Jungle King Taa-chan (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, Jungle King Taa-chan is an animation, action & adventure and comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Jungle King Taa-chan stars Goro Kishitani as Tar-chan, Miki Narahashi as Jane, Kappei Yamaguchi as Etekichi and Koji Ishii as Anabebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Jungle King Taa-chan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jungle King Taa-chan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jungle King Taa-chan tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jungle King Taa-chan (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jungle King Taa-chan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jungle King Taa-chan worth watching?
- Jungle King Taa-chan holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jungle King Taa-chan?
- Jungle King Taa-chan stars Goro Kishitani, Miki Narahashi, Kappei Yamaguchi, Koji Ishii and Nobuyuki Hiyama.
- When was Jungle King Taa-chan released?
- Jungle King Taa-chan was released in 1993.