Jungle Emperor Leo
“A king’s journey to protect his kingdom and family.”
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.
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Where is Jungle Emperor Leo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD, Google Play Movies |
About Jungle Emperor Leo
Jungle Emperor Leo is a 1997 Japanese-language adventure, animation and family film directed by Yoshio Takeuchi. The cast is led by Masane Tsukayama, Chieko Baisho, Tomoko Ishimura. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Jungle Emperor Leo was produced by Shochiku and Tezuka Productions and made in Japan. It was released on August 1, 1997.
- Director
- Yoshio Takeuchi
- Writers
- Yoshio Takeuchi
- Release date
- August 1, 1997
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shochiku, Tezuka Productions
Jungle Emperor Leo cast & crew
Jungle Emperor Leo was directed by Yoshio Takeuchi and written by Yoshio Takeuchi.
The cast features Masane Tsukayama as Leo (voice), Chieko Baisho as Lyre (voice), Tomoko Ishimura as Rune (voice), Hekiru Shiina as Rukkio (voice), Kaneta Kimotsuki as Coco (voice), and Naoki Tatsuta as Tommy (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Isao Tomita and it was produced by Minoru Kubata and Sumio Udagawa.
Is Jungle Emperor Leo worth watching?
Jungle Emperor Leo holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, animation, and family, Jungle Emperor Leo is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Jungle Emperor Leo
Masane Tsukayama
Leo (voice)
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)
Kei Tani
Burazza (voice)
Chafurin
Jack (voice)
Haru Endō
The Great Mother (voice)
Kosei Tomita
Higeoyaji (voice)
Jungle Emperor Leo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Jungle Emperor Leo in United States?
Jungle Emperor Leo is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Jungle Emperor Leo in?
Jungle Emperor Leo is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Jungle Emperor Leo?
Jungle Emperor Leo runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Jungle Emperor Leo rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 77 ratings.
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