The Lion Guard: 5 Years Since

, often referred to as 5 Years Since, TLG5, or TLG:5YS, is a special episode of Siblings In Action that released on November 3, 2024, as an episode of the Senior Season arc. This episode focuses on the cast and crew of The Lion Guard.
== Summary ==
Five years ago, The Lion Guard ended. And now, they're back with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, deleted clips that nearly made it on air, tales from their time in the spotlight, and so much more!
== Major Events ==
* The cast and crew of The Lion Guard sits down with Disney Channel star Jordan Fisher to talk about the behind-the-scenes of The Lion Guard.
* Some deleted clips air, and the cast reflects on the filming process.
* Everyone on set pays a tribute to the deceased cast and crew, as well as other people they wanted to memorialize.
* Kovu proposes to Kiara on air.
* Some cast members (particularly Flora) talk about the difficulties of managing multiple shows at once, as well as other highs and lows on the set.
** Flora in particular details bullying from peers because of being on this show despite their age through their time on the show (9-12).
* The full cast sings “Here Comes The Lion Guard” as the curtains close and the episode ends.
== Plot ==
The special opens with Jordan Fisher opening the curtains and bowing before introducing himself. As the cheering dies down, Jordan then introduces the main cast of The Lion Guard one by one.
Flora begins tearing up when talking about Badili, who was a close friend of theirs.
REST TBA; FINALS AND WRITER'S BLOCK MAKE FOR A TERRIBLE COMBO
== Characters ==
* Fuli Haraka-Sana
* Florencea "Flora" Linniaro
* Kion Gozi
* Makini Majizila
* Angelica "Anga" Kimani
* Jasiri Meritta
* Madoa Meritta
* Kiara Gozi
* Tiffani "Tiifu" Akinyi
* Zuri Juma
* Bunga Bondaruk
* Beshte Uduike
* Ono
* Janja
* Cheezi
* Chungu
* Vitani Faraji
* Kovu Faraji
* Rani Iyengar
* Nirmala Rao
* Baliyo Iyengar
* Surak Kulkarni
* Mtoto Tembo
* Malina "Ma" Tembo
* Zito Tembo
* Zigo Bakaluba
== Voice Actors ==
* Beau Black
* Diamond White
* Max Charles
* Joshua Rush
* Atticus Shaffer
* Bryana Salaz
* Beyoncé
* Rob Lowe
* Frank Todaro
* Landry Bender
* Maia Mitchell
* Dusan Brown
* Jordan Fisher
* Peyton Elizabeth Lee
* David Oyelowo
* Yvette Nicole Brown
== Production ==
The special was confirmed on August 18, 2024, and filming had begun on the same day. Filming occurred on November 2 of the same year, with November 3 being the confirmed release date.
== Soundtrack ==
* "Glide and Joy" (from Inside Out 2) (teaser theme)
* "Dreaming of You" by Selena (trailer theme)
* "May There Be Peace"
* "King" by Lauren Aquilina
* Africa by Toto
* "Secret Base (Kimigakuretamono)" (10 Years After Version)
* "heart beat" from A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi)
* "prc" from A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi)
* "Keating's Triumph" from Dead Poets Society
* "Enchanted (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift
* "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson (main cast celebrating the class of 2024)
* "lit (var)" from A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi)
* "Sorewa Chiisana Hikarinoyouna (from Erased (Boku Dake Ga Inai Machi))''
* "Secret Base (Kimigakuretamono)" (Dima Lancaster version) (ending theme)
* "Here Comes the Lion Guard"
== Quotes ==
* "We're baaaack!" - the whole cast, promos
== Gallery ==
TLG5 Logo.png|Promo/Inital Logo
== Critical Reception ==
== Trivia ==
* This episode aired exactly 5 years after The Lion Guard ended, and exactly 7 years after the airing of the episode "The Bite of Kenge".
** This was planned by the author and production team.
* This episode is the first anniversary special in the Siblings in Action universe since “Blazing Through 10 Years!” (in which Flora also appears).
** Both episodes are in front of live audiences.
* Contrary to the canon version of The Lion Guard, this special is rated TV-14 rather than TV-Y.
* This episode is dedicated to the memory of Badili Kadtsyn, Mapigano Kuznetsov Bilyk, Zira Faraji, Nuka Faraji, Ushari Nyoka, Janna Kulkarni, Ãnanda Iyengar, Sãhasí Iyengar, Mahi Tembo, Mufasa Gozi, Sarabi Gozi, Sarafina Kipkirui, Nafasi Kipkirui, Russi Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, Lynette DuPree, Rachael Lillis, Sayuri, Liam Payne, the KyoAni Studio Fire victims, the Sewol Ferry Tragedy victims, Billy Kametz, Madge Sinclair, and James Earl Jones.
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