I'm gonna get my stripes!
Khumba beginning his journey
Khumba is the titular protagonist of the South-African computer-animated film that has the same name. He's a young zebra born with only half his stripes on the top half of his body like a quagga.
He is voiced Jake T. Austin
What Makes Him A Shojo Hero?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Saves his clan from Phango and from drought. While it is somewhat indirect, he still has intention to do so.
- Kind/Gentle: Even to Phango.
- Bubbly: Is incredibly energetic.
- Compassionate: Towards everyone.
- Socially Awkward: Is an outcast due to being half-striped.
- Naive/Absent-Minded: Didn't notice that Skalk intended to eat him.
- Has a Crush on Someone: To Tombi.
- Optimistic: Is a huge optimist.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship/Love: Wants to get his missing stripes to keep his friendship with his clan.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Survives from falling from the same height that Phango previously fell (unlike Phango himself, who dies).
- Unnatural Hair Color: Only has a half of stripes.
- Insecure: Due to his unnatural fur color.
- Pacifistic: Gives Phango a chance to redeem himself.