The Lion Guard 

Last Updated on: February 14th, 2023

Posted By: Craig Smith

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“The Lion Guard” is an animated television series that aired on Disney Junior from 2016 to 2019. It is a spin-off and continuation of Disney’s classic animated film “The Lion King,” which was released in 1994.

The series is set in the Pride Lands of Africa and follows the adventures of Kion, the son of Simba and Nala, who becomes the leader of the Lion Guard. The Lion Guard is a group of animals tasked with preserving the balance of the Circle of Life and protecting the Pride Lands from various threats.

Kion’s team includes:

  1. Bunga (voiced by Joshua Rush) – A fearless and adventurous honey badger and Kion’s best friend.

  2. Fuli (voiced by Diamond White) – A fast and agile cheetah who serves as the fastest member of the Lion Guard.

  3. Beshte (voiced by Dusan Brown) – A friendly and strong hippopotamus who is the strongest member of the group.

  4. Ono (voiced by Atticus Shaffer) – An intelligent and keen-eyed egret who serves as the keenest of sight in the Lion Guard.

Together, they use their unique abilities and teamwork to face various challenges and protect the Pride Lands from dangerous enemies, including hyenas, crocodiles, vultures, and other threats to the ecosystem.

“The Lion Guard” incorporates themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of embracing one’s unique qualities. The series also explores the responsibilities of leadership and the circle of life, building on the themes presented in the original “Lion King” film.

In addition to its entertaining stories, the series features musical numbers and familiar characters from “The Lion King,” including Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, and Zazu, who appear as recurring characters and mentors to the young members of the Lion Guard.


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Cast:

  • Rob Lowe as Simba
  • Gabrielle Union as Nala
  • Max Charles as Kion
  • Joshua Rush as Bunga
  • Atticus Shaffer as Ono
  • Diamond White as Fuli
  • Dusan Brown as Beshte
  • Eden Riegel as Kiara
  • Sarah Hyland as Tiifu
  • Madison Pettis as Zuri
  • Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa
  • Gary Anthony Williams as Mufasa
  • Jeff Bennett as Zazu
  • Andrew Kishino as Janja
  • Vargus Mason as Cheezi
  • Jonny Rees as Mzingo
  • Khary Payton as Rafiki
  • Kevin Schon as Timon & Chungu
  • Blair Underwood as Makuu
  • Ana Gasteyer as Reirei
  • Maia Mitchell as Jasiri
  • Jason Marsden as Kovu
  • Andy Dick as Nuka
  • Lacey Chabert as Vitani

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Craig Smith
I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other sites include DMR and VideoGamesStats.com.