This video was originally planned to release on the 20th of September to coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival, before the Monkey King Festival that takes place in Hong Kong. It took forever to edit this video, but it's finished, and I hope you enjoy. Please watch the official release of LEGO Monkie Kid on Amazon Kids+ Video before it releases on Prime for free. This is not an Amazon advertisement, please support this awesome show.
@@Alexisdumbv unfortunately in the US, that is the only way to watch it legally. I’ve no idea where else you can watch it outside of Australia and the US.
They might pick on each other sometimes (DBK and PIF to Red Son) but it’s obvious that they care for one another, especially with the events that happen in seasons 3 & 4
The whiplash between the pirating part and the Amazon part at the end is so funny to me LMAO. Great video, great review on this show, i hope this show blows up!
FUN FACT; the 1996 Monkey King show was really popular in Indonesia. Watching it is like quintessential to growing up in the early 2000s. What's funny is that the localization team made the opening song in Indonesian rap, and it became such a meme among my and my brother's generation because of how memorable it is. AND YES SHOUT OUT TO FLYING BARK PRODUCTIONS, THEY ARE THE VERY TALENTED CREW BEHIND THE ANIMATION. _It's also confirmed in the casting that Nezha is there._
@@Gutslove surprisingly that's not my first introduction to the story, I first heard about it by reading the YA graphic novel "American Born Chinese" created by Gene Luen Yang, who not only wrote the first 5 series of Avatar graphic novels for Dark Horse Comics, but also created the New Superman comic series for DC and a graphic novel adaptation of the famous Superman radio story that knocked the KKK down a peg called "Superman Smashes the Klan"
Went back to this video and I’m impressed with how accurate your predictions were. Red Son’s symbol ended up mattering because his tie to the fire rings, Chang’e showed up, Zezha showed up and one of the rings was in fact at DBK’s home.
THEY MADE GLITCH TECHS TOO?! I just learned that they Did in fact make rotmnt but now I'm finding out they made Another show I Absolutely Adore???? Love that
The animation for this show is better than anything I've ever seen, I wish more shows were like this one, it's got such a good story, the characters are all super like-able, and it's so chaotic and comedic I love it!!! I've rewatched the show sooooo many times by now, I can't get enough of it!!
Man I love Flying Bark Productions (formerly Yoram Gross Studios named after the founder who is sadly passed away a few years ago) since the 90s. While The Magic Riddle was my first movie from them, The Adventures of Blinky Bill animated series was my first tv show from them as well (which I'm watching right now). I haven't seen everything from Flying Bark at the very least seeing a good amount of their stuff.
I think what i love this most about this show is how it continues with the original story of Journey to the West. minor spoilers but we do see past frenemies from Wukong's past like the Dragon of the East, where he got he's staff from and how that's connected to all the shenanigans going on in Season 3, mainly with Mei. i also love the fact Sean Schemmel, voice of Goku in the English dub, is playing the role as Son Wukong himself. a fitting role.
also: The Demon Bull Family. something about a family that do get prideful for one another when they fail but still respect and show affection is just a great thing to see. most evil families are at each other's throats to better the others so it's refreshing.
Oooh, I didn't realise that New Zealand had *both* seasons on TVNZ! I can finally watch Season 2! Loved your video as well. I don't think I'll ever get a set, but I really enjoy the theme. Unless they make some kind of dinosaur, but surely *that* isn't in Journey to the West.
So happy we can say we all got Monkie kid in the states now. Yeah only for Amazon prime and CN (though cn is a horrible censorship) still though can’t wait for season 4 dub and see what they come up next! Also amazing video just got into Monkie kid and to get the backround to these characters is so Amazing and super informative! Thank you so much please keep up the amazing work!!
Ok first off wow what an amazing video I’ve been obsessed with lego monkie kid and journey to the west throughout the entirety of 2021 And I’m so hyped for season 3 of monkie kid I can’t wait
Really loved the video. Its good to find another fan of overly sarcastic journey videos and totally agree the turtles deserve more love and recognition. I live in America so i kinda spoiled myself with your video lol but i was just so starved for content i just had to watch your review and i was NOT disappointed. Guess Im investing in a VPN to watch it on amazon lol.
I went to a Lego Store specifically to buy some Monkie Kid sets the other day, and the employee told me that they didn't have any physically (only on their website), because the theme didn't sale well here (I live in Europe)... which is sad. Fun sets and looks like the show is awesome too.
That’s very sad to hear. I went to my local LEGO store (USA California) and they had some sets hidden away at he back of the store. If by chance you live in the UK, LEGO Monkie Kid will air season 3 at the end of May via CITV, hopefully it’ll give the shop more incentive to put the physical sets? Wishful thinking.
I want to tell you how I learned about the novel Journey to the West. In fact, it all turned out so badly that I don't remember when it all started. I remember flipping through the tape tik tok and saw a short episode (lego monkie kid). After a long search, I was able to find this series in English voice acting and omg. I watched two seasons and two movies one day. Until then, I didn't even know that this series was shot from a famous novel. When I found out about it, I started that I was looking for all possible information. Oh God, I watched all the movies about Sun Wukong. There were even those who were deprived of English subtitles ... but how did I live without this wild monkey !? I am very happy to have discovered this story and these characters ) P.s. Macaque is the man I want to take away or kiss. Did you hear it in English voice Macaque? My heart just can't stand it ... this voice is just wonderful XD P.s.s. Your video turned out great and very interesting for those who have not watched or wanted to know some information ^^
I can’t recall when he used his laser eyes apart from when he was born. The Kaiju thing is more memorable, both during the Havoc in Heaven and the Journey :)
SEASON THREE SPOILERS:: In season three when mei gets the fire of sahmadi (probably spelled that wrong), tang sees a golden cicada that I guess gets him to read off the book which to helps in getting the fire but more importantly,,..TRIPITAKA WAS A REINCARNATION OF THE GOLDEN CICADA WHICH WAS I THINK A FRIEND OR STUDENT OF THE BUDDA -- TANG IS DEFINITELY RELATED TO HIM SOMEHOW EEEEE
This is the first video of yours that I've seen and I like it and you already even though i'm only half way through the video. I think I might subscribe. edit: I'll subscribe now, I can't wait to see what comes next.
I remember hearing about the monkey King somewhere and decided to look deeper into it and after watching the Overly sarcastic productions videos, I fell deeply in love with the Journey to to West saga And apparently now we have a beautifully animated show about it, already watched season 1 and 2 and can't wait for season 3
@@Teag_Brohman15 that’s honestly really great! Too bad it’s not available in English, tho. Hence my comment on how Amazon is not really handling the season that well after it’s been out since 2021
How exciting!! I’ve been keeping my eye on this show mostly because a) I love _Journey to the West_ (I grew up with the legend as a Canadian-born-Chinese and the Monkey King is my childhood hero) and because b) I enjoy the animation (you’re right that _Rise of the TMNT_ is amazing-although as someone who’s also watched the 1980s, 2003, 2012 versions, I will always have a soft spot for those too-the 2012 one especially). But yeah, I haven’t been watching this show itself, but it has my interest! So it’s neat seeing a proper review of it, and I enjoy the fact it’s so well-animated and so clearly a loving tribute to the novel itself. My favourite version of JttW is the 1999 cartoon (God its theme song is still amazing), and as an animation fan, it’s always awesome seeing a new adaptation of Sun Wukong. My one struggle with the fandom is personal and nothing too huge, but I do wish it was easier to find JttW stuff that didn’t have to do with the _Monkie Kid._ I’m mostly referring to the Tumblr tags since “Sun Wukong” etc is often directly tagged and the fandom is quite active within that tag. Still, I am glad the legend is getting more love, even if it’s for a very specific version of the legend. 😆 I do actually have to ask where you watch the Chinese version of the show! While I’ll probably also watch the English version, I do want to experience the Mandarin dub. This is partly due to the fact I’d love to practice my Chinese, but also because Chinese dubs are underrated outside of China (I realize how silly that sounds, but if you are at all familiar with Genshin Impact, you’ll know it’s a Chinese game and yet people act like its original is Japanese). Plus I’m a _major_ donghua fan who keeps track of a lot of animated series that comes out of China now. It doesn’t surprise me that Lego wanted to capitalize on China’s 1 billion population lol. China does it too haha. It’s why so many Chinese shows and websites and songs never promote outside of China-because if they really don’t want to, they don’t _have_ to. That being said, I’ve been extremely excited seeing how quickly donghua has progressed over the years, to the point of becoming more international, and while _Monkie Kid_ isn’t technically _Chinese_ itself, I happily welcome it to the donghua family. 💪
3 things: 1. Absolutely amazing video! 2. 21:26 That's just Amazon jacking up the price of an already retired set from the very early 2000s (you're still right about the actual LSW prices, but my point stands)
I’ve watched the third and fourth seasons already, I’ve been glued to any LMK news since season one ended 😊 I’m waiting for the season 4 special to continue working on that particular video
I think the first time I heard Sun Wukong might’ve been related to infernape aeons ago ngl. I know I’d heard of it way before I’d actually watched anything with him in it or read anything about him. I just can’t remember where I first heard it
I seen all three seasons of Lego Monkie Kid but I'm waiting for season 4 of Lego Monkie Kid to come out in English so I know what happens next. I love both Sun Wukong and Macaque.
I highly appreciate it! If by chance these links are by Gary, no problem, I’ve gotten them. But if they’re more clean and crisp in quality, send them my way!
I need to catch up in making my Seasons 3-4 review and then tackling 5 once we get a special (if one exists in the future), because THE PAIN DOES NOT STOP.
@@Gutslove I heard that s6 will be released in 2026 so i think the studio will focus on that to recreate the same animation qualities flying bark had for the series. But we can hope 😭
To be fair with the Gold and Silver Demons, they either went through reincarnation or are descendants of the original ones in the Journey to the West. 🤷🏻♀️ They could also just be random demons that adopted the name because it sounded cool. (they do look and act like the sort.) 😅
I love your words of speech. I love it. I know about that Lego monkey kid. I remember when i met. Mk. Mei. Sandy. And mo. I love that emoji faces. And you found it. You found the monkey king. Journey to the west. And monkey kid. You got chapters. Episodes? Nevermind. When do you met journey to the west? You Are Special. Like me and Emmet
This Is Chinese Folklore modernized and I love it, I also Chinese so I can apreactiate the care taken to make it accurate so, I don't have to be mad at it, and It's Lego and I LOVE LEGO
You what would be cool? If the episode featuring Chang'e was a crossover episode between *Monkie Kid* and *Over The Moon* And you what would be better? If that same episode had a orginal song
I loved this summary of LMK, very cool as a show. Seeing characters I grew up with in Legos makes me so happy! I would love to add some things as fun facts though (I'm Malaysian myself, growing up with these stories was a big deal for me) Praying you've seen s3&4 already, let's talk about what else LMK references:)! Let's use a character that appears in a lot of Chinese media that is in LMK but we sadly only saw a bit of, he has his own Lego figure thankfully. That would be Erlang Shen(二郎神) also known as Yang Jian! Osp's summary of JttW talks about him at the very start of the series, with him and Wukong having a transformation battle. He is loosely in JttW thought, as you know the JttW focuses more on the demons of Chinese mythology + the journey with the monk and his companions! But, LMK references more than just one Chinese novel. Investiture Of The Gods also known as Fengshen Yanyi (封神演義) is a story more focused on the Gods and goddesses of Chinese mythology. Character, story, and references wise, much more focus on Erlang as well (my boy!!) Erlang is also in Chinese stories listed as following : Lotus lantern ((宝莲灯)) The Story of the Three-eyed God and the Nine-headed Bird(二郎神大战九头鸟) And many more that are just small folk tales ! I used Erlang as an example to show how much references are linked to the characters in LMK that also appear not only in JttW but other Chinese medias! If you've been learning about JttW I highly recommend looking into the other classic Chinese novels as they remark an importance in the times of the actual dynasties of China (well also throwing in some fun storytelling) The four classic Chinese novels are: "Journey to the West" (西游记) Chapters - 100 "Water Margin" (水浒传) Chapters - 120 (wowie , I know) "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" (三国演义) Chapters - 120 "Dream of the Red Chamber" (红楼梦) Chapters - 120.. But those are just the most important writings of China, there are more wonderful novels that have english scripts somewhere! Have fun doing with what you wish with this information! (Side note, hope you're doing well!)
I hate that I'm pirating most of LEGO Monkie Kid I really want to support the show not because I want to give money to LEGO but that this show is honestly currently my favorite show right beside Spy X Family right now. also I really want to buy a Blu-Ray copy of the show but that sadly might not happen outside of china or ever.
Unfortunately this is how many of the fans even manage to watch it. We all want to support it but LEGO or the distribution companies just don’t give it to us when we’re willing to give them money. Hence my little Pirates of the Caribbean joke.
@@Gutslove I was really surprised about the animation quality it’s really incredible for a kids show. again I would LOVE to support the show and even showing my friends and family about this show. Just really want that Blu-Ray >:(
I am rotting to be able to watch it, the story is adapted SO FRICKEN GOOD AND OH MY THE CHARACTERS AND ARTSYLE JUST MWAH, but as of now my only source to the show are the reviews and the YT clips. WHY LEGO, WHYYYYYYY
@@Gutslove Thank you a lot for the info, even tho I am pretty sure my country will be one of the lasts to be able to watch the show. Also pretty good video, you touched to most important stuff and left a really good theory open with that map at the end
... Macaque needs therapy? I may know a guy, always has snacks, likes helping people, though he has some issues himself he needs to work out... may need a butt kicking if he goes too far and fuses with a lovecraftian god
also forgot to mention sun wukongs IMMORTAL the dude has like....8 layers of immortality as he Wrote his name off a scripture of death ate peaches said to give immortality from heaven ate special immortality pills from heaven. just to name a few
Fun fact it is actually not a headcanon he is trans- that *is cannon* it's just the writers can't include it because of the show being made for a Chinese audience but many drawings made by the official artists on Twitter feature him with the trans pride flag and I *think* even top surgery scars but I would have to go and grab them to double-check-
Unfortunately, this has been done too much in many shows, saying that a character is canonically something but they don’t say it in the show. Unless they do confirm it in the show proper (not a last second thing), it will remain a headcanon. Don’t just accept something as “canon”, unless it’s said so in the show. We’ve gone through this with countless other forms of media. Don’t accept breadcrumbs thinking they’re a 5 star meal. You deserve better.
Please check the date from where this video was first release. My comment was a theory, we all know about Chang’E being a cooking show host in LMK season 3.
I’m only here because I can’t determine if the team in the show are supposed to be reincarnated members of the og team or or they just random beings that happened to be around besides MK ofc ?😭
It’s hinted at in certain points that maybe they’re not the descendants, but then we have Sandy’s “flashback” in season 2 and also Mr. Tang referencing the Golden Cicada (along with being guided by one in season 3) We might never have an answer, but it’s fun to theorize!
@@Gutslove tis truly crazy they like play like they’re aren’t connected in anyway but in the ways you jus listed they totally could be but idk maybe sandy has his own incident because the og is smaller than him too
The information I gave in the video was still hard to come by, I tried my best to gather as many channels as I could for anyone who was interested in the show :)
Season 2 is now available via Amazon Prime in the United States, 9Now in Australia and unfortunately I’ve lost track of how many other TV channels and streaming services have now started to air the show. I highly suggest you follow MonkieCentral/MonkieKidNews on Instagram and Twitter, Monkie Central here on YT, they got a list of most of the specific channels in various countries that have LMK.
Still need to watch the Special I had some heavy family related drama happening that I had to put the review for seasons 3 and 4 on hold for the time being. But rest assured, they will be made.
If you’re in the US, only seasons 1-2 and their respective specials are available via Amazon Kids+. In Australia, it’s under 9Now (S1-2 and their specials). If you’re in the UK, all 3 seasons with their specials, including Season 3’s special that just finished airing TODAY, it’s under CITV. I’m unsure if they have a streaming service or app -they do have a website-, but that’s the only way for the time being.
I know. I made that statement near the end as a joke. Seasons 1&2 are up on Amazon Kids+, later on Prime. CITV in the UK has all three seasons and their specials.
