"JUNGLE KINGDOM", the lost manga episode found (sort of)

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"JUNGLE KINGDOM", the lost manga episode found (sort of)

Postby ASTROBUDDY » 14 years ago

Here's something I thought you guys might find of interest! Back in 2008, I won on eBay an Astro Boy "ehon" (pronounced w/ a short "e") or picture book.
These picture books are similar to Disney picture books in that they are made on stronger almost cardboard like paper and are painted illustrations rather than cartoon style drawings. Back in the sixties Mushi Prod. published about 20 volumes. Each book recreated an episode from the anime. This one tells of the adventure known as the "Jungle Kingdom" aka "Jungle Mystery"! Those familiar w/ this episode will know it as one of two manga stories that were not reprinted in the Dark Horse series and are considered "lost"!
The image below is of the cover. The rest are taken from my copies of the original scan as it appeared on eBay. (This was done to avoid potential damage to the original book; given its age.) So, please enjoy and I would love to see your comments!
I :heart: :astro: :)
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Postby ASTROBUDDY » 14 years ago

Image #2--Here Astro Girl poses in costume for a movie, while Astro Boy poses as a chimpanzee.
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Postby the 鉄腕アトム fan » 14 years ago

Awesome ASTROBUDDY!!!!! I have seen this episode in the 1963 Anime :p
Go Go Go Assstttttttttrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroooooooooooooo Boooooooooooooooooy :astro:

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Postby ASTROBUDDY » 14 years ago

Image 3-- The Jungle princess thinks the costumed Astro Girl is really a boy and is her long lost prince.
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Postby ASTROBUDDY » 14 years ago

Image 4--Astro Boy & friends in danger!
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Postby ASTROBUDDY » 14 years ago

Image #5--More danger!
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Postby ASTROBUDDY » 14 years ago

Image #6--Astro Boy in action, while the Jungle Princess believes that she has lost her "prince". (View action from right to left).
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Postby ASTROBUDDY » 14 years ago

Image #7--In the end Astro Boy rescues Astro Girl and their friends and leaves the Jungle Princess and the Jungle Kingdom behind! Owari!
So let me know what you think! I :heart: :astro: :)
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Postby Strange Wings » 14 years ago

Gorgeous pictures, ASTROBUDDY. Thanks a lot for sharing them! :) It's a very cute adaption of the mentioned anime episode.
The coloring was done beautifully, strongly emphasizing the great visual impact (as the original is only in b/w).

Love the 2nd scan. Astro looks unbearable cute in that ape costume! :lol:

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Postby jeffbert » 14 years ago

:lol: Very cute! Now I know the hair colors. :p Thanks for sharing!
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