Jungle Emperor

1966 1h 14m JA

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 14

AnimationDramaAdventureFantasy

Synopsis

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Yoshiko Ohta
Leo (voice)
Minoru Midorikawa
Panja (voice)
Hajime Akashi
Tommy (voice)
Hisashi Katsuta
Mandy (voice)
Kinto Tamura
Coco (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Eiichi Yamamoto
Writers: Osamu Tezuka
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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Fun facts 🍿

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RUNTIME

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Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Yoshiko Ohta and Minoru Midorikawa and Hajime Akashi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0060555 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Eiichi Yamamoto directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
260 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Yoshiko Ohta and Minoru Midorikawa and Hajime Akashi carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0060555 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 74 min · 1h 14m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Jungle Emperor (1966)

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Community reviews

What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-26
★ 8/10
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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