Monkey Typhoon

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Monkey Typhoon
アソボット戦記五九
(Asobotto Senki Gokū)
Genre Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Steampunk
Manga
Author Jōji Arimori
Illustrator Romu Aoi
Publisher Kodansha
Demographic Shōnen
Magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine
Original run 2001 – 2002
TV anime
Director Mamoru Hamatsu
Studio Studio Egg, Avex
Network Flag of Japan Animax, TV Tokyo
Flag of Malaysia TV3
Flag of Mexico Flag of Argentina Cartoon Network
Flag of the Philippines Animax, Studio 23, Hero TV
Original run October 1, 2002 – September 30, 2003
Episodes 52

Monkey Typhoon (アソボット戦記五九 Asobotto Senki Gokū?) is a manga series featuring story by Jōji Arimori and art by Romu Aoi, which was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine between 2001 and 2002.

It was later adapted into an anime series produced by the Avex group and anime studio Studio Egg, which premiered between October 1, 2002 and September 30, 2003 on TV Tokyo. It was broadcast by the anime television network, Animax, across its respective networks worldwide, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, and other regions. It contains several steampunk elements, and is loosely based on the Chinese myth, Journey to the West. The music for Monkey Typhoon was conducted by Kōhei Tanaka, and produced Avex and Dentsu.

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[edit] Storyline

Monkey Typhoon tells the story of three asobots, a form of robots whose general title is a portmanteau of the words association and robot, headed by Goku, voiced by InuYasha seiyū Kappei Yamaguchi, who are assisted in their journeys by the human, Sanzō, voiced by Tomokazu Seki, the son of the creators of the asobots along with Susie, Tongō and Jō. Later on they are joined by Mīyōn and her sister Shīyōn (who is actually a member of Professor D's quartet but later on is saved by Goku). Their quest is to stop their world's destruction by collecting the legendary 49 keys to unlock the twin headed dragon door. Along the way the asobots gain the ability to evolve further such as one of Jō's daggers soon allow him to wield the Feather Blade, Tongō's Chain Hammer evolves into the Megaton Hammer, Gōku's Joystick also evolves but has no new name, instead it gains 4 evolution keys allowing Goku power over different elements and new abilities such as the improved "Easter Wind" and "Fire Vortex Revolution". Together, in their many voyages, they come across several foes and enemies such as Loki, Professor D, the Quartet, Dobberman King, and many more, as well as grow united in their friendship.

[edit] Characters

Characters Seiyū Roles Captions
Goku Kappei Yamaguchi The main character. He is a 1st generation asobot. His mission is to find the 49 Keys of the Apocalypse. (actually he wants to find the treasure where the key is located). He is accompanied with Suzie, Sanzo, Tongo, Jo and later with Miyon and Shiyon. Goku looks mostly human, but he has a face that resembles a monkey, and he gets angry when they call him monkey. He has a robot horse called Skywalker and a magic metal weapon he calls a 'joystick'. Sanzo put a curse that will make him weak to all women and children. After he collected 6 keys, his appearance changed and acquired new abilities such as the improved "Easter Wind" and "Fire Vortex Revolution". He likes to chase pretty girls every time he arrives in town, which leads him to get a punch out of the air. In the end, Sanzo took off the curse from Goku. He came back to the past along with his friends to retrieve one of Professor D.'s feathers after it flew into a wormhole.
Goku in Monkey Typhoon
Goku in Monkey Typhoon
Sanzo Tomokazu Seki The one who forced Goku on the quest, he said he can only remove the curse when they arrive to the last city. He woke up after 1000 years of cold sleep, to stop the world's destruction by collecting the 49 keys. He has a magical harmonica that affects asobots, but not the ones who where infected by the Destruction Virus. He sometimes uses it to heal asobots or power up Goku's attacks. Like Goku, he collected 6 keys, which later on, changed the appearance of his harmonica and can heal asobots even with the virus. His full name is Sanzo Genjō and his hometown is Tokyo. He serves as a big brother to Suzie. He is the former lover of Rhea, the mother of all asobots. At the last part of the series, he fought off Professor D. along with Goku, Yazu and friends. After the all the keys has been collected, all asobots that have been affected by the Destruction Virus have been cured. His last words (the last words in the series) are "The real treasure is none other than the treasure of the journey."
Sanzo along with Suzie
Sanzo along with Suzie
Suzie Mayumi Iizuka Suzie lost her dad in an attack of some infected Asobots did to her city. When she was young, her father was telling her the legend, which leads her to join Goku and his friends to witness it. Although she doesn't have any abilities, she has a flying vehicle. Later she finds a bow which can produce a sound which affects asobots. Only Suzie can use it. At the last part of the series, Suzie is the last person who finished Professor D. by using the bow of sun to rest Professor D.'s soul in peace. It is because she is the only one who understands what Professor D. feels.
Suzie
Suzie
Joe Nozomu Sasaki A worker asobot, but his mouth is never seen because he has it covered ninja style. He needs lots of water to survive or he could die. Goku himself said he is invincible when battling underwater. His weapon is called 'Feather Sword'. Later, like Goku, he collected 6 keys which can change his appearance and which can also change his weapon into 'Feather Blade'. He came back to past along with Goku and friends, since the bandit should never abandon each other.
Jo in the 3rd ending song
Jo in the 3rd ending song
Tongo Takeharu Kunimoto A nurse asobot who looks like a fat cat that likes to eat. He is a good fighter. His weapon is called 'Chain Hammer'. Later, like Goku and Jo, he collected 6 keys which can change his appearance and his weapon, making it the 'Megaton Hammer'. At the last part of the series, he fought off Professor D. along with Goku, Yazu and friends. He came back to past along with Goku and friends, since the bandit should never abandon each other.
Tongo in the 3rd ending song
Tongo in the 3rd ending song
Miyon Minami Takayama An asobot who looks almost like a human. She is one of Professor D.'s quartet. Later, she joined Goku. She became friends with Suzie when the both of them were kidnapped. Sanzo stated that Miyon has similarities with Rhea. She has a little sister named Shiyon. She has a pet named Saati that can transform itself into a hoverboard which she uses to travel. Most of her attacks are candy based (bubblegum bomb, choco men, etc.). Later in the series, she gets a magical umbrella that she can be used to fly, used as a shield, or used to hypnotize somebody (she did this to escape Goku once but never used it again). At the last part of the series, she and Shiyon were the ones who found Professor D.'s weakness. She and Shiyon came to the past with Goku and friends to find treasures.
Miyon
Miyon
Shiyon Atsuko Enomoto Miyon's little sister. Like Miyon, she is an asobot and one of Professor D.'s quartet. During her time as part of the quartet she used a Sitar played like a cello. She joined Goku so she can spy them in their journey. After she died due to the Destruction Virus, Sanzo revived her after his harmonica is changed by the 6 keys. She can transform or change into a pretty lady who looks like Miyon, only with blue hair. She has a pet parrot that can transform into a walkie-talkie.
Shiyon talking to Goku
Shiyon talking to Goku
Yazu Shinichiro Miki He is a 3rd generation asobot. He is one of Professor D.'s quartet. He dies but later gets revived in episode 33. Yazu is also armed with an elegantly designed scythe. He sacrificed himself for the group when he disagreed with Professor D.'s plans in the last part of the series.
Yazu in the 3nd ending song
Yazu in the 3nd ending song
Rhea ----- The mother of all asobots and former lover of Sanzo. According to Sanzo, she has similarities with Miyon but Sanzo stated that he can see Rhea more on Goku than on Miyon.
Rhea and Sanzo in the 2nd ending song
Rhea and Sanzo in the 2nd ending song
Professor D. Nachi Nozawa The main villain. He is the rival of Sanzo's father. Like Sanzo, he wants to find the keys for his sinister plans. At the last part of the series, he fought with Goku, Yazu, Sanzo, Jo, Tongo, Shiyon, Miyon And Suzie, after many transformation, he get defeated. But then, one of Professor D.'s wings' feather flew off into a worm hole, which leads Sanzo to go back to the past and retrieve it, along with Goku and friends.
Casper Jūrōta Kosugi One of Professor D.'s quartet. He had a violin that can create illusion to anyone who hears it.
Marty ----- One of Professor D.'s quartet. Like Casper, he had a trumpet that can create illusion to anyone who hears it.
Marie Chiemi Chiba One of Professor D.'s quartet. Like Casper and Marty, she had a set of drums that can create illusion to anyone who hears it.

[edit] Episodes

  1. With respect to large scoundrel 59 going/participating!
  2. Fearfully the る should! Ruin virus!
  3. Dead fighting! Miroku village
  4. Going on a journey, to Jipang!
  5. Tongo's Band of Bandits!? (結成！トンゴー盗賊団！？ Kessei! Tongō Tōzoku Dan!??)
  6. Jo, A Sorrowful Past (ジョー、哀しき過去 Jō, Kanashiki Kako?)
  7. Fearsome Power - Yazu! (恐るべき力・ヤズー！?)
  8. Red Hot! The Forest of Coral (灼熱！サンゴの森 Shakunetsu! Sango no Mori?)
  9. Cherry Blossom! Feore Assassin (桜舞う！刺客フィオーレ?)
  10. Wind - The Hurricane Trap! (ウィンド・竜巻のワナ！ Windo Tatsumaki no Wana!?)
  11. Cursed Festival of the Giant God! (のろわれた巨神祭！ Noro Wareta Kyokamimatsuri!?)
  12. Great Serpent God, Descend! (大蛇神、降臨！ Orochi Kami, Kōrin!?)
  13. Iron fist of 59 anger!
  14. Horseman Pegasus knight of wilderness
  15. Super Strength - Elephant Bishop (超怪力・エレファントビショップ Chō Kairiki Erefanto Bishoppu?)
  16. Tower of ブンガク village memory
  17. The ちso heaven! ? Cooking village
  18. The boy who blows the angular whistle
  19. Sun elephant VS キャットルーク
  20. The door of the legend which was opened
  21. グレートベガスグランプリ
  22. Ghost town longing
  23. Demoniac Demona of labyrinth
  24. Protect! ジƒ…モク village
  25. Messiah 59! ?
  26. Forest ルコラ kingdom of 摩 heaven tower
  27. Asobotto 59!?
  28. Sweetheart of secret
  29. Crash! ! サイトス VS 59
  30. Conclusion! ! The strongest winner
  31. It is business! Goku thief group
  32. Little Jipang puzzle
  33. Yazu revives!
  34. Large game! Military affairs fighting meeting of desert
  35. Puzzle of village ring of miracle
  36. Crash! I'll be the one to win!
  37. 59 thief groups, to north! !
  38. Infinity! Joystick! !
  39. Perplexity child of snowfield
  40. The man who waits for the sun elephant
  41. Town of meeting again aurora
  42. Revolution! With guts large battle
  43. Proud high coming inn enemy! !
  44. Mamee of the Palace of the Sea Goddess island
  45. End east, Jipang! !
  46. Dragon of pair head
  47. Violin of dazzlement! !
  48. Trumpet of working stage!
  49. Quartet of quartet death!
  50. The key of 49 it does to be even, the time
  51. Meeting again which exceeds space-time
  52. Immortal 59 thief groups! !

[edit] Theme songs

Opening Themes:

  1. Beside You -boku wo yobu koe- (BESIDE YOU -僕を呼ぶ声-?) by BoA (eps 1-25)
  2. Wo Ai Ni by dream (eps 26-52)

Ending Themes:

  1. i WAKE YOUR LOVE! by m.o.v.e (eps 1-13)
  2. Kasumi Yuku Sora Se ni Shite (霞ゆく空背にして?) by Janne da Arc (eps 14-25)
  3. BURNING DANCE by m.o.v.e (eps 26-38)
  4. LolitA☆Strawberry in summer by SweetS (eps 39-51)
  5. Asobotto Senki Goku no Sekai (アソボット 先規 五九 のせかい?) (ep. 52)

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