Coco serves as a parrot character throughout the Jungle Emperor/Kimba the White Lion franchise. In Osamu Tezuka's original manga, specifically the "Jungle Symphony" chapter, he participates in convincing Leo to return to the jungle using his father Panja's hide. His closest companion is Tommy the deer, and he remains a constant figure during Leo's growth and leadership. Later, he suggests reversing the syllables of "Neru" and "Okiru" to name Leo's cubs "Rune" and "Lukio". His limited intellect sometimes causes him to confuse Rune with Leo. Within the 1965 anime (named Pauley Cracker in the NBC English dub), Coco embodies a comical yet erratic personality, marked by strong loyalty to Kimba. Episode 10, "Two Hearts and Two Minds", details his backstory as a former pet parrot belonging to a hotel proprietor. This reveals a failed attempt to rescue an attractive female parrot and other captive birds, resulting in the deaths of most escapees, including the female, an event suggested to contribute to his unstable behavior. His role often involves humorous antics alongside his friend Bucky/Tommy. Coco appears in the sequel series 'Jungle Emperor: Onward Leo!' (1966), though his role diminishes compared to the 1965 series due to the narrative's darker themes. He still provides moments of comic relief, such as in episode 9, "The Falcons". In 'The New Adventures of Kimba the White Lion' (1989), Coco reappears alongside his best friend, Tony/Tommy. This iteration highlights his function as an aerial scout, frequently being the first to detect distant dangers within Panja's jungle. Episode 47, "Crown", gives a revised backstory: Coco previously belonged to a human named Nick, living outdoors in a birdcage and retaining only two human phrases: "Thank you, Thank you!" and "I know, I know!". During a hunting trip with Nick and his father, Tony/Tommy saves Nick from a leopard attack. Witnessing Tony's freedom sparks envy in Coco, leading him to abandon his cage for life in the jungle. The 1997 film 'Jungle Emperor Leo' features Coco announcing the birth of Leo and Lyra's cubs. As the cub Lune matures, Coco assumes an avuncular role, attempting unsuccessfully to teach the leaf-winged cub how to fly. A significant departure occurs in the 2009 television special 'Jungle Emperor: The Brave Can Change the Future', where Coco is reimagined as a female character resembling a hummingbird rather than a parrot. This version harbors a secret romantic affection for Leo.