Barbazoo

The second son who loves living creatures

The second son with yellow body color and a gentle personality who loves living creatures. Knowledgeable in natural sciences.

Quotes

  • Barbatric!
  • Let's cherish nature.
  • Let's all work together to protect the animals.
  • Let's explore together forever.
  • I can't leave troubled creatures alone.

Trivia

  • The name is derived from the French term for cotton candy 'Barbe à papa'.
  • Barbazoo particularly dotes on the toucan, a tropical bird.
  • Set as a vegetarian who does not eat meat.
  • Despite having completely different personalities from his younger brother Barbabeau, they get along well.
  • Voice actors changed frequently in the first anime.
  • The anime theme song was produced separately in Japan.

Alternate names

Barbazoo Barbablu

Tags

Barbapapa Shape-shifting creature Children's literature Environmental education Family Natural sciences Animal lover Yellow France

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Profile

Species
Shape-shifting creature
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has a soft, rounded yellow body shape.
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Yellow body color
  • Rounded soft body shape
  • Characteristic cute facial features
Iconic items
  • Hat
  • Magnifying glass
  • Toucan-kun (pet bird)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Loves living creatures, highly curious, and rich in natural science knowledge. Family-oriented with a gentle demeanor.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Animal lover
  • Curious
  • Knowledgeable
  • Highly cooperative
Motto
Let's cherish nature
Talents
  • Inherently deep affection for animals
  • High powers of observation
  • Understanding of natural environments
Skills
  • Knowledgeable in natural sciences
  • Caring for plants and animals
  • Knowledge of environmental issues
Motivation
To protect plants, animals, and natural environments, and to adventure around the world with family and friends.
Habits
Always dotes on Toucan-kun and frequently talks to it.
Animal
Toucan, Tropical birds, All natural creatures in general
Favorite foods
Vegetarian meals, Fruits
Favorite colors
Yellow
Hobbies
Animal observation, Nature exploration
Disliked insects
Pests
Disliked situations
Animal abuse, Nature destruction

History

Backstory
The second son of the Barbapapa family, with yellow body color, loves living creatures, and has a deep interest in natural sciences. Keeps a tropical bird named Toucan-kun as a pet, and travels to various places with family and friends to help plants and animals.
Debut date
1970s
Work title
Barbapapa
Media type
Manga

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
Appeared in the original picture book of the Barbapapa series.

Anime adaptation (1974 version)

Significant event
Anime adaptation (1974 version)
Description
Broadcast began on Tokyo Channel 12, voice actor Yoko Matsuoka.

Anime adaptation (1990 version)

Significant event
Anime adaptation (1990 version)
Description
VHS released by Sony Group.

Anime adaptation (third series - 1999 version)

Significant event
Anime adaptation (third series - 1999 version)
Description
Broadcast on NHK Educational TV, with many episodes themed on nature and environmental issues.

Relationships

Barbapapa

Father

Reliable father who watches over with deep affection.

Barbabravo

Sibling

Eldest brother and leader figure. Sometimes acts together in detective play.

Barbabright

Sibling

Science-loving third son. Collaborates as comrades, but average compatibility.

Barbabeau

Sibling

Artist-like youngest brother. Sometimes a confidant who listens to complaints.

Barbalib

Sibling

Intellectual eldest daughter. Good compatibility.

Barbalala

Sibling

Music-loving second daughter. Friendly relationship.

Barbabelle

Sibling

Fashion-loving third daughter. Sometimes conflicts.

Toucan-kun

Pet

Tropical bird doted on by Barbazoo, like a best friend.

Lolita

Mascot

The family's pet dog that often causes trouble.

Barbapapa family

Barbapapa family: unknown

Media appearances

Barbapapa Picture Book Series

Manga / Protagonist

1970s~

Barbapapa (1974 version)

Anime / Supporting

April 4, 1977 to March 27, 1978

Barbapapa (1990 version)

Anime / Supporting

VHS release, Amazon Prime Video streaming

Barbapapa Around the World (1999 version)

Anime / Supporting

July 5, 1999 to October 8, 1999 NHK Education

Voice cast and creators

Yoko Matsuoka

Voice actor
Yoko Matsuoka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1974 anime version

Kei Tomiyama

Voice actor
Kei Tomiyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1990 anime version

Annette Tison

Creator name
Annette Tison
Role
Original author

Talus Taylor

Creator name
Talus Taylor
Role
Original author

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Studio Pierrot

Creator name
Studio Pierrot
Role
Animation studio

Topcraft

Creator name
Topcraft
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Barbapapa Plush Toy

Item name
Barbapapa Plush Toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Barbapapa Figure

Item name
Barbapapa Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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