Jungle Emperor Leo
7/10
Rating
99 min
Runtime
1997
Release Year
Yoshio Takeuchi
Director
Cast
Masane Tsukayama, Chieko Baisho, Tomoko Ishimura, Hekiru Shiina, Kaneta Kimotsuki
Quick Synopsis
The movie "Jungle Emperor Leo" is an animated adaptation of Tezuka Osamu's well-known work, which has been adapted multiple times before. This theatrical version focuses on the story of Leo, a lion who demonstrates the theme that all living beings are equal through his act of self-sacrifice, highlighting the value of life in the jungle.
Detailed Synopsis of Jungle Emperor Leo
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.
