Jungle Cubs

Last Updated on: February 14th, 2023

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney series Jungle Cubs including casting, episodes, fun facts and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Jungle Cubs Description

“Jungle Cubs” is an animated television series that aired on Disney’s One Saturday Morning programming block from October 5, 1996, to February 14, 1998. The show is a spin-off of Disney’s classic animated film “The Jungle Book” and follows the adventures of the film’s animal characters as young cubs.

The series is set during the early years of the characters’ lives when they are still playful and curious cubs living in the jungle. The main characters include Mowgli (voiced by Pamela Adlon), Baloo (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker), Bagheera (voiced by Elizabeth Daily), Louie (voiced by Jason Marsden), Hathi Jr. (voiced by Jim Cummings), and Kaa (voiced by Rob Paulsen), among others.

Each episode of “Jungle Cubs” features the young animal cubs getting into various escapades and learning valuable life lessons along the way. The show blends humor, adventure, and friendship as the cubs explore the jungle, face challenges, and develop their individual personalities.

As they navigate the jungle together, the young cubs often encounter trouble and try to outsmart their adversaries, such as the sneaky Shere Khan (voiced by Tony Jay) and the mischievous bees. Through their experiences, they learn about bravery, cooperation, and the importance of friendship.

“Jungle Cubs” offers a family-friendly, lighthearted take on the beloved characters from “The Jungle Book” film, providing young viewers with an entertaining and educational show.

The animation style of “Jungle Cubs” maintains the charm and visual appeal of the original movie, with colorful settings and expressive character designs that capture the essence of the jungle world.

Jungle Cubs Cast:

Baloo: Pamela Adlon
Bagheera: Elizabeth Daily, Dee Bradley Baker
Louie: Jason Marsden, Cree Summer
Shere Khan: Jason Marsden
Kaa: Jim Cummings
Hathi: Rob Paulsen, Stephen Furst
Cecil and Arthur: Michael McKean and David Lander
Mahra: Tress MacNeille

Jungle Cubs Details:

Year of Debut: 1997
Year of Finale: 2000
Type of Series: Animated
TV Channel/Platform: One Saturday Morning
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Jungle Cubs Trailer:

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Disney Character(s) in this Post:

Bagheera (The Jungle Book)

Baloo Bear (The Jungle Book)

Colonel Hathi (The Jungle Book)

King Louie (The Jungle Book)

Shere Kahn (The Jungle Book)

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