Sofus (Shadow II)
Moomin's shadow-like rat
A pitch-black rat all over that accompanies Moomin as a shadow-like presence. Appears as the successor to the white-bellied rat, Moomin's cousin, and thereafter acts together with Moomin like his shadow.
Trivia
- Sofus appears in the comics as the black-bellied rat accompanying Moomin and succeeded the role after the white-bellied rat's retirement.
- In the theatrical version ''Moomin: Fun Vacation in the South Seas'', Sofus is also referred to as Black Shadow.
- The white-bellied rat is called White Shadow and is Sofus's cousin.
Alternate names
Black Shadow
Shadow II
Sofus
Profile
- Species
- rat
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A small rat that is entirely black. Accompanies Moomin, appearing just like his shadow.
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- entirely pitch-black
- petite
- possesses rat features
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Loyal
- Detailed personality
- Loyally accompanies Moomin and shows a cooperative attitude. Modest with a shadow-like presence.
- Keywords
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- shadow
- loyalty
- reserved
- cooperation
- black
- Talents
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- Supports Moomin like a shadow
- agile
- unobtrusive actions
- Skills
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- supple movements
- ability to sneak up
- sensing Moomin's actions
- Motivation
- To stay by Moomin's side, act together with him, and support him.
History
- Backstory
- Following the retirement of the white-bellied rat, cousin of the black-bellied rat, he succeeds the role and becomes the presence that accompanies Moomin.
- Work title
- The Distant Road to Moomin Valley
- Media type
- Manga
White-Bellied Rat's Retirement
- Significant event
- White-Bellied Rat's Retirement
- Description
- The black-bellied rat Sofus began his new role as Moomin's accompanying shadow following the retirement of his white-bellied cousin.
Cooperation with Moomin
- Significant event
- Cooperation with Moomin
- Description
- Acted together with Moomin like his shadow and supported him in important scenes.
Relationships
White-Bellied Rat (name unknown)
Cousin
Cousin who previously held the role of Moomin's shadow but retired, with Sofus succeeding him.
Moomin
Companion
Always acts together with Moomin like his shadow and supports him.
Media appearances
The Distant Road to Moomin Valley
Manga / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Tove Jansson
- Creator name
- Tove Jansson
- Role
- Original author
Lars Jansson
- Creator name
- Lars Jansson
- Role
- Writer