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Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King

Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King

★ 8.5/10•1999•25m•Animation•Kids•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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.

Zhou Fengying · Creator

Fang Runnan · Creator

Fang Runnan · Director

Zhang Songlin · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageZH
First Air DateJul 23, 1999

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Monkey King is BornE120m

The Monkey King is Born

A stone monkey hatches from a rock on Flower Fruit Mountain and becomes king after successfully leaping behind a waterfall.

Jul 23, 1999

Episode 2 - Obtaining Treasure from the Dragon PalaceE224m

Obtaining Treasure from the Dragon Palace

Seeking a suitable weapon, the Monkey King creates a disturbance in the Dragon King's underwater palace and obtains the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden-Hooped Rod).

Jul 30, 1999

Episode 3 - Trouble While Tending HorsesE324m

Trouble While Tending Horses

Sun Wukong is offered a minor position in Heaven as Keeper of the Heavenly Horses (Bimawen) but, feeling insulted by the title, he rebels.

Aug 6, 1999

Episode 4 - Havoc in Heaven's PalaceE425m

Havoc in Heaven's Palace

Having declared himself "Great Sage, Equal of Heaven," Wukong fights the Celestial Army and wreaks havoc in the main halls of Heaven.

Aug 13, 1999

Episode 5 - Great Battle with Erlang ShenE524m

Great Battle with Erlang Shen

The Jade Emperor summons his nephew, the powerful Erlang Shen, who battles Wukong in a fierce duel and finally captures him.

Aug 20, 1999

Episode 6 - Cannot Escape Buddha's Palm (1)E623m

Cannot Escape Buddha's Palm (1)

Wukong is trapped in Laozi’s furnace, but he escapes; the Buddha intervenes, challenging Wukong to leap out of his palm.

Aug 27, 1999

Episode 7 - Cannot Escape Buddha's Palm (2)E724m

Cannot Escape Buddha's Palm (2)

Wukong attempts the impossible leap but fails and is imprisoned by the Buddha beneath the massive Five-Elements Mountain.

Sep 3, 1999

Episode 8 - Happy Reunion of Master and DiscipleE825m

Happy Reunion of Master and Disciple

The Tang Monk, Xuanzang (later Tripitaka), begins his journey to the West and passes the mountain, freeing Sun Wukong to be his disciple.

Sep 10, 1999

Episode 9 - Cleverly Subduing the White Dragon HorseE925m

Cleverly Subduing the White Dragon Horse

A dragon, son of the Dragon King, eats Xuanzang’s horse; Wukong helps subdue the dragon, who is then transformed into Xuanzang's new white steed.

Sep 17, 1999

Episode 10 - The Evil Monk Steals the KasayaE1025m

The Evil Monk Steals the Kasaya

The pilgrims stay at a monastery where a greedy old abbot plots to steal the precious Kasaya (monk's robe) given to Xuanzang by Guanyin.

Sep 24, 1999

Episode 11 - Subduing the Black Bear DemonE1125m

Subduing the Black Bear Demon

The abbot’s black bear demon friend steals the robe; Wukong battles and subdues the demon, recovering the garment.

Oct 1, 1999

Episode 12 - Pigsy Becomes a DiscipleE1225m

Pigsy Becomes a Disciple

In the Gaolao Village, Wukong subdues the lustful pig demon, Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), who agrees to join the pilgrimage as a second disciple.

Oct 8, 1999

Episode 13 - Dangerously Passing Yellow Wind RidgeE1325m

Dangerously Passing Yellow Wind Ridge

The group encounters a demon on Yellow Wind Ridge who uses a powerful sandstorm, forcing Wukong to seek aid from a divine helper.

Oct 15, 1999

Episode 14 - Accepting a Disciple at the Quicksand RiverE1425m

Accepting a Disciple at the Quicksand River

At the treacherous Quicksand River, the last disciple, Sha Wujing (Sandy), is subdued and joins the group.

Oct 22, 1999

Episode 15 - Stealing and Eating the Ginseng FruitE1525m

Stealing and Eating the Ginseng Fruit

At the Wuzhuang Temple, Pigsy and Wukong steal the temple’s precious Ginseng Fruits, which are said to grant immortality.

Oct 29, 1999

Episode 16 - Guanyin Saves the Immortal TreeE1625m

Guanyin Saves the Immortal Tree

The angry Taoist master, Zhenyuan Great Immortal, catches the disciples; Wukong damages the immortal tree, which Guanyin must heal to resolve the conflict.

Nov 5, 1999

Episode 17 - Three Attacks on the White Bone DemonE1725m

Three Attacks on the White Bone Demon

A female demon tries three times to capture Xuanzang by transforming into a woman, an old lady, and an old man, but Wukong sees through her disguises.

Nov 12, 1999

Episode 18 - Mistakenly Entering the Wave Moon CaveE1825m

Mistakenly Entering the Wave Moon Cave

Xuanzang, furious after Wukong seemingly kills innocent people (the demon's disguises), dismisses Wukong from the pilgrimage.

Nov 19, 1999

Episode 19 - Tang Sanzang Turns into a TigerE1925m

Tang Sanzang Turns into a Tiger

Xuanzang is captured by the Yellow Robe Demon in the Wave Moon Cave, who transforms the monk into a tiger.

Nov 26, 1999

Episode 20 - Pigsy Invites WukongE2025m

Pigsy Invites Wukong

Pigsy is sent to Flower Fruit Mountain to beg Wukong to return and save their Master from the demon.

Dec 3, 1999

Episode 21 - Danger at Flat-Top MountainE2125m

Danger at Flat-Top Mountain

The pilgrims encounter the Gold and Silver Horned Kings, two powerful demons armed with magical calabash gourds and ropes.

Dec 10, 1999

Episode 22 - Subduing the Demon at Lotus CaveE2225m

Subduing the Demon at Lotus Cave

Wukong uses his cleverness and transformations to trick and capture the two demon kings, recovering the powerful magical items.

Dec 17, 1999

Episode 23 - The Old King Entrusts in a DreamE2325m

The Old King Entrusts in a Dream

In the Kingdom of Wuji, Xuanzang receives a dream from the deceased old king, revealing that a fake king (a demon) has taken his place.

Dec 24, 1999

Episode 24 - Eliminating the Demon in the Kingdom of WujiE2425m

Eliminating the Demon in the Kingdom of Wuji

Wukong finds the old king's body in a well and helps restore him, then battles and defeats the shapeshifting demon that had usurped the throne.

Dec 31, 1999

Episode 25 - Wukong Meets the Holy ChildE2525m

Wukong Meets the Holy Child

The group encounters the Red Boy (Hong Hai'er), the son of the Bull Demon King, a powerful demon child who captures Xuanzang.

Jan 7, 2000

Episode 26 - Subduing Red BoyE2625m

Subduing Red Boy

Red Boy's powerful Samadhi True Fire nearly defeats Wukong, who must appeal to Guanyin to help subdue the child, who becomes her disciple.

Jan 14, 2000

Episode 27 - Contest of Strength in the Chechi KingdomE2725m

Contest of Strength in the Chechi Kingdom

In the Chechi Kingdom, the group finds three Daoist Immortals oppressing Buddhist monks; Wukong challenges them to a contest of magic.

Jan 21, 2000

Episode 28 - Great Sage Eliminates Three DemonsE2825m

Great Sage Eliminates Three Demons

Wukong, Bajie, and Sandy defeat the three demon immortals—a Tiger, a Deer, and an Antelope spirit—in a battle of supernatural skills.

Jan 28, 2000

Episode 29 - Night Obstruction at the Heaven-Connecting RiverE2925m

Night Obstruction at the Heaven-Connecting River

The pilgrims are stopped by the vast Heaven-Connecting River, which they can't cross, due to the influence of the Great White Turtle and a demon.

Feb 4, 2000

Episode 30 - Hard Fight with the One-Horned MonsterE3025m

Hard Fight with the One-Horned Monster

The group encounters a powerful water demon known as the Lingmo, or "One-Horned Monster," who captures the Master.

Feb 11, 2000

Episode 31 - Strange Encounter in the Women's KingdomE3125m

Strange Encounter in the Women's Kingdom

The pilgrims enter the Kingdom of Women, where Xuanzang is pressured to marry the queen, but Wukong devises a trick to escape.

Feb 18, 2000

Episode 32 - Forced Marriage at Pipa CaveE3225m

Forced Marriage at Pipa Cave

After leaving the kingdom, Xuanzang is captured by the Scorpion Demoness in the Pipa Cave, who tries to force him into marriage.

Feb 25, 2000

Episode 33 - The Real and Fake Sun WukongE3325m

The Real and Fake Sun Wukong

A Six-Eared Macaque appears, impersonating Wukong perfectly and causing trouble; the two look-alikes fight bitterly.

Mar 3, 2000

Episode 34 - Buddha Recognizes the MacaqueE3425m

Buddha Recognizes the Macaque

The two Wukongs go before the Buddha, who uses his spiritual sight to identify and expose the true identity of the Six-Eared Macaque, who is then slain.

Mar 10, 2000

Episode 35 - Trapped in the Flaming MountainsE3525m

Trapped in the Flaming Mountains

The journey is halted by the immense Flaming Mountains, which are too hot to cross, and they require the magical Iron Fan.

Mar 17, 2000

Episode 36 - Fierce Battle with the Bull Demon KingE3625m

Fierce Battle with the Bull Demon King

Wukong fights his sworn brother, the Bull Demon King, to obtain the Iron Fan, which is held by his wife, Princess Iron Fan.

Mar 24, 2000

Episode 37 - Burning the Silk-Web CaveE3725m

Burning the Silk-Web Cave

Pigsy is captured by seven beautiful Spider Demons who try to lure him; Wukong attempts to rescue him and burns their lair.

Mar 31, 2000

Episode 38 - Eliminating the Centipede DemonE3825m

Eliminating the Centipede Demon

The Master is poisoned by the Centipede Demon, the sworn brother of the Spider Demons; Wukong defeats the demon with help from a divine Star Lord.

Apr 7, 2000

Episode 39 - Redressing the Wrong at the Golden Light PagodaE3925m

Redressing the Wrong at the Golden Light Pagoda

Wukong investigates the theft of the Golden Light Treasure Pagoda relics by two demons, resolving a false accusation against two priests.

Apr 14, 2000

Episode 40 - Suffering Misfortune in the Fake Western HeavenE4025m

Suffering Misfortune in the Fake Western Heaven

The pilgrims encounter a group of demons disguised as the Buddha and his disciples, who capture Xuanzang in a false monastery.

Apr 21, 2000

Episode 41 - Maitreya Subdues the Demon BoyE4125m

Maitreya Subdues the Demon Boy

Wukong discovers the mastermind is the demon boy Huang Mei, who stole the magic of the Maitreya Buddha, who must come to subdue his own boy servant.

Apr 28, 2000

Episode 42 - Wukong Becomes a Famous DoctorE4225m

Wukong Becomes a Famous Doctor

In the Kingdom of India, Wukong acts as a traveling physician to cure the Queen, whose ailment is caused by a demon.

May 5, 2000

Episode 43 - Cleverly Obtaining the Purple-Gold BellE4325m

Cleverly Obtaining the Purple-Gold Bell

The Master is captured by a powerful Lion Demon armed with a magical Purple-Gold Bell that causes a lot of trouble for Wukong.

May 12, 2000

Episode 44 - Bravely Charging Lion Camel RidgeE4425m

Bravely Charging Lion Camel Ridge

The group faces the immense Lion Camel Ridge, where three formidable demon kings (Lion, Elephant, and Roc) hold an entire city captive.

May 19, 2000

Episode 45 - Great Sage Battles Three DemonsE4525m

Great Sage Battles Three Demons

Wukong fights the three powerful demon kings, who are finally revealed to be mounts of Manjusri, Samantabhadra, and the Buddha himself, who subdues them.

May 26, 2000

Episode 46 - Rescuing the Kingdom of BiquE4625m

Rescuing the Kingdom of Biqu

The group encounters a king who is being advised by a deer demon disguised as a Daoist, who is secretly stealing the life essence of children.

Jun 2, 2000

Episode 47 - Filling the Bottomless PitE4725m

Filling the Bottomless Pit

The Rat Demoness of the Bottomless Pit captures the Master; Wukong seeks help from Heaven, as the demon is the mouse who ate the Buddha's oil.

Jun 9, 2000

Episode 48 - The Confused Old KingE4825m

The Confused Old King

The king of the Kingdom of Xuanyang is confused and Wukong must clarify the situation surrounding the capture of Xuanzang.

Jun 16, 2000

Episode 49 - Causing Havoc in the Linked CavesE4925m

Causing Havoc in the Linked Caves

The Master is captured by the Rhinoceros King, who has linked his cave to the palace, causing further chaos before he is subdued.

Jun 23, 2000

Episode 50 - Seeking a Husband in the India KingdomE5025m

Seeking a Husband in the India Kingdom

The group arrives in the India Kingdom, where the princess announces she is seeking a husband; Wukong suspects something is wrong.

Jun 30, 2000

Episode 51 - Chang'e Subdues the Jade RabbitE5125m

Chang'e Subdues the Jade Rabbit

Wukong discovers that the princess is actually the Jade Rabbit from the moon (servant of the Moon Goddess, Chang'e), who captured the real princess.

Jul 7, 2000

Episode 52 - Obtaining the True Scriptures at Vulture PeakE5225m

Obtaining the True Scriptures at Vulture Peak

After enduring eighty-one trials, the pilgrims finally reach Vulture Peak (Griddhrakuta) in the West and are granted the sacred scriptures by the Buddha.

Jul 14, 2000

Actors

Qiao Zhen

Qiao Zhen

唐僧（配音）

Cheng Yuzhu

Cheng Yuzhu

猪八戒（配音）

Liu Feng

Liu Feng

沙悟净（配音）

Shen Xiaoqian

Shen Xiaoqian

孙悟空（配音）

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