The LEGO Monkie Kid Season 1 sets are based on the animated series inspired by the Chinese novel Journey to the West, focusing on a boy named Monkie Kid (MK) who discovers he's the reincarnation of the legendary Monkey King. Upon finding the Monkey King's staff, MK realizes his destiny to thwart the evil Demon Bull King and his forces. Guided by the Monkey King and joined by his friends, MK undertakes adventures to master his abilities, embrace his heritage, and defend his city, blending action, humor, and themes of friendship and growth throughout the season.
The LEGO Monkie Kid theme introduced in 2020 and is based on the centuries-old Chinese legends of The Monkey King and The Journey to the West, LEGO Monkie Kid creates a world of traditional heroes and villains based on the 16th century tale which was one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Rooted in ancient Chinese culture and lore, the LEGO Monkie Kid theme and set stories reimagine the legendary character, the Monkey King, and other characters from the classic Journey to the West novel.