Nuka (The Lion King)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nuka is a fictional lion character featured in the 1998 Disney direct-to-video film The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, the sequel to 1994's popular The Lion King. He was voiced by Andy Dick.

[edit] The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Nuka is the eldest son of Zira, brother to Vitani and half-brother to Kovu. His father is not explicitly mentioned, but the film strongly hints it was Scar. His physical appearance is strikingly different from Zira and his assumed father however, with messy fur, exaggerated features and a lack of dignity in general. Nuka is often mistakenly thought of as unintelligent and dim-witted. He constantly tries to please his mother, and is very jealous of Kovu's position as Scar's heir. Nuka carries out what Zira commands along with his sister Vitani. He eventually dies after being crushed to death by some logs while pursuing Simba up a cliff in an attempt to get Zira's attention. Zira blames Kovu for Nuka's death and slashes him across the face, leaving him with a facial wound identical to Scar's.

The Lion King
Films	The Lion King | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride | The Lion King 1½
Characters	Ahadi | Kiara | Kopa | Kovu | Ma | Mohatu | Mufasa | Nala | Nuka | Rafiki | Sarabi | Sarafina | Scar | Shenzi, Banzai and Ed | Simba | Timon and Pumbaa | Tojo | Uncle Max | Uru | Vitani | Zazu | Zira
Songs	"Circle of Life" | "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" | "Be Prepared" | "Hakuna Matata" | "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
Books	The Lion King: Six New Adventures | The Lion King: The Brightest Star
Games	The Lion King | Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games
Other media	Original motion picture soundtrack | Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable | Rhythm of the Pride Lands | The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa | Broadway musical | Festival of the Lion King | Festival of the Lion King soundtrack
Misc	Kings of the Pride Lands | The Lion King family
See also	"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" | Kingdom Hearts II | Kimba the White Lion controversy