Nuka’s Full Story | Scar's Neglected Heir: Discovering Disney's The Lion King

[@IsaacCarlson]

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[@bloodhoundini]

Nuka is my favorite out of all of Zira's and Scar's cubs! Another great video Wotso!^^ 😊😊😊😊😊 Nuka will always be my favorite! If only he hadn't die QwQ

[@strawberry538]

@@bloodhoundini Im curious as to why you like him? If you can answer this

[@ryleighhavard348]

I wonder what happened to Nuka's mane all male Lions have manes when they are of age my theory is there was a fire

[@Emthecosplayer]

@@strawberry538 probably because he could have potential for as a leder

[@libertyrose2486]

Wotso Videos honestly I’ve always felt sorry for Nuka even watching the movie as a kid I just felt like he deserved so much better and yes I am BUZZING for the new Lion King 😂

[@callanightshade8079]

In a deleted part of Nuka's dying scene he said to Zira "I finally got your attention"

[@callanightshade8079]

@Bittersweet Arts yes it is. Look up Lion King 2 deleted scenes and it should pop up. If not then it's been taken down

[@johanagonzalez6544]

My heart.... is just.... broken

[@callanightshade8079]

@@johanagonzalez6544 that's why they left it out. It was too much for an already heartbreaking moment

[@dianemartinson29]

Hi

[@callanightshade8079]

@@dianemartinson29 hi lol

[@tomboyangel78]

Dark theory/idea: If Kovu had killed Simba and became king... Nuka's jealousy would have continued to climb, until he walked down the same path Scar did. Ironic isn't it?

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

Interesting theory, very ironic, but also very dark but it kinda makes sense. Nuka following in his father’s footsteps into killing kovu in order to become the next king, like scar killed mufasa in order to become king, but imagine zira, vitani and the rest of zira’s pride’s reaction, who knows what they would do to nuka, probably avenging kovu by even killing nuka, but nuka wouldn’t go that far, even if he did kill kovu and become king, he would forever be resented and despised by his family if not killed. Nuka just wanted to receive his mother’s approval, love and attention, he wouldn’t impress anyone by committing homicide towards kovu, but nuka always wanted to become king, but when Kovu was heir, nuka didn’t even stand a chance. Nuka has always been jealous of kovu and the more approval and attention Kovu received, the more jealous nuka became towards kovu.

[@tomboyangel78]

@@megagodsavageredlion9772 Very true. But imagine it taking place after Zira's passing, or when she became too old. Plus, just like Scar, Nuka would make it look like an accident (...provided he gained some wits over time).

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

tomboyangel78 exactly, that’s also a possibility, zira dying from old age, nuka being king instead of kovu, nuka probably couldn’t take responsibility for kovu’s death either and lied about it, but what if he went to far, would the pride murder him like the hyenas murdered scar, it’s a possibility but it’s likely that nuka will attempt to cover up kovu’s death and to lie and blame it on someone else, very similar to what scar did.

[@tomboyangel78]

@@megagodsavageredlion9772 Possibly. Another dark idea based around it is Nuka being alive after Zira died. Kovu n Kiara unite the two prides, so Kovu is ten times the hero now. Nuka would probably lose it at this point, only rather than being like Scar, he would be like Zira and end up exiled.

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

tomboyangel78 that’s a possibility, nuka did try to kill simba to impress his mother and pride, simba would probably exile nuka or give him a chance, but his jealousy towards kovu probably would’ve gotten him to attempt to overthrow kovu since zira wasn’t there to lecture him, but then nuka would probably be exiled by simba, but nuka isn’t dumb or anything like that, he knew that he would be outnumbered by simba’s pride so he would possibly decide to join simba’s pride and to give up on his jealously and resentment towards kovu.

[@moviemelody2210]

Poor Nuka, he was a neglected and abused child that just wanted his mother’s approval:(

[@tambelinc]

Me too

[@MoarWubz]

tambelinc oof

[@bribri4106]

You Can Tell He Is And It's Sad

[@marktheg8868]

I apprentice that my language (Swahili) is in the lion king. You people are awesome

[@kylemorello4787]

"Finally got your attention, did I?"

[@nerdyninjatemptress]

Poor Nuka deserved better. He deserved a mother who actually cared about him before his death, not after it.

[@ashleypanzica4924]

Couldn't have said it better myself 😢😢

[@MoarWubz]

DJHart um ok.....?

[@mountrushmore9032]

@DJHart I agree we are all sinners anything good given to us is an absolute gift.

[@mountrushmore9032]

However I still feel bad for him and wish he had it better.

[@lovelex4994]

I'm pretty sure she loved him before and after his death. She would just so obsessed with Scar and taking the pride lands she lost sight of what was important

[@lifeismusic5529]

So weird how he skipped nuka over for being so weak when scar himself was all scrawny too.

[@JT5555]

To Be Fair,Scar Was Also Smart While Nuka Was't.

[@lilyluck884]

Because to have a successful heir you gotta pick the strong one over the weak.

[@Ximina3]

@@MrBendingMachine-iu9jo Actually according to the wiki, Darrell Rooney claimed Kovu was an orphan. Vitani and Nuka are the bio kids of Zira (fathers unconfirmed), Kovu was "adopted" by Zira.

[@TheAnimeViber]

True

[@triplechinnn4726]

@@pizzaplanettruck9761 A successful heir got to have some luxurious hair.

[@bbernales177]

Scar, the jealous brother, had a son who’s a jealous brother. Ironic isn’t it?

[@bananian]

Grr that's not irony!

[@FARSIKATZ]

bbernales177 - quite sad honestly.

[@alybaby9144]

Like father, like son ig

[@ActionBastard88]

@@pizzaplanettruck9761 Are you saying Zira was a whore?

[@gregguralnik2512]

None of Zira's children were Scars's, they were all from different lions.

[@Priderockstarlion]

I honestly felt bad for Nuka when he died ☹️

[@Local-Cryptid18]

FangLion /TheLataleGaming me too

[@juliaguevara4512]

@Ronelle Campbell well to be fair he was raised to be evil and not being surrounded by any good which just made him evil as well.

[@samuelcollantes1175]

@@juliaguevara4512 yeah, and his sister vitani reformed so she would'nt have to experience death as her brother had.

[@thatonecubchoo1541]

Same

[@WobblesandBean]

I didn't. He was a sniveling, weak, obnoxious, evil little worm.

[@raven3067]

To be honest it was all Zira's fault for how Nuka turned out. Her neglection of him and paying more attention to Kovu has led Nuka to slowly develop mental and psychological issues that Zira could have prevented if she'd just paid attention to Nuka. But she didn't and in return it cost her her first son's life. It's kind of sad if you think about it carefully.

[@Black.Rose743]

I was always curious about the other lion pride in Lion King. Scar left his pride messed up. Nuka seemed very desperate and that's most likely why Scar may not have chosen him. An impulsive leader would cause way too many problems

[@aquatic_atlas]

It's always cunning over impulse; furthermore always well thought out schemes vs 'WING IT AND TRY NOT TO DIE'

[@MrAndrewsaccount92]

Or Scar didn't believe that being first born makes you heir by default. Knowing his grudge towards Mufasa, this seems valid.

[@formlesscorvid5336]

... Scar was a horrid leader too

[@MrAndrewsaccount92]

@@formlesscorvid5336 A hypocrite is someone who recognizes the faults of others but not himself. Sounds like Scar to me.

[@formlesscorvid5336]

@@MrAndrewsaccount92 I know what a hypocrite is but it wasn't mentioned in the comment.

[@filipapinto99]

So, the way Zira and Scar treated Nuka (and also Vitani) mirrored the way Ahadi treated Scar

[@mysryuza]

Except it's canon and more extreme.

[@martintyrola4518]

non canon

[@filipapinto99]

@@mysryuza Zira and Nuka have the only relationship portrayed on screen. However, some people also don't consider the sequels canon

[@filipapinto99]

@@martintyrola4518 Yeah, true, but the books exist. And are often mentioned

[@breannaspringer8947]

Except that Nuka was first born and Scar was not

[@OmegaCoyote]

I love Nuka! He was such a fun character, I laughed every time he was on screen. I found his death more sad than Mufasa's simply because I liked the character more.

[@tawnypelt69420]

Mufasa’s a Disney father

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

Zira couldn’t let go of her hate and resentment towards simba, like scar couldn’t let go of his hate and resentment towards simba as well, causing scar to lie and betray the hyenas and blaming them for mufasa’s death, causing the hyenas to retaliate against scar and then brutally murdered him for his constant lying and betrayal towards them. Since zira also couldn’t let go of her hate and resentment towards simba, this caused for her to refuse to join simba’s pride and refused to allow Kiara to help her, causing zira to commit suicide by allowing her claws to release from the cliff, causing her to fall into the rushing waters and then died. Nuka on the other hand had a lot of determination to impress his mother, but while he was attempting to kill simba himself, nuka lost his balance and ended up being crushed by a huge log, nuka unfortunately died later on. Nuka died trying to impress his mother and attempting to receive his mother’s approval, love and attention which is what he received right before he died.

[@dwiekrople7015]

Yeah 😢

[@dwiekrople7015]

@@pizzaplanettruck9761 I do not agree - without his death there would be no battle at the movie's end. You know...Zira wanted to revenge for losing her son.. :/

[@saracolon2797]

@@dwiekrople7015 But, Vitani could have died, or someone sacrifices themself for Nuka. He can see when Zira says that she will kill Vitani, Nuka starts to think that maybe he should not be on her side. And when Zira says that Nuka do it ! . And he gets confused on whether to kill her and his brother. He then counties to keep thinking about it. And Zira then says do it! Or I will kill you!. And he knows now she would never love him and joins the good side.

[@lunamoonstone2350]

in ways i felt bad for nuka and did cry when he was killed. zira was a horrible mother the cub she chose to raise and love to be the one to take her revenge, falls for a pridelander and betrays everything she taught him. the one she neglects, insults, and cares nothing for died trying to kill her enemy all for her. truly sad, at least her, nuka, and scar all together one big messed up family

[@ismkiv588]

That will be hell

[@saracolon2797]

Like Zuko's family.

[@thebeckysquad1326]

Not only that, but I feel like he wanted to die!

[@gokuwrightattorneyatlaw5227]

@@thebeckysquad1326 something tells me nuka cries when he is alone when no one is around. When he was dying not once did he share a tear. I believe it was acceptance and now he doesn't have to carry that burden.

[@SharpDesign]

The real reason he mentioned Kovu was not Scar's heir was so we knew Kovu and Kiara are not related..subtle.. but still..makes me more curious on the story

[@mysryuza]

*_SWEEEEET HOOOME--_*

[@firepuppies4086]

So basically "THIS ISN'T INCEST! I REPEAT! IT IS NOT INCEST"

[@SharpDesign]

@@firepuppies4086 yes, exactly,, but apparently some didn't even notice that line to this very day.

[@speakeazy2686]

But aren’t Nala and Simba related as mufasa and scar were the only males lions shown in the first lion king 😂😂

[@Marshmallow-bq2lf]

@@MrBendingMachine-iu9jo Incest does matter in animal kingdoms though.

[@foxtatertot]

Nuka's original last words were, "I finally got your attention."

[@Theravingranter]

And Ziras were "Never." And then she literally commited suicide. Creepy right?

[@p0p525]

*your

[@moved4028]

Jacinda Diaz wAIT WHAT! seriously?!

[@Theravingranter]

@@moved4028 Yes. The way they cut it for final film was to make it seem like she slipped but she ley herself go. She would have rather died than join them

[@moved4028]

Jacinda Diaz oh! yeah i remember seeing a clip of that.

[@Hektols]

The most ironic thing about that family is that it resembles a lot the behaviour of real lions and other animals, with Zira favoring the more healthy looking younger cub over the scrawny looking elder one. The same goes for Scar's ploy to kill Mufasa and Simba.

[@CelticRaE19]

Personal head canon : nuka is scars only biological son... ironically being born weak he rejected him immediately blaming Zira for his condition. Zira scorned, went behind scars back and had Kovu and vitani with another lion. Nuka knew he was scars real son which made him even more jealous of kovu.

[@ammythesta2099]

or he could have had Zira go to another lion on purpose. Scar in the first movie claimed himself to have been the weaker brother due to his genetics. If Nuka was like scar he would have had a scrawnier body and felt that it wouldn't serve any good to have a weak heir that could possibly be easily overthrown.

[@ChrisWilliams-zz1kt]

He wanted to impress zira despite being ignored to prove he can be better then kuvuo but his ego gets the better of him and gets killed by logs

[@queennovella7723]

I truly feel bad for Nuka. If Scar had chosen Nuka instead of Kovu, the outlander's plan probably would have succeeded. All Nuka wanted was to prove he was capable of making his mother proud.

[@shadowspear899]

Highly doubtful

[@Hektols]

Disagree, Nuka was clearly not as strong or smart as the other male lions featured in the films and was clearly mentally unstable.

[@queennovella7723]

You both are probably right. I just felt if Nuka were trained in the same way as Kovu, the outlanders would have had a better chance of succeeding. Unless he was born scrawny and frail. He probably would not have fallen in love with Kiara like Kovu did, which is what held Kovu back.

[@shadowspear899]

@@queennovella7723 you're missing out on one important detail how would Nuka even get into the pridelands to begin with the reason the plan even existed was because Kovu befriended Kiara earlier which (unintentionally) gave him his way in how would any of this even be possible if was Nuka instead

[@potatomongrel]

@@Hektols He's like that from neglect. He never looked healthy.

[@Phoenixwizard77]

I sort of wish Zira had gotten crushed by the logs and Nuka being chaotic character that he is would take the lead as second in command and issue the attack on Pride Rock, his anger and hatred making him a legitimate threat.

[@savannahhague7412]

But then again, he'd also most likely chose to let it all go because of Kiara.

[@Phoenixwizard77]

@@savannahhague7412 Maybe, but also because he was much more weakminded and unhinged than his sister, he might have been brainwashed past the point of no return.

[@E4439Qv5]

That's a heckuva twist. Dang.

[@sarcasticblackcatdreamer4671]

...someone write fanfiction on that!

[@MrJohnffrey87]

Nuka is a rare example of a funny but tragic character.

[@MinjaBear-mw6su]

Scar still won in the end though, Kovu becomes king and still brings greatness to the outlanders by Uniting the outlanders and the pride rock

[@Lesortic]

Nah, Scar wanted simba dead though

[@mimah1015]

Well Simba would still die in the end.

[@seana.8256]

Tess B. Lichtman true. If the hierarchy of lions is the same as the British monarchy, then Kovu would never truly be king.

[@MinjaBear-mw6su]

Wow you guys responses were great a brought perspective to my comment

[@MinjaBear-mw6su]

Tess B. Lichtman why yes it is an interesting topic thank you :>

[@mostar1219]

It's interesting how Simba straight up ignored the fact that Kovu helped him escape the Outlanders at the dam

[@mostar1219]

@@quadiraholden9532 well, guess he inherited his father's bigotry, but in a slightly different way

[@breyergalisabel7715]

Simba also more than likely has PTSD so it would make sense for him to be hesitant to trust Kovu.

[@4Beloved4Stardust4]

Or maybe, you know, the fact that he >didn't< help him. If he wanted to help Simba, he could've at the very least out stretch a paw or something when Simba was getting closer to the top so that they could run away. Instead he just ran off himself, likely due to being scared, insecure and/or unsure.

[@No-hd4cg]

@@4Beloved4Stardust4 2 years late but Kovu did help Simba in the ambush, he caused Simba to have one less Outsider biting him before he is kicked by Vitani.

[@4Beloved4Stardust4]

@@No-hd4cg I doubt Simba actually had the time and ability to notice that small gesture there and Kovu was MIA for the remainder of the chase. It could've mattered if, like I said, he helped him to the top of the hill/mountain by stretching out his paw or making an attempt when Simba was being chased by Nuka but instead he just ran away. Granted Simba might've not taken it but it would at least show him that he's still on his side. With Kovu just running away it meant that he was at best indecisive and at worst just in on the operation.

[@trueblueedits4673]

Nuka was the "Scar" in his relationship with his family. He was always looked over for the more gifted and stronger brother while he was trapped in that sibling's shadow. It's ironic when you realize Zira idolized Scar but in the end failed to see Nuka was the one meant to be Scar and Kovu was never meant to follow in his footsteps because Kovu always had the seed of compassion and love in him.

[@desiraejenks2608]

Nuka was one of my fav characters in the second movie. I felt so bad for how he was treated by Zira.

[@MrAndrewsaccount92]

Speaking of which, if he survived into the climax, would be have reformed? Zira is willing to betray her own family to benefit her loyalty to the late Scar. So Nuka may have been horrified to see his mother's abusive nature reach a new level.

[@desiraejenks2608]

@@MrAndrewsaccount92 I always wondered the same thing.

[@DinoBot65]

"I'm sorry mother...I tried....."

[@Theravingranter]

Towards the end where Kiara tries to save Zira guess what she says? "Sorry daddy. I tried" it gave me chills how eerily similair it was and made me wonder if the parallel was intentional as she was someone who DID have her parents love. Just too much

[@ferretfang5515]

"welp i finaly got your attention didn't i..... didn't i zira shhhh *dies*

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

*Gets mad at koufu*

[@DinoBot65]

@@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735 *Kovu

[@mimah1015]

Well pity. Life sucks.😊😊

[@SweetPurebloodAngel]

I never realized why I always had a soft spot for Nuka. It’s because, I identify myself with him. Nothing I ever do is good enough for my mother. But, she loves my brother so much and is always fawning over him. Yup. I feel Nuka’s pain. Poor guy. All he ever wanted was to be loved by his mother.

[@sarban1653]

He didn't care about getting loved by his mother. He wanted his mother's attention so that she would choose him to try to become the next king in Kovu's position.

[@ismkiv588]

Edgy

[@tiagoking1312]

I'm also identified with Nuka! In my case is why I was not choose by the girl that I love. Like Nuka to his mother, I always effort myself to impress the girl, but I never succeded... I have hope that one day she will give me a chance ❤

[@saracolon2797]

@@sarban1653 I think he wanted both. Because he can probably think to himself that maybe his mom never loves him, and then being like no, sh-she loves me, but has a hard time showing it.

[@varianmetcalf8220]

Bro same here

[@BellaKarim23]

The sad part is that, according to the storybooks in the cannon, it is the same treatment that Nuka received from Zira that Scar received from his family, his father especially, even going so far as to change his name to the hated Scar name, and where Scar's hatred of Mufasa came so essentially it is the same story repeating itself with Kovu and Nuka and brought Nuka to a bad end and by his own doing just as it did Scar.

[@Topdoggie7]

The books aren't canon they're just someone having fun.

[@lokilawless3353]

@@Topdoggie7 actually the book are Canon.

[@Topdoggie7]

@@lokilawless3353 Disney admitted they were just a theory and not canon. Not every Lion King merchandise or material is canon.

[@lokilawless3353]

@@Topdoggie7 your right I didn't know they retcon it sorry

[@elijahblast7548]

In the original cut Nuka’s death was actually longer after saying he tried he would’ve said “Well, I finally got your attention, didn’t I?” Zira would smile at him and he’d finally say, “Didn’t I................” before finally dying

[@bengal4047]

There's a deleted line during his death scene that makes it even more sad: "Well....guess I got your attention now....didn't I?"

[@eerieeric834]

So basically it sounds like to me a perfect brainwash soldier

[@dovianempire1868]

A brainwashed solider and more so a brainwashed son. It's sad.

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

Nuka has been brainwashed by his own mother/leader for his whole life.

[@Terry.sd_Whittle]

A son seeking the affection of an unaffectionate mother

[@regina6112]

Yeah just like Azula or Zuko in se 1 .

[@saracolon2797]

And Carta from She Ra .

[@Feenixfire90GamingTFG]

No offence. But Nuka doesn't seem very mentally stable at all, even if he was looked over by his pride. Maybe he was like that as a cub too and Scar knew that.

[@makeupmental]

Feenixfire90 Gaming It is possible that he has PTSD, depression and anxiety due to dealing with the type of mother he had. Can’t blame him entirely.

[@majorbytes2853]

But he sure made a great soda (edit) Im Refereancing fallout

[@frostedfelony]

it could be because of neglect as a child aswell? Probably

[@mihirsinha3270]

It's maybe because of depression

[@kanchansahay8547]

It's mostly due to depression

[@clermeegosh7983]

A tragic villain... He could have been a great leader if given the chance... of the Outland Realm

[@WobblesandBean]

No he wouldn't. He's weak, impulsive, and stupid. He'd be a TERRIBLE leader.

[@troubledrainy978]

@@WobblesandBean maybe he'd have been better if he was raised right

[@saracolon2797]

@@WobblesandBean He also gets impulsive to cover up his feelings so he can feel strong and not dirt. And if he were trained he would not be stupid.

[@NoArtisticLimitation]

Isn’t it crazy? A brother, much weaker, with a name to show he wasn’t wanted, and a much stronger, beloved brother who betrayed the weaker brother, injuring him in the process. It’s crazy how Nuka and Scar truly are alike.

[@chasinthroughthedecade]

TBH, when I first saw him, I thought that he was Scar who went mad after the events of the first movie. I mean, his ragged look made me believe he survived the fire; albeit just taking parts of his mane all along.

[@gabs3096]

Nuka doesn't have termites on his body at all, he starts itching only when Kovu is mentioned, it's a tic

[@saharathekangaroo70]

“I’m sorry mother, I tried ” made me cry so much Not gonna lie Nuka just wanted his mother's approval to the point where he would risk his own life, Jesus Kovu, nice going.

[@AlfieTrevor4444]

It isn't Kovu's fault it's Zira's (and potentially Scar's too) fault

[@levilevithian9618]

These stories mirror real life for some humans... the sad thing is all anybody wants is to be loved right? 😔 imagine how many souls we can save by uplifting one another.

[@E4439Qv5]

Yeah... some people need a whole lotta help...

[@roaringthunder115]

I’ve never heard of Nuka! Thanks for showing me. 11:18 So Loyal In a deleted scene of his death he said “I finally got your attention.”

[@aleeraoakenshield2011]

There’s a deleted scene from the movie where, after he apologizes for failing, nuka’s final words were “well, I got your attention didn’t I?” It also proves how much he wanted to make Zira proud.

[@guilhermehank4938]

Poor Nuka, he is one of the characters you can't help but feel some sympathy for when you grow up. He is the true heir of Scar and yet his mother want some random cub he picked instead. You can't blame his deep frustration and desire for recognition. His mother only truly cared when he died.

[@casinostarerapalace7985]

You know I still am curious of who Are Kovu and Vitani ‘s real parents are But I guess we will never know as there are so many theories about all 3 of Scar’s cubs

[@zephyr3693]

I believe official Disney cannon says Scar had no cubs. So Nuka, Vitani, and Kovu’s true father is unknown.

[@shadowspear899]

The director confirmed that Zira is their biological mother

[@AngelEmfrbl]

Most likely their mother wondered into the pride lands from afar, maybe refugees, and scar granted her family a place. So she never forgot it, which is why she is loyal to scar.

[@AngelEmfrbl]

@@MrBendingMachine-iu9jo but it's not Canon unless it's in the movie.

[@stratkids]

I believe a little on Vitani but totally on Kovu being an adopted cub

[@ceciliadelacruz8153]

Nuka,neglected,hurt,emotional, depressed in a way,sad, jealous,angry,upset. He didn't deserve to have a childhood like that he deserved a better one he was always mistreated it sucks when one of your parents choose one if you're siblings as the favorite It just like how Ahadi chose Mufasa over scar showed more love to him just like how Zira chose Kovu over Nuka only caring about him the most.

[@lfamvs5520]

Thank you for the respectful video towards Nuka. He deserves it.

[@OneOfRainbows]

Nuka just wanted his mothers love😢

[@798jeremy]

Point proven : his mother was the worst of all mothers.

[@saracolon2797]

@@798jeremy Yeah, like Ozai being the worst father ever. Kovu is Zuko, Nuka is Sokka/Azula/ and maybe Se 1 Zuko, and Vitani is toph/Azula. And Zira is Azula/Ozai

[@pianopiano8345]

Like scar wanted ahadi attention

[@badaboom2314]

How did kovu get that scar? Zira scratched him with all her class out and the way she swiped was horizontal and in the side of his face while the scar is vertical and over his eye.

[@herlocksholmes-uv5qw]

Disney wanted to be poetic, not logical Eh fair enough Kovu's demons get to be shown *in his design* so it's brilliant Still illogical but-

[@a-s-greig]

He... turned his head?

[@mariaagustinaferrero2333]

I literally thought the title said "Scar's Neglected *Hair* ".Lmao

[@dynasties.and.dystopia]

I love these lion king topics, my favorite has been Vitani! Please do why Zazu is generations old and not dead nor has aged.. (just kidding) I love your channel! ❤️

[@dynasties.and.dystopia]

Rachtop Ohh ok. I don’t know how but I remember Mufasa saying “He’s my parents favorite bird” or something like that.. which means that Zazu is at least 4 generations old since I’m sure that he wasn’t a child when he was working with Mufasa’s parents. (I don’t know if what I just said makes any sense.)

[@theprideofgryffindor9489]

@@dynasties.and.dystopia it could be like that but it could also be because out of all the hornbills, Zazu had a potential to help with Mufasa's reign

[@jackspiracy3431]

"I should have been the chosen one. I'm the oldest, I'm the strongest, I'm the smartest... Oh! These termites!" -Nuka

[@imaverywhere6252]

This is a similar case to the heir of Kim Jong-il in North Korea. Kim Jong-nam, the older brother of Kim Jong-un, was rejected for being too girly so the younger Kim Jong-un was chosen as the next leader of North Korea

[@JT5555]

Cause Looking Like A Chubby Kid Is MUCH Better.

[@reagenlionel]

@@JT5555 Take a fat guy more seriously than a girly looking guy.

[@JT5555]

@@reagenlionel I Said Chubby Kid,Not Fat Guy.

[@reagenlionel]

@@JT5555 A chubby kid is just a lowkey fat guy.

[@SoundSpeed99]

@@reagenlionel honestly fat boy has a room full of Hello Kitty stuff so who's the more Girly one

[@weelindsit3030]

I’ve gone down the rabbit hole regarding your channel. As someone who wrote their college thesis on music in Disney animation and who also has a Disney collage tattoo, I LOVE your content and how much thought and work you put into it. 💛

[@SeaMistress89]

"Hoo wee, that got dark!" ... Welcome to Disney!

[@E4439Qv5]

"We cut this arc short. :/"

[@carolinedisalvatore9768]

Hey Issac at least have one of these ideas of mine be one of your videos next week or so Phil’s full story-Hercules Theory The Muses explained-Hercules Theory Where did the staff of the Oracle come from?-Aladdin Theory What are The ramifications of the timeline being altered in Cinderella 3? What’s the deal with Fairy Godmother’s wand?- Cinderella Theory

[@hinatachibi7223]

It made me upset watching it again as I got older. The death of Nuka was the only time she showed any love and care for him which is really really...Mean 💔😭 To know that Nuka's character can be seen in real life only added to the heartbreak of the scene. The things children will do to get the nod or smile of approval from a parent or someone they look up to. I wouldn't say Nuka was dumb just lacked analytical skills. If Zyra had put more time with him he may have been less impulsive..

[@MRS.TRIPLE-A321]

I felt sorry for Nuka when he died! He suffered from neglect, abuse, and favoritism. I was happy to see him again in The Lion Guard! And I’m looking forward to seeing the live action Lion King tomorrow night!

[@elisabethsharpe6003]

Nuka deserved better. I wished they had killed off his beautiful character. I hope you do a video about Mufusa and Scar history of sibing rivalry!

[@isaiahadams1996]

Nuka's story is hella dark. It's darker than Scar's backstory

[@sickomode8609]

It is

[@AlfieTrevor4444]

Nuka is also forgotten by everybody in the Lion King universe to this day :(

[@ryandujumbomammutuseafrica9674]

@@AlfieTrevor4444 yeah It’s not fair that Nuka is the only Lion King character that nobody loves.

[@kenbenobi36]

Nuka was a fun replacement for the hyenas. A zany and comedic character but with a dark backstory underneath. RIP Nuka

[@rockyc6480]

Sick Lid I actilly liked they hyenas the hyenas are funny And I’m real life hyenas are not stupid they are considered one of the smartest conavors out there you can look it up

[@strawberryflavoredsadness]

Its sad that Nuka was neglected so much. He never had a chance to get attention his mother until his death. He didn’t even get to grow a full mane, and he has termites that are really making him pissed.

[@alphonsejohnson5601]

Even in the lion guard his fate is no better. Some fan fiction writers are trying to fix that though.

[@demonthing7506]

Again: Kovu and Vitani are *not* Zira's cubs, they are from her sister! Nuka is Zira's only son!

[@demonthing7506]

That's why Nuka said that Kovu is not even Scar's Son.

[@theodoro3188]

They say a male lion will mate with an entire pride to birth new cubs... My theory is that the reason half the pride became outsiders for a while was because... after Scar forcefully mated with them... They developed a lust for his leadership and intelligence, but Zira though... She became the most sexual with Scar, so desperate, that they probably were together the longest, and so that's why she had 3 cubs, Nuka first, but not worthy to his liking... Example, in that deleted scene when Scar harassed Nala, she did not give in like half the 'others' did

[@dastywolfy-moved7191]

This is a clever theory

[@goddamnimissmychildhood2934]

Zira actually caring about his death (probabbly regreting all the time she spend on training Kovu) is the most heartbreaking thing I saw in a kids movie so far. I know there are people that can relate to Nuka and this is making me even more sad.

[@awesomewolf6623]

I love him before he died, explain scar and zira's love story

[@truthseeker4475]

😂😆

[@Rainalot]

In regards to lion biology; it makes a lot of sense for Nuka to be Taka/Scar’s son and Kovu to be Nuka’s son. My guess is Nuka was born scrawny and Scar deemed him an unfit heir. He assured Zira that their next male cub would be his successor. Scar was killed before that could happen and Zira and the others were banished shortly after. Nuka matured in the outlands and his mother was in season. There were no other male lions available. Lions aren’t bothered that they commit incest. It happens all the time. Simba and Nala are half siblings. I personally don’t condone incest but take another look at all the outlanders together in LK2. Not a single male except Nuka and Kovu. Nuka was the only one who could have sired Vitani and Kovu. Otherwise it doesn’t work with the timeline. How could Kiara and Kovu be the same age if he overlapped with Scar?

[@angelwhispers2060]

They literally say that they "found Kovu and took him in" and he is not Zira's at all. One of the other lionesses who did not want to breed with scar could have wandered to the edge of the pride lands and found a back for male to mate with. But rather than admit it was her son and bring it back to the pridelands she abandoned the cub believing that scar would kill any progeny that was not his. But this does not happen Zira finds him brings him to Scar and Scar is perfectly happy to take in this male lion cub. I believe that Scar was willing to put an unrelated male at the top of the pride because he did not know that one of the lionesses betrayed him in order to create Kovu. He believes that the male Cub was unrelated to his females and therefore could breed with them safely and not have any of his own genetic defects. Or Kovu could just literally be an abandoned Cub from some other Pride or the sole survivor of another Pride that was taken over by Bachelor males and all the other Cubs were killed but Kovu escaped and the other pride left with their new male. Cuz that's how Lion societies actually work. Kiara would have been from the very last Cubs Scar had with Zira before he was killed. You don't see any other young cubs her age because they have died of starvation in the outlands.

[@goomba1000]

I know this is about Nuka, but... if Scar took Kovu in, wouldn't he hav to be older and bigger than Kiara when they first met?

[@lunasglowalt]

goomba1000 good point...

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

well, kovu was "chosen" by scar, but maybe scar chose his parents, or kovu was just a baby. if the cub at the end of the first movie (which takes place a few months after scar dies) is kiara, then kovu might not be much older than her.

[@goomba1000]

@@lilenwasnothere6867 I don't know. I feel like Kovu would have been born before Scar died, but it is possible Scar chose Kovu's parents, I suppose.

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

@@goomba1000 yeah i feel like kovu might have been only 1 or 2 months old when scar died. there's also the theory that zira just stole him and he's not even her child, which he wouldn't remember if he was so small.

[@goomba1000]

@@lilenwasnothere6867 That would be a more plausible theory.

[@vikingqueenjada4143]

I just watched this with my sister who loves the lion King! Thanks so much Isaac I love your channel keep up the great work!!

[@ryandujumbomammutuseafrica9674]

Nuka is a misunderstood character he didn’t deserve all that hate, he was abandoned and mistreated by his so called parents hearing his story makes you feel extremely sad for him.🥺🥺🥺

[@autobotskyflame6287]

Nuka is honestly one of the first villains that I somewhat sympathized with.

[@nerdy_trucker7834]

Thanks for the upload dude. I truly felt for Nuka as a child cause he deserved better

[@abrianaandrews4346]

Lion King 2 is my favorite movie

[@triaquatics7905]

It’s one of the good Disney sequels but there are far better films in the Disney catalogue

[@deedeeprince164]

Not having Internet for weeks, I come back and I get 2 Lion King videos in a single week. Life is good! Thanks Isaac!

[@youngnitroreacts]

Nuka: what kind of lion are you siding with a hyena Scar: am I joke to you

[@ryandujumbomammutuseafrica9674]

Nuka just breaks my heart he deserves better

[@babaluplays4258]

Finally this video is uploaded!! Nuka is one of my fav TLK character!

[@wintersnow5445]

Mlp is better

[@babaluplays4258]

@@wintersnow5445 Nah not really but it's not bad

[@catshark0076]

Nuka reminds me of Cicero from Skyrim Dark Brotherhood quest line. I always loved Cicero.

[@saracolon2797]

he to me is similar to Sokka Azula , and se 1 Zuko .

[@overpricedhealthcare]

honestly i feel like nuka's story and character is sadder than scar's, if not the saddest one in the franchise

[@heatherallen7834]

Nuka didn't deserve the hand fate dealt him he really didn't deserve to die

[@AngelEmfrbl]

But his death acts as a reality check in the process for his mother.

[@heatherallen7834]

@@AngelEmfrbl true but it doesn't mean that he deserved it

[@AngelEmfrbl]

@@heatherallen7834 his death is suppose to be tragic either way. The funny thing is his mother and lionesses knew better, they didn't chase Simba up that dam. So either way, his own tragic need for live was his own undoing. His mother caused that death though by raising a son who felt neglected.

[@saracolon2797]

@@AngelEmfrbl It could have been Vitani.

[@jmsg_PR]

I would love to see a breakdown analysis of two of the most dark Disney songs: Hellfire - The Hunchback Of Notre Dame The World’s greatest criminal mind - The Great Mouse Detective

[@Bubbles_the_Siren]

Just a thought: perhaps Scar selected Kovu as his successor because, presumably a second born himself, he wanted to make a move against the tradition of first born being the heir. He wanted to honor the position of the second born male. Interestingly, it displays the “golden child” treatment of the heir and the neglect, even disdain, for the non-heir male child. Thus shedding light upon the treatment and sentiments Scar probably experienced growing up. With this perspective, it makes Scar a much more sympathetic character.

[@linux_doggo]

It would've been worth mentioning the deleted version of Nuka's death scene, where he said "I finally got your attention."

[@ashleysteinhaus9447]

But I’ve always been curious as to why Nuka was pushed to the side. He seems to be the one who is most like scar and the most loyal. Perhaps it’s just a plot convenience but I can’t help but feel that if he had been given the proper guidance and attention that he would have succeeded where kovu didn’t.

[@justsomefacts2118]

It fucking got me shookt when Nuka's last worlds was saying sorry to zira, knowing all he wanted was to be loved and noticed.

[@actionman9451]

I felt so sorry for Nuka. He was forever stuck in his brothers shadow always cast aside only wanted his mother’s appreciation and was shunned, he only got her attention when Simba killed him. He felt like one of those characters that was destined to be killed off and forgotten about. It would of been nice to see what his life would of been like. I don’t think Zira hated Nuka I think her hatred for Simba blinded her and she took Scar’s wishes too far and left Nuka in the cold.

[@annacobb434]

Hey I have a good challenge for you. In the princess and the frog big daddy la boaffe father of Charlotte la boaffe seems to be a single father but what happened to Charlotte’s mother? Did she die or did they get a divorce?

[@Emthecosplayer]

That sounds like a good video idea

[@arachnesakura9375]

Thats probably going to be hard indeed as Charlotte's mother is never even mention in the movie. No pictures or portaits. My best guess? She died during childbirth with Charlotte. Thats why shes so spoiled. Because he nearly lost them both. Never remarries. Just hires a lovely seamstress to create masterpiece dresses for his little girl, who also reads to her and gives her that little bit of motherly affection.

[@Emthecosplayer]

Woah

[@annacobb434]

Arachné Sakura but we would probably see pictures of her somewhere in Charlotte’s room but we don’t. I saw a picture of her and her father but no mother

[@Emthecosplayer]

I think he should do a Disney prince week or more hunchback of notre dame videos

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

Who is Nuka? First part of the Cola.

[@Dabajaws]

They also get flat if you leave them long enough..........now im sad

[@cailyngovender8539]

painhellemental 9000 Nah a little Rads would give it that lovely burn...

[@AtariiWave]

[Another settlement needs your help.]

[@flatty_egg1038]

Am I the only one who noticed that in Lion King 2,the outland lionesses and prideland lionesses have extremely different designs and kind of different colouration despite them originally being from the same pride?

[@rumor2932]

FOR EVERYONE WHO DOESNT KNOW: THERE IS A LION KING 1 , 1/2, And 2. Yes, 1/2. Look it up, u wont regret it

[@robloxbloke258]

I watched it, didn't enjoy it.

[@rumor2932]

Roblox Bloke ooooh get ur negativity outta here

[@NilasJunkyard]

What if Scar added a law? That the second son was to be the heir, because he was the second son of Ahadi? In the original script Nuka's final words to Zira were much sadder. He was supposed to say "Do I have your attention now, mother?" I grew up with TLK2 but I never really liked Nuka, now I have tears in my eyes, because I know why. I'll probably die a major disappointment to my father.

[@huntercool2232]

In the end.. His best wasn’t enough... But he tried

[@alphonsejohnson5601]

And the worst part is that when he died, His siblings showed that they truly DID love him, and now they will never get the chance to apologise and tell them that they love him in person.

[@methiae]

i literally used to watch this movie when I was 5 and still felt bad when nuka died

[@buddypine6003]

Wow. That's deep, so deep made me cry.

[@Sapphiresenthiss]

Although annoying, in a way he was always one of my favourites. Not to mention the deleted scene of his death is simply heartbreaking... He really deserved better than what he got in the movie.

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

As someone who spent most of my young life trying to "earn" my mothers affection and attention, I connected with Nuka on a personal level when I was younger. That pain of realizing that the one person who's supposed to love you unconditionally, couldn't give two shits about you, hits you right in the soul. You really will do anything in a vain attempt to please them, just as Nuka did to Zira. Of course, I'm fine now. I realized in my early teenage years that my mother wasn't worth my time, I haven't spoken to her for about 12 years and my life has been much better without her.

[@tresvantehaynes9453]

His death reminds me of an old saying,"You don't know what you got until it's gone".

[@blueotter5954]

I actually asked this question yesterday *THANK YOU WOTSO VIDEOES*

[@yo-tm4ec]

4:01 it's so sweet he's trying so hard

[@masroorkhan81]

Please do a theory on other cubs of Pridelands....Of TLK 1 and TLK 2 as we see none except Nala ad Simba and Kiara Tifu and Zuri....

[@treefrog4693]

Bro I really didn't care when nuka died but now since you decided to add more detail I feel bad as hell, thanks......alot.

[@DeeXK3000]

So basically he was the first part of the bread that no one likes to eat

[@starman9458]

It would be really cool if the Lion King had a prequel to see what Scar was like with Nuka and Zira.

[@snaketooth0943]

What, like a lion king 1 and 3/4?

[@starman9458]

@@snaketooth0943 Something like that.