Baliyo

* Teenager
* Cub

―Baliyo's catchphrase | ”

**Baliyo** is a young male lion, who lives at the Tree of Life. He is a member of the Night Pride, the younger brother of Rani, and the grandson of Janna.

## Appearance

Baliyo’s pelt is brown, while his muzzle, paws, and underbelly are paler in color.

He has a brown head tuft. His eyes are blue.

## Personality

Baliyo possesses a cheerful energy that contrasts with his sister Rani’s more serious nature. He is energetic and impetuous, often throwing himself into dangerous situations that require the intervention of his teammates.

In times of trial, Baliyo is avoidant, preferring to ignore his problems. However, when pushed, he values his family members over his own comforts. As a member of the Night Pride, Baliyo is tenacious and hard-working. Even when fatigued, he accomplishes tasks to the best of his ability and proves to be a formidable fighter.

## History

### Backstory

Baliyo was born into the royal family of the Tree of Life, as the son of Jivin and Maya, and the younger brother of Rani.

Shortly after his birth, a peace treaty was agreed upon between Leopon Plains, and the Tree of Life.

As Baliyo grew, he became known for his fun-loving and carefree nature, and his attachment to his older sister, Rani.

As the second-born cub, Baliyo soon began to learn some aspects of ruling, alongside his older sister, in order to provide support to her during her future reign.

When Baliyo reached adolescence, he began to assist his older sister, and Mhina in protecting all that reside within the Tree of Life, and Leopon Plains.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands

#### The Pride Lands Games

Baliyo and the rest of the Tree of Life delegation arrive in the Pride Lands a day before the Pride Lands Games, and are taken to Pride Rock. During the games, Baliyo competes second in every challenge for the Tree of Life team. In the stone throw, he scores three points, and in the stick toss, he scores five points. In the wrestling challenge, Baliyo faces Imanif, and he easily pins the other lion to the ground. He later sleeps in the Lair of the Lion Guard.

#### Kion and Nguruma's Birthday

Baliyo attends Kion and Nguruma's birthday celebration. When enemies attack, he is assigned to help stop Makucha's Leap. He later sleeps in the Lair.

#### A Fragile Hope

Baliyo huddles beside his sick father, and the Lion Guard, Nguruma, Anga, and Mhina and his siblings join him and Rani. Anika gives him goatweed to ease his grief, and like Rani, doesn't want Jivin to die. He nuzzles against Maya's side as she reassures the siblings that everything will be okay. When it is announced that Jivin will make a full recovery, Baliyo rushes to his father's side, pressing himself against his body.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands

Baliyo is now a teenager. When Anga reports that he and a party from the Tree of Life are at the watering hole, the Lion Guard and their allies go to retrieve them, and they are escorted to Pride Rock. Jivin explains that his children have come to help the Guard, and Kion invites them to come on today's patrol. Satisfied, he bids Rani and Baliyo farewell, telling them to help the Lion Guard handle the Outlanders, and Baliyo promises they will. He and Rani follow their friends out into the Pride Lands, soon completing a patrol in Mizimu Grove when Ono says that Sarabi is being attacked at Urembo River by Kiburi's Float. They rush there to stop them, and Kion orders Baliyo, Rani, Jasiri, and Anga to take on Nduli and Tamka. All charge forward, and after a while, Kion calls for a regroup. Once everyone is behind him, he unleashes the Roar of the Elders, and sends the crocodiles flying away. When most of the Guard, Anga, and Jasiri leave, Rani states that they should return to Pride Rock, and they all head back. Jivin asks his children if they're ready to go, and they nod in confirmation. As he leaves, Baliyo thanks Kion for letting them patrol.

Later, Fuli asks who will join the patrol, and Kion believes Rani, Baliyo, Mhina, and his siblings will. After the kingdom delegations are taken to Pride Rock, Rani and Baliyo step forward, with Rani requesting that they join the patrol. Kion agrees, leading the Guard and their allies on a patrol of Urembo Meadows. Suddenly, Anga reports that Kuuma and Mahuluti are being attacked by Kiburi and his float at Lake Shangaza, and the patrol rushes over there to save them. Kion assigns all of them except for Mhina to fight the float. Soon, Kion calls everyone behind him, and he uses the Roar on Kiburi's Float, sending them away. The rest of the Guard and their allies, sans Kion and Mhina, then head in the direction of Pride Rock. Some time afterward, Maya mentions Rafiki's discovery of a mark, and Baliyo asks what it means. Jivin reveals that Scar has returned, saying that they must train, and Rani and Baliyo share a glance. Rani asks her brother if he can train a team in Marsh Forest, to which he states that she's got it.

When Scar commences his war on the Pride Lands, Baliyo is one of the many animals gathered at the base of Pride Rock. After Zazu reports that the Lion Guard is outnumbered and outmatched, Simba sends Jivin, Rani, and Baliyo to Mizimu Grove to help Fuli and Beshte. Upon arriving, Baliyo points out that they clearly need their assistance, and he asks Jivin what they'll do. He says that they'll help Beshte, who is facing off with Reirei and Goigoi, and they charge into battle. They send Goigoi flying away, and Jivin praises Baliyo, to which he thanks him. Shortly after, Kion's family is attacked by Kucha's Clan at Pride Rock, and Rani, Baliyo, and Jasiri surround Kambu on three sides, confusing him. After the hyenas are defeated, Scar appears to the crowd, and Baliyo watches as he addresses them. Once he vanishes, Kion reassures everyone that he was just trying to scare them, and Baliyo mutters that it's working. Just a few minutes later, Baliyo is still left in shock over the appearance of Scar. Later, Baliyo participates in the final battle for the Pride Lands.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy

Baliyo is one of the Night Pride members gathered inside the Tree when the Lion Guard arrive to see Janna. The next day, he gathers with the Night Pride in the Tree for Ono's healing; when that is done, the pride heads out on patrol with the Lion Guard. They arrive at Rocky Mountains, and soon, they fend off an attack from Reth's Pride in the Tundra. Upon arriving at Marsh Forest, Bunga mentions using his stink, and Baliyo comments that it was awesome. Later, Baliyo settles outside the Tree of Life with the Night Pride and Lion Guard. Shortly after, the Lion Guard and Night Pride gather outside the Tree of Life and head out on a patrol of Desert Plains. When Ullu reports an attack on Cek's Flock in Winter Woods, the Lion Guard and Night Pride rush there to fight off the army of predators. During the battle, Ora bites Baliyo on his leg, temporarily paralyzing him. Infuriated, Rani rushes to her brother's defense, slamming Ora into his bank. Nirmala helps Baliyo onto Surak’s back, and together, they move him away from the battlefield. Once the army retreats, Rani approaches Baliyo, nuzzling his cheek and asking if he's okay, to which he responds that he'll be fine.

When Kion admits that Makucha and his friends followed the Lion Guard to the Tree of Life, Rani reprimands him, reminding him that they've hurt Baliyo and Fuli. Later, Baliyo joins the Lion Guard, Night Pride, and Kingiza on a patrol of Marsh Forest. On another day, Baliyo joins another patrol in Bamboo Woods. Some time afterward, the Lion Guard, Night Pride, and Kingiza are patrolling Ciso River when Ullu and Cara fly up to them, frantically reporting that Reth and his pride are viciously attacking Saumu's Pounce in Marsh Forest, and mortified, Rani orders Baliyo and Anga to find Kion immediately. Replying that she's got it, Baliyo dashes off with Anga. In a grassy field, he scouts the terrain, asking Anga if she's found Kion yet, to which she responds in the negative. However, she locates him pacing in front of tall rock spires, which Baliyo identifies as Cikha Escarpment, and they dash up to him. Once Kion is notified of the situation, they head to Marsh Forest, and while Kion duels Kariuki and Slash with Mhina, Baliyo and Anga fight Reth with Sâhasí and Surak. Eventually, Reth retreats, but not before warning that their next attack will be much more morbid. Some time afterward, Baliyo is on patrol with the Lion Guard and Night Pride in Marsh Forest. After the patrol discusses Kion and Mhina's relationship, he teases Rani that she's in love as well and has "nothing left to figure out."

Everyone, amused, chuckles as Rani demands what he means in embarrassment. Baliyo tells her to save it, describing the way she has been unable to take her eyes off of Kingiza since the day he arrived at the Tree - they clearly have something. Mansa adds that it's almost like Rani wants Kingiza on the Night Pride, causing her to growl that they're the worst. Surprised, Baliyo compliments Mansa for how good he can tease his sister and her future mate, further embarrassing Rani and Kingiza. He joyfully responds that he's a good one, drawn to the lion for his bravery, kindness, and ability to fight. When Ullu and Cara report that the army of predators is attacking in two locations, Baliyo is one of the Night Pride members that travels to Winter Woods to rescue the Amur leopards from the komodo dragons. Later, Baliyo patrols with the Lion Guard and Night Pride in the Tundra and Desert Plains before relaxing inside the Tree of Life. When the entrance to the den is blocked with a boulder during the final battle with the army of predators, Baliyo exclaims that they're trapped, and although he and a few other strong members of the Night Pride try moving the boulder, their efforts are in vain. After Kion frees the Night Pride, they rush outside, and Baliyo greets a heavily-injured Rani, nuzzling to her and demanding who wounded her so severely, steadying her. Weeks later, Baliyo is one of the Night Pride members that gathers outside the Tree of Life to bid farewell to the Lion Guard, Makini, and Nguruma.

## Family

* **Father:**Jivin
* **Mother:**Maya
* **Sister:**Rani
* **Maternal Grandparents:**Sãhasí and Ãnanda
* **Paternal Grandparents:**Janna and Dayaalu
* **Uncle:**Surak
* **Aunt:**Nirmala
* **Cousins:**Aminia and Danyal
* **Other Cousins:** Kovu and Vitani
* **Distant Cousins:** Amira, Shauri, Denahi, Belee, Nita, Na‘Zyia, and Marigold
* **Niece:**Aiysha
* **Nephews:**Joshi and Zahur
* **Brother-in-law:**Kingiza

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## Trivia

* He is the same age as Denahi and Belee.
* Baliyo is voiced by Hudson Yang.
* Baliyo is one of the few male lions to lack whiskers.