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1965
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Kimba, the White Lion is a classic anime series from the mid-1960s. It tells the story of a young white lion named Kimba, who is the heir to his father's kingdom in the African savannah. Kimba faces many challenges as he grows up, including fending off rival animal tribes, making new friends, and helping to preserve the natural beauty of his homeland.

The show begins with Kimba's father, the Lion King, being killed by humans who want to turn his kingdom into a hunting ground. Kimba is taken away by his mother to a remote area of the savannah, where he grows up learning about the world around him. As he gets older, he begins to dream of reclaiming his father's land and restoring it to its former glory.

Kimba is a charismatic character, with a strong sense of justice and a deep love for his friends and family. He is intelligent, resourceful, and always ready to help those in need. He has a natural talent for leadership, and this is put to the test when he meets a group of animals who are facing great danger from a gang of humans who are determined to destroy the savannah.

One of the main themes of the show is the relationship between humans and animals. Kimba must navigate this complex dynamic, as he tries to protect his fellow animals while also understanding the motivations of the humans who seek to exploit them. There is a strong environmental message in the show, as well, with Kimba and his friends working to preserve their natural habitat in the face of human encroachment.

Kimba is surrounded by a cast of memorable characters, both allies and enemies. His best friend is a wise old baboon named Dan'l, who serves as his advisor and confidant. He also has a love interest in a female lion named Kitty, and a friendly rivalry with an ambitious and hot-headed hyena named Claw.

The animation style of Kimba is colorful and vibrant, with a distinctly retro feel. The character designs are charming and expressive, and the backgrounds are often lush and detailed. The show's soundtrack is also noteworthy, with catchy and memorable tunes that will stay in your head long after the episode is over.

Kimba, the White Lion was a groundbreaking anime series when it first aired in Japan in 1965. It was one of the first anime shows to be dubbed into English and broadcast internationally, helping to introduce Japanese animation to a new generation of viewers. It has since become a cult classic, beloved by fans around the world.

Overall, Kimba, the White Lion is a charming and inspirational show that will appeal to viewers of all ages. Its positive message about the importance of protecting the environment and standing up for what is right is as relevant today as it was when the show first aired over 50 years ago. Whether you're a fan of classic anime or just looking for a heartwarming story with plenty of adventure, Kimba is definitely worth checking out.

Kimba, the White Lion is a series that ran for 1 seasons (52 episodes) between January 1, 1965 and on Starz

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52. Silvertail the Renegade

September 3, 1967

Silvertail, the old renegade lion, stumbles into Kimba's jungle asking for help. Kimba and Daniel decide that if he promises not to attack weaker animals, they will hide him from the hunting party.

51. The Day the Sun Went Out

August 27, 1967

When Kimba's sister Leona realizes that a storm might destroy her grandfathers' hides that she's been protecting for many years, she enlists Kimba's aid in moving them to another shrine.

50. Soldier of Fortune

August 20, 1967

The animals in Kimba's kingdom find a strange new creature, Floppo, a seal who is a "Soldier of Fortune" off to see the world. Kimba has the wanderlust too, and wants to accompany Floppo on his travels.

49. The Sun Tree

August 13, 1967

Daniel receives a message from his old great-great-grand-uncle Scratch who has spent his entire life in the oldest and tallest tree in the world called the "sun tree."

48. The Red Menace

August 6, 1967

When a rash of forest fires hits the jungle, the animals are in great fear as to how to combat the "red menace." With one valley burnt out, the surviving elephants are starving.

47. The Cobweb Caper

July 30, 1967

The jungle has been invaded by a monstrous spider with a giant appetite. It enmeshes the animals in its web and eventually eats them.

46. The Return of Fancy Prancy

July 23, 1967

All the available young males of Kimba's kingdom are completely captivated by the sudden return of Speedy Cheetah's older sister, Prancy.

45. Such Sweet Sorrow

July 16, 1967

Uncle Pompus once again attempts to convince Roger Ranger to return to civilization, but how can he leave when Kimba's kingdom is under attack by Tonga?

44. A Friend in Deed

July 9, 1967

Kimba and his friends decide to go to the beautiful, peaceful Valley of the Rainbow. To get there they must pass through a part of the jungle where the elephants jealously guard their graveyard.

43. Monster of the Mountain

July 2, 1967

A monster from high up in the Atlas Mountains is terrifying a peaceful little village nestled in the valley by appearing in the middle of the night and stealing cattle.

42. The Balloon That Blows up

June 25, 1967

When Kimba finds Dot, Dash, and Dinky playing on this "thing made by humans," his curiosity forces him to climb aboard. During their investigation they touch something which sends them into flight.

41. Destroyers from the Desert

June 18, 1967

While watching the sunset, Kimba and his friends see the Devil Wind cross the face of the sun: the sign of the Three Destroyers!

40. The Troublemaker

June 11, 1967

Benny is a cute little baby ostrich. Benny likes Kimba. In fact, Benny likes Kimba so much that he wants to be with Kimba all the time.

39. Running Wild

June 4, 1967

Antelopes -thousands of antelopes, hundreds of thousands of antelopes -all running wildly to their doom. Such is the situation that faces Kimba.

38. Volcano Island

May 28, 1967

The teachers and students of Kimba's school are off on a camping trip to Volcano Island.

37. Legend of Hippo Valley

May 27, 1967

Hippo Valley is a magic place! Once cursed, when water miraculously returned the hippos decided it was sacred.

36. The Monster of Petrified Valley

May 14, 1967

Charlie and Harley Cheetah decide to investigate Petrified Valley. When Kimba arrives to rescue them he meets Colosso, the last survivor of a race of giant birds.

35. The Pretenders

May 7, 1967

Claw has vowed revenge because Kimba turned his hunting ground into an amusement park. True to his word, Claw sabotages the roller coaster and Kimba is seriously hurt.

34. Jungle Fun

April 30, 1967

An amusement park, with all kinds of rides and games, is a lot of fun. Building such a park, however, is a lot of work, especially when Claw is involved.

33. Jungle Justice

April 23, 1967

When Harold Heron disappears during a storm, his mother suspects foul play and accuses Clunker the Hippo.

32. The Last Poacher

April 16, 1967

Seymour Hart is a ranger on the huge reservation where people come from all over the world to see the animals of Africa living in their element.

31. City of Gold

April 9, 1967

There once was an ancient city where all the buildings were made of gold. Many years ago a great earthquake buried it and it was never seen again.

30. Adventure in the City

April 2, 1967

When Kitty's Uncle Specklerex begins a wild adventure that leaves him in the city, Kimba and Kitty must rescue the cantankerous lion from both himself and from Arthur Scotfree who is collecting specimens for a zoo!

29. The Nightmare Narcissus

March 26, 1967

Dr. Mendel Spees, who is testing secret weapons on the animals in the jungle, has planted a narcissus which is designed to cause nightmares to anyone who smells it. The experiment is successful.

28. The Wild Wildcat

March 19, 1967

There's a "wild wildcat" loose in the jungle, destroying Daniel Baboon's Diner and picking on the other animals.

27. The Chameleon Who Cried Wolf

March 12, 1967

Newton is a sad little chameleon who feels that life in the jungle is just too much. As a defense he has become the jungle's biggest liar!

26. A Revolting Development

March 5, 1967

The animals revolt, especially the meat-eating animals who cannot continue to eat only vegetables and insects. Claw and Cassius teach the young ones to enjoy the taste of meat and they too join the revolt against Kimba.

25. Too Many Elephants

January 1, 1965

Mr. Pompous, Roger Ranger's uncle, has come to the jungle to convince Roger to return to civilization. He tells the Ranger that the animals at the game preserve are no longer safe as the rules have changed. Kimba decides to see this for himself and becomes the last hope for an endangered herd of elephants.

24. Gypsy's Purple Potion

January 1, 1965

Cassius, Claw's former henchman, has a plan to destroy Kimba and take over the jungle. He enlists the aid of Gypsy, an old owl whose knowledge of poison potions is unequaled.

23. The Gigantic Grasshopper

January 1, 1965

Daniel Baboon is wakened by a tremendous earthquake, but none of the other animals feel it. Then Kimba too experiences the strange, extremely localized earth tremors. What could be causing it? Could it have anything to do with UFOs? Is that a giant grasshopper?!

22. Dangerous Journey

January 1, 1965

The jungle is threatened by an epidemic. The only cure can be found from a tree at the top of a mountain, which only Pop Wooly, an old mountain sheep, knows about. When Pop Wooly contracts the disease, Kimba must make the trip himself.

21. The Bad Baboon

January 1, 1965

Big-0, another mandrill baboon who had been beaten by Daniel many years before, returns to get his revenge. Kimba tries to stop the battle because Daniel Baboon is now too old and the fight would not be fair. Big-O is determined to have his vengeance!

20. Restaurant Trouble

January 1, 1965

Because some animals are always fighting over food, Kimba and friends decide that an animal restaurant would solve the problem. Daniel Baboon is appointed manager but Pauley Parrot thinks he could do much better. The two are soon in competition, unaware that some of the bigger animals want to destroy the restaurant.

19. The Mystery of the Deserted Village

January 1, 1965

Claw has lured Kimba to the "deserted village" on the pretext that he wants to make up and be friends. When Speedy Cheetah finds Claw first he realizes it's a trap. As Speedy tries to warn Kimba, our hero meets a long-lost relative.

18. The Runaway

January 1, 1965

Gargoyle G. Warthog is so ugly that he's sure that no one wants him around and so he runs away. When Kimba and the others find him, they convince him that they are his friends and his mother loves him. What's more, it's cowardly to run away! To prove he's no coward, Gargoyle decides single-handedly take on a gang of troublemaking baboons.

17. The Magic Serpent

January 1, 1965

Kimba is attempting to teach his schoolmates a lesson in tolerance. Rancid, the Reeky Bird, smells bad only because his diet consists mainly of stinkweed. Shunned by his classmates, Rancid soon becomes the most popular bird in the jungle when only he is able to save them from Puffyadder, the "Magic Serpent."

16. Diamonds in the Gruff

January 1, 1965

Two nasty and mean diamond smugglers are passengers aboard a plane flying over Kimba's kingdom. When a motor burns out, the captain throws out the luggage including a million dollars in smuggled diamonds. When the boss alligator eats the diamonds, the animals' troubles are just beginning.

15. Scrambled Eggs

January 1, 1965

Kimba, who is running a school for all the young animals, decides to hold a Spring Cleaning Day. In all the excitement, Speedy Cheetah sets off a chain of events that ends with the mothers not knowing whose egg is whose! How will Kimba figure out the mess?

14. Journey Into Time

January 1, 1965

Kimba plans to attend the Lion Convention but King Specklerex, the leader of the tribe organizing the event, knew Kimba's father and was so jealous of his wisdom and strength that he argues that Kimba with his white fur is not even a lion and banishes him. Kimba will do anything to find acceptance!

13. The Trappers

January 1, 1965

Viper Snakely and his sidekick masquerade as professors studying animal habits to gain the confidence of the animals and Roger Ranger. When Kimba recognizes the evil hunter, will he seek revenge or will he strengthen his resolve to work for peace?

12. The Hunting Ground

January 1, 1965

At "The Hunting Ground" hunters are allowed to pay a fee and hunt any of the animals. Their greed has reduced the number of animals available. Tonga decides to invade the adjoining jungle to get more animals, and especially their leader, Kimba. It will take a miracle to save the animals from Tonga!

11. Catch 'Em If You Can

January 1, 1965

Kimba recounts one of the worst battles he ever had: the time when Tonga decided to have a hunting contest and brought to Africa three of the greatest hunters in the world. Kimba's clever thinking makes him a worthy catch that is never caught. Kimba hopes that one day there will be no hunter and no hunted.

10. Two Hearts and Two Minds

January 1, 1965

Kimba has a dream that Kitty is in danger. Pauley Parrot suggests he travel to Kitty's jungle just to make sure she is all right. When Kimba is finally reunited with Kitty she does not appear to be in danger, but is everything as it seems?

9. The Flying Tiger

January 1, 1965

When Kimba meets a flying tiger named Flyger, his troubles are just beginning. The result of a crazed experiment, Flyger feels like a freak of nature and has become the terror of the jungle. Kimba must put a stop to Flyger and teach a mad scientist that it's wrong to fly in the face of nature!

8. The Insect Invasion

January 1, 1965

Kimba has convinced the meat-eating animals to change to vegetables so that the smaller animals can live without fear of being attacked. As the farm continues to grow, the animals are getting hungrier and hungrier and there's worse to come: A huge swarm of insects are heading right for their crops!

7. Battle at Dead River

January 1, 1965

When Kimba rescues Kitty, a lovely lioness cub, Claw returns with a vengeance! With the help of the leopard Cassius, Claw begins to turn the animals against our hero. With the help of his friends, Kimba will clear his name and once again fight Claw for the title of King of the Jungle.

6. Jungle Thief

January 1, 1965

The animals are in trouble! A thief has stolen their emergency food supplies right in the middle of a drought. Kimba suggests a radical solution: The animals should start their own farm.

5. Fair Game

January 1, 1965

Kimba is puzzled by the behavior of Speedy Cheetah, who is fighting with everyone, particularly Kimba. Speedy believes that Kimba's father was responsible for the death of his grandfather. Desperate to prove his innocence, Kimba recounts an adventure that will take the animals all the way to Paris!

4. Great Caesar's Ghost

January 1, 1965

Samson, the water buffalo, does not go along with Kimba's ideas that all animals should enjoy peace and freedom. In fact, he prefers some of them as food! Together with his friends, Kimba hatches a plan to stop Samson.

3. A Human Friend

January 1, 1965

Roger and his friend Mary are lost in the jungle. Mary runs off in a panic and meets Geraldine Giraffe. The startled Geraldine loses her footing and breaks her leg. The animals assume that these humans are troublemakers, but Kimba wisely turns to them for help. These humans will change the animal kingdom forever!

2. The Wind in the Desert

January 1, 1965

When Kimba returns home he finds the jungle ruled by a cruel tyrant, Claw. The animals look to him for leadership, but he is captured by a greedy hunter. After Kimba breaks free he learns that fighting is sometimes necessary to defend what is right. He must now challenge Claw.

1. Go, White Lion!

January 1, 1965

Caesar, the great white lion and king of the jungle, wants all animals to live together peacefully. He even releases the villagers' animals so they can live freely. The angry villagers hire a hunter, Viper Snakely, to stop him. Snakely succeeds and as he transports Caesar's widow, Snowene, to a zoo a baby lion is born. It is Kimba!

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Kimba, the White Lion is available for streaming on the Starz website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Kimba, the White Lion on demand at Amazon Prime and Pluto TV.