Ruby is one of the two titular characters of the Max & Ruby franchise. She is a bunny who lives with her younger brother, Max. She was originally seven-years-old in the TV series, but she turned eight in "Surprise Ruby".
Description
Ruby is a smart and curious bunny. She is very responsible and prefers order and logic when doing anything. Ruby has a motherly nature, in that she watches over Max and only wants what is best for him. Still, at the same time, as his older sister, she can come off as being bossy, strict or overprotective, e.g., She and her best friend, Louise, took Max's favorite toy not to ask him. She handles Max with the best of her capabilities but often finds herself surprised by him or realizing how much he can help. At times, Ruby can be competitive or have her judgment momentarily distracted or clouded by certain things.
Today, Ruby attends and signs up for Bunny Scouts, which involves activities that use knowledge and motion. Her goal in Bunny Scouts is to earn every merit badge to fulfill her main goals in life, such as bird watching, being a good hostess, and baking great things. She also shows to excel in many things, like selling items, making things, and trying new sports or tricks.
Looks
Ruby has white fur and black eyes with long whiskers. In Seasons 1–2, she wears a purple blouse with a yellow dress adorned with green and orange flowers on top of it. In Seasons 3–5, she wears a fuchsia dress on top of a pastel pink shirt with daisies. And in Seasons 6–7, she wears a pink dress with light blue polka dots covered by a lavender cardigan sweater.
Appearances
Ruby has appeared in every episode of Max & Ruby. Her first appearance was in 1979 when the first Max & Ruby book, Max's First Word, was published. and the pilot episode.
Voice actresses (in different languages)
- Katie Griffin / Samantha Morton (Seasons 1–2; 2002–2005)
- Rebecca Peters (Seasons 3–5; 2006–2015)
- Lana Carillo / Chiara Zanni (Seasons 6–7; 2016–2020)
- Lynn Cleckner (UK)
- Johanne Garneau (Quebec French)
- Anabella Silva (Latin America; Seasons 1 - 2)
- Samantha Mujica (Latin America; Season 5; Seasons 1 - 2 redubbing)
- Lupita Leal (Latin America; seasons 3 - 4, 6 - 7)
- Ilaria Stagni (Italy)
- Katarzyna Tatarak (Poland)
- Mabel López (Spain)
- Jane Kilka (Germany; Seasons 1 - 3)
- Luisa Wietzorek (Germany; Seasons 4 - 7)
Trivia
- Ruby owns several kinds of dolls, including Curly Shirley, Rapunzel, Sally Swims a Lot, Pinocchio, Tooth Fairy, Mr. and Mrs. Quack, and several others.
- Ruby seems to favour Curly Shirley the most.
- The Pig stated that Ruby has is very similar to The Old Pig from the 1950 film, Animal Farm.
- Ruby likes Seashells, Peppermint, and even, Gold Ribbons, as mentioned in the events of "Max's Valentine."
- Ruby's favourite colours are yellow and purple.
- Ruby's favourite food is muffins.
- Ruby's favourite kind of mint is peppermint.
- For some reason, Ruby is not as smart as Max.
- Ruby is the oldest child to Mr. and Mrs. Bunny.
- Ruby looks chubby when her heads faces frontwards.
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