Monkey Turn

 is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Katsutoshi Kawai. It was serialized in Shogakukan magazine "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" from August 1996 to January 2005, with its chapters collected in 30 "tankōbon" volumes. The manga spawned two anime television series adaptations, "Monkey Turn" and "Monkey Turn V", which were both produced by OLM, Inc. and aired on TV Tokyo in 2004, totalling 50 episodes. "Monkey Turn" won the 45th Shogakukan Manga Award in the "shōnen" category in 2000.
Plot.
The series follows Kenji Hatano, a young man who sets out to master conquer the world of "kyōtei" (hydroplane racing). Over the course of the series he develops a serious rivalry with fellow racer Hiro Doguchi.
Media.
Manga.
"Monkey Turn" is written and illustrated by Katsutoshi Kawai. It was serialized in Shogakukan's "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" from August 21, 1996 to January 1, 2005. Shogakukan collected its chapters in thirteen "tankōbon" volumes, published from February 18, 1996 to February 18, 2005.
Anime.
"Monkey Turn" was adapted into a 25-episode anime television series by OLM, Inc., which aired on TV Tokyo from January 10 to June 26, 2004. A second 25-episode season, titled "Monkey Turn V", was broadcast from July 3 to December 18, 2004.
Reception.
The manga series won the 45th Shogakukan Manga Award in the "shōnen" category in 2000.