Ofukuro-san
Guardian of Moon Mountain
A mammoth living on Moon Mountain. A reliable guardian-like figure who helps Leo several times.
Trivia
- Legendary figure as the only mammoth living on Moon Mountain.
- Develops fondness after being guided by Leo to the elephant grass breeding ground.
- Accompanied to Moon Mountain at a human's request and drove away dinosaurs (wolves in the theatrical version).
- Legend says that only Panja and Ofukuro-san have entered Moon Mountain and returned alive.
Alternate names
Ofukuro-san
おふくろさん
Profile
- Species
- Mammoth
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A mammoth with a large and imposing physique. Stern but gentle and reliable in appearance.
- Distinguishing features
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- Long, curved tusks
- Large physique
- Furry
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Reliable
- Detailed personality
- As the guardian of the mountain, has dignity yet kindness, and provides sincere advice and assistance to Leo.
- Keywords
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- Guardian
- Cooperative
- Kind
- Wise
- Helper
- Motto
- Understands the importance of living in harmony with nature and protects what must be protected with full effort.
- Talents
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- Mountain knowledge
- Strength
- Sense of direction
- Adaptation to natural environments
- Skills
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- Guiding through Moon Mountain
- Protection with huge physique
- Danger detection
- Motivation
- To protect the nature of Moon Mountain and its inhabitants, and to help Leo and others.
- Favorite places
- Moon Mountain
History
- Backstory
- An ancient mammoth residing on Moon Mountain, appearing multiple times during animal crises to support Leo and others' adventures. Thoroughly knows Moon Mountain and understands the harshness of nature.
- Debut date
- October 5, 1966
- Work title
- Jungle Emperor: Go Leo!
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- TV Anime 2nd Series and Theatrical Version
First meeting with Leo
- Significant event
- First meeting with Leo
- Description
- Warns Leo of dangers on Moon Mountain while promising assistance.
Guiding to Moon Mountain
- Significant event
- Guiding to Moon Mountain
- Description
- Accompanies Leo's exploration of Moon Mountain and eliminates dangers along the way.
Important support in the theatrical version
- Significant event
- Important support in the theatrical version
- Description
- Saves Leo and others' lives multiple times in the snowstorm and ultimately excels as a guide.
Relationships
Leo
Ally
Protects Leo on Moon Mountain and helps him multiple times.
Animals of Moon Mountain
Animals of Moon Mountain: leader
Media appearances
Jungle Emperor: Go Leo!
Anime / Supporting
1966-1967 TV series
Jungle Emperor Theatrical Version
Movie / Supporting
1966 theatrical release
Jungle Emperor (1989 version)
Anime / Supporting
1989-1990 TV series
Voice cast and creators
Taeko Nakanishi
- Voice actor
- Taeko Nakanishi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 3rd Series
Haru Endo
- Voice actor
- Haru Endo
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Version
Osamu Tezuka
- Creator name
- Osamu Tezuka
- Role
- Original author
Mushi Production
- Creator name
- Mushi Production
- Role
- Animation studio