Melanie
Miffy's pen pal girl from overseas
Miffy's pen pal girl living overseas, resembling Miffy in appearance but a brown rabbit.
Trivia
- Melanie looks just like Miffy but is a brown-furred rabbit.
- In 'Miffy and Friends', she appears as Miffy's overseas pen pal.
- In the Japanese Fukuin-kan Shoten translation version, she is called 'Nina-chan'.
- The brown rabbit appearing in 'Usako-chan no Yume' is not Melanie.
- Although voice actors differ in the anime series, she is recognized as the same character.
Alternate names
Melanie
Nina-chan
Nina
Profile
- Species
- Rabbit
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A small brown rabbit girl. Simple and adorable design similar to Miffy.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- brown fur
- simple outline
- childlike appearance
- Iconic items
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- letter
- pen pal postcard
- dress
- ribbon
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- A good pen pal to Miffy, friendly and approachable personality. Possesses childlike innocence and cheerfulness.
- Keywords
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- kind
- friendly
- polite
- innocent
- cooperative
- Talents
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- Heart that cherishes friends
- Writing (pen pal) ability
- Communication ability
- Skills
-
- Writing letters
- Showing consideration
- Discussing
- Motivation
- To continue friendly pen pal correspondence with Miffy. To deepen friendship.
History
- Backstory
- Appears as Miffy's overseas pen pal. Exists in author Dick Bruna's works as a character demonstrating international exchange with Miffy.
- Work title
- Miffy and Friends
- Media type
- Anime
TV anime 'Miffy and Friends' debut
- Significant event
- TV anime 'Miffy and Friends' debut
- Description
- Debuted as Miffy's friend in the 2003-produced 3D animation series and became widely known.
Appearance in 'Miffy's Adventure Book' series
- Significant event
- Appearance in 'Miffy's Adventure Book' series
- Description
- Also appeared as a main character in the 3DCG anime that started in 2016.
Appearance in theatrical 'Miffy: Treasure Hunt at the Animal Park'
- Significant event
- Appearance in theatrical 'Miffy: Treasure Hunt at the Animal Park'
- Description
- Co-starred as a guest character in the 2013 movie.
Relationships
Miffy
Best friend
Appears as a symbol of international friendship through pen pal correspondence.
Miffy and Friends
Miffy and Friends: teammate
Media appearances
Miffy and Friends
Anime / Supporting
Broadcast started in 2003
Miffy's Adventure Book
Anime / Supporting
2016 - 2022
Theatrical Miffy: Treasure Hunt at the Animal Park
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2013
Voice cast and creators
Mako Hyodo
- Voice actor
- Mako Hyodo
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Miffy and Friends
Nika Sano
- Voice actor
- Nika Sano
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Miffy's Adventure Book
Dick Bruna
- Creator name
- Dick Bruna
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Pen Pal Postcard Set
- Item name
- Pen Pal Postcard Set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular
Melanie Plush Toy
- Item name
- Melanie Plush Toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited