Mini Maui

Mini Maui is a character in the upcoming 2016 animated feature film, Moana. He is a sentient tattoo and the best friend of demi-god, Maui.

Background
Mini Maui is one of the many sentient tattoos featured on the body of Maui. Mini is unique in that he has a legitimate relationship with the actual Maui, serving as the latter's confidante, despite his inability to speak. His primary role is to assist Maui in visually telling the legends they've embarked on, though he can sometimes get carried away with his showcasing.

Trivia

 * Though the film is primarily animated with computer animation, Mini Maui is animated through the use of traditional, hand-drawn animation.