When simba breaks a promise to kopa, the cub is deeply hurt, taking the kingly decision as a deep personal blow. I just found out about these lion king books with kopa in them. Kopa is the son of simba and nala and grandson of mufasa, sarabi, sarafina and an unnamed lion in the lion king. Lion king book lion king 3 lion king fan art king art disney films disney and dreamworks the lion king characters fictional characters simba and nala waiting for daddy by tc96 on deviantart fixed the bg a bit writing courtesy of kopa trotted behind his father, simba, the lion king of pride rock. At the end of the lion king, zira and her lionesses are nowhere to be seen during the fight or after that event. Kopa is a male lion cub, the prince of pride rock, and the son of simba and nala. Kopu was primarily introduced in the book lion king. Kopa was not in the lion king 2 at all as he is not an official the lion king character. Throughout the book series, kopa makes it clear that he looks up to and adores his father, always wanting to be around him and boasting that he will one day grow up to be just like him. However, there is no official cannon from disney on the subject. It takes place after the events of the first movie. He has a problem that anyone can relate to and then he is taught how to deal with those problems by being told stories of the past by his loved ones. He wouldnt have to be in lion king 2, but in a lion king 212.
However, disney has again neglected to include this character, and has instead inserted a new character called kion to take the leading role. Simbas pride, the directors had no knowledge of kopa or the book series, explaining why hes not in the movie. Love these books all kids and fans of lion king should own them. Six new adventures is a series of six short chapter books based on the disney film the lion king.
Hakuna matata in some countries, is the second directtovideo installment of t he film series. The series was until the release of simbas pride the only look into the characters from the lion king which was released the same year as the first book after the films debut. For those of you who dont know, there was a series of books written shortly after the release of tlk called the lion king. This is a video kwa a member on youtube, who adapted it from what most people believe happened to kopa a fictional and noncanon character from the nondisney vitabu six new adventures. Kopa simba and nalas son in a book series called the lion king. This is a series of six books that are about simba and nalas son kopa. Kopa s story contentsshow appearance almost identical to her daughter in appearance, sarafina is longbodied and lithe with strong limbs and a groomed pelt. However, the film also drew several controversies, particularly for its similarities to osamu tezuka s 1960s anime series kimba the white lion.
A tale of two brothers, nalas dare, vulture shock, a snake in the grass, follow the leader, and how true, zazu six new adventures takes place sometime after the original film. The lion guard, a movie and tv series created by disney to follow after the movie franchise, lion king. Six new adventures, kopa was the son of simba and nala. Published on nov 27, 2011 this is kopas story, some of the music isnt the best for some of the parts anyway long story short kopa meets vitani and they fall in love, zira doesnt aprove so she. It is a collection of six short stories written by various authors, and published by grolier enterprises, inc. This set contains six individual books each about a story being told to simbas son kopa or kopa learning a life lesson.
It is assumed that, being a male lion, he left to start his own pride. Kiara simba and nalas daughter in the sequel film the lion king ii simbas pride that was released in 1998. I am a little mad kopa isnt real, but at least he survives in the book. It would be like what was happyining during lion king 2. Particularly because while the lines of buiness that cover book creation for disney maintain the integrity of. Six new adventures a tale of two brothers as the son of simba and nala. Kopa shares many similarities with his father from his cubhood. His curiosity once led him into trouble, as he strayed into the desert in search of his family tree, which he believed to be a physical plant. Young kopa simba and nalas first born cut from movies youngadult tojosimbas friend from cub hood who found and raised baby birds. The author is a fan just like you and me, but i hear they are going to be great. It was directed by bradley raymond and released by walt disney home entertainment on february 10, 2004. As the films supersede the books in terms of canon status, the lion king 2 overrules the existence of kopa by having kiara be simba and nalas first cub and the cub seen at the end.
Six new adventures is a collection of spinoff books of the lion king. So, their are about six books of the lion series named the lion king six new adventures and most of the books mention kopa in them. He is known to be adventurous, curious, and loves listening to. Now for some reason, lots of fans believe that kopa is the cub at the end of the first film. And if you know a place where i could read them, please tell. Six new adventures books and two german audiobooks friends for life and fight for the throne. This new series was expected by many lion king fans to include the longneglected son of simba, kopa, who stars in the 1994 series of disney books, the lion king. He is simba and nalas son, a character in a profit fanfiction book series called the lion king. A tale of two brothers disneys the lion king disneys. Kopa arrives at the spot that hes supposed to meet vitani but instead of finding her he finds that very lioness, if it prince kopa, she says with an evil grin on her face claws extended, how nice to meet you here. Scars of the heart, and is set during simbas pride. As a cub, kopa often listened to past stories about his family and friends.
Kopa is the noncanon son of simba and nala, the grandson of mufasa, sarabi and sarafina, the greatnephew of scar and a main character in the lion king. Kopa second generation wiki fandom powered by wikia. This will complete our twopart series on kopa and vitani, this time bringing in kovu and kiara. Kopa is sometimes mistaken for tanabi, which is the fanfiction version of him. This is a video by a member on youtube, who adapted it from what most people believe happened to kopa a fictional and noncanon character from the nondisney books six new adventures. Kopa is the son of simba and nala and the grandson of mufasa, sarabi and sarafina in the lion king. These six stories are located after the end of the film and allow to meet the son of simba, kopa, but also to be a pretext for many flashbacks to learn more about the characters. Six new adventures is a box set of six books published in 1994 in the united states, to ride the wave of success of the lion king, released that year. During vulture shock, kopa wanted to find his family tree. Characters introduced in the six new adventures series of books.
When the first film finished it was hugely success full and so to make money people made merchandise of it including books the most popular of these were called the lion king six new adventures in which kopa was the main character. But fans always need an explanation that ties in with the movies, so most have believed that kopa was killed by zira at a young age before kiara was born. Sarafina kopas story comic the lion king fanon wiki. Kopa gets back up and continues on his way unknowing of the evil lioness watching him skip his way right to her trap. Kopas life is pretty normal at first but suddenly his life takes a turn for the worst. When lion king ii was developed, none of them were aware of the books, so they went forward wi. Kopa the lost prince chapter 1, a lion king fanfic. Simba and nalas cub, kopa, has grown up quite a bit since the. He also had a few minor roles in some of the other books in the set of six.
Six new adventures book series 6 books from book 1. Kopa was a male lion cub and the son of simba and nala in a series of short spinoff books from the lion king. Her fur is tawny, while her muzzle, paws, and underbelly are. Based on the book series the lion king the six new adventures. Kion simba and nalas son and kiaras little brother in the upcoming tv series called the lion guard. Prior to this, the lion cub of simba and nala was unnamed and gender undefined. But i have always wanted kopa to be an official lion king character. Tales of the pride the books are to be about the side stories of the lion king and things you didnt know about each character. Kopa the lion king the amazing everything wiki fandom. The lion king was released on june 15, 1994, to a positive reaction from critics, who praised the film for its music, story, and animation.