Linus van Pelt

The genius boy with a security blanket

Charlie Brown's best friend, a intellectual boy who always carries his security blanket. He has a philosophical and gentle personality.

Quotes

  • With my security blanket, I feel secure.
  • Sometimes thinking provides the answer.
  • Friends are the support of the heart.
  • Wrap fear in a blanket.

Trivia

  • The security blanket is modeled after the creator's sister's actual security object.
  • Linus's philosophical lines are based on the creator's own thoughts.
  • The friendship between Charlie Brown and Linus is loved by many readers.
  • Originally a supporting character, he became one of the main characters due to popularity.

Alternate names

Linus Van Pelt Linus Linus-kun

Tags

Peanuts Boy character Charlie Brown Security blanket Genius boy Friendship Comics American comics 1960s comics

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
1950s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Boyish soft expression with short brown hair. His signature is the checkered security blanket he never lets go of. He has a petite and slender build.
Height
About 130cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Always carrying a checkered security blanket
  • Slightly long bangs
  • Petite and slender build
Iconic items
  • Checkered security blanket
  • Round glasses (rarely worn)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
An introverted boy with philosophical thinking who shows compassion to those around him. He cannot let go of his security blanket, which serves as his mental support.
Keywords
  • Compassion
  • Intelligent
  • Philosophical
  • Sensitive
  • Gentle
  • Cautious
Motto
Security is the support of the heart
Talents
  • Logical thinking
  • Philosophical insight
  • Writing expression
Skills
  • Persuasion through conversation
  • Advice to friends
  • Problem solving
Motivation
Maintaining a sense of security and his friendship with best friend Charlie Brown
Habits
Has a habit of clinging to his security blanket when feeling anxious or tense
Favorite foods
Peanuts, Soup
Hobbies
Philosophical contemplation, Reading
Favorite colors
Blue
Disliked situations
Unstable situations, Conflicts
Disliked weather
Thunderstorms

History

Backstory
Appears as Charlie Brown's best friend in the Peanuts world. Naturally intelligent and philosophical, but cannot let go of his security blanket to seek mental comfort.
Debut date
September 19, 1951
Work title
Peanuts
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
First appearance in comic strip

Symbolization of the security blanket

Significant event
Symbolization of the security blanket
Description
Linus's security blanket becomes widely recognized inside and outside the work as a symbol of his character.

Christmas special episode

Significant event
Christmas special episode
Description
Plays a touching role in the scene reciting the Christmas poem 'Christmas Story'.

Modeled after creator Charles Schulz's sister

Significant event
Modeled after creator Charles Schulz's sister
Description
Linus's character is said to reflect some traits of the creator's sister.

Relationships

Lucy van Pelt

Sibling

His sister; they often bicker as siblings, but basically have a complex relationship with mutual interest.

Rerun van Pelt

Sibling

His younger brother, with whom he has many gentle interactions.

Charlie Brown

Best friend

Always Charlie's confidant and source of support.

Snoopy

Friend

Many episodes unfold through interactions with Snoopy.

Peanuts kids

Peanuts kids: unknown

Media appearances

Peanuts

Manga / Protagonist

1950s-

Peanuts TV series

Anime / Protagonist

1960s

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Movie / Protagonist

1965

Voice cast and creators

Reina Kondo

Voice actor
Reina Kondo
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Charles M. Schulz

Creator name
Charles M. Schulz
Role
Original author

Charles M. Schulz

Creator name
Charles M. Schulz
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Linus security blanket plush

Item name
Linus security blanket plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Linus figure

Item name
Linus figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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