Hit-Monkey

This adult animated series centres around the Marvel Comics character Hit Monkey, a Japanese macaque who aids in the recovery of a stranded hitman named Bryce. When Bryce passes away, Hit Monkey takes it upon himself to destroy the Japanese criminal underworld. He is guided by Bryce’s ghost in his bloody quest. The show is co-created by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the director-screenwriter duo behind such movies 2007 sports comedy Blades of Glory, Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman starrer The Switch (2010), The Power Inside and the 2016 ensemble comedy Office Christmas Party. Hit Monkey’s staggering cast includes names like Jason Sudeikis, currently basking in the success of Ted Lasso, Olivia Munn, star of the sci-fi movie The Predator and Magic Mike, and Ally Maki. Maki is essaying the role of Haruka on the show, a police person dedicated to maintaining peace and order in Tokyo, whereas Jason Sudeikis will play Bryce.