S01E01 The Lion King
The lion king is killed in front of his cubs by assassins for the fault of Shere Khan, the tiger who wants to usurp his throne. It doesn't take little Simba long to realize that...
Simba: The King Lion
S01E07: Bimbo and Arbor
Buckshot (Bimbo in the original - his Italian name is used in the episode title despite the dub using his dub name) is also of royal descent. Arbor, the king of trees, summons the little deer telepathically, tells him of his parents' heroic demise, and bestows upon him the powers of the Great Bear by pinning on his chest the symbol of the celestial constellation. In times of danger, he will be able to shoot the power from his chest. The symbol indicates that Buckshot will one day become king of the forest.
Overview
After the lion king is shot by hunters, the other animals of the jungle decide to work together to raise his orphaned lion cubs, including his favorite son, Simba. Simba and his siblings end up being raised by a wolf along with a deer named Buckshot (changed from Bimbo to avoid being a walking copyright infringement), who had also previously lost his parents to hunters. It turns out the tiger Shere Khan was the one who arranged the death of Simba's father so he could be the king of the jungle, and he wishes to capture Simba with the help of his minions.
Episodes
S01E02 Hunger
Simba tries to catch a rabbit, but his tender age and lack of hunting skills cause him to fail miserably. Buckshot tells him that he mustn't eat rabbits, and takes his friend to a field...
S01E03 The Sixth Sense
Bagheera takes it upon himself to teach Simba how to hunt. The lion cub puts all his heart into the lessons. He then senses that Bimbo is in danger, and asks the leopard if they...
S01E04 Unity is Strength
Simba and Buckshot are wandering through the jungle when the lion cub suddenly falls into a trap set by poachers. In the meantime, the Hyena, who has been ordered by Shere Khan to catch the...
S01E05 Shipwreck (Freedom)
Three new animals join the jungle community - two mice and a white puppy, who Simba and Buckshot encounter during one of their walks through the jungle. The puppy, Toy, yearns to live freely with...
S01E06 Simba's Star Gift
Simba and his friends venture into the jungle in search of Toy's ball that fell into the pond. During their search, they meet a Tenor Frog singing the Traviata and next they meet the Fire...
S01E07 Bimbo and Arbor
Buckshot (Bimbo in the original - his Italian name is used in the episode title despite the dub using his dub name) is also of royal descent. Arbor, the king of trees, summons the little...
S01E08 The Celebration
All the animals of the jungle and the forest organize a large party and concert in Simba and Buckshot's honor in order to celebrate them receiving the powers of the Great Bear. The cricket conducts...
S01E09 Metamorphosis
Simba is exploring the jungle in search of new plants and animals, when he suddenly comes across a number of caterpillars. The caterpillars, as they make their cocoons, tell Simba that they are about to...
S01E10 The Rain's Monster
The forest is hit by a hurricane, and the ensuing damage is disastrous. Simba and Buckshot are almost washed away by a debris-swollen river. In the meantime, Thin and XL gather up the cocoons and...
S01E11 Augustine's Discovery
After working all night, Augustine looks out his front door and sees it is daytime. While Buckshot and Simba talk to Augustine about his latest discovery, Thin and XL eavesdrop, waiting for the wise owl...
S01E12 Soccer
Toy invites Simba and the others to learn the game of soccer. They run, play, and head the ball. At one point, Simba kicks the ball so hard it goes flying into the distance and...
S01E13 Wild Red Dogs
Simba, Buckshot and Mamma Wolf's cubs are playing when they are suddenly attacked by a fearsome pack of red dogs.
S01E14 The Eagle King
Simba and Buckshot yearn to visit their birthplaces. They know that before venturing forth on any journey, they will have to confront Shere Khan, and in the meantime, they train for the trials and tribulations...
S01E15 Forest Fire
A fire sweeps through the jungle and all the animals join forces to fight the flames.
S01E16 The Cobra
A white cobra terrifies the jungle animals by spitting fire and destroying everything in its path. Simba intervenes and saves numerous animals from certain death; however, the situation remains untenable, but luckily Kaa has a...
S01E17 The Wise Turtle
During one of their reconnaissance romps through the jungle, Simba and Buckshot bump into their friend Omen the Crocodile who takes them to a small island that turns out to be a giant turtle as...
S01E19 The Old Lion's Territory
Because of the shortage of game in his territory, Bagheera has a hard time feeding his family and his hungry cubs are always complaining. When Ludwig the raven announces that the old lion is dead,...
S01E20 Insecticide
While Simba and Baloo are fishing, Thin and XL spot a box floating by and immediately think 'treasure'. In fact, the box is full of insecticides which could pollute the river and kill all the...
S01E21 Kaa Changes His Spots
Simba finds a snakeskin necktie, puts it on, and then goes around everyone if they know what it is. Worried about the disappearance of their friend Kaa, Simba and his pals set out to look...
S01E22 The Enchanted Valley
Toy is so annoyed that it's pouring rain that he gets into an argument with Cicci. When Simba and Buckshot step in to restore peace and harmony, the two realize the importance of friendship. Arbor,...
S01E23 Swimming Lessons
Kaa takes Simba, Buckshot, Toy, Thin, and XL down to the river for a swimming lesson. But the current turns out to be so strong that it sweeps them away, and they end up falling...
S01E24 Survival Camp
Bagheera and Baloo continue to give Simba, Buckshot, Toy, Thin, and XL jungle survival lessons, showing them what dangers to look out for and how to overcome them. They students have to undertake a series...
S01E25 Destiny
Simba possesses the power of the Great Bear, but this is not enough to allow him to ascend to his father's throne. He must first fight Shere Khan, and accept the responsibilities of a leader...
S01E26 Torpedo Fish
The day of departure draws closer and Simba becomes increasingly more pensive. He has to return to the savannah to regain the throne that was once his father's, but before embarking on the journey, he...
S01E27 The Jungle's Friends
Baloo's gluttony gets him into trouble. While trying to steal honey from the bees, he is attacked by the entire ferocious swarm. Simba has to use all his diplomacy to calm the bees and restore...
S01E28 The Magic Mantle
Simba and his loyal friends decide to leave for the jungle, but before he sets out, the Queen of Ants sends him a message that Shere Khan is on the warpath. To help Simba reach...
S01E29 The Forgotten Time's Valley
Simba and his friends take refuge in a cave, but find themselves trapped by Shere Khan, who waits outside for them. Luckily, Simba finds another exit, and suddenly, they are plunged into a timeless valley,...
S01E30 The Abandoned Puppy
Simba and his friends continue to wander through the forgotten valley, overcoming danger after danger: earthquakes, erupting volcanoes and fierce, prehistoric animals. Thanks to the red cloak that makes them invisible, they marvel at the...
S01E31 The Nile
After overcoming countless hazards, including crossing the desert, Simba and his friends finally reach Africa. Along the way, Simba has been joined by numerous allies, but Shere Khan is raising an army to stop Simba.
S01E32 Ancient Treasure
After crossing the desert, Simba and his army reach the banks of the River Nile in Egypt. Thin and XL encounter a desert mouse, who leads them into the depths of a temple. Here, they...
S01E33 The Assault
Simba and his army continue their march along the Nile River. At a certain point, Kaa notices they have not seen a single monkey, and he becomes suspicious. He advises Simba to send Cicci, Ludwig,...
S01E34 The Duel
Simba and his friends are exhausted after the hard battle against Shere Khan, whose forces are also in dire straits. The tiger plans a move that might turn the tables in his favour. Ronco the...
S01E35 Traitors (Treason)
Simba and his army continue their march towards Kilimanjaro, aware that Shere Khan and his forces are ready to do anything to win the final battle. The tiger then puts his evil powers to work:...
S01E36 The Blackmail
As always, Simba is in the front line, protected by his loyal friends who do everything they can to stop him sticking his neck out too far. However, the monkeys have kidnapped the Rhinoceros King's...
S01E37 The Ambush
To reach the African Savannah, Simba has to pass through a long, narrow gorge, the ideal spot for an ambush. As expected, Shere Khan takes advantage of the situation by launching a major offensive.
S01E38 Love at the First Sight
Shere Khan decides to call off his offensive in order to reorganize his troops and draw up a new plan against Simba, who takes advantage of the lull to reach the famous source of the...
S01E39 Dangerous Passage
After several days' march across the savannah, our friends reach the shores of Lake Victoria, where they stop to rest, but the break doesn't last long, because Shere Khan has reorganized his troops and prepares...
S01E40 The Meeting
Events seem to be working against Simba and Farna. Once again, just when it looks as though the two young lovebird lions will meet, Shere Khan sends a swarm of hornets to attack Simba and...
S01E41 The Usurper
After numerous changes of fortune, the opposing forces finally reach Mount Kilimanjaro, and Shere Khan is still convinced he can eliminate his rival. The tiger plays his last card by joining forces with Simba's cousin,...
S01E42 The Terrible Duel
Simba reaches Tanzania in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. The time has come to defeat Shere Khan and avenge his father once and for all.
S01E43 The Crowning
Simba is crowned in the crystal cave on top of Kilimanjaro and sits upon the throne of his ancestors. In the meantime, Simba's sisters Star and Moon are out looking for him. During their travels,...
S01E44 The Gladness
Now, King Simba can relax and turn his mind to more pleasant things, like marrying Princess Farna. All the animals in the Kilimanjaro region attend the wedding festivities. King Simba starts to organize his kingdom,...
S01E45 The Return
It's time to say goodbye. Bagheera, Baloo, Ludwig and Kaa have decided to return to the jungle, and Buckshot wants to go home to the Black Forest.
S01E46 The Black Forest
In the waters of the magic lake, Simba witnesses how Buckshot is doing as he seeks to reclaim the throne of the Black Forest. Although Buckshot is acclaimed by the majority, he is challenged by...
S01E47 The Festivity in the Jungle
Simba's friends are given a lukewarm reception on their return to the jungle. Baloo and Lightning try to sweeten their disappointment by stealing a little honey from the bees. They are caught and taken before...
S01E48 The Sacred Cave's Treasure
Simba lives in a magnificent, sparkling cavern on Mount Kilimanjaro made up of crystals that glitter in the sunlight. It is also very hot, due to the river of molten lava that flows deep within...
S01E49 Berdan: A Name to Worry
Simba and Farna live in peace and harmony with their two cubs in the white crystal cave on Mount Kilimanjaro. Arbor drops in for a visit and informs Simba of events in the jungle and...
S01E50 Blue Ribbon in the Black Forest
Simba and Farna check in the magic pool to find out where Buckshot lives, and see a small snow-covered valley in the north. Buckshot has his own problems, and is frequently called upon to use...
S01E51 The Prophecy
Simba takes his two cubs, Junior and Light, to see an old lioness who has magic powers. The lioness confers the powers of the Great Bear on little Junior, and gives Light the gift of...
S01E52 The Medallion Secret
While travelling with the King of Eagles, Thin and XL suddenly find themselves in the jungle, where they meet Ludwig, who is eager to learn what has happened.
Cast
Cinzia Massironi
Simba cucciolo (voice)
Patrizio Prata
Simba adulto (voice)
Jasmine Laurenti
Bimbo cucciolo (voice)
Simone D'Andrea
Bimbo adulto (voice)
Loredana Nicosia
Madre di Simba (voice)
Pietro Ubaldi
Rana (voice)
Mario Zucca
Shere Khan (voice)
Nicola Bartolini Carrassi
Jena (voice)
Graziano Galoforo
Thin (voice)
Davide Garbolino
Winner (voice)
Paolo Torrisi
XL (voice)
Marco Balzarotti
Ratmouse (voice)
