Barbabeau
The youngest artist with black fur
The youngest child in the Barbapapa family, characterized by black fur. Possesses artistic talents, loves drawing, and is a nearsighted mysterious creature.
Quotes
- “Let's change shape and express freely”
- “The paintbrush is the voice of my heart”
- “Everyone is working, but I'm engraving art here”
Trivia
- Barbabeau is nearsighted but does not use glasses or contacts.
- In 'Barbapapa Island Building', there is a scene where he draws pictures alone for the family.
- Artistic talents were established in the later series.
- Rich in emotional expression, sometimes throws tantrums when stressed.
- Has a spoiled youngest child side but is family-oriented.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Mysterious creature
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Youngest child character covered in black fur. Can freely change shape and is particularly small in stature among the family.
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Covered in black fur all over the body
- Nearsighted with poor vision
- Youngest and fourth son
- Iconic items
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- Paintbrush
- Paintings
- Sculpting tools
- Canvas
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Artistic temperament
- Detailed personality
- Has a strong curiosity and passion for art. Likes patterns and sculpting, creative and a bit delicate among the family. Sometimes takes out stress on others, but basically kind and emotionally rich.
- Keywords
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- Artistic
- Nearsighted
- Family-oriented
- Emotionally rich
- Delicate
- Slightly introverted
- Motto
- “Let's change shape and express freely”
- Talents
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- Shape-changing ability (Barba-trick)
- Artistic sense
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Observation skills
- Skills
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- Drawing with a paintbrush
- Sculpting
- Recording family's work in paintings
- Motivation
- To master art and express family and world events in form.
- Habits
- Often draws pictures and doesn't always join family work, but says it's because he's taking important records behind the scenes.
- Hobbies
- Drawing pictures, Sculpture, Art appreciation
- Favorite foods
- Cheese, Fruit
- Favorite places
- Home atelier, Outdoors in nature
- Disliked situations
- Forced work, Excessive cheering
History
- Backstory
- The youngest of the 7 children born between Barbapapa and Mama who were born in the garden. Covered in black fur and gifted in art. Devotes himself to art and sculpture at home, sometimes pursuing unique expressions different from family work. Nearsighted but does not use contacts or glasses.
- Debut date
- 1970s
- Work title
- Barbapapa
- Media type
- Manga
First appearance in picture book series
- Significant event
- First appearance in picture book series
- Description
- Appeared in the Barbapapa picture book series in the 1970s.
Appearance in first anime
- Significant event
- Appearance in first anime
- Description
- Appeared in the 1974 TV anime version 'Barbapapa', voiced by Chiyako Shibahara.
Appearance in third anime
- Significant event
- Appearance in third anime
- Description
- Also appeared in the 1999 NHK Educational TV broadcast 'Barbapapa Around the World'.
Relationships
Barbapapa
Father
Father and family leader. Barbabeau is particularly doted on as the youngest.
Barbamama
Mother
Mother. Caring and cherishes the children.
Barbabravo
Sibling
Eldest son. Family leader figure.
Barbazoo
Sibling
Second son. Loves living creatures and knowledgeable in natural science.
Barbabright
Sibling
Third son. Math and science inventor enthusiast. Especially close with Barbabeau.
Barbalib
Sibling
Eldest daughter. Knowledgeable and reliable.
Barbalala
Sibling
Second daughter. Gentle and laid-back.
Barbabelle
Sibling
Third daughter. Fashion lover and strong-willed. Often fights with Barbabeau.
Barbabright
Best friend
Often bonds over art and science talk, and shares complaints.
Lolita
Pet
Family's pet dog and troublemaker who sometimes shakes up the family.
Barbapapa family
Barbapapa family: unknown
Media appearances
Barbapapa Picture Book Series
Manga / Supporting
1970s～
Barbapapa (1974 version)
Anime / Supporting
1977年4月4日～1978年3月27日
Barbapapa (1990 version)
Anime / Supporting
VHS発売含む
Barbapapa Around the World (1999 version)
Anime / Supporting
1999年7月5日～10月8日
Voice cast and creators
Chiyako Shibahara
- Voice actor
- Chiyako Shibahara
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1974 version anime
Annette Tison
- Creator name
- Annette Tison
- Role
- Original author
Talus Taylor
- Creator name
- Talus Taylor
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Barbabeau Figure
- Item name
- Barbabeau Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Barbabeau Plush
- Item name
- Barbabeau Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular