Barbamama
Barbapapa's wife and a mother skilled in cooking
Barbapapa's wife with black body color, a gentle mother who is good at cooking and cares deeply for her children. She supports the family as the mother of the Barbapapa family.
Quotes
- “I can't ignore people in trouble.”
- “I want to make everyone smile with delicious meals.”
- “Family is the most important thing.”
- “A home where everyone can live with peace of mind is the best.”
- “Your happiness is my joy.”
Trivia
- Barbamama always wears a red flower on her head.
- She is very good at cooking and handles the family's nutrition.
- Barbamama's body color is black, in contrast to Barbapapa's pink.
- She and Barbapapa were born and raised in the garden, and built a family together.
- She also has the ability to change shape.
- Voice actress Keiko Han voiced her across three anime series.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Mysterious creature that can change shape
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Her entire body is black and flexible, with a red flower adorning the top of her head. A cute, rounded appearance.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Wears a red flower on top of her head
- Black body color
- Flexible body that can freely change shape
- Iconic items
-
- Red flower accessory
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Family-oriented and warm, especially cherishing her children as a mother. Skilled in cooking and concerned about the family's health. Gentle and caring.
- Keywords
-
- Skilled in cooking
- Motherly
- Caring
- Kind
- Homely
- Talents
-
- Shape-shifting ability
- All household chores
- Culinary skills
- Family health management
- Skills
-
- Child-rearing
- Communication
- Household management
- Creative uses of shape-shifting
- Motivation
- To support the family and protect the happiness and safety of her children.
- Favorite foods
- Home cooking, Healthy meals
- Favorite places
- Home, Garden, Safe places
History
- Backstory
- After Barbapapa searched various places and returned home, a black-colored being was born from the garden and became Barbapapa's wife. As the mother of the mysterious shape-shifting creature family, she plays an important role in supporting the children's growth and family bonds.
- Debut date
- 1970s
- Work title
- Barbapapa
- Media type
- Manga
Meeting and marriage with Barbapapa
- Significant event
- Meeting and marriage with Barbapapa
- Description
- After Barbapapa searched various places for companions, he married Barbamama who was born in the garden, and they built a family.
Birth of the children
- Significant event
- Birth of the children
- Description
- Seven children are born between Barbamama and Barbapapa.
Anime adaptation
- Significant event
- Anime adaptation
- Description
- Appeared as the family mother in multiple anime series starting from 1974.
Relationships
Barbapapa
Spouse
Husband. Barbamama's good partner, supporting the family together.
Barbabravo
Child
Eldest son. A reliable child who is the pillar of the family.
Barbazoo
Child
Second son. Gentle personality who loves nature and animals.
Barbabright
Child
Third son. Invention-loving science boy.
Barbabeau
Child
Fourth son. Artistic and good at drawing.
Barbalib
Child
Eldest daughter. Intellectual and dependable.
Barbalala
Child
Second daughter. Gentle and loves music.
Barbabelle
Child
Third daughter. Fashion-loving and emotionally rich.
Lolita
Pet
The family pet dog, causes trouble but is a family member.
Toucan-kun
Friend
A tropical bird who is friends with Barbazoo.
Barbapapa family
Barbapapa family: mother
Media appearances
Barbapapa
Manga / Protagonist
Barbapapa (1974 version)
Anime / Supporting
April 4, 1977 to March 27, 1978, broadcast on Tokyo Channel 12
Barbapapa (1990 version)
Anime / Supporting
1990s VHS video release
Barbapapa Around the World (1999 version)
Anime / Supporting
July 5, 1999 to October 8, 1999, NHK Educational TV broadcast
Sekisui House CM
Commercial / Cameo
Asahi Kasei Saran Wrap CM
Commercial / Cameo
Voice cast and creators
潘恵子
- Voice actor
- 潘恵子
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1974 version and 1990 version anime
潘恵子
- Voice actor
- 潘恵子
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1999 version anime
Annette Tison
- Creator name
- Annette Tison
- Role
- Original author
Talus Taylor
- Creator name
- Talus Taylor
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Barbamama plush toy
- Item name
- Barbamama plush toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Barbapapa Family Doll Set
- Item name
- Barbapapa Family Doll Set
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular