Wukong Sun
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 4 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 23, 1999 – January 15, 2000
- Source
- Other source
- Original creator
- Chengen Wu
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- China
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
19h 4m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Classic Literature20%
TVFINISHEDRelease date TBA 5.8 / 10 AniList score
Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King
西游记• Xi You Ji
Synopsis
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 Diety Guanyin told Wukong that the Monk Tangsen will set him free, and Wukong will join him on a pilgrimage from China to India. The next day, Xuanzang came and set him 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 joins them on the journey; together, they face many dangers and evil creatures and sorcerers and learn to get along. (Source: Wikipedia)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King?
Only if you enjoy adventure and fantasy.
Reception is lukewarm: 58/100 on AniList, with 41% of 133 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #54 highest-rated anime of 1999.
16.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 19 h 4 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Chengen Wu
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Xi Jou Ji (2010)
Related entries
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Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King FAQ
How many episodes does Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King have?
Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King has 52 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 19 h 4 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King?
About 19 h 4 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King finished?
Yes. Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King has finished airing — the final episode aired January 15, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King?
No sequel is listed for Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King as of October 2026.
Is Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King based on a other source?
Yes. Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King adapts the other source by Chengen Wu.