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is an animated television series produced by B-Factory and animated by
Group TAC was a Japanese animation and computer graphics studio located in Shibuya, Tokyo, and founded in 1968 from former Mushi Pro staff. They worked on movies, videos, TV shows, and commercials, and contributed to all stages of the process, including ...
. The story is an adaptation of the 16th-century novel ''
Journey to the West ''Journey to the West'' () is a Chinese novel published in the 16th century during the Ming dynasty and attributed to Wu Cheng'en. It is regarded as one of the Classic Chinese Novels, great Chinese novels, and has been described as arguably the ...
''. To avoid religious implications, the
Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha (),* * * was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. According to Buddhist legends, he was ...
was named "The Guardian". The series was distributed in the United States by Sachs Family Entertainment and aired there in syndication from September 19 to December 12, 1998, with reruns lasting until September 26, 1999.
Bandai Entertainment was a Japanese anime, film production, and distribution company, established by Bandai and a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings. They focused mainly in international distribution of anime properties in North America. Most of the anime and ...
released ''Monkey Magic'' on VHS and DVD in the United States in mid-1999. Additionally, the series aired in Japan on
TV Tokyo JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as is a Japanese television station that serves as the flagship of the TX Network.Sunsoft , is a Japanese electronics manufacturer, video game developer and publisher. They are known for their video games under the brand name Sunsoft. History In April 1971, Sun Electronics Corporation (alternatively called Sun Denshi) was founded i ...
produced a
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video game based on the series.


Characters


Main characters

;Kongo (
Sun Wukong Sun Wukong (, Mandarin pronunciation: ), also known as the Monkey King, is a literary and religious figure best known as one of the main characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel ''Journey to the West''. In the novel, Sun Wukong is a monk ...
or Goku) :Kongo is the main character. In the series, Kongo is portrayed as a brash yet
virtuous A virtue () is a trait of excellence, including traits that may be moral, social, or intellectual. The cultivation and refinement of virtue is held to be the "good of humanity" and thus is valued as an end purpose of life or a foundational pri ...
monkey, who seeks to gain divine powers in order to become the strongest warrior there is. ;Sanzoh :Sanzoh is the incarnation of the tang
priest A priest is a religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and one or more deity, deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in parti ...
known as
Tang Sanzang Tang Sanzang is a Buddhist monk and pilgrim who is a central character in the 16th century novel ''Journey to the West'' by Wu Cheng'en. His birth surname name was Chen (), but having been found in a river as a baby--he was abandoned after bir ...
. ;Runlay (
White Dragon Horse The White Dragon Horse, known as Bai Long Ma (), and ''Yü Long'' (), in Chinese, is one of the main characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel ''Journey to the West''. He is Tang Sanzang's steed who later became one of the Babu Tianlong Guangli ...
) :Runlay is a
Chinese dragon The Chinese dragon or loong is a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, Chinese folklore, and Chinese culture generally. Chinese dragons have many animal-like forms, such as Bixi (mythology), turtles and Chiwen, fish, but are most commonly ...
that serves as a principal character in the series who accompanies Kongo and Sanzoh on their journey west. She is the daughter of a dragon king, and possess great supernatural abilities to disguise her appearance and conjure storms through the use of her dragon globe, a magical orb that serves as the source of her magic.


Members of Celestial Heavens

;The Jade Emperor (
Jade Emperor In the Chinese mythology, myths and Chinese folk religion, folk religion of Chinese culture, the Jade Emperor or Yudi is one of the representations of the Primordial Divinity (Tai Di), primordial god. In Taoist theology, he is the assistant of ...
) :The Jade Emperor is a rather old man that sits atop his throne, which is supported by a large golden dragon statue. Overall, the Jade Emperor is a pacifist in his ways. ;The Empress Dowager (
Queen Mother of the West The Queen Mother of the West, known by #Names, various local names, is a mother goddess in Chinese folk religion, Chinese religion and Chinese mythology, mythology, also worshipped later in neighbouring countries. She is attested from ancient ...
) :The queen of the Celestial Heaven and the wife of the Jade Emperor. ;Fujin (
Taibai Jinxing Taibai Jinxing () is a deity in Chinese folk religion and Taoism. He is the son of Bai Di, the White Emperor, and his name means 'Evening Star'. The Fengshen Yanyi refers to him as an aide in the entourage of the Jade Emperor. In Chinese astr ...
) :A high-ranking official of the Celestial Heavens. Fujin acts as the primary messenger of the Jade Emperor. ;Prince Nata ( Nehza) :A high-ranking official within the Celestial Heavens. Nata is a rather young child and rides atop a carpet like jet cloud. He is the son of the Celestial General of the South, and is a warrior with skills that rival Refang's, the strongest warrior of the Celestial Heavens. ;
Lao Tzu Laozi (), also romanized as Lao Tzu #Name, among other ways, was a semi-legendary Chinese philosophy, Chinese philosopher and author of the ''Tao Te Ching'' (''Laozi''), one of the foundational texts of Taoism alongside the ''Zhuangzi (book) ...
:The royal
alchemist Alchemy (from the Arabic word , ) is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practised in China, India, the Muslim world, and Europe. In its Western form, alchemy is first ...
and top
scientist A scientist is a person who Scientific method, researches to advance knowledge in an Branches of science, area of the natural sciences. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engag ...
of the Celestial Heaven, and is considered the smartest person there.


Members of the Underworld

;Dearth Voyd :The main enemy throughout the Monkey Magic series. Dearth Voyd is present within the underworld area, in which he resides within a large castle like area with a revolving sun like blade behind. Just like the Guardian plays the role of God in the series, Dearth Voyd one is similar to the Devil, given his desire to destroy the Guardian's teachings and deep hatred towards all that is good. ;Slime Lord :Slime Lord is a large
chef A chef is a professional Cook (profession), cook and tradesperson who is proficient in all aspects of outline of food preparation, food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. The word "chef" is derived from the term (), the di ...
themed
eel Eels are ray-finned fish belonging to the order Anguilliformes (), which consists of eight suborders, 20 families, 164 genera, and about 1000 species. Eels undergo considerable development from the early larval stage to the eventual adult stage ...
who enjoys being the # 1 cook under Dearth Voyd.


Deities

;The Guardian (The Buddha) :Literally translating as
Lord Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha (),* * * was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. According to Buddhist legends, he was ...
. "The Guardian" is meant to be the legendary most powerful of all Buddha's - the Tathagata Buddha. ;Lady Blossom (
Guanyin Guanyin () is a common Chinese name of the bodhisattva associated with Karuṇā, compassion known as Avalokiteśvara (). Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means " he One WhoPerceives the Sounds of the World". Originally regarded as m ...
) :Lady Blossom is the incarnation of
Bodhisattva Guanyin Guanyin () is a common Chinese name of the bodhisattva associated with Karuṇā, compassion known as Avalokiteśvara (). Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means " he One WhoPerceives the Sounds of the World". Originally regarded as m ...
, a major entity during their journey.


Credits


Cast (Japan)

* Gokuu:
Shoutarou Morikubo is a Japanese voice actor and singer who has voiced characters in anime, drama CDs, and video games. He was formerly affiliated with I'm Enterprise, Sigma Seven and VIMS. His most notable roles were Shikamaru Nara from ''Naruto'', Souji Okita ...
* Sanzo: Megumi Tano * Motoboss:
Hisao Egawa is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo who works for Aoni Production. Egawa is most known for the roles of Shin'ichi Maki in ''Slam Dunk'', Geki Kuroiwa in '' Brave Command Dagwon'', Geki Hyūma and Goldymarg in ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'', Og ...
* Motte:
Satsuki Yukino , better known by her stage name (previously , ), is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actress. She was a member of Ken Production until 2016. Filmography Anime series Movies and films OVA * ''Virgin Fleet'' (1998), Satsuki Yukimizawa ...
* Akakesu:
Yuji Ueda Yuji or Yu Ji may refer to: * Yūji, a common masculine Japanese given name * Yu Ji (painter), a Qing dynasty painter and calligrapher * Consort Yu (Xiang Yu's wife) (虞姬; Yuji), the concubine of Xiang Yu, subject of the play ''Farewell My Concu ...
* Jiji:
Katsuhisa Hōki is a Japanese actor. He is affiliated with Aoni Production. His former stage name is . He is best known for his roles in '' Transformers: Armada'' (as Smokescreen), ''Higurashi When They Cry'' (as Teppei Hōjō), and ''One Piece'' (as Gekko Mo ...
* Prince Naada:
Fujiko Takimoto is a Japanese voice actress. She has been married to her '' Mahoromatic'' co-star Hideki Ogihara on February 2, 2014. Filmography Anime *'' Mahoujin Guru Guru'' (1994) (Nike) *'' Captain Tsubasa J'' (1994) (Sanae Nakazawa) *'' Kiko-chan Smil ...
* Jirou Shinkun:
Tōru Furusawa is a Japanese voice actor. Notable voice roles Voice roles Television animation *'' Anime Ganbare Goemon'' (Mr. Protein) *''Cardcaptor Sakura'' ( Yoshiyuki Terada (first season)) *''Fushigi Yûgi'' ( Nakago) *''Kurau Phantom Memory'' (Inspect ...
* Jade Emperor: Tomohisa Asō * Taihakku:
Chafurin , better known by his stage name is a Japanese actor and narrator who is affiliated with Office Osawa. He graduated from Toyo University, and he often plays middle-aged or older characters in anime. Filmography Television Original net animati ...
* Bukyoku:
Kōji Ishii is a Japanese voice actor. His major roles include: Koutaro Taiga in ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'', Giovanni Bertuccio in '' Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo'', Shigematsu in '' Toriko'', and Prime Minister Honest in '' Akame ga Kill!' ...
* Senrigan:
Konami Yoshida Konami Yoshida (, formerly ; born June 6, 1967) is a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. Filmography Television animation *Woman (A) in Armored Police Metal Jack (1991) *Maria Shiratori, Hidenori Kondo in Matchless Raijin-Oh (1991) *Taeko ...
* Junpuuji:
Masaya Onosaka is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production. In 2010 he won the "Best Personality" Seiyu Award. Onosaka was born in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. He is known for his Kansai accent in some of his roles. He is the known dub actor of Zhao Yu ...
* Lao-Tzu: Keiichi Sonobe * Queen Mother of the West:
Rin Mizuhara , also known as Ako Mayama (真山亜子), is a Japanese voice actress who is known for playing young boys or scruffy old ladies. She is best known for playing Sugiyama-kun in the TV series Chibi Maruko-chan. Life Ako Mayama is a native of Gifu ...
* Urabuddha:
Fumihiko Tachiki is a Japanese voice actor, live-action actor, and narrator. Career Tachiki is known for his low voice. He serves as the narrator for ''Pride Fighting Championships'' and Dream. He and Toshiyuki Morikawa formed the band "2HEARTS" in 2003. Their s ...
* Batty:
Wataru Takagi is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Chiba Prefecture. He is affiliated with Arts Vision. He is best known for his roles in ''One Piece'' (as Bellamy), ''Bleach'' (as Ganju Shiba), ''Detective Conan'' (as Genta Kojima and Wataru Takagi) ...
* Master Subodye :
Kōichi Kitamura , better known by the stage name , was a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actor born in Osaka, Japan. Kitamura was employed by the talent management agency Mausu Promotion. He is known for dubbing roles played by Peter Cushing. He died on Oc ...
* Kudai:
Kentarō Itō is a Japanese voice actor and stage actor who was born in Hachiōji. He is currently affiliated with Mausu Promotion and is representative of Theater Company K-Show. He has taken over some of the roles held by the late Kazuyuki Sogabe and Tak ...
* Kidai:
Hiroyuki Yoshino is a Japanese voice actor and singer. On leading roles, he played Yoshimori Sumimura in '' Kekkaishi'', Hibiki Tokai in '' Vandread'', Yuji Kagura in ''Tona-Gura!'', Takumi Nishijō in '' Chaos;Head'', Yusuke "Bossun" Fujisaki in '' Sket Dance ...
* Kadai:
Shigenori Sōya is a Japanese voice actor who was born in Nagano Prefecture and is affiliated with 81 Produce. He usually does supporting characters such as Basil Hawkins from ''One Piece'' Filmography Television animation * ''Guin Saga'' (2009) - (Goranth) * ...
* Bosatsu:
Ai Satō is a Japanese actress and voice actress working with Ken Production. Filmography Anime 1969 *Sazae-san (Mariko Hasegawa) 1985 * Ninja Robots (Francois Queen, Maria) 1986 *Anmitsu Hime (Chāshū, Kanoko's Mother) *Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol ...
* The Buddha:
Hikaru Hanada is a Japanese voice actor and actor, who is affiliated with Office Osawa. He is known for roles such as Usami Akihiko in '' Junjou Romantica''. Filmography Anime television *''Doraemon (1979 anime)'' (1999) (Buffalo, Caster) *''Mobile Suit Gunda ...
* Manriki Daiou:
Hideyuki Umezu was a Japanese actor who specialized in voice acting. Biography Graduated from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, he said that if he hadn't become an actor, he would have become a dentist. The catalyst for starting acting was when a friend ...
* Ronrei:
Yuko Sasamoto is a Japanese voice actress. Filmography Anime *'' Cyborg Kuro-chan'' (1999) – Pooly, Nyan Nyan Army No. 2/Spyder, Lily *''Hamtaro'' (2000) – Mimi (Momo Iwata) *'' Gate Keepers'' (2000) – Ayako Isagai *'' Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' (20 ...


Staff (series)

* Series Director: Tameo Kohanawa * CG Director: Hiroshi Arima * Original Character Design:
Susumu Matsushita Susumu Matsushita (松下進 ''Matsushita Susumu''; born February 6, 1950, in Fussa, Tokyo) is a Japanese manga artist known for his unique American comic–influenced design. His most famous works are the designing of the mascots and of the Ori ...
* Character Design:
Masahiko Ohta (born January 4, 1967) is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and animation director. Biography He worked on "Bit the Cupid" and "Hare Tokidoki Buta” at Group TAC before leaving the company in 1998 to start his own business. He has w ...
* Music: Alex Wilkinson epi 2-13, Shun Suzuki * Script: Larry Parr, Soji Yoshikawa * Editing: Kouichi Katagiri * CG Producer: Hiroshi Arima * Producer: Takashi Sakurai * Production: 1998 S. Matsushita Co.*B-F/Monkey Magic Productions


Cast (United States)

*Kongo/Sarge: Sam Vincent *Fanya/Blossom:
Kathleen Barr Kathleen Barr is a Canadian voice actress. She is best known for voicing Marie Kanker and Kevin in ''Ed, Edd n Eddy'' and Trixie Lulamoon and Queen Chrysalis in '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic''. She also voiced Henri Richard Maurice ...
*Sanzoh/Redchimp:
Richard Ian Cox Richard Ian Cox (born October 3, 1973) is a Welsh-born Canadian actor. He is best known for his voice work for English-language dubs of anime, mainly for '' Inuyasha''. Cox gained prominence for playing the character of Henry Dailey's (played ...
*Wowser/Sonicmate/Fujin/Lao Tzu:
Terry Klassen Terry Klassen is a Canadian voice actor, ADR director and writer. Before animation, Klassen worked in radio in Winnipeg (CITI-FM), Toronto (Q107), Calgary (CFAC), Portage la Prairie (CFRY) and part-time at CFOX and CFMI. In animation, he is best ...
*Prince Nata:
Andrew Francis Andrew Michael Scott Francis is a Canadian actor. He has appeared in many television shows and films including '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'' as Shining Armor, '' MegaMan NT Warrior'' as MegaMan.EXE, '' Monster Rancher'' as Genki, '' ...
*Refang/Milesight/additional voices:
Scott McNeil Scott McNeil is an Australian actor based in Canada, known for his live-action work as well as his roles in animation. His voice roles include Ace the Bat-Hound in '' Krypto the Superdog'', Voltar in '' League of Super Evil'', Jetfire, Backstop ...
*Runlay: Rochelle Greenwood *Batty: Michael Dobson ;Opening: # "Holy Mission" by Raphael (Episodes: 1-13) ;Ending: # "F" by Angelique (Episodes: 1-13) U.S. ''(Monkey Magic TV)'' ;Opening: : (1-13) "Monkey Magic" by Thomas Marolda ;Ending: : (1-13) "Kiotoshi" from the CD release "Gaia-Onbashira" by Kitaro


References


External links


Journey to the West
Comprehensive and detailed website with in-depth information about Journey to the West, the book Monkey was based on.

Part of this page contains information on Monkey Magic.

* {{Journey to the West Animated television series about monkeys Bandai Entertainment anime titles Chinese mythology in anime and manga Group TAC Television shows based on Journey to the West TV Tokyo original programming Monkey King