Das Dschungelbuch

I have nothing to say because everything has already been said in other reviews. This is the best adaptation of Kipling, not Disney, not Soviet, not films have yet surpassed the Japanese version. This anime is serious, dramatic, harsh. The music is excellent. The main character is truthful, it is easy to empathize with him. The secondary characters are a significant advantage of this version of the jungle book. I even hope that the Japanese will agree with the Americans for a remake to improve the graphics, the anime style is just right for the jungle book, this anime has the potential to become even better than it already is. This is already the best version.

I never forgot about this version of The Jungle Book. I remember first seeing this at some point, when I was between being a toddler and a preteen. Looking and thinking back on/to this, I was wondering if this is another example of anime judging from the animation style and I'm right that it is. Didn't know what this drawing style was called at the time when I was little/younger and since it is anime, this is the first (if not only one among others) anime that I ever saw and to which I was exposed. The first VHS tape from the series "Mowgli Comes To The Jungle" is haplessly the only one out of it that I own. But I rented and seen some of the other episodes (I don't think I remember ever seeing the whole series). It's somewhat hard to believe that in less than 2 months, it will be 20 years since this show premiered. It would be great if copies of a DVD set were released right now to commemorate its 20th anniversary. I don't even know for sure if it's even aired on American t.v. at all, and if it has, then I missed it and it must be such a rare anime. It's more worthy of taking some airtime/space than some, certain stuff that's on now.

I can't say for sure which version of Mr. Kipling's story I like more, since I'm partial to both this and Disney's, but I'd agree that it is the far more superior of the two. Because this one delves even deeper into the world of the hero Mowgli and the animals. For those who haven't seen it, I'll give one explanation of what the message of this is: A lesson on how people and animals have to learn how to coexist on the same planet harmoniously. Anyone who's ever heard of (if not read) the author's original tale knows the basics of how Mowgli is taken into the home of a pack of wolves and getting adopted after becoming an orphan, and is also looked after by a kindly black panther named Bagheera. Mowgli grows into his preteens and has adjusted to the wild lifestyle, but then he eventually has to leave for the "man village" and join his own kind. I like how most of the animals treat him well as they try their best to avoid Shere Khan from getting his claws into him, on the way to keeping him safe and in one peace.

I won't give away anymore of the story, particularly this take, especially since it's been so long since I've seen it and most of the episodes I've seen I don't remember quite as well as the first (probably because I used to watch that one a lot, so that's the only, really familiar one to me). In fact, I saw "Mowgli Comes To The Jungle" for the very first time in over a decade last night/early morning on Veoh, but when I watch the other episodes on there, I'll get reacquainted with them. This is one version and anime that's not to be missed. Highly recommendable because of the story lines, which is perhaps mainly for those. It's really captivating, which is why I say that's what makes it such a great take.

We all know what a gem Rudyard Kipling has created with 'The Jungle Book'! And when someone take this gem and turn it into a precious diamond, you get this series!! Whoever has watched this series in their childhood, I am sure they will have at least one good memory to share. Watching this again at the age of 28 makes me yearn to go back to those early childhood days. So much pain, agony, innocence, fun, lessons, laughter, celebration, sadness, love, cuteness have been poured into this series that it's impossible to get out of the magical jungle world it created. If Rudyard Kipling would have seen this series, he definitely would have changed his story to adapt the series.

Coming to the technical aspects, this series is flawless in all its aspects. The Direction, Storytelling, Script, Music, Editing, Animation all are above par. The visual animation has ability to touch you deeply. Music is soulful. Story and script for each episode are so well thought and written that inner child of yours grows with each episode. 'As Mowgli learns the law of Jungle, we learn the way of life', and this I think is the greatest teaching anyone can get from a book - in this case 'The Jungle Book'.

I am not sure how well versed a director must be to adapt a foreign story of a foreign land about foreign characters, this much relevantly. Being an Indian, I was always able to relate myself with each of its characters. The trees, animals, houses, caves, temples were all very familiar looking and it was not until 22, I learned that the original series was made in Japanese and we watched the dubbed version of it. The first question which arose in mind then was 'how can someone depict our culture so much aptly, that no one can ever raise a question of its authenticity?' We Indians still treat this as an Indian series. Of course the credit also goes to opening song composed by Vishal Bhardwaj sir and the jaunty lyrics by Gulzar sir which never drops off your tongue. Who can also forget Nana Patekar sir's versatile voice talent as Shere Khan.

If there is a word to describe this series it would be 'true'. It remains true to it story, it's characters, it's art and it's audience. And that's why people love this show and it will remain etched forever in their hearts.

i love the jungle book my first experience was when i was four watching Disney's movie. i always wanted to be Mowgli. my love for the movie made me stumble upon this anime i was looking around a video store and i found this version made by Nippon animation the tape only included episodes one and two. but i instantly fell in love with the version. and collected all the videos available unfortunately the first ten episodes were only available. but being such a big fan i wondered through TV channels on sky looking for the show after a couple of years i found the show on a Chanel named Chanel east i videoed the episodes i needed but then the Chanel stopped showing them and i have never seen the whole series. after the red dogs episode. but for anyone who loves jungle book or anime this is great. i personally love it more than the Disney version. to witch the show is very different. if you find any videos buy them. overall excellent viewing David Percival aged 19 from the UK.

This is by far the best anime from 1980s. Japanese are very creative when it comes to anime and manga, it's commendable how they worked on the story arks. The art, the visuals, music, everything is just perfect. The good old stories with morals being the centre point. No wonder moral values were important back in the good days. I like the Disney versions as well but this was my first Jungle Book, so this has a special place in my heart.