Police Hemulen

Moomin Valley's Police Chief

Moomin Valley's police chief, loyal to his duties but somewhat unreliable.

Quotes

  • “The law exists to protect the valley.”
  • “Disrupting order is not permitted.”
  • “My duty is to protect the safety of Moomin Valley.”

Trivia

  • Police Hemulen was designed based on the image of a real police officer.
  • A duty-bound character who often commits comical blunders.
  • Has built friendships with other characters in Moomin Valley.
  • Resembles a sheep in appearance, but is the unique Moomin world species 'Hemulen'.

Alternate names

Police Hemulen Hemulen Police Chief Hemulen Chief

Tags

Hemulen Police Chief Moomin Valley Fairy Finnish literature Nordic Moomin series Diligent

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Profile

Species
Hemulen
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Large and tall, covered in fluffy white body hair. Wears round glasses and always dresses neatly and orderly.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Fluffy white fur
  • Round glasses
  • Long arms and legs
Iconic items
  • Police cap
  • Round glasses
  • Baton
  • Uniform
  • Notebook

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Diligent
Detailed personality
Strong sense of responsibility, seriously tackles work, but somewhat clumsy and inflexible. Cautious, values rules, and is dedicated to maintaining order in Moomin Valley.
Keywords
  • Diligent
  • Serious
  • Kind
  • Clumsy
  • Inflexible
  • Honest
  • Rule-oriented
Motto
Protecting law and order is the top priority
Talents
  • Knowledge of the law
  • Observation skills
  • Patience
  • Sense of ethics
Skills
  • Arresting
  • Report writing
  • Investigation
  • Negotiation
Motivation
To protect the safety and peace of Moomin Valley.
Habits
Likes reviewing rules and has a habit of being particular about details.
Favorite foods
Berries, Black tea, Cinnamon rolls
Hobbies
Collecting, Walking, Reading
Disliked situations
Chaos, Lawlessness, Disorder

History

Backstory
The chief of the police station established to maintain order in Moomin Valley. Loyal to his duties, but somewhat unreliable, and often assisted by other characters.
Debut date
1945
Work title
Moomin Fairy Tales
Media type
Manga

Appearance in the Moomin series

Significant event
Appearance in the Moomin series
Description
Appears from the first Moomin fairy tale and works diligently to maintain order in Moomin Valley.

Activities in the anime series

Significant event
Activities in the anime series
Description
Became a beloved character among fans due to regular appearances in the TV anime.

Relationships

Moomintroll

Teammate

Has cooperated multiple times to solve troubles in Moomin Valley.

Little My

Moomin Valley Police

Moomin Valley Police: leader

Media appearances

Moomin Fairy Tales

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 1945

Moomin

Anime / Supporting

1990s TV anime series

Moomin Theatrical Edition

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Tove Jansson

Creator name
Tove Jansson
Role
Original author

Tove Jansson

Creator name
Tove Jansson
Role
Illustrator

Julk Publishing

Creator name
Julk Publishing
Role
Publisher

ZUIYO Enterprise

Creator name
ZUIYO Enterprise
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Police Hemulen Figure

Item name
Police Hemulen Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Moomin & Police Hemulen Plush

Item name
Moomin & Police Hemulen Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

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