Journey to the West - An Audio Drama Series
The Fifth Monkey
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Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.
The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project.
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Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.
The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project.
For subtitles, please visit our Youtube Channel. Shop at our Patreon store for transcripts and become a paid member for more exclusive content, visit: patreon.com/thefifthmonkey
We are also on Ko-fi(donation only), Bluesky, Tumblr, Weibo, Bilibili.
Episodes
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Feb 20, 2026 • 19min
Journey to the West - Chapter 36 Part 2
What does the moon remind you of?Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Feb 9, 2026 • 2min
CNY Limited Access for Production Notes 15, 21-25 (2/16-23)
Celebrate the Spring Festival with us!Donate to help our proofreading editor BrookeBringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Feb 6, 2026 • 20min
Journey to the West - Chapter 36 Part 1
Good monks, bad monks.Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Jan 16, 2026 • 15min
Journey to the West - Chapter 35 Part 2
WHO sent these monsters again?Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Jan 2, 2026 • 22min
Journey to the West - Chapter 35 Part 1
I am my other brother.Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Dec 19, 2025 • 20min
Journey to the West - Chapter 34 Part 2
I am my own brother.Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Dec 5, 2025 • 25min
Journey to the West - Chapter 34 Part 1
"I am your mother."Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Dec 1, 2025 • 3min
3rd Anniversary: New episodes permanently unlocked! More comments and subs please!
Happy anniversary!Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Nov 21, 2025 • 23min
Journey to the West - Chapter 33 Part 2
Don't rob, trade.Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
Nov 7, 2025 • 22min
Journey to the West - Chapter 33 Part 1
Come to think of it, being trapped under one mountain was quite enough.Bringing China's most influential fantasy adventure to your ears, with an original translation right from its source text.The Fifth Monkey is an independent, multinational team dedicated to this project. Become a paid subscriber to unlock exclusive content:Patreon (recommended)SpotifyYoutubeKo-fi (donation only)And follow us on social media:BlueskyTumblrWeiboBilibili
