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Toei Unveils “Monkey Quest” at Annecy, Hollywood-Anime Fusion

6/23/2026

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Toei Animation unveiled “Monkey Quest” at the Annecy festival in France.
Producers Yoshi Ikezawa, Joseph Chou and Naoto Oshima adapted a “Journey to the West” with kanji-inspired designs.
The film follows Elle, her brother Adam, monkey Okon (voiced by Adam Devine) and villain Vex (voiced by J.K. Simmons).
Directors David N. Weiss and Stephanie Ma Stine said the storyboard shows Hollywood-anime convergence, with Studio Sanzigen adding 2D over 3D CG.

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Story summary

Toei Animation unveiled “Monkey Quest” at the Annecy festival in France.
Producers Yoshi Ikezawa, Joseph Chou and Naoto Oshima adapted a “Journey to the West” with kanji-inspired designs.
The film follows Elle, her brother Adam, monkey Okon (voiced by Adam Devine) and villain Vex (voiced by J.K. Simmons).
Directors David N. Weiss and Stephanie Ma Stine said the storyboard shows Hollywood-anime convergence, with Studio Sanzigen adding 2D over 3D CG.