As a cub, MUFASA shows hints of the confident and courageous king he will one day become, but he’s faced with unimaginable tragedy early in his life that leaves him all alone—far away from his family and everything he’s ever known. Befriended by another lion cub, Mufasa finds brotherhood and, eventually, purpose when he’s once again thrust from his home, forced on a life-changing journey.

Mufasa

TAKA is a lion from an esteemed royal bloodline. As a cub, he’s eager to please with an eye for those in need—particularly a lone lion cub named Mufasa who’s caught in a flash flood. The pair form a tight bond, joining forces when a band of powerful lions threatens Taka’s family and future. Their ultimate cross-country adventure reveals truths about both lions that will follow them into adulthood.

Taka

SARABI is confident and courageous—the ideal future Queen. But as a young lioness, she finds herself without her pride after a rogue group of lions shows up. She may be perfectly capable of taking care of herself, but she also recognizes that there is strength in numbers.

Sarabi

RAFIKI is a wise primate shaman destined to be the royal advisor to Mufasa—though it’s unclear exactly what Mufasa sees in the baboon, at least when they first meet. Rafiki’s laugh—infused with equal parts wisdom and whimsy—is both baffling and contagious. But a partnership is forged. It’s Rafiki who shares the story of Mufasa’s unlikely rise with Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala.

Rafiki

ZAZU is the ever-chatty, red-billed hornbill destined to become Mufasa’s right wing, so to speak. But long before Mufasa’s rise, Zazu was part of another king’s royal guard, called on to act as a scout for none other than a young Sarabi.

Zazu

KIARA is the smart and thoughtful daughter of Simba and Nala, the present-day, down-to-earth royals of the savanna who lead the Pride Lands with compassion and class. But all is not well with the family—Nala is missing, and Simba sets out to find her leaving curious cub Kiara with his trusted associates and one futile request: no stories.

Kiara

KIROS is the nefarious, nihilistic leader of a pride of like-minded followers who leave heartache and pain in their wake as they endeavor to assume an unprecedented dictatorial throne for Kiros.

Kiros

Wisecracking meerkat TIMON and gassy warthog PUMBAA are an integral part of the kingdom. Their friendship with Simba extends to his family, particularly daughter Kiara, who relies on their good humor, especially when her parents are away. Like the young lioness, Timon and Pumbaa are riveted by Rafiki’s tale—but that doesn’t mean they don’t interrupt to infuse it with a little fun and slapstick.

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