The 1998 TVB adaptation of Journey to the West II (often referred to simply as the 1998 version) remains a nostalgic pillar for fans of Hong Kong television and Chinese mythology. While the 1996 precursor starring Dicky Cheung set the stage, the 1998 sequel—starring Benny Chan as Sun Wukong—took the spectacle and emotional stakes to a whole new level. Why the 1998 Version is a Cult Classic

WUKONG Too easy. The mastermind is shy.

WUKONG (Leaping down from the peak in a blur of gold and red) Master is right. And if we linger, you’ll have more than hunger to worry about.

: This season covers famous arcs like the "True and False Monkey King" and the "Lion Camel Ridge".

Community members on forums like Reddit have worked on high-quality 1080p versions with custom translations for the 1996 series.