Monkey Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1978 · Nippon TV · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Monkey have?
Monkey has 2 seasons and 52 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 1, 1978 to May 4, 1980.
Is Monkey renewed, ended, or canceled?
Monkey has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Monkey?
It takes 39h 0m (2340 minutes) to watch the complete run of Monkey. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 20 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 39 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 20 days.
Where can you stream or watch Monkey?
Monkey is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Monkey?
Monkey has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in Monkey?
The primary ensemble cast includes Masaaki Sakai as Monkey (age 80), Masako Natsume as Tripitaka (age 27 (deceased)), Shiro Kishibe as Sandy (age 71 (deceased)), Takayuki Akutagawa as Narrator (age 107).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Masaaki Sakai | Monkey | 80 |
| Masako Natsume | Tripitaka | 27 (deceased) |
| Shiro Kishibe | Sandy | 71 (deceased) |
| Takayuki Akutagawa | Narrator | 107 |
| David Collings | Voice of Monkey | 79 (deceased) |
| Gareth Armstrong | Voice of Sandy | 78 |
| Peter Woodthorpe | Voice of Pigsy | 72 (deceased) |
| Maria Warburg | Tripitaka (voice) | – |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Monkey are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.