- Note: Due to Monkie Kid not being a direct representation to Journey to the West,[1] this article will be primarily about the Dragon of the West's appearance within Monkie Kid. For information about him in Journey to the West, click here.
| “I know this blade. It belonged to my brother, the Dragon of the West. You mean to tell me you are a descendant of Ao Ji.” |
| — The Dragon of the East[src] |
Ao Ji, better known as the Dragon of the West, was a member of the Dragon Clan as well as the creator of the Dragon Blade.
History[]
Long ago, the Dragon of the West created the Dragon Blade.
Appearance[]
Designs[]
| Design | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Human | The Dragon of the West has black hair with a widow's peak tied in a ponytail. He wears a red and gold outfit with a maroon cape and a golden headpiece. | |
| Dragon | The Dragon of the West is a green dragon with dark green fur, white horns and glowing green eyes. |
Weapons[]
Dragon Blade[]
The Dragon Blade is a legendary sword that was created by the Dragon of the West Sea, who made the sword in the first place so the Dragon Clan can protect each other with its power, while a worthy member of the family can use its true strength.
Abilities[]
- Dracokinesis - Like all the members of the Dragon Clan from his bloodline, the Dragon of the West possess the traits of a dragon.
- Dragon aura - The Dragon of the West can surround himself in a draconic energy whenever he uses his power.
- Dragon transformation - The Dragon of the West can transform between human and dragon at will.
Appearances[]
Monkie Kid[]
- Season 1 - 3. "Coming Home" (illustration)
- Season 3 - 22. "Great Grand Dragon of the East" (illustration)
- 80049 Dragon of the East Palace (illustration)
Names in other languages[]
| Language | Name | Translation, etymology, and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mandarin | 西海龍王 | Translates to Dragon of the West. |
| Spanish | Dragón del Oeste | Translates to Dragon of the West. |
Trivia[]
- In, Journey to the West and general mythology, the Dragon of the West is known as the "Dragon King of the West Sea".
- While called Ao Ji (敖吉) in Monkie Kid, the Dragon of the West is more commonly known by the name Ao Run (敖闰).
- Ao Ji's dragon form has only four fingers, even though royal dragons are traditionally meant to have five. [2]
- His eldest son, Ao Mo'ang (敖摩昂), appears to arrest the Tuolong (鼉龍) in chapter 43 of Journey to the West. [3]
Gallery[]
Coming Home[]
Great Grand Dragon of the East[]
References[]
- ↑ Adams, Jeremy (May 16, 2021). It is not a direct 1:1 representation to JTW by design. It gives us more freedom with stories and characters and hopefully points people to search and experience JTW themselves (Reply). Archived from the original on August 28, 2022.
- ↑ Roundel with Four-Clawed Dragon on MetMueseum.org
- ↑ Journey to the West, Volume 2, Chapter 43 (Anthony C. Yu translation, Revised Edition)