List of fictional frogs and toads

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This is a list of fictional frogs and toads. Frogs and toads have frequently appeared in both children's and adult's literature, as well as other fictional works.[1][2]

This list is restricted solely to notable frog and toad characters from notable works of fiction. Characters that appear in multiple media have separate listings for each separate appearance, while with instances in which a character has appeared in several separate works in a single medium, only the earliest will be listed.

Animation

This section lists frog and toad characters from animated works, including CGI, stop-motion animation, and traditional animation, as well as television shows and feature-length films.

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Princess Attea Ben 10: Omniverse The daughter of Emperor Milleous and the princess of the Incurseans, an alien species resembling anthropomorphic frogs.
Baron Silas GreenbackDanger MouseA recurring villain and Danger Mouse's archenemy, voiced by Edward Kelsey. A toad with a wheezy voice, who is sometimes referred to as a frog and also known as the "Terrible Toad". Originally known as Baron Greenteeth in the unbroadcast pilot episode, his name was changed to "Greenback", slang for dollar bill in many regions, adding to the sense of his commercial greed. Allegedly, he turned to a life of crime as a schoolboy when other children stole his bicycle and let all the air out of its tyres.
Bev BigheadRocko's Modern LifeBev "wears the pants" in the family; she demonstrates a loud, domineering manner and keeps Ed in line. Despite this and her ugly exterior and grating voice, she loves her husband and is friendly, as well as a closet party animal.[3]
BullfragBen 10: OmniverseThe Incursean transformation of Ben Tennyson.
BullfrogCaptain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon RemixAn anthropomorphic French frog and member of the Brotherhood of Assassins.
ByonkoZatch Bell!A mamodo frog who serves main antagonist Milordo-Z. He possesses a yellowish-green spellbook and uses slime-based spells.
Chauncey "Flat-Face" FrogCourageous Cat and Minute MouseA recurring arch-enemy of the titular protagonists, a chortling, cigar-smoking, derby-hatted criminal mastermind whose voice was based on Edward G. Robinson. He is voiced by series composer Johnny Holliday.
Croaker Maya the Bee A green frog who lives in the pond and is one of the main antagonists.
DemetanDemetan Croaker, The Boy FrogThe titular protagonist.
Dr. Slick and the Street FrogsThe Comic StripA group of hip hop frogs led by Dr. Slick who aim to make it big in the rap industry, who star in the Street Frogs segment.
Ed BigheadRocko's Modern LifeAn employee at a large corporation, who is cruel, petty, bossy, and short-tempered. He particularly dislikes Rocko and his friends, Heffer Wolfe and Filburt, and the only people that he fears are his wife, Bev, and his boss, Mr. Dupette.
FlipFiddlesticksAn animated cartoon character created by American cartoonist Ub Iwerks. He starred in a series of cartoons produced by Celebrity Pictures and distributed through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1930 to 1933 before being revived in the 1960s television series Hoppity Hooper.
GamatatsuNarutoGamakichi's brother and Gamabunta's son. Though dim-witted and often concerned with finding food, he is kind and always willing to help others.
GamakichiNarutoGamatatsu's brother and Gamabunta's son. He is sociable, but tends to be witty and rough around the edges.
GamabuntaNarutoThe chief toad of Mt. Myōboku and Gamakichi and Gamatatsu's father, who serves as the main summon of Master Jiraiya. Though he has the attitude of an old yakuza gangster, once his respect is earned, he becomes a valuable ally in combat.
Prince FredricFreddie as F.R.O.7A prince who, after discovering that his parents were killed by an evil enchantress, is transformed into a frog.
FrogWordWorldAn intelligent and clever WordFriend who lives in a log. He is the least courageous of the WordFriends and, despite being a frog, is hydrophobic due to the water's slimy texture.
Hoppity HooperHoppity HooperA plucky frog who often gets into misadventures with his friends as they seek fortune through various jobs and schemes.
HypnotoadFuturamaA large toad with pulsating, multicolored eyes, which emits a loud, ominous buzzing noise and has the ability to hypnotize others at will. It first appeared in "The Day the Earth Stood Stupid", in which it hypnotizes a flock of sheep to herd themselves into a pen and close the door behind them, a panel of judges to win the pet show, and the audience of the pet show to force their approval of the victory. As shown in "Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV", it later acquired its own television show, Everybody Loves Hypnotoad, in which it hypnotizes the audience. The Futurama: Bender's Big Score DVD includes a full 22-minute episode.[4][5][6]
Jason FunderberkerOver the Garden WallGreg's pet frog, who he gives various names throughout the series before settling on Jason Funderberker in the final episode.
Jean-BobThe Swan PrincessA French frog who mistakenly believes himself to be a prince. Voiced by John Cleese.
JellyBreadwinnersSwaysway and Buhdeuce's pet frog.
Kermit the Frog Muppet Babies An animated baby version of Kermit the Frog.
Keroppi Hasunoue Sanrio A small frog with a v-shaped mouth and big eyes, who is friends with Hello Kitty and lives in Donut Pond.
King Harold Shrek franchise A frog and the king of Far Far Away, who was transformed into a human by the Fairy Godmother's magic. He is a human for the majority of Shrek 2 until the Fairy Godmother is killed, returning him to his original frog form. Harold dies at the beginning of Shrek the Third after informing Shrek of a possible heir to the throne, Arthur Pendragon.
Michigan J. FrogLooney TunesA male frog who wears a top hat and carries a cane. He sings pop music, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley hits, and other songs from the late 19th and early 20th century while dancing and performing acrobatics in the style of early 20th century vaudeville.
Emperor Milleous Ben 10 The emperor of the Incurseans and father of Princess Attea.
Mr. WitherspoonBoJack HorsemanA bullfrog who is Princess Carolyn's boss.
Principal PixiefrogMy Gym Partner's a MonkeyA pixie frog and the administrator of Charles Darwin Middle School.
Slippy Toad Star Fox Inventor and mechanic on the Star Fox team.
Sprig PlantarAmphibiaA 10-year-old pink anthropomorphic frog who serves as a guide, friend and surrogate brother for protagonist Anne Boonchuy after she is transported to Amphibia.
Tiana and Prince Naveen The Princess and the Frog Two characters who are transformed into frogs by Dr. Facilier's magic.
The ToadFlushed AwayA large, pompous amphibian who seeks for the rat population to be killed off so he can make room for his offspring. Voiced by Ian McKellen.
Toro and PanchoTijuana ToadsTwo toads who unsuccessfully try to catch their prey.
ToadborgBucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars!A large, purple cyborg toad who is second-in-command under the series' main antagonist, KOMPLEX. Toadborg is an original character created for the animated series and did not appear in the original Continuity Comics series.
TubbRubbadubbersA male anthropomorphic pink toy frog with a Scottish accent who is the leader of the Rubbadubbers.
Typhoon Toad The Comic Strip An anthropomorphic toad and the town's DJ, who is a friend of the Street Frogs.
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Literature

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Comics

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NameComic/Manga Creator Notes
KeroniansSgt. FrogMine Yoshizaki A group of frog-like aliens who seek to conquer Earth.
Punk Frogs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kevin Eastmen / Peter Laird A group of anthropomorphic mutant frogs who are enemies of the eponymous turtles.
Throg Thor Walt Simonson A human named Simon Walterson who was transformed into an anthropomorphic frog by an unnamed mystic and wields a miniature version of Thor's hammer Mjolnir.
Jimmy Heathcliff Peter Gallagher A recurring character and friend to Heathcliff. Heathcliff often promotes Jimmy as a celebrity, but Jimmy gets little to no attention from the public.
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Television

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NameSeries
Big Old BullfrogBear in the Big Blue House
Kermit the FrogSesame Street and The Muppet Show
RobinThe Muppet Show
Leapovitch the FrogJim Henson's Animal Show
Mavis the FrogJim Henson's Animal Show
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Music

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NameMusical piece Artist Notes
Crazy FrogJamba!A frog who originated from ringtone TV spots and later became popular after being featured in a series of CGI-animated music videos.
Daniel Webster The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Lukas Foss An opera adaptation of Mark Twain's short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County."
JeremiahJoy to the WorldThree Dog NightA bullfrog referenced in the song's lyrics: "Jeremiah was a bullfrog. Was a good friend of mine. Never understood a single word he said but I helped him drink his wine."
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Video games

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NameSpeciesOriginNotes
BattletoadsToadBattletoads series
Frog Frog (transformed human) Chrono Trigger Originally Glenn, a knight from the Middle Ages, he swore revenge against Magus, who killed his friend Cyrus and transformed Glenn into an anthropomorphic frog.
FroggerFrogFrogger series
Jazz AmunFrog (transformed human)Jitsu SquadAn anthropomorphic male frog with afro hair. Voiced by Eli Harris.
KeroKeroKeroppiToadKero Kero Keroppi no Daibouken series
Prince of Sablé and Prince Richard Frog (transformed human) Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru The respective princes of the Sablé Kingdom and the Custard Kingdom, who are transformed into frogs by Mandola's magic potion.
Slippy ToadToadStar Fox series
Superfrog[7]FrogSuperfrog
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Mythology

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NameMyth Notes
HeqetEgyptian mythology A goddess of fertility who is often represented as a frog.
KekEgyptian mythology The personification of darkness, who is often represented as a frog.
JiraiyaJapanese folklore A Japanese folk hero who uses a giant toad as a mount.
Llamhigyn y DŵrWelsh folklore A legendary creature resembling a frog with no legs and bat-like wings.
Loveland frog American folklore A legendary creature resembling an anthropomorphic frog who was sighted in Loveland, Ohio. It is now thought to have been a large iguana with no tail.
TiddalikAustralian indigenous mythology A frog who drank all the water in the world and hoarded it until Nabunum the eel made him spit the water out.
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Other

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NameNotes
Coleman Frog Fredericton giant famous frog
CrapaudHeraldic beast
Dat BoiAn anthropomorphic frog riding a unicycle who became an Internet meme in 2015.
Pepe the FrogAn anthropomorphic frog who is the subject of numerous Internet memes.
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