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Kaban

2017-08-31T04:47:20Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 1 */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Kaban has a reserved, calm, and caring personality. She is not as outgoing as Serval when it comes to interacting with other friends, and her gentle voice and less animated body language contrasts her from Serval's hyper personality. She also does not make as quick remarks as often as Serval and tends to think through her words more.

Kaban is also able to remain calm and think of solutions during pressure. In the battle against the Cerulean in the first episode, she is able to devise a plan to distract the Cerulean with a paper airplane. She was also able to create a sled to escape from the ceruleans that were rolling down the mountain. Even under time pressure from the Owl's cooking trial, Kaban is also able successfully cook some curry.

Her kindess shows when she is talking to friends like [[Crested Ibis/Anime|Crested Ibis]]. Instead of insulting or criticizing the Crested Ibis's singing, she decides to compliment her. She also cares for her friends and the Park's safety more than herself. She dives in the Black Cerulean and is willing to sacrifice the boat to protect the Park. She's polite and appreciates all the help she receives throughout the story, and she is thankful for the experiences she had in Japari Park. When tackled by Raccoon, she's initially surprised be never displayed anger or annoyance to anyone throughout the show. She is always willing to help others as is seen throughout the show.

Even though Kaban can be brave, she is also very easily scared. Throughout the anime she screams "Do not eat me!" when she is jump-scared by a friend usually.

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When [[Raccoon]] discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that rises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders in the savanna area and attempts to run from Serval in a chase that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about what type of friend she is and her territory. Kaban claims to not know anything, not even her own name. Despite this, she is able to identify her bag, in which Serval names Kaban after. Serval states that Kaban was probably born from last night's sanstar eruption and suggests that she visits the library to learn about herself. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, they arrive at a water pool and encounter [[Hippopotamus/Anime|Hippopotamus]]. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, later at the bridge that leads to the Jungle, Kaban reveals her potential through her intelligence by distracting a Cerulean with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban prepares to depart to the Jungle without Serval. However, only a few steps in, Serval reappears and decides to tag along with Kaban throughout the whole trip. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a [[Lucky Beast]] referred to as [[Lucky|"Boss"]], whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of [[Jaguar/Anime|Jaguar]], the [[Small-Clawed Otter/Anime|Small-Clawed Otter]], and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter Crested Ibis. Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters [[Suri Alpaca/Anime|Suri Alpaca]] and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter [[Sandcat/Anime|Sand Cat]] who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter [[Tsuchinoko/Anime|Tsuchinoko]], who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters [[North American Beaver/Anime|North American Beaver]] after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for American Beaver. Lucky locates a nearby forest, and they encounter [[Black-Tailed Prairie Dog/Anime|Black-Tailed Prairie Dog]] who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by [[Arabian Oryx/Anime|Arabian Oryx]] and [[Aurochs/Anime|Aurochs]], who are aligned with [[Lion/Anime|Lion]] and at war with [[Moose/Anime|Moose's]] group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== [[Serval/Anime|Serval]] ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== [[Lucky]] ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== [[Raccoon/Anime|Raccoon]] ===

Throughout most of the anime, Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]] ===
As Raccoon's friend, she follows the Common Raccoon and does not meet Kaban till near the end. Unlike Raccoon, she is able to remain calm and think things through, which compliments the Raccoon's hasty nature. It is implied that she already assumed that Kaban was the friend with Raccoon's desired hat. She is able to help Kaban with a sense of direction and find the tablet to purify the sandstar mountain. Afterwards, they become friends.

== Trivia ==
- After she gets rescued from the Black Cerulean, Kaban seems to have lost her leggings and gloves. Throughout the rest of the episode, they seem to grow back.

- In the first episode, Serval touches Kaban's back to check for wings even though wings are located on the avian friends's heads.
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Kaban

2017-08-30T06:14:14Z

Mari Churin: /* Trivia */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Kaban has a reserved, calm, and caring personality. She is not as outgoing as Serval when it comes to interacting with other friends, and her gentle voice and less animated body language contrasts her from Serval's hyper personality. She also does not make as quick remarks as often as Serval and tends to think through her words more.

Kaban is also able to remain calm and think of solutions during pressure. In the battle against the Cerulean in the first episode, she is able to devise a plan to distract the Cerulean with a paper airplane. She was also able to create a sled to escape from the ceruleans that were rolling down the mountain. Even under time pressure from the Owl's cooking trial, Kaban is also able successfully cook some curry.

Her kindess shows when she is talking to friends like [[Crested Ibis/Anime|Crested Ibis]]. Instead of insulting or criticizing the Crested Ibis's singing, she decides to compliment her. She also cares for her friends and the Park's safety more than herself. She dives in the Black Cerulean and is willing to sacrifice the boat to protect the Park. She's polite and appreciates all the help she receives throughout the story, and she is thankful for the experiences she had in Japari Park. When tackled by Raccoon, she's initially surprised be never displayed anger or annoyance to anyone throughout the show. She is always willing to help others as is seen throughout the show.

Even though Kaban can be brave, she is also very easily scared. Throughout the anime she screams "Do not eat me!" when she is jump-scared by a friend usually.

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When [[Raccoon]] discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that rises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter [[Hippopotamus/Anime|Hippopotamus]]. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a [[Lucky Beast]] referred to as [[Lucky|"Boss"]], whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of [[Jaguar/Anime|Jaguar]], the [[Small-Clawed Otter/Anime|Small-Clawed Otter]], and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter Crested Ibis. Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters [[Suri Alpaca/Anime|Suri Alpaca]] and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter [[Sandcat/Anime|Sand Cat]] who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter [[Tsuchinoko/Anime|Tsuchinoko]], who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters [[North American Beaver/Anime|North American Beaver]] after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for American Beaver. Lucky locates a nearby forest, and they encounter [[Black-Tailed Prairie Dog/Anime|Black-Tailed Prairie Dog]] who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by [[Arabian Oryx/Anime|Arabian Oryx]] and [[Aurochs/Anime|Aurochs]], who are aligned with [[Lion/Anime|Lion]] and at war with [[Moose/Anime|Moose's]] group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== [[Serval/Anime|Serval]] ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== [[Lucky]] ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== [[Raccoon/Anime|Raccoon]] ===

Throughout most of the anime, Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]] ===
As Raccoon's friend, she follows the Common Raccoon and does not meet Kaban till near the end. Unlike Raccoon, she is able to remain calm and think things through, which compliments the Raccoon's hasty nature. It is implied that she already assumed that Kaban was the friend with Raccoon's desired hat. She is able to help Kaban with a sense of direction and find the tablet to purify the sandstar mountain. Afterwards, they become friends.

== Trivia ==
- After she gets rescued from the Black Cerulean, Kaban seems to have lost her leggings and gloves. Throughout the rest of the episode, they seem to grow back.

- In the first episode, Serval touches Kaban's back to check for wings even though wings are located on the avian friends's heads.
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Kaban

2017-08-30T06:13:52Z

Mari Churin: /* Trivia */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Kaban has a reserved, calm, and caring personality. She is not as outgoing as Serval when it comes to interacting with other friends, and her gentle voice and less animated body language contrasts her from Serval's hyper personality. She also does not make as quick remarks as often as Serval and tends to think through her words more.

Kaban is also able to remain calm and think of solutions during pressure. In the battle against the Cerulean in the first episode, she is able to devise a plan to distract the Cerulean with a paper airplane. She was also able to create a sled to escape from the ceruleans that were rolling down the mountain. Even under time pressure from the Owl's cooking trial, Kaban is also able successfully cook some curry.

Her kindess shows when she is talking to friends like [[Crested Ibis/Anime|Crested Ibis]]. Instead of insulting or criticizing the Crested Ibis's singing, she decides to compliment her. She also cares for her friends and the Park's safety more than herself. She dives in the Black Cerulean and is willing to sacrifice the boat to protect the Park. She's polite and appreciates all the help she receives throughout the story, and she is thankful for the experiences she had in Japari Park. When tackled by Raccoon, she's initially surprised be never displayed anger or annoyance to anyone throughout the show. She is always willing to help others as is seen throughout the show.

Even though Kaban can be brave, she is also very easily scared. Throughout the anime she screams "Do not eat me!" when she is jump-scared by a friend usually.

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When [[Raccoon]] discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that rises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter [[Hippopotamus/Anime|Hippopotamus]]. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a [[Lucky Beast]] referred to as [[Lucky|"Boss"]], whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of [[Jaguar/Anime|Jaguar]], the [[Small-Clawed Otter/Anime|Small-Clawed Otter]], and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter Crested Ibis. Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters [[Suri Alpaca/Anime|Suri Alpaca]] and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter [[Sandcat/Anime|Sand Cat]] who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter [[Tsuchinoko/Anime|Tsuchinoko]], who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters [[North American Beaver/Anime|North American Beaver]] after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for American Beaver. Lucky locates a nearby forest, and they encounter [[Black-Tailed Prairie Dog/Anime|Black-Tailed Prairie Dog]] who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by [[Arabian Oryx/Anime|Arabian Oryx]] and [[Aurochs/Anime|Aurochs]], who are aligned with [[Lion/Anime|Lion]] and at war with [[Moose/Anime|Moose's]] group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== [[Serval/Anime|Serval]] ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== [[Lucky]] ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== [[Raccoon/Anime|Raccoon]] ===

Throughout most of the anime, Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]] ===
As Raccoon's friend, she follows the Common Raccoon and does not meet Kaban till near the end. Unlike Raccoon, she is able to remain calm and think things through, which compliments the Raccoon's hasty nature. It is implied that she already assumed that Kaban was the friend with Raccoon's desired hat. She is able to help Kaban with a sense of direction and find the tablet to purify the sandstar mountain. Afterwards, they become friends.

== Trivia ==
- After she gets rescued from the Black Cerulean, Kaban seems to have lost her leggings and gloves. Throughout the rest of the episode, they seem to grow back.
- In the first episode, Serval touches Kaban's back to check for wings even though wings are located on the avian friends's heads.
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Kaban

2017-08-30T06:10:57Z

Mari Churin: /* Fennec Fox */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Kaban has a reserved, calm, and caring personality. She is not as outgoing as Serval when it comes to interacting with other friends, and her gentle voice and less animated body language contrasts her from Serval's hyper personality. She also does not make as quick remarks as often as Serval and tends to think through her words more.

Kaban is also able to remain calm and think of solutions during pressure. In the battle against the Cerulean in the first episode, she is able to devise a plan to distract the Cerulean with a paper airplane. She was also able to create a sled to escape from the ceruleans that were rolling down the mountain. Even under time pressure from the Owl's cooking trial, Kaban is also able successfully cook some curry.

Her kindess shows when she is talking to friends like [[Crested Ibis/Anime|Crested Ibis]]. Instead of insulting or criticizing the Crested Ibis's singing, she decides to compliment her. She also cares for her friends and the Park's safety more than herself. She dives in the Black Cerulean and is willing to sacrifice the boat to protect the Park. She's polite and appreciates all the help she receives throughout the story, and she is thankful for the experiences she had in Japari Park. When tackled by Raccoon, she's initially surprised be never displayed anger or annoyance to anyone throughout the show. She is always willing to help others as is seen throughout the show.

Even though Kaban can be brave, she is also very easily scared. Throughout the anime she screams "Do not eat me!" when she is jump-scared by a friend usually.

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When [[Raccoon]] discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that rises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter [[Hippopotamus/Anime|Hippopotamus]]. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a [[Lucky Beast]] referred to as [[Lucky|"Boss"]], whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of [[Jaguar/Anime|Jaguar]], the [[Small-Clawed Otter/Anime|Small-Clawed Otter]], and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter Crested Ibis. Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters [[Suri Alpaca/Anime|Suri Alpaca]] and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter [[Sandcat/Anime|Sand Cat]] who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter [[Tsuchinoko/Anime|Tsuchinoko]], who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters [[North American Beaver/Anime|North American Beaver]] after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for American Beaver. Lucky locates a nearby forest, and they encounter [[Black-Tailed Prairie Dog/Anime|Black-Tailed Prairie Dog]] who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by [[Arabian Oryx/Anime|Arabian Oryx]] and [[Aurochs/Anime|Aurochs]], who are aligned with [[Lion/Anime|Lion]] and at war with [[Moose/Anime|Moose's]] group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== [[Serval/Anime|Serval]] ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== [[Lucky]] ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== [[Raccoon/Anime|Raccoon]] ===

Throughout most of the anime, Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]] ===
As Raccoon's friend, she follows the Common Raccoon and does not meet Kaban till near the end. Unlike Raccoon, she is able to remain calm and think things through, which compliments the Raccoon's hasty nature. It is implied that she already assumed that Kaban was the friend with Raccoon's desired hat. She is able to help Kaban with a sense of direction and find the tablet to purify the sandstar mountain. Afterwards, they become friends.

== Trivia ==
- After she gets rescued from the Black Cerulean, Kaban seems to have lost her leggings and gloves. Throughout the rest of the episode, they seem to grow back.

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Kaban has a reserved, calm, and caring personality. She is not as outgoing as Serval when it comes to interacting with other friends, and her gentle voice and less animated body language contrasts her from Serval's hyper personality. She also does not make as quick remarks as often as Serval and tends to think through her words more.

Kaban is also able to remain calm and think of solutions during pressure. In the battle against the Cerulean in the first episode, she is able to devise a plan to distract the Cerulean with a paper airplane. She was also able to create a sled to escape from the ceruleans that were rolling down the mountain. Even under time pressure from the Owl's cooking trial, Kaban is also able successfully cook some curry.

Her kindess shows when she is talking to friends like [[Crested Ibis/Anime|Crested Ibis]]. Instead of insulting or criticizing the Crested Ibis's singing, she decides to compliment her. She also cares for her friends and the Park's safety more than herself. She dives in the Black Cerulean and is willing to sacrifice the boat to protect the Park. She's polite and appreciates all the help she receives throughout the story, and she is thankful for the experiences she had in Japari Park. When tackled by Raccoon, she's initially surprised be never displayed anger or annoyance to anyone throughout the show. She is always willing to help others as is seen throughout the show.

Even though Kaban can be brave, she is also very easily scared. Throughout the anime she screams "Do not eat me!" when she is jump-scared by a friend usually.

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When [[Raccoon]] discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that rises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter [[Hippopotamus/Anime|Hippopotamus]]. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a [[Lucky Beast]] referred to as [[Lucky|"Boss"]], whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of [[Jaguar/Anime|Jaguar]], the [[Small-Clawed Otter/Anime|Small-Clawed Otter]], and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter Crested Ibis. Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters [[Suri Alpaca/Anime|Suri Alpaca]] and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter [[Sandcat/Anime|Sand Cat]] who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter [[Tsuchinoko/Anime|Tsuchinoko]], who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters [[North American Beaver/Anime|North American Beaver]] after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for American Beaver. Lucky locates a nearby forest, and they encounter [[Black-Tailed Prairie Dog/Anime|Black-Tailed Prairie Dog]] who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by [[Arabian Oryx/Anime|Arabian Oryx]] and [[Aurochs/Anime|Aurochs]], who are aligned with [[Lion/Anime|Lion]] and at war with [[Moose/Anime|Moose's]] group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== [[Serval/Anime|Serval]] ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== [[Lucky]] ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== [[Raccoon/Anime|Raccoon]] ===

Throughout most of the anime, Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]] ===
== Trivia ==
- After she gets rescued from the Black Cerulean, Kaban seems to have lost her leggings and gloves. Throughout the rest of the episode, they seem to grow back.

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Kaban

2017-08-30T06:04:46Z

Mari Churin: /* Personality */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Kaban has a reserved, calm, and caring personality. She is not as outgoing as Serval when it comes to interacting with other friends, and her gentle voice and less animated body language contrasts her from Serval's hyper personality. She also does not make as quick remarks as often as Serval and tends to think through her words more.

Kaban is also able to remain calm and think of solutions during pressure. In the battle against the Cerulean in the first episode, she is able to devise a plan to distract the Cerulean with a paper airplane. She was also able to create a sled to escape from the ceruleans that were rolling down the mountain. Even under time pressure from the Owl's cooking trial, Kaban is also able successfully cook some curry.

Her kindess shows when she is talking to friends like [[Crested Ibis/Anime|Crested Ibis]]. Instead of insulting or criticizing the Crested Ibis's singing, she decides to compliment her. She also cares for her friends and the Park's safety more than herself. She dives in the Black Cerulean and is willing to sacrifice the boat to protect the Park. She's polite and appreciates all the help she receives throughout the story, and she is thankful for the experiences she had in Japari Park. When tackled by Raccoon, she's initially surprised be never displayed anger or annoyance to anyone throughout the show. She is always willing to help others as is seen throughout the show.

Even though Kaban can be brave, she is also very easily scared. Throughout the anime she screams "Do not eat me!" when she is jump-scared by a friend usually.

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When [[Raccoon]] discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that raises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter [[Hippopotamus/Anime|Hippopotamus]]. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a [[Lucky Beast]] referred to as [[Lucky|"Boss"]], whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of [[Jaguar/Anime|Jaguar]], the [[Small-Clawed Otter/Anime|Small-Clawed Otter]], and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter Crested Ibis. Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters [[Suri Alpaca/Anime|Suri Alpaca]] and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter [[Sandcat/Anime|Sand Cat]] who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter [[Tsuchinoko/Anime|Tsuchinoko]], who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters [[North American Beaver/Anime|North American Beaver]] after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for American Beaver. Lucky locates a nearby forest, and they encounter [[Black-Tailed Prairie Dog/Anime|Black-Tailed Prairie Dog]] who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by [[Arabian Oryx/Anime|Arabian Oryx]] and [[Aurochs/Anime|Aurochs]], who are aligned with [[Lion/Anime|Lion]] and at war with [[Moose/Anime|Moose's]] group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== [[Serval/Anime|Serval]] ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== [[Lucky]] ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== [[Raccoon/Anime|Raccoon]] ===

Throughout most of the anime, Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]] ===
== Trivia ==
- After she gets rescued from the Black Cerulean, Kaban seems to have lost her leggings and gloves. Throughout the rest of the episode, they seem to grow back.

[[Category:Friends]] [[Category:Primate Friends]] [[Category:Needs Appearance]] [[Category:Needs Editing]]

Kaban

2017-08-28T06:03:40Z

Mari Churin: /* Personality */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
Kaban has a slightly timid, reserved, calm, and caring personality. She's very easily scared by many things. Throughout the anime she screams "Do not eat me!" when scared. She is not as outgoing as Serval when it comes to interacting with other friends.

Kaban is also able to remain calm and think of solutions during pressure. She is able to create a paper airplane to distract the Cerulean in the first episode. She was also able to solve the mystery behind the ghostly sightings at the lodge by maintaining a leveled head.

Her caring personality shows when she is talking to friends like Crested Ibis, instead of insulting or criticizing the Crested Ibis's singing, she decides to compliment her. She also cares for her friends and the Park's safety more than herself. She dives in the Black Cerulean and is willing to sacrifice the boat to protect the Park.

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When the Common Raccoon discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that raises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter the Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a Lucky Beast referred to as "Boss," whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of Jaguar, the Small-Clawed Otter, and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter the Japanese Crested Ibis. The Japanese Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters Suri Alpaca and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter the Sand Cat who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter the Tsuchinoko, who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters the American Beaver after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. The American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for the American Beaver. Lucky Beast locates a nearby forest, and they encounter the Prarie Dog who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that the American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. The American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which the American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by the Arabian Oryx and Auroch, who are aligned with Lion and at war with Moose's group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== Serval ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== Lucky ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== Common Raccoon ===

Throughout most of the anime, the Common Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. The Common Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when the Common Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== Fennec Fox ===
== Trivia ==

[[Category:Friends]] [[Category:Primate Friends]] [[Category:Needs Appearance]] [[Category:Needs Editing]]

Kaban

2017-08-28T03:28:20Z

Mari Churin: /* Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
''two to three paragraphs, use examples from the show if necessary''

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When the Common Raccoon discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that raises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter the Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a Lucky Beast referred to as "Boss," whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of Jaguar, the Small-Clawed Otter, and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter the Japanese Crested Ibis. The Japanese Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters Suri Alpaca and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter the Sand Cat who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter the Tsuchinoko, who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters the American Beaver after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. The American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for the American Beaver. Lucky Beast locates a nearby forest, and they encounter the Prarie Dog who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that the American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. The American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which the American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by the Arabian Oryx and Auroch, who are aligned with Lion and at war with Moose's group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== Serval ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== Lucky ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== Common Raccoon ===

Throughout most of the anime, the Common Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. The Common Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when the Common Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== Fennec Fox ===
== Trivia ==

[[Category:Friends]] [[Category:Primate Friends]] [[Category:Needs Appearance]] [[Category:Needs Editing]]

Kaban

2017-08-28T03:27:50Z

Mari Churin: /* Backstory */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
|-
| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
|-
| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
|-
| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
|-
| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
|-
| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
|-
| '''Gender''': || Female
|-
| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
|-
| '''Status''': || Alive
|-
|}
|}

'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
''two to three paragraphs, use examples from the show if necessary''

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
Throughout the anime, Kaban searches for her identity and learns that she is human; however, she remains ignorant of her origins. In episode 12, one of Mirai's recordings from Boss reveals that she lost her hat on the ferris wheel before departing the park. In the same episode at the party, the Common Raccon tells her story of stumbling on Kaban's hat to Kaban and Serval. When the Common Raccoon discovered the hat in the savanna area, sandstar from the eruption hit a strand of Mirai's hair in the hat, which surprised the her and caused her to fall. A dark shadowed silhouette that raises from the hat appears to be Kaban.

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===
''episode by episode, describe her journey as best as you can, from start to finish''

''it's okay if you don't write it all in one sitting''

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter the Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a Lucky Beast referred to as "Boss," whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of Jaguar, the Small-Clawed Otter, and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter the Japanese Crested Ibis. The Japanese Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters Suri Alpaca and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter the Sand Cat who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter the Tsuchinoko, who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters the American Beaver after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. The American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for the American Beaver. Lucky Beast locates a nearby forest, and they encounter the Prarie Dog who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that the American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. The American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which the American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by the Arabian Oryx and Auroch, who are aligned with Lion and at war with Moose's group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== Serval ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== Lucky ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== Common Raccoon ===

Throughout most of the anime, the Common Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. The Common Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when the Common Raccoon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== Fennec Fox ===
== Trivia ==

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Kaban

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
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| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
''two to three paragraphs, use examples from the show if necessary''

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
''describe, briefly, the circumstances leading up to the birth of the human Friend Kaban (as seen on [[Mirai#Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)|Mirai's page]])''

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===
''episode by episode, describe her journey as best as you can, from start to finish''

''it's okay if you don't write it all in one sitting''

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter the Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a Lucky Beast referred to as "Boss," whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of Jaguar, the Small-Clawed Otter, and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter the Japanese Crested Ibis. The Japanese Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters Suri Alpaca and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter the Sand Cat who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter the Tsuchinoko, who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters the American Beaver after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. The American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for the American Beaver. Lucky Beast locates a nearby forest, and they encounter the Prarie Dog who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that the American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. The American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which the American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by the Arabian Oryx and Auroch, who are aligned with Lion and at war with Moose's group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, the Gokoku region, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== Serval ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== Lucky ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== Common Raccoon ===

Throughout most of the anime, the Common Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. The Common Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when the Common Raccon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== Fennec Fox ===
== Trivia ==

[[Category:Friends]] [[Category:Primate Friends]] [[Category:Needs Appearance]] [[Category:Needs Editing]]

Kaban

2017-08-22T06:59:47Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 12 */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
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| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
|-
| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
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| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
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| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
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| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
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| '''Gender''': || Female
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| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
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| '''Status''': || Alive
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'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
''two to three paragraphs, use examples from the show if necessary''

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
''describe, briefly, the circumstances leading up to the birth of the human Friend Kaban (as seen on [[Mirai#Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)|Mirai's page]])''

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===
''episode by episode, describe her journey as best as you can, from start to finish''

''it's okay if you don't write it all in one sitting''

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter the Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a Lucky Beast referred to as "Boss," whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of Jaguar, the Small-Clawed Otter, and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter the Japanese Crested Ibis. The Japanese Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters Suri Alpaca and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter the Sand Cat who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter the Tsuchinoko, who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters the American Beaver after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. The American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for the American Beaver. Lucky Beast locates a nearby forest, and they encounter the Prarie Dog who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that the American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. The American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which the American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by the Arabian Oryx and Auroch, who are aligned with Lion and at war with Moose's group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===
In this episode, Kaban spends a decent portion of time in the Black Cerulean. Many friends help attack the Black Cerulean to free out Kaban, who is in a form of a radiating rainbow orb. Kaban revives with her memory and form in tact. Kaban inquires about the Black Cerulean, and they learn that the Black Cerulean has boarded the ship with Lucky Beast still on board. The boat travels out and sinks from the Black Cerulean's weight. The next morning, various friends from the park, Serval, and Kaban search for Lucky Beast and find his remains near the shore. A month after the battle, the park holds a celebration party for Kaban. She makes a short speech thanking all the friends in the park for their efforts for saving the park and helping learn of her identity. Afterwards, they feast, and various friends throughout the show enjoy their time at the amusement park. Kaban learns about her origin from Raccoon and wears Lucky Beast as a watch. Later Kaban and Serval ride the ferris wheel. They listen to Mirai talk about departing the Park and after finishing their ride, they encounter various friend reveal the re-purposed Japari Bus, which has turned into a boat. Kaban thanks all the friends at the party, and they thank him in return. Kaban climbs a tree to show and tell what she has learned from the Park before boarding the Japari Boat and departing. Once at sea, she sees the next island, but the boat runs out of battery. However, she is quickly joined by Serval, who is another boat made from the Japari Bus, and by another aquatic friend.

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== Serval ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== Lucky ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== Common Raccoon ===

Throughout most of the anime, the Common Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. The Common Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when the Common Raccon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== Fennec Fox ===
== Trivia ==

[[Category:Friends]] [[Category:Primate Friends]] [[Category:Needs Appearance]] [[Category:Needs Editing]]

Kaban

2017-08-22T06:32:50Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 10 */

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| '''Also known as''': || Kaban-chan, Bag, Bag-chan
|-
| '''Japanese Name''': || かばん
|-
| '''Romanised Name''': || Kaban
|-
| '''English Name''': || Bag, Backpack
|-
| '''First Featured in''': || Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)
|-
| '''Voiced By''': || Aya Uchida
|-
| '''Gender''': || Female
|-
| '''Occupation''': || Adventurer
|-
| '''Status''': || Alive
|-
|}
|}

'''Kaban''' (Japanese: かばん Hepburn: Kaban) is the name given to the human [[Friend]] who stars as the protagonist of the Kemono Friends 2017 anime. She received her name from her companion and best friend [[Serval/Anime|Serval]], with whom she spends the duration of her adventure in the anime story, after the bag she was born wearing.

== Appearance ==
Kaban is a girl of short stature. She has black, short messy hair. She also wears a safari hat that is rather battered and has holes in its rim - for most of the series, it has a single green feather. However, in Episode 11, Arai returns a red feather to the hat. The hat once belonged to Mirai.
She wears a red shirt with black trims, and a dark gray undershirt below that. She carries around a white backpack, for which she is named for.
She has grayish-white pants with red and black trimming, as well as black stockings and gloves.
She wears brown boots and has grey-blue eyes.

== Personality ==
''two to three paragraphs, use examples from the show if necessary''

== Role in the Plot ==
=== Backstory ===
''describe, briefly, the circumstances leading up to the birth of the human Friend Kaban (as seen on [[Mirai#Kemono Friends (2017 Anime)|Mirai's page]])''

=== Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) ===
''episode by episode, describe her journey as best as you can, from start to finish''

''it's okay if you don't write it all in one sitting''

=== Episode 1 ===
In the first episode, Kaban wanders the savanna area and encounters Serval in a chase game that she calls "hunter and prey." Serval inquires Kaban about her friend type and territory; however, Kaban claims to not know anything but is able to speak and identify her bag. Serval tells that Kaban was possibly born from the sandstar from last night's eruption and suggests going to the library to learn about Kaban's friend type. Serval accompanies Kaban through the savanna area and protects him from a Cerulean. Kaban feels sad about her inadequacy, but Serval reassures Kaban about her potential. After a break and more walking, Serval tells Kaban to climb trees if she needs to run away from a cerulean. She helps Kaban climb a small tree, and they get a view of the area. They continue on to the water pool and encounter the Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus questions Kaban's capabilities, pointing out Kaban's lack of abilities. However, she proves her worth by exercising her intelligence by distracting the Cerulean at the bridge with a paper airplane. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval make paper airplanes together, and Kaban departs for the jungle with Serval. Near the end of the episode, Serval and Kaban encounter a Lucky Beast referred to as "Boss," whom acts as Kaban's guide throughout the show.

=== Episode 2 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters many friends in the Jungle area. Boss guides them to a bridge that have been destroyed in attempts to reclaim a Japari Bus. In her dilemma, she gathers the help of Jaguar, the Small-Clawed Otter, and Serval to reconstruct a bridge and the Japari Bus.

=== Episode 3 ===
After learning that the Japari Bus's battery has run dry, Kaban, Boss, and Serval travel to the mountains in search of a cafe to recharge the battery. At the base of the mountain, they find a tram station with no vehicles to ride and encounter the Japanese Crested Ibis. The Japanese Crested Ibis flies Kaban to the top of the mountain to the cafe. Kaban encounters Suri Alpaca and is able to recharge the battery. Suri Alpaca complains about the lack of visitors, and Kaban helps to make the cafe more visible by weeding the grass to create a mug impression on the grass.

=== Episode 4 ===
After getting the Japari Bus operational, Serval, Kaban, and Boss travel to the desert area and encounter a sandstorm. They encounter the Sand Cat who falls from the sky while trying to get the bus unstuck from the sand. They have small chatter and visit Sand Cat's home. At her home, they find an underground passage to the labyrinths. Kaban and Serval enter the labyrinths and encounter the Tsuchinoko, who guides Kaban and Serval through the Labyrinth. They stumble upon an exit closed by rubble, but Kaban helps find a secret exit behind the wooden panels and discovers another part of the labyrinth. They return to the Japari Bus and travel to the next area.

=== Episode 5 ===
In this episode, Kaban encounters the American Beaver after knocking down her stack of logs into the water. The American Beaver wants build herself a house, but she feels anxiety any time she attempts to build. Due to the loss of her construction materials, Serval and Kaban volunteer to gather wood for the American Beaver. Lucky Beast locates a nearby forest, and they encounter the Prarie Dog who is digging countless holes in the ground. With Prarie Dog's working speed and American Beaver's instruction, they gather materials very quickly. Back near the lake, Kaban suggests that the American Beaver attempt to make a smaller model of her desired log house. The American Beaver and Prarie Dog attempt to build their own homes without success, and Kaban makes another suggestion, in which the American Beaver and Prarie Dog join efforts to create a home. They successfully create a log house with an underground tunnel. Kaban, Serval, and Boss depart from the Lake Shore later in the day.
=== Episode 6 ===
In this episode, Kaban, Serval, and Boss are captured by the Arabian Oryx and Auroch, who are aligned with Lion and at war with Moose's group. The Arabian Oryx and Auroch take them to Lion's castle. At first they are intimidated by Lion's demeanor, but when the Oryx and Auroch leaves, Lion loosens the tension and converses with Kaban and Serval. Lion explains the war on the territories, her winning streak, and concerns. She inquires Kaban if she has any idea to prevent people from getting hurt and to making Moose win. Kaban suggests using rolled papers and breaking beach balls attached to their bodies to decide the battle. Kaban and Serval are sent to Moose's side as spies to help Moose win the war. The two participate in the sparring session and enter the war later in the day. Moose proposes charging to the fortress head-on; however, Kaban devises a strategy to aid in Moose's victory. At the end of the episode, Shoebill approaches Kaban and asks if she is a human.

=== Episode 7 ===
At the beginning of the episode, Shoebill tells Kaban that humans were clever beings that developed interesting idea, possessed high intellect, and wielded tools. While not being able to pinpoint the exact area that humans lived, Kaban and Serval venture to the library to learn of the humans' whereabouts. Upon arriving at the forest, Kaban and Serval venture into a maze with various quizzes about animal facts. Kaban is able to read the writing on the signs, and Serval is fascinated Kaban's ability to read. After numerous trial and errors through the quizzes, Kaban and Serval finally reach the library and meet the Northern White Faced Owl (the Professor) and the Eurasian Eagle Owl (the assistant). After the introduction, the two owls remark that Kaban and Serval are the first to complete the maze. When Serval asks the two owls about Kaban's animal species, the two offer to answer only if they cook for them. The group enters the library and the owl introduces them to cooking books, the ingredient, and then cooking station. Serval cuts the vegetables, and Kaban starts a fire with a magnifying glass, which scares the owls and Serval. After finishing cooking, the owls taste the curry that Kaban made. At first, they gave jeering remarks about the spiciness, but they come to enjoy the dish. The owls tell Kaban that she is a human, but the two state that humans disappeared from the island by hiding or extinction. The two owls give Kaban and Serval VIP tickets to the P.P.P. concert and tell them to visit when they find the humans.

=== Episode 8 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to Waterfront area to attend P.P.P.'s concert. They encounter Margay on a tree and watch a short debut of the group. They later visit P.P.P. during their practice session. They watch the practice and compliment the group for their music and dancing skills; however, Royal Penguin gets frustrated and leaves practice before the concert. Kaban and Serval find her sitting near the water outside the concert hall. The usher her back in to the concert hall and P.P.P. performs their song. After the concert, Kaban and Serval converse with the P.P.P. members and Royal Penguin comments that the humans were last seen at the Harbor.

=== Episode 9 ===
Kaban and Serval travel to the Snow Mountains Area and decide to visit the hot springs in the area. They are fascinated by the snow, but when they decide to travel by foot to the onsen, the weather drastically changes to a blizzard. They create an igloo to seek shelter from the cold winds and during their wait, they encounter the Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox whom dig their way into the igloo. The two foxes introduce themselves to Kaba, and they both discuss their objectives. The foxes intend to check out the hot spring's source for any problems, and they promise to guide Kaban to the hot spring afterwards. At the hot spring's source, Kaban and Serval examine and enjoy the hot water while the two foxes clean the excess sulfur from the extractor. Shortly admiring the mountain the view, the group is threatened by spherical Ceruleans rolling down the mountain. They make a make-shift sled to quickly escape by sledding down the mountain and exiting the Ceruleans' path. Afterwards, the group reaches the hot springs inn. They all decide to take a bath, but before joining in, Kaban prepares to take off her clothes, which surprises the Silver Fox and Serval. After enjoying, the hot springs, Kaban, Serval, and Lucky Beast decide to depart to the Japari Lodge for the night.

=== Episode 10 ===
In this episode, Kaban and Serval arrive at the Campo Lodge and meet the innkeeper, Campo Flicker. She shows the two various rooms at the lodge, and they select the View Room as their lodging. Afterwards, Kaban and Serval decide to explore the Lodge and encounter the Grey Wolf, who is working on a rough draft for a manga. Grey Wolf decides to scare the two with a prank to examine their fearful expressions, and afterwards, the two leave to explore more of the Lodge. They then encounter the Reticulated Giraffe who interrupts Serval in her introduction. The Giraffe attempts to deduce Serval's species without much success. Later, the two explore the lodge a bit more and listen on one of Mirai's recordings and then sleep for the night. The next morning,Kaban and Serval meet Campo Flicker, Grey Wolf, and Reticulated Giraffe and discuss the ghostly apparitions that Campo Flicker saw during the night. They go to the location of her sighting but are unable to deduce a culprit. For the next two nights, Kaban and Serval listen to more of Mirai's commentary, and the Reticulated Giraffe and Grey Wolf spot the ghostly apparition. Still unable to come up with a culprit, Kaban and Serval encounter the apparition in the next morning. The group meets up to think of a culprit, in which Kaban deduces the culprit to be herself. She has the group follow her around with Lucky Beast to reveal that Lucky Beast has been projecting a hologram of Mirai. After solving the case, Kaban and Serval depart to the harbor with farewells from Grey Wolf, Reticulated Giraffe, and Campo Flicker. Kaban and Serval reach the harbor but see that it is un-inhabited. They board a ship, and Kaban discusses her plan to travel out to the ocean. Shortly after, a loud explosion is heard before the end of the episode.

=== Episode 11 ===
Investigating the cause of the sound, Kaban and Serval encounter a black Cerulean. Serval attempts to attack the Cerulean, but her attacks bounces off, and they attempt to escape. They are saved by the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Lucky Beast inquires Kaban if it can investigate the situation. Kaban, Serval, and Monkey follow the Lucky Beast and encounter Brown Bear. After some small talk, Lucky Beast alarms the others of a high concentration of Sandstar Raw and to evacuate. Brown Bear and Monkey decide to chase down the Black Cerulean while Lucky Beast, Kaban, and Serval check out the mountain. On their way to the mountain, they hear Mirai's commentary on the Black Cerulean, and upon reaching the peak, they learn that the Black Cerulean follows light and dislikes water. After listening to some more commentary, Kaban is tackled by the Common Raccoon who has followed Kaban throughout the whole park. A small misunderstanding ensues but is dissipated shortly after. With the help of Mirai's commentary, Fennec's knowledge of direction, and Kaban's map reading, they are able to locate a tablet that purifies the Raw Sandstar from the Sandstar mountain, reducing the Black Cerulean's growth. After regrouping with Brown Bear, African Wild Dog, and Monkey, Kaban devises a plan to lure the Black Cerulean on to the ship at night with the Japari Bus's headlights and plans to sink the ship with the Black Cerulean. At night, they attempt to execute to plan, but the Black Cerulean topples the bus and absorbs Serval. Brown Bear and Kaban use torches as a backup plan to lure the Cerulean, but Kaban does not follow Brown Bear and decides to dive in the Black Cerulean from atop of a tree to save Serval. Once out, Kaban attempts to lure the Black Cerulean away from Serval but gets eaten from her attempt.

=== Episode 12 ===

=== Current Whereabouts ===
Kaban, along with Serval and other Friends (who are implied to be [[Common Raccoon/Anime|Common Raccoon]] and [[Fennec Fox/Anime|Fennec Fox]]), was last seen riding the Japari Bus, which has been repurposed as a boat, from the Kyōshū Region to the Gokoku Region. The group hopes to learn the fate of humanity by continuing their adventure elsewhere.

== Relationships ==
=== Serval ===
Serval is Kaban's endearing companion throughout the twelve episodes in the show. They both care for each other greatly and seem to admire and compliment each other's talents. Serval can perform exceptional physical tasks while Kaban utilizes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Throughout the anime, Serval is constantly fascinated by Kaban's ingenuity e.g. Kaban's paper airplane from Ep. 1, bridge from Ep. 2, ability to read in Ep. 7.

=== Lucky ===
Lucky acts as Kaban's guide throughout the anime. Lucky informs Kaban about the various friends and areas and views Kaban similarly to Mirai due to Kaban's hat. Through Mirai's recorded logs, Kaban gains hints about the humans' disappearance from the island.

=== Common Raccoon ===

Throughout most of the anime, the Common Raccoon does not meet Kaban till near the end of anime. She pursues Kaban in hopes to reclaim the hat she found in the savanna and accuses Kaban as a thief despite never having interacted with Kaban. The Common Raccoon goes throughout Japari Park and becomes fascinated with Kaban's feats that are told by other friends. Near the end when the Common Raccon finally meets Kaban, she realizes that Kaban is not the thief that she accuses her to be and comes to really admire Kaban.

=== Fennec Fox ===
== Trivia ==

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Kaban

2017-08-22T05:49:09Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 10 */

Kaban

2017-08-21T06:28:36Z

Mari Churin: /* Appearance */

Kaban

2017-08-21T06:11:33Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 9 */

Kaban

2017-08-20T06:03:11Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 6 */

Kaban

2017-08-15T15:56:04Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 5 */

Kaban

2017-08-15T15:27:46Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 4 = */

Kaban

2017-08-15T15:27:30Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 2 */

Kaban

2017-08-15T15:06:59Z

Mari Churin: /* Episode 2 */

Kaban

2017-08-15T15:00:04Z

Mari Churin: /* Kemono Friends (2017 Anime) */

Kaban

2017-08-14T05:54:31Z

Mari Churin: /* Common Raccoon */

Kaban

2017-08-14T05:46:51Z

Mari Churin: /* Lucky */

Kaban

2017-08-14T05:36:48Z

Mari Churin: /* Serval */

Northern White-Faced Owl

2017-06-10T08:08:21Z

Mari Churin: Undo revision 1972 by Mari Churin (talk)

{{FriendBox
|name=Northern White-Faced Owl
|originalpic=Northern White-Faced OwlOriginal.jpg
|aka=Konoha-hakase, Professor Konoha
|name_jp=アフリカオオコノハズク
|name_rm=Afurika Ōkonohazuku
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Ptilopsis leucotis
|distribution=Central Africa
|diet=Carnivore
|lifespan=Up to 30 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Northern_white-faced_owl|Northern white-faced owl]]
|conservationstatus={{LC}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction='''Northern White-Faced Owl''', also known as '''Professor Konoha''', is an owl Friend who made appearances in the Kemono Friends anime as well as the original mobile game.
|appearance=Northern White-Faced Owl has short steely-gray hair with black tones on the top of her head and to the side of her bangs. Furthermore, her very front bangs has a slight yellow coloration to represent the beak. Her animal-like characteristics can be seen in her hair. On the side of her head, she has hairs that act as her wings. She also has two pointed hairs between the bangs that represent the ear-like plumage distinctive of her species and a tail as well. She wears a buttoned coat with a fur-like collar, pockets, and rounded cuffs. Her jacket has a pattern that represents the pattern design on the owl's body. She also has amber colored eyes, white leggings, and light-yellow gloves, and light-yellow mary-janes that mimic the design of her species. She wields a wooden sickle.
|attribute=Northern White-Faced Owl can fly and attack with her hands. She also displayed profound knowledge.
|reallife=The northern white-faced owl is found in a band across Africa between the Sahara and the Equator. Like all owls, they can rotate their heads and necks as much as 270°. Owls have 14 neck vertebrae compared to seven in humans, which makes their necks more flexible.

Norther White-faced Owls have a unique defense mechanism. When faced with a predator slightly larger than it, the bird flares its wings to appear larger. When faced with something much larger than itself, it pulls its feathers inwards, elongates its body, and narrows its eyes to thin slits.
}}
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Northern White-Faced Owl

2017-06-10T08:07:55Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Northern White-Faced Owl
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime}}
{{FriendBox
|name=Northern White-Faced Owl
|originalpic=Northern White-Faced OwlOriginal.jpg
|aka=Konoha-hakase, Professor Konoha
|name_jp=アフリカオオコノハズク
|name_rm=Afurika Ōkonohazuku
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Ptilopsis leucotis
|distribution=Central Africa
|diet=Carnivore
|lifespan=Up to 30 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Northern_white-faced_owl|Northern white-faced owl]]
|conservationstatus={{LC}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction='''Northern White-Faced Owl''', also known as '''Professor Konoha''', is an owl Friend who made appearances in the Kemono Friends anime as well as the original mobile game.
|appearance=Northern White-Faced Owl has short steely-gray hair with black tones on the top of her head and to the side of her bangs. Furthermore, her very front bangs has a slight yellow coloration to represent the beak. Her animal-like characteristics can be seen in her hair. On the side of her head, she has hairs that act as her wings. She also has two pointed hairs between the bangs that represent the ear-like plumage distinctive of her species and a tail as well. She wears a buttoned coat with a fur-like collar, pockets, and rounded cuffs. Her jacket has a pattern that represents the pattern design on the owl's body. She also has amber colored eyes, white leggings, and light-yellow gloves, and light-yellow mary-janes that mimic the design of her species. She wields a wooden sickle.
|attribute=Northern White-Faced Owl can fly and attack with her hands. She also displayed profound knowledge.
|reallife=The northern white-faced owl is found in a band across Africa between the Sahara and the Equator. Like all owls, they can rotate their heads and necks as much as 270°. Owls have 14 neck vertebrae compared to seven in humans, which makes their necks more flexible.

Norther White-faced Owls have a unique defense mechanism. When faced with a predator slightly larger than it, the bird flares its wings to appear larger. When faced with something much larger than itself, it pulls its feathers inwards, elongates its body, and narrows its eyes to thin slits.
}}
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Northern White-Faced Owl

2017-06-09T08:43:03Z

Mari Churin:

Suri Alpaca

2017-06-09T07:37:15Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Suri Alpaca
|originalpic=Suri AlpacaOriginal.jpg
|name_jp=アルパカ・スリ
|name_rm=Arupaka Suri
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Vicugna pacos
|distribution=South American
|diet=Herbivore
|lifespan=25 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:es:Suri_(alpaca)|Suri (alpaca)]]
|conservationstatus={{LC}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction='''Suri Alpaca''' is a [[Friend]] who has made appearances in both the original 2015 Kemono Friends game and the anime, mainly in Episode 3.
|appearance=Alpaca has light-beige hair that covers her right eye. There is a fluffy bun tied in the back of her hair, as with the ends of the braids on both sides of her face. She wears a white scarf and fluffy collar, and a red ribbon that fades to orange at the ends. She wears a beige vest and shorts. The bottom of her vest also ends in white fluff. Under the vest, she has a white shirt with long sleeves ending in fluffed cuffs. She wears white leggings, and white shoes with brown toes. Her pupils are also rectangle shaped and her irises are gray.
|attribute=Suri Alpaca has a great ability on making different kind of tea and climbing high altitude without being exhausted.
|reallife=[[File:Suri_Alpaca_Real.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left| Suri Alpaca]]
The Suri Alpaca is known for having of her fluffy aspect. They live in groups but without hierarchical organization
}}

Humboldt Penguin/Anime

2017-06-07T08:01:26Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Humboldt Penguin
|animepic=Humboldt PenguinAnime.jpg
|seiyuu=Ikuko Chikuda
|firstappearance=Episode 8
|area=Waterfront
|associates=P.P.P.
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjYxI35EOKE Yes]
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime
|introduction='''Humboldt Penguin''' appears as a member of the [[Penguins Performance Project]] in Episode 8.
|personality=Humboldt Penguin can be described to have an "airhead" personality. She is particularly free-spirited and not always aware of her current situation. During her introduction, she mistakenly gives her nickname instead of telling which penguin she is. Furthermore, during practice, she commented on a Japari bun instead of being focused on practice. Furthermore, during Penguins Performance Project's practice rehearsal, Humboldt Penguin can be seen eating a Japari Bun before the performance, which shows her overall lax nature.
|plotrole==== Episode 8 ===
In episode 8, Humboldt is one of the star members in Penguins Performance Project. She perform "Aozora Dreamer" during the group's performance.

=== Episode 12 ===
In episode 12, Humboldt penguin helps fend of the [[Black Cerulean]] by attacking one of its legs. She can also be seen in the after-party celebration with the other P.P.P. members and with [[Japanese Crested Ibis]] and [[Scarlet Ibis]].
|relationship==== Margay Cat ===
After the performance, the members of P.P.P. agree to have Margay Cat act as their manager due to her extensive knowledge and guidance on the group. During the rehearsal, Margay cat remarks that Humboldt has a "airheadedness" which "soothes the soul".

=== P.P.P. ===
Humboldt is a member of [[P.P.P.]] and is on good terms with the other members.

=== Kaban ===
Kaban helps encourages the [[P.P.P.]] group during their rehearsal, and the group takes a liking to Kaban.
|anthology==== Volume II, Chapter 17 ===
In the manga, Humboldt Penguin makes a short appearance in one panel during this chapter.
|trivia=All the P.P.P. members appear in the preview episode after the end of the episode. In this, they make a comment on the next episode and make offside jokes.
}}
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Humboldt Penguin/Anime

2017-06-07T07:51:58Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Humboldt Penguin
|animepic=Humboldt PenguinAnime.jpg
|seiyuu=Ikuko Chikuda
|firstappearance=Episode 8
|area=Waterfront
|associates=P.P.P.
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjYxI35EOKE Yes]
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime
|introduction='''Humboldt Penguin''' appears as a member of the [[Penguins Performance Project]] in Episode 8.
|personality=Humboldt Penguin can be described to have an "airhead" personality. She is particularly free-spirited and not always aware of her current situation. During her introduction, she mistakenly gives her nickname instead of telling which penguin she is. Furthermore, during practice, she commented on a Japari bun instead of being focused on practice. Furthermore, during Penguins Performance Project's practice rehearsal, Humboldt Penguin can be seen eating a Japari Bun before the performance, which shows her overall lax nature.
|plotrole==== Episode 8 ===
In episode 8, Humboldt is one of the star members in Penguins Performance Project. She perform "Aozora Dreamer" during the group's performance.

=== Episode 12 ===
In episode 12, Humboldt penguin helps fend of the [[Black Cerulean]] by attacking one of its legs. She can also be seen in the after-party celebration with the other P.P.P. members and with [[Japanese Crested Ibis]] and [[Scarlet Ibis]].

===
|relationship==== Margay Cat ===
After the performance, the members of P.P.P. agree to have Margay Cat act as their manager due to her extensive knowledge and guidance on the group. During the rehearsal, Margay cat remarks that Humboldt has a "airheadedness" which "soothes the soul".

=== P.P.P. ===
Humboldt is a member of [[P.P.P.]] and is on good terms with the other members.

=== Kaban ===
Kaban helps encourages the [[P.P.P.]] group during their rehearsal, and the group takes a liking to Kaban.
|anthology==== Volume II, Chapter 17 ===
In the manga, Humboldt Penguin makes a short appearance in one panel during this chapter.
|trivia=All the P.P.P. members appear in the preview episode after the end of the episode. In this, they make a comment on the next episode and make offside jokes.
}}
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Humboldt Penguin/Anime

2017-06-07T07:18:05Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Humboldt Penguin
|animepic=Humboldt PenguinAnime.jpg
|seiyuu=Ikuko Chikuda
|firstappearance=Episode 8
|area=Waterfront
|associates=P.P.P.
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjYxI35EOKE Yes]
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime
|introduction='''Humboldt Penguin''' appears as a member of the [[Penguins Performance Project]] in Episode 8.
|personality=Humboldt Penguin can be described to have an "airhead" personality. She is particularly free-spirited and not always aware of her current situation. During her introduction, she mistakenly gives her nickname instead of telling which penguin she is. Furthermore, during practice, she commented on a Japari bun instead of being focused on practice. Furthermore, during Penguins Performance Project's practice rehearsal, Humboldt Penguin can be seen eating a Japari Bun before the performance, which shows her overall lax nature.
|plotrole==== Episode 8 ===
In episode 8, Humboldt is one of the star members in Penguins Performance Project. She perform "Aozora Dreamer" during the group's performance.

=== Episode 12 ===
In episode 12, Humboldt penguin helps fend of the [[Black Cerulean]] by attacking one of its legs.
|relationship==== Margay Cat ===
After the performance, the members of PPP agree to have Margay Cat act as their manager due to her extensive knowledge and guidance on the group.

=== P.P.P. ===
Humboldt is a member of [[P.P.P.]] and is on good terms with the other members.

=== Kaban ===
Kaban helps encourages the [[P.P.P.]] group during their rehearsal, and the group takes a liking to Kaban.
|anthology==== Volume II, Chapter 17 ===
In the manga, Humboldt Penguin makes a short appearance in one panel during this chapter.
}}
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Humboldt Penguin

2017-06-07T07:06:26Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Humboldt Penguin
|originalpic=Humboldt PenguinOriginal.jpg
|aka=Hululu
|name_jp=フンボルトペンギン
|name_rm=Funboruto Pengin
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (Anime)
|name_sci=Spheniscus humboldti
|distribution=Chile, Peru
|diet=Piscivore
|lifespan=12-20 Years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Humboldt_penguin|Humboldt penguin]]
|conservationstatus={{VU}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction='''Humboldt Penguin''' is a penguin Friend who has made appearances in all Kemono Friends media to date.
|appearance=Humboldt Penguin (Hululu), has short black hair with two pink bangs and two white spots on a bang that hangs between her eyes. She has white headphones with a pink and black design on the ear cups. She wears a white and black hoodie that is speckled with black spots and a black stripe above the chest that goes horizontally across the jacket, the back half of her jackets is completely black with a hood, the sleeves appear to end in mittens with white undersides. She also wears black boots with white socks that have a gray band.
|attribute=Hululu is a member of [[PPP]] the penguin idol group. She can sing and dance as an idol and apparently can swim very well.
|reallife=[[File:C-VfhqoXsAAs0Uj.jpg|400px|thumb|left|A Humboldt Penguin, Grape-kun, next to Hululu at Tobu Zoo]]
Humboldt penguins are a South American penguin that typically lives in coastal Chile and Peru. They are named after the cold water current that it swims in. They are medium-sized penguins only growing to 22-28 inches. Females are slightly smaller than the males, but otherwise look very similar.

Humboldt penguins nest on islands and rocky coasts, burrowing holes and sometimes using caves. They typically eat a diet consisting of small-fish caught using their pristine diving skills.

Due to a declining population caused by over-fishing, climate change and ocean acidification, the current status of the Humboldt Penguin is threatened. The current global population is estimated to be between 3300 and 12000.
|trivia=* During the Tobu Zoo collaboration with Kemono Friends, a paper cutout of Humboldt Penguin was made. One penguin, Grape, stayed with the cutout so much that people thought that Grape was in love. Due to the popularity of the screenshots, fanart and merchandise have appeared, and Humboldt Penguin's VA went to meet Grape.
|reference=https://twitter.com/tobuzoo7/status/857022102204932096
https://twitter.com/ckik195/status/865826569243066368/photo/1
}}
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Humboldt Penguin/Anime

2017-06-07T06:51:17Z

Mari Churin:

Shoebill

2017-05-30T19:38:54Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Shoebill
|originalpic=ShoebillOriginal.jpg
|name_jp=ハシビロコウ
|name_rm=Hashibirokō
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Balaeniceps rex
|distribution=Central Africa
|diet=Carnivore
|lifespan=36 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Shoebill|Shoebill]]
|conservationstatus={{VU}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction='''Shoebill''' is an avian Friend who made appearances in the Kemono Friends anime as well as the original mobile game.
|appearance=Shoebill wears a somewhat militaristic uniform that is mostly gray with black. She has shorts, a shirt with two breast pockets and a white tie, as well as gray leggings and gloves of the same color, that end in black. She also has boots. Her hair is of the same color as her clothing - they cover part of her eyes, making them look slanted, and has a small tuft of hair in the back that resembles one of a shoebill. Part of her hair is also tied and colored yellow to resemble the beak of a shoebill, and like all bird Friends, she has wings on her head and a shoebill tail, alongside with yellow eyes.
}}
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Shoebill

2017-05-30T18:00:07Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Shoebill
|originalpic=ShoebillOriginal.jpg
|name_jp=ハシビロコウ
|name_rm=Hashibirokō
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Balaeniceps rex
|distribution=Central Africa
|diet=Carnivore
|lifespan=36 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Shoebill|Shoebill]]
|conservationstatus={{VU}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction='''Shoebill''' is an avian Friend who made appearances in the Kemono Friends anime as well as the original mobile game.
|appearance=Shoebill has long multicolored hair consisting of gray and light yellow. She also has a yellow low-side ponytail. Her bangs form a neat point between her eyes, partially occluding them and exaggerating her piercing gaze. Her animal characteristics are her feathered bird wings on her head and a bird tail. She wears collared grey shirt with grey shorts, black fingerless gloves, a grey-white necktie, and belt. Her overall outfit has many pockets, and it seems that she possibly wearing a unitard.
|trivia=* Shoebill's yellow side ponytail resembles a real life shoebill's beak.
}}
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Shoebill

2017-05-30T17:58:55Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Shoebill
|originalpic=ShoebillOriginal.jpg
|name_jp=ハシビロコウ
|name_rm=Hashibirokō
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Balaeniceps rex
|distribution=Central Africa
|diet=Carnivore
|lifespan=36 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Shoebill|Shoebill]]
|conservationstatus={{VU}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction='''Shoebill''' is an avian Friend who made appearances in the Kemono Friends anime as well as the original mobile game.
|appearance=Shoebill has long multicolored hair consisting of silver or grey, black, and light orange. She also has a yellow low-side ponytail. Her bangs form a neat point between her eyes, partially occluding them and exaggerating her piercing gaze. Her animal characteristics are her feathered bird wings on her head and a bird tail. She wears collared grey shirt with grey shorts, black fingerless gloves, a grey-white necktie, and belt. Her overall outfit has many pockets, and it seems that she possibly wearing a unitard.
|trivia=* Shoebill's yellow side ponytail resembles a real life shoebill's beak.
}}
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Reticulated Giraffe/Anime

2017-05-30T08:37:06Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Reticulated Giraffe
|animepic=Reticulated GiraffeAnime.jpg
|seiyuu=Nonaka Ai
|firstappearance=Episode 10
|area=Lodge Campo
|associates=Campo Flicker, Kaban, Grey Wolf
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbTrnrzcog Yes]
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime
|introduction=Reticulated Giraffe is seen as a main character in Episode 10.
|personality=Reticulated Giraffe is quick to jump to conclusions and enjoys acting like a detective. She enjoys solving mysteries, but she tends to be frequently wrong in her assumptions.
|plotrole==== Episode 10 ===
In episode 10, Reticulated Giraffe helps Kaban and Serval solve the mystery of supposed ghost that lingered in Campo Lodge.
|relationship==== Gray Wolf ===
At the beginning of episode 10, Reticulated Giraffe is initially suspicious about Gray Wolf; however, when she hears that Gray Wolf authors her favorite manga, "Horror Detective Dr. Girogiro." She admires her so greatly that she goes as far to call Gray Wolf as a sensei.
}}

Crested Ibis/Anime

2017-05-30T07:53:16Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Japanese Crested Ibis
|animepic=TokiAnime3.jpg
|seiyuu=Tomoko Kaneda
|firstappearance=Episode 3
|area=Mountain
|associates=Suri Alpaca
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkzVq0ZGfkY Yes]
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime
|introduction=Crested Ibis is a Friend who first appears in Episode 3 of the Kemono Friends anime.
|personality=Crested Ibis is usually very soft-spoken and calm but is loud and enthusiastic when singing. She hopes to attract new friends with her singing and is appreciative of her fans. She seems to give much thought about even the mundane happenings in life, which often end up being the motifs for her songs.
|plotrole====Episode 3===
In Episode 3 of the anime, Crested Ibis helps Kaban reach the top of the mountain to Alpaca's cafe. She also helps Alpaca by weeding the grass and becomes one of Alpaca's regular costumers.

===Episode 12===
In Episode 12, she helps carry Lion to fight the Black Cerulean. She can also be seen during Kaban's departure from the island.
|relationship==== Alpaca Suri ===
Crested Ibis meets Suri Alpaca in Episode 3 and becomes a regular customer. She enjoys Alpaca's tea, and Suri Alpaca seems to enjoy Crested Ibis's singing.
|anthology==== Chapter 1 ===
Crested Ibis is seen as a minor background character. She offers to sing to Kaban; however Serval rejects her offer.

=== Chapter 3 ===
Crested Ibis gives a singing recital at the Japari Cafe for Friends to enjoy.

=== Chapter 4 ===
Crested Ibis is seen near the end of the chapter, and she offers to sing about Suri Alpaca's tea; however, Boss insults Crested Ibis's voice.
|trivia=* Crested Ibis is commonly joked to have a terrible singing voice which is joked in the anime, manga, and anthology.
}}

Gray Wolf/Anime

2017-05-30T07:51:10Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Gray Wolf
|animepic=Gray WolfAnime.jpg
|seiyuu=Kanae Itō
|firstappearance=Episode 10
|area=Lodge Campo
|associates=Reticulated Giraffe, Campo Flicker, Serval, Kaban
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VDCgN5m8IM Yes]
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime
|introduction='''Gray Wolf''' appeared as a major character in Episode 10, depicted as a mangaka staying by herself at Lodge Campo.
|personality=In the show, Gray Wolf maintains a calm and playful composure. While talking to others, she maintains a calm voice, but she seems to enjoy scaring others for the sake of gathering reactions for her manga. However, she is easily scared herself -- she gets scared by the ghost in Ep. 10
|plotrole====Episode 10===
Gray Wolf indirectly helps Kaban solve the mystery behind the "ghost" of Lodge Campo.

===Episode 12===
Gray Wolf helps fends of the Black Cerulean.
|relationship==== Reticulated Giraffe ===
Gray Wolf is on good terms with the Reticulated Giraffe as the latter admires her work, "Horror Detective Girogiro." Her admiration goes so far that she addresses Gray Wolf as a sensei.

=== Serval ===
In terms of relationship between Serval and Gray Wolf, Serval expresses a slight distaste for Gray Wolf's pranks as she is easily scared. Serval even accuses Gray Wolf for pulling a prank with the ghost and not believing Gray Wolf when she claimed that she saw the ghost.

=== Kaban ===
Unlike Serval, Kaban does not express much disapproval of Gray Wolf's pranks. Though, Kaban still is easily scared by Gray Wolf's antics.
}}
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Gray Wolf/Anime

2017-05-30T07:50:19Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Gray Wolf
|animepic=Gray WolfAnime.jpg
|seiyuu=Kanae Itō
|firstappearance=Episode 10
|area=Lodge Campo
|associates=Reticulated Giraffe, Campo Flicker, Serval, Kaban
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VDCgN5m8IM Yes]
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime
|introduction='''Gray Wolf''' appeared as a major character in Episode 10, depicted as a mangaka staying by herself at Lodge Campo.
|personality=In the show, Gray Wolf maintains a calm and playful composure. While talking to others, she maintains a calm voice, but she seems to enjoy scaring others for the sake of gathering reactions for her manga. However, she is easily scared herself -- she gets scared by the ghost in Ep. 10
|plotrole====Episode 10===
Gray Wolf indirectly helps Kaban solve the mystery behind the "ghost" of Lodge Campo.
|relationship==== Reticulated Giraffe ===
Gray Wolf is on good terms with the Reticulated Giraffe as the latter admires her work, "Horror Detective Girogiro." Her admiration goes so far that she addresses Gray Wolf as a sensei.

=== Serval ===
In terms of relationship between Serval and Gray Wolf, Serval expresses a slight distaste for Gray Wolf's pranks as she is easily scared. Serval even accuses Gray Wolf for pulling a prank with the ghost and not believing Gray Wolf when she claimed that she saw the ghost.

=== Kaban ===
Unlike Serval, Kaban does not express much disapproval of Gray Wolf's pranks. Though, Kaban still is easily scared by Gray Wolf's antics.
}}
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Gray Wolf/Anime

2017-05-29T08:31:33Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Gray Wolf
|animepic=Gray WolfAnime.jpg
|seiyuu=Kanae Itō
|firstappearance=Episode 10
|area=Lodge Campo
|associates=Reticulated Giraffe, Campo Flicker, Serval, Kaban
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VDCgN5m8IM Yes]
}}
{{FriendBuilder/Anime
|introduction='''Gray Wolf''' appeared as a major character in Episode 10, depicted as a mangaka staying by herself at Lodge Campo.
|personality=In the show, Gray Wolf maintains a calm and playful composure. While talking to others, she maintains a calm voice, but she seems to enjoy scaring others for the sake of gathering reactions for her manga. However, she is easily scared herself -- she gets scared by the ghost in Ep. 10
|plotrole=Gray Wolf indirectly helps Kaban solve the mystery behind the "ghost" of Lodge Campo.
|relationship==== Reticulated Giraffe ===
Gray Wolf is on good terms with the Reticulated Giraffe as the latter admires her work, "Horror Detective Girogiro." Her admiration goes so far that she addresses Gray Wolf as a sensei.

=== Serval ===
In terms of relationship between Serval and Gray Wolf, Serval expresses a slight distaste for Gray Wolf's pranks as she is easily scared. Serval even accuses Gray Wolf for pulling a prank with the ghost and not believing Gray Wolf when she claimed that she saw the ghost.

=== Kaban ===
Unlike Serval, Kaban does not express much disapproval of Gray Wolf's pranks. Though, Kaban still is easily scared by Gray Wolf's antics.
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Gray Wolf

2017-05-29T08:29:25Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Gray Wolf
|originalpic=Gray WolfOriginal.jpg
|aka=Grey Wolf
|name_jp=タイリクオオカミ
|name_rm=Tairiku Ookami
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Canis lupus
|distribution=Worldwide
|diet=Carnivore
|lifespan=7-8 Years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Gray_wolf|Gray wolf]]
|conservationstatus={{LC}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction=Gray Wolf is a wolf Friend who has appeared in all Kemono Friends media to date.
|appearance=Gray Wolf has distinctive wolf ears on her head, two-tone tail (mostly white with a black tip), and heterochromic eyes (a yellow right eye and a blue left eye). She also has dichromactic, long, wild, and black-and-white hair. The white hairs appear near the ends of her hair and the sides of her bangs. She wears a black suit with a white fur collar, a white shirt, black tie, white gloves, two-tone black stockings, and a gingham-patterned, black-and-white skirt.
|reallife=Gray wolves are a fairly common animal that can be seen throughout North America, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Due to the varying climates, gray wolves vary in size and weight. Like most canine families, gray wolves are social animals. They tend to have packs that consists of a family of 5–11 animals (1–2 adults, 3–6 juveniles and 1–3 yearlings). Although many people fear wolves, a majority of recorded attacks on people have been attributed to wolves suffering from rabies. Non-rabid wolves have rarely attacked and killed people as wolves live away from people and have developed a fear of humans from hunters and shepherds.
|trivia=* Gray Wolf's two-toned tail's colours are reversed between her anime appearance and original artwork by Yoshizaki Mine.
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Red Kangaroo

2017-05-29T08:21:13Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Red Kangaroo
|originalpic=Red KangarooOriginal.jpg
|name_jp=アカカンガルー
|name_rm=Akakangarū
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Macropus rufus
|distribution=Australia
|diet=Herbivore
|lifespan=8-12 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Red kangaroo|Red Kangaroo]]
|conservationstatus={{LC}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction=Red Kangaroo is a [[Friend]] that first appeared in the 2015 Nexon Game.
|appearance=Red Kangaroo wears two-tone thighhighs, two-tone maid apron, black gloves, orange shirt with two-tone puffed sleeves, an orange ribbon bowtie, black mary-janes, and blue skirt. She has orange eyes, and her distinctive animal characteristics are her long tail and ears. She has short, straight, light-orange hair with two small twin-tails.
|reallife=Red Kangaroos are marsupials that are the largest of all kangaroos. They live in the savannas and forests throughout Australia. These animals tends to live in groups of two or four. Like all kangaroos, they have large, powerful hind legs, large feet adapted for leaping, a long muscular tail for balance, and a small head. Like most marsupials, female kangaroos have a pouch called a marsupium.
|trivia=* While male kangaroos have the distinctive red fur of the species, females members of this species are mostly grey with small amounts of orange tints.
* Her apron mimics a kangaroo's pouch.
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Reticulated Giraffe

2017-05-29T07:42:29Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Reticulated Giraffe
|originalpic=Reticulated GiraffeOriginal.jpg
|aka=Giraffe, Somali giraffe
|name_jp=アミメキリン
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
|distribution=Northeast Africa
|diet=Herbivore
|lifespan=10-16 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Reticulated giraffe|Reticulated giraffe]]
|conservationstatus={{VU}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction=Reticulated Giraffe is a Friend that is seen in the anime and game.
|appearance=The Reticulated Giraffe wears a a plain white shirt with a chest pocket with a brown tie. She also wears a spotted skirt, stockings, and scarf. She has long, straight hair with four distinctive colors. She has blonde hair with white bangs with a two-tone brown ponytail. The back of her hair is also spotted. Her eyes are black, and her distinctive animal characteristics can be seen in the giraffe ossicones and the spotted design on her scarf, leggings, skirt, sleeves, and hair.
|reallife=Reticulated giraffes live in the savannas, woodlands, seasonal floodplains, and rainforests in Africa. Reticulated Giraffes are known to have good eyesight, and they can spot predators and other animals approximately a mile away. They are also reported to have excellent hearing. They are also known to run very fast around 35 miles per hour. Also every giraffe's spot is unique.
|reference=https://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/mammals/hoofedmammals/reticulatedgiraffe
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Reticulated Giraffe/Anime

2017-05-29T07:40:41Z

Mari Churin:

File:Reticulated GiraffeAnime.jpg

2017-05-29T07:40:32Z

Mari Churin:

Reticulated Giraffe

2017-05-29T07:32:05Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Reticulated Giraffe
|originalpic=Reticulated GiraffeOriginal.jpg
|aka=Giraffe, Somali giraffe
|name_jp=アミメキリン
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
|distribution=Northeast Africa
|diet=Herbivore
|lifespan=10-16 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Reticulated giraffe|Reticulated giraffe]]
|conservationstatus={{VU}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|appearance=The Reticulated Giraffe wears a a plain white shirt with a chest pocket with a brown tie. She also wears a spotted skirt, stockings, and scarf. She has long, straight hair with four distinctive colors. She has blonde hair with white bangs with a two-tone brown ponytail. The back of her hair is also spotted. Her eyes are black, and her distinctive animal characteristics can be seen in the giraffe ossicones and the spotted design on her scarf, leggings, skirt, sleeves, and hair.
|reallife=Reticulated giraffes live in the savannas, woodlands, seasonal floodplains, and rainforests in Africa. Reticulated Giraffes are known to have good eyesight, and they can spot predators and other animals approximately a mile away. They are also reported to have excellent hearing. They are also known to run very fast around 35 miles per hour. Also every giraffe's spot is unique.
|reference=https://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/mammals/hoofedmammals/reticulatedgiraffe
}}
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Reticulated Giraffe/Anime

2017-05-29T07:28:35Z

Mari Churin: Created page with "{{FriendBox/Anime |name=Reticulated Giraffe |animepic=Silver FoxAnime.jpg |seiyuu=Nonaka Ai |firstappearance=Episode 10 |area=Lodge Campo |associates=Campo Flicker, Kaban, Gre..."

{{FriendBox/Anime
|name=Reticulated Giraffe
|animepic=Silver FoxAnime.jpg
|seiyuu=Nonaka Ai
|firstappearance=Episode 10
|area=Lodge Campo
|associates=Campo Flicker, Kaban, Grey Wolf
|promovid=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbTrnrzcog Yes]
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|introduction= [[Episode 10]].
|plotrole==== Episode 10 ===

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Reticulated Giraffe

2017-05-29T07:05:34Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Reticulated Giraffe
|originalpic=Reticulated GiraffeOriginal.jpg
|aka=Giraffe, Somali giraffe
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
|distribution=Northeast Africa
|diet=Herbivore
|lifespan=10-16 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Reticulated giraffe|Reticulated giraffe]]
|conservationstatus={{VU}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|appearance=The Reticulated Giraffe wears a a plain white shirt with a chest pocket with a brown tie. She also wears a spotted skirt, stockings, and scarf. She has long, straight hair with four distinctive colors. She has blonde hair with white bangs with a two-tone brown ponytail. The back of her hair is also spotted. Her eyes are black, and her distinctive animal characteristics can be seen in the giraffe ossicones and the spotted design on her scarf, leggings, skirt, sleeves, and hair.
|reallife=Reticulated giraffes live in the savannas, woodlands, seasonal floodplains, and rainforests in Africa. Reticulated Giraffes are known to have good eyesight, and they can spot predators and other animals approximately a mile away. They are also reported to have excellent hearing. They are also known to run very fast around 35 miles per hour. Also every giraffe's spot is unique.
|reference=https://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/mammals/hoofedmammals/reticulatedgiraffe
}}
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Reticulated Giraffe

2017-05-29T07:04:26Z

Mari Churin:

{{FriendBox
|name=Reticulated Giraffe
|originalpic=Reticulated GiraffeOriginal.jpg
|aka=Giraffe, Somali giraffe
|firstfeatured=Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
|name_sci=Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
|distribution=Northeast Africa
|diet=Herbivore
|lifespan=10-16 years
|wikilink=[[wikipedia:Reticulated giraffe|Reticulated giraffe]]
|conservationstatus={{VU}}
}}
{{FriendBuilder
|introduction=Reticulated Giraffe is a [[Friend]] who has made appearances in both the original Kemono Friends game and the anime, mainly in Episode 10.
{{FriendBuilder
|appearance=The Reticulated Giraffe wears a a plain white shirt with a chest pocket with a brown tie. She also wears a spotted skirt, stockings, and scarf. She has long, straight hair with four distinctive colors. She has blonde hair with white bangs with a two-tone brown ponytail. The back of her hair is also spotted. Her eyes are black, and her distinctive animal characteristics can be seen in the giraffe ossicones and the spotted design on her scarf, leggings, skirt, sleeves, and hair.
|reallife=Reticulated giraffes live in the savannas, woodlands, seasonal floodplains, and rainforests in Africa. Reticulated Giraffes are known to have good eyesight, and they can spot predators and other animals approximately a mile away. They are also reported to have excellent hearing. They are also known to run very fast around 35 miles per hour. Also every giraffe's spot is unique.
|reference=https://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/mammals/hoofedmammals/reticulatedgiraffe
}}
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