Monkey Season 2
Primal chaos ruled the worlds before Monkey. Now he is upon a journey as long as life!
In the worlds before Monkey, primal chaos reigned. Heaven sought order. But the phoenix can fly only when its feathers are grown. The four worlds formed again and yet again, as endless aeons wheeled and passed.
Time and the pure essences of Heaven, the moisture of the Earth, the powers of the sun and the moon all worked upon a certain rock, old as creation. And it became magically fertile. That first egg was named “Thought”. Tathagata Buddha, the Father Buddha, said, “With our thoughts, we make the world.”
Elemental forces caused the egg to hatch. From it then came a stone monkey. The nature of Monkey was irrepressible!
Episodes
Pigsy's Ten Thousand Ladies
42mMonkey, Pigsy and Sandy become disillusioned with the pilgrimage and go their separate ways.
The Dog's of Death
43mThe evil Dogs of Plague, disciples of the Great Hound of Hell, plan to kill Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy and Tripitaka.
You Win Some, You Lose Some
44mA powerful man called Shotenki and his demon master, Kokufki, lure all the men from surrounding villages to their casino in Ittakudo, where they spend all their time gambling.
Pigsy Learns a Lesson
44mThe Fraction Demon goes around asking children questions about fractions, and kidnaps those who answer correctly.
The Land with Two Suns
44mThe pilgrims enter a land where night never falls. For five hundred years, ever since the vulture demon Konsei-Maoh stole Dainichi Buddha’s sun-mirror, as soon as one sun sets another one rises.
The House of the Evil Spirit
44mAfter getting separated from Pigsy and Sandy, Monkey and Tripitaka find a creepy house in the middle of nowhere.
Am I Dreaming?
44mEvery night, Tripitaka’s sleep is disturbed by a recurring dream. In it, he’s being attacked by Lord Yuki, ruler of The Devil’s Hell.
The Tormented Emperor
44mEmperor Busoku, ruler of the country of Biku, is tormented at night by the ghost of Queen Seiko of Shitan, whose country he destroyed many years ago.
Between Heaven and Hell
44mThe pilgrims arrive at a sacred shrine called Chokken Shokoku. Every day, its many visitors pay to go through a hole in the wall that guarantees them entry to paradise in the after-life.
The Foolish Philosopher
42mA snobby princess has been kidnapped by a fish monster who wants to marry her, but she continually refuses because he’s too common.
Who Am I?
42mThe pilgrims eat some freshly picked mushrooms, and lose their memories. Monkey wanders off and joins a band of outlaws.
What Is Wisdom?
42mMonkey, Pigsy, Sandy and Tripitaka are on their way to the palace in The Land of Search for Understanding; the king insists on interviewing all pilgrims who pass.
The Fountain of Youth
44mTripitaka is shocked when his three followers bathe in a pool and are transformed into babies. It’s a Fountain of Youth, and it belongs to two Spirits of Time Passed.
Better The Demon You Know
46mAfter wandering through endless wilderness, Tripitaka and his starving disciples find themselves in a small town in the middle of nowhere.
A Shadow So Huge
42mChen-Gold, the world’s richest man, is advertising for a husband for his only daughter, beautiful Mai-Sun. Possessed of the Spirit of Greed, he eats gold in order to turn himself golden.
Keep on Dancing
43mA young goblin, Yung-Hu, is desperately in love with a married human woman called I-Ling.
Give and Take
45mWhile Tripitaka and his disciples sleep, The Illiterate Vampire appears and plans to bite Tripitaka. The others wake, and chase him away.
Such a Nice Monster
42mA gentle monster dresses up as a puppy dog and calls himself “a good dog” in an attempt to make friends. He desperately wants to be liked, but all the villagers are terrified of him.
The Fake Pilgrims
46mWhile taking a rest from their journey, the pilgrims are confronted by four sorcerers who are impersonating them. They plan to assassinate Tripitaka and his followers.
Pretty as a Picture
42mThe pilgrims are welcomed to a village headman’s house. The goddess tricks Tripitaka, and takes his place on the pilgrimage.
Mothers
43mThe pilgrims enter a country where an evil wasp witch with a magic whip flies on her chariot and steals children from their parents.
The Tenacious Tomboy
46mMt. Sekigutsu, famous for the flowers that bloom on its rocks, is ruled by a fearful demon called Seisai, who has the power to turn anything into stone.
Stoned
46mDisowned by his parents for being unable to do sorcery, the young demon Shosanpu practises on the unsuspecting pilgrims, but is soon found out.
Hungry Like The Wolf
46mAfter losing their way, the pilgrims find themselves heading towards Mt. Blue Wolf, a place where hideous wolf demons swagger like peacocks.
Monkey's Yearning
46mWhile having lunch, the pilgrims catch a mischievous young boy called Chou trying to steal food from them. Monkey takes him home, and falls instantly in love with his mother, Shugyoku.
At the Top of the Mountain
41mTripitaka has an ominous dream that his mother is dying. Concerned about his master, Monkey cloud-flies back to China, and finds Tripitaka’s mother, Wing-Chow, infected with a deadly plague.