Diana Barry
Anne's best friend and kind girl
Anne Shirley's best friend, a girl characterized by kindness and cheerfulness. She has black hair, black eyes, and plump rose-colored cheeks that leave a strong impression.
Quotes
- “bosom friend” – title for Anne and Diana's best friendship
- “I think more of you than anyone else”
Trivia
- Mistakenly gave currant wine instead of raspberry cordial, temporarily breaking the best friend relationship
- Birthday in February, one year older than Anne
- Her mother once refused her association with Anne
- Has a younger sister named Minnie May
- Habit of always laughing before speaking
Alternate names
Diana Barry
Diana
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- 02-??
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A plump girl with rose-colored cheeks, beautiful black hair, and black eyes. Slightly shorter than Anne.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- rose-colored cheeks
- plump figure
- black eyes
- Iconic items
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- gray house in the orchard
- raspberry cordial
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- kind
- Detailed personality
- Cheerful and lively, kind-hearted and helpful. Loves reading, always smiling, and devotedly supports Anne as her friend.
- Keywords
-
- best friend
- compassion
- cheerful
- smile
- book lover
- devoted
- Talents
-
- heart that values friendship
- good listener
- homely consideration
- Skills
-
- hosting tea parties
- reading
- household help
- Motivation
- To cherish her friendship with Anne and spend bright, fun days.
- Habits
- Laughs before speaking and maintains a gentle demeanor.
- Favorite foods
- raspberry cordial, sweets in general
- Hobbies
- reading, tea parties
History
- Backstory
- Diana lives with her family in a small gray house deep in an orchard on Prince Edward Island. Her mother is strict, and there was a temporary rift in her relationship with Anne due to the currant wine incident, but they reconciled through Anne's devoted nursing, deepening their friendship.
- Debut date
- 1908-06
- Work title
- Anne of Green Gables
- Media type
- Manga
Accidentally giving currant wine incident
- Significant event
- Accidentally giving currant wine incident
- Description
- At a tea party, Anne mistakenly gave Diana currant wine instead of raspberry cordial, enraging her mother and leading to a temporary break in friendship, but they later reconciled
Nursing sister Minnie May
- Significant event
- Nursing sister Minnie May
- Description
- During sister Minnie May's fever, Anne stayed overnight to nurse her, leading her mother to forgive Anne
Continuation of friendship with Anne
- Significant event
- Continuation of friendship with Anne
- Description
- They support each other and build a friendship that becomes a pillar of growth
Relationships
Mrs. Barry
Mother
Strict but loving mother who cares for her daughters. Diana's mother, who temporarily severed her relationship with Anne.
Minnie May
Sibling
Younger sister. Helped by Anne when she had a fever.
Anne Shirley
Best friend
Even after the currant wine incident, deepened bond through nursing and continued best friend relationship
Avonlea children
Avonlea children: unknown
Media appearances
Anne of Green Gables (1979 version)
Anime / Protagonist
1979 TV series
Hello Anne ~Before Green Gables
Anime / Supporting
2009 TV series
Anne Shirley (2025 planned)
Anime / Supporting
Scheduled for NHK E-Tele broadcast
Anne of Green Gables (2016 film)
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2016
Anne of Green Gables manga version
Manga
Voice cast and creators
岸尾だいすけ
- Voice actor
- 岸尾だいすけ
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Drama CD version as Diana
Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Creator name
- Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Role
- Original author
M. A. and W. A. J. Claus
- Creator name
- M. A. and W. A. J. Claus
- Role
- Illustrator
L.C. Page & Co.
- Creator name
- L.C. Page & Co.
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Diana Barry PVC figure
- Item name
- Diana Barry PVC figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Anne of Green Gables collection postcard set
- Item name
- Anne of Green Gables collection postcard set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular