The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King.
The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King Ending Explained: Prequel to animation series "Journey to the West", Su Yi, a princess of the heavenly realm, befriends Sun Wukong in the mortal world and falls in love with him. Directed by Zhong Mulong, this 2020 animation film stars Fan Junhang ((voice)), alongside KIYO as (voice), Xia Lei as (voice), Ajie as (voice). With a 6.1/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King?
Prequel to animation series "Journey to the West", Su Yi, a princess of the heavenly realm, befriends Sun Wukong in the mortal world and falls in love with him. However, Sun Wukong is violently treated as a demon by other gods and suppressed under the Five Fingers Mountain. In the past 300 years, the god Rulai has taught the Wukong how to uphold justice in his heart. Sun Wukong protects the Longevity Monk and goes to the other side of the world to retrieve the fire of creation for the benefit of the world, but finally returns after many ups and downs. The conspiracy surfaced and the fate of the master and disciples was rewritten.
Zhong Mulong's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Fan Junhang ((voice))'s journey. However, Sun Wukong is violently treated as a demon by other gods and suppressed under the Five Fingers Mountain.
How Does Fan Junhang ((voice))'s Story End?
- Fan Junhang: Fan Junhang's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- KIYO ((voice)): KIYO's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Xia Lei ((voice)): Xia Lei's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King Mean?
The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Fan Junhang may feel rushed. Zhong Mulong's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.