Tar-chan is the ruler of the jungle. Abandoned in the savanna as a child, he was raised by the chimpanzee Etekichi. His beloved Jane, once a top model in New York, has changed significantly in appearance. Regardless, Tar-chan fights alongside his disciple Pedro and the Chinese martial arts master Ryo to protect the animals from poachers.
This anime adapts the manga of the same name; it starts as a comedic parody of Tarzan. The first few episodes are comedic, but the remainder of the series consists of episodes that are relatively serious.