#jttwconfessions

I think there's a lot about Wukong's characterization that LMK fandom misses out on. You can dislike him for whatever reason and that's ok, but I feel like it often gets overlooked that Wukong is likely only so laid back and focused on fixing his problems himself because he doesn't want to be seen as the massively violent monster he was during The Journey. His Ink Manifestations showing him being called a monster in various ways, his tendency to prefer to not fight in front of others (especially MK) unless necessary, the amount of times villains mention "the old Wukong" or how he "used to be", are all big hints to this. Hell, even him saying "me too, bud" when MK admitted that he exaggerates his naivety sometimes to lighten the mood. It seems like the depth of Wukong's LMK character is him trying to be less imposing to those around him while the (sometimes literal) ghosts of his past follow him, which is a very difficult thing to do when you're conditioned to seeing yourself as violent and scary, and the antagonists around you are trying to purposefully make you act like the worst version of yourself

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I have recently discovered that I have a big crush on Wukong, thanks to his Black Myth incarnation. He is just the right mix of human and monkey in appearance.

It bothers me that people complain that LMK characters who get any form of redemption don’t say “sorry” on screen, like, they’re showing it through their actions, ever hear of “actions speak louder than words???”

i'm tired of how the LMK fandom turns every little thing about the show, and continuously forget this is a centuries-old story with literal hundreds of adaptations. i hate how it's slowly tinting other adaptations too, and how some fans can't seem to accept there are different interpretations and dynamics explored in non-lmk jttw media. hell, some can't even understand that Wukong/Macaque isn't even a canon ship, and Macaque is a very minor character in the overall story.

Honeslty? As someone who enjoys this duo as much as the average fan enjoys Shadowpeach, I just really wish that there were more Dadsy/Pigsy & MK appreciators. I have seen people drag on the “MK has multiple dads” joke to the point where they take it too literally and forget that MK has only one true “dad” in his life. People tend to forget that there is a HUGE difference between someone who ACTS like a dad and someone who IS a dad, and all I want is for you guys to remember that. You can call Wukong MK’s dad, you can call Macaque MK’s dad, but Pigsy is the only FATHER in MK’s life. Anyways tldr these guys have one of the most well-written and thought-out father/son dynamics I’ve ever seen, and it hurts to see that barely anyone talks about it. Please appreciate Dadsy 🙏

I absolutely agree with the other person in that one post. Nezha Reborn Sun Wukong is probably my favorite version of him as well. I love that even though he comes off as silly, you need to pay attention to what he's saying and doing all throughout the movie to understand what his intentions are. One detail being that he's been investigating Ao Guang's actions this whole time in the background. You only find out about this through dialogue but it's easy to miss. I love the small details in his character.