Sun Wukong | The Monkey King

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • Armed with superhuman physicality and powerful magic, the monkey king known as Sun Wukong goes on to create a whirlwind of mayhem, earning him a tumultuous relationship with the gods. Hear the magical tale of a monkey born from stone, who rose up to become a king, would go on to learn the ways of immortality, and battle the hardiest of the immortal world!
    MYTHOLOGY HAS BEEN TOLD AND RETOLD IN MANY FORMS ACROSS TIME, STORIES AND ACCOUNTS MAY VARY.
    MUSIC:
    "Yangtze River"
    "Fenghuang"
    "The Forbidden City"
    "The Five Guardians"
    "In the Shadows"
    by Brandon & Derek Fiechter
    OPENING:
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    REFERENCES:
    "Journey to the West" Arthur Waley translation
    “Dragons, Gods, and Spirits from Chinese Mythology” by Tao Tao Liu Sanders
    “Chinese Myths & Folk Tales”
    “Myths & Legends”
    www.nationsonl...
    journeytothewe...
    mythopedia.com...
    If I used your artwork please let me know so I can give proper credit!

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  • @ChengHow1979
    @ChengHow1979 3 роки тому +3875

    Sun Wukong learned 72 transformations and "hyperspace traveling" from an immortal, snatched an unbreakable golden stick and golden armor of immunity from a bunch of sea dragons, stolen and ate forbidden fruits of longevity, pumped himself full of heavenly drugs & adrenaline ... he is practically unkillable... so OP XD

    • @Kloutrous808
      @Kloutrous808 3 роки тому +279

      he's like 5 times immortal

    • @cosmicdoggo9296
      @cosmicdoggo9296 3 роки тому +250

      He is also inspiration for Goku

    • @ChengHow1979
      @ChengHow1979 3 роки тому +88

      @Chav Catcher why do u think he massacre the entire angel squad in heaven 😂

    • @funguus
      @funguus 3 роки тому +95

      Those drugs just granted him temporary invularability, and his opponents were mostly grunts and middle level personnel; during his journey to the west, there are enemies stronger than him, and there are times where he is almost killed.

    • @alaricpalaiologos665
      @alaricpalaiologos665 3 роки тому +32

      Just read "Journey to the West" or "Monkey"

  • @thatoneguy6142
    @thatoneguy6142 2 роки тому +776

    I like Sun Wukong because :
    1. Monke
    2. He can create doppelgangers
    3. Is super strong
    4. Reflects how people can change
    5. Shows how desperate mortals want to be immortal
    6. Has a fucking Golden Staff that can change size!
    7. He is basically feared by most gods

    • @roberthenry6368
      @roberthenry6368 2 роки тому +24

      Almost all the gods,

    • @emanueldargan
      @emanueldargan 2 роки тому +40

      He also bullied the gods into calling him great sage

    • @seedialsr8621
      @seedialsr8621 Рік тому +17

      And let’s not forget his other form buddha wukong

    • @wanderingviewer8411
      @wanderingviewer8411 Рік тому +29

      I also have a golden staff that could change size depending on my mood.

    • @donuts9549
      @donuts9549 Рік тому +1

      Also Monke > Nezha

  • @johnsteiner3417
    @johnsteiner3417 3 роки тому +3004

    The fact that Buddha literally gives Sun Wukong the middle finger is the best part! :D

  • @vengejin9742
    @vengejin9742 3 роки тому +2383

    how many immortality you want?
    wukong: yes

  • @eccentricthought4511
    @eccentricthought4511 3 роки тому +1362

    How is this not the jade emperor’s fault for asking a monkey to guard fruit

    • @nightwolf8182
      @nightwolf8182 3 роки тому +136

      Ikr right
      Why would someone want a monkey guard fruits?

    • @jotpp7997
      @jotpp7997 3 роки тому +146

      Image living in the clouds without watching discovery channel about monkeys

    • @eccentricthought4511
      @eccentricthought4511 3 роки тому +87

      I feel like wukong was set up

    • @firepuppies4086
      @firepuppies4086 3 роки тому +28

      "I don't know what I expected"

    • @KDizzy6
      @KDizzy6 3 роки тому +70

      To be fair, he also asked a dog to watch a heaping plate of bacon. So maybe he's none too knowledgeable about animal behavior.

  • @ET-Wonder1
    @ET-Wonder1 3 роки тому +1496

    A certain wise man once said:
    “It’s not just about living forever. The trick is living with yourself forever”

    • @aceundead4750
      @aceundead4750 3 роки тому +36

      The trick to that is multiple personalities. Technically dont gotta live with yourself that way, just let one of the other personalities have control when you start feeling guilt for living.

    • @tololgoblok4338
      @tololgoblok4338 3 роки тому +14

      Probably said by a old pirate. 😂

    • @isakn7975
      @isakn7975 3 роки тому +7

      @@aceundead4750 oh no😂

    • @t.ibcs2yt88
      @t.ibcs2yt88 3 роки тому +11

      The father of sparrow 😁😁😁

    • @memeadict5551
      @memeadict5551 3 роки тому +3

      @@t.ibcs2yt88 corect

  • @kirbymarchbarcena
    @kirbymarchbarcena 3 роки тому +573

    Sun Wukong may not be physically hurt but only his ego...which makes him go bananas in the heavens

  • @Hug0Pro
    @Hug0Pro 3 роки тому +523

    Fun fact: 72 transformations technique was just a name, he could in fact transform into anything even, get this, transform into a version of himself that is as strong as his opponent. Then he can use his thousands of body hairs to clone that very same transformation and the clones are AS STRONG as the original.
    I know I know. OP as fuck.

    • @库拉-m1l
      @库拉-m1l 2 роки тому +6

      The cloned self has no original power and is easily defeated

    • @voken1380
      @voken1380 2 роки тому +51

      @@库拉-m1l where are you getting this his clone has the same abilities as the original meaning the clone can become just as strong as any opponent and also make another clone etc Wukong is ridiculous

    • @tommygun4552
      @tommygun4552 2 роки тому +24

      @@库拉-m1l no it cannot be easily defeated, only wukong has the power to reduce the clone that has the same powers and abilities as him to a cloud of smoke...

    • @ngengahnamte8682
      @ngengahnamte8682 2 роки тому +25

      Not anything though,he can't transform into Gods and highly powerful ones like Jade Emperor,Buddha etc..but for the most part yeah his opponent will face 100 dopplegangs of himself/herself..

    • @love1951
      @love1951 2 роки тому +6

      Transformation is just 1 of 72 masteries that he is mastered.And more than half of his 72 masteries are useless to Opponents.WuKong has terrible weapon,not too much useful masteries except Transformation/Strengthen/Long distance Jump.Like Naruto,Wukong knows how to make his Spells shining.

  • @sQssQfPxL6U8j7
    @sQssQfPxL6U8j7 3 роки тому +168

    In Chinese culture, there is an idiom called 心猿意马 (Xin Yuan Yi Ma). It is a metaphor meaning "Heart is like a Monkey, Mind is like a Horse". The monkey is Wukong, the horse is the monk Tang Sanzang's (who rescued Wukong from the mountain of five elements) saddle horse.

    • @汝爱花否
      @汝爱花否 2 роки тому +8

      The body is here, but the brain is as active as a monkey and as happy as a horse
      心猿意马。
      心:soul
      意:What the brain thinks

  • @acatondrugwhichcansmellcol186
    @acatondrugwhichcansmellcol186 3 роки тому +2506

    Sun Wukong is basically the oldest "Wanna see me do it again?" Meme.

    • @ashishjoishy1939
      @ashishjoishy1939 3 роки тому +107

      It's even funnier the second time

    • @jamesmorrison7610
      @jamesmorrison7610 3 роки тому +17

      ⚖🐵💕🙏

    • @ET-Wonder1
      @ET-Wonder1 3 роки тому +13

      @@ashishjoishy1939 ikr

    • @adriansprawka4109
      @adriansprawka4109 3 роки тому +14

      Same as wolf Fenrir and both were bounded by gods (angels) to the end of times.
      Journey to the west is very interesting tale about Wukong. On youtube you can find animation movie of it. It's a tale of monk's journey for wisdom to India. But try watch it with mind, that Wukong, Pigsy, Sandy are not only pilgrims accompany monk, but for real they are part of his personality. They are weakness and strong sides of his soul. They bring temptations but monk would not end journey for wisdom without their help. From sin to salvation.

    • @marlom7882
      @marlom7882 2 роки тому +9

      He’s essentially the first Gary Stu

  • @sir.richard5346
    @sir.richard5346 3 роки тому +1792

    Jade emperor :"it's just a monkey there's no need to worry"
    narrator :" but there was a need to worry"

    • @asurasyn
      @asurasyn 3 роки тому +81

      "It's not like it'll be a hyper murder monkey."

    • @KingDavidTBE
      @KingDavidTBE 3 роки тому +9

      😂

    • @oreoicecream1829
      @oreoicecream1829 3 роки тому +6

      Lol

    • @lightheart5
      @lightheart5 3 роки тому +11

      You're going to regret that, Jade Emperor

    • @drtoru4468
      @drtoru4468 2 роки тому +9

      espescially when he reaches nirvana

  • @Kaocito1
    @Kaocito1 3 роки тому +472

    Sun Wukong the Monke who became immortal 5 times then beat heaven and hell because it was fun.

    • @eccentricthought4511
      @eccentricthought4511 3 роки тому +39

      Funny enough in Taoist philosophy there are 5 types of immortals : ghost immortals, human immortals , earth immortals, spirit immortals and heavenly immortals

    • @andrewart5343
      @andrewart5343 3 роки тому +6

      Sound like Son Goku to me

    • @c.galindo9639
      @c.galindo9639 3 роки тому +4

      He lost to Heavem actually. That’s how he was captured

    • @agentmysterious6682
      @agentmysterious6682 3 роки тому +7

      Not really fun for him for going to hell or heaven, it's basically this.
      Hell: "I'm fighting for my fucking life"
      Heaven: "I'm about to whip somebody's ass"

    • @agentmysterious6682
      @agentmysterious6682 3 роки тому +3

      @@c.galindo9639 not really to heaven but yeah

  • @c.galindo9639
    @c.galindo9639 3 роки тому +253

    Sun Wukong was given great power but relied too heavily on what he was capable of which made him cause his own downfall.
    It shows that if you’re not satisfied with great power then you are not worthy of keeping it

    • @戴立洵
      @戴立洵 3 роки тому +5

      well said!

    • @c.galindo9639
      @c.galindo9639 3 роки тому +4

      @@戴立洵 thank you

    • @c.galindo9639
      @c.galindo9639 2 роки тому +3

      @Ronin00 yourself as you fooled yourself into losing everything

    • @c.galindo9639
      @c.galindo9639 2 роки тому

      @Ronin00 I just gave you the answer. If it’s too difficult for you to comprehend then I guess you lack some intelligence

    • @BigCyan
      @BigCyan 2 роки тому +11

      Actually thats just arrogance.

  • @bgt2848
    @bgt2848 3 роки тому +132

    Goku - “ I don’t want immortality“
    Original Goku - “ give me all the immortality’s!”

    • @renzotkac1236
      @renzotkac1236 3 роки тому +13

      Wukong: talented student mastered 72 transformation, the trickter who can fight the entire heaven himself
      Goku: some dumb kid.

    • @ph5194
      @ph5194 3 роки тому

      @@renzotkac1236 blame shonen shitty writers example like Goku,Naruto,Luffy all of those dumb goofy kid
      Sun Wukong is smart like Loki

    • @shwekeke904
      @shwekeke904 2 роки тому +9

      I love son goku

    • @RenTensei
      @RenTensei Рік тому

      @@renzotkac1236 Goku is one of the smartest martial artists dont call him some dumb kid goon

    • @renzotkac1236
      @renzotkac1236 Рік тому +1

      ​@@RenTensei i don't call who heal his enemy to beat up his son smart, never.

  • @khoa002
    @khoa002 3 роки тому +673

    I've been an avid fan of Journey to the West since I was a baby. I haven't seen any English UA-cam video on the Monkey King that successfully summarizes his origin story so well. Keeping in some important details, like how he wandered the lands for years before meeting with his first teacher Subhūti.
    Please keep producing, I'm looking forward to your Journey to the West series. Take your time and make multiple videos, as Journey to the West is a huge epic and should be covered in full.

    • @invincible9082
      @invincible9082 3 роки тому +17

      I checked the reaction from Black Myth Wukong I kinda disappointed that most western peoples don’t even know the classic legendary mythology characters like the Chinese monkey king Sun Wukong from Journey the west mythology and Hanuman the monkey god of Indian from Hindu mythology.

    • @lovernatz
      @lovernatz 3 роки тому +2

      There’s a couple good ones…keep lookin 👍

    • @kellysanders5885
      @kellysanders5885 3 роки тому +9

      Check out overly sarcastic productions multipart series on Journey to the West.

    • @omarflores9011
      @omarflores9011 2 роки тому

      I even think that a movie should be made about wukong's adventures starring

    • @yaroslavpanych2067
      @yaroslavpanych2067 2 роки тому +1

      Well, you still have to look more, because this one is also very inaccurate! You mentioned 'wandering the lands for years', yes, but there are much more.

  • @shivakumars7928
    @shivakumars7928 2 роки тому +177

    Sun wukong is like that one rare protagonist that we care about more than the main charecter

    • @raibyo
      @raibyo 2 роки тому +40

      Actually, it seems even the author cared more about Wukong. Wukong have the most screen time than other character in the book.

    • @doubleoof7907
      @doubleoof7907 Рік тому +2

      he has seven entire chapters around his origin story, Tripitaka/Tang Sangzang (the actual main character) gets like 4 and half of it is just the convoluted origin of a festival he partakes in

    • @agustinnegro8854
      @agustinnegro8854 4 місяці тому +1

      Son Wukong IS the main character though.

  • @laneslaughter8137
    @laneslaughter8137 2 роки тому +61

    A quick correction. When stone crossed the waterfall he was crowned 'Handsome Monkey King' I feel Sun Wukong would feel the handsome part is very important

    • @love1951
      @love1951 Рік тому +9

      Yes,because Wukong is very ugly.He hates when people says about his appearance.That’s why he names himself “Handsome Monkey King”.

    • @benjaminl4524
      @benjaminl4524 Місяць тому +1

      Haha indeed, his full title should be 花果山水帘洞美猴王齐天大圣孙悟空 / handsome monkey king from the flower and fruit mountain, the great sage equal of heaven sun wu kong

  • @Kep1er_DKZ
    @Kep1er_DKZ 2 роки тому +94

    Hercules VS Sun Wukong
    The connections between Hercules and Sun Wukong are that both are mythological heroes who became enemies with gods and committed bad deeds (Hercules killed his family and Wukong constantly tricked the gods), leading to them redeeming themselves by going on a great quest (Hercules completing his 12 labours and Wukong going on a journey to the West to gather the Buddhist sutras, respectively), that ultimately let them ascend to godhood when completed.

    • @mustardwithglasses6508
      @mustardwithglasses6508 2 роки тому +11

      "Bad deeds" Hercules didn't mean to and it was the gods fault. The Monkey King is just childish. He hasn't ever harm innocent mortals before.

    • @simonkelly1410
      @simonkelly1410 Рік тому +4

      Hercules became the god of strength right? But Wukong became a fighting buddha and gained omnipotence, I think he wins... jokes aside I think Wukong's absurd amount of abilities and stacks of immortality pulls him past Hercules. Plus even close to the start of Wukong's rampage he fought the whole army of Heaven, I don't think Hercules could do that in his mythology

    • @darriongeorge5137
      @darriongeorge5137 Рік тому

      @@mustardwithglasses6508 hera's fault

    • @lx051225
      @lx051225 9 місяців тому

      @@mustardwithglasses6508 wukong eaten human. And the uneaten meat was made into bacon。

    • @mustardwithglasses6508
      @mustardwithglasses6508 9 місяців тому

      @@lx051225 did he kill them? Wanna provide some context? Lmao you eat pigs etc. So are you a bad guy as well?

  • @joshua2764
    @joshua2764 3 роки тому +105

    Sun Wukong gotta be the pettiest mythological creature out there 💀😭

  • @santoshsharma483
    @santoshsharma483 3 роки тому +525

    Sun Wukong is a being I really relate to.

    • @jecheondaesongsun265
      @jecheondaesongsun265 3 роки тому +33

      I relate to you too be humble brother

    • @YugiohNumberOneFan
      @YugiohNumberOneFan 3 роки тому +49

      Yup, I think everyone has some sun wukong in them.

    • @Kloutrous808
      @Kloutrous808 3 роки тому +43

      i too am monke

    • @DanielGalllego
      @DanielGalllego 3 роки тому +28

      he's suposed to be relatable as the "mind" in a great spiritual journey of buddist change

    • @Kloutrous808
      @Kloutrous808 3 роки тому +16

      @@DanielGalllego oh yea lol, i forgot the whole story was Buddhist propaganda

  • @sir.richard5346
    @sir.richard5346 3 роки тому +96

    Jade emperor :"it's just a monkey there's no need to worry"
    narrator :" but there was a need to worry"

  • @朱二龙-h6f
    @朱二龙-h6f 3 роки тому +58

    I'm chinese.this version to introduce Wukong is very detailed and great that i see in youtube.but some points such as Wukong get his new skill HUOYANJINGJING(fire golden eyes which can Identify a demon disguised as a friend) in the stove.That is important if you want learn more about the west journey

  • @powerbar1981
    @powerbar1981 3 роки тому +188

    The one and only Legendary who came with 5 names in Mythology and Civilization :
    1) Hanuman
    2) Sun Wukong
    3) Sarugami
    4) Howler Monkey Gods
    5) Ciudad Blanca
    Well, he ate too much heavenly peach fruit, wine and pills. Going adventure around the world is one of the best thing he has ever did 😅

    • @Sticklemako
      @Sticklemako 3 роки тому +19

      Think hanuman is different from sun wukong.. Sun wukong was a king,hanuman was always a servant first to his own king and then to Rama.. Second hanuman was of the wind while sun was of the earth in a way.. Third the weapons that they used were completely different.. Hanuman using his tail and mace and sun wukong often using his bar and shape-shifting

    • @PhanThon83
      @PhanThon83 3 роки тому +1

      Yup! They are two different characters

    • @ph5194
      @ph5194 3 роки тому +18

      @@PhanThon83 Hanuman is more humble than prideful Sun Wukong

    • @almahmudrijoy9491
      @almahmudrijoy9491 2 роки тому +6

      @@ph5194 and less powerful. Wokong is on whole another level

    • @gamingdragon1356
      @gamingdragon1356 2 роки тому +11

      @@Sticklemako sun wukong is based off Hanuman.

  • @gooddreams8495
    @gooddreams8495 3 роки тому +55

    Mount "Hua Guo" translation is "Flower Fruit" Mountain

  • @grandmillenial7960
    @grandmillenial7960 3 роки тому +126

    "Until one day he learned of a holy man who knew a way to eternal life"
    Shows the old man who is on verge of death

    • @miningthesilverlining4947
      @miningthesilverlining4947 3 роки тому +4

      To be immortal you must know how to die. and be reborn, at will.

    • @grandmillenial7960
      @grandmillenial7960 3 роки тому +3

      @@miningthesilverlining4947 Immortality itself is opposite of what you wrote.
      Being immortal means you can not die whatever the mean.

    • @miningthesilverlining4947
      @miningthesilverlining4947 3 роки тому +2

      @@grandmillenial7960 you’re confusing what films have told you and the reality of the situation

    • @miningthesilverlining4947
      @miningthesilverlining4947 3 роки тому

      @@grandmillenial7960 sun wukong could travel to heaven, or you could say to the after life. he could travel trough the dimensions at will meaning to earth when ever he wanted. and for as long as he wants, That’s immorality

    • @grandmillenial7960
      @grandmillenial7960 3 роки тому +4

      @@miningthesilverlining4947 In chinese mythology the heaven , earth and Hell are not in other dimensions they are in earth but in different locations means the heaven is in the clouds ,then below them is the land on which humans lives and below the land you can find the land of fallen gods and demons (which we call hell).
      And for your information in chinese mythology the gods are not immortals they are just extremely long living beings with supernatural powers but they can get old and die.
      Also being able to travel between heaven and earth is not immortality.

  • @michaeldaviddelrio749
    @michaeldaviddelrio749 3 роки тому +63

    Wow! Never heard this version before. Well done sir! I look forward to your rendition of journey to the west.

  • @CallOn84
    @CallOn84 3 роки тому +201

    The monkey king is my spirit animal, not gonna lie.

    • @gooddreams8495
      @gooddreams8495 3 роки тому

      How do you find out/determine this?

    • @saturnianrings3920
      @saturnianrings3920 3 роки тому +6

      @@gooddreams8495 he has hair.

    • @shadowclaw7210
      @shadowclaw7210 3 роки тому +1

      @@gooddreams8495
      If you lazy and trouble maker your cat,
      If your loyal and love head pats your dog
      If your very slow and steady your turtle
      This just Joke nothing serious

    • @miguelcordeiro6457
      @miguelcordeiro6457 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah you so def for sure lying lol

    • @CallOn84
      @CallOn84 3 роки тому +4

      @@miguelcordeiro6457 hey, who doesn't want to embrace the monke

  • @jamiedavies6773
    @jamiedavies6773 Місяць тому +4

    What a great video mate :) I’m playing Black Myth Wukong and it’s amazing been learning loads of lore about him what a legend 👌😁🔥💪💪

  • @mattjustofficial
    @mattjustofficial 3 роки тому +21

    "His magical rod could change sizes at his command. ..the size of a mountain, to the size of a pin"
    And that, is how they say- is that .

  • @estebanthaddeus8170
    @estebanthaddeus8170 3 роки тому +42

    I fucking Love Sun wukong story so wish i was him straight up badass same time he put away his selfishness and pride to help other. Personally feel of the gods he worthy even more then them.

  • @catfacepoetry3211
    @catfacepoetry3211 3 роки тому +33

    Mythology reveals how people used to think somewhere in the past.

    • @blobagibo
      @blobagibo 3 роки тому

      buddhism beats monke then monke become Buddhism and stronger Buddhism good wink wink

    • @miningthesilverlining4947
      @miningthesilverlining4947 3 роки тому

      I do believe so. They use elaborate story’s to hide intrinsic truths about the reality of the soul

    • @miningthesilverlining4947
      @miningthesilverlining4947 3 роки тому

      @@blobagibo is this not the story of our lives

  • @kuyadong6791
    @kuyadong6791 3 роки тому +240

    Seems like no one has noticed that Monkey D. Luffy is also inspired from Sun Wukong.
    Anyway, why was transforming into a certain tree considered an insult which resulted to being outcasted from the tutelage of Master Subhuti?

    • @quantranminh4553
      @quantranminh4553 3 роки тому +39

      I think it's not that he transformed into a tree but he did so to just "showing off". That his behavior spelled problem (and it did).
      Master Subhuti also forbided Wukong to ever mention him as his master.

    • @kuyadong6791
      @kuyadong6791 3 роки тому +4

      @@quantranminh4553
      I don't think the Master forbid him but Sun Wukong, himself, didn't reveal that he's under his tutelage. Didn't the Master come to rescue Wukong and ask the gods to hlbe understanding on him when the latter was about to be punished, thus introducing themselves as his master-disciple relationship?

    • @yue6705
      @yue6705 3 роки тому +12

      @@kuyadong6791 pride is seen as a bad trait in Classical Chinese culture

    • @shadowclaw7210
      @shadowclaw7210 3 роки тому +2

      It also him showing off would bring jealousy from other students if I remember correctly MK was only student who studied immortality .

    • @ANTSEMUT1
      @ANTSEMUT1 3 роки тому +20

      A lot of shonen manga are inspired by Sun Wukong, except they almost always nerf the ever living shit out of his intelligence when adapting him into their character.

  • @mathieuleader8601
    @mathieuleader8601 3 роки тому +156

    the spiritual forerunner to Son Goku

  • @aikoagustin5430
    @aikoagustin5430 2 роки тому +13

    Sun Wu Kong "The oldest Gangster of all time"

  • @R8t3d_PG
    @R8t3d_PG 3 роки тому +72

    Found my way here because of "Black Myth Wukong" can't wait till it comes out.

  • @kevinpotts123
    @kevinpotts123 3 роки тому +55

    Ohhh, I cannot wait until your Journey To The West episode. I had already subbed but now I'm doubly glad I did.

  • @papeperview
    @papeperview 3 роки тому +11

    Jade Emperor: its only a monkey
    Sun Waking: from that point I took it personally

  • @kafial1958
    @kafial1958 3 роки тому +17

    Finally! A version of monkey king's origin that seems authentic...

  • @IsaacClodfelter
    @IsaacClodfelter 2 роки тому +25

    Sun Wukong has inspired so so many wonderful stories. Eastern storytelling wouldn't be the same without him and modern western storytelling wouldn't be the same either.
    So many protagonists that strive for a good fight and getting stronger owe everything to Wukong's story.

    • @WALTERTIGHT
      @WALTERTIGHT Рік тому +1

      And sun wukong owes everything to hanuman

    • @jackgoodnight22
      @jackgoodnight22 Рік тому +3

      @@WALTERTIGHT No one cares about that character you said. We burmese and southeast asian only know about monkey king sunwukong.

  • @xqiuvmah
    @xqiuvmah 3 роки тому +32

    I'm less worried about Jin mori in GOH now if he is supposed to be able to fight all of heaven and come out on top

    • @meanderthelost6029
      @meanderthelost6029 3 роки тому

      Are you reading the web comic? Can I ask what episode you are on?

    • @xqiuvmah
      @xqiuvmah 3 роки тому +3

      @@meanderthelost6029 nope, just watched season 1 of the anime. They don't say his name exactly, but what other mythical being has a staff that can change size at will, loves fighting and eating, and is directly referred to as an "ape" by the lady at the end of the fight (can't remember her name, I'm not an expert in Asian myths, but I am familiar with journey to the west)

    • @nathz5681
      @nathz5681 3 роки тому +3

      @@xqiuvmah tbh the anime rush the story so you should check the webcomic of you want more details

    • @arisasprah2100
      @arisasprah2100 2 роки тому

      well he fight all gods satan zeus etc etc

  • @joedefilippo9172
    @joedefilippo9172 3 роки тому +24

    Amazing video as always. Very informative

  • @howleif
    @howleif 3 роки тому +47

    Fun fact: the boulder Wukong was born out of existed at the beginning of the universe creation. It absorbed the essence of the heaven and earth around it for millions of years. The mountain it resided on was a natural monkey habitat (花果山 mountain of flowers and fruits), that's why Wukong was hatched in a monkey form.
    盖自开辟以来,每受天真地秀,日精月华,感之即久,遂有灵通之意,内育仙胎。一日迸裂,产一石卵,似圆球样大,因见风,化作一个石猴

    • @veasnatdm4861
      @veasnatdm4861 Рік тому

      I thought the stone was drop by saint nuwa when she fixed the sky.
      The stone was call heaven mending stone.
      Maybe I was wrong.

    • @iandabest3973
      @iandabest3973 Рік тому

      Is that quote from the actual book? It looks like it is

    • @drkmonn9153
      @drkmonn9153 Рік тому +1

      @@veasnatdm4861 the stone dopped by nuwa since beginning of the universe creation. It absorbed the essence of the heaven and earth around it for millions of years. The mountain it resided on was a natural monkey habitat (花果山 mountain of flowers and fruits), that's why Wukong was hatched in a monkey form.

    • @lx051225
      @lx051225 9 місяців тому

      @@veasnatdm4861 you are right

  • @georgianagheorghe8848
    @georgianagheorghe8848 2 роки тому +9

    I like the way the myths are told. Your video arose great curiosity about Chinese Mythology and Folklore. Thanks for sharing!😊

  • @斯傑
    @斯傑 9 місяців тому +2

    What makes Sun Wukong most likable is his courage to resist authority and refusal to yield to power.

    • @ThinhLee27
      @ThinhLee27 Місяць тому

      He was probably the personification of the Author's anger and disain for the Ming Dynasty's bloated and corrupted bureaucracy.

  • @csdahzi6793
    @csdahzi6793 3 роки тому +10

    Luffy (boundman, his journey northWest, and “Monkey”, Naruto (six paths form), and Goku were all inspired by the monkey king in some way

    • @ph5194
      @ph5194 2 роки тому

      Anime like Saiyuki and Jin Mori from Korean Webtoon God of Highschool and Asura Wrath as well

  • @warriorjgamer
    @warriorjgamer Рік тому +2

    Apparently the story of wukong is what inspired toriyama to make the dragonball anime franchise

  • @edwardbeaty8899
    @edwardbeaty8899 3 роки тому +55

    I actually got introduced to this character on a Japanese TV show in 1980! I couldn't understand anything that was being said except the song, but I instantly loved it! What I liked was that Monkey was not only using Kung Fu but magic too! I have tried for years to get the dubbed version of the show on DVD, but it seems to only be on Region 2. I also have hunted down numerous movie versions.

    • @miningthesilverlining4947
      @miningthesilverlining4947 3 роки тому +5

      Was that monkey magic 😂

    • @edwardbeaty8899
      @edwardbeaty8899 3 роки тому +2

      He knew every magic trick under the sun.
      To tease the Gods, and everyone, and have some fun!

    • @slackingoffagain4324
      @slackingoffagain4324 2 роки тому +3

      Monkey magic, monkey magic 🎶 that was the intro of the theme song🤣

    • @WinterMorris
      @WinterMorris 2 роки тому

      @@miningthesilverlining4947 loved that show monkey tripitaka, fishface and pigsy

    • @jeffinous
      @jeffinous Рік тому

      Did you watch Alakazam, the English title of a Japanese animation movie

  • @LogicanTBR
    @LogicanTBR 3 роки тому +7

    sun: have you ever heard the sound of one hand clapping?
    any demon: uhh no…?
    sun: WOULD YOU LIKE TO-

  • @isaacsmith3348
    @isaacsmith3348 3 роки тому +9

    Sometimes there is truth & reality in myths and legends more than we know or can appreciate!

  • @shawzie1916
    @shawzie1916 2 роки тому +10

    This is a well produced tale and very well spoken! I enjoyed listening!

  • @matthewmccoyd2578
    @matthewmccoyd2578 Місяць тому +1

    Heracles: *holds up the infinite sphere*
    Wukong: *while doing the same* Infinity +1

  • @Tarathathe77wookiee
    @Tarathathe77wookiee 3 роки тому +9

    Love this! Covered all the early stories of the Monkey King!

  • @Caine61
    @Caine61 11 місяців тому +2

    Virgin Odin: help help I need knowledge and power to survive Ragnarök
    Chad Monke: haha immortal fruit go brrrrr

  • @nc1237
    @nc1237 Рік тому +4

    Now an animated film on Netflix 🐒👑

  • @Ghulatz
    @Ghulatz 3 роки тому +4

    Woaw That seems like the story of the mind in the spiritual progress. Very nicely rendered. Thx a lot.

  • @toxicalyss
    @toxicalyss 3 роки тому +33

    Wukong: Runs away to the edge of the universe
    Buddha: I am one with the universe.
    Well the author got all his mythological lore correct before he wrote the book. One of the most amazing classic fantasy adventure to read.

  • @f1guremeout
    @f1guremeout 3 роки тому +7

    You can tell in this mythology time is but a cosmic parlance. How The monkey King lived for centuries in Bliss with other monkeys that were there, where do they all come from, and then the master? How is there such a being in total isolation and yet we know nothing about him? Ah mythology is incredibly entertaining as illustrative, love this video!

  • @LoDown295
    @LoDown295 23 дні тому +2

    Just now finding out about this awesome monkey and I gotta give thanks to the release of Black Myth Wukong (haven’t played it yet lol). I figured I’d go dig into the lore and mythology a little before playing the game. Super awesome guy and I love moneys so he’s gonna be fun to learn about.

  • @Axzuin
    @Axzuin 2 роки тому +5

    One of my favorite myths from around the world.

  • @moreelosilva9407
    @moreelosilva9407 3 роки тому +12

    Now that is some good story telling ❤️

  • @TheFi3nd
    @TheFi3nd 2 роки тому +9

    The 72 transformation is basically unlimited but just gives him 72 lives and also he is literally 4x immortal

  • @capedeh8225
    @capedeh8225 Рік тому +1

    your vibrato voice, your pacing, is pitch perfect, i love it so damn much, it remind me of all old documentary from the 70-80s (yes im super old) you really should seek a job as a book narrator

  • @googlyeyedcat
    @googlyeyedcat 3 роки тому +6

    Wonderful story, you have a voice for telling tales.

  • @ologhai8559
    @ologhai8559 2 роки тому +1

    how thick should your plot armor be?
    Sun Wukong: Yes

  • @DemonDante1000
    @DemonDante1000 2 роки тому +8

    It will never cease to amaze me just how creative humans can be when coming up with stories like this in an attempt to explain and understand what they were unable to at the time. Better than any stories we can come up with today, that is for sure. Also, not sure how many levels of immortality can exist. You are either immortal or you are not. What is the point of obtaining immortality multiple times over? It's not like immortality can be stacked. I don't know. Maybe I am the only one that thinks about these things.

    • @汝爱花否
      @汝爱花否 2 роки тому +2

      The monkey king's body is immortal, but the God of death wanted to take away the monkey king's soul, and then the God of death was defeated.

    • @morenoh149
      @morenoh149 Рік тому +1

      It’s part of the character. One immortality isn’t enough, he needs to be extra

    • @onesaitama5156
      @onesaitama5156 Рік тому

      The fruits are for all the Gods. The pills however were only for the Jade Emperor. I guess you have to read the full story to understand the differences, this video is just a summary.

    • @DemonDante1000
      @DemonDante1000 Рік тому

      @Harry Moreno hmm. I suppose this makes sense. I guess that would make him a very greedy/ambitious character (depending on the circumstance), wouldn't it? Never being satisfied with his current level and always wanting to reach that next level. Oh wow. I knew that DragonBall was inspired by the "journey to the west" story, and that goku was the stand in for the monkey King, but I didn't realize just how similar their personalities were until just now

    • @morenoh149
      @morenoh149 Рік тому +1

      @@DemonDante1000 journey to the west is an allegory for Buddhism. I think the monkey does represent base desires, impulsiveness, and the strength of the body.

  • @DearThanh
    @DearThanh 3 роки тому +5

    Great job explaining this. Exactly like how it is. Only thing that is off is that wu Kong was set up in heaven by other gods that is jealous of him.

  • @Johnny-lj5ef
    @Johnny-lj5ef 3 роки тому +10

    Wukong basically took heaven steroids

  • @johnnysparkle
    @johnnysparkle 2 роки тому +3

    Next time on Death Battle

  • @gauravtejpal8901
    @gauravtejpal8901 3 роки тому +33

    Many similarities between the stories of Sun Wukong and Lord Hanuman

    • @gauravtejpal8901
      @gauravtejpal8901 3 роки тому +5

      But also Differences!

    • @charleswu1485
      @charleswu1485 3 роки тому +4

      Because the author of the sun wu kong story is a plagiarist🙂
      Sun wu kong = hanuman

    • @charleswu1485
      @charleswu1485 3 роки тому +7

      sun wu kong stories are made to belittle taoism and promote buddhism😑

    • @gauravtejpal8901
      @gauravtejpal8901 3 роки тому +2

      @@charleswu1485 Wrong! It's just your bias

    • @charleswu1485
      @charleswu1485 3 роки тому +4

      @@gauravtejpal8901 correct me if I'm wrong
      In sun wukong's story/novel, all Taoist Deitiest can't beat sun wukong, only Buddha can beat him, well not only Buddha some demons can beat him too

  • @amaninindonesia
    @amaninindonesia 3 роки тому +5

    Nice... I'll be waiting for the next part

  • @Red-mx9tx
    @Red-mx9tx 2 роки тому +2

    "The Rod shrank to fit his ideal size"
    "His magical rod could change size at his command, to the size of a mountain, to the size of a pin".

  • @briandaleske5139
    @briandaleske5139 3 роки тому +38

    I wonder if maybe someday someone might make a new type of anime show series that introduces a planet; A planet that is filled with many different types of magical beings, and that includes (SUN WUKONG) aka (The Monkey King) who lives on it?

    • @juliandean5204
      @juliandean5204 3 роки тому +5

      Why does it have to be a anime why not just a Chinese cartoon or something

    • @shadowclaw7210
      @shadowclaw7210 3 роки тому +3

      @@juliandean5204 well maybe because anime animators are mostly best at action scene , plus Chinese animation isn’t best (I have watched few Chinese show so I may as well lying) also anime is just Japanese animation.

    • @oluwaflyboy2053
      @oluwaflyboy2053 3 роки тому +8

      The closest thing too that is God of Highschool, there’s a webtoon for it which i recommend you read or watch the show.

    • @riccardodangeli6554
      @riccardodangeli6554 3 роки тому

      There already esiste novel with sun wukong

    • @diamond4138
      @diamond4138 3 роки тому +5

      in the god of highschool (manhwa) there is a planet that has dragons, gods, human monkeys, magic, creatures. Sadly is not animated yet and is not the "main" planet of the show

  • @specialnewb9821
    @specialnewb9821 Рік тому +1

    Always enjoyed that Son Wukong is a bit of a snarker.
    Also find it fascinating how deeply seeking immortality permeates ancient Chinese culture.

  • @Caine61
    @Caine61 11 місяців тому +2

    Sun Wukong's fear of death and endless lust for immortality / power reminds me so much of Voldemort. I wonder if JK Rowling was inspired by Wukong's mythology.

  • @SebastianTheCrab-qj6ti
    @SebastianTheCrab-qj6ti 27 днів тому +2

    And now I’m playing the game black myth wukong, 3 years later

    • @stardaxtheprime535
      @stardaxtheprime535 27 днів тому +1

      yeah man... this video recommend me after the game black myth release...

  • @Kazoo0612
    @Kazoo0612 3 роки тому +7

    Someone:Say with me "Sun"
    Me:"Sun"
    Someone:"Wu"
    Me:"Wu"
    Someone:"Kong"
    Me:"Kong"
    Someone:Sun Wukong
    Me being the Vietnamese that i am:Ton ngo khong

  • @vietnam2013
    @vietnam2013 Рік тому +2

    If you have seen 1986 Journey to the west (truly a masterpiece). The episode where he returned to his master where he learned the 72 skills, it is freakin sad and beautiful feeling.

  • @kenneyoakwood7437
    @kenneyoakwood7437 3 роки тому +12

    This is who characters like Goku Luffy and Naruto originate from

    • @invincible9082
      @invincible9082 3 роки тому +7

      Sun Wukong the monkey king of Chinese mythology and lord Hanuman the monkey god of Indian Hindu mythology inspired Goku,Naruto,Luffy,Jin Mori etc,…..

    • @lightheart5
      @lightheart5 3 роки тому

      And Alex Kidd

    • @invincible9082
      @invincible9082 3 роки тому +2

      @Blesson Franklin Journey To The West and Hanuman inspired Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball inspired Naruto,One Piece,Bleach,etc…..

    • @akbarilhammerdeka7160
      @akbarilhammerdeka7160 3 роки тому

      Sun wukong first,then goku,then luffy and naruto. Dont put goku side to side with luffy naruto and any other anime of their era my friend.goku was like their mentor

    • @StudlyHunk
      @StudlyHunk 3 роки тому

      @Blesson Franklin Naruto character himself - wild and unruly, learns cloning Jutsu, the 3rd hokage's Monkey with the stick when he fight the snake guy what his name I forgot.

  • @xavier5920
    @xavier5920 3 роки тому +1

    Editor's: how cool do you want the thumbnail to be?
    Narrator: yes

  • @MariusRiley
    @MariusRiley 3 роки тому +12

    Monkey: How difficult can not be to win against Buddha in a simple wager?
    Buddha: You gone learn to-day!
    Monkey: Ahhhh, beans.

  • @LacertaZilla2024
    @LacertaZilla2024 2 роки тому +1

    I watched two cartoons about the monkey king. Journey to the west and Lego Monkie Kid and both are fun and amazing.

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ 3 роки тому +5

    A fascinating tale!🐒🦍

  • @jalenikezeue4114
    @jalenikezeue4114 3 роки тому +2

    I ❤ mythology when I was a Kid and I still Do thank you for the video

  • @LetsNerdOut
    @LetsNerdOut 3 роки тому +45

    there was a monkey king movie on Netflix, it was pretty good

    • @ET-Wonder1
      @ET-Wonder1 3 роки тому +7

      Yeah I saw that too
      It wasn’t so bad
      It was actually kind of fun

    • @ivanjramirez1776
      @ivanjramirez1776 3 роки тому +4

      There is also a show

    • @Godfather112-l9k
      @Godfather112-l9k 3 роки тому

      Movie name?

    • @kngsvg8201
      @kngsvg8201 3 роки тому

      @@Godfather112-l9k monkey king .-.

    • @PixelaGames2000
      @PixelaGames2000 3 роки тому

      Witch monkey king movie is this there are several monkey king movies out there ya know

  • @anthonypereztemporary3702
    @anthonypereztemporary3702 2 роки тому +2

    Is this how Goku was based off?

  • @suz1314
    @suz1314 3 роки тому +6

    the god of highschool webtoon is just like this lol

  • @1Jron
    @1Jron 2 роки тому

    Hey you're sun wukong ?
    Yeah I'm son Goku..
    Roll with it

  • @shaunbang
    @shaunbang 3 роки тому +5

    Please release the journey to the west episode! I’ve been trying to figure out what the story is about but everything that is based on journey to the west always has vastly differing stories!

    • @pedropierre9594
      @pedropierre9594 3 роки тому +1

      Monkey king is born-monkey king is sort of a demon/trouble maker while looking for eternal life-he gets imprisoned for this for 500 years by Buddha-he meets a pilgrim that helps him reseed himself aka a journey to the west so the stories revolve around this and they differ in context

  • @Steven-dt5nu
    @Steven-dt5nu Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy your channel and your approach in your explanation of mythology.

  • @kylepierre14
    @kylepierre14 3 роки тому +10

    Heaven's Devourer made me find this lol

  • @wealthydruid
    @wealthydruid Рік тому +1

    WOW!! I love this!! Your presentation is the most comprehensible description of Sun Wukong PERIOD! Would you consider making one for Ne Zha, please? Please let me know if you need help with Mandarin pronunciation.

  • @ItachiUchiha-ro4vf
    @ItachiUchiha-ro4vf 3 роки тому +4

    Pls upload the next part I really want to learn about him

  • @daizounaoki
    @daizounaoki 2 роки тому +1

    nice narration. i enjoyed it alot

  • @4amv
    @4amv 3 роки тому +5

    Can’t wait for part 2! Excellent video format!

  • @elili8016
    @elili8016 3 роки тому +2

    Chinese people love the monkey king. There’s a shit ton of movies about him. The best one IMO is The Tales of Wukong (2017).

    • @StudlyHunk
      @StudlyHunk 3 роки тому +1

      Every year we are like 'not another monkey king movie'

  • @donbrogoy7128
    @donbrogoy7128 3 роки тому +3

    One piece chapter 1018 brought me here. Luffy awakening. Maybe

  • @phantomshift420
    @phantomshift420 2 роки тому +1

    That Monke lore hit deep

  • @lionofolympus8835
    @lionofolympus8835 2 роки тому +3

    Great video very well done, if it's possible to drop requests I'd like to hear you cover the following
    Gilgamesh
    Hanuman
    Cu Chulainn
    Kintaro
    Perun
    Maui
    Thank you.

  • @fatimahdwihadi261
    @fatimahdwihadi261 Рік тому +1

    1.Learn to cultivate about immortality
    2.Going to hell just to erased his name from the fate book, so he never aging and die after he destroy the book
    3. Eating peaches that grant immortality to whoever eat it
    4. Robbing a golden armor of pure immunity
    So basicly immortality but 4 stack buff 😅 no matter what you do, you cant kill him 😅

  • @iole96792
    @iole96792 7 місяців тому

    One of my favorites! Thanks!