All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Did the lion king actually ripoff kimba the white lion. See more ideas about kimba the white lion, lion and cartoon. If disney stated the inspiration of lion king was come from the kimba s story when they released lion king, this ugly arguments would have never happened.
Strangely enough, the author of the original kimba or leo, as he is known in japan manga, osamu tezuka, was a disney superfan. Jul 20, 2019 the interactive transcript could not be loaded. One that surprised me was the lion king which is pretty obviously a rip off from a japanese cartoon called kimba the white lion. But to be very honest, having seen alot of jungle emperor leo both the original original 1950s manga, the old 60s cartoon, the 80s cartoons, and the recent animated film, i just dont see how the lion king was as blantently. The lion king started as an homage to kimba and first animation test actually had a white simba. I think kimba was a 1950s cartoon which i watched, and was very similar to lion king. Did the disney studio steal kimba the white lion and. When the lion king opened in japan, the uncredited kimba parallels caused an uproar. Not to mention people spreading lies about how even the plots are the same despite the fact tlk is obviously adapting hamlet and the exodus stories whereas kimba was just some ruling lion running around solving other problems and disputes between animals. This is my first crack video, and i hope to make more in the future. Kimba the white lion was created by japanese cartoonist osamu tezuka and was first published in 1950 as a series of manga.
With toshiko yokota, hajime akashi, hisashi katsuta, kinto tamura. Now back in his real home, in the jungles of africa, kimba is joined by a number of fellow animal comrades including a wise baboon, eversquawking parrot and hatwearing giraffe. The lion king is here but is it all hakuna matata or is this movie a stolen concept from the japanesecreated cartoon called kimba, the white lion. But did disney rip off japanese anime kimba the white lion. Were the shoe on the other foot, disney would probably send over their army of lawyers immediately.
An animated series aired in 1965 and was broadcasted until 1967. Here youll find information on the history of the show, the sequel series leo the lion and the 1989 remake of the series, pictures, mp3 files, video files, links to buying the video tapes of the show. Check out the 10 pics of similarities between the two and judge for yourself after the jump. Though the lion king wasnt developed with kimba in mind, the similarities are evident. The adventures of a brave and optimistic little white lion, moral leader for good animals in a jungle surrounded by dangers. Lion king kimba theory cartoon conspiracy theories. Jun 08, 2019 how i learned to utterly despise that expensive ripoff, overrated, and bigoted movie called the lion king and the existence of kimba the white lion isnt the only reason by ospreyshire warning. Kimba is a young white lion whose early months were marred by tragedy. The lion king doesnt have any humans, more recent music, a better and somewhat sadderdarker story in my opinion, and it has better colors lol. Animation buffs believe disney ripped off kimba to create the lion king. The lion king also borrows scenes and characters like the shaman monkey, simbas bird friend and the evil comedy relief hyenas. Not to mention people spreading lies about how even the plots are the same despite the fact tlk is obviously adapting hamlet and the exodus stories whereas kimba was just some ruling lion running around solving other problems and disputes between.
This whole internet thing is all just an inane cycle of grifts. Lion king and kimba the white lion crossover fanfiction. Of course lion king looks better visually as they were made in 1994, while kimba was made in 1965. When i was 5 i loved, loved, loved the cartoon kimba the white lion. Tlk were inspired by some scenes in kimba and took from hamlet, as well. Janguru taitei, is a japanese shonen manga series written and illustrated by osamu tezuka which was serialized in the manga shonen magazine from november 1950 to april 1954.
Most of shakespeares stories werent original either. The storylines for the lion king and kimba the white lion are somewhat similar in a few aspects, however the general plot of each media is different. Then the higher ups decided they wanted to claim this was a fully original project so they started denying even knowing the existence of tezukas creation. Youtuber alli kat released a video with side by side comparisons between disneys the lion king and osamu tezukas kimba the white lion, and its a perfect introduction to the 25yearold controversy. This is a fan site devoted to the tv show kimba the white lion, also known as osamu tezukas jungle emperor. Kimba explores the relationship between animals and humans, as kimbas father gets shot by a hunter ironically similar to disneys bambi and kimbas mother is taken to a zoo. Even though disney denies it, it has slipped more than once that the lion king was initially a remake of kimba, including this early sketch with. Kimba the white lion is a wonderful, captivating series. So doing a deep dive into some camera angles isnt really going to change much in proving a point. Another version kimba kimba kimba kimba kimba kimba kimba kimba who lives down in deepest darkest africa. Why didnt the creators of kimba the white lion sue disney.
But to be very honest, having seen alot of jungle emperor leo both the original original 1950s manga, the old 60s cartoon, the 80s cartoons, and the recent animated film, i just dont see how the lion king was as blantently copied from kimba as some would. Lion king and kimba the white lion are somewhat similar in. The guy who created kimba, osamu tezuka, has been dead for awhile now. Hamegg is however instantaneously killed off by claw. Nov 26, 2016 this is my first crack video, and i hope to make more in the future. Disneys line goes like this our people never heard of kimba before the lion king was released. Kimba the white lion was an animated tv series way before the lin king was even thought of. Animation buffs believe that disney ripped off kimba to create the lion king. Theres a lot more than this like a stampede scene, which kimba isnt even in, and isnt really played up for drama. What is the deal with the kimbalion king controversy. The kimba scene is played for hope, and the lion king scene is played for emotion and inspiration, besides, it was this scene that made the team who worked on lion king want to step up their game.
With the lion king returning to theatres in live action, now is the opportune time to remind era about the lion king s actual origins. Beyond being disneys take on hamlet, the lion king is a ripoff of kimba the white lion. With yvonne murray, sonia owens, goro naya, junji chiba. But people who have watched kimba before lion king was made would known who is an awful liar. The lion king is about a lion named simba, who after his fathers death, leaves his pride a lions family, and then returns to confront his fathers killer, simbas uncle scar. They copied an incredible amount from the original kimba cartoon. Kimba s story lines, which involve the struggle to build strength of character, and the need for all life to be part of the great circleanimals and humans, are things that most lion king fans can enjoy. Kimba, the small albino lion cub in the picture, is the.
In a way, you could call lion king the most successful hollywood anime adaptation of all time. Kopa, and kion have been up to ever since kion became part of the lion guard while kiara and kopa will become the next lion king and queen of the pridelands. May 29, 2012 the storylines for the lion king and kimba the white lion are somewhat similar in a few aspects, however the general plot of each media is different. How i learned to utterly despise that expensive ripoff. This post contains a very contrary opinion to most people and will contain controversial content. With a lot of evidence stacked against disney stealing tezukas original work, most people believe it is a rip off. Changing pictures from the kimba the white lion cartoon notes tucows, inc has graciously donated a copy of this software to the internet archives tucows software archive for long term preservation and access. Disney gets accused of stealing the idea for lion king from. One day, another young adult lion came to the pridelands, and he pronounced his name was kondo. My dad feels the same way, he cant watch the lion king without getting mad about how disney stole the idea. But, you might not know that disney also totally freaking ripped the movie off of some japanese anime entitled kimba the white lion. Did disneys the lion king rip off an old japanese tv series. For me, the most wonderful thing about it was its message of understanding for all life, for the need for unity between humans and animals.
Kimba the white lion movie white lion named leo, who would later be renamed kimba in america my. Apr 11, 2008 the guy who created kimba, osamu tezuka, has been dead for awhile now. Both take place on the african savanna, featuring lion cub protagonists who have mandrill buddies, battle a scarred villain, and even see giant ghost clouds of their dead dads. This is a crossover between kimba the white lion and lion king. Mufasa, the lion king of the savannah, and his wife is having a son, simba. I found this interesting oddly, the similarity between the names simba and kimba most likely is coincidental, since simba is the swahili word for lion. Disney gets accused of stealing the idea for lion king 1994. Join kimba along with his pals pauly the parrot, daniel baboon, and a charming assortment of other lovable characters, as he follows in the footsteps of his late father, the great lion king, making the jungle a safer, better place for everyone to live. Is your glass wall of disney entertainment starting to crack. So here are some features that show kimba the white lion and lion king arent the same after all.
The lion king, on the other hand, came out in 1994. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Every similarity is a accident that requires its own, different explain and the massive coincident that all these often absurdly specific similarities. Weve talked before about how the lion king is suspiciously similar to the 60s japanese series. Akito, estelle, and vincent invite special guests with them to come visit africa to pride rock to see what kiara, kopa, and kion have been up to ever since kion became part of the lion guard while kiara and kopa will become the next lion king and queen of the pridelands.
However, to do this, he, along with his friends, will have to fight the vengeful zira and her rough gang of outsiders. The story of a white lion cub growing to become the king of the jungle. I know this because, naturally, i get all my real news from the daily show and cracked. At some point disney decided not to inform whoever holds the right for kimba about this remake, recolored the lion cub and went to town. Kesamaan antara film the lion king dengan kimba the white lion cukup. The lion king was disneys first animated film that was an entirely original story, unlike the little mermaid or beauty and the beast or so people thought. Any fan of lion king will know that there are no humans in the. Someone at disney that worked on the lion king watched one of the kimba tvseries, read the manga or was otherwise acquaintance with their plot and design and was inspired by it. Disney gets accused of stealing the idea for lion king.
However, immediately after disneys animated movie hit the. The adventures of a brave and optimistic little white lion, moral leader for. Similarities blown way over proportion by an obnoxious, blatantly biased kimba fansite called kimbawlion and a cracked article. The lion king secret disney doesnt want you to know cracked. The difference in this case is that lion king stole a lot of memorable imagery from kimba. For those of you who dont know what kimba the white lion is, let me summarize by saying this. The plastic bits were all broken off and the case came cracked in the corner. An anime based on the manga was created by mushi production and was broadcast on fuji. Mufasa, the lion king of the savannah, and his wife is. Kimbas story lines, which involve the struggle to build strength of character, and the need for all life to be part of the great circleanimals and humans, are. Disney paid obvious tribute to it in the lion king.
Recently, pokemon distributor pioneer entertainment began to release the new adventures of kimba the white lion, of which six volumes are currently available. I also know kimba doesnt have jeremey irons singing be prepared or the opening sequence. When first shown in america, it was praised universally for its stories of love, compassion, and strength of character. Kimba and kondo fell in love with each other, until kimba somehow found out that kondo was her half brother, for he was the lost cub of chumvi and kula.
Kimba the white lion, known in japan as jungle emperor japanese. Kimba the white lion can exist in the 21st century as the lion king taken to the next level. Simba vs kimba the white lion controversy duration. In this coming of age story, kimba tries to unite his original homeland with the pridelands. If disney stated the inspiration of lion king was come from the kimbas story when they released lion king, this ugly arguments would have never happened. Hold on to your heart, im about to ruin disneys lion king going. One that surprised me was the lion king which is pretty obviously a rip off from a japanese cartoon called kimba the white lion they copied an incredible amount from the original kimba cartoon. A 1960s anime called kimba the white lion, based on the manga by osamu tezuka. The lion king 1994 a response to criticism video essay. More than 1,100 japanese manga and anime animation artists and fans signed a petition asking disney to acknowledge its debt to tezuka. Cracked 2015, why scar is secretly the good guy in lion king disney parody.
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