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Kimba the White Lion: Vol. 1: The King Is Dead, All Hail the King!
- Review Date: September 29, 2005
- NR
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2007
Common Sense Media says
Better than the Lion King.
Parents say
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that kids will see Kimba use his claws and teeth in fights with a lot of other animals. He dispatches an entire flock of flying lizards in a harrowing and potentially scary sequence. Kimba's father is shot by a hunter, and the captured mother disappears in a shipwreck.
What's the story?
KIMBA THE WHITE LION, Japan's first color-animated TV series, tells the story of an orphaned lion cub who struggles to take his rightful place as ruler of the jungle and to peacefully unite the animals. VOLUME 1: "THE KING IS DEAD, ALL HAIL THE KING!" contains the first four episodes of the classic TV series. In "Go, White Lion," Kimba is born after his father, Caesar, is killed by a hunter and his mother has been taken into captivity. At his mother's urging, Kimba embarks on a harrowing swim back to Africa. In "Jungle Thief," Kimba must preside over a serious food shortage and find out who's been stealing from the emergency food supply. He directs the other animals in the creation of a farm. "Dangerous Journey" finds Kimba joining the aged mountain sheep Pop Woolly on a perilous trip to obtain a rare medicine that will cure an outbreak of fever among the animals. In "Great Caesar's Ghost," Kimba gets advice from his father's spirit as he faces a challenge from the water buffalo Samson, who has violated Kimba's rules by stealing from a human village.
Is it any good?
A classic Japanese-animated TV series finally returns to delight a whole new generation. It offers distinctive characters, colorful animation, exciting stories, plenty of action, and a lush music score. Although the animation is limited by modern standards, older kids will appreciate the intricate storytelling and emotional power. Kimba has plenty of violence, which caused problems for it during the 1970s. Kimba is a scrappy little cub who takes on more powerful opponents, including leopards, hyenas, and armed humans. Yet, the violence has a moral basis as Kimba fights only to defend himself from predators or to protect other animals. Kids always enjoy seeing the small hero stand up to bullies.
Unlike so many animated movies, Kimba isn't cluttered with insipid songs, incongruous comic relief, or gratuitous pop culture references. It doesn't have a lineup of recognizable celebrity voices who are more interested in getting laughs than in creating characters. Instead, it offers a cast of experienced radio and children's show performers who infuse the characters with genuine passion and emotion.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how this movie compares to Disney's Lion King. Do you think the Disney movie borrowed from Kimba? How much borrowing is okay? When does borrowing from another story become theft or plagiarism?
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kinda lame but okay
I dont really like it... at all. Its just like the lion king, Kimba and Simba really sound the same.Its also kind of weird if you saw lion king first, you'd think its a copycat until you see the date.
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goregous movie/ tv show perfect for anyone!!
this film is somewhat violent but defensively worth watching
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8+
No concerns quiet good, but I personly prefer Lion King, the animation and voicing in Kimba isn't very good.
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Better than Lion king?haha....no....no.....it's not
i HATE kimba.I don't exactly "hate" kimba,but he sucks.It's lame!stupid characters,gay plot,annoying names,retarded voice acting.all of the charaters sound like they are on crack,or smoking weed.it's the stupidest anime ever,and by ever,i mean EVER.Wow...the year the famous space dogs-Belka and Strelka got sent up to space,with the same year this piece of crap started.don't watch it.watch lion king.watching ANYTHING,but not this piece of crap.And there is more death sences,Kimba's mother AND father died.Kimba fights with claws and teeth,wich is voilent and scary for kids.And in the full length movie,Kimba is all grown up,and so is Kitty,and they kiss,and tell eachother how much tey love eachother.there are even fanfics of Kimba and Kitty mating!even pictures!And in the first episode,the boss drinks and smokes.
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NOT better than the Lion King
................stupid.i do not hate Kimba,but Simba means "lion" in Swahii(african),so TLK didn't copy it,idiots.I totally out grew this,either deserves 2 or 3 stars :/
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| Studio: | Right Stuf |
| Director: | Osamu Tezuka |
| Cast: | David Kaye, Kathleen Barr, Michael Dobson |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 100 minutes |
| DVD release date: | August 21, 2007 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
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