Jungle de Ikou! (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, Jungle de Ikou! is a comedy, fantasy and animation film directed by Yuji Moriyama, running about 86 minutes. “We Got Fun and Games!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Natsumi Rokudou, a spunky 10 year old girl from Japan receives a strange statue from her dad who's an archaeologist. Little does Natsumi know that the statue houses Ongo, a terrible monster bent on world conquest. In a dream, a strange old man named Ahem warns Natsumi of Ongo's return, and gives her a necklace and tells her to do a sexually suggestive dance that will protect her from peril. Once Natsumi awakens, she finds Ongo on her bed...who's not too threatening looking. But now whenever danger rears it's ugly head, Natsumi must swallow her modesty, and do the embarrassing dance to transform into Mii, the large breasted flower spirit of New Guinea's past.
Who’s in it. Jungle de Ikou! stars Eri Sendai as Mii / Natsumi Rokudo (voice), Megumi Hayashibara as Ongo (voice), Sumi Shimamoto as Rongo (voice) and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Aham (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Jungle de Ikou! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle de Ikou! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle de Ikou! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jungle de Ikou! (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jungle de Ikou! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jungle de Ikou! worth watching?
- Jungle de Ikou! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jungle de Ikou!?
- Jungle de Ikou! stars Eri Sendai, Megumi Hayashibara, Sumi Shimamoto, Kaneta Kimotsuki and Kappei Yamaguchi.
- When was Jungle de Ikou! released?
- Jungle de Ikou! was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.