Bow

Bubu's subordinate hyena

Dick's younger brother figure and Bubu's subordinate hyena. A character who mainly appears in the anime Jungle Emperor.

Trivia

  • The Dick and Bow duo has a unique song featuring their 'Dekuno Bow' call-and-response.
  • Popular as an ugly but endearing comic relief character.

Alternate names

Bow Bō

Tags

Jungle Emperor Bow Hyena Anime character Osamu Tezuka

Profile

Species
Hyena
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Hyena-like appearance with a cunning demeanor.
Eye color
Brown

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cunning
Detailed personality
Forms a master-servant relationship with his brother figure Dick, often engages in evil scheming, but also has an endearing comic relief side.
Keywords
  • Cunning
  • Loyal
  • Comic relief
  • Scheming
  • Younger brother figure
Talents
  • Slyness
  • Agility
  • Comrade loyalty
Skills
  • Combat ability
  • Teamwork
  • Infiltration
Motivation
Devotes loyalty to boss Bubu to maintain influence in the jungle.
Habits
Sometimes sings with Dick while snapping fingers.
Favorite foods
Meats, Prey remains
Hobbies
Evil plotting, Loyalty to Bubu

History

Backstory
A hyena belonging to a jungle colony, assists boss Bubu, and acts together with his younger brother figure Dick. Often involved in evil plots and disputes, but has strong camaraderie.
Debut date
October 6, 1965
Work title
Jungle Emperor (1965 TV anime)
Media type
Anime

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
First appeared as Bubu's subordinate in the first TV anime Jungle Emperor.

Character song

Significant event
Character song
Description
The song 'Dick and Bow' sung with Dick is memorable.

Anime activities

Significant event
Anime activities
Description
In the anime, frequently involved in stories and battles as the comic relief of Bubu's gang.

Relationships

Bubu

Master-servant relationship, where Bow is a loyal subordinate to Bubu.

Dick

Younger brother figure and a duo that acts together.

Bubu

Boss subordinate

Always follows Bubu and faithfully carries out orders.

Dick

Partner

Plots evil schemes together and acts in tandem.

Bubu's gang

Bubu's gang: sidekick

Media appearances

Jungle Emperor (1965 TV anime)

Anime / Supporting

October 6, 1965 - September 28, 1966

Jungle Emperor: Go Leo!

Anime / Supporting

October 5, 1966 - March 29, 1967

Jungle Emperor (1989 TV anime)

Anime

October 12, 1989 - October 11, 1990

Voice cast and creators

Kazuo Kumakura

Voice actor
Kazuo Kumakura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1965 TV anime version

Osamu Tezuka

Creator name
Osamu Tezuka
Role
Original author

Mushi Production

Creator name
Mushi Production
Role
Animation studio

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