# Jungle Emperor Leo (1997)

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**Original title**: *ジャングル大帝 劇場版*
**Runtime**: 99 min
**Genres**: Adventure, Animation, Family
**Directed by**: Yoshio Takeuchi
**Written by**: Yoshio Takeuchi
**Starring**: Masane Tsukayama, Chieko Baisho, Tomoko Ishimura, Hekiru Shiina, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Naoki Tatsuta

> *A king’s journey to protect his kingdom and family.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

An animated lion heir dramatically rethinks his royal privilege. A young prince sacrifices his throne to unite rival species, proving equality isn’t a lesson adults learn. The family-friendly moral lands with the weight of a recycling brochure.

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