Koko
The Forest's Cheerful Parrot
A parrot companion to Leo, the protagonist of Jungle Emperor, who plays the comic relief role in the story.
Trivia
- Famous for the comedy scene where it tries to wear Panja's fur and imitate Leo's voice but fails.
- Male in original and 1st series, female in 2009 version.
- Acted as the naming parent for Rune and Lukio.
- Popular with viewers for banter with Tommy, beloved as comic relief.
- Has talent for imitating voices to tease others.
Alternate names
Koko
Leo's Parrot
Profile
- Species
- Parrot
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A parrot with vibrant feathers and an endearing expression, notable for comedic interactions with Tommy in the work.
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
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- Colorful feathers
- Prominent beak
- Iconic items
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- Sometimes wears Panja's fur
- Hat (original manga and some anime)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Koko is a lighthearted character who engages in comical banter with Tommy, sometimes showing brave and resolute sides.
- Keywords
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- Cheerful
- Cunning
- Curious
- Mischievous
- Humorous
- Talents
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- Flight ability as a bird
- Imitation ability
- Quick wit
- Skills
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- Voice imitation
- Comical rhetoric
- Encouragement to companions
- Naming names
- Motivation
- To help Leo and companions and protect their fun life in the jungle.
- Habits
- Sometimes tries to wear Panja's fur and imitate Leo's voice to scold others, but often backfires.
- Favorite foods
- Fruits, Seeds
- Hobbies
- Chatting, Manzai-style banter with Tommy
History
- Backstory
- One of the companions supporting Leo's adventures and growth in the Jungle Emperor world, handling the story's lighthearted parts with a bright personality.
- Debut date
- 1950-11
- Work title
- Jungle Emperor
- Media type
- Manga
Appearance in original manga
- Significant event
- Appearance in original manga
- Description
- First appeared in 'Jungle Emperor' serialized from 1950.
Appearance in first TV anime
- Significant event
- Appearance in first TV anime
- Description
- Appeared as comic relief in the 1965 TV anime 'Jungle Emperor'.
Naming role
- Significant event
- Naming role
- Description
- Served as the godparent naming Leo's children Rune and Lukio in the original work.
Gender change in 2009 version
- Significant event
- Gender change in 2009 version
- Description
- In the 2009 anime, gender was changed from male to female.
Relationships
Media appearances
Jungle Emperor
Manga / Supporting
1950-1954
Jungle Emperor (1965)
Anime / Supporting
1965-1966
New Jungle Emperor: Go Leo! (1966)
Anime / Supporting
1966-1967
Jungle Emperor (1989)
Anime / Supporting
1989-1990
Jungle Emperor (1997)
Movie / Supporting
1997
Jungle Emperor: Courage Changes the Future (2009)
Anime / Supporting
2009
Voice cast and creators
Kaneto Tamura
- Voice actor
- Kaneto Tamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1st Series (1965)
Shigeru Chiba
- Voice actor
- Shigeru Chiba
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 3rd Series (1989)
Rie Kugimiya
- Voice actor
- Rie Kugimiya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2009 Version
- Notes
- Gender changed from male to female
Osamu Tezuka
- Creator name
- Osamu Tezuka
- Role
- Original author
Mushi Production
- Creator name
- Mushi Production
- Role
- Animation studio
Tezuka Productions
- Creator name
- Tezuka Productions
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Koko Plush
- Item name
- Koko Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Jungle Emperor Figure Collection
- Item name
- Jungle Emperor Figure Collection
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited