Tawna Bandicoot[2][3] is a recurring character in the Crash Bandicoot series. She appeared in the first Crash Bandicoot game and later returned as a cast regular following the release of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. She is a feminine anthropomorphic bandicoot who was created for the series as the girlfriend of Crash Bandicoot, specifically serving the role of damsel-in-distress in the first game; Tawna's later appearances would alter or forego this aspect of the character. Tawna initially became absent from the Crash Bandicoot series starting with the release of Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, as Coco Bandicoot replaced her role as the main female supporting character of the series following concerns from Sony Computer Entertainment regarding Tawna's appearance and personality.[4] Nevertheless, Tawna was referenced in games and side media following her removal from the series, culminating in a playable appearance in Crash Boom Bang! before the series went into a hiatus. Tawna would eventually reappear in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy's remake of the first Crash Bandicoot game, followed by an appearance as a playable character in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. Although the main version of the character doesn't appear in the game, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time introduces an alternate universe counterpart of Tawna Bandicoot as a playable character in the game with a major role in its story, also appearing as a playable character in Crash Team Rumble.