Tuffy/Nibbles
Fearless laid-back young mouse
Gray young mouse who appears as Jerry's cousin or nephew. A fearless laid-back character who can also use swordsmanship.
Trivia
- Tuffy appears under the name Nibbles in some media.
- Rare character who can use swordsmanship despite being young.
- Laid-back personality that throws others off balance is his charm.
- Distinguished from other mice by wearing a diaper.
- Part of Jerry's family, yet behaves more freely than Jerry.
Alternate names
Tuffy
Nibbles
Tuffy
Nibbles
Profile
- Species
- Mouse
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Small gray young mouse. Wears a diaper.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Gray
- Distinguishing features
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- Wearing a diaper
- Small and youthful appearance
- Gray fur
- Iconic items
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- Diaper
- Small sword
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Fearless
- Detailed personality
- Fearless and laid-back. Throws those around him off balance with eccentric actions, but also possesses swordsmanship skills. Also has a hearty appetite inherited from Jerry.
- Keywords
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- Fearless
- Laid-back
- Big eater
- Swordsman
- Young
- Innocent
- Curious
- Talents
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- Swordsmanship
- Bravery
- Skills
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- Sword handling
- Quick wit
- Pursuit
- Motivation
- Lives freely and whimsically, aiming to grow and achieve things independently without relying on Jerry.
- Habits
- Often a big eater. Has unpredictable tendencies.
- Favorite foods
- Cheese, Food in general
- Hobbies
- Swordsmanship, Adventure
History
- Backstory
- Depicted as Jerry's cousin or nephew, or an orphan, frequently joining Tom and Jerry's slapstick antics. Fearless from a young age and proficient in swordsmanship. Even as a child, drags Jerry along and deceives Tom.
- Debut date
- Late 1940s to early 1950s
- Work title
- Tom and Jerry
- Media type
- Anime
Establishment in the series
- Significant event
- Establishment in the series
- Description
- Appeared in several shorts and became established as Jerry's family.
Name variations
- Significant event
- Name variations
- Description
- Often called 'Nibbles' or 'Tuffy' depending on the medium, but the same character.
Swordsmanship episode
- Significant event
- Swordsmanship episode
- Description
- The slapstick episode featuring swordsmanship garnered attention.
Relationships
Jerry
Cousin
Close relationship as cousin or nephew. Though young, Tuffy sometimes relies on Jerry, but also drags Jerry along with his actions.
Tom
Rival
Gets caught in the slapstick crossfire, but sometimes forms cooperative relationships.
Jerry
Family
Serves as a protective figure for Jerry while dragging him along with his dynamic actions.
Media appearances
Tom and Jerry
Anime / Supporting
1940s onward
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
Movie / Supporting
1992
Tom & Jerry (2021 film)
Movie / Supporting
2021
Tom and Jerry Tales
TV series / Supporting
2006–2008
Voice cast and creators
Etsuko Kozakura
- Voice actor
- Etsuko Kozakura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version, etc.
William Hanna
- Creator name
- William Hanna
- Role
- Original author
Joseph Barbera
- Creator name
- Joseph Barbera
- Role
- Original author
Warner Bros.
- Creator name
- Warner Bros.
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Tuffy plush toy
- Item name
- Tuffy plush toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Tuffy figure
- Item name
- Tuffy figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular