Dick

Bubu's hyena subordinate

Bubu's subordinate who acts together with his younger brother Bow, a cheerful comic relief character.

Quotes

  • I'm Dick, she's Bow. The two of us together are Dekunobou.

Trivia

  • The Dick and Bow duo is highly popular as comic relief in the first anime.
  • The scene of singing while finger snapping is strongly imprinted on viewers.
  • The character's comical aspects are more emphasized in the anime than in the original manga.
  • Voiced by Kiyoshi Kawakubo.
  • Serves as Bubu's subordinate.

Alternate names

Dick Bubu's subordinate Bubu's henchman

Tags

Jungle Emperor Osamu Tezuka Hyena Bubu Bow Animal character Japanese anime Anime character Lion

Profile

Species
Hyena
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Appears as a hyena in the first anime series. Always together with his younger brother Bow.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Typical hyena coat
  • Somewhat affable facial features
Iconic items
  • Characteristic fangs
  • Finger snapping

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Comic relief personality, often plays comical roles by fooling around or finger snapping to songs. Acts in a duo with younger brother Bow, characterized by a cheeky tone.
Keywords
  • Cheerful
  • Comic relief
  • Comical
  • Loyal
  • Henchman type
  • Affable
Talents
  • Quick thinking and adaptability
  • Agile movements
  • Mood maker who cheers up companions
Skills
  • Finger snapping (to songs)
  • Cooperative actions with comrades
Motivation
Acts for Bubu together with Bow, supporting jungle schemes.
Habits
Has the habit of finger snapping while singing or moving.

History

Backstory
One of the jungle beasts in the Jungle Emperor story, a hyena subordinate serving the lion Bubu. Moves on Bubu's orders together with younger brother Bow.
Debut date
October 6, 1965
Work title
Jungle Emperor
Media type
Anime

Duo activity with brother Bow

Significant event
Duo activity with brother Bow
Description
In the first anime, appears together with younger brother Bow in comical comic relief roles.

Finger snapping song

Significant event
Finger snapping song
Description
The scene of singing while finger snapping is memorable, making him a beloved character.

Relationships

Bubu

Leader

Swears loyalty as Bubu's subordinate, aiming for jungle domination together.

Bow

Best friend

Always acts together, depicted as a cheerful duo.

Jungle beasts

Jungle beasts: supporter

Media appearances

Jungle Emperor (1965)

Anime / Supporting

October 6, 1965 to September 28, 1966

Voice cast and creators

Kiyoshi Kawakubo

Voice actor
Kiyoshi Kawakubo
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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