Kuu

Cloud Fairy

Cloud fairy with a pink body and a distinctive Mohican (ponytail-style) head. Puppet that appeared from 1997 to 2003.

Quotes

  • It's Kuu!
  • Pon pon, feels good!

Trivia

  • Kuu is a pink Mohican-haired cloud fairy, appeared as a puppet character from 1997 to 2003.
  • Small-eyed character who speaks in a high voice.
  • After graduating in the 2003 program renewal, returned after 13 years in the 2016 20th anniversary special.

Alternate names

Kuu Kuu-chan

Tags

Inai Inai Baa! NHK Educational TV Toddler Program Puppet Pink Cloud Fairy Educational Program

Profile

Species
Fairy
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Fairy figure with a pink body and characteristic Mohican (ponytail style) head. Delicate craftsmanship as a cloud fairy.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Pink
Distinguishing features
  • Mohican hair (ponytail)
  • Small eyes
Iconic items
  • None

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Speaks in a high-pitched voice with an innocent and highly curious personality. Laid-back but eagerly dives into anything interesting.
Keywords
  • Guileless
  • Curious
  • Clingy
  • Cheerful
  • Kind
Talents
  • High-pitched voice
  • Captivating children's interest
  • Puppet performance
Skills
  • Expressive puppetry
  • Communication
Motivation
To play and have fun with children, providing opportunities for learning.
Habits
Mohican hair on the head is the charm point, loves being patted 'pon pon'.
Favorite colors
Pink

History

Backstory
Debuted as a puppet in 'Inai Inai Baa!' from April 7, 1997. Cloud fairy with ponytail-style Mohican head and pink body. Graduated on April 4, 2003, later made a 13-year comeback in a special program with past onee-sans and characters.
Debut date
April 7, 1997
Work title
Inai Inai Baa!
Media type
Anime

Program Regular Appearance Period

Significant event
Program Regular Appearance Period
Description
Appeared as a puppet character on the program from April 7, 1997 to April 4, 2003.

Graduation

Significant event
Graduation
Description
Graduated from the program on April 4, 2003, with character replacement.

20th Anniversary Special Appearance

Significant event
20th Anniversary Special Appearance
Description
Featured in the 2016 20th anniversary special after 13 years, co-starring with past onee-sans.

Relationships

Daada

Teammate

Baby bird puppet character that appeared during the same period. Graduated from the program together.

Uutan

Successor

Puppet character after the 2003 renewal, taking over Kuu's position.

Wanwan

Best friend

Program's costume dog character. Long-term co-stars, beloved by children.

Inai Inai Baa! Characters

Inai Inai Baa! Characters: unknown

Media appearances

Inai Inai Baa!

Anime / Supporting

April 7, 1997 - April 4, 2003

Voice cast and creators

Myoko Kawada

Voice actor
Myoko Kawada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1997-2003 TV program version

Emi Honi

Voice actor
Emi Honi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stand-in

NHK

Creator name
NHK
Role
Original author

Shinji Ueno

Creator name
Shinji Ueno
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Kuu plush toy

Item name
Kuu plush toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited