Taka always wanted a brother, and then gets that with Mufasa. The two become inseparable, however, it’s obvious from the start that Taka will eventually become Scar, Mufasa’s former-brother ...

The old mandrill explained that Mufasa hadn't been born a king but became one after a long journey that brought him together with Scar ... Walt Disney elevated simple cartoons to an art form ...

As a prequel to “The Lion King,” the film explores the origins of Mufasa, revealing his struggles as an orphaned cub and his deep bond with Taka, the lion who would later become Scar.