Frau Bow
Amuro's childhood friend and female crew member
Crew member of the White Base who supports the protagonist Amuro Ray as his childhood friend. She has a shy and devoted personality, but understands the harshness of war and grows resilient.
Quotes
- Whether adults or children, those who fight—Federation or Zeon—are all the same.
- That person is different from us...
- My favorite Frau
- I'm always on Amuro's side.
- Being called a 'strong girl' by Amuro was my salvation.
Trivia
- Name derives from German 'Frau' (woman), referenced from Mrs. Bow.
- Trademark is miniskirt-style customized Earth Federation uniform.
- Highly popular among staff even during original anime broadcast.
- Height about 160cm during One Year War.
- Bare legs character trait originated from early animation coloring error but became established.
- In sequel Zeta Gundam, married to Hayato and mother of the family.
Alternate names
Frau
Frau Kobayashi
Fraw Bow
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- Spring
- Birth year
- Universal Century 0064
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Tall and slim woman. Customizes the Earth Federation women's uniform in her own style, without wearing a white inner suit, featuring a miniskirt-like outfit. Depicted even during the war in a style showing bare legs.
- Height
- About 160cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Bare legs
- Miniskirt-style uniform customization
- Scarf worn around the neck
- Iconic items
-
- Earth Federation women's uniform without white inner suit
- Scarf
- Buggy (during searches)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Devoted
- Detailed personality
- Shy and reserved, yet diligently cares for Amuro and those around her, growing strong amid war. Harbors romantic feelings but accepts reality, carrying anguish and loneliness.
- Keywords
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- Devoted
- Shy
- Caring
- Jealous
- Resilient
- Lonesome
- Aware of war's realities
- Motto
- Adults and children alike, those who fight are the same
- Talents
-
- Caring for interpersonal relationships
- Communication skills
- Newtype sensitivity (empathy with Amuro)
- Crisis management ability
- Skills
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- Treating the injured
- White Base communications
- Battle situation awareness
- Childcare
- Motivation
- With feelings for Amuro in her heart, support him and comrades, overcome the war, and wish for a peaceful future.
- Habits
- Often fusses over Amuro and sometimes openly shows jealousy.
- Favorite foods
- Home cooking, Sweets
- Hobbies
- Playing mommy, Fussing over others
- Favorite places
- Side 7, White Base
- Favorite colors
- White, Blue
- Disliked situations
- The tragedy of war, Loneliness
History
- Backstory
- German-descended woman born in Universal Century 0064. Lived in Side 7 space colony, supporting childhood friend Amuro Ray. With war's outbreak, evacuates to White Base, growing while caring for comrades and orphans as crew.
- Debut date
- April 7, 1979
- Work title
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Appears from episode 1
Outbreak of the One Year War and family deaths
- Significant event
- Outbreak of the One Year War and family deaths
- Description
- Lost grandparents and mother to bombing of Side 7's port town, deeply feeling war's reality and tragedy.
Evacuation to White Base and crew activities
- Significant event
- Evacuation to White Base and crew activities
- Description
- Recovers from shock of losing family to stray bullets, cares for Amuro and evacuees. Active as communications officer.
Unrequited love for Amuro
- Significant event
- Unrequited love for Amuro
- Description
- Jealous of Amuro's growth and romance, but devotedly watches over him.
Marriage and adoptions
- Significant event
- Marriage and adoptions
- Description
- After One Year War ends, marries childhood friend Hayato Kobayashi and adopts orphans (Katz, Letz, Kikka).
Reappearance in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- Significant event
- Reappearance in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- Description
- After Hayato's desertion, reunites with Amuro but depicted as strong mother protecting family despite disappointment in him.
Relationships
Hayato Kobayashi
Spouse
Childhood friend and husband. After marriage, pillar of the family.
unknown
Child
Depicted as pregnant in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Katz Hawin
Child
Orphan adopted. Always watches over and cares for.
Letz Ko Fan
Child
Orphan adopted. Treated as family member.
Kikka Kitamoto
Child
Orphan adopted. Raised as surrogate mother.
Amuro Ray
Childhood friend
Childhood friend and first love. Continues supporting him on White Base.
Sayla Mass
Teammate
White Base comrade as communications officer. Handles comms before and after Sayla boards.
White Base Crew
White Base Crew: supporting
Media appearances
Mobile Suit Gundam
Anime / Supporting
1979 TV series
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Anime / Supporting
1985 TV series
Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN
Anime / Supporting
2015 OVA series
Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island
Movie / Supporting
2022 theatrical release
Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN
Manga / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Rumiko Ukai
- Voice actor
- Rumiko Ukai
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- Notes
- Original voice actress
Misato Fukuen
- Voice actor
- Misato Fukuen
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN, Cucuruz Doan's Island theatrical
- Notes
- Current voice actress
Sachiko Yamaguchi
- Voice actor
- Sachiko Yamaguchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Mobile Suit Gundam-san
Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Creator name
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Role
- Original author
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Creator name
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Role
- Character designer
Sunrise
- Creator name
- Sunrise
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Frau Bow Figure
- Item name
- Frau Bow Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
White Base Uniform Cosplay Costume
- Item name
- White Base Uniform Cosplay Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited