Yubaba Bird (Hae-dori)

Yubaba's lookout human-faced crow

A crow bird with a human face that stays by Yubaba's side without leaving and keeps watch.

Trivia

  • A mysterious crow with a human face, Yubaba's loyal familiar.
  • Speaks very little in the work, mainly showing presence through expressions and actions.

Alternate names

Yubaba's Bird Fly Bird Human-faced Crow

Tags

Spirited Away Studio Ghibli Fantasy Yokai Bird Familiar Yokai Character

Profile

Species
Bird (with a human face)

Appearance

Overall appearance
A special form with a crow's body covered in black feathers and a human woman's face.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Human face
  • Black-feathered bird
  • Small build
Iconic items
  • None in particular

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyal
Detailed personality
Possesses absolute loyalty to Yubaba and steadfastly fulfills the lookout role. Understands human language and occasionally shows a calm demeanor.
Keywords
  • Loyal
  • Calm
  • Lookout
  • Obedient
Talents
  • Lookout role
  • High flight ability as a bird
  • Intimidating presence from the human face
Skills
  • Target surveillance
  • Information transmission
  • Swift movement
Motivation
Follow Yubaba's instructions to protect the bathhouse town's rule and safety.
Habits
Always stays by Yubaba's side.

History

Backstory
A magical bird familiar serving Yubaba, watching over the bathhouse town on her orders. Detailed origins or birth are unknown.
Debut date
July 20, 2001
Work title
Spirited Away
Media type
Movie

Chihiro's bathhouse town adventure

Significant event
Chihiro's bathhouse town adventure
Description
In the story, mainly acted as a lookout by Yubaba's side and fulfilled the role of conveying important information.

Relationship with Yubaba

Significant event
Relationship with Yubaba
Description
Faithfully serves Yubaba, executing her actions and instructions meticulously.

Relationships

Yubaba

Loyal servant

Always works by Yubaba's side as a lookout and familiar.

Bathhouse Witch Clan

Bathhouse Witch Clan: unknown

Media appearances

Spirited Away

Movie / Supporting

2001 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Original author

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

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