E18 Land for the Locusts Core Feb 4, 1979
- E19 The Vampire Master Core Feb 11, 1979
- E20 Outrageous Coincidences Core Feb 18, 1979
- E21 Pigsy, King and God Mytharc Feb 25, 1979
- E22 Village of the Undead Core Mar 4, 1979
- E23 Two Little Blessings Core Mar 11, 1979
- E24 The Fires of Jealousy Core Mar 18, 1979
- E25 The Country of Nightmares Mytharc Mar 25, 1979
- E26 The End of the Way Mytharc Apr 1, 1979
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Pigsy's Ten Thousand Ladies Mytharc Nov 11, 1979
- E2 The Dogs of Death Core Nov 18, 1979
- E3 You Win Some, You Lose Some Core Nov 25, 1979
- E4 Pigsy Learns a Lesson Core Dec 2, 1979
- E5 The Land with Two Suns Core Dec 9, 1979
- E6 The House of the Evil Spirit Mytharc Dec 16, 1979
- E7 Am I Dreaming? Core Dec 23, 1979
- E8 The Tormented Emperor Core Dec 30, 1979
- E9 Between Heaven and Hell Core Jan 7, 1980
- E10 The Foolish Philosopher Core Jan 13, 1980
- E11 Who Am I? Core Jan 20, 1980
- E12 What is Wisdom? Core Jan 27, 1980
- E13 The Fountain of Youth Core Feb 3, 1980
- E14 Better The Demon You Know Core Feb 10, 1980
- E15 A Shadow So Huge Core Feb 17, 1980
- E16 Keep on Dancing Core Feb 24, 1980
- E17 Give and Take Core Mar 2, 1980
- E18 Such a Nice Monster Core Mar 9, 1980
- E19 The Fake Pilgrims Core Mar 16, 1980
- E20 Pretty as a Picture Core Mar 28, 1980
- E21 Mothers Core Mar 30, 1980
- E22 The Tenacious Tomboy Core Apr 6, 1980
- E23 Stoned Core Apr 13, 1980
- E24 Hungry Like The Wolf Core Apr 20, 1980
- E25 Monkey's Yearning Mytharc Apr 27, 1980
- E26 At the Top of the Mountain Mytharc May 4, 1980
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A priest named Tripitaka travels with his disciples to fetch Buddhist scriptures to bring peace to the world.
Where was the show filmed?
The series was filmed in Northwest China.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are the priest Tripitaka and his three disciples named Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy.
What is the show also known as?
The series is also known as Saiyuuki and is sometimes referred to as Monkey Magic.
What genres does the show cover?
The show encompasses action, adventure, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy.
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