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Simba is a male lion. He is the son of Mufasa and Sarabi, the mate of Nala, the father of Kiara, Kion, and Nguruma, and the leader of his pride. He is the king of the Pride Lands.
He is a recurring character in Legends of the Lion Guard.
Appearance[]
Simba's pelt is brownish-gold, while his muzzle, paws, and underbelly are paler in color. His mane is scarlet. His eyes are reddish-brown.
Personality[]
Simba is brave, strong, full of courage and kindness, and does his best to make his father proud. He is very strict about keeping traditions, and he shows great concern about his son when need be, but when push comes to shove, he is reasonable. Though he may seem a bit overprotective at times, Simba cares greatly about his family and the future of the Pride Lands. He can be impatient with those who do not listen to him and believes that it is best to think before acting. He holds his royal position in a high regard and does not tolerate being disrespected. He also appears to have a short temper and tends to roar loudly when angered. As king, he respects each and every animal's customs and always tries to make peace in the Pride Lands. He understands that everyone makes mistakes and believes that what is done to correct those mistakes is what matters. Despite his preference to assume leadership over certain circumstances, he understands when he must give the leadership to others and follow the guidance of others.
History[]
Backstory[]
Simba was the son of Mufasa and Sarabi and was the next in line to be king of the Pride Lands. This enraged his uncle Scar, who double-crossed and slaughtered Mufasa and took over the Pride Lands. Simba, still a cub, was exiled and ran away in fear. After his banishment, he met Timon and Pumbaa, who took care of him. Timon and Pumbaa gave a philosophy which Simba would follow up until young adulthood, Hakuna Matata, meaning no worries. One day, Simba's childhood friend Nala reunited with him and convinced him to return to the Pride Lands and take his father's place. While he initially refused, Simba met the ghost of Mufasa, who convinced him to return to the Pride Lands and take his place in the Circle of Life. Simba eventually returned to Pride Rock, fought, and defeated his uncle Scar and reclaimed the Pride Lands, restoring it to its former glory.
Following Scar's demise, Simba battled, defeated, and later exiled Scar's most loyal follower Zira and her family from the Pride Lands to the Outlands. Simba soon married Nala and had three cubs with her; a daughter, Kiara, and two sons, Kion and Nguruma. Simba then watched as his daughter became mates with Kovu and proudly saw the birth of his grandchildren. He approved of his son's relationship with Mhina and formed treaties with the South and North Lands, Back Lands, Grass Walls, Tree of Life, and most famously, with Leopon Plains. Eventually, Simba watched as Kion became the adoptive father to Mhina's adopted children, and supported Nguruma when he became Mahuluti's mate. Although he is firm on his traditional beliefs, Simba respects the differences between him and his children and will always respect their choices no matter what they may be.
Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands[]
The Orphans[]
A Celebration in the Pride Lands[]
The Pride Lands Games[]
Team Play[]
The New Heroes[]
Nguruma and the Bully[]
The Rogue Hyena[]
Kion and Nguruma's Birthday[]
An Unknown Threat[]
A Fragile Hope[]
Brothers' Journey[]
Mhina's Tale[]
Felines on the Run[]
A Wonderful Royal Summit[]
Wildfire Emergency[]
Kion mentions that Simba has been receiving reports of exhausted animals from both Pembetatu and Zazu, as well as rumors of wildfires.
The Young Leader[]
The Likizo ya Mvua Celebration[]
Babysitters of the Day[]
Mahuluti's Mission[]
Stuck in a Blizzard[]
The Ultimate Lion Guard Day[]
An Enjoyable Sleepover[]
Fuli the Babysitter[]
A Mother's Day Party![]
Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands[]
Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy[]
Family[]
- Father: Mufasa †
- Mother: Sarabi
- Mate: Nala
- Sons: Nguruma and Kion
- Daughter: Kiara
- Paternal Uncle: Scar †
- Paternal Grandparents †: Ahadi and Uru
- Cousin: Nuka †
- Granddaughters: Amira and Jasmin
- Grandsons: Frerin and Shauri
- Distant Relatives †: Mohatu, Hadiya, Askari, and Simama
Trivia[]
- Simba is voiced by Matthew Broderick.