Anime

Also known as ジャングル大帝 (Junguru Taitei)

There are several animated versions of Jungle Emperor. Although the most famous is the original 1965-66 television series, the list also includes the 1966 theatrical movie, the 1966-67 television sequel, Jungle Emperor: Onward, Leo!, the Symphonic Poem, the 1989 television series, New Jungle Emperor, the 1997 theatrical movie, Jungle Emperor Leo, and the 2009 television special, Jungle Emperor: The Brave Can Change the Future.

What it’s about

Jungle Emperor tells the story of a white lion cub named Leo. Set in Africa in the mid–20th century, the story opens with Leo’s father, Panja having established a safe haven for the other animals in his jungle kingdom, free from fear of each other.… Read the rest

Jetter Mars (1977) made its debut on the Fuji Television Network on February 3, 1977. Although considered a mild success, as redesign rather than an actual remake of the classic Astro Boy (1963-66) animated television series, it received a rather cool reception by the viewing public and lasted on 27 episodes.

Originally conceived as a remake or sequel to Tezuka's earlier Astro Boy (1963-66) animated television series, Jetter Mars (1977) was broadcast on the Fuji Television Network from February 3 to September 15, 1977, for a total of 27 episodes.

Also known as どろろ (Dororo)

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Also known as どろろ (Dororo)

Despite following on the heels of the full-colour Princess Knight (1967-68) animated television series, due to budget restrictions, Dororo (1969) was a black and white animated television series broadcast on the Fuji Television Network from April 6 to September 28, 1969, for a total of 26 episodes.

What it’s about

During the “Warring States” period in Japanese history, the warlord Daigo Kagemitsu forges a pact with 48 demons.  In his lust for power, he promises each of them a piece of his unborn son in exchange, and so his son is born a malformed, limbless, faceless creature.  … Read the rest

Also known as ブラック・ジャック 劇場版 (Burakku Jakku Gekijou Ban)

Release Information

Released:	November 30, 1996
Released by:	Tezuka Productions & Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Run Time:	90 minutes
Format:	Full Colour
Genre:	Medical Thriller
Cast:	Black Jack – Akio Ohtsuka/Kirk Thronton Pinoko – Yuko Mizutani/Julie Kliewer
Opening Theme:	“Invisible Love” (Short Type) [English Version] by Mai Yamane
Ending Theme:	“Invisible Love” [English Version] by Mai Yamane “Invisible Love” [Japanese Version]* by Mai Yamane
* Note: The Ending theme varies, depending on the selected DVD audio track.

What it’s about

Black Jack is an underground, master surgeon who processes impeccable skills, enabling him to perform operations impossible for most. … Read the rest

Also known as ブラック・ジャック (Burakku Jakku)

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Also known as ブラック・ジャック (Burakku Jakku)

Tezuka’s rogue doctor, Black Jack, has been featured in several animated series. From his earliest appearances in Tezuka ensemble-cast telefilms, Black Jack has also starred in a series of OAVs, a theatrical movie, a set of ONAs, animated televisions specials, a 61-episode animated television series, a second theatrical movie, another 17-episode television series and a capping set of OAVs.

What it’s about

A charismatic but somewhat sinister surgical genius, Black Jack travels the world performing seemingly impossible feats of surgery – for a price.… Read the rest

The Astro Boy 2003 TV series is a fifty episode animated show created in 2003, for the celebrations of Astro’s fictitious birth date, April 7th 2003.

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