Kimba the White Lion watch order
Updated October 2026 · 3 seasons, 3 movies and 1 OVA or special · in release order
Short answer
Watch Kimba the White Lion in release order: Kimba the White Lion → Jungle Taitei: Susume Leo!.
2
in the main story: 2 seasons
78
episodes
~29 h
to watch the main story
Or watch The New Adventures of Kimba The White Lion (1989) instead: it retells the story in another version, so pick one.
Optional: 1 season, 3 movies and 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
- 2
Jungle Taitei MovieAlternate version of Kimba the White LionMovie · Summer 1966 · ~75 minutes · score 2.9/5
- 3
Jungle Taitei: Susume Leo!Main storyTV · Fall 1966 · 26 ep · ~8.5 hours · score 3.0/5
- 4
The New Adventures of Kimba The White LionAlternate version of Kimba the White LionTV · Fall 1989 · 52 ep · ~22 hours · score 3.3/5
- 5
Jungle Emperor LeoAlternate version of The New Adventures of Kimba The White LionMovie · Summer 1997 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.4/5
- 6
Jungle Taitei (2000)Side story · optional, after Kimba the White LionMovie · Winter 2000 · ~10 minutes · score 2.5/5
- 7
Jungle Emperor: The Brave Can Change the FutureAlternate version of The New Adventures of Kimba The White LionSpecial · Summer 2009 · 1 ep · ~2 hours · score 3.0/5
How long is Kimba the White Lion?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 2 seasons | 78 | about 29 hours |
| Everything released | 3 seasons, 3 movies and 1 OVA or special | 134 | about 55 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Kimba the White Lion
Kimba the White Lion is officially on RetroCrush (1 of 7), counting its 7 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Kimba the White Lion has the full list, free options included.
Is Kimba the White Lion finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Jungle Taitei: Susume Leo!, came out in 1966. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Kimba the White Lion movies and OVAs?
Optional: Jungle Taitei (2000). Jungle Taitei Movie, The New Adventures of Kimba The White Lion, Jungle Emperor Leo, Jungle Emperor: The Brave Can Change the Future retell the story in another version; pick one.
How many episodes does Kimba the White Lion have?
The main story is 78 episodes over 2 seasons, about 29 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 134 episodes (about 55 hours).
Where can I watch Kimba the White Lion?
Officially on RetroCrush. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.