Wade Ripple

Wade Ripple is the empathetic, 26 year old water elemental protagonist in Pixar's Elemental (2023), voiced by Mamoudo Athie. He is a sensitive, city inspector known for his emotional transparency, constant crying, and love for Ember Lumen. He is a "go-with-the-flow" character whose body is made of translucent blue water that shifts with his emotions. Personality: Highly emotional, compassionate, and a "sap" who cries at everything (e.g., diaper commercials). He is optimistic, social, and a good listener. Appearance: A tall, translucent, slightly pudgy water elemental with wavy "hair". He wears a pale yellow polo shirt, striped tie, and inspector tag. Occupation: Works as a city inspector for Element City. Family: Son of Brook Ripple; he is very close to his emotional family. Key Relationships: Boyfriend of Ember Lumen; he helps her appreciate her own potential. Background: As a child, he once got stuck in a sponge, causing a lasting fear of them. Abilities: Capable of passing through pipes and, due to his emotional intelligence, can quickly solve problems or, as shown in the film, create fire with his own body. The Ripple Family: He is the middle child of Brook and the late Dewey Ripple. His siblings include an older brother, Alan, and a younger non-binary sibling, Lake. Childhood Trauma: When he was five, he was sucked into a sponge at school and remained trapped for hours, leading to a lifelong fear of them. Career Struggles: Before becoming a city inspector, Wade was fired from several previous jobs. He later admits to Ember that he felt directionless after his father's death. "The Crying Game": A favorite family pastime where they compete to see who can go the longest without crying while telling sad stories. Wade Ripple is the 26-year-old water elemental protagonist in Pixar's Elemental (2023). Beyond his "go-with-the-flow" attitude, he is defined by his profound empathy and unique physical properties. Voice Actor: Mamoudou Athie.