Lion prince who overcomes guilt to reclaim his rightful place as king of the Pride Lands.
Pumbaa provides companionship and practical support to Simba.
Pumbaa helps rescue Simba, lives with him in the oasis, and joins the allies who assist Simba at Pride Rock.
Timon becomes Simba's loyal companion during exile and return.
Timon rescues Simba with Pumbaa, teaches him the Hakuna Matata philosophy, and later aids him against the hyenas.
Zazu monitors the young prince as part of his royal duties.
Zazu serves the royal family and alerts Mufasa after Simba and Nala enter the elephants' graveyard.
Rafiki helps Simba overcome guilt and accept his destiny.
Rafiki tells Simba that Mufasa's spirit lives on in him and advises him to learn from the past.
Banzai repeatedly threatens Simba's survival and claim to the throne.
Banzai joins the hyenas in chasing Simba and participates in the final battle against Simba and his allies.
Shenzi opposes Simba first as a hunter and later as Scar's supporter.
Shenzi is among the hyenas who chase Simba at the elephants' graveyard and later battles Simba's allies.
Their childhood friendship develops into love and shared rule.
The plot states that Simba and Nala fall in love, and that Nala later becomes his queen.
Scar uses his position as Simba's uncle to deceive and exile him.
Scar is Mufasa's younger brother, making him Simba's uncle; he manipulates Simba and attempts to eliminate him.
Mufasa raises Simba as his heir and guides him toward responsible leadership.
The plot identifies Mufasa as Simba's father and shows him teaching Simba about kingship and the circle of life.
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