Is the White Wolf from the original film the same as Aniu in Wolf Quest?

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The scene is unforgettable to many Balto fans: Balto has just fallen from the high, rocky cliff while trying to save the medicine that is desparetely needed for the townschildren. He seems to be defeated, as if all hope is lost. Suddenly he looks up to see a beautiful white lupine towering above him. The ivory creature howls, as if to aknowledge its own fellow wolf. The hybrid shifts his head away, as if to ignore the visitor. After the wolf disappears into the misty snow, Balto realizes what he must do and begins to howl back to his brethren. The White Wolf reappears like magic and the two begins to howl in an almost synchronized harmony. After the scene ends, it is the last that is seen of this mysterious lupine. However, Wolf Quest introduces Aniu, a character who shows a similarity to the original White Wolf. After watching both films many times, Balto fans have been wondering about this dillemma: Is it possible for these two wolves to be the exact same character?

First, let's start with the basic stats.

The White Wolf:
- The White Wolf was only shown during the scene that was mentioned in the introduction. Its gender is unknown, and pretty much any other major things about this character. What is known is the fact that thanks to this wolf, Balto was able to realize that Boris's words of wisdom were right all along. This wolf is shrouded in mystery (mainly because it can appear and disappear at will, and also because it recognized Balto as well). It is also thought that the White Wolf is just a spiritual image of Balto's wolf heritage that he seems to have abandoned.

Aniu:
- Aniu is a crucial part of the Wolf Quest plot, mainly because she can communicate to other wolves (and wolf hybrids) through their dreams. It is also thought that she (yes, Aniu is a she) appears in the form of a raven and make other magical creatures appear out of nowhere. Later in the last scene of Wolf Quest, it is revealed to Balto that Aniu was his mother. It is thought by fans that she may be dead, but this is unknown.

These new characters seem to have many similarities, mainly with the whole magic/mysterious aura that they both have. However, they also are equally different. They're both white wolves, but the White Wolf has a higher air to it and Aniu looks more like the size of a maximum-sized wolf. Aniu also is more grayish-colored than the White Wolf in the original. The eyes are also different (possibly due to the animation style difference of the two films). Also Aniu has a voice (other than a howl), while the White Wolf does not. After naming these similarities and differences, it seems that this question could be answered either way.

The answer is up to you: the fans. Everyone has their own opinion to this question, so it's my guess that it should be left as so and everyone can go with their own answer. Is it possible to ever find out the real answer to the 'White Wolf vs. Aniu' mystery? Only time will tell . . .

Stay tuned . . . .

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Epesi, May 28, 2005 at 18: 05

I do believe that officially, Aniu was intended to be the same wolf, and that any differences in her appearance should therefore be ignored when making an argument. (Her grayish color is usually due to a scene's lighting.) Still, as you mentioned, in the end it's a matter of personal choice.

Balto30, May 29, 2005 at 16: 12

Its my opinion that they were ment to be the same wolf.They look diffrent because the animators were diffrent.Aniu is grey because of the sunsetty scene.The white wolf is white because of the snowy scene.°x° But i do have another opinion. They are diffrent too.Aniu has a voice [besides the howl]while the white wolf only howls and makes motions.And i have heard some people calling the white wolf Kimbo.But thats just my opinion.°x°

Amber Sea, May 29, 2005 at 16: 41

i think they are different the original white wolf was a spiritual guide for balto sent by his mother and the second one was baltos mother able to see and talk to him and help guide aleu :P

HYBRID 10, May 30, 2005 at 20: 41

I think that the white wolf and Aniu are the same wolf.In the first movie the white wolf seems to be trying to show Balto that he can't ignore that he is half wolf.In the second one I think that Aniu is revealing to Balto that she is not only his mother,but the white wolf he met when he fell off the cliff.:/:

Juuchan17, June 01, 2005 at 15: 02

Thanks for reading! I'm impressed by the responses from you guys so far! Your opinions to the subject are nice, and I am glad that there are other thoughts about the subject. Tricky subject, isn't it? ;)

SGA, June 06, 2005 at 19: 45

It is true that that Aniu actualy says "Only the journey home, my son" which clearly states that Balto is actually is her son. She howls, and dissapears.

Aleu_fan, June 06, 2005 at 23: 07

I couldn't tell you for sure buut IIIII think that it's the same wolf. If you sttudy the 2 pics notice the rings around the eyes, the way the ears are set, and the chest lines. it is possible that the other differences were from different animators. the white wolf in the original is probably more white because of the blizzard that is going on in the backround, as the backround in the 2nd movie is sunset.I also believe that in both movies balto's mother is there spiritualy even thou in the 2nd movie there is no prouf. another thing that states that they are the same wolf is that the howl is simualer.thats just my opinion but i'll stik to it 8untill the makers let loose.:! ;) °x°

wolfhound, June 09, 2005 at 23: 52

at first i was very confused if they were the same wolf but now i really think they r the same

wolfhound, June 09, 2005 at 23: 52

but i know 1 thing 4 sure the wolfs name is anyu and she is baltos mother

Gregg DeMattos, June 11, 2005 at 00: 01

i have to agree with epesi.:)

wolf-dog39, June 24, 2005 at 21: 01

I think they are supposed to be the same wolf. They look very similar, and any differences can be attributed to different animators. Come on, Balto looked different in Wolf Quest! But he's still Balto!;)

BALTO, June 29, 2005 at 02: 14

I beleive that they are the same there are many similarities. But the most identical marking the two have you will clearly see on the comparison photos is the markings on the tip of the ear, it forms a bomarang on the outside and inside of the ear. Aniu or the white wolf are deffinitly one of the same. The white wolf was probably his motber's spirit guiding him too his sled team. The Balto writers probably did not intend on 2 sequels they probably didn't intend on 1 So I think they watched Balto 1 again and decided too carry on about Balto's mother[Aniu]. But clearly Aniu and the white wolf are not two but one of the same.

SRA, June 30, 2005 at 01: 33

I believe they r the same char. I wrote an article 'bout it 2. Ya'll should check it out.

Silver Snow, July 04, 2005 at 08: 19

Yes SRA's article makes it clear that it is the same wolf and what do you know it is, and I can tell for sure that they are the same wolf, pr

Unknown Balto Fan, August 07, 2005 at 02: 22

Um, you do know that a lupine is a flower.°x°

Jenna _Husky, November 07, 2005 at 23: 52

I think they r the same but the animators r just 2 lazy.;)

Silver~Aleu-AF-TSC©™, November 15, 2005 at 21: 00

Did any of you know Muru is actually Aniu helping Aleu??!!! Well I'm not saying it is...but...lol

krystal wolf~scwp, November 21, 2005 at 21: 36

kemo ive heard people call the origonal white wolf saying its balto's friend or brother or somthing but i think they were intenteded to be the same wolf just different styles because different peopke drew them but its nice to have some mystery maybe in balto 4(if there is one) they will pick up on this(the creaters of balto i mean):P

balto fan, December 01, 2005 at 14: 17

i think the white wolf is the same as aniu i think the white wolf is aniu the sun in the 2 movie is just light reflecting on her fur about the snow in the 1st movie camouflage:)

balto fan, December 01, 2005 at 16: 30

it tells you on one of the website that aniu balto mother is the white wolf :)

Allie, December 15, 2005 at 22: 15

i'm not too sure but i think they're the same:)

Allie, December 15, 2005 at 22: 17

they might look different maybe due to age.:)

Olivia_loves_Balto, December 15, 2005 at 22: 49

Well I always liked thinking of thw white wolf being Balto's dad, and Aniu, of course, his mom. I know it says Balto's part husky but I like thinking of him as being full wolf...never mind, my imagination is wierd. lol :red:

allie, December 22, 2005 at 19: 57

maybe ur right

Olivia_loves_Balto, January 03, 2006 at 01: 17

Actually, after looking at art by Pample, I now think Kitok is Balto's father.

Juuchan17, January 05, 2006 at 22: 39

Olivia_loves_Balto: That name for Balto's father is Pample's name for him. Nothing has been officially mentioned on his real name, so it's just a fan name, not anything official. But as mentioned in other articles, Balto's father was a husky while his mother was a wolf. Their names are unknown except for Aniu as his mother. Cross your fingers that we get an official answer about the past of Balto's father!

Olivia_loves_Balto, January 07, 2006 at 17: 54

I just like to IMAGINE Balto as full wolf than half wolf. So in the movies when Balto or someone else mentions him being half wolf, I pretend they say wolf.

wolf´lion, January 10, 2006 at 17: 48

Balto is the Mom:! or

me, January 11, 2006 at 22: 14

i think their totaly different wolves, i think the peopele who made balto 2 intended them to be the same wolf, but they looe nothing alike. their size is different, and their eyes, ears, head, muzzles, fur and colour. and balto knew when he saw aniu that she was his mother, but he didn't realise when he saw the white wolf (who i think is male!) the white wolf didn't dissapear by magic, it was just snowing hard. And their howls are different. they cant be the same.

ApricotWolf, January 15, 2006 at 16: 56

Well, I think that they are both the same wolf. In Balto 1, I think Aniu is trying to teach Balto that he can't be ashamed with his wolf side, and to never give up. In Balto 2, I think she is revealing herself to Balto, like saying that she's been there the whole time, that she was never gone. And 1 more thing, when she dissapeared while she was howling into the storm, it could have been her spiritual side showing, like how she dissapeared howling in B2, too.

Abby, February 04, 2006 at 23: 44

I'm kinda with you right there. I think the white wolf was telling Balto are you a wolf or a wuss. And in the second movie yeah I think she was saying that no matter where you are I'm watching. and thw white wolf couldn't be balto's father. We know that Anui is his mother for a fact, but his father was a husky. That;s a mistery that all us watchers want to know. Nice imagination Olivia.:P

Clay, February 09, 2006 at 00: 46

:!>? IS cool :mad: :P :cool: lol :cry:

Clay, February 09, 2006 at 00: 47

bALTO RULES:)

hase, March 07, 2006 at 15: 39

yes yes balto is coollol :p :/: ;) :! °x° :o :Love:

Aniu619, March 22, 2006 at 01: 56

The wolf just appears to be a spirit. She may just be thaere to help guide Balto and his daughter.:icon305:

Baltohusky02, April 24, 2006 at 08: 42

Balto is one of the best movies I've ever seen in my life! Is the white wolf real or fake? Can someone answer me that question please????!!!!!!:grincolonp:

Aleu w, May 06, 2006 at 15: 52

maybe they wanted to change the white wolf's design

___Kodi___, May 16, 2006 at 01: 05 Member

which one is aniu?? the 2 one????:o °x°

READ, May 20, 2006 at 01: 52

Aniu is not the White Wolf. First of all, you can see that their facial features are very different. Also, while the White Wolf towered over Balto, Aniu did not. There was a thick mane around the White Wolf's neck, while Aniu had very little neck fur.

Spirit_wolf12, May 20, 2006 at 17: 55 Member

You know, can't wolves shed like dogs do? So Maybe she just shed out of her winter coat:embarassed:

Spirit_wolf12, May 20, 2006 at 17: 57 Member

WAITAMINUTE!:idea: They can't be the same wolf, because pic 1's wolf has orange eyes, and the other has reddish eyes!

tamaskawolf, July 18, 2006 at 15: 49 Member

of cource its the same wolf. A random magical white wolf wouldn't just ramdomly help a ramdom wolf dog;)

lexipooh10, July 24, 2006 at 19: 36 Member

They have to be the same wolf.Both of them help Balto on his journeys,and both of them appear out of no where and then disapear.

Fang Inusong, August 05, 2006 at 16: 32

I think the White Wolf is absolutely beautiful, besides any other anime or cartoon wolf I've seen, this one is really pretty. I say this wolf is My Guardian. The first image of the White Wolf was great, but I wish they kept the same art for the second movie. And I think that's Balto's mom.

Fang Inusong, August 05, 2006 at 16: 38

I think I can tell in my perspective that Aniu and the White Wolf from Part 1 are the same (in a way) because of their eyes. I just have this thing with people's eyes and the White Wolf and Aniu's eyes are the same. They could be the same character. Look and see!!! Oh, and by the way, those eyes are beau-ti-ful!!!

wolf_conductor, August 21, 2006 at 06: 18 Member

I doubt they are the same character, cause of the many differences. Look at the eyes for example, The White Wolf's eyes are yellow and black, while Aniu's eyes are white and orange; like Balto's. So, they can't be the same character...;)

keira _wolf, August 23, 2006 at 19: 50 Member

wwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooowwwwwwwww!!!

alue, October 28, 2006 at 15: 25 Member

C,mon, isint it obviuos? Nava said in wolf quest that it is aniu the white wolf! I've learneed that there were different animators on wq

Baltoowner, November 21, 2006 at 23: 48 Member

I think their the same just had a magic power to look like someone else. By the way good show.

rexwolf, February 17, 2007 at 00: 26 Member

well they both kind of look alike at first i thought it was his mom but it could a spirit to encourage balto

Aleu Wolf Leader, March 07, 2007 at 06: 30 Member

I believe they are the same. Reasons already stated. "kemo ive heard people call the origonal white wolf saying its balto's friend or brother or somthing" Wait... Balto's a halfbreed. So how could his BROTHER be a wolf?! I've heard that a female wolf or dog can mate more than once, giving birth to pups with different fathers in one litter, but that seems out of Aniu's character. Another thing to consider is this: B1 was set in winter. You can tell. However, WQ was set in summer (although it went through to winter again, I think). So, in B1, the white wolf/Aniu had a thick, heavy winter coat. In WQ, Aniu is less hairy because she has her summer coat.

Alpine, March 20, 2007 at 05: 44 Fan music mod

This is one question that may never be answered

Iditarod, March 30, 2008 at 00: 49 Member

I think that they are two different wolves, however shouldn't we all just have fun assuming whatever we like?

Dakota The Black Wolf, June 27, 2008 at 21: 36 Member

I agree with you Iditarod........ It's fun asuming who they are! But good article though!!!

emmajudy, September 19, 2008 at 21: 12 Member

i strongly think aniu and the white wolf are the same charactor and the differences are just animation related.

Wolf Paws, October 16, 2008 at 19: 34 Member

Well, the White wolf looks fluffier and more regal, while Aniu is just a plain wolf. I still they are the same character, but the lazy animators are just messing with it.

Horsey Hannah, October 19, 2008 at 10: 18 Member

I agree with emmajudy. I had a look at both pics and they both have orange eyes and they are both (of course) white, but Anius ears are grey, while the White wolf has pinkish ears and grey tips, but that could be the animation.

Wolf Paws, October 23, 2008 at 13: 13 Member

I COMPLETELY agree with emmajudy. I think it's just the lazy animators again! By the way, Juuchan17, good article! Makes you think...

Star Wars Geek, October 24, 2008 at 14: 53 Member

I go along with you, Iditarod. They are two different wolves. I would try to write an article on this, but, since I probably wouldn't be able to change you guy's minds, I'll just leave it be. Great Article, Juuchan17!!!!

baltomusher, November 01, 2008 at 17: 22 Member

they r the same wolf, different animators would do different things. the animators of b2 slacked off to finish quicker and get their large pay.

The Grey Wolf, November 01, 2008 at 20: 45 Member

Ok, I think that the White Wolf is Anui, no dobt about that.

The Grey Wolf, November 01, 2008 at 20: 46 Member

I thnk that the White Wolf realy is Anui, no doubt about that.

wolfgirl#1, November 02, 2008 at 01: 54 Member

I think Aniu IS the white wolf in the first movie

whitewolf17, November 03, 2008 at 19: 10 Member

The only way they could be the same would be different animators because the eyes are completely different. Also some people believe that the white wolf is Balto's dad but that can't be true because his dad has to be part dog if his mom is a wolf!!!!

Iditarod, November 18, 2008 at 21: 50 Member

Well, we know (Phil Weinstein said it himself) that the White Wolf from B1 and Aniu from WQ are supposed to be the same. But who says he actually asked the makers of the original Balto? One of the makers of B1 stated clearly that the White Wolf was intended to represent Balto's wolf heritage. So, did they change their minds, or did Weinstein forget to ask? We don't really know, but I hope that helped. ;D -Iditarod

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