Take it with a pinch of salt
If you thought the drama ends there you have another thing coming. The producers of Kimba found it hard to believe that The Lion King’s directors, who grew up in the sixties, had never heard of Kimba. It does sound a bit far-fetched to us as well.
The production company of Kimba was allegedly urged to sue Disney for copyrights but refused because “they’re a small company that wouldn’t stand a chance in court against Disney.”