Kovu — The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Character Profile

About Kovu

Zira's son and Scar's chosen heir who falls in love with Kiara and seeks redemption.

Kovu — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Combat, Stealth, Loyalty, Redemption

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 6/10

Affiliations

• The Lion King universe

Quick Facts about Kovu

Occupation

ruler

First Appearance

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Kovu's Known Relations

• Scar — Father
• Kiara — Spouse
• Zira — Mother
• Nuka — Sibling
• Vitani — Sibling
• Simba — Relative
• Nala — Relative
• Kopa — Relative
• Kion — Relative
• Kiara — Significant person

Character Facts

Played by

Jason Marsden

Appears in

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Kovu — Romantic Partner — Kiara (Neve Campbell)

  Kiara and Kovu develop a deep romantic bond that bridges the divide between their prides.

• Kovu — Family Adoptive Father — Simba (Matthew Broderick)

  Simba temporarily takes Kovu into his family and household, acting as a paternal figure.

• Kovu — Family Younger Brother — Nuka (Andy Dick)

  Kovu is the younger brother of Nuka, both sons of Zira.

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More characters from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

• Simba (Matthew Broderick)
• Kiara (Neve Campbell)
• Timon (Nathan Lane)
• Young Vitani (voice) (Lacey Chabert)
• Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella)
• Young Kovu (voice) (Ryan O'Donohue)
• Adult Vitani (voice) (Meredith Scott Lynn)
• Zazu (voice) (Edward Hibbert)
• Simba (singing voice) (Cam Clarke)
• Adult Kiara (singing voice) (uncredited) (Liz Callaway)
• Nuka (Andy Dick)
• Young Kiara (voice) (Michelle Horn)