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Kimba the White Lion is a 1965 television series based on [[Osamu Tezuka]]'s manga "Jungle Taitei" (1950-1954). The series follows a white lion named Kimba (Leo in the Japanese version), who due to the death of his father, is forced to become the king of the jungle. With the help of [[Old Master|an old baboon who once advised his father]] and a [[Those Two Guys|comically mismatched pair of buddies]], he must reclaim his kingdom from [[Good Scars, Evil Scars|a black-maned, scarred lion who has usurped the throne in his absence.]] |
Kimba the White Lion is a 1965 television series based on [[Osamu Tezuka]]'s manga "Jungle Taitei" (1950-1954). The series follows a white lion named Kimba (Leo in the Japanese version), who due to the death of his father, is forced to become the king of the jungle. With the help of [[Old Master|an old baboon who once advised his father]] and a [[Those Two Guys|comically mismatched pair of buddies]], he must reclaim his kingdom from [[Good Scars, Evil Scars|a black-maned, scarred lion who has usurped the throne in his absence.]] |
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[[The Lion King |
[[The Lion King|Remind you of anything?]] |
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However, for all the comparisons between ''[[ |
However, for all the comparisons between ''[[The Lion King]]'' and the show, Kimba's story doesn't just consist of reclaiming the throne, but rather focuses on the aftermath as he tries to reassert his authority across the jungle, and [[Utopia|create a new paradise where every animal has rights and prove that even animals can overcome the laws of nature.]]. |
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Yeah, in some adaptions of the story, this really [[It Got Worse|doesn't end well.]] However due to the fact that this particular series was a collaboration between [[NBC]] and Tezuka Studios, the anime series remains high on [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|the more upbeat side of the scale]]. |
Yeah, in some adaptions of the story, this really [[It Got Worse|doesn't end well.]] However due to the fact that this particular series was a collaboration between [[NBC]] and Tezuka Studios, the anime series remains high on [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|the more upbeat side of the scale]]. |
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** The main reason why the Neo-Jungle isn't working in the TV special. Mixing species together turns out to be a bad idea. {{spoiler|Turns out this was intentional. The Director had planned to use the mixed jungle to weed out the weaker animals and create new species. [[A God Am I|He kind of let this get to his head]].}} |
** The main reason why the Neo-Jungle isn't working in the TV special. Mixing species together turns out to be a bad idea. {{spoiler|Turns out this was intentional. The Director had planned to use the mixed jungle to weed out the weaker animals and create new species. [[A God Am I|He kind of let this get to his head]].}} |
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* [[Mood Whiplash]]: The first episode. It literally goes from tragedy to comedy and back every minute or so. |
* [[Mood Whiplash]]: The first episode. It literally goes from tragedy to comedy and back every minute or so. |
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* [[Never Say Die]]: The 60's dub. "I'm just going to lie down for a minute..." |
* [[Never Say "Die"]]: The 60's dub. "I'm just going to lie down for a minute..." |
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* [[Nice Hat]]: "Tommy, you aren't supposed to ''eat it''!" |
* [[Nice Hat]]: "Tommy, you aren't supposed to ''eat it''!" |
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* [[Not So Different]]: While we have some humans that don't have any second thoughts about killing animals, we also have a few animals that are more than happy to lead humans, whether they're good or evil, to their deaths. |
* [[Not So Different]]: While we have some humans that don't have any second thoughts about killing animals, we also have a few animals that are more than happy to lead humans, whether they're good or evil, to their deaths. |
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{{quote| '''Tommy''': You swindler!}} |
{{quote| '''Tommy''': You swindler!}} |
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* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: Kimba's family. |
* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: Kimba's family. |
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* [[Shout-Out]]: [[Astro Boy ( |
* [[Shout-Out]]: [[Astro Boy (manga)|Astro Boy]] appears in a display line-up of robots in one episode. |
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* [[Sliding Scale of Animal Communication]]: At Level 8. |
* [[Sliding Scale of Animal Communication]]: At Level 8. |
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* [[Talking Animal]]: [[Captain Obvious|Make a guess]]. |
* [[Talking Animal]]: [[Captain Obvious|Make a guess]]. |
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* {{spoiler|[[Cloning Blues]]: Toto. To the point where he's blinded by rage for all of humanity.}} |
* {{spoiler|[[Cloning Blues]]: Toto. To the point where he's blinded by rage for all of humanity.}} |
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* [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]]: Oyama. Sort of. Money isn't his objective so much as {{spoiler|[[A God Am I|godhood]]}} |
* [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]]: Oyama. Sort of. Money isn't his objective so much as {{spoiler|[[A God Am I|godhood]]}} |
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* [[Didn't See That Coming]]: {{spoiler|[[The Dragon|Goda]] is taken down by a brightly colored finch....[[Hoist |
* [[Didn't See That Coming]]: {{spoiler|[[The Dragon|Goda]] is taken down by a brightly colored finch....[[Hoist by His Own Petard|well, that and his electric prod, and a conveniently placed pool of water.]]}} |
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** {{spoiler|He manages to appear later for [[Last Breath Bullet|one last spite-filled attack on said finch.]]}} |
** {{spoiler|He manages to appear later for [[Last Breath Bullet|one last spite-filled attack on said finch.]]}} |
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* [[Gender Flip]]: Coco is now female...for some reason. |
* [[Gender Flip]]: Coco is now female...for some reason. |
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* [[Interspecies Romance]]: One sided anyway. The now female Coco has a fairly obvious crush on Leo. [[She Is Not My Girlfriend|'Course she'll deny it if you bring it up.]] |
* [[Interspecies Romance]]: One sided anyway. The now female Coco has a fairly obvious crush on Leo. [[She Is Not My Girlfriend|'Course she'll deny it if you bring it up.]] |
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* [[Jerk |
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: Applies to the monkeys. Sure, they pick on both Leo and Kenichi, but at the end of the day are more then willing to follow their emperor. {{spoiler|And fight [[The Dragon]] and provide a bridge for Leo nearly sacrificing their lives.}} |
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* [[Mythology Gag]]: At one point, Kenichi sees a flock of birds, very VERY similar to the original Jungle Emperor opening. |
* [[Mythology Gag]]: At one point, Kenichi sees a flock of birds, very VERY similar to the original Jungle Emperor opening. |
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* [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast]]: "Launch the '''[[Oh Crap|carnivorous locusts]]'''!" |
* [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast]]: "Launch the '''[[Oh Crap|carnivorous locusts]]'''!" |