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For collectors of weird animation history, this is a must-see (once). For fans of actual Tarzan lore, it’s an affront. For everyone else? It’s a 70-minute time capsule of a moment when the jungle got very, very weird.
Before you rush to Google, let me save you the trouble: No, this is not a lost Disney sequel. It’s not a Filmation classic, nor is it related to the 1999 animated Tarzan . Instead, Shame of Jane occupies a strange, forgotten corner of the adult animated parody boom—specifically, the “erotic parody” boom that followed the success of Ralph Bakshi and the underground comix movement. tarzan shame of jane 1995
Have you ever seen Tarzan: Shame of Jane ? Or am I the only one who endured this fever dream? Let me know in the comments—preferably with a therapist’s note. Disclaimer: This film is for adult audiences only and is not affiliated with the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate or any major animation studio. For collectors of weird animation history, this is
The mid-90s were a weird time. The VHS market had exploded, and rental stores had entire back aisles dedicated to “adult animation.” Studios realized they could take public domain characters (Tarzan entered the public domain in some territories by then) and slap a risqué title on the box. Shame of Jane wasn’t trying to win Oscars. It was trying to get rented on a Friday night by someone looking for a laugh and a cheap thrill. It’s a 70-minute time capsule of a moment
If you ever find a dusty VHS copy at a garage sale, grab it. Not because it’s valuable, but because you’ll never look at a loincloth the same way again.
Is Tarzan: Shame of Jane good? No. Not by any traditional metric.