The Lion Guard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Lion Guard |
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| Genre | Adventure Coming-of-age Comedy-drama |
| Developed by | Ford Riley |
| Directed by | Howy Parkins Tom Derosier |
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| Opening theme | "Call of the Guard" performed by The Lion Guard Chorus |
| Ending theme | "Here Comes the Lion Guard" (Seasons 1–2) performed by Beau Black "The Power of the Roar" (Season 3) written by Ford Riley and Beau Black performed by Michael Luwoye |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 75 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Ford Riley Howy Parkins |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Disney Television Animation |
| Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
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| Original network | Disney Channel (2015) Disney Junior (2016–2019) |
| First shown in | November 22, 2015 (pilot) |
| Original release | January 15, 2016 – November 3, 2019 |
The Lion Guard is an American animated television series. It was created by Ford Riley and is based on Disney's classic 1994 film The Lion King. The show follows the adventures of Kion, the second-born cub of Simba and Nala. Kion is destined to lead the Lion Guard, a team that protects the Pride Lands.
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What is The Lion Guard?
The Lion Guard is a special team of animals. Their job is to protect the Pride Lands and defend the Circle of Life. Traditionally, the Lion Guard was made up of the strongest, bravest, fastest, and keenest-sighted lions. They also had the fiercest lion. However, Kion, the main character, changes this tradition.
Kion's Unique Team
Kion decides to choose his friends for the Lion Guard. These friends are not all lions. His team includes:
- Bunga, a brave honey badger
- Fuli, a fast cheetah
- Beshte, a strong hippopotamus
- Ono, a keen-sighted egret
This new team works together to keep the Pride Lands safe. They face many challenges and learn important lessons.
The Story of the Series
The series begins with Kion discovering he has a special power. This power is called the "Roar of the Elders." It is a very powerful roar that can shake the earth. With this power, he becomes the leader of the new Lion Guard.
Protecting the Pride Lands
Each episode shows the Lion Guard on a mission. They help other animals and stop villains. Their main enemies are hyenas led by Janja. Janja and his clan often try to cause trouble in the Pride Lands. The Guard must use their unique skills to defeat them.
Important Lessons Learned
The show teaches kids about teamwork and friendship. It also shows how important it is to protect nature. The characters learn to trust each other and work together. They also learn about responsibility and leadership.
Characters and Voice Actors
Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters.
- Max Charles voices Kion.
- Joshua Rush voices Bunga.
- Dusan Brown voices Beshte.
- Diamond White voices Fuli.
- Atticus Shaffer voices Ono.
- Bryana Salaz voices Anga (who later joins the Guard).
These actors help bring the characters to life.
Production and Music
The show was developed by Ford Riley. He also served as an executive producer. The music plays a big part in the series.
Songs and Score
Beau Black wrote many of the songs for the show. These songs often help tell the story. Christopher Willis composed the background music, called the score. The opening theme song is "Call of the Guard." The ending theme changed over the seasons.
How it was Made
The Lion Guard was made by Disney Television Animation. It first aired as a special preview in 2015. The full series began in 2016. It ran for three seasons and had 75 episodes. Each episode is about 22 minutes long.
Where to Watch
The show first aired on Disney Channel. Later, it moved to Disney Junior. You can often find episodes on streaming services.
