Jungle Emperor Leo

A white lion named Leo rules over a peaceful jungle alongside his family. This harmony is threatened when humans arrive to search for powerful stones located on a mysterious mountain. These intruders disrupt the natural environment and endanger the local animals, forcing Leo to fight to protect the balance of nature. Through his struggle and eventual self-sacrifice, the story explores the idea that all living beings are equal.

Directed and written by Yoshio Takeuchi, this animated adventure was released in 1997. It follows his previous works, Botchan and Oishinbo: Ultimate vs. Supremacy. The film was produced by Shochiku and Tezuka Productions. The voice cast includes Masane Tsukayama as Leo, Chieko Baisho as Lyre, Tomoko Ishimura as Rune, Hekiru Shiina as Rukkio, Kaneta Kimotsuki as Coco, and Naoki Tatsuta as Tommy. A total of 23 cast members and 62 crew members are credited.

The movie has been received positively by audiences, holding a 6.6 rating on IMDb based on 583 votes and a 7 rating on TMDB from 77 votes.