Jungle Taitei Movie (1997)
ジャングル大帝 劇場版
The movie is centered on the latter part of Osamu Tezuka's highly acclaimed series, which follows the story of a white lion named Leo who embarks on a quest to become the ruler of the jungle. As Leo grows up, his newborn cub, Lune, becomes fascinated with humans after discovering a music box in an airplane wreckage. Meanwhile, a treasure hunter called Ham Egg and his team of rough-looking men are on a mission to find the Moonlight Stones, believed to be capable of resolving the world's energy crisis. Two other individuals named Dr. Moustache and Lemonade attempt to stop Ham Egg from causing any harm to the jungle. However, a virus breaks out in the jungle, poisoning many animals. Dr. Moustache comes up with a cure for the illness, and the film concludes with Leo and his team embarking on a dangerous journey up Mount Moon in search of the Moonlight Stones.
Leo
ProtagonistIn this narrative, the protagonist holds the conviction that harmony can be achieved among creatures of different species as long as they are granted an opportunity to comprehend one another's perspec...
Ham Egg
ProtagonistHamegg is one of Tezuka's most enduring characters, first appearing in Treasure Island and later starring as Viper Snakely in Kimba the White Lion. In Jungle Emperor Leo, he reprised his role but with...
Notarin
This individual is described as being small and middle-aged with a round physique. He appears professional and distinguished in his attire. Despite this, he can be easily influenced or manipulated, si...
Hige Oyaji
Osamu Tezuka's recurring character is known as Higeoyaji and has been featured prominently in Astro Boy and Metropolis. He is part of the Star System created by Tezuka. Over the years, he has had many...
