Kanga
Caring kangaroo mother stuffed toy
Caring and reliable kangaroo mother stuffed toy, and Roo's mother. Calm and affectionate, but has a scary side when angry.
Quotes
- “I'm properly watching over Roo.”
- “Handling pancakes skillfully is a piece of cake for me.”
- “Children must be raised properly.”
- “I'll do anything for that child.”
- “The peace of the forest is most important.”
Trivia
- Kanga is strong enough to catch wind-blown pancakes with a spatula.
- The most motherly character among Pooh's friends.
- Often argues with Rabbit over Roo but is loyal to friends.
- Rarely the lead, modest lines, but strong presence.
- Sings a song with Roo.
Alternate names
Kanga
Kangaroo Mother
Roo's Mom
Profile
- Species
- Kangaroo stuffed toy
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Kangaroo stuffed toy with brown fur and a calm expression. Wears a blue apron dress and other gentle motherly attire.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Kangaroo's characteristic large tail
- Gentle expression evoking motherhood
- Petite but sturdy build
- Iconic items
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- Apron Dress
- Spatula (scene smacking down pancakes)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Caring, reliable, and serves as the mediator for her friends. Showers Roo with deep affection and is devoted to child-rearing. Can be scary when angry, but fundamentally calm and composed.
- Keywords
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- Caring
- Reliable
- Kind
- Motherly
- Calm
- Talents
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- Sturdy body
- Child-rearing expertise
- Calm judgment
- Skills
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- Strength to smack pancakes onto a plate
- Mediator among friends
- Motivation
- To raise Roo healthily. To maintain harmony among friends.
- Favorite foods
- Pancakes
- Disliked situations
- Conflicts among friends, Danger to children
History
- Backstory
- Kanga is a mother kangaroo stuffed toy from Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh. Roo's mother, known among the forest friends for being particularly caring and reliable. Kind, but scary when provoked.
- Debut date
- February 15, 1966
- Work title
- Winnie-the-Pooh
- Media type
- Anime
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- Appears in the first Winnie-the-Pooh production. Introduced as Roo's mother.
Pancake Scene
- Significant event
- Pancake Scene
- Description
- Powerful scene where wind-blown pancakes are smacked onto a plate with a spatula.
Relationship with Roo and Tigger
- Significant event
- Relationship with Roo and Tigger
- Description
- Roo often plays with Tigger, and Kanga watches over them carefully.
Relationships
Media appearances
Winnie-the-Pooh
Anime / Supporting
1966 TV Series
Christopher Robin
Movie / Supporting
2018 Theatrical Release
Voice cast and creators
小宮和枝
- Voice actor
- 小宮和枝
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Release Version
片岡富枝
- Voice actor
- 片岡富枝
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Bandai Version, Buena Vista Version
久保田民絵
- Voice actor
- 久保田民絵
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Pony Version, Bandai Version
菅井美和
- Voice actor
- 菅井美和
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Song (Buena Vista Version)
Barbara Luddy
- Voice actor
- Barbara Luddy
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 1966-1977
Sophie Okonedo
- Voice actor
- Sophie Okonedo
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Christopher Robin
A.A. Milne
- Creator name
- A.A. Milne
- Role
- Original author
Walt Disney Company
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Company
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Kanga Plush Toy
- Item name
- Kanga Plush Toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular