Full Name: Oyama No Monkichi

Birthday: January 13

Birthplace: Japan

Monkichi’s full name means “Monkichi of the Mountains”, and that’s where he and his friends are from. He loves having fun and making puns! He lives for the moment, and he loves to perform in front of others, sharing stories and poems and trading jokes. Hi dream is to be a professional poet or comedian.

This little boy monkey holds the world record for banana speed-eating, reputedly going through 10 in less than a minute.

Friends of Monkichi

Momo: Everyone’s favorite little girl. She’s born on March 3.

Oo: Born on February 1, this little monkey is laid-back with just about everything, except for math, which he dislikes.

Daikichi: Born on May 5, this thick-eyebrowed guy considers himself a handsome little monkey.

Monsuke: This guy is so carefree he can be a bit scatter-brained. His birthday is on April 1.

Chieo: Don’t let his goofy eyes fool you! He’s actually the brains of the group - and he has ESP. His birthday’s on December 25.

Monta: The last guy of the group, Monta is actually Monkichi’s little brother. He was born on March 26.