Jungle Emperor Leo

Synopsis

Jungle Emperor Leo adapts the second half of Osamu Tezuka's classic tale, following a white lion's journey to claim his place as ruler of the jungle. Leo's young cub, Lune, becomes fascinated with humans after discovering a music box from a crashed plane. Meanwhile, the avaricious treasure hunter Ham Egg leads an expedition to find the legendary Moonlight Stones, rumored to solve the world's energy crisis. Two other characters—Dr. Moustache and Lemonade—try to halt Ham Egg's destructive march through the jungle. Later, a dangerous virus infects many animals, prompting Dr. Moustache to create a cure. The story culminates in a perilous ascent up the mythical Mt. Moon to retrieve the precious stones.