BoJack's pink Persian cat agent and ex-girlfriend. She is a fierce, hyper-competent workaholic. She constantly balances her intense career with her desire to start a family.
A bitter, self-loathing horse. He was the star of the hit 1990s sitcom Horsin' Around. He wants to make a comeback but struggles with severe depression and addiction.
Ryan is a wild-child wolf who struggles with a severe drug addiction. The narrative follows his cousin, a responsible pug named Dave, who steps in to send Ryan to detox to save his life.The Universe: While Ryan stars in his own standalone video, his character lives in the broader "Crooked City Universe" built by the band.The Connection to (S)KiDS: The band went on to create a full-length, animated punk-rock musical film called (S)KiDS. While the main plot of (S)KiDS focuses on human punk teenagers (like Scotty, Craig, and Billy) fighting their corrupt principal, it is fully tied into the same animated punk culture and universe as Ryan's story.
Key Facts About DaveThe Contrast: The song's opening lyrics immediately establish their core difference: "Ryan and Dave are rabble rousin', teenage cousins / Difference is Dave has an off switch, and Ryan doesn't."His Life: Twenty years after their wild teenage days, Dave lives a stable, "rank-and-file" lifestyle. He is married to a woman named Jamie and they have children together.The Ultimatum: When a homeless, broke, and heavily addicted Ryan calls Dave begging for cash, Dave refuses to enable him. Instead, Dave offers a life-saving deal: he will fund Ryan's recovery, but only if he agrees to go straight into detox.The Real Story: According to the band, "Ryan & Dave" is actually a true story. In real life, the song is based on two cousins named Kyle and Dave. The band changed Kyle's name to Ryan in the track to protect his privacy.
An endlessly energetic yellow Labrador Retriever. He starred in a rival 90s sitcom. He is eternally optimistic, cheerful, and serves as BoJack's unintentional foil.
A friendly, eccentric 24-year-old human slacker. He crashed on BoJack’s couch and stayed for years. He is known for wild business schemes and exploring his asexual identity
A human ghostwriter hired to write BoJack's memoir. She is an intellectual, third-wave feminist who serves as the moral compass of the show, though she fights her own inner cynicism
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Release Date 2026.07.04 / Last Updated 2026.07.04