Mel
One of the leader figures among the Minions
One of the leader Minions appearing in 'Despicable Me 3'. Features a distinctive hairstyle and an 'I♡GRU' cap.
Quotes
- Banana!
- Bello!
- Tulaliloo ti amo!
- Bee-do bee-do bee-do!
- Papoy!
Trivia
- The Minions' language is composed of borrowed words from multiple languages.
- Mel's trademark is the 'I♡GRU' cap.
- Minions love bananas.
- Mel plays an active role as a leader in the third film.
- There are depictions suggesting Minions are immortal.
Alternate names
Mel
Profile
- Species
- Minion
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Average height with one eye, characterized by a hairstyle with hair hanging down from around the head. Wears a cap printed with 'I♡GRU'.
- Distinguishing features
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- One-eyed
- Drooping hair
- Cap
- Iconic items
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- I♡GRU Cap
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Leader
- Detailed personality
- Serves as a leader among the Minions, taking the role of uniting comrades. Strongly assertive and leads the group.
- Keywords
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- Leadership
- Brave
- Comical
- Kind
- Curious
- Talents
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- Enhances group unity
- Quick-witted
- Maintains harmony
- Skills
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- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Communication
- Motivation
- To serve Gru alongside comrades and excel as a leader of the Minion group.
- Favorite foods
- Banana
- Hobbies
- Pranks, Dancing, Singing
History
- Backstory
- Minions are small yellow creatures that have existed since life began on Earth, always seeking to serve the most evil boss. Mel is one of the Minion leaders and plays an active role in 'Despicable Me 3'.
- Debut date
- June 30, 2017
- Work title
- Despicable Me 3
- Media type
- Movie
Appearance in 'Despicable Me 3'
- Significant event
- Appearance in 'Despicable Me 3'
- Description
- Mel is depicted as a leader figure among the Minions in the movie and plays an important role in the story.
Active role as a Minion leader
- Significant event
- Active role as a Minion leader
- Description
- Impressive figure standing against strong enemies with comrades and promoting unity.
Becoming a symbolic figure with the cap
- Significant event
- Becoming a symbolic figure with the cap
- Description
- The 'I♡GRU' cap is known as Mel's trademark.
Relationships
Media appearances
Despicable Me 3
Movie / Supporting
2017
Voice cast and creators
unknown
- Voice actor
- unknown
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Pierre Coffin
- Voice actor
- Pierre Coffin
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Theatrical
- Notes
- Main Minions character voice actor
Illumination Entertainment
- Creator name
- Illumination Entertainment
- Role
- Original author
Illumination Entertainment
- Creator name
- Illumination Entertainment
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Mel Figure
- Item name
- Mel Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Mel Cap
- Item name
- Mel Cap
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular