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The New Legends of Monkey is a very different beast). However, for anyone interested in revisiting their late-1970s/early ‘80s childhood, or shocking their own “monkeys” with what passed for kids’ entertainment back then, then all 52 episodes have just dropped on Netflix. And, really – they truly have to be seen to be believed.
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Monkey: A Japanese adaptation of a classic 16th Century Chinese novel, it featured some dodgy English dubbing, crazy characters and an incredibly catchy theme tune. Born of a rock that became magically fertile, the mischievous Monkey (Masaaki Saki) proclaims himself as a great sage. Desperate to be let into Heaven, he’s delighted when an invitation finally comes his way –only issued because the noise he’s making on Earth is causing everyone up there sleepless nights.