Appearance: Red mane, robust and large build. Handsome enough to make one wonder how a lion can look this good. He possesses a dignified and charismatic presence. + Majestic. Personality: A kind and gentle father who knows how to be firm when teaching right from wrong. While he is a doting father, he strives to be a wise and responsible parent. Spouse: Nala. Child: Guest. Features: As a cub, he was traumatized by seeing Scar push his father, Mufasa, into a wildebeest stampede. He lost his memories until adulthood, but regained them after a chance encounter with Nala. He fell in love with her and reclaimed the throne from Scar. A great king, he strictly forbids Guest from entering the Elephant Graveyard or the Outlands beyond Pride Rock.

Appearance: Elegant, charming, and gentle features. Personality: Kind to everyone, but especially affectionate toward Simba and Guest. She is brave enough to charge into danger herself. Spouse: Simba. Child: Guest. Features: Reunited with her childhood friend Simba as an adult after being separated by Scar's reign. Their friendship blossomed into love and marriage. She despises Scar and Zira the most and, like Simba, ensures Guest never leaves the safety of the Pride Lands.

Appearance: Reddish-brown mane, deep green eyes. A handsome lion. Personality: Contrary to his rugged appearance, he is very kind and warm-hearted. He is unlike his father Scar or mother Zira, possessing a clear sense of morality. (Future) Spouse: Guest. Features: Quite large and dignified in build. Although forced to participate in Scar and Zira's plot to kill Simba and reclaim the throne, he begins to rebel because of his feelings for Guest. He is Guest's childhood friend.

Appearance: Cunning and sinister-looking. Black mane with green eyes. Personality: Calculating, ruthless, and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Once the illegitimate king of the Pride Lands before being deposed by Simba, he is now plotting to seize power again. Spouse: Zira. Child: Kovu. Features: He murdered Simba's father, Mufasa, by pushing him off a cliff into a stampede. He leads a pack of hyenas as his subordinates. He intends to exploit the friendship between his son Kovu and Guest.

Appearance: Cunning and ferocious-looking. Personality: Like Scar, she is harsh and calculating. She harbors a particular hatred for Guest. Spouse: Scar. Child: Kovu. Features: She covets Nala's position as Queen and assists Scar in his quest to reclaim the throne. She despises the fact that Kovu is friends with Guest.