Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 39
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 16 h 15 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 7, 1967 – September 30, 1967
- Season
- Winter 1967
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Seiichirou Uno
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 48/100
Tags & Tropes
Adventures of the Monkey King
Synopsis
In this film, because of complaints from children that Goku is depicted as too much of an eager student, he is instead portrayed as a very naughty modern boy. It then received so many complaints from the PTA about its bad language that it was forced out of the show after all. (Source: Official Site)
Should you watch Adventures of the Monkey King?
Adventures of the Monkey King has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 48/100.
Of the 296 AniList users who started it, 23.6% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 167 have finished it.
At roughly 16 h 15 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy — especially slapstick, classic literature, animals, anthropomorphism.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
39 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Music
- Seiichirou Uno
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Son Gokuu ga Hajimaru yo: Koufuu Daiou no Maki, My Son Goku
Related entries
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Adventures of the Monkey King FAQ
How many episodes does Adventures of the Monkey King have?
Adventures of the Monkey King has 39 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 16 h 15 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Adventures of the Monkey King?
About 16 h 15 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 20 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
Is Adventures of the Monkey King finished?
Yes. Adventures of the Monkey King has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 1967.
Is there a season 2 of Adventures of the Monkey King?
No sequel is listed for Adventures of the Monkey King as of October 2026.
Is Adventures of the Monkey King based on a manga?
No. Adventures of the Monkey King is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.