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Disney Reignites an Old Controversy with Mufasa's White Lion Villain

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Disney reignites decades-old debate over 'Kimba the White Lion' with new 'Mufasa' villain
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  • The white lion villain in 'Mufasa: The Lion King' is strikingly similar to the title character in the Japanese anime 'Kimba the White Lion', which debuted in the 1960s
  • Disney has long been accused of ripping off 'Kimba' with their own 'Lion King' franchise, and this latest villain seems to pour more fuel on the fiery controversy
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Mufasa, Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King, Kimba the White Lion
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