In recent events, the internet is melting over a sweet Japanese macaque. Punch the Monkey’s story has touched millions of hearts online, with people feeling sorry for him and his orange plushie. This felt relatable to many online, with feelings like abandonment and being left out, making it viral content. He is named Panchi-Kum and was born in July 2025. He stays in Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, and was abandoned by his mother when he was just 6 months old.
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As per reports, at first, Punch The Monkey was not getting along with others at the zoo, which made him feel left out. After this, the zoo gave him a big orange toy to provide him comfort. In the posts shared on X (Previously Twitter) by Zoom Panchi-Kum, he was seen cuddling with the plushie for comfort and was seen carrying it around the zoo wherever he went. This emotional and heartwarming moment grabbed the attention of many online.
Punch the abandoned monkey has an awful day after being attacked by other monkeys.
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Punch the Monkey’s story was relatable, and even giant brands like Ikea used his story as a concept, aligning with the viral trend. Apart from this, the emotional view is what hit the right cord and made him go viral online. The zoo also continued posting updates on him, and as per an update from February 6, he was finally able to make some connections and was seen interacting with other monkeys. Punch could also be seen carrying his plush toy while being directed to his new home.
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As per another update from February 12, 2026, Punch the Monkey often gets scolded, ut is trying to understand the rules of the group. The zoo still hasn’t commented on requests from NBC and Today news. Viral videos of him being grabbed and bullied by other monkeys are making him become the centre of attention once again.
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