Leo
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 56 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 6, 1965 – September 28, 1966
- Season
- Fall 1965
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Mushi Production
- Director
- Rintarou
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Tomoyuki Asakawa, Isao Tomita
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
19h 56m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals80%Kids79%Male Protagonist73%School40%Environmental40%Episodic20%
overview details
Synopsis
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)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Kimba the White Lion?
Only if you enjoy adventure, especially stories with animals, kids, male protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 29% of 727 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
14.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 19 h 56 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Rintarou
- Music
- Tomoyuki Asakawa
- Music
- Isao Tomita
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
Related entries
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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.