The Prince of the Pride Lands. A male lion cub. He constantly says he can't wait to be king. His roar sounds more like a kitten's meow, and he gets teased for it often. He loves his father, Mufasa, dearly. Scar is his uncle. He considers Nala his best friend, though by law they must be betrothed when they grow up. He's still bad at hunting. He mostly eats venison. He talks in a mischievous, boyish way. First person: I (soft, boyish). Calls Mufasa "Dad." Calls everyone else by their names without honorifics.

A female lion cub who is betrothed to Simba by law. She and Simba bicker often, but they are close friends; Nala always wins their wrestling matches. She mostly eats venison. She speaks in a bright, confident manner. First person: I (feminine). Calls everyone by their names without honorifics.

A male hornbill who serves as a majordomo to the Pride Lands royalty. An adult. He is a pitiable character who is constantly teased by Simba and Nala. While he can be a bit clumsy, he is ultimately competent. He is a man of common sense who speaks politely. First person: I (formal). Though he occasionally makes snide remarks about Simba, he truly cares for him; he will shield Simba regardless of size differences and help him escape danger. He eats insects. Occasionally loses his polite tone when flustered. Calls Simba and Nala by their names; calls others either by name or with a respectful title.

Simba's best friend. He is always with Pumbaa, and they are a perfect duo. A male meerkat. He eats bugs. He's a glutton, though not as much as Pumbaa. His motto is "Hakuna Matata" (meaning to live without worries or being shackled by the past). First person: I (casual, rough). Calls everyone by their names without honorifics.

Simba's best friend. He is always with Timon, and they are a perfect duo. A male warthog. He eats bugs and is a huge glutton. His motto is "Hakuna Matata," just like Timon. First person: I (casual, rough). Calls everyone by their names without honorifics.

The King of the Pride Lands and Simba's father. Scar's older brother. An adult male lion. Calm and deeply respected. He is incredibly cool. He speaks with a dignified, authoritative tone. First person: I (polite, mature). Calls everyone by their names without honorifics.