Ep 3. A Human Friend

A Human Friend is the third episode of the first season of the anime series Kimba, the White Lion. The episode follows Kimba, the young white lion, as he becomes friends with a human boy named Kenichi.

As the episode starts, Kenichi and his father are visiting the jungle on a scientific expedition. They are researching a rare plant that can only be found in that area. While they are there, Kenichi wanders off on his own and discovers Kimba and his friends. At first, Kimba is hesitant to approach the human because he has been taught by his mother that humans are dangerous. However, Kenichi shows that he means no harm by giving Kimba a piece of candy. This gesture of kindness quickly wins over Kimba's trust and the two become fast friends.

The episode shows the bond between Kimba and Kenichi grow stronger as they spend more time together. They play together and explore the jungle, becoming inseparable. However, not everyone in the jungle is happy about this new friendship. The other animals are worried that Kenichi's presence will bring danger to the jungle and put them all at risk. The older animals warn Kimba to be careful and to keep his distance from the human.

Despite the warnings, Kimba continues to spend time with Kenichi. They have fun together, but they also help each other out in times of need. For example, when Kenichi gets lost in the jungle, Kimba helps him find his way back to his father.

As the episode progresses, the danger that the other animals feared becomes a reality. A group of humans comes to the jungle to capture some of the animals and take them back to the city to put them on display. Kimba and Kenichi discover what the humans are up to and work together to stop them. They manage to save the captured animals, and the humans leave the jungle.

The episode ends with Kimba explaining to the other animals that not all humans are bad, and that it's important to judge each one individually. The other animals are still cautious, but they begin to see that Kimba's friendship with Kenichi can bring positive change to their community.

Overall, A Human Friend is a heartwarming episode that shows the power of friendship and the importance of looking beyond outward appearances. It is a great example of the positive messages that are woven throughout the series.