Jungle Emperor Leo
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馃摉 SYNOPSIS
"Jungle Emperor Leo" follows the latter half of a white lion's journey to become king. Leo's cub, Lune, develops an interest in humans after finding a music box. Simultaneously, the villainous Ham Egg leads a team of rough men on a quest for the Moonlight Stones, rumored to solve an energy crisis, while destroying the jungle. Dr. Moustache and Lemonade attempt to stop Ham Egg's destructive actions. A devastating virus then sweeps through the jungle, poisoning many animals. Dr. Moustache arrives to save the animals with a cure. The film culminates in a perilous journey up Mt. Moon, where the stones are believed to be located, promising a climactic confrontation. The story explores themes of environmentalism, human impact, and the bond between animals and humans.
馃幀 EPISODE GUIDE
馃幁 CHARACTERS
Leo
Leo believes in human-animal peace, advocating understanding and co-existence.
Portrayed by Ishimura Tomoko, Tsukayama Masane, Furumoto Shinnosuke, Oota Yoshiko, Toyama Takashi, Kawata Taeko, Megumi Hayashibara
Ham Egg
Ham Egg: A cynical, gentleman-like character with boorish mannerisms, appearing in various Tezuka works.
Portrayed by Lax Francis, Shima Shunsuke, Ebara Masashi, Axelrod Robert, Ootake Hiroshi, Ebata Takashi, Andr茅 Max, Nagai Ichiro, Cho
Lyre
Leo's mate, niece of Specklerex, wise and supportive, dies from speckled fever.
Portrayed by Kitahama Haruko, Baishou Chieko
Lune
Lune, Leo and Lyre's son, represents the next generation in their jungle legacy.
Portrayed by Kyouko Satomi
Tezuka Osamu World Series
Movie 路 1966 路 Mushi Production
Jungle Taitei Movie
This film, praised by Tezuka for its accurate portrayal, begins with footage from the 1965 "Jungle Emperor Leo" series before presenting an original story.
TV 路 1989 路 Tezuka Productions
The New Adventures of Kimba The White Lion
After his father's death at the hands of poachers, the young lion cub Leo ascends to the throne, striving to lead his jungle kingdom with compassion and understanding towards humans.
OVA 路 1991 路 Madhouse
Symphonic Poem: Jungle Emperor Leo
This unique animation illustrates Isao Tomita's 1965 symphonic poem, retelling the story of Kimba's origins through visuals alone, drawing inspiration from the 1989 TV series.
Movie 路 2000
Honnouji no Hen
A historically inspired samurai film depicting events surrounding the Honnouji Incident.
Movie 路 2000
Jungle Taitei (2000)
A short animated film created for the Tezuka Osamu Animation Theater in Kyoto, this "Jungle Taitei Leo" installment offers a unique viewing experience.
Special 路 2009 路 Tezuka Productions
Jungle Emperor Leo
In a manufactured jungle of the future, the carefree son of the legendary Jungle Emperor, Leo, strives to prove himself while befriending a human boy who can understand animals.
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