Monkey
西遊記
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About
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.
Cast
Masaaki Sakai
as Monkey
Masako Natsume
as Tripitaka
Shiro Kishibe
as Sandy
Tonpei Hidari
as Pigsy
Shunji Fujimura
as Horse/Yu-Lung
Takayuki Akutagawa
as Narrator
David Collings
as Voice of Monkey
Gareth Armstrong
as Voice of Sandy
Peter Woodthorpe
as Voice of Pigsy
Andrew Sachs
as Voice of Horse / Yu-Lung
Maria Warburg
as Tripitaka (voice)
Episodes
Season 1
Monkey Goes Wild about Heaven
Mischievous King Monkey is summoned to Heaven, where he steals the heavenly peaches, and eats them to gain immortality. He fights two of the Emperor's officials, and all three of them are expelled to Earth. Monkey gets imprisoned under a mountain of rocks, while the other two are transformed into a pig monster (Pigsy) and a water monster (Sandy). Buddha says that a holy man must be sent to fetch holy scriptures from India, to save the world.
Monkey Turns Nursemaid
Buddha sends a messenger, the Boddhisattva Kuan-yin the Compassionate, to find a holy man to make the journey from China to India to fetch the large vehicle scriptures. She chooses the boy priest Hsüan Tsang, and bestows upon him the name Tripitaka. Joined by the irrepressible Monkey - with his magic wishing staff and magic powers - and a talking horse, this could be a journey to remember...
The Great Journey Begins
Tripitaka and the ever-impatient Monkey begin their perilous journey. Arriving at a village terrorised by a greedy and lustful monster, Monkey thus faces the wrath of Pigsy and his deadly muckrake. To cross the Mighty River of Flowing Sands, they must first pass the cannibalistic water monster Sandy. A sandstorm, an army of tiger ghosts - will Tripitaka end up as cat food, or will Monkey save the day?
Monkey Swallows the Universe
Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy, Tripitaka and the horse enter a land ruled by the demonic Golden Horn and his wife, Silver Horn. Bewitched by a beautiful lady, Pigsy discovers that all is not what it seems. An old woman proves too much to handle even for Monkey. Tripitaka and Sandy find themselves a bit tied up when left to their own devices. When a mysterious Taoist magician causes Golden Horn to lose his bottle, things start to look up.
The Power of Youth
In his mountain kingdom, the immature King of Youth dictates that everything old is useless. When the pilgrims approach, he decides to kidnap Tripitaka to gain the attention of Heaven and Earth, in an attempt to stop living in the shadow of his father, the King of Ox. When Monkey's powers prove no match for the King's fiery temper, and Pigsy and Sandy are otherwise engaged, who will save Tripitaka?
Even Monsters Can be People
When Monkey kills a girl and her elderly parents, Tripitaka is left with no choice but to punish him and send him back home to his mountain of fruit and flowers. No one believes Monkey's story that the people he killed were red, blue and yellow demons disguised as humans. When the pilgrims later discover that Monkey was telling the truth, Tripitaka finds himself in grave danger, and wishes he'd never denied the demons' existence.
The Beginning of Wisdom
Desperate for water due to the intense heat, the pilgrims find that the nearest village is completely dried up. The local water monster, who has a taste for the souls of boys, had cursed the village with a drought, because the villagers had no boys left to sacrifice to him. With Monkey's cloud out of action, brave Pigsy volunteers to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Pigsy Woos a Widow
When Monkey saves a pretty widow from the Demon Spirit of Great Snakes, amorous Pigsy falls snout over trotters in love with her, but she only has eyes for the celibate boy priest Tripitaka. The pilgrims move on, but Pigsy stays behind and tries to win the widow's heart; but time and time again, his true pig nature is revealed. When Monkey goes to fetch Pigsy, Tripitaka and eel-phobic Sandy end up in big trouble.
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Stream Monkey online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed action & adventure, comedy, and sci-fi & fantasy series originally produced in Japanese and released in 1978, it's earned a solid 8.1/10 from 17 viewers worldwide.
About Monkey
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. Across 2 seasons and 52 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.
Monkey Cast and Characters
The cast features Masaaki Sakai (as Monkey), Masako Natsume (as Tripitaka), Shiro Kishibe (as Sandy), Tonpei Hidari (as Pigsy), and Shunji Fujimura (as Horse/Yu-Lung). Their performances are a major reason Monkey has built such a passionate audience.
Where to Watch Monkey Online
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▶ Watch Monkey NowWhy People Are Watching Monkey
There's a reason Monkey keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, action sequences that don't feel cheap, and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey
Where can I watch Monkey online for free?
You can watch Monkey online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Monkey have?
Monkey has 52 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Monkey good? What's the rating?
Monkey holds a 8.1/10 rating based on 17 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Monkey?
The main cast includes Masaaki Sakai, Masako Natsume, Shiro Kishibe, and Tonpei Hidari, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Monkey available in Japanese?
Yes — Monkey was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Monkey released?
Monkey first aired in 1978.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monkey for free?
You can watch Monkey online for free on Bowood.TV. All 52 episodes across 2 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Monkey have?
Monkey currently has 2 seasons and a total of 52 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Monkey about?
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. It belongs to the Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres.
In which language is Monkey originally available?
Monkey was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Monkey first released?
Monkey first premiered on October 1, 1978 (1978). The series has since concluded its run.
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