Jungle Taitei (1989) - episode 3 - 18 Oct, 1989

Kenichi and Dr. Ban (Mr Pompous) decide to send Kimba (Leo) back to Africa because of the distress that the locals have when they see a giant lion cub roaming around the city. Meanwhile, Kutter and his assistant, Bread, are trying to steal and capture Leo in order to make a profit off of him. Kenichi goes with Leo initially to a safari park in Africa to say goodbye. After Kenichi finds out that Bread secretly went with them, he helps Leo escape to the Panja's jungle. (Source: Jungle Emperor Leo Wiki)