Monkey - S02E08: The Tormented Emperor

Name: The Tormented Emperor
Genre: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 1979-12-30

Dec 30, 1979Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & FantasySeason 2, Episode 8

Emperor 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. Tripitaka and his followers arrive at Biku and hear of the Emperor's plight. After the ghost leaves behind a shoe, Monkey becomes suspicious and sends Pigsy and Dragon to investigate. They sneak into the women's dormitory at the palace in search of the shoe's owner. But Pigsy has other things on his mind.

Director: Satoshi Aoki, Motomu Furuta

Cast: Masaaki Sakai, Masako Natsume, Shiro Kishibe, Tonpei Hidari, Shunji Fujimura, Takayuki Akutagawa, David Collings, Gareth Armstrong

All Episodes - Season 2

01Pigsy's Ten Thousand LadiesNov 11, 1979 02The Dogs of DeathNov 18, 1979 03You Win Some, You Lose SomeNov 25, 1979 04Pigsy Learns a LessonDec 02, 1979 05The Land with Two SunsDec 09, 1979 06The House of the Evil SpiritDec 16, 1979 07Am I Dreaming?Dec 23, 1979 08The Tormented EmperorDec 30, 1979 09Between Heaven and HellJan 07, 1980 10The Foolish PhilosopherJan 13, 1980 11Who Am I?Jan 20, 1980 12What is Wisdom?Jan 27, 1980 13The Fountain of YouthFeb 03, 1980 14Better The Demon You KnowFeb 10, 1980 15A Shadow So HugeFeb 17, 1980 16Keep on DancingFeb 24, 1980 17Give and TakeMar 02, 1980 18Such a Nice MonsterMar 09, 1980 19The Fake PilgrimsMar 16, 1980 20Pretty as a PictureMar 28, 1980 21MothersMar 30, 1980 22The Tenacious TomboyApr 06, 1980 23StonedApr 13, 1980 24Hungry Like The WolfApr 20, 1980 25Monkey's YearningApr 27, 1980 26At the Top of the MountainMay 04, 1980

Monkey S02E08 Synopsis

Monkey "The Tormented Emperor" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1979-12-30, this episode is part of Season 2 of Monkey. Directed by Satoshi Aoki, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Masaaki Sakai, Masako Natsume, Shiro Kishibe among the cast. With a runtime of 46m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Action & Adventure and Comedy series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Emperor 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. Tripitaka and his followers arrive at Biku and hear of the Emperor's plight. After the ghost leaves...