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

Tags

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
  • Kangaroo's characteristic large tail
  • Gentle expression evoking motherhood
  • Petite but sturdy build
Iconic items
  • 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
  • Caring
  • Reliable
  • Kind
  • Motherly
  • Calm
Talents
  • Sturdy body
  • Child-rearing expertise
  • Calm judgment
Skills
  • 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

Roo

Child

Loving mother. Warmly watches over Roo's growth.

Rabbit

Rival

Sometimes clashes and argues over Roo, but they are friends at heart.

Pooh

Teammate

Cooperate as forest friends with a trusting relationship.

100 Acre Wood Friends

100 Acre Wood Friends: unknown

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