Jungle Emperor Leo (1997): Cast & Plot
Jungle Emperor Leo is a 1997 animated comedy directed by Yoshio Takeuchi, starring Masane Tsukayama as Leo (voice), Chieko Baisho and Kaneta Kimotsuki. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Yoshio Takeuchi
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Shochiku
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jungle Emperor Leo About?
The premise of Jungle Emperor Leo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A monarch embarks on a perilous quest to safeguard his kingdom and family. Osamu Tezuka's manga, adapted many times, receives its first theatrical version, where the story conveys that all life is equal through Leo's self‑sacrifice. The film’s vivid animation and heartfelt story highlight the timeless message of equality.
Jungle Emperor Leo Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- jungle adventure
- tent on fire
- animal cruelty
- whipping
- rat
- half dressed cartoon animal
- ship
- tiger
- cartoon rat
- cage
- elephant
- anime animation
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- roar
- zebra
- warthog
- ostrich
- buffalo
- baboon
- hippo
- meerkat
- antelope
- rhino
- vulture
- aardvark
- bushbaby
- bongo
- flamingo
- wild dog
- epic
- hand drawn animation
- talking animal
- lion
- jungle
- hunting
- circus
Jungle Emperor Leo Cast & Characters
Masane Tsukayama leads the cast as Leo (voice), with Chieko Baisho as Lyre (voice) and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Coco (voice). Directed by Yoshio Takeuchi; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yoshio Takeuchi
- Masane Tsukayama as Leo (voice)
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Chieko Baisho as Lyre (voice) - Kaneta Kimotsuki as Coco (voice)
- Kosei Tomita as Higeoyaji (voice)
Also Starring in Jungle Emperor Leo
· 2 more- Hekiru Shiina Rukkio (voice)
- Tomoko Ishimura Rune (voice)
Jungle Emperor Leo Plot Summary
What happens in Jungle Emperor Leo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Leo, Masane Tsukayama is an adult who learns that his mate Lyre, Chieko Baisho, has just given birth to twin cubs named Lune and Lukio. After a grand celebration, the film shifts to a bustling city where a man named Ham Egg travels from jeweler to jeweler trying to hawk a mysterious stone he found in the Bajalu Jungle. When his pitches are rejected, the jewelers let someone know where he’s heading, and soon Ham Egg is hauled away in a black car by intimidating men in dark suits. The stone he carries isn’t just a curiosity—it’s the legendary Moonlight Stone, a potential power source that could stave off an looming energy crisis threatening the world.
Full summary
The whole story of Jungle Emperor Leo, scene by scene
Jungle Emperor Leo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jungle Emperor Leo.
How Well Do You Know Jungle Emperor Leo?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the names of Leo's twin cubs?
Jungle Emperor Leo Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Le Roi Leo” and “Janguru taitei”.
- Also known as
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- Le Roi Leo
- Janguru taitei
- Kimba, o Leão Branco
- Jungle Emperor Leo - The Movie
- Jungle Taitei Movie
- Léo, roi de la Jungle
- Jungle Emperor Leo - Der Kinofilm
- Kimba - La leggenda del leone bianco
- 밀림의 왕자 레오 2
- El emperador de la selva (Kimba, la película)
- Лео: Император джунглей
- 森林大帝
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- 森林大帝劇場版
- ลีโอ สิงห์ขาวเจ้าป่า เดอะมูวี่
- Kimba, el león blanco
- Chúa Tể Rừng Xanh Leo
- ליאו: מלך הג'ונגל
- Jungle Taitei
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jungle Emperor, Jungle Emperor: Courage Changes the Future and Leo the Lion: King of the Jungle.
Jungle Emperor Leo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jungle Emperor Leo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jungle Emperor Leo?
Jungle Emperor Leo runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Jungle Emperor Leo released?
Jungle Emperor Leo was released on August 1, 1997.
Who directed Jungle Emperor Leo?
Jungle Emperor Leo was directed by Yoshio Takeuchi.
More films by Yoshio Takeuchi Who is in the cast of Jungle Emperor Leo?
Jungle Emperor Leo stars Masane Tsukayama as Leo (voice), Chieko Baisho as Lyre (voice) and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Coco (voice), among 6 credited actors.
Does Jungle Emperor Leo have a post-credit scene?
No. Jungle Emperor Leo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Jungle Emperor Leo in?
The original language of Jungle Emperor Leo is Japanese.
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