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| “Okay, uh, let's see here. Step one: Imprison Monkie Kid in the Calabash.” “Right. Done.” “Uh, step two: Convince Monkie Kid he's not in the Calabash.” |
| — Yin and Jin |
Calabash is the fifth episode of Season 1 and the fifth episode overall of Monkie Kid.
Synopsis[]
Short DescriptionMK wakes up to a perfect life... too perfect. He realises he's living in an illusion brought on by being trapped in the nefarious Calabash. YouTubeMK wakes up to a perfect life… TOO perfect. Evidently, he’s defeated the entire Demon Bull King family, Pigsy tells him to take a break, and everyone treats him like a hero. What’s going on?! MK soon realizes everything is not as it seems, but that he’s living in an illusion, being trapped in the nefarious Calabash, an ancient magical device wielded by the mischievous Gold and Silver Demons. MK must shake off the illusion and break out of his prison to defeat his comically weird enemies.[1] |
Plot[]
MK was jolted awake when his room shook violently, leading him to believe he was experiencing an earthquake. He noticed that was already 9:00 AM, and he was running late for work. He hastily preparing himself before rushing out the door. Upon arriving at Pigsy's Noodles, he immediately began to apologize profusely for his lateness, all the while grappling with the fact that he could't remember going to bed the previous night. As he pleaded with Pigsy not to fire him, he noticed Pigsy's cheerful expression. Tang suggested that MK's fears seemed out of character for Pigsy. Just then, the ground shook again, and MK instinctively reacted to the tremor, while Pigsy and Tang glitched. Tang dismissed MK's concerns, attributing them to a severe case of the Mondays, while MK pondered whether it might be an "inner ear thing." MK resumed his search for the Golden Staff. Pigsy and Tang explained that the staff was sealing the Demon Bull Family at Demon Hill, leaving MK in disbelief. Tang suggested that MK was overworked, and Pigsy declared that MK should take the day off.
MK relished his first day off in two years, convinced that the day was perfect as he indulged in experiences that felt almost unreal. The citizens around him echoed his feelings, their enthusiasm reinforcing the notion of a flawless day. However, an unease MK noted how fervently the townsfolk were emphasizing this perfection. Just then, MK experienced another tremor as be began to sense that something was off, though he couldn't place it. His mind drifted to Pigsy, who, despite his stoic demeanor, smiled. Realizing he needed to warned Mei, he turned just in time to bump into her. Relieved, he urgently asked if she noticed the adoring crowd. Mei, however, shushed him, insisting that it didn't matter because they were running late for their romantic river cruise with Sandy as their waiter. Sandy revealed that he had finally discovered his niche within their group: hosting romantic excursions. He excused himself to fetch hors d'oeuvres, leaving MK to confide in Mei about the strange occurrences surrounding them. As he struggled to articulate the bizarre perfection of the day, Mei, dressed in a new dress, completed his thought with a simple affirmation of "perfect." This horrified MK as he realized the phenomenon was spreading. Mei revealed she had something important to share with him, but before she could elaborate, the boat lurched, causing her to stumble and fall into his arms. In that moment, she professed her love for him, but MK, overwhelmed and disgusted, reacted by throwing up as Mei began glitching.
Unbeknownst to MK, the Gold and Silver Demons fight the Calabash, which they had used to ensnare him in a simulated version of Megapolis, which explained the peculiar behavior of its inhabitants. Yin was adamant that it was his turn to use the Calabash, accusing Jin of persistently proposing the same scenario of things being perfect. Jin pointed out Yin's own blunder in suggesting that MK and Mei should be in love, a claim that Yin quickly deflected, insisting it was Jin's idea. Jin then clarified the platonic nature of MK and Mei's friendship, emphasizing that Yin should have known better. Yin reached for their scheme book to consult their plan, only to discover that it contained only two steps, despite their intentions to outline a third. Jin lamented their lack of foresight during the planning phase, and seizing the Calabash, he took control of the simulated Mei, who promptly corrected her earlier declaration of love, reaffirming her deep affection for their friendship instead. Feeling uneasy, MK decided to leave, prompting Yin to ensure that MK was not up to something.
In a nearby alleyway, MK encountered Monkey King, confiding in him about the bizarre occurrences that had been unsettling him, fearing he might be losing his sanity. However, Monkey King dismissed MK's concerns, explaining that MK's perception was simply struggling to adjust to the overwhelming powers he had acquired. He reassured MK that such strange happenings were a natural byproduct of his new abilities, encouraging him to embrace this new reality. Monkey King began to advocate for the romantic relationship between MK and Mei, but when he turned, he found that MK had vanished.
MK ventured to Demon Hill, grappling with his own sanity while convinced that those around him were losing theirs. His attention was drawn to the Golden Staff, and just then, Mei appeared behind him, further irritating him. When she questioned his presence, MK claimed he was merely taking the staff for a spin, but Mei firmly objected, warning that removing it would free the Demon Bull King. Startled, MK stumbled back into Sandy, who echoed Mei's warning. Tang and Pigsy soon joined, with Pigsy suggesting they head back to the shop for noodles, which unsettled MK. At that moment, Monkey King arrived, offering MK the chance to continue his "perfect life," but Mo's arrival and speaking made MK confirmed his suspicions. Controlling Mei, Yin informed Jim, who was control Mo, that Mo can't talk. Realizing the plan backfired, the Gold and Silver Demons used the Monkie Kids and Monkey King to prevent MK from seizing the Golden Staff. As the Calabash figures overwhelmed him, MK fought through and managed to grasp the staff, breaking free from the Calabash, which was destroyed. He then found himself face-to-face with the startled Gold and Silver Demons, who took the opportunity to introduce themselves, albeit with a brief argument over the order of their names. Still trying to comprehend the situation, MK asked about his presence there. The Gold and Silver Demon explained that they sought MK to be a worthy advisory and had lured him into their trap by calling his name, which ultimately led to his entrapment in the Calabash. With the Calabash destroyed, the Gold and Silver Demon announced their intention to destroy MK in a fight. Prepared for battle, MK brandished the Golden Staff, but Jin quickly recognized that MK had seen through their ruse. Just as Yin proclaimed he had figured out step three, both demons activated smoke bombs, escaping while MK was left bewildered by the unexpected turn of events.
MK returned to Pigsy's Noodles, calling out for his friends. Pigsy, irritated, demanded to know where MK had been. To confirm it was really Pigsy, MK poked him, which only fueled Pigsy's anger as he threatened to fire MK. Once MK realized he was indeed with the real Pigsy, he embraced him, leaving Pigsy confused. MK admit that he was glad that none of them were perfect, a comment that unintentionally offended the group. Pigsy retorted that MK's job was the most perfect thing he could hope for, Tang defensively claimed his own perfection and insulted MK's intelligence, while Mei threatened to reset MK's Monkey Mech character. Amidst their bickering, MK felt that everything was as it should be.
Cast[]
Features[]
Characters[]
Main:
Supporting:
- Demon Bull Family (Calabash) (illustration)
- Mei (Calabash)
- Mo (Calabash)
- Monkey King (Calabash)
- Pigsy (Calabash)
- Sandy (Calabash)
- Tang (Calabash)
- Mei
- Pigsy
- Tang
Antagonists:
Locations[]
- China
Objects[]
- Calabash
- Cheese tea
- The Furnace (illustration)
- Green Ring of Samadhi (illustration)
- Golden Staff
- Magic cloud
- Monkey Mech
- Noodles
Vehicles[]
- Cloud Board
- Sandy's boat
- Tuk-tuk (flashback)
- White Dragon Horse Bike
Names in other languages[]
| Language | Name | Translation, etymology, and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | 葫蘆 | Translates to Gourd. |
| Dutch | Kalebas | Translates to Calabash. |
| French | Le Calabash | Translates to The Calabash. |
| German | Kalebasse | Translates to Calabash. |
| Hebrew | דלעת הבקבוק | Translates to Bottle Gourd. |
| Italian | Una vita troppo perfetta | Translates to A Life Too Perfect. |
| Japanese | ワンダホー！なんて不思議な長い１日 | Translates to Wonderful! What A Mysterious Long Day. |
| Korean | 조롱박 | Translates to Cucurbit. |
| Mandarin (China) |
紫金葫芦 | Translates to Purple Gold Gourd |
| Mandarin (Taiwan) |
邪惡葫蘆 | Translates to Evil Gourd. |
| Polish | Tykwa | Translates to Calabash. |
| Slovenian | Kalabaš | Translates to Calabash. |
| Spanish | Calabaza | Translates to Calabash. |
Trivia[]
- This episode was adapted into a comic book in Monkie Kid Comic Story 3.
- This is one of the two Season 1 episodes that Villads Spangsberg revealed when episodes were being worked on.[2]
- In Malaysia, the episode was originally going to be released on September 20, 2020, but was later rescheduled to the 26th.[3]
- In Hong Kong, the episode was supposed to premiere on November 22, 2020, but was rescheduled to the 29th due to the live broadcast of the 2020 Macau Grand Prix.
- This episodes theme of being content with imperfection could be viewed as foreshadowing for the future conflict the with the Lady Bone Demon.
Errors[]
- Seconds before MK was surprised by Pigsy's attitude after begging him not to be fired, the Pigsy's Noodles' insignia was missing on the back of Pigsy's jacket.
Censorship[]
- This episode was skipped when the show aired on Cartoon Network Middle East and North Africa.
Focus Characters[]
Protagonists[]
- MK serves as the main protagonist of this episode.
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Antagonists[]
- The Gold and Silver Demons serve as the main antagonists of this episode.
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