OVA
Description
Dr. Clive is a character who first appears in the anime Haré+Guu Deluxe as a medical professional from the city. He is introduced as the health officer at the jungle school, a position that brings him into the daily lives of the main cast. When he first appears, his age is stated as twenty-nine years old.
In terms of his background, Dr. Clive has a significant personal history with Weda, the mother of the protagonist Haré. He originally served as Weda's attending physician before the series began. A full ten years after that professional relationship, he reunites with Weda in the jungle setting, where he comes to a major realization: he is the biological father of her son, Haré. This revelation forms the core of his connection to the central family.
Dr. Clive possesses a mix of professional competence and notable personal flaws. As a doctor, he is depicted as being quite skilled and knowledgeable in his field. However, his personality presents a strong contrast to his medical abilities. He has a pronounced tendency to flirt with and pursue women, a character trait that is openly acknowledged by those around him. In a conversation where Haré asks his mother about his father's character, Weda candidly responds that Dr. Clive has a personality defect. This womanizing behavior is a primary source of irritation for Haré, who finds his biological father's persistent advances toward Weda to be exasperating.
Dr. Clive's motivations are largely centered on his relationship with Weda. An on-again, off-again boyfriend, his dynamic with her takes a decisive turn during the events of Haré+Guu Deluxe when Weda becomes pregnant. This leads directly to their marriage, a central development in the sequel OVA series. The marriage results in the birth of a baby boy named Ame, expanding the family and solidifying Clive's formal place within the household. This development is often met with annoyance by Haré, who is not fond of the idea of having what he considers a pathetic excuse for a parent living under his roof.
Within the story, Dr. Clive primarily serves as a comedic foil and a figure of domestic tension. His role is that of an unexpected father figure who intrudes upon the established, if chaotic, life of Haré and his mother. His interactions with his new son, Haré, are characterized by a distinct rivalry, as Haré resists Clive's attempts to reconnect with Weda. This tension is a recurring source of humor, especially when combined with the surreal antics of the mysterious girl Guu, who at one point uses her powers to turn both Weda and Dr. Clive into babies, forcing Haré to care for them. Over time, the sharp rivalry between Haré and Dr. Clive mellows into a state of resigned tolerance, particularly after Clive marries Weda and becomes the father of Haré's younger half-brother.
Dr. Clive is not depicted as having any supernatural or combat-oriented abilities. His notable skills are entirely practical, rooted in his profession. He is a competent physician, which is his primary function within the community and the basis for his initial introduction to the story. Other than his medical expertise, his most defining characteristics are his persistent, flirtatious nature and his role as the long-absent father who finally becomes a permanent, if imperfect, fixture in his family's life.
In terms of his background, Dr. Clive has a significant personal history with Weda, the mother of the protagonist Haré. He originally served as Weda's attending physician before the series began. A full ten years after that professional relationship, he reunites with Weda in the jungle setting, where he comes to a major realization: he is the biological father of her son, Haré. This revelation forms the core of his connection to the central family.
Dr. Clive possesses a mix of professional competence and notable personal flaws. As a doctor, he is depicted as being quite skilled and knowledgeable in his field. However, his personality presents a strong contrast to his medical abilities. He has a pronounced tendency to flirt with and pursue women, a character trait that is openly acknowledged by those around him. In a conversation where Haré asks his mother about his father's character, Weda candidly responds that Dr. Clive has a personality defect. This womanizing behavior is a primary source of irritation for Haré, who finds his biological father's persistent advances toward Weda to be exasperating.
Dr. Clive's motivations are largely centered on his relationship with Weda. An on-again, off-again boyfriend, his dynamic with her takes a decisive turn during the events of Haré+Guu Deluxe when Weda becomes pregnant. This leads directly to their marriage, a central development in the sequel OVA series. The marriage results in the birth of a baby boy named Ame, expanding the family and solidifying Clive's formal place within the household. This development is often met with annoyance by Haré, who is not fond of the idea of having what he considers a pathetic excuse for a parent living under his roof.
Within the story, Dr. Clive primarily serves as a comedic foil and a figure of domestic tension. His role is that of an unexpected father figure who intrudes upon the established, if chaotic, life of Haré and his mother. His interactions with his new son, Haré, are characterized by a distinct rivalry, as Haré resists Clive's attempts to reconnect with Weda. This tension is a recurring source of humor, especially when combined with the surreal antics of the mysterious girl Guu, who at one point uses her powers to turn both Weda and Dr. Clive into babies, forcing Haré to care for them. Over time, the sharp rivalry between Haré and Dr. Clive mellows into a state of resigned tolerance, particularly after Clive marries Weda and becomes the father of Haré's younger half-brother.
Dr. Clive is not depicted as having any supernatural or combat-oriented abilities. His notable skills are entirely practical, rooted in his profession. He is a competent physician, which is his primary function within the community and the basis for his initial introduction to the story. Other than his medical expertise, his most defining characteristics are his persistent, flirtatious nature and his role as the long-absent father who finally becomes a permanent, if imperfect, fixture in his family's life.