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Monkey

8.0
2 seasons
52 episodes
Ended
Action & Adventure
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:October 1, 1978
Last Aired:May 4, 1980
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
Nippon TV

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (2)

Season 1

Season 1

26 episodes

Aired: 1978

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

Season 2

26 episodes

Aired: 1979

The mischievous Monkey and his companions continue their long and winding journey westward.

Production

Nippon Television Network Corporation

International Television Films

Tsuburaya Productions

Toho Eizo Bijutsu