Baloo
Cheerful jungle bear
A cheerful and laid-back but kind-hearted bear character from The Jungle Book.
Quotes
- 『The Bare Necessities（最低限の必要なもの）』
- 『Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities』
- “Let's take it easy”
- “The jungle is free”
- “Friends are more important than anything”
Trivia
- Baloo's name comes from the Hindi word 'Bhalu,' meaning bear.
- In the 1967 Disney film version, Baloo also handles the singing.
- The original Baloo is more strict, but in the film, he was changed to a cheerful and friendly character.
- “The Bare Necessities” is a famous insert song nominated for an Academy Award.
- Among The Jungle Book characters, he continues to be loved from children to adults.
Alternate names
Baloo
バルーおじさん
陽気なクマ
Profile
- Species
- Bear
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- He has fluffy grayish fur, a round and large build, and a gentle expression.
- Height
- About 190cm
- Weight
- About 200kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Round and large build
- Fluffy gray fur
- Gentle eyes
- Iconic items
-
- Leaf hat (depending on the work)
- Wooden stick
- None
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Laid-back and optimistic, free-spirited and generous. Loyal to friends and has a kind personality that helps those in trouble.
- Keywords
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- Cheerful
- Laid-back
- Loyal to friends
- Humorous
- Free-spirited
- Kind
- Motto
- “Life is meant to be enjoyed”
- Talents
-
- Broad knowledge
- Jungle survival skills
- Singing ability
- Skills
-
- Protecting friends
- Guiding through the jungle
- Raising children
- Motivation
- To live happily and peacefully with friends
- Habits
- Often sings 'The Bare Necessities'
- Favorite foods
- Honey, Fruit, Nuts
- Hobbies
- Singing, Napping, Jungle exploration
- Favorite colors
- Forest green
- Disliked situations
- Conflict, Danger, Sad things
History
- Backstory
- A bear living freely in the jungle. As Mowgli's good friend, he has watched over and helped with his growth.
- Debut date
- October 18, 1967
- Work title
- The Jungle Book
- Media type
- Movie
Meeting Mowgli
- Significant event
- Meeting Mowgli
- Description
- Meets the orphaned boy Mowgli and becomes a mentor figure who helps him adapt to jungle life.
The Bare Necessities singing scene
- Significant event
- The Bare Necessities singing scene
- Description
- Expresses the joy of living leisurely in nature and is one of the most famous scenes in the work.
Appearance in Disney animated film
- Significant event
- Appearance in Disney animated film
- Description
- Becomes known worldwide as a cheerful and approachable character.
Relationships
Mowgli
Protector
Protecting and raising Mowgli
Bagheera
Friend
Joint operations and advice in the jungle
Jungle animals
Jungle animals: mentor
Media appearances
The Jungle Book (1967)
Movie / Protagonist
1967 theatrical release
The Jungle Book (2016)
Movie / Supporting
Live-action film version
The Jungle Book series
Anime / Protagonist
TV anime series
Voice cast and creators
渡辺菜生子
- Voice actor
- 渡辺菜生子
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1967 anime version
Phil Harris
- Voice actor
- Phil Harris
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 1967 anime version
- Notes
- Original
Rudyard Kipling
- Creator name
- Rudyard Kipling
- Role
- Original author
Walt Disney Productions
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Productions
- Role
- Animation studio
Marc Davis
- Creator name
- Marc Davis
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Baloo plush toy
- Item name
- Baloo plush toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Baloo figure
- Item name
- Baloo figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular