1 About him 2 Family 3 Voice actor 4 Trivia Anakin is the son of Kiara and Kovu, the grandson of Simba and Nala, the nephew of Kion and Fuli and the adoptive cousin of Asha. As a young adult he has a scar over his left eye that he received from Zira. Search. Kind, conflicted, caring, friendly, brave, serious, protective, affectionate, good-hearted, fun-loving, cheerful, calm, remorseful, insecure (formerly) Fate He was voiced by Ryan O'Donohue as a cub and by Jason Marsden as an adult. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In The Lion Guard, Kovu is voiced by Marsden, both as a cub and as an adult. Kovu, Nuka, and Vitani will all guest star on The Lion Guard and will be voiced by their original voice actors: Jason Marsden, Andy Dick, and Lacey … Pride Rock, Pride Lands In Return to the Pride Lands, Kovu has become a young adult with a full mane and has a scar over his left eye, identical to his adoptive father, and former predecessor Scar. 1 Background 1.1 Physical Description 1.2 Personality 2 Role in the film 3 Trivia 4 Gallery She is a lioness with dark coloration. Kovu Kovu is a former Outsider lion, later a member of Simba's pride, the mate of Kiara, and the future king of the Pride Lands. At the bottom of his muzzle are two blac… Outsiders (formerly)Outlanders (formerly)Simba's PridePride Landers Kovu, Nuka, and Vitani will all guest star on The Lion Guard and will be voiced by their original voice actors: Jason Marsden, ... Chabert, respectively, Entertainment Weekly reports. Shows: The Lion Guard, Timon & Pumbaa. He is shocked when he learns that Kion can conjure water from using his Roar on a nearby cloud. Happy • Leslie Lambeau • Mr. Buttons • Sharla • Herman • Lara • Mel • Claudius • Bahuka • Tutan Pharaoh • Genie • Madame Credenza • Duke Meerkat • Tatiana • Mother Eagle • Baby Earl • King Leopold • Princess Claudia • Sigmund and Lloyd • Heinrich and Schnitzel • Mad Dog McGraw, Billy the Goat, and Three-fingered Jackelope • Dr. Exceter • Sal Manders • Jungle Inspector • Bigfoot • Pimon and Tumbaa Kovu becomes fearful and immediately withdraws himself. Slender lion, auburn fur, tan muzzle, underbelly and paws, black nose, dark brown mane, emerald green eyes 171 images (& sounds) of the The Lion Guard cast of characters. Kovu is a brown-colored lion with a dark brown mane and tail-tip and a muscular build. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (Video 1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Kovu later returned in the series finale "Return to the Pride Lands" (which takes place after Simba's Pride) when the Lion Guard arrives in the Outlands on their way to the Pride Lands. When Nuka was young, Scar chose Kovu to be his heir despite Nuka being the eldest of Zira's cubs. Kiara teaches him to loosen up and enjoy himself. Kovu then watches his mother force Jasiri out, claiming that Kion has sided with the lions. One day, Kovu escaped from his brother Nuka, who was supposed to be watching him. Toward her hands and feet are bands of dark brown fur, which are longer near her hands. • "Pig-Malion" • "Why No Rhino" • "War Hogs" • "The Big No Sleep" • "Common Scents" • "Mister Twister" • "Don't Be Elfish" • "Lights, Camera, Traction" • "The Running of the Bullies" • "Special Defects" • "Wishy Washy" • "Ice Escapades" • "Guru-Some" • "Jailhouse Shock" • "Nearly Departed" • "Early Bird Watchers" • "The Spy's the Limit" • "Ready, Aim, Fire" • "Timoncchio" • "Ghost Boosters" • "Stay Away from my Honey!" Species Simba chooses to reserve his final judgment until he can learn about Kovu's character and forces Kovu to sleep outside the den away from the pride. 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 History 3.1 The Race to Tuliza 3.2 Journey to the Pride Lands 3.3 Return to the Pride Lands 4 Trivia Azaad's upper body is well built. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride 1 About him 2 Family 3 Voice actor 4 Trivia Anakin is the son of Kiara and Kovu, the grandson of Simba and Nala, the nephew of Kion and Fuli and the adoptive cousin of Asha. The series was first broadcast with a television film titled The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar on Disney Channel on November 22, 2015, and began airing as a TV series on January 15, 2016, on Disney Junior. The Lion Guard: Kion • Bunga • Fuli • Beshte • Ono • Tiifu • Zuri • Janja • Cheezi • Chungu • Janja's Clan • Mzingo • Mzingo's Parliament • Mwoga • Makuu • Makuu's Float • Pua • Basi • Basi's Pod • Ushari • Jasiri • Madoa • Tunu and Wema • Thurston • Mbeya • Ma Tembo • Zito • Aminifu • Reirei • Goigoi • Dogo • Dogo's Brothers • Kijana • Reirei's Pack • Twiga • Juhudi • Shingo • Muhanga and Muhangus • Tamaa • Nala's Father • Swala • Muhimu • Hamu • Ajabu • Makucha • Makucha's Army • Fahari • Jiona • Mjomba • Ogpoa • Haya • Laini • Badili • Mbuni • Mapigano • Mtoto • Gumba • Kambuni • Kwato • Shauku • Nne • Tano • Vuruga Vuruga • Young Rhino • Lioness • Majinuni and Hafifu • King Sokwe • Jasiri's Clan • Hadithi • Bupu • Boboka • Chura • Kifaru • Mwenzi • Uroho • Mwizi • Kulinda • Ona • Mpishi • Makini • Shupavu • Kiburi • Tamka • Nduli • Kiburi's Float • Chama • Kenge • Dhahabu • Hodari As Kovu flees, he was being watched by Rafiki from a distance who sighs very sadly while realizing that Simba has completely defied his father's goals and broke the Circle of Life. He was born alongside his sister, Lilia. If Kovu was Scar's son, he would've been the first cousin once removed to, As both a cub, and a young adult in the series, Kovu is voiced by, Kovu got his scar from Zira after the death of. Kovu, unlike his mother and siblings, is very relaxed, kind and friendly, and doesn't necessarily believe in their cruel and violent, evil ways. Jason Christopher Marsden (born January 3, 1975) is an American actor, voice actor, director and producer. He has also touched on film … When the Outsiders vanish over the canyon, Kovu looks toward Kion, who glowers back at him. This caused Nuka to resent Kovu and constantly vie for Zira's attention. The Lion Guard: Kovu: Episodes: "Lions of the Outlands" and "Return to the Pride Lands" 2017 DuckTales: Additional voices 2 episodes 2018 The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants: Additional Voices (Uncredited) Video games. Back home, Zira angrily scolds Kovu for trying to befriend an enemy but then realizes she may be able to use the friendship to allow Kovu to get close to Simba and kill him. Kovu attempts to defend Simba but is knocked unconscious by Vitani. To avenge Scar and take over the Pride Lands (formerly)To reunite the two prides (succeeded) • "The Queen's Visit" • "The Fall of Mizimu Grove" • "Fire from the Sky" I even thought of an episode idea that kind of does just that. The two briefly discuss running away to form their own pride, but Kiara convinces Kovu that they need to return to try and unite their prides. Season Three: "Whiff" • "To Be Bee or Not to Be Bee" • "Luck Be a Meerkat" • "Just When You Thought You'd Cuisine it All" • "Lemonade Stand Off" • "Big Jungle Game" • "Boo Hoo Bouquet" • "So Sumo Me" • "Now Museum, Now You Don't" • "Visiting Pig-nitaries" • "The Truth About Kats and Hogs" • "Escape from Newark" • "Truth Be Told" • "Circus Jerks" • "Nest Best Thing" • "Super Hog-O" • "Don't Have the Vegas Idea" • "Hot Enough for Ya?" Zira frames Kovu, claiming that the ambush was part of the plan. Alignment His chosen path was put to a halt after Simbatook back the throne fro… In response, Kovu stands up to his mother for the first time, rejects Scar, and runs off. Later, Simba finally warms up to Kovu and thank him for saving his daughter's life the other day and invites him in the den with the pride. Movies: The Lion King (2019), The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, The Lion King 1 1/2. His muzzle, paws, and underbelly are a slightly darker shade of cream, which is also present around his grass-green eyes. Specifically first cousins once removed, as Kovu and Simba would be cousins. SEE ALL Games » Shorts: Timon and Pumbaa, … Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Kovu is the deuteragonist of the 1998 Disney direct-to-video film The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, the sequel to the 1994 film. On either side, fur sticks out from his chin. Jason Marsden is an American voice actor for numerous animated films, television series, and video games. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. This is incorrect, however as Scar never became mates with Kovu's mother, Zira; she was only his follower. • Starehe • Raha • Sumu • Kongwe • Kinyonga • Kuchimba • Shujaa • Anga • Strange Lion • Strange Cobra • The Fastest • The Strongest • The Bravest • The Keenest of Sight • Yuki • Hitashi • Kimyo and Nabasu • Domog • Dughi • Bogino • Chuluun • Pãgala • Krud'dha • Lumba-Lumba • Old Civet • Ora • Komodo Dragon • Fikiri • Kitendo • Tupp • Azaad • Flamingo Girls • Flamingo Girls' Flamboyance • Tenuk • Tompok • Seisou • Mama Binturong • Smun • Yun Mibu • Nirmala • Rani • Baliyo • Surak • Janna • Ullu • Sãhasí • Ãnanda • Binga • Tangaagim • Pinguino • Cek and Rama • Tsah and Sasem • Astuto • Varya • Feliks, Pasha, and Polina • Heng Heng • Kely • Kely's Troop • Askari • Shabaha • Kasi • Imara • Tazama Eventually, his mother drags Kion away from everyone to speak with him in private, leaving him alone with his sister Vitani, Nuka and Jasiri with an order to play nice. As a result of Scar's death, Kovu was expected to one day avenge Scar by killing Simba and usurping the throne. When he moves a step towards him Kovu runs after his family, calling for his mother to wait for him. Green-eyes (by Jasiri) Son (by Zira). https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Kovu?oldid=4319586. The Lion King 2 is based on Romeo and Juliet. When Nuka voices his concern over the Roar, Zira explains that Kion cannot use it against them since using it on lions was how Scar lost it all those years ago. Musical: Lioness Hunt • Rafiki Mourns • One by One • Grasslands Chant • Chow Down • The Madness of King Scar • Shadowland • Endless Night • Simba Confronts Scar When Zira and her minions are blown out of the watering hole, (which they had taken from Jasiri's clan) by Kion's Roar of the Elders, Kovu manages to avoid being blasted away. Interestingly, how he got his scar is never physically explained in the final episode. Home › TV Shows ›‹ The Lion Guard › Kovu (Young) Kovu (Young) Jason Marsden is the voice of Kovu (Young) in The Lion Guard. "Lions of the Outlands" is the twentieth episode of Season 1 of The Lion Guard. A line of longer fur is present on his chest, and excess fur on his elbows form triangular points. Atop her head is a slightly lighter yet still dark brown fur. Printed Media: Uru • Ahadi • Kopa • Boma • Kula • Zuzu • Joka • Lulu Jasiri laughs at him, assuring him that she can play any game Nuka wants much better than he can. Books: Marvel Comics, Entertainment: Animagique • Disney's Believe • Disney Dreams: An Enchanted Classic • Disney's Wishes • Fantasmic! After Kion recovered in the Tree of Life and returned to the Pride Lands with the Lion Guard, Anga sees Kovu at Pride Rock. Goal Or am I to be blamed for a crime I didn't commit?" Outlands (formerly)Pride Rock, Pride Lands Scar is an animated character who appears as the main antagonist in Disney's The Lion King franchise.He was created in 1989 by screenwriters Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton, and animated by Andreas Deja.The Pride Lands' reclusive heir presumptive, Scar is introduced in the first film as Simba's uncle and Mufasa's younger brother. Kovu, of course, goes on to be Kiara’s love interest. Likes Background information Nuka is the secondary antagonist ofThe Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Zira then offers Kion one final chance to side with her, but Kion notices Ono flying overhead and calls the Lion Guard together. Sometime after this, Kovu met and briefly befriended Simba's daughter Kiara, but they were both later separated by their feuding parents where Zira eventually trained Kovu to overthrow Simba and take his place as King. Directed by Tom De Rosier, Howy Parkins. Azaad's upper body is well built. • "Oregon Astray" • "New Guinea Pig" • "Isle of Manhood" • "Puttin' on the Brits" • "Klondike Con" • "Isle Find Out" • "Beetle Romania" • "Rumble in the Jungle" • "Wide Awake in Wonderland" • "Zazu's Off-by-One Day" • "Animal Barn" • "Roach Hotel" • "Africa-Dabra!" • Reflections of Mufasa • Spirit • Battle for Pride Rock • Remember • Never Too Late • Mbube Kovu is a character in The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride.. Though Marsden did eventually reprise his role but as a cub in The Lion Guard. Kovu denies it, but Simba believes it anyway and quickly distrusts him. Zira then leads her children back to Kion. Deleted: Diku • Baasho • Iggy • Herr Rhino • Kwashi • Bhati • Mheetu • Banagi • Daabi • Dwala • Naanda, Season One: "Boara Boara" • "Saskatchewan Catch" • "Kenya Be My Friend?" SHOW COMMENTS (0) FRANCHISE RELATED. Or am I to be blamed for a crime I didn't commit?". Affiliations His name means "smell" or "stink" in Swahili. His mother tells him that Kion made his own choice to side with the hyenas and that it is his fault. Scar Thurston is a character that appears in The Lion Guard. Later, Nuka becomes antsy over his mother's absence and attempts to strike Jasiri. Feature films Her hands, feet, and muzzle are pink. Kovu est le fils de Zira et le fils adoptif de Scar. However, the two are ambushed by Zira and the Outsiders, who had been spying on Kovu and realized he was having second thoughts. Team Ups Voice Compare Voice Directors Franchises News Top Listings Coming Soon VA Quotes Casting Call Forums. Season Two: "Babysitter Bunga" • "The Savannah Summit" • "The Traveling Baboon Show" • "Ono and the Egg" • "The Rise of Scar" • "Let Sleeping Crocs Lie" • "Swept Away" • "Rafiki's New Neighbors" • "Rescue in the Outlands" • "The Ukumbusho Tradition" • "The Bite of Kenge" • "Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas" • "The Morning Report" • "The Golden Zebra" • "The Little Guy" • "Divide and Conquer" • "The Scorpion's Sting" • "The Wisdom of Kongwe" • "The Kilio Valley Fire" • "Undercover Kinyonga" • "Cave of Secrets" • "The Zebra Mastermind" • "The Hyena Resistance" • "The Underground Adventure" • "Beshte and the Beast" • "Pride Landers Unite!" Nika Futterman is the voice of Zira in The Lion Guard. • "Sitting Pretty Awful" • "He's a Bad, Bad, Bad Sport" • "Dapper Duck Burgers" • "It Runs Good" • "Hot Air Buffoons" • "Timon in Love" • "Kahuna Potato" • "Mook Island" • "Cliphangers", The Lion Guard Kovu excitedly informs his mother that their visitor is Simba's son Kion and waits to see what his mother has to say on the matter. Jason Marsden is the voice of Kovu in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, and Koji Yamamoto is the Japanese voice. Kovu is a featured article, which means it has been identified as one of the best articles produced by the Disney Wiki community. Voice Actor Being like Scar, being mistreated by his mother, Simba's distrust, the prides fighting, being separated from Kiara, discrimination Kovu was born to Zira in the Pride Lands during the reign of Scar, who picked Kovu to be his heir. He later gets a scar across his left eye identical to Scar's that is inflicted by Zira. Because of his arrogance, Nuka is irresponsible and detached from his siblings, leaving Kovu to brave the Outlands alone despite the cub being Nuka's responsibility. His initial refusal to fight, a trait he had as a cub, is resurrected when he attempts to stop an attack on the Pride Lands held by Zira. Season Two: "Palm Beached" • "Jamaica Mistake?" His pointed nose contains two shades of brown, again darker than that of Fuli's, and also larger. While wandering about, he met Kiara, Simba's daughter, who had wandered in the Outlands. Kovu, along with Nuka, Vitani, Zira, and their pride return in the Disney Junior series The Lion Guard episode "Lions of the Outlands", which takes place sometime after Kovu's first meeting with Kiara. All are children of Zira (who will, for now, not appear in The Lion Guard) and descendants of Scar. Behind The Scenes Of The Lion Guard - Voice Actors - YouTube The Lion King II: Simba's Pride: He Lives in You • We Are One • My Lullaby • Upendi • One of Us • Love Will Find a Way There is no reason to change her age. He is the second son and youngest child of Zira, Scar's adoptive son and their, Nuka and Vitani 's younger brother, Simba and Nala's son-in-law and Kiara's best friend and later husband. Helps reunite the prides and becomes Simba and Nala's son-in-law when he marries Kiara as her prince and future king, watches Kion become King of the Tree of Life ? • "Werehog of London" • "Bigfoot, Littlebrain" • "Astro-Nots" • "Robin Hoodwinked" • "Seregenti Western" • "All Pets are Off" • "Two for the Zoo" • "The Swine in the Stone" • "You May Have Already Won Six Million Bakra" • "My Meteor, My Friend" • "Jungle Slickers" • "Don't Wake the Neighbear" • "Recipe for Disaster" • "Going Over-Boar'd" • "Ivy Beleaguered" • "Broadway Bound & Gagged" • "Steel Hog" • "Dealer's Choice Cut" • "Space Ham" • "You Bet Your Tuhkus" • "No-Good Samaritan" • "Living in De Nile" • "One Tough Bug" • "Pirates of Pumbzance" • "Miss Perfect" • "Hakuna Matata U." What might need to changed however is Simba's voice and how Kiara currently acts as it doesn't exactly match up with how she was at the start of the lion king 2 and the end of it. Kovu Voice. He has an outlander shaped, black nose and three whiskers on either side of his muzzle. This category consists of voice actors who have contributed to The Lion Guard television series. Kovu is aggressive and crude, even as a cub. Lion Guard: Nuka & Vitani Voice Actor Interview. The only time we see Kovu as a teenager is in, Chronologically, he is the fourth lion in, Though Kovu bears a scar over his eye, his does not count as the. If you see a way this page can be updated or improved without compromising previous work, please feel free to contribute. Nika Futterman has voice acted in a variety of shows and videogames, including The Loud House, Sonic Boom, Curious George, Hey Arnold!, American Dad!, The Land Before Time and many, many more. Kovu appears briefly in Simba's nightmare, where Scar turns into him and throws Simba off a cliff into the stampede (similar to how Scar killed Mufasa in the first movie). The Lion Guard (2016 TV Show) Kovu (Young) Jason Marsden. . Kovu is claimed to be the youngest son of Zira, who is a close follower of Scar; his two older siblings are Nuka and Vitani. The lion guard is set in the time skip of the lion king 2 so before Kiara has grown up and attmepts her first hunt. For generations, the second born child of the Lion King has always been the leader of the Lion Guard; a team of animals whose duty is to protect the Pride Lands and the Circle of Life. He was born alongside his sister, Lilia. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (Video 1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He is the son of Zira, and the elder brother of Vitani and Kovu. Summer: Stitch and Friends Summer Surprise His violent tendencies are reinforced by a knack for taking care of himself, as he is physically fit and an able hunter, two features that make way for his more arrogant and cocky side. ALL; SHOWS (1) MOVIES (1) GAMES (1) NEW FEATURE - Click the Filter dropdown to view VAs grouped by reprisals. Why is Kovu Voiced by His Adult Voice Actor in The Lion Guard | Land Before Time Wiki | Fandom When Kovu has grown into an adolescent, Zira sends him to the Pride Lands to initiate her plan.