Board Thread:Lion Guard Discussion/@comment-27958222-20160825133137/@comment-88710-20190702035805

Songfire wrote: I'm fine with Simba in TLG. Sometimes he behaves out of character compared to his original version- but then, I feel it's not wrong to make characters change as they grow older, in fact it's relatively realistic. As for him joining the Guard or having too much faith in Kion, the base of most of the episodes is a problem for the Guard to solve. Should an wiser, stronger, and more experienced lion come along... well, they'd have less problems and therefore less action in the episodes and less chances for the Guard to learn new things. And should he be constantly hovering over Kion... I had enough of that in the first sequel, I think it's more in-character for him to have faith in his cubs anyway. Additionally, he needs to allow Kion to take chances and gain responsibility in order for the episodes to flow smoothly.

I also have no problem with how Simba is characterized in The Lion Guard. As much as I would like to see more of him, Nala, and other of our beloved characters. There is one fact we have to remain aware of. Simba is just a sporting character in this show. Kion (and the rest of The Lion Guard) is the star.

Simba does trust Kion a lot, but even without The Roar Kion is a very capable fighter. My guess is Simba is at the very least watching while Nala teaches Kion how to fight hence Simba has good reason to place such trust in Kion and The Lion Guard.

While Simba does not accompany Kion and The Lion Guard on missions, I assume he must debrief after his daily missions.

Timon and Pumbaa do spend more time with Bunga in oppose to spending time with Simba (and his cubs), but it is basically the fact that Bunga is essentially the child that still lives at home vs. one that is grown up and on his own.

Simba does call Kiara Princess, but it's more a term of affection rather than to remind her or others of her Royal station.

Simba's position as King did not go to his head, it is that every time we see him in the show he is acting in an official capacity. Therefore he is doing so in as regal and Kingly a manner as possible.

The reason Simba chased Reirei and her pack away from The Kupatana Celebration. Is because they were trying to eat The Pride Landers, That is against the law on Kupatana.