by Don » September 21st, 2019, 4:09 am
Perhaps the best evidence that the world of The Lion Guard takes place on another planet can be seen in the episode, 'The Harmattan'.
Since the Pridelands is set in what is supposed to be Africa and Pride Rock is still within sight at the border region of the Backlands, we can assume that the Back Lands are also set in Africa.
Immediately after making through the sandstorm in the Backlands, Anga was already able to see the mountains inhabited by Japanese macaques.
There is no way that Anga, not even with her powers as the keenest of sight, could see the mountains of Japan from her location in Africa.
The only plausible explanation (other than movie or TV magic) is that the world of the Lion Guard takes place on another planet, where the landmasses are less widely dispersed, not unlike the ancient supercontinent of Pangaea.
The animals, habitats and cultural influences of this planet mirror those on real-life Planet Earth. But it's not Planet Earth itself.