Moomintroll
The kind-hearted boy of the Moomin family
The only son of the Moomin family, a kind-hearted fairy boy full of curiosity and a strong sense of justice.
Quotes
- Moomin Valley is always full of adventures.
- Kindness of the heart changes the world.
- Family and friends are the most important.
- No matter what, look forward.
- Living with nature is the greatest treasure.
Trivia
- The prototype of Moomintroll was a minor character in a political satire magazine.
- Moomintroll resembles a hippo, but they recognize themselves as different from hippos.
- Has the unusual setting of hibernating in winter.
- Name derives from Nordic legend trolls, but is a very approachable character.
- The scenery and stories of Moomin Valley reflect Tove Jansson's love for Finnish nature.
Alternate names
Moomintroll
Moomin
Boy of Moomin Valley
Profile
- Species
- Creature resembling a fairy
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Has a rounded form like a standing hippo with pure white body fur. The depiction of physique differs between the novel and comic versions.
- Height
- Size of a phone book (novel) / About human size (comic)
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
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- Rounded white body
- Appearance resembling a hippo
- Small ears
- Round and large nose
- Iconic items
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- Hat
- Moomin Valley house
- Backpack
- Magic hat (related episode)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Curious
- Detailed personality
- Very kind with a strong sense of justice, adventurous and friendly. Straightforward personality that faces various difficulties head-on.
- Keywords
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- Curious
- Kind
- Sense of justice
- Adventurous
- Family-oriented
- Brave
- Compassionate
- Motto
- Values the heart above all, prioritizing the protection of friends and family.
- Talents
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- Leadership through stories
- Mental strength to overcome difficulties
- Harmony with nature
- Skills
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- Problem solving
- Cooperation and reconciliation
- Adventure planning
- Motivation
- To live peacefully with friends and family in Moomin Valley. Pursuit of new things and growth.
- Habits
- Has the habit of hibernating in winter. Gets angry when mistaken for a hippo.
- Favorite foods
- Berries, Pancakes, Sweets in general
- Favorite places
- Moomin Valley, Forests, Lakeside
- Hobbies
- Adventures, Exploration, Playing with friends
- Disliked situations
- Conflicts, Loneliness, Dangerous situations
History
- Backstory
- Grew up in Moomin Valley where the Moomin family lives. As the only son of the family, spends peaceful days with father Moominpappa and mother Moominmama. Fairy species derived from trolls, originally originating from British comics.
- Debut date
- 1945
- Work title
- Fun Moomin Family
- Media type
- Manga
First appearance in comics
- Significant event
- First appearance in comics
- Description
- Initially appeared as a somewhat minor character in Janson's comic works, later becoming the protagonist of the story.
Adaptation into children's literature
- Significant event
- Adaptation into children's literature
- Description
- Independently became a Swedish fairy tale series and grew into a representative children's literature character.
Animation
- Significant event
- Animation
- Description
- Appeared in multiple anime series and theatrical versions, gaining worldwide popularity.
Relationships
Moominpappa
Father
Moomintroll's mild-mannered and adventure-loving father. A good confidant.
Moominmama
Mother
Homely and tolerant mother. Watches over Moomintroll with deep love.
Snufkin
Best friend
A friend who always helps Moomintroll and teaches him a free way of living.
Little My
Friend
Sometimes they fight, but they are good friends.
Sniff
Friend
Childhood friend and adventure companion.
Moomin Family
Moomin Family: leader
Media appearances
Moomin Comic Series
Manga / Protagonist
1945 onwards
Moomin (TV Anime)
Anime / Protagonist
1990s
Fun Moomin Family: Comet in Moomin Valley
Movie / Protagonist
1992
Moomin: Fun Vacation in the South Seas
Movie / Protagonist
2014
Friends of Moomin Valley
Series / Protagonist
1969
Voice cast and creators
Minami Takayama
- Voice actor
- Minami Takayama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Unknown
- Voice actor
- Unknown
- Language
- English
Tove Jansson
- Creator name
- Tove Jansson
- Role
- Original author
Tove Jansson
- Creator name
- Tove Jansson
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Moomintroll plush toy
- Item name
- Moomintroll plush toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Moomintroll figure
- Item name
- Moomintroll figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited