Prince Hans
The 13th prince and antagonist of Frozen
The 13th prince of the neighboring Southern Isles, invited to Elsa's coronation ceremony, and the story's villain. He first appears as a charming young man, but his true identity is a calculating villain obsessed with lust for power.
Quotes
- I love crazy
- If only there was someone out there who truly loved you
- I'm going to marry Anna and become king of Arendelle
Trivia
- In early drafts, Elsa was the villain, but ultimately Hans became the villain.
- Hans's costume is inspired by Norwegian traditional bunad.
- Voice actor Santino Fontana was cast based on his acclaimed Broadway performances.
- The lyrics of 'Love Is an Open Door' express the reasons Anna is drawn to Hans.
- In Once Upon a Time, he is depicted as a more ruthless and malicious character.
- In Kingdom Hearts III, a boss character materialized from Hans's darkness appears.
Alternate names
Prince Hans Westergaard
Hans
Hans Westergaard
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Handsome princely appearance. Black hair, wearing attire reminiscent of Norwegian traditional bunad, giving a heroic and strong impression.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Handsome features
- Black-collared jacket
- Epaulets (shoulder insignia)
- Aiguillettes (decorative cords)
- Iconic items
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- Bunad-style jacket
- Sword
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calculating
- Detailed personality
- Outwardly a kind and charming prince, but possesses a dual nature, acting ruthlessly and cunningly for his ambitions of power and throne succession. At first meeting, he pretends to be a sincere romantic, gains Anna's trust, but behind the scenes is a strategist plotting to seize the kingdom of Arendelle.
- Keywords
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- Charming
- Cunning
- Power-hungry
- Two-faced
- Ruthless
- Schemer
- Talents
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- Acting
- Strategic planning
- Eloquence
- Social graces
- Skills
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- Swordsmanship
- Political maneuvering
- Manipulation
- Motivation
- To overturn his impossible position for throne succession as the 13th prince of the Southern Isles and become king of Arendelle.
- Favorite foods
- unknown
- Hobbies
- Socializing, Scheming
- Favorite colors
- unknown
- Disliked situations
- Failure, Plan setbacks
History
- Backstory
- Born as the 13th prince of the Southern Isles, but due to his tenuous connection to the throne, he ambitiously targets Arendelle's throne. Upon arriving for Elsa's coronation, he approaches Anna and gains her favor, but inwardly was using Anna to achieve his own goals.
- Debut date
- November 27, 2013
- Work title
- Frozen
- Media type
- Movie
Attends Elsa's coronation
- Significant event
- Attends Elsa's coronation
- Description
- Arrives in Arendelle, collides with Anna's horse, and immediately approaches her.
Proposes to Anna
- Significant event
- Proposes to Anna
- Description
- Proposes marriage immediately to Anna, who fell in love at first sight, and it is accepted, but his true intent is to usurp the throne.
Reveals his true villainous nature
- Significant event
- Reveals his true villainous nature
- Description
- When Anna freezes, he pretends to give a true love's kiss, exposes his true nature, and plots to kill Elsa.
Confrontation with Anna and defeat
- Significant event
- Confrontation with Anna and defeat
- Description
- Draws his sword to stab Elsa, but Anna sacrifices herself to stop him, and he ultimately falls into the sea and is captured.
Appearance in Once Upon a Time
- Significant event
- Appearance in Once Upon a Time
- Description
- Appears in the live-action drama version, portrayed as an even more malicious character.
Relationships
Unknown brothers (implied in the film)
Involved in the throne struggle alongside his brothers, but a hostile relationship is also implied.
Duke of Weselton
Rival
Conspires with the Duke of Weselton to assassinate Elsa but ultimately betrays him.
Southern Isles royalty
Southern Isles royalty: unknown
Media appearances
Frozen
Movie / Protagonist
2013 theatrical release
Frozen Fever
Movie / Cameo
2015 short film
Once Upon a Time (season 4)
Anime / Supporting
2014 live-action drama
Frozen the Musical
Musical / Protagonist
2017 onwards
Disney Magic Kingdoms
Game / Supporting
Limited-time unlock
Kingdom Hearts III
Game / Antagonist
2019
Once Upon a Studio - 100 Years of Wonder-
ShortPlay / Cameo
2023
Voice cast and creators
Eisuke Tsuda
- Voice actor
- Eisuke Tsuda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical, shorts, dub
Santino Fontana
- Voice actor
- Santino Fontana
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Theatrical, shorts
Tyler Jacob Moore
- Voice actor
- Tyler Jacob Moore
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Once Upon a Time (live-action drama)
Chris Buck
- Creator name
- Chris Buck
- Role
- Original author
Jennifer Lee
- Creator name
- Jennifer Lee
- Role
- Original author
Santino Fontana
- Creator name
- Santino Fontana
- Role
- voiceActor
Eisuke Tsuda
- Creator name
- Eisuke Tsuda
- Role
- voiceActor
Related goods
Hans figure
- Item name
- Hans figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Hans plush
- Item name
- Hans plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Frozen musical merchandise
- Item name
- Frozen musical merchandise
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited