Marvel's Hit-Monkey
Marvel's Hit-Monkey

Marvel's Hit-Monkey

2024TV ShowReturning Series2 SeasonsEnglish

After a high-profile political assassination goes sideways, an injured hitman hides out amongst a tribe of snow monkeys in the mountains of Japan.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: N/A (Animated Series - Multiple Directors)Genres: Action, Comedy, Animation, Superhero

Plot Summary

Hit-Monkey is a satirical action-comedy series following a vengeful Japanese macaque monkey who teams up with the ghost of an American assassin. Together, they embark on a path of revenge against the yakuza underworld. This unlikely duo navigates the dangerous streets of Tokyo, utilizing a combination of deadly skills and spectral guidance to take down their enemies.

Critical Reception

As of its release in early 2024, Hit-Monkey has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its R-rated humor, stylish animation, and surprisingly effective buddy-cop dynamic between the monkey and the ghost. While some found the plot occasionally predictable, the show's unique tone and action sequences were widely appreciated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique R-rated humor and stylish animation.
  • Applauded for the unexpected chemistry between Hit-Monkey and the ghost of his assassin mentor.
  • Lauded for its creative action sequences and satirical take on the crime genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the show's dark humor and comedic violence as major draws. Many viewers enjoyed the over-the-top action and the sheer absurdity of a monkey seeking revenge with a spectral sidekick. Some found it to be a refreshing and less formulaic entry in the superhero genre.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (New Series)

Fun Fact

The series is notable for being one of the few Marvel animated projects to receive an R rating, allowing for more mature themes and graphic violence than typically seen in Marvel productions.

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