Monkey Turn (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 6

Released in 2004, Monkey Turn is an animation series.
What it’s about. Kenji Hatano originally wanted to be a Baseball superstar, but didn't like how one player's mistake can hurt the whole team. Upon being shown a kyotei (hydroboat) race by his Principal and seeing a special turn called a Monkey Turn, he decides to try it out. After capsizing due to a Monkey Turn gone wrong, Kenji decides to become a professional Kyotei racer. Two years later, he graduates from the Yamato Training School and promises his friend Sumi Ubukata that he'll become Japan's No. 1 Kyotei racer within three years.
Who’s in it. Monkey Turn stars Takeshi Aono, Katsuhisa Houki and Tokuyoshi Kawashima.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Monkey Turn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monkey Turn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monkey Turn tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monkey Turn (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monkey Turn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monkey Turn worth watching?
- Monkey Turn holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkey Turn?
- Monkey Turn stars Takeshi Aono, Katsuhisa Houki and Tokuyoshi Kawashima.
- When was Monkey Turn released?
- Monkey Turn was released in 2004.
