Boxing (ボクシング) is the a chapter among the Third Grader series (May - November, 1966) of the Jungle Emperor (Leo the Lion Cub) stories released between the months of June - July 1966.
Summary[]
Kimba (Leo) proposes about making a sports competition after Cassius (Toto) suggests having something to exert some leftover energy from not hunting animals. Claw (Bubu) then gets an idea to have a boxing match for the title of the jungle. Leo accepts as he doesn't want to be labeled as a coward. Meanwhile, Leo finds a young okapi with an injured leg and tries to protect it from predators, leaving him exhausted before his big match starts.
Characters[]
- Bucky (Tommy)
- Cassius (Toto)
- Kimba (Leo)
- Coco (Pauly Cracker)
- Claw (Bubu)
- Okapi (Character)
- Baby Parrot
- Pauline
Species Seen[]
- Antelope
- Panthers
- Lions
- Humans (vision only)
- Parrots
- Birds
- Boars
- Zebras
- Rhinos
- Chimpanzees
- Mice
- Foxes
- Squirrels
- Raccoons
- Okapis
- Jackals
- Giraffes
- Hippos
- Weasels
- Gorillas
- Warthogs
- Ostriches
- Monkeys
- Leopards
- Snakes
- Water Buffaloes
- Anteaters
- Hornbills
- Wild Cats
- Crocodiles
- Galagos
Trivia[]
- Claw (Bubu) has his earlier manga markings (pre-1970 modern version of Tezuka's manga) with white under his chin, stomach, and paws.
- Bucky (Tomi) also had a different appearance than any other with having a black and brown color scheme.
Gallery[]
Page 19 (color)
Resources[]
- PikkaPika Color Comics Vol. 2 (June 5, 2005)