He constantly makes preposterous laws and oppresses his subjects, though he is oblivious to how much he is hated by the angry animal citizens, due to how his main servants, the hyena Chancellor (with his beautiful parrot assistant, Ricardo) and gorilla General Glump, constantly flatter and cajole towards him.

One of the few cases where Max is astute to political problems is when he inspects his troops on parade and remarks how undisciplined they are.

Raj is aware of issues and has a well-trained military, but rules over a smaller and poorer kingdom than Max's.

Upon learning of Max's capture and the Chancellor's betrayal, General Glump seeks out Irwin and asks for his help.

During his ruse, he also repeals all of Max's ludicrous laws, thus winning the hearts of the animal citizens, including Leonette.

Glump manages to save Max from hunter's camp and they both return to find the kingdom under attack by Emperor Raj and his army.

The soldiers quickly fall into disarray due to Irwin's ineptitude, but the citizens join the fight to repay his kindness.