Pankun and James are a chimpanzee and bulldog duo who appear on Japanese television. Clips of the two performing simple tasks such as exercising, going for a walk, or harvesting rice have become popular viral videos.
The Adventures of Pankun and James
One of the major contrasts in Pankun and James is between the maneuverability and human-like movements of Pankun and the comparatively clunky movements of James. Such contrasts make for some of the duo's most humorous segments. In one segment, Pankun and James exercise with a group of schoolchildren in a gym. Initially, Pankun performs sit-ups as James sprawls out atop his legs. However, when the two switch positions, with James lying on his back and Pankun acting as spotter, the bulldog does not move. Pankun, in an attempt to motivate his friend, slaps at James's thighs, to no avail.
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Popular animal duo on Japanese TV
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Name of chimpanzee
Pan, Pan-kun, or Pankun
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Name of bulldog
James
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Pankun currently resides at Japanese zoo called "Cuddly Dominion"Official Site: Cuddly Dominion
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Pankun frequently leads James by leash, invariably into trouble
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Pankun also stars in many segments on his own
