Black Myth: Wukong | Chapter 1 Story Explained & Analysis

Continuing my Story Explained Deep Dive series for Black Myth: Wukong! Today is all about Chapter 1. 🐻Who is ~actually~ helping the Destined One? What does it mean to be morally good? Did Bodhisattva Guanyin plan all of this from the start?

To help those less familiar, I present context as we progress through the chapter and meet new characters/enemies so it’s easier to follow along with my deductions. The video goes over backstory, references to the original Journey to the West novel, things that stood out to me, plot analysis and my own interpretations of what it all means — in lots of detail. :3

Timestamps:
0:00 — Animation
3:27 — Intro
3:54 — Who’s behind the Keeper of Black Wind Mountain?
12:13 — The Golden Cicada and Immortal Bodies
14:18 — The Wandering Wight
15:23 — Guangzhi - What Does it Mean to be Morally Good?
16:55 — The Kasaya
18:47 — The Bells
19:33 — Lingxuzi and the Black Bear - The True Nature of Yao & Bodhisattvas
25:34 — Gourd Grandpa, the Mandrill and Ma Tianba
27:30 — Guangmou
29:55 — Shen Monkey
30:42 — Whiteclad Noble, Mantra of Revival and the Mysterious “Older Brother”
32:46 — Elder Jinchi’s Obsession
38:48 — The Black Wind King
41:20 — The Black Bear Guai’s “Task”
49:06 — The Craving Eyes
49:45 — What Does This All Mean???
52:14 — Outtro

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