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Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King Full Poster - Streaming Details

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Status: Ended

Network: CCTV

Type: Scripted

Rating: 8.4/10

Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King

TV SERIES 1999 1 SEASON

Overview

Sun Wukong, who was born from a magic stone, has been imprisoned underneath a mountain for five centuries for his mischief in the heavens. One day, the Guanyin told Monkey that the Monk Tang Sanzang will set him free and Monkey will join him on a pilgrimage from China to India. The next day, Tripitaka came and set Monkey free, and the two started their Journey to the West. Along the way, they meet two new friends, Zhu Bajie and the Hermit Sha Wujing, who join them on the journey; together, they face many dangers and evil creatures and sorcerers and learn to get along.

This production, originally released in 1999, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.4 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Animation and Kids.
  • • Produced in China.
  • • Original Language: Mandarin.

Directed By

Fang Runnan

Written By

Zhang Songlin, Wang Dawei

Starring Cast

Seasons

Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

52 Episodes • Aired 1999-07-23

No season overview provided for this season.

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