Leo (a.k.a. Kimba in the U.S.) is a young ambitious lion cub who takes his father's place as emperor of the jungle when is father is killed by poachers. Even though his father's fate was met by the hands of humans, Leo is one of the few animals in the Jungle that doesn't fear or feel hatred toward humans. He is not alone either, he is guided by friends of his father to help create the best animal kingdom there can be.
(Source: ANN)
Great news for this guide! Jungle Taitei (1989) is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 52 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Jungle Taitei (1989).
Episodes of Jungle Taitei (1989) (52)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
Birth
10/12/1989
CANON
2
Promise
10/12/1989
CANON
3
Departure
10/19/1989
CANON
4
Friends
10/26/1989
CANON
5
Homeland
11/02/1989
CANON
6
Invader
11/09/1989
CANON
7
Courage
11/16/1989
CANON
8
Warning
11/23/1989
CANON
9
Fellows
11/30/1989
CANON
10
Freedom
12/07/1989
CANON
11
The Law of the Jungle
12/14/1989
CANON
12
Red Wings
12/21/1989
CANON
13
Prophecy
12/28/1989
CANON
14
Wild
01/04/1990
CANON
15
Failure
01/11/1990
CANON
16
White Beast
01/18/1990
CANON
17
Pride
01/25/1990
CANON
18
Fighting Spirit
02/01/1990
CANON
19
Life
02/08/1990
CANON
20
Leader
02/15/1990
CANON
21
Homecoming
02/22/1990
CANON
22
Reunion
03/01/1990
CANON
23
Migration
03/08/1990
CANON
24
Friendship
03/15/1990
CANON
25
Sacrifice, Pt 1
03/22/1990
CANON
26
Sacrifice, Pt 2
03/29/1990
CANON
27
Mourning
04/05/1990
CANON
28
Image
04/12/1990
CANON
29
Protection
04/19/1990
CANON
30
Adventure
04/26/1990
CANON
31
Trust
05/03/1990
CANON
32
Nature
05/10/1990
CANON
33
Paradise
05/17/1990
CANON
34
Time Illusion
05/24/1990
CANON
35
Threat
05/31/1990
CANON
36
Reconciliation
06/07/1990
CANON
37
Father
06/14/1990
CANON
38
Best Friend
06/21/1990
CANON
39
Nightmare
06/28/1990
CANON
40
Escape
07/05/1990
CANON
41
Premonition
07/12/1990
CANON
42
Coexistence
07/26/1990
CANON
43
Decision
08/02/1990
CANON
44
Infiltration
08/09/1990
CANON
45
Rebirth
08/23/1990
CANON
46
Longing
08/30/1990
CANON
47
Crown
09/06/1990
CANON
48
Challenge
09/13/1990
CANON
49
Concentration
09/20/1990
CANON
50
Victory
09/27/1990
CANON
51
Harmony, Pt 1
10/11/1990
CANON
52
Harmony, Pt 2
10/11/1990
CANON
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