Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Nippon TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
Monkey
Overview
Buddhist priest Tripitaka and his three disciples Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy, travel from China to India to fetch the Buddhist scriptures. They have been sent by Buddha, and getting these scriptures will bring peace to the people of the world.
This production, originally released in 1978, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Comedy.
- • Produced in China, Japan.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Masaaki Sakai
Monkey
Masako Natsume
Tripitaka
Shiro Kishibe
Sandy
Tonpei Hidari
Pigsy
Shunji Fujimura
Horse/Yu-Lung
Takayuki Akutagawa
Narrator
David Collings
Voice of Monkey
Gareth Armstrong
Voice of Sandy
Seasons
Season 1
26 Episodes • Aired 1978-10-01
A Buddhist monk, a mischievous monkey, a pig spirit, a kappa and their horse embark on a long, adventure-filled journey to retrieve holy scriptures.
Season 2
26 Episodes • Aired 1979-11-11
The mischievous Monkey and his companions continue their long and winding journey westward.
