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Jungle Emperor Leo
“A king’s journey to protect his kingdom and family.”
7.0 / 10• 1997• 1h 39m•NR• Japanese
AdventureAnimationFamily
Storyline
Tezuka Osamu's most famous work "Jungle Emperor Leo" has been made into an animated version a number of times. In this theater version, Tezuka Osamu was able for the first time to depict the theme that "All life is equal" through Leo's self-sacrifice.
Cast & Crew
Masane Tsukayama
Leo (voice)
Lead
Chieko Baisho
Lyre (voice)
Tomoko Ishimura
Rune (voice)
Hekiru Shiina
Rukkio (voice)
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Coco (voice)
Naoki Tatsuta
Tommy (voice)
Masatô Ibu
Pagoola (voice)
Ranran Suzuki
Bizo (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Yoshio Takeuchi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Jungle Emperor Leo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
