Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TV Tokyo
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.7/10
Jungle King Taa-chan
Overview
Ta-chan is the king of jungle. He was abandoned in savanna, and has been raised by a chimpanzee, Etekichi. He has a dearest wife, Jane who used to be a top model in New York, but now she looks…Anyway, to protect animals from poachers, Ta-chan is fighting against them with his disciple, Pedro, and a master of Chinese martial arts, Ryo. This anime is based on the manga with the same title; it begins as a comical parody of Tarzan. The first several episodes are comedies, but the rest of the series consists of (rather) serious episodes.
This production, originally released in 1993, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Goro Kishitani
Tar-chan
Miki Narahashi
Jane
Kappei Yamaguchi
Etekichi
Koji Ishii
Anabebe
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Pedro Kazmaier
Kiyoyuki Yanada
Ryō-shihan
Kotono Mitsuishi
Helen Noguchi
Seasons
Season 1
50 Episodes • Aired 1993-10-14
No season overview provided for this season.