Brother

Jungle's Elderly Baboon

An elderly baboon appearing in the movie version, a figure who knows the history of the animals.

Trivia

  • Brother is a character exclusive to the theatrical version and does not appear in the main anime series.
  • As an elder who survived the death spot disease era, he is highly valued by the animals.
  • Voiced by Kei Tani, leaving an impression with his flavorful performance.

Alternate names

Brother

Tags

Jungle Emperor Brother Baboon Movie Osamu Tezuka Animal Character Elderly Character Japanese Anime

Profile

Species
Baboon
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A character who lives in the jungle as an elderly baboon and possesses knowledge.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Knowledgeable
Detailed personality
A sage-like existence who has lived through long years and knows the history of past animals' hardships such as death spot disease.
Keywords
  • Elder
  • Knowledgeable
  • Sage
  • Patient
  • Advisor
Talents
  • Longevity
  • Historical Memory
  • Communication Ability
Skills
  • Mediation in Animal Society
  • Knowledge Transmission
Motivation
To convey the history and lessons of the animals living in the jungle.

History

Backstory
An elder baboon who has lived in the jungle for many years, continuing to watch over the history of the animals. Survived the era when many companions died from death spot disease, and has the role of imparting wisdom.
Debut date
August 1, 1997
Work title
Jungle Emperor (Theatrical Version)
Media type
Movie

Surviving the Era of Companions' Death Spot Disease

Significant event
Surviving the Era of Companions' Death Spot Disease
Description
Has experienced the difficult era when many companions were lost to death spot disease.

Imparting History and Wisdom to the Animals

Significant event
Imparting History and Wisdom to the Animals
Description
Conveys old tales and lessons to the jungle animals and provides advice.

Important Role in the Theatrical Version

Significant event
Important Role in the Theatrical Version
Description
Appears in the theatrical version and has become one of the central messengers of the story's message.

Relationships

Leo

Mentor

Taught Leo about the history of the animals and supported his growth.

The Animals

Trusted by many animals and revered as an elder.

Jungle Animals

Jungle Animals: strategist

Media appearances

Jungle Emperor (Theatrical Version 1997)

Movie / Supporting

Released on August 1, 1997

Voice cast and creators

Kei Tani

Voice actor
Kei Tani
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version 1997

Osamu Tezuka

Creator name
Osamu Tezuka
Role
Original author

Tezuka Productions

Creator name
Tezuka Productions
Role
Animation studio

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