Hemulen
Moomin Valley's collector
A large Hemul living in Moomin Valley who does not hibernate and is passionate about collecting things. A biological species obsessed with collecting stamps, plants, insects, and more.
Quotes
- Collecting is a part of my life.
- A quiet place is where my treasures belong.
- Collecting things is also a way to know the world.
- The joy of finding something interesting is irresistible.
- Even in winter, I don't sleep and spend my own time.
Trivia
- Hemulen is the species name, and 'Hemulen-san' is not a specific individual's name.
- Often depicted as a stamp collector, plant specimen collector, insect collector.
- Rare character who remains active in winter without hibernating.
- Slight differences in personality and appearance across works, but basically portrayed as a knowledgeable collector.
- Multiple Hemuls appear with different collecting objects and personalities, but overall meticulous and serious.
- In some anime versions, depicted as a large grandfatherly figure.
Alternate names
ヘムル
Hemulen
ヘムレンさん
Profile
- Species
- Hemul tribe (a type of troll)
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Larger than other trolls in Moomin Valley, with purple or gray skin, a distinctive round face with a protruding muzzle. Usually wears clothes.
- Distinguishing features
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- No visible ears
- Protruding muzzle on the face
- Large and rugged appearance
- Usually wears clothes
- Iconic items
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- Magnifying glass
- Specimen jar
- Loupe
- Stamp album
- Collecting skirt
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Meticulous
- Detailed personality
- Collector temperament who becomes so absorbed in hobbies that they lose sight of their surroundings. Normally quiet, meticulous, and strong sense of duty, but also nervous and temperamental. Dislikes noise and seeks a peaceful environment.
- Keywords
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- Collector
- Meticulous
- Curious
- Cautious
- Strict
- Knowledgeable
- Strong sense of duty
- Nervous
- Does not hibernate
- Talents
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- Collecting and classification techniques
- Abundant knowledge
- Botany
- Entomology
- Stamp collecting
- Skills
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- Specimen preparation
- Keen observation
- Organized sorting
- Detailed investigation
- Patience
- Motivation
- To enrich their collection and deepen their knowledge.
- Habits
- Often becomes oblivious to surroundings while collecting and may not notice if spoken to.
- Disliked situations
- Noisy places, Disorder, Collections being disturbed
History
- Backstory
- Hemulens are a type of troll living in Moomin Valley, members of a large species passionate about collecting various items. They do not hibernate and collect stamps, insects, plant specimens, etc. They are rare among the Moomin family and tend to prefer a quiet life in the community. Individual Hemulens called 'Hemulen-san' vary by work, but the representative one is known as a stamp collector and appears as a friend of the Moomin family.
- Debut date
- January 1, 1948
- Work title
- Comet in Moominland
- Media type
- Manga
Appearance in Comet in Moominland
- Significant event
- Appearance in Comet in Moominland
- Description
- Accompanies the Moomin family during their evacuation amid the comet crisis and showcases collecting hobby.
Appearance in Fun with the Moomins anime
- Significant event
- Appearance in Fun with the Moomins anime
- Description
- Depicted as a knowledgeable stamp and plant collector in the Showa and Heisei anime versions.
Orphanage director role in Moominpappa's Memoirs
- Significant event
- Orphanage director role in Moominpappa's Memoirs
- Description
- Appears as an orphanage director, but this may be confused with Fillyjonk's appearance.
Appearance in Moomin Valley Summer Festival
- Significant event
- Appearance in Moomin Valley Summer Festival
- Description
- Portrayed as a non-hibernating large figure taking care of evacuees in the snowy mountains, showing a passionate side.
Relationships
Moomin family
Teammate
Accompanied and cooperated during evacuation in Comet in Moominland.
Snork Maiden
Friend
Deep interactions in Moomin Valley.
Moomintroll
Friend
Often acts together as valley companions.
Hemul tribe
Hemul tribe: unknown
Media appearances
Comet in Moominland
Manga / Supporting
1948
Fun with the Moomins
Anime / Supporting
1990 TV series
Moomin
Anime / Supporting
1969・1972 versions
Moomins on the South Seas
Movie / Supporting
2015
Moominvalley
Series / Supporting
2019
Voice cast and creators
雨森雅司
- Voice actor
- 雨森雅司
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1970s Moomin anime version
矢田稔
- Voice actor
- 矢田稔
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1990 Fun with the Moomins
関俊彦
- Voice actor
- 関俊彦
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2019 Moominvalley
Tove Jansson
- Creator name
- Tove Jansson
- Role
- Original author
Tove Jansson
- Creator name
- Tove Jansson
- Role
- Character designer
Tove Jansson
- Creator name
- Tove Jansson
- Role
- Writer
Kodansha
- Creator name
- Kodansha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Hemulen figure
- Item name
- Hemulen figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Hemulen plush
- Item name
- Hemulen plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited