Zhu Bajie (豬八戒), better known as Pigsy, is a supporting character in the Disney+ original series American Born Chinese portrayed by Brian Le.
Background[]
In most tellings, Zhu Bajie, or Pigsy, was once a celestial who, due to his rowdy and rude behavior, was sent to be reincarnated on Earth. However, due to a mishap, he ended up being reborn as a man-pig hybrid creature. He is discovered by Sun Wukong and Tripitaka who defeat him in battle. Guanyin arrives and suggests that Pigsy join them on their pilgrimage, becoming a friend and ally to the group. In the end, he achieves enlightenment and becomes, essentially a royal janitor, to the Gods in Heaven.
Personality[]
Zhu Bajie is portrayed as being short-tempered and savage. Due to his piggy habits, he is shown to be a glutton and was easily distracted by food that was thrown his way. He is a very loyal soldier however, as he is shown sticking close to Sun Wukong, his leader.
Physical appearance[]
Zhu Bajie resembles a humanoid pig, bald, pink, with a snout and small flat ears. Additionally, he has sharp teeth, giving him boar-like features as well.
Powers and abilities[]
Zhu Bajie is a well-adapt martial arts fighter, his main weapon appears to be a rake, though he can also fight with his bare fists. He, just like his other celestial comrades, can teleport to Earth and Heaven at will.
History[]
Season 1[]
In A Monkey on a Quest, Wei-Chen realizes that Pigsy, is in the school keeping an eye on him at Sun Wukong's orders. Wei-Chen confronts Zhu Bajie who is searching for the Jingu Bang, as well as feasting on the snacks he finds, and the two of them battle in the kitchen in the school. Jin Wang hears the commotion and enters, only for Wei-Chen to accidentally send Bajie straight into Jin and knocking him out. Wei-Chen convinces Bajie to go back home as he checks on a dazed Jin.
Trivia[]
- Zhu Bajie did not appear in the graphic novel, but he is considered a popular character from the original Journey to the West story, second only to Sun Wukong.
Appearances:2/8[]
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