Monkey Peak

モンキーピーク
Monkey Peak
Genres: Horror, Seinen
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Tomovies
Producers: Anime Beans
Rank: #20874
Popularity: #15808
Users Listed: 731
Users Scored: 66
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/11/2021
Aired: October 26, 2018 – April 1, 2019 (Fall)
Type: ona
Source: manga
Episodes: 20

Synopsis:

A close-knit team from a pharmaceutical firm joins a challenging ascent of a remote mountain range, seeking camaraderie and a shared experience. Their journey takes an unforeseen turn when a series of unsettling events unfold near the summit. The climbers find themselves confronted by unusual, aggressive primates that disrupt their ascent and challenge their understanding of the natural world.

The narrative explores themes of human vulnerability in the face of the unknown and the fragility of carefully constructed routines. As the group struggles to survive, the experience forces them to confront buried anxieties and reconsider their place within a larger ecosystem. The anime presents a contemplative atmosphere, emphasizing psychological tension and the unsettling beauty of a harsh environment over conventional action sequences. It’s a story about resilience tested by unexpected threats and the enduring bonds forged under pressure.

Characters:

  • Jiro (Main)
  • Saotome (Main)
  • Hayashi (Supporting)
  • Miyata (Supporting)
  • Sato (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Ookubo, Kei (Producer)
  • Takashima, Tomoya (Director)
  • Kumeta, Akihiro (Original Character Design)
  • Nakahara, Ryuuta (Sound Effects)
  • Shinasaka, Koji (Original Creator)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Monkey Peak (manga - Adaptation)