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Monkey

TV-PG1978–19802 seasons
IMDb 8.4

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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.

Action & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
BuddhismMartial ArtsKung FuBased On Novel Or BookMythologyLegendMongoliaMonkeySaiyukiChinese Mythology

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What is Monkey (1978) 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.

Who stars in Monkey?

Monkey stars Masaaki Sakai (Monkey), Masako Natsume (Tripitaka), Shiro Kishibe (Sandy), Tonpei Hidari (Pigsy), Shunji Fujimura (Horse/Yu-Lung).

How many seasons does Monkey have?

Monkey has 2 seasons. There are 52 episodes in total.

Is Monkey worth watching?

Monkey holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. Fans of Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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