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Monkey Episodes 1–13 DVD Box Set, PAL

Monkey Episodes 1–13 is a four-disc PAL box set collecting the opening thirteen episodes of the 1970s fantasy-adventure series. The listing describes Monkey, Tripitaka, Pigsy and Sandy’s early journey, with a stated runtime of 9 hours and 45 minutes.

At a glance

Contains the first thirteen episodes, according to the listing.
The episode descriptions follow Monkey and his companions as they accompany Tripitaka on a journey, meeting supernatural threats and comic misadventures.
The supplied description presents the series as a blend of fantasy, martial-arts action and slapstick.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£20.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Four discs and a stated runtime of 9 hours and 45 minutes offer a substantial opening run of the series in one set.
The episode descriptions give a useful outline of the early story and main characters.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Format and playback
Media format	Box set, PAL
Language	Japanese
Number of discs	4
Runtime	9 hours and 45 minutes

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	20 x 20 x 3 cm; 320 g

Release and credits
Release date	29 Mar. 2004
Director	Yûsuke Watanabe
Actors	Masaaki Sakai, Masako Natsume, Mieko Takamine, Shiro Kishibe, Toshiyuki Nishida
Studio	Fabulous Films
Country of origin	United Kingdom

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing identifies the language as Japanese but does not establish whether English audio or subtitles are included. Check the selected edition’s language and subtitle details if those matter to you. The aspect ratio is listed as “Unknown”. The supplied description also discusses an English-dubbed version, so the audio track for this set remains unconfirmed.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for the first thirteen episodes of the Monkey series in a PAL box set.
Collectors interested in the series’ early fantasy adventures and comic tone.

Less suited to

Buyers who need confirmed English audio, subtitles or a specified aspect ratio before ordering.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 76 ratings

5 stars72%72%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars5%5%
1 star4%4%

Aggregate ratings lean strongly towards the highest star category, but a smaller portion of ratings are lower, so experiences are not uniformly positive. With no supplied written customer feedback, the reasons behind those ratings cannot be determined. For buyers, confirm the audio and subtitle options independently, as the listing does not settle them.

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes are included?

The title and supplied description identify this as episodes 1–13.

How many discs and how long is the set?

The listing states four discs and a runtime of 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Is English audio or subtitling confirmed?

No. The listing names Japanese as the language but does not confirm the audio tracks or subtitles. Check the selected edition if English viewing is important.