Kimba the White Lion, originally known as Jungle Emperor Leo, was created by the 'God of Manga' Osamu Tezuka in the 1950s and later became a beloved 1960s anime. The character became a permanent fixture in internet culture primarily through the long-standing controversy regarding Disney’s The Lion King, with many fans pointing out undeniable visual and thematic similarities between the two. Memes featuring Kimba often center on the 'who did it first' debate, side-by-side comparisons of scenes, or a general sense of nostalgia for classic hand-drawn Japanese animation. It serves as a go-to template for discussions about artistic influence, intellectual property, and the deep roots of modern animation history.