“ | Only one who is willing to let go of the Roar completely can truly master it. | ” |
–Askari, Triumph of the Roar |
Askari was a male lion, who was the leader of the first Lion Guard. He was the second-born son of the king and queen of Pride Rock at the time.
Appearance[]
Askari has a golden-brown fur pelt, a white muzzle, and a dark orange nose, a light golden underbelly, as well as a large red mane, (similar to Mufasa’s) with darker red edges and golden stripe markings. He has a long chin and defined cheekbones, with small yellow eyes with red markings around them.
Personality[]
Askari is a brave, noble lion who believes in peace between animals that are capable of such feats. He is also very persistent, and not afraid to fight if it means fighting for the sake of his home. He teaches Kion about the powers of the roar showing that he is knowledgeable. He also believes in defending and helping the Circle of Life even outside of the Pride Lands since he knew that the Tree of Life could use the Roar's help.
History[]
Prior to The Lion Guard[]
“ | That's the secret they created to defeat great evil, Askari's original Lion Guard. | ” |
At some point, the Pride Lands were under attack by a group of evil lions, nearly resulting in the kingdom's destruction. To stop the new threat, Askari, along with 4 other great lions of the Pride Lands had created a powerful force: A team of the Pride Lands' fiercest, bravest, fastest, strongest, and keenest of sight. Together, they were the Lion Guard, and they had been able to defend the Circle of Life from evil.
During one of his many adventures as leader of the first Lion Guard in the Pride Lands, he and his team made a peace pact between the elephants and the lions of the Pride Lands believing that both creatures are wise enough to work together in harmony. He also led a group of animals to Mizimu Grove.
Sometime after this, he passed away, leaving his legacy behind, and starting the tradition of the leader of the Lion Guard, which would be passed down from generation to generation through his sibling's descendants.
After his death, he took a spiritual form as one of the Great Lions of the Past.
The Ukumbusho Tradition[]

Kion as Askari
“ | Can't elephants and lions live together in peace? | ” |
During the Ukumbusho celebration, Kion portrays him, as he and Ma Tembo relate the peace between the lions and the elephants.
Cave of Secrets[]
Askari was mentioned
Askari's Lion Guard fighting the great evil
The River of Patience[]
Askari is seen in a cave painting inside the Tree of Life.
Long Live the Queen[]
Askari can be seen in a cave painting inside the Tree of Life. He is seen on Cikha Escarpment and learning to master the Roar there.
The Lake of Reflection[]

Kion meets Askari for the very first time
Triumph of the Roar[]
When Kion tells Fuli she in charge and Guard to go on patrol without him, Kion returns
Askar learns everything that the Roar could do

Askari sings "The Power of the Roar"
Askari teaches Kion about the Roar, saying it can be precise it he can control his emotions. Following his instructions, Kion roars at a nearby pillar, lifting a rock into the air and breaking it. Askari continues teaching Kion about the full powers of the Roar while singing "The Power of the Roar."
Return to the Pride Lands[]
When Kion decides to let go of the Roar, Askari appears to the Pride Landers praising Kion for his decision and having mastered the Roar because of it. However, when his distant relative asks why he still needs it
Looking down from above
Abilities[]
- Roar of the Elders (Formerly)
Family[]
- Unnamed Mother †
- Unnamed Father †
- Unnamed Brother or Sister: Elder sibling †
- Male King Distant relative †
Mufasa: Distant relative †
Scar
- Distant relative †
- Distant relative
- Distant in-law
- Distant in-law †
- Distant relative
- Distant in-law
- Distant in-law
Songs[]
Trivia[]
- "Askari" means "Police", "Soldier" and "Warrior" in Swahili
- Askari is the only lion on the show to have sclerae that are darker than his irises.
- His name is pronounced (Ass-KAR-ee).
- Ford Riley revealed that his descendant, Scar, was actually named after him, but later got shortened to 'Scar' as a nickname by Mufasa.