Kimba the White Lion English Sub & Dub

About Kimba the White Lion

Meet Kimba the White Lion (Jungle Taitei), an adventure, shounen and kids anime by Mushi Production (1965). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Leo the white lion was born on an ocean liner that crashed on the shores of a bustling town, where he spent his childhood learning the language and customs of humans. But something was missing.

Further in, in search of his family, home, and a place to truly belong, Leo traveled back to Africa and began his adventure to become the King of the Jungle. Leo's adventure centers around finding peace between the animals and humans who live in his African home, often competing for space and resources. As he grows, Leo needs to survive both the area's harsh environment, dangers from other animals, and humans who hunt lions like him for sport.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Mushi Production, which means the visual identity of Kimba the White Lion follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 1965, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.