Top 10 Best Lion Guard Characters

1. Kion

   

   Kion is the main protagonist of the 2016 Disney Junior The Lion King spin-off series "The Lion Guard." He is a lion cub, the youngest child of Simba and Nala, and the younger brother of Kiara. He is the leader and fiercest member of the Lion Guard as well as the prince of the Pride Lands. Kion is voiced... read more

   I love Kion so much! He's such a great leader and friend. He's always trying to help and puts other people's needs before his own.

   I also want to point out that the word "Kion" is a blend between the words "Lion" and "King." Isn't that cool? That can't be a coincidence!

   I think Kion's design in season 3 is really cool. He looks like a younger version of Mufasa in my opinion. And he has a scar, so he's sort of a blend between Mufasa and Scar! Unbelievable!

   I also want to say something...I am 15 years old and I am still obsessed with this show, even though it's a kid's show. I didn't start watching it till recently. It's hilarious! I laugh so much watching it!

   I didn't like the end of season 3 though. It felt very rushed. Also, I wish Kion and Fuli ended up together. I ship them. And I'm not a big fan of Rani. I'm pretty sure she's only interested in Kion because he has the roar. They really underdeveloped her character in my opinion.

2. Fuli

   

   Fuli is the tritagonist of the 2016 Disney Junior series The Lion Guard, a spin-off of The Lion King. She is a young cheetah, one of Kion's closest friends, and is known as the fastest member of the Lion Guard. Fuli is also the first and only female member of the team.... read more

   She is the most non-annoying character in The Lion Guard. She also seems to be a better leader than Kion. She is hilarious, very strong (considering that she literally pinned down an alligator), and she's also the only mature animal in the Lion Guard.

   So she's just my favorite. No one else.

   I love Fuli so much. She is my favorite out of all of the Lion Guard members. The reason? Because she is the ONLY ONE that shows any character growth. While Beshte and Ono were already pretty mature and neither Kion nor Bunga change in any way by the end of the series, Fuli matures and actually becomes a better leader than Kion by the end.

   When I first watched the Lion Guard, she was the only guard character I was drawn to from the start. All the other Lion Guard members I found annoying at first, but Fuli was different for some reason. Probably because she was always as annoyed with Bunga as I was. She has the "sarcastic girl" vibe in the first season that I love (most of the time), and generally got a lot of the more enjoyable episodes.

   In Rise of Scar, you start to see a change. She starts to show traits of leadership, improvising a plan to get Kiara away from the hyenas when Kion's original plan doesn't work, and reassuring Kion at a few points in the movie. She's confident and can think on her feet, but isn't nearly as impulsive and rash as some other members *cough* Bunga *cough*.

   The one thing I don't like about her, though, is the fact that like all the Lion Guard members, she has ridiculous strength. She jumps on a crocodile once and it's down for good in that fight.

3. Jasiri

   

   Jasiri is a spotted hyena cub who appears in the Disney Junior show "The Lion Guard." She is voiced by Maia Mitchell and has been described as "friendly," "spunky," and "idealistic." Jasiri is an ally to the Lion Guard and is closest to Kion. She helped him fight Janja and his clan, as well as the Outsiders.... read more

   There isn't really much to Jasiri, just an awesome character that challenges the ridiculous biases the spoiled Pridelanders have, but gosh do I love her. She's my favorite character in all of the Lion Guard, and she very much deserved to be the Queen of the Outlands. Also, she's absolutely adorable.

   I love how she is designed to look like a lion to drive home the point about her and Kion being like water and rain. When Kion's mane grows out more in the third season, the resemblance is even more clear. I also love how confident she is. The only reason she lost the fights against Janja and his clan is because she got taken by surprise. She never really "lost" the fight in Never Judge a Hyena by Its Spots. Kion just came and helped her when she appeared to be losing.

4. Bunga

   

   Bunga is the honey badger deuteragonist of the Disney Junior series The Lion Guard. He is Kion's best friend and the bravest member of the Lion Guard. Voiced by Joshua Rush, Bunga is the adoptive nephew of Timon and Pumbaa and is known for being bold, humorous, and at times reckless.

   Bunga isn't my all-time favorite by any means. He's only 10th on my list, but he still deserves some recognition. I know lots of people hate him because he's annoying, but for me, he's like Thurston and Makini. He's so stupid he's funny, and I love him for it.

   He's also a really great friend to Kion (other than in Season 3 when he's kind of a jerk), and I like that. I love Bunga!

   I love The Lion Guard and The Lion King a lot. It's one of my new favorite series. I don't hate any of the characters, even Bunga. There's just nothing to hate. It's a great series. I love all the characters, including Bunga.

5. Ono

   

   Ono is a character in the 2016 Disney Junior animated series The Lion Guard. He is a cattle egret and initially serves as the keenest of sight within the Lion Guard team. Ono is the only non-mammalian member of the original group and the only one who can fly. He is voiced by Atticus Shaffer and is known... read more

   Ono is one of the most underrated characters on the show. He is very intelligent and can not only see very well but also has the power of flight. Both of these abilities are among my favorite superpowers. The team would never be able to spot danger without Ono's keen eyes in the sky.

   Smart and ultra underrated. Remind me why Fuli and Kion are so appreciated while Ono's just sitting here waiting to be acknowledged by a fan other than myself as the best member of Kion's Lion Guard! My number 6.

   I think Ono is number 1 due to his sometimes snappy replies and comments. He is also very polite, sarcastic, smart, and quick-thinking. He is always prepared to help whenever and whatever he can.

6. Kiara

   

   Kiara is a female lion from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, a direct-to-video sequel to Disney's The Lion King (1994). She is the princess and heir of Pride Rock, the daughter of Simba and Nala, the sister of Kion, and the mate of Kovu.... read more

   She's my number one and should be yours too. She has both tomboyish and girly qualities, so both tomboys and girly girls can relate to her. She's a cheerful, bubbly, cute, pretty, and sweet romantic who hates gross things and prefers quiet fun. But she's also a bit rebellious and isn't afraid to get dirty. A perfect mix.

   She's cheery, and though a brave and stubborn girly girl, she's kind. She's also much more intelligent than many think. She is very wise when it comes to knowledge of the Circle of Life. She knows the Pride Lands so well and was able to figure out many things before the Lion Guard (Rise of Makuu comes to mind).

   She can be a bit arrogant (Queen for a Day comes to mind), but that was mostly due to pressure from her friends and resentment from Kion, who was supposed to support her and hear her out, combined with her being right in the past. She was able to hold her own against Janja's clan for a while before getting rescued, even longer than Jasiri, everybody's favorite warrior.

   She needs rescuing, but she usually puts up a pretty good fight to begin with. When Kovu saved her from the fire, she was doing pretty well on her own and only needed rescuing after passing out. So don't overlook Kiara. She's a great character who is relatable to all kinds of audiences.

7. Beshte

   

   Beshte is a hippopotamus character in the 2016 Disney Junior series The Lion Guard. He is voiced by Dusan Brown and serves as the strongest member of the Lion Guard. Beshte is known for being happy-go-lucky, compassionate, and honest.

   Unlike Fuli, Beshte didn't go through any character growth, but unlike Bunga, Beshte didn't need to. He was already by far the most mature of the group and was part of one of the best ideas ever to come out of the Lion Guard - Poa the Destroyer. He's really nice and really friendly too.

   One of my favorite scenes of Beshte is the one where Goy Goy gets stuck in a hole, tells the Lion Guard where Rai Rai and the rest of the pack is, and then the rest of the Guard runs off without helping Goy Goy like they said they would (one of the MANY problems with that horrible episode), but Beshte actually honored their word. He's simple and doesn't have very many flaws, but sometimes you want simple characters and sometimes you want complex ones.

8. Rani

   

   I get why she's hated sometimes. She was rude when we met her, but can you blame her? She saw Kion send her brother flying. She saw Bunga's landslide. Like any leader, she was conflicted and wanted to prove herself. She wanted to serve a purpose, to be good enough. She was insecure and unsure.

   When we get to see her true self, she's kind, sweet, brave, smart, and selfless. She put her cynicism aside to open up to Kion and set aside her doubts to help her kingdom. And yet she's still hated on. Why? She's my number 5.

   4th best character in the show! I don't ship Kirani, so no Kiuli shippers need to come at me here, but I still love Rani! She's a great leader, she's kind, and she's protective. At first, she was a bit mean, and I absolutely despise it when she tries to win Kion's love. However, I still like her character and respect most of her decisions. I really like Rani!

9. Janja

   

   Janja is the main antagonist of the first season of the Disney Junior animated series The Lion Guard and a secondary antagonist in the second season. He is the leader of a hyena clan and initially opposes the Lion Guard. Over time, he undergoes significant character development and eventually joins the... read more

   In my opinion, he's the most evolved character in the whole series. It's hard to believe he could have ever been nice until season two. I think Scar helped me to see this because when he came into the series, Janja changed 100%.

   He became one of my favorites after he sang A New Way To Go because it is such a great song. He sings about how much he wants to be one thing, but he's expected to be the opposite. And he's scared of Scar. We see he definitely cared a lot about Jasiri, Kion, and the rest of the guard. At the end of series three, he told the Lion Guard, with Jasiri, about the Lioness Guard.

   This is why I chose Janja!

   How is he not number one? I absolutely love this character. To me, he's the most relatable character I have ever seen. I mean, I would probably be exactly like him if I were evil and a hyena.

   Also, his songs are the best songs out of the whole show and maybe even the franchise. Yeah, probably. In all honesty, this is one of, or maybe even the best character out of the franchise. I know he's my favorite.

10. Cheezi

    

    Cheezi is a male hyena and a member of Jasiri's clan. He was initially a member of Janja's clan alongside his friend Chungu. He appears in the Disney animated television series The Lion Guard, which is set in the world of The Lion King.

    I really love Cheezi. This is a very unpopular opinion of mine, but he is my favorite character in The Lion Guard.

    I actually like Cheezi. He's kind of adorable.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Anga

    

    I like Anga. She's my 7th favorite character in the show, and she's a good character. I really like Anga!

    I love her! Great character. My number 7.

12. ?

    Thurston

    

    I like how he is so clueless and always panics and runs. That is why he is so funny.

    I love the fact that he is confused and scared all the time. That is what makes him realistic.

The Contenders

13. Nala

    

    Nala is a fictional lioness in Disney's The Lion King franchise who was introduced in the 1994 animated film. She is Simba's childhood friend who later becomes his queen and the mother of Kiara and Kion. Nala plays a crucial role in encouraging Simba to return and reclaim his place as king of Pride Rock... read more

    What is she doing so low? She's a great mom, a great spouse, a great friend, and a smart, brave, and caring ruler who is far more mature and rational than Simba. Criminally underrated. My number 2.

    Nala is my favorite because she is so kind and knows what to do. She is a great mother to her two children and is calm with a soothing voice.

14. Reirei

    

    Reirei is a jackal who serves as a recurring antagonist in The Lion Guard. She is the clever and scheming matriarch of a family of jackals. Together, they attempt to cause disruption in the Pride Lands, particularly during the Kupatana celebration.

    My ideal life partner would be like Reirei. She's sweet, smart, charming, and possessive. A great mom and wife.

    Why oh why does she have to get kicked out of the Pride Lands?! She's just a mother trying to feed her pups!

    The other of my 1 favorite characters in the show along with Janja!

15. Goigoi

    

16. Simba

    

    Simba is a fictional character in Disney's The Lion King franchise. He made his debut in the original 1994 animated film The Lion King and went on to appear in its sequels, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and The Lion King 1½ (2004).... read more

    Simba appears in The Lion King 1, 2, and 1 1/2, as well as The Lion Guard. He is a good king with a great queen, Nala.

17. Scar

    

    Scar is the main antagonist of Disney's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King. He is the younger brother of Mufasa and the paternal uncle of Simba. Scar serves as Simba's arch-nemesis and is also Mufasa's rival, having once led the hyenas Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed.

    Wait a minute...

    Kion's scar was slowly turning him evil in Season 3. It wasn't his fault. It was the snake venom in his scar.

    Does this mean Scar's scar turned him evil? If so, he isn't responsible for any of his actions in The Lion King! This changes everything!

    I have so many questions! What was Scar like before he got his scar?! Why didn't he go to the Tree of Life?! Would Mufasa still be alive if things had played out differently?!

    Speaking of Mufasa...

    I am so excited for the Mufasa movie coming out in 2024! I wonder what it'll be about. I hope they tell us more about Scar's backstory. Maybe they'll even tell us more about Scar leading the Lion Guard!

18. Vitani

    

    Vitani is a female lion from Disney's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. She was initially a secondary antagonist in the movie. Vitani is the daughter and middle child of Zira, the older sister of Kovu, and the younger sister of Nuka.... read more

    Vitani is the best TLG girl. Her style is distinct, and for once a character stays the same throughout The Lion King II to the Lion Guard and then back to The Lion King II. She is a down-to-earth, self-centered young teen with the same amount of attitude as in the first movie. She and Kovu appear to be young teens bordering on adolescence. She is also much prettier than Tiifu, Zuri, and Rani (the newly introduced TLG lioness character).

    Yeah, Lion Guard. I know you just had to make her bad, and Kovu as well. I hate Kion. I love Vitani!

19. Pumbaa

    

    Pumbaa is one of the two tritagonists, alongside Timon, in Disney's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King and the deuteragonist of the 2004 film The Lion King 1½. He is a gluttonous warthog and the best friend of Timon, a meerkat. Most animals are dismissive of Pumbaa due to his repugnant odor, but... read more

20. Makucha

    

    He just wants food. I'd feel the same way.

21. Tiifu

    

    Tiifu is a young lioness cub from Disney Junior's 2016 series "The Lion Guard." She is best friends with Kiara and Zuri. Tiifu is voiced by Sarah Hyland in "Return of the Roar," season 1, and "The Rise of Scar," and was later replaced by Bailey Gambertoglio for the rest of season 2. She has been described... read more

    She's such an underrated girl! I know she's shallow, reckless, irritating at times, and a bit immature. But she's sweet, smart, and brave enough to face her fears to save her friends.

    Did I mention that it's heavily implied that she was literally fighting in the Battle for the Pride (in the Lion King II)? That's right, she and Zuri may be girly and afraid to get dirty, but at the end of the day, they're brave and strong. There's more to them than meets the eye. She's my number 8.

    Give her some slack, haters. What makes Zuri better? People say Tiifu is bad, but she's not. Zuri always wants to look good and doesn't care. She's mean to Kion sometimes, but Zuri is more mean to him. She cries over stupid stuff and wants to be Kiara's friend because she's queen. That one draws the line.

22. Kovu

    

    Kovu is a male lion from Disney's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. He is the prince consort of Pride Rock through his marriage to Kiara. He is the son of Zira, the younger brother of Nuka and Vitani, and the mate of Kiara.... read more

23. Zira

    

    Zira was a female lion from Disney's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. She was the leader of the Outsiders and the mother of Kovu, Nuka, and Vitani.

    After Scar became the king of Pride Rock, he chose Zira's son, Kovu, as his heir and protégé. When Simba overthrew Scar and reclaimed his birthright... read more

24. Makini

    

    She's adorable, energetic, and eager to learn. She's kind of like a good version of Bunga, and she added something new to the group in Season 3, unlike Anga. To be fair to Anga, I haven't actually seen much of her, so my opinion of "she's meh" could change.

    A total sweetheart! Love her forever! My number 4. She's smarter than she looks.

25. Timon

    

    Timon is a meerkat and one of Simba's friends from The Lion King He and Pumbaa took care of Simba after he ran away from the Pride Lands and helped him defeat Scar to reclaim his rightful place as king.

    Timon is often conceited and boastful, frequently taking credit for Pumbaa's ideas. However... read more

26. Dogo

    

27. Chungu

    

    Chungu is a male hyena featured in the Disney animated series The Lion Guard. He was originally one of Janja's most loyal followers and served as a recurring antagonist. By the beginning of Season 3, Chungu and the rest of Janja's clan turn against Scar and ally themselves with Jasiri's clan.

    He is kind of dumb, which is funny to me, and also kind and cute too.