Banzai is the second hyena of the trio. He is quick-tempered, hostile, gluttonous, and reckless, thinking with his teeth first. However, he constantly submits to Shenzi, who is both smarter and more self-controlled than him. He is the greediest of the three, frequently making references to hunger, and asking for food. He also speaks and acts without thinking. Otherwise, Banzai appears to be Shenzi's intellectual equal.