Eliza
Panja's wife and Leo's mother
Panja's wife in Jungle Emperor and the mother of the white lion Leo. She gives birth to Leo aboard the transport ship to the zoo but dies during transport.
Quotes
- Return to the jungle and become a brave lion like Panja.
- Leo, the jungle is your homeland.
- Love is a power that surpasses all.
Trivia
- Tragic mother who sacrifices her life to let Leo, born on the transport ship, escape.
- Eliza's death is a key event bringing tragedy and hope to the work.
- Voice actors differ by era in anime versions; Nanako Matsushima's anime voice acting debut.
- Husband-wife pairing with Panja said to be an anagram of 'Japan' intended by author Osamu Tezuka.
- Short appearance as Leo's mother, yet central to the story.
Alternate names
Eliza
Panja's Wife
Leo's Mother
Profile
- Species
- Lion
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A lion with white fur. As Panja's wife, she has a gentle and calm aura.
- Hair color
- White
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Family-oriented and devoted. Shows strong maternal instincts to protect Leo and ultimately sacrifices herself for her son's future.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Maternal
- Devoted
- Strong Will
- Tragic
- Motivation
- Wishes for her son Leo to grow up as the king of the jungle and live strongly.
History
- Backstory
- Lived happy days as the wife of jungle king Panja, but served as decoy when Panja was captured and was caught herself. Gives birth to Leo aboard the transport ship, but the ship is caught in a storm and sinks. Dies trapped in the cage.
- Debut date
- October 6, 1965
- Work title
- Jungle Emperor
- Media type
- Anime
Letting Leo escape from the transport ship
- Significant event
- Letting Leo escape from the transport ship
- Description
- During transport to the zoo, she lets her newborn son Leo escape back to the jungle from the ship and sinks with the ship herself.
Death due to transport ship sinking
- Significant event
- Death due to transport ship sinking
- Description
- Eliza dies unable to escape the cage as the ship sinks. Leo survives and later returns to the jungle.
Relationships
Media appearances
Jungle Emperor (1965 TV Anime)
Anime / Supporting
October 6, 1965 - September 28, 1966
Jungle Emperor: Go Leo! (1966 TV Anime)
Anime / Supporting
October 5, 1966 - March 29, 1967
Jungle Emperor (1989 TV Anime)
Anime / Supporting
October 12, 1989 - October 11, 1990
Color Feature-Length Animated Film Jungle Emperor (1966)
Movie / Supporting
July 31, 1966
Jungle Emperor (1997 Theatrical Version)
Movie / Supporting
August 1, 1997
Jungle Emperor - Courage Changes the Future - (2009 TV Special)
Anime / Supporting
September 5, 2009
Voice cast and creators
Noriko Shindō
- Voice actor
- Noriko Shindō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1965 TV Anime Version
Masumi Shimamoto
- Voice actor
- Masumi Shimamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1989 TV Anime Version and others
Nanako Matsushima
- Voice actor
- Nanako Matsushima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2009 TV Special Version
- Notes
- Anime voice acting debut
Osamu Tezuka
- Creator name
- Osamu Tezuka
- Role
- Original author
Mushi Production
- Creator name
- Mushi Production
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Jungle Emperor Figure
- Item name
- Jungle Emperor Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Leo Plush
- Item name
- Leo Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited