Jungle Emperor Leo Poster

Jungle Emperor Leo

A king’s journey to protect his kingdom and family.

Not Rated Adventure Animation Family

Starring: Masane Tsukayama, Chieko Baisho, Tomoko Ishimura, Hekiru Shiina, Kaneta Kimotsuki

Writer: Osamu Tezuka, Yoshio Takeuchi

Release Date:
August 1, 1997
Ratings:
7.0 / 10
Director:
Yoshio Takeuchi
Companies:
Shochiku

Overview

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.