Leo
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Estimated watch time
19h 56m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals80%Kids79%Male Protagonist73%School40%Environmental40%Episodic20%
overview details
Synopsis & Story
The series follows the adventures Leo, a young lion cub. Leo becomes king of the jungle when his father, the previous king of the jungle is killed by a human hunter.(Source: Anime News Network)
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Kimba the White Lion: should you watch it?
At a glance
Kimba the White Lion has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 29% of 727 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.5K AniList users who started it, 14.4% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 1.1K have finished it.
At roughly 19 h 56 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure — especially animals, kids, male protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Kimba the White Lion is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Jungle Taitei: Susume Leo! (1966)
- Optional extras: Jungle Taitei Leo: Hon-o-ji, The New Adventures of Kimba The White Lion, Jungle Emperor Leo, Jungle Taitei Movie
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Rintarou
- Music
- Tomoyuki Asakawa
- Music
- Isao Tomita
Kimba the White Lion FAQ
- How many episodes does Kimba the White Lion have?
- Kimba the White Lion has 52 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 19 h 56 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Kimba the White Lion?
- About 19 h 56 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
- Is Kimba the White Lion finished?
- Yes. Kimba the White Lion has finished airing — the final episode aired September 28, 1966.
- Is there a season 2 of Kimba the White Lion?
- Yes — the story continues in Jungle Taitei: Susume Leo! (1966).
- Where do I start Kimba the White Lion?
- Start here: Kimba the White Lion is the first entry, followed by Jungle Taitei: Susume Leo!.
- Is Kimba the White Lion based on a manga?
- Yes. Kimba the White Lion adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
- Who animated Kimba the White Lion?
- Kimba the White Lion was animated by Mushi Production and directed by Rintarou.
- Where can I watch Kimba the White Lion?
- Kimba the White Lion is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.