Ancestor
Moomintroll's shaggy ancestor from a thousand years ago
The shaggy ancestor of Moomintroll from about a thousand years ago. During the winter in Moomin Valley, it lives in the cupboard of the bathing hut.
Trivia
- Appears as the shaggy entity that is Moomintroll's ancestor from about a thousand years ago.
- There is a legend that it lives in the cupboard of the bathing hut in Moomin Valley during winter.
- It has the habit of moving to the back of the stove when it gets warm.
- A precious ancestor character that appeared with voice acting in the 'Moomin' anime series.
- It is depicted more prominently and impressively in the anime version than in the original novels.
Alternate names
Ancestor
Moomintroll's Ancestor
Moomin's Ancestor
Profile
- Species
- Moomintroll
- Birth year
- A thousand years ago
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- The ancestor of Moomintroll covered entirely in fur. In the original illustrations and animations, it is depicted as a large, hairy figure.
- Distinguishing features
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- Covered in fur all over
- Ancient Moomintroll-like appearance
- Robust physique
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- unknown
History
- Backstory
- One of Moomintroll's ancestors from about a thousand years ago. During winter, it lives deep in the cupboard of the bathing hut, and when winter warms up, it moves to warm places such as behind the fireplace. It appears in the original work 'Moominland Midwinter'.
- Work title
- Moominland Midwinter
- Media type
- Anime
Appearance in the anime 'Moomin' (1969 and 1972 versions)
- Significant event
- Appearance in the anime 'Moomin' (1969 and 1972 versions)
- Description
- In the 1969 and 1972 versions of the anime 'Moomin', it appears as the shaggy ancestor. It is depicted as a being that watches over the Moomin family while enduring the winter cold.
Appearance without dialogue in 'Fun with the Moomin Family'
- Significant event
- Appearance without dialogue in 'Fun with the Moomin Family'
- Description
- In 'Fun with the Moomin Family', it appears only in illustrations without any dialogue.
Mention of portrait in 'Moominvalley in November'
- Significant event
- Mention of portrait in 'Moominvalley in November'
- Description
- There is a depiction of the ancestor's portrait hanging in the Moomin house, and it is respected as a legendary figure.
Appearance in the picture book 'Moomin Manor Has a Mysterious Smell'
- Significant event
- Appearance in the picture book 'Moomin Manor Has a Mysterious Smell'
- Description
- During a major incident at the manor, there is a depiction of it boldly appearing from behind the stove.
Media appearances
Moomin (1969 version / 1972 version)
Anime / Supporting
1969 TV series
Fun with the Moomin Family
Anime / Cameo
Moominland Midwinter
Movie / Cameo
Original novel and adaptation works
Voice cast and creators
Hiroichi Kitamura
- Voice actor
- Hiroichi Kitamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1969 Moomin
Enji Yanagi
- Voice actor
- Enji Yanagi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1972 Moomin
Tove Jansson
- Creator name
- Tove Jansson
- Role
- Original author
Tove Jansson
- Creator name
- Tove Jansson
- Role
- Illustrator