Hit-Monkey (2021)
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A Japanese macaque becomes an assassin, haunted by the ghost of the hitman who trained him. This 2021 Marvel series was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. At 20 episodes, about 7h 20m in all, it streams on Hulu in the US.
| Release date | November 17, 2021 |
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| Episodes | 20 × ~22 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
An adult Hulu series; Jason Sudeikis voices the ghost.
About Hit-Monkey
Marvel's Hit-Monkey is an adult animated action comedy. A snow monkey troop in Japan nurses a wounded American assassin, Bryce Fowler, back to health, and he trains one aggressive young macaque. When assassins kill Bryce and the troop, Monkey takes Bryce's guns, gets his revenge, and finds himself stuck with Bryce's wisecracking ghost. In season 1 the pair work in Tokyo, chasing the people behind a progressive politician's assassination while the Yakuza put a price on Monkey's head. Season 2 moves the story to New York City.
Will Speck and Josh Gordon created and ran the show for Hulu. Fred Tatasciore voices Monkey and Jason Sudeikis plays Bryce, with Olivia Munn as Akiko, George Takei as her uncle Shinji Yokohama and Ally Maki as police officer Haruka. Season 2 adds Leslie Jones and Cristin Milioti. Both seasons have 10 episodes and were released all at once, in November 2021 and July 2024. Critics praised the animation, voice cast and action, giving the seasons 84% and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Good to know
- It was ordered in 2019 as part of a planned group of Marvel shows on Hulu meant to build toward a crossover special, The Offenders, which Marvel dropped in 2020.
- Variety reported in 2022 that a renewal was unlikely, but Hulu ordered season 2 in February 2023.
- Season 1 features Silver Samurai, voiced by Noshir Dalal, as Japan's biggest hero.
- Keith David voices Lucifer in season 2.
How to watch it
It has no ties to MCU continuity and doesn't require any other Marvel show, so you can slot it in anywhere. Start at the beginning, since season 1 is one continuous Tokyo mystery, then move on to season 2 in New York. It's strictly for adults who like violent, deadpan action comedy and anyone who enjoys Sudeikis playing a sarcastic ghost.
Where to watch Hit-Monkey in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Hulu |
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Where to watch Hit-Monkey outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Hit-Monkey FAQ
Who voices Hit-Monkey?
Fred Tatasciore voices Monkey, while Jason Sudeikis voices his ghostly mentor Bryce Fowler.
How many seasons of Hit-Monkey are there?
Two, with 10 episodes each, released in November 2021 and July 2024.
What were The Offenders?
Hit-Monkey was ordered in 2019 as one of several Marvel-based Hulu series meant to lead into a crossover special called The Offenders. Marvel dropped the crossover in 2020, but Hit-Monkey went ahead.
Can you skip Hit-Monkey?
Yes. It’s not on the MCU timeline, so you won’t miss any MCU story by skipping it.
How many episodes does Hit-Monkey have?
Hit-Monkey has 20 episodes, around 22 minutes each.
Is Hit-Monkey part of the MCU?
No. It’s a Marvel title made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe.