

20 minSeason 2 • Episode 26
LatestLeo accompanies an expedition to Mt. Moon to search for the moonlight stones, which can solve the world's energy shortage.
The adventures of Leo, a young lion cub who becomes king of the jungle when his father, the previous king of the jungle is killed by a human hunter.
Writing
Philosophical lions debating vegetarianism and governance? Iconic.
Score
That theme song lives rent-free in boomer anime fan heads.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Osamu Tezuka created this to teach Japanese children about African wildlife conservation during post-war reconstruction.
The 1994 Disney film's similarities sparked decades of controversy; Tezuka's own company declined to sue because Tezuka admired Walt Disney.
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