TV-Series
Description
Mint Usa, often referred to as Minty in English contexts, is a supporting character from the Sugarbunnies anime franchise, a Sanrio creation. Minty is one of the fourteen magical bunnies who travel from their home world of Bunniesfield to the human world to complete a task given by the Two Queens. Along with his twin sibling, Buchi Usa, Minty specializes in making ice cream, which is called gelato in the anime. This role as a gelato maker defines his craft and his contributions to the group. Minty has a cheerful and affectionate personality, with a strong love for eating, especially sweet foods. He is a devoted fan of the cakes made by Shirousa and Kurousa, the twin bunnies who are the series' primary baking specialists. His enthusiasm for sweets and his enjoyment of food are central to his character. Minty is motivated by his passion for creating delicious frozen treats and by the joy of sharing them with others. In the story, he befriends the human girl Sophia, who dreams of becoming a top pastry chef, as well as her friends. Once the bunnies' presence becomes known, Minty takes up residence with one of Sophia's friends, sharing the home with three other bunnies. His key relationships include his twin Buchi Usa, with whom he works closely, and the other Sugarbunnies, particularly the more prominent bakers like Shirousa and Kurousa. Over the course of the series, Minty continues to develop his gelato-making skills and deepens his bonds with the human characters. His notable abilities lie in his craft: he is a skilled gelato maker, able to produce a variety of ice cream flavors that delight those around him. Minty appears in the main Sugarbunnies series as well as its sequels, Sugarbunnies Chocolat! and Sugarbunnies Fleur, where he maintains his supporting role within the ensemble.