| “He told us he had a plan, but we don't know what it is. He told us there were three Rings, but maybe there's four. He told us that map was so important, but it hasn't been useful once this whole trip.” |
| — Pigsy |
The King, the Prince, and the Shadow is the ninth episode of Season 3 and the twenty-ninth episode overall of Monkie Kid.
Synopsis[]
Short DescriptionMonkey King holds off Ne Zha while MK and the others take the rings to a mystic mountain. When Macaque arrives, things go from bad to worse![1] ExtendedNow with all three rings, the heroes ask Monkey King 'what's next?' But before he can answer, Ne Zha arrives, hunting them down. While Monkey King holds Ne Zha off, MK and the heroes must get the rings to a mystic mountain where they can reforge the fire. However, when Macaque arrives, now supercharged with Bone Demon power, things go from bad to worse.[2] |
Plot[]
The Monkie Kids were making their escape from Lantern City, which has been completely engulfed in crystals. Tang sought answers from Monkey King about their plan. MK, on the other hand, was more direct and impatient, wanting to know how they can use the Rings of Samadhi to defeat the Lady Bone Demon. Monkey King explained that it's not as simple as that, as they need to reach the summit of the mystic mountain in order to reforge the Samadhi Fire. Pigsy, suspicious of their intentions, questioned if they will find the fourth ring there. MK was caught off guard, as he was unaware of a fourth ring. Tang clarified that the Samadhi Fire was split into three rings, not four. Suddenly, the sky train experienced a jolt, prompting everyone to look out the window. They witnessed Ne Zha's Fire Ring, causing the train to come to a halt. Ne Zha emerged from the vehicle and hurled the Fire Rings at the train, causing it to split. Monkey King acted quickly, ensuring the safety of all the passengers by moving them away from the attack. Ne Zha confronts Monkey King, addressing him as Sun Wukong. Monkey King greeted Ne Zha and asked if he had come to hang out. However, Ne Zha quickly informed him that he was there to stop Monkey King's plan to reforge the Samadhi Fire. Tang expressed his disbelief at seeing Ne Zha in person. However, Ne Zha silenced him and revealed that he knew where the Rings of Samadhi were located without even checking the map. He also accused the Monkey King of stealing the blue ring from Chang'e, although Monkey King claimed that he had only borrowed it. Ne Zha and Monkey King then discussed how the Demon Bull King had kept the green ring for himself instead of hiding it. Ne Zha then mentioned how the Monkey King had done a poor job of hiding the orange ring, which Mei and Sandy agreed with. MK was faced with a threatening situation when Ne Zha demanded that he hand over the rings or face the consequences. However, Monkey King intervened and swiftly punched Ne Zha, sending him soaring into the air. Monkey King then directed the Monkie Kids to proceed to the mountain and wait for his arrival. Despite MK's willingness to assist, Monkey King cautioned him against it, emphasizing the potential danger of Macaque's sudden arrival.
As the Monkie Kids journeyed toward the mystic mountain, Monkey King escaped with the Rings of Samadhi as he leaped onto his cloud. Ne Zha pursued Monkey King, intent on preventing his escape once more. The two fought, with Monkey King dodging Ne Zha's spear. While Monkey King acknowledged Ne Zha's speed, he proclaimed that his own strength surpassed that of Ne Zha's. Just as he prepared to deliver a blow, Ne Zha's spear returned, leaving a faint scar on Monkey King's cheek as it grazed him. Ne Zha launched his spear again, but Monkey King caught. Using the Armillary Sash, Ne Zha propelled Monkey King towards a towering mountain, seizing the moment to snatch the rings from him. In the midst of their banter, a sudden eruption of crystals enveloped both Monkey King and Ne Zha, trapping them. It was then that they realized the perpetrator was Macaque, whose body was partially encased in the crystals.
At the peak of the mystic mountain, the Monkie Kids arrived at the sacred ritual site. Despite it being their first time there, Mei, Sandy, and Tang felt a sense of familiarity, as if they had visited before. However, MK casually remarked that everything was new to him. He turned to Pigsy for clarification about a fourth ring that had been mentioned earlier. Pigsy suggested that Monkey King was hiding something. He pointed out the inconsistencies in their adventure, including doubts about Monkey King's motives, the potential existence of a fourth ring despite the belief in only three, and the map to the Rings of Samadhi, which hadn't been used despite it being deemed important. Both MK and Tang agreed on the map's shortcomings. Tang placed the map on a pedestal, which triggered a golden light that illuminated the ritual site, revealing the true purpose of the map.
Monkey King playfully mocked Macaque about his Bone Demon powers, suggesting it was typical for him to possess a lesser version of others' abilities. Ne Zha scolded Monkey King for his remarks, but Monkey King simply pointed out the truth in his words. As Macaque seized the rings, Monkey King remarked that Macaque should be celebrating his triumph and headed toward Lady Bone Demon. However, Macaque showed no interest in her intentions. When he crystallized the rings and tore them apart, he discovered they were merely hair replicas. Ne Zha was taken aback by the revelation, and Monkey King sheepishly confirmed it. Macaque then concluded that the genuine rings must be with MK, which he found to be fitting.
Frustrated, Pigsy confronted Tang, who insisted he hadn’t done anything wrong. Pigsy sarcastically pointed out that the map had indeed produced light, to which Tang replied that was precisely what had occurred. Just then, MK noticed the rings beginning to shift, forming a beam of light that caused Mei to flinch in discomfort. Concerned, Tang asked if she was alright, and Mei responded with uncertainty.
Monkey King, Ne Zha, and Macaque recognized that the ritual had commenced, despite Monkey King's insistence that the Monkie Kids were supposed to wait for him. As Macaque prepared to depart, Monkey King cautioned him against harming MK, to which Macaque retorted, questioning whether his interference would only make things worse. He then propelled himself toward the mountain. Meanwhile, Mei winced in pain, leaving the Monkie Kids uncertain about their next move. MK urged everyone to avoid touching anything until Monkey King arrived, but Macaque soon appeared in his mech, crystallizing everything. One of the crystals nearly hit Pigsy, but Sandy intervened, trapping both of them. Macaque warned MK not to interfere, claiming he was solely after the Samadhi Fire. MK transformed into a gorilla and punched off the mech's arm, but Macaque merely laughed, quickly reattaching it and capturing MK, taunting him about Monkey King's lack of a solid plan as he slammed MK into the ground repeatedly, leaving everyone to watch helplessly. Macaque demanded MK to stay down or else. Mei, in pain, attempted to intervene but was warned by Macaque not to make another move. He presented two options: either they complied with his demands regarding the Samadhi Fire, or he would start eliminating them, beginning with Mei. Tang pleaded with Macaque not to go through with his threat, but Macaque insisted that Tang must follow his orders, emphasizing that Mei's life depended on it. Reluctantly, Tang conceded.
Cast[]
| Voice Actor | Role(s) |
|---|---|
| Billy Kametz | Macaque |
| Dave B. Mitchell | Pigsy |
| David Chen | Tang |
| Jack De Sena | MK |
| Johnny Yong Bosch | Ne Zha |
| Patrick Seitz | Sandy |
| Sean Schemmel | Monkey King |
| Stephanie Sheh | Mei |
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Objects[]
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Abilities[]
Species[]
- Cats
- Deities
- Demons
- Dragons
- Humans
- Mystic Monkeys
- Pigs
- Rabbits
Mentioned[]
Trivia[]
- The scene where Macaque has immobilized Monkey King with his crystal powers features a visual callback to Shadow Play, with Monkey King and Macaque's positions reversed.
- This episode originally contained a chase scene between Monkey King, Ne Zha, and Macaque but it was cut for time. [3]
- Ne Zha and Monkey King's fight was also longer originally. [4]
Errors[]
- When Macaque first comes at Monkey King and Ne Zha, his head feather is missing.
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Names in other languages[]
| Language | Name | Translation, etymology, and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | الملك، الأمير والظل | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Bulgarian | Кралят, принцът и сянката | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Cantonese | 國王，王子同影子 | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Croatian | Kralj, princ i sjena | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Czech | Král, Princ a Stín | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Danish | Kongen, prinsen og skyggen | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Dutch | De koning, de prins en de schaduw | Translates to The King, the Prince and the Shadow. |
| Finnish | Kuningas, prinssi ja varjo | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| French | Le Roi, le Prince et l'Ombre | Translates to The King, the Prince and the Shadow. |
| German | Der König, Der Prinz und der Schatten | Translates to The King, the Prince and the Shadow. |
| Hebrew | המלך, הנסיך, והצל | Translates to The King, the Prince, and the Shadow. |
| Hungarian | A király, a herceg és az árnyék | Translates to The King, the Prince and the Shadow. |
| Italian | Il Re, il Principe e l'Ombra | Translates to The King, the Prince and the Shadow. |
| Japanese | 激突！キング、プリンス、そしてシャドー | Translates to Clash! King, Prince, and Shadow. |
| Korean | 왕과 왕자, 그리고 그림자 | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Mandarin (China) |
冤家夺真火 | Translates to The Enemy Seizes the True Fire. |
| Mandarin (Taiwan) |
三強對決 | Translates to Top Three Showdown. |
| Norwegian | Kongen, prinsen og skyggen | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Polish | Król, książę i cień | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Portuguese (Portugal) |
O Rei, o Príncipe, e A Sombra | Translates to The King, the Prince, and the Shadow. |
| Romanian | Regele, prințul și umbra | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Serbian | Kralj, Princ i Senka | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Slovenian | Kralj, Princ in Senca | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Spanish (Spain) |
El rey, el príncipe y la sombra | Translates to The King, the Prince and the Shadow. |
| Swedish | Kungen, prinsen och skuggan | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Thai | ราชา เจ้าชาย และเงามืด | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
| Turkish | Kral, Prens ve Gölge | Translates to King, Prince and Shadow. |
References[]
- ↑ myTV SUPER | LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Cartoon - Season 3
- ↑ [Foxtel TV Guide]
- ↑ Jacobson, Ashe (August 10, 2022). Originally we had a chase sequence between Mac, NeZha, and MKing that had to get cut for time (my suggestion, no less)- never made it to anim, but I thought I'd give y'all a little peek at the shot graveyard. Lots of flips and dodges! Yeehaw..
- ↑ Chhoa, Richard (April 19, 2023). An action sequence from season 3 Monkie Kid I had a lot of fun with! A few shots were cut for time. Alright, off to play escape room games!.