Clarissa

Powerful old witch living in the forest

An old witch living in the forest who wields powerful magic, and the grandmother of her apprentice witch granddaughter Alisa. A Moomin Valley character with a unique presence distinct from other residents.

Trivia

  • Clarissa appeared as an original character in the anime 'Fun Moomin Family'.
  • In contrast to her granddaughter Arisa, depicted as an old woman with witch-like dignity and strictness.
  • Can summon the Flying Ogre, but depicted as having inferior magic power to the Flying Ogre.
  • The episode where she puts the Moomin family to sleep with magic is particularly impressive.
  • There is a scene competing her witch powers with Lucky using a balloon.

Alternate names

Witch Clarissa Old woman witch

Tags

Moomin Witch Sorceress Fairy Forest resident Old woman Grandmother Magic

Profile

Species
Fairy
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has the appearance of an old woman and wears a witch's outfit. Flies through the sky on a broom and exudes the dignity of a sorceress who frequently uses spells.
Distinguishing features
  • Old woman's appearance
  • Witch outfit
  • Straddling a broom
Iconic items
  • Broom
  • Magic staff
  • Black cloak
  • Book of magic spells

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Possesses strong magical power and strictly watches over her granddaughter Alisa. Does not view favorably her granddaughter's interactions with the kind-hearted Moomins and takes great care to prevent contact with them. Proud and strongly holds her self-respect as a witch.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Sorceress
  • Mother-in-law
  • Powerful
  • Old woman
  • Protective
  • Proud
Talents
  • Powerful magic user
  • Flying through the sky on a broom
  • Spell manipulation
  • Advanced witch knowledge
Skills
  • Spell incantation
  • Magical self-defense
  • Magic control
  • Witch's scheming
Motivation
To protect her granddaughter Alisa from the dangers of the outside world and preserve her pride as a witch.
Habits
Strictly monitors her granddaughter's actions and maintains a certain distance from Moomin Valley residents, but also has a whimsical side befitting a witch.

History

Backstory
Clarissa is an old witch living quietly in the forest, teaching and raising her granddaughter Alisa in magic. Displeased with Alisa's free interactions, she seeks to block contact with Moomin Valley residents to protect witch traditions and pride.
Work title
Fun Moomin Family
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Appears from episode 35

Puts Moomin family to sleep with magic

Significant event
Puts Moomin family to sleep with magic
Description
To hinder her granddaughter's interactions, she put the Moomin family to sleep with magic, but earned her granddaughter's anger.

Confronts Lucky with a balloon

Significant event
Confronts Lucky with a balloon
Description
Proud of her power as a witch, she competed in balloon speed with the visiting Lucky.

Power difference with Flying Ogre

Significant event
Power difference with Flying Ogre
Description
She can summon the Flying Ogre, but her magic power is inferior to the Flying Ogre.

Relationships

Arisa

Grandparent

Granddaughter. Apprentice witch learning and raised in magic by Clarissa.

Media appearances

Fun Moomin Family

Anime / Supporting

1990 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Naoko Kyōda

Voice actor
Naoko Kyōda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Fun Moomin Family

Tove Jansson

Creator name
Tove Jansson
Role
Original author

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