Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-27624599-20160708053512/@comment-27625725-20160708071444

I found this episode to be thouroughly enjoyable, with a lot of changes from the usual scripts and characters.

I liked everything about the new okapi character Ajabu, from his voice and his personality to his role in the episode. It was nice to see a shy and reserved character, a bit of a change from the open friendliness and volubility displayed by most of the Pride Landers.

As for Makucha the leopard, he has taken a place as my second favorite Lion Guard villain. For one, his design was spot-on, from his rosettes to his coloring to his nose, which was similar to that of the Outlander lions that starred as the antagonists of ''The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. ''His facial expressions were also quite demonstrative; they brought to mind the detailed expressions of the hyenas during The Call of the Drongo. I relished the difficulty that he presented the Lion Guard with- once again, a change, as Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu are often thwarted with ease. It was also realistic, considering the speed, grace, and strength of leopards in the real world. On a minor note, I am quite fond of his name.

The song was very bracing, what with the surprise of the rap segments and the pleasant chorus. It was definity a diversion from the tunes that I am accostumed to, but I found it very entertaining and catchy.

It was a relief and a pleasure to hear Twiga speak at last- a relief because I was beginning to fear that she would never say a word unless she was singing! Despite the briefness of her appearance, it was nice to have her featured.

I also found the antics of Bunga to be leaning more towards irritating than amusing. Though I have come to like the character more and more with every passing episode, this particular episode was not in his favor.