Gu-tan

U-tan's companion and gluttonous fairy in the belly of an insect

U-tan's companion, a gluttonous fairy character living in the stomach of an insect. Loves to eat, and its head antennae react to the sound or smell of delicious food. Dexterous, shows gestures like holding a shovel. Speaks with 'guー' at the end of sentences.

Quotes

  • Guu!
  • Delicious, guu!
  • Pikopiko, guu!

Trivia

  • Antennae on the head twitch when detecting delicious things.
  • Holds a shovel and cleans up dexterously despite having no hands.
  • Characteristic way of speaking by adding 'guー' at the end of sentences.
  • Known particularly as a glutton among U-tan's companions.
  • Fairy companion like Po-po, with a squishy and cute body.

Alternate names

Gu-tan グータン ぐーたん虫

Tags

Inai Inai Baa!! Children's program NHK Early childhood education Character Fairy Insect Glutton U-tan's companion Po-po

Profile

Species
Fairy in the stomach of an insect

Appearance

Overall appearance
A small insect fairy with a rounded body form. The head antennae are particularly characteristic, reacting sensitively to food smells or sounds by twitching. No hands, but shows dexterous movements like holding a shovel or cleaning up.
Distinguishing features
  • Antennae twitch
  • No hands but dexterous
  • Round body
Iconic items
  • Shovel

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Glutton
Detailed personality
Curious and loves eating. As a stomach insect fairy, has lively movements and a dexterous side. Playmate of U-tan but occasionally quarrels.
Keywords
  • Glutton
  • Curious
  • Dexterous
  • Energetic
  • Friendly
Talents
  • Ability to detect smells and sounds of food
  • Dexterously use tools
  • Fairy-like quick movements
Skills
  • Work with a shovel
  • Clean up
Motivation
Finding delicious things and eating lots of them
Habits
Speaks with 'guー' at the end of sentences
Favorite foods
Delicious things, Fruits, Sweet snacks
Hobbies
Eating, Playing with U-tan, Exploring

History

Backstory
Character from NHK's educational program for infants and toddlers 'Inai Inai Baa!!', one of U-tan's companions. A stomach insect fairy with a gluttonous personality as its feature. Head antennae detect delicious things and twitch. Despite having no hands, shows a dexterous side like holding a shovel to clean up.
Debut date
April 7, 2003
Work title
Inai Inai Baa!!
Media type
Anime

Po-po appearance replacement

Significant event
Po-po appearance replacement
Description
From April 3, 2023, Po-po newly appears. At the same time, U-tan graduates and advances to 'Wan Wan Wanderland'.

20th Anniversary Special

Significant event
20th Anniversary Special
Description
In April 2016, a 20th anniversary commemorative special program was broadcast, featuring special performances with past characters.

Overseas versions

Significant event
Overseas versions
Description
In the early 2020s, multilingual versions such as Vietnamese, Chinese, and Burmese have been released.

Relationships

U-tan

Playmate

Companions who play together, sometimes quarreling.

Po-po

Friend

Fairy companions and good friends with Po-po.

Inai Inai Baa!! characters

Inai Inai Baa!! characters: unknown

Media appearances

Inai Inai Baa!!

Anime / Supporting

2003 - present

Wan Wan Wanderland

Stage play / Supporting

2010 - present

Voice cast and creators

Sanae Miyuki

Voice actor
Sanae Miyuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Inai Inai Baa!!

NHK Educational

Creator name
NHK Educational
Role
Original author

Yūichi Kimura

Creator name
Yūichi Kimura
Role
Character designer

Studio Nova

Creator name
Studio Nova
Role
Animation studio

Shinichi Tsuda

Creator name
Shinichi Tsuda
Role
Writer

Related goods

Gu-tan plush

Item name
Gu-tan plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Gu-tan keyholder

Item name
Gu-tan keyholder
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular