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JUNGLE EMPEROR LEO, aka KIMBA THE WHITE LION
ジャングル大帝 劇場版
196675minAnimation, Classic
This movie contains depictions of ethnic, racial, and cultural prejudices that were unfortunately common in Japan at the time of its production.
Streaming period
[JST] 2025/02/01 11:00:00 - 2025/05/01 11:00:00
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Feature
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Audio
Japanese
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Subtitles
Español (Latinoamérica), English, Japanese, اللغة العربية, ဗမာစာ, Français, Deutsch, Magyar, Bahasa Indonesia, Italiano, Bahasa Melayu, Português, 简体中文, ไทย, 繁体中文, Tiếng Việt
Video information
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Feature
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Audio
Japanese
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Subtitles
Español (Latinoamérica), English, Japanese, اللغة العربية, ဗမာစာ, Français, Deutsch, Magyar, Bahasa Indonesia, Italiano, Bahasa Melayu, Português, 简体中文, ไทย, 繁体中文, Tiếng Việt

Story
TEZUKA Osamu's monumental masterpiece that became the cornerstone of Japanese anime.
The theatrical version of the anime Jungle Emperor Leo created by TEZUKA Osamu, an important pioneer of Japanese manga. Depicting the growth of Leo, a white lion who protects the animals in an African jungle, the series paved the way for an anime boom in Japan.
In 1950, Jungle Emperor Leo began as Tezuka’s first long-form manga project as a serial in a magazine. It later became an animated TV series, captivating the entire nation and laying the foundation for Japanese manga culture. This feature animation adaptation was groundbreaking for its dynamic depictions of animals, vibrant color schemes, humor, poetic elements, and an overflowing musical score. It has been an enduring masterpiece that not only delivers a universal message of peace but also has continued to exert a profound influence on future artists.
In 1994, with the release of The Lion King, similarities between it and Jungle Emperor Leo were pointed out, sparking a significant debate in media from both Japan and the United States.
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Cast and Crew
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Cast
OTA Yoshiko, KATSUTA Hisashi
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Director
YAMAMOTO Eichi
Related Links
- (English)Interview with Rintaro, Chief Director of “Jungle Emperor Leo” - The Dawn of Japanese Animation
- (日本語)『ジャングル大帝』チーフ演出に訊く、日本アニメの黎明期
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(English)In the Footsteps of TEZUKA Osamu, the “Manga Ambassador” Who Continues to Captivate the World with His Outstanding Foresight and Creativity
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(日本語)卓越した先見性と創造力で世界を魅了する、 “マンガ大使”手塚治虫の足跡
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