Editing Simba

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'''Simba''' is a recurring character in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series, serving as a [[Summon]] in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', and a [[party member]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. He is originally from Disney's ''{{w|The Lion King}}''.

===''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''===

Simba's power is channeled by the [[Book of Prophecies]] to create the Simba [[Medal (KHUχ)|medals]].

 

Though the [[Pride Lands]] were destroyed, Simba's strong [[heart]] refused to languish in [[darkness]], keeping his spirit alive and turning him into a [[Summon Gem]], {{c|Earthshine|item}}. The gem was in turn found by [[Leon]], who kept it as a "lucky charm", and was eventually given to Sora after Leon told him about the hearts of [[world]]s. After bringing it to the [[Fairy Godmother]], she recognized it as a Summon Gem and immediately restored Simba's spiritual form, making him able to assist Sora in battles. After stopping [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], Simba's [[body]] was restored and he returned to his own world.

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===

Simba reappears as a figment of Sora's memories, and he is once again a summonable character. He is the first [[Summon Card]] that Sora receives, given to him by Leon after finishing his tutorial and visit to [[Traverse Town]].

===''Kingdom Hearts II''===

While resting in an oasis with his childhood friends [[Timon]] and [[Pumbaa]], Simba was surprised to see [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]] in the Pride Lands, and that the three looked very different from when he last saw them, as they had taken on animal forms. He was even more amazed to find out that they had met his childhood friend, [[Nala]]. Sora, Goofy, Donald, and Nala attempted to convince Simba to return to the Pride Land to overthrow [[Scar]]; however, Simba resisted until he met the spirit of his father, [[Mufasa]], who helped him rebuild his confidence.

He returned to Pride Rock to find that Scar's hatred had turned Scar into a [[Heartless]]. After a battle on the top of Pride Rock, Scar was defeated, and driving the [[Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed|hyenas]] out, Simba took his rightful place as king.

[[File:Ending 11 KHII.png|thumb|200px|Simba, Nala, and Rafiki present the newborn cub to the animal kingdom.]]

However, the appearance of [[The Ghost of Scar|Scar's ghost]] caused Simba to have doubts, which made the other lions question his abilities as king. The apparition of these ghosts made Simba wonder if he could be a king just like his father was. Sora convinced Simba to follow his own path, and not his father's. With Sora's help, he was able to overcome these fears, defeat The Ghost of Scar, and become the king he was meant to be.

After [[Xemnas]]'s defeat, Simba is seen standing on Pride Rock, with [[Rafiki]] holding his [[Simba and Nala's cub|cub]] aloft to present to the kingdom.

 

Simba appears as a summon. He can be summoned after obtaining the [[Pride Heartbinder]] in [[Monstropolis]].

==Design==

[[File:Simba (Summon) KH.gif|thumb|200px|Simba being summoned by Sora.]] Simba, when summoned, replaces the bottom command with Proud Roar, which can be charged. When charging, a ring grows around Simba. Any Heartless in the ring will be damaged when the attack is release, each time lessening the summon gauge. When the summon gauge runs out, Simba will be dismissed and the party members will return.

===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===

[[File:Simba (card).png|left]]

Simba is a primarily offensive party member that uses his claws and [[Proud Fang|fangs]] to wound the enemy, although, he can also heal using the power of nature. He is an agility-focused fighter, but with good strength and defense.

Simba's support abilities include [[MP Rage]], [[Defender]], {{c|Auto Limit|support ability}}, [[Hyper Healing]], and [[Auto Healing]].

 

Simba starts with 60 [[HP]] and 100 [[MP]]. He has 0 [[armor]] slots, 2 [[accessory]] slots, and 3 [[item]] slots, two of which start equipped with [[Potion]]s and the other with an [[Ether]]. Simba can obtain an additional 30 HP from defeating Scar, 5 HP from defeating Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, and 5 HP from defeating the [[Groundshaker]].

{{frm-atk|'''[[Healing Herb]]'''|mag|—|x2.0|—|—|—|11=Restores the Party's HP using the powers of nature. MP Cost: 99}}

|Automatically sets the Reaction Command to Limit, if Limit is usable.

|Quickly revives a fallen Party Member and greatly restores their HP.

|'''[[Auto Healing]]'''

 

Simba is obtained as a summon for putting out the fires in the [[Tank Yard]]. His Link is known as [[King's Flare]]. Sora rides the back of a large fiery Simba. Simba can pounce on enemies with [[Firaga Leap]], as well as let out [[Firaga Roar]].

Simba originates from the Disney 1994 film ''{{w|The Lion King}}'', voiced by {{w|Matthew Broderick}} as an adult and {{w|Jonathan Taylor Thomas}} as a cub; Thomas's audio clips are recycled for ''Kingdom Hearts II''. In the beginning of the film, Simba is presented as the newborn cub of Mufasa, the Pride Lands' ruler, and his wife, Sarabi, by Rafiki to the entire animal kingdom. A rambunctious Simba grows up happily with his best friend, Nala, anxious and thrilled for the day that he will become king like his father. Mufasa teaches Simba of the responsibilities he will have to bear as king. Simba's jealous uncle, Scar, plans to kill Simba and his father to ascend to the throne. Luring Simba into a trap that cost Mufasa's life, Scar manipulates Simba into believing he was the blame for his father's death. Scar sends his hyenas after Simba to kill him for certain, but he was able to escape into the desert. After Simba collapses from heat exhaustion, he was found by Timon and Pumbaa, where Simba spends the next few years with them, and learning about their lifestyle in the jungle and their "Hakuna Matata" philosophy. Although Simba grew up fairly happy with his life, he is still plagued with guilt over his father's death.