FEATURE FILM

Jungle Emperor

5.9/10
TMDB14 votes
1966Original: Japanese74 min

The story of a white lion cub growing to become the king of the jungle.

Genres: Animation, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy
Cast: Yoshiko Ohta, Minoru Midorikawa, Hajime Akashi, Hisashi Katsuta, Kinto Tamura

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Jungle Emperor

Jungle Emperor (1966) is a film in the animation, drama, adventure, fantasy genres. Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto. The cast includes Yoshiko Ohta, Minoru Midorikawa, Hajime Akashi, Hisashi Katsuta.

Released
1966-07-13
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
74 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan
Production companies
Mushi Production
Writers
Osamu Tezuka

Jungle Emperor cast & characters

Audience reviews

5.9/10 from 14 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

Kimba the White Lion, adapted from Osamu Tezuka's 1950s manga, stands as a groundbreaking work—being Japan's first color TV anime and later adapted into a 1966 theatrical film. Despite its age, the animation feels alive, with well-structured storytelling, meaningful characters, and a simple yet impactful narrative suitable for children. While controversy surrounds its similarities to Disney’s The Lion King, Kimba…

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Kimba the White Lion, adapted from Osamu Tezuka's 1950s manga, stands as a groundbreaking work—being Japan's first color TV anime and later adapted into a 1966 theatrical film. Despite its age, the animation feels alive, with well-structured storytelling, meaningful characters, and a simple yet impactful narrative suitable for children. While controversy surrounds its similarities to Disney’s The Lion King, Kimba holds its own as a charming, musically rich classic that's both visually and emotionally engaging, especially for fans of vintage animation. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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What is Jungle Emperor about?

The story of a white lion cub growing to become the king of the jungle.

Who stars in Jungle Emperor?

Yoshiko Ohta, Minoru Midorikawa, Hajime Akashi, Hisashi Katsuta, Kinto Tamura. See the cast cards above for character names.

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