Character Relationship Map: Khumba

Characters

• Khumba (played by Jake T. Austin) — protagonist

  Protagonist, a half-striped zebra ostracized by his herd, who embarks on a perilous journey to find a magic watering hole, ultimately discovering that his uniqueness is a strength and defeating the le...

• Phango (played by Liam Neeson) — protagonist

  Main antagonist, a vicious leopard with one blind eye and a keen sense of smell. Hunts Khumba due to an ancient myth predicting a half-striped zebra would make him the most powerful hunter, responsibl...

• Skalk (played by Steve Buscemi) — supporting

  An African wild dog who encounters Khumba early in his journey and becomes a loyal companion.

• Tombi (played by AnnaSophia Robb) — supporting

  A tomboyish female zebra and Khumba's best friend who feels out of place in the herd. She remains loyal to Khumba and helps the herd's leader realize the necessity of finding a new water source.

• Wild Dog #1 (voice) (played by Charlie Adler) — supporting
• Seko (played by Laurence Fishburne) — supporting

  Leader of the zebra herd and Khumba's father. Initially ostracizes Khumba due to the drought but later shows remorse and leads the herd to the new watering hole.

• Zebra 1 (voice) (played by Bryce Papenbrook) — minor
• Cheerleader Zebra (voice) (played by Hope Levy) — minor
• Cheerleader Zebra (voice) (played by Stephanie Sheh) — minor
• Walkie Talkie / Black Eagle (voice) (played by Roger L. Jackson) — minor
• Elder 1 / Rabbit (voice) (played by Jeff Bennett) — minor
• Meerkat Girl (voice) (played by Julianna Rose) — minor
• Jock (voice) (played by Sam Riegel) — minor
• Meerkat Father (voice) (played by Dee Bradley Baker) — minor
• Bradley (played by Richard E. Grant) — supporting

  An ostrich and Khumba's companion. He reveals a traumatic past involving a slaughterhouse and provides support during the quest.

• Zebra 2 (voice) (played by Devon Graye) — minor
• Mantis (voice) (played by Adrian Rhodes) — minor
• Mama V (played by Loretta Devine) — supporting

  A maternal wildebeest who saves Khumba from danger and joins him and Bradley on the journey to find water, offering guidance and protection.

• Nora (played by Catherine Tate) — supporting

  A fellow animal present during the final celebration at the new watering hole, representing the united community.

• Lungisa (played by Anika Noni Rose) — supporting

  Khumba's mother and a zebra in the herd. She raises Khumba, tells the origin story of the stripes, and is killed by Phango.

Story Analysis

A half-striped zebra overcomes ostracization and a vengeful leopard to find a magical waterhole, discovering that diversity is survival.

Plot Progression

1. The Outcast's Burden
2. Allies in the Wild
3. Shadows of the Past
4. Climax of Stripes