Nuka
Nuka is the son of Zira, who is the mate
of Scar, and in turn Scar's son as well. He is also the older brother
of Vitani and Step-brother of Kovu. He has a straggly black mane and is
infested with termites the first half of the movie, when he is a teenager.
Nuka means "stink" in Swahili. He serves as the secondary antagonist of
the second film. Nuka expresses resentment at Kovu's being Scar's heir
and Zira's seeming greater affection for the younger lion. He constantly
seeks Zira's approval and follows any command she gives. During the
ambush on Simba, Nuka tries to kill Simba for her (and himself), but is
killed by falling logs. In his near death, Zira mourns him and asks Scar
to watch over him. Nuka is voiced by Andy Dick.
Character Information:
Name: Nuka (New-Kuh) Meaning: Stink, Smell
Gender: Male Species: Lion Affiliation(s): Outlanders Titles(s)/Positions:
Personality:
Nuka is angsty and brooding for the first half of the movie, complaining about not being the Chosen One in favor of the younger Kovu, and not receiving his mother's attention. He makes Vitani stagger back by clipping a root she was tugging on, and laughing right afterwards, establishing him as sadistic like his mother but to a much lesser degree. Ironically, Nuka is more like Scar than Kovu: for both Scar and Nuka envied their brother, who was chosen to be king. He seems to be somewhat of an arsonphobic, screaming avid "FIRE!", when setting the Pride Lands alight. Finally, he is violent and impulsive as shown by the quote above and like Scar, tries to prove he is better than his brother, Kovu, (but dies in the process), making him a selfish, self-centered being.
| Apperance:
Extremely mangy and slender lion, dark brown fur with a scraggly black mane
Information:
As suggested by the movie, Nuka was born during Scar's reign, and didn't seem to have a good relationship with the King, evident by his distaste shown in the second movie. According to him, neither Scar nor Zira gave Nuka a chance at being the heir to the throne.
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Nuka's Lifes:
Nuka's Life:
Teenage Nuka:
Nuka makes his very first appearance as a teenager complaining and muttering angrily to himself about how Kovu wasn't even Scar's son, yet still ups him in importance and rank. He asks his sister, Vitani, mockingly so, on where his younger brother is, and interupts her battle with a dry root. Vitani asks Nuka his own question to which Nuka replies it's every lion for himself in the Outlands, and Kovu needs to learn to be on his own. Vitani threatens to tell their mother, Zira, that she won't be pleased with Nuka abandoning Kovu, and letting him wander, but Nuka replies he doesn't care and that he should be the Chosen One as he is the oldest, strongest, and (as far as he's concerned) the smartest. He goes on to say he could be a leader if Zira gave him a chance and Vitani doubts him.
She then informs Nuka of Zira's arrival. Nuka becomes nervous, telling his mother she caught her some field mice for her dinner, and deflates when he is ignored. He follows her anyway, only to be yelled at by her.
Kovu takes the blame and Zira's rage, accidentally giving Zira a plan to get back at Simba. When Zira compliments Kovu for thinking alike to Scar, something Nuka reacts with disguest at. Zira snarls at him for this, allowing her glare to linger on him a bit longer before gathering up Kovu and carrying him into the den, where once more Nuka complains about not being the Chosen One when Zira leaves to her cave. He participates in the song, "My Lullaby", enthusiastic when singing about bringing harm to Kiara, Simba, and getting revenge, but is lethargic when Zira goes on to praise Kovu. This is the last time he's seen as a teenager.
Kovu takes the blame and Zira's rage, accidentally giving Zira a plan to get back at Simba. When Zira compliments Kovu for thinking alike to Scar, something Nuka reacts with disguest at. Zira snarls at him for this, allowing her glare to linger on him a bit longer before gathering up Kovu and carrying him into the den, where once more Nuka complains about not being the Chosen One when Zira leaves to her cave. He participates in the song, "My Lullaby", enthusiastic when singing about bringing harm to Kiara, Simba, and getting revenge, but is lethargic when Zira goes on to praise Kovu. This is the last time he's seen as a teenager.
Adult Nuka:
Years later, Nuka has become a full adult, and his siblings are young adults. Kiara has started her first hunt, and while she struggles to catch prey, Nuka and his sister pay a visit to the Elephant Graveyard. He reacts in disgust about being there, but Vitani dimisses his behavior as fear (something Nuka denies). Nuka laments so more about not having a chance, wonder why if Kovu is so "special" why he needs them to succeed. A geyser erupts, scaring him and he runs over by Vitani, who rolls her eyes at him. The two sticks they bring are ignited by the geysers, and turned into torches. Vitani picks hers up, and Nuka does the same action and getting his face singed by the geyser along with the stick. He and his sister intrude into the Pridelands, spot Kiara, and proceed to set the plains alight. After the plan is a success with Simba accepting Kovu into the Pridelands, Nuka and Zira observe Kovu's process from a distance on a tree. Nuka is displeased at Kovu not attacking Kiara, but Zira quickly shushes him and assures everything is going according to plan. Nuka is last seen during the ambush, as he is the first to leap out and confront Simba. When the Outlanders swarm, he tackles the bunch off of the side of a cliff and proceeds along with the rest of the pride to pursue the King. Simba tries to escape up an unstable dam, and when Kovu refuses to get Simba, Nuka sees his chance and goes after Simba alone in hopes to please his mother and prove to everyone he is the lion everyone thought Kovu to be. He succeeds in snagging Simba's foot, but a weak log gives way under his paw, and Nuka slips. Simba makes it safely onto a nearby cliff at the top of the dam, sending more logs to crush Nuka in the process. Kovu descends, throwing the clutter out of the way in an attempt to save his brother, but he is pushed aside by Zira who digs madly for her son.
She is too late, and after Nuka gains her affection he's always wanted from his mother, he dies in her paw. Brokenhearted by Nuka's death, Zira blames Kovu and slashes Kovu across the face, leaving him with a facial wound identical to Scar's.
She is too late, and after Nuka gains her affection he's always wanted from his mother, he dies in her paw. Brokenhearted by Nuka's death, Zira blames Kovu and slashes Kovu across the face, leaving him with a facial wound identical to Scar's.
