Klonoa (character)

Klonoa
Characteristics
Species:	Floppy eared Cat
Gender:	Male
World:	Breezegale village in Phantomile
Attacks/Actions:	Wind Bullet
Appearances:	Since Klonoa is the title character, he has appeared in every Klonoa game to date
Voice Actors
English Voice Actor:	Eric Stitt
Japanese Voice Actor:	Kumiko Watanabe

“Wahoo!”

    —Klonoa

Klonoa (クロノア, Kuronoa), sometimes referred to as Klonoa of the Wind (風のクロノア, Kaze no Kuronoa) is an anthropomorphic mammal video game character created by Namco and Klonoa Works, and has starred in his own series since 1997.

Language

Klonoa has his own unique language, with such exclamations as "Magya!" (an exclamation shouted by him whenever he is hurt), "Rupurudu!" (Let's Go!) and "Wahoo!", which have become his trademarks. While it would be easy to label Klonoa's language as the cute gibberish fictional language based on Japanese in the Klonoa franchise, there does seem to be an underlying syntax order. For example, most of the time Klonoa silences the letter N, pronouncing his name as "Klo-oa."

Personality

While most protagonists tend to be consistent with their level of bravery, Klonoa has a wide range of fear levels. For instance, when around water or heights, Klonoa can become uneasy as he can't swim but remains relaxed or confident when around even the nastiest of ghosts or monsters.

He also can be quite absent-minded and unclever at times since he can't see obvious teasing or insults. However, Klonoa is a pure, innocent, kind and gentle sweetheart who does anything possible to protect friends and to help others.

While in Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil, he had more laid back and neutral, albeit flaky personality traits, it seems in his original design and storyline from his debut title he was childish and very optimistic, although both of his incarnations have kind hearts and strong wills.

His kindness was reflected in Klonoa 2, which a strange voice was calling him, known as a "Dream Voice", and was later found out to be the King of Sorrow, for he was sad because people had forgotten him. When Klonoa acknowledged who the voice was, with an open heart, he helped the King of Sorrow by ringing the Fifth Bell of the Kingdom of Sorrow and made sure that Lunatea would never forget sorrow. While that, Popka comments that Klonoa reminds him of the Goddess Claire. In Klonoa Heroes and Namco X Capcom, he protests against Joka's attempt of suicide, despite everything he did to him.

In addition to kindness, Klonoa never gives up through fights against evil and challenges. Through this, he has garnered the respect and admiration of several characters such as Lolo, Popka, Chipple, Gantz, and Pango.

He is also capable of showing great respect to others who do heroic things, as seen when he showed Pango respect for his strength and when he called Lolo a hero for her role in saving Lunatea.

As about food, hamburgers are a favorite of his, but he doesn't like carrots.

Klonoa also dislikes those who call him a kid or look down him, causing him to go through great lengths to prove them wrong.

Appearance

Klonoa's appearance has changed since his introduction in his first game, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, though he has retained his most recognizable features such as his large ears, dark blue and white color scheme, and cap depicting an image of Namco mascot Pac-Man eating a dot. In Door to Phantomile, Klonoa was much more feline in appearance, with large, yellow eyes and noticeable fangs when angered. He wore red pants, a light blue cap, and had a large red dog collar around his neck. Later, in Klonoa: Moonlight Museum, Klonoa's appearance was changed slightly; his eyes were given a more traditional animated look as well as making him somewhat taller, his belt is brown instead of teal green, and his collar lacked details.

The biggest change to Klonoa's design came in his third appearance in Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil, where he went through a radical wardrobe change, gaining a blue shirt with a large zipper pin, dark blue shorts, yellow gloves, and a backwards blue cap. His face was altered a bit as well and gave more focus to the fur around his mouth. He occasionally takes off his hat, revealing his head is covered in black fur too and showing the long strands of hair.

Klonoa's design has him still wearing the attire from Lunatea's Veil but with a slightly altered look, as seen in Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament, making him have rounder, orange eyes and slightly bigger fangs. This is Klonoa's current design.

When sleeping, Klonoa wears pajamas that consist of light blue for pants and cyan for his shirt. When swimming, Klonoa wears blue swim trunks. When cooking, Klonoa wears a chef's hat, a red apron, and blue slip-on shoes. When scuba-diving, Klonoa wears a blue wetsuit with yellow features, a dual-hosed scuba tank, mask and flippers. When working out in the gym, Klonoa wears a blue headband with a Pac-Man design, a blue undershirt, blue and yellow legwarmers, and red sneakers.

It should be noted that once or twice (most recently, in the Wii version) his eye color appears to be two-toned (both orange and yellow in the irises)

In Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol, Klonoa looks older, his attire has changed, as he now wears a red shirt similar to his usual blue shirt, but with a new hat, a large red collar on his neck, blue-green shorts, red and white sneakers, a red belt, and yellow gloves. He was also given a wider body and larger irises.

His design in the canceled film remains the same except for his collar and shirt are replaced by a yellow trenchcoat.

In Klonoa Heroes, his shirt and collar are types of equipment that can be equipped and changed in order to increase his defense and agility.

The Dream Traveler

Though a comprehensive account of Klonoa's games is still forthcoming, all that is currently known about him is contained within the various scenes in the Klonoa series. He lives in the world of Phantomile in a small village called Breezegale with his grandfather, who he and everyone else refer to affectionately as "Grandpa". It is unrevealed what his parents status is, or if they simply live somewhere else.

It is also known in the first game that Phantomile was not actually his homeworld, but rather another world. Klonoa was summoned by Huepow to Phantomile to save the world and its dreams. After saving it, he was sent back to his own world by the Song of Rebirth sung by the Diva Lephise (damsel-in-distress of the first game).

Klonoa's house

When regarding his homeworld, it is shown that he lives in a small house but its unknown if he has a family. During Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol, it was said that his world is Breezegale.

Klonoa is described as a "Dream Traveler", who is fated to travel to various places where the state of dreams is in danger without choice, but he himself isn't aware of that. During his travels to several Dream Worlds, he has met several characters who would later become recurring characters in the series, such as Popka and the young priestess Lolo who might have feelings for him. He has also made a rival of a gun-toting mercenary named Gantz (Guntz in the Japanese version, an intentional translation by Namco in order to downplay his use of firearms).

The Wind Ring is the weapon fated to accompany Klonoa in his travels, needing a power source to work (but can be used even without one, as shown in other games). Door to Phantomile shows that the wind ring fell from the sky with Huepow acting as its power source, being activated by Klonoa, who found it. At the end of the game, however, Huepow reveals that it was only a fake memory implanted in Klonoa's head by him, suggesting the Wind Ring was with Klonoa the entire time. Klonoa Heroes reveals that the ring was given to Klonoa by his Grandpa as a gift.

Confusion

There is much speculation as to what Klonoa actually is, though he most closely resembles a rabbit or cat. The latter is probably the most fitting description, as Namco has stated in various interviews that though he is primarily a fantasy character, they mostly consider him a cat with long ears. He is also called a feline in Namco x Capcom.

Abilities and Techniques

Klonoa's small yet notable abilities have faithfully been retained in nearly every game he has been featured in, and very little has been changed about them throughout the years, despite changes in game engines and console hardware. Most of his talents come from his particular attributes such as his large ears or his special "Wind Ring" which can be used for a variety of effects.

The Wind Bullet

The magical jewel at the end of Klonoa's ring can fire a concentrated orb blast of wind known as a "Wind Bullet" that serves as his primary means of attack. When this bullet is fired against a square block or enemy, their bodies inflate and become rounded, filling up with a light substance that makes them float. Klonoa can then pick them up over his head and either toss them straight forward into other enemies or use them to perform a second jump in the air, allowing him to reach places he normally couldn't (and kicking the enemy he is holding downwards in the process). Many of the levels in the Klonoa series of games have been designed with this ability in mind, with large vertical obstacles being a common hindrance. It was revealed in Lunatea's Veil that the ring couldn't operate if some power source is not inside it. However, there have occurrences in several games where Klonoa's ring could fire wind bullets without anyone inside. The Wind Bullet can also hurt instead of just make enemies inflate, as shown in Klonoa Heroes.

Floating

Klonoa flapping his large ears to gain height in Klonoa: Empire of Dreams

Klonoa can often use his large, floppy ears to his advantage by flapping them in order to add a few more inches to his maximum jump height or to remain in the air for a moment longer. This move has been important in games where precise jumps are needed and leaves smaller room for error with judging Klonoa's landings.

Board Riding

In addition to Klonoa's other talents, Klonoa has demonstrated the ability to ride a special "Air Board " in several of his titles. Resembling a snowboard that hovers slightly off the ground, this board is usually only available in certain circumstances, but it allows him to travel over large areas of snow or water. His ears are also usable when on the board, as well as his Wind Ring, allowing Klonoa to make impossibly large jumps and stay in the air for an extended time. Lunatea's Veil was the first game that allowed the use of Board Riding.

Dive Suit

Introduced in Dream Champ Tournament. A special mechanical suit that was loaned Klonoa by Garlen to let him compete with Suiryu, because of his inability to swim. It was also used in Klonoa Heroes: Legend of the Star Medal, as a suit he gained from the people of Jugkettle Sea to help him for both breathing underwater and in space (or more specifically, the moon).

Tornado Attack

One of Klonoa's specials taught by Balue in Klonoa Heroes: Legend of the Star Medal and Klonoa's Super Attack in Klonoa Beach Volleyball. In Heroes, Klonoa wanted to learn a special attack strong enough to beat Guntz. He claims that he can 'see the wind' and it inspired him to think up of the attack, which he named "Klonoa Tornado Attack". When using the attack, he flies in the air then unleashes a massive amount of tornadoes around him. In Beach Volleyball, a single tornado appears wherever the ball lands on the opponents' side, pulling them in.

Tornado Attack EX

Used only in a cutscene in Klonoa Beach Volleyball. Klonoa used the attack to counter Chipple's Spinning Punch only for it to backfire and damage the Breezegale Windmill. The attack itself is unknown.

Thunder Hurricane

The second special from Klonoa Heroes: Legend of the Star Medal and his ultimate assault in Namco X Capcom. In the Volk City level in Heroes, Klonoa is defeated by Flower Joka and is thinking of a new attack. He then trips on a wire and gets electrocuted. This inspires him to create the 'Klonoa Thunder Hurricane'. When using the attack, he begins to spin as bolts of lightning spark around him.

Weaponry

Klonoa also has other weapons besides the Wind Ring, all introduced in Legend of the Star Medal and used in Namco X Capcom.

• Sword: Besides creating the Wind Bullet, the Wind Ring can use the wind to create a Wind Sword to slash his enemies. It is his most used form of attack in other media, like commercials and artwork for the game.
• Hammer: Powerful weapon used to smash his enemies, in Namco X Capcom Klonoa can use it to open chests without losing Action Points (AP).
• Beam Gnome: The Wind Ring can create a beam that can act like a shield which he can use to tackle his enemies. in Namco X Capcom it can also be used as a defensive counter against long-range attacks.
• Arm Cannon: a pair of cannons attached to each of Klonoa's arm that can fire a big spiked ball to his enemies.
• Boomerang: A Boomerang used to hit multiple enemies, can rotate around Klonoa and hit anyone close to him.

Biography

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile

Klonoa lived in the town of Breezegale with his grandfather until the day he found the Wind Ring falling from the sky and took it, releasing the ring spirit Huepow and soon becoming his best friend.

One day, a dark ship crashed into the mountains, just like in Klonoa's dream, and he and Huepow decided to investigate. They learned that Joka and his master Ghadius were searching for a pendant that held magical properties. They kidnapped the diva songstress Lephise, and the Klonoa and Huepow decided to chase after them. Along the way, they managed to find the pendant and left it with Grandpa. However, Joka discovered this and attacked Klonoa's house, stealing the pendant and killing his grandfather. Traveling to Cress, the Moon Kingdom, Klonoa learned that Huepow was actually its Prince, but continued to help Klonoa. Klonoa eventually defeated both Joka and Ghadius, but Ghadius unleashed the beast named Nahatomb. With the help of his friends he and Huepow met along the adventure, Klonoa managed to defeat Nahatomb and rescue Lephise.

However, afterwards, Huepow informed Klonoa that he actually came from another world and was given fake memories when he was summoned. Klonoa wanted to stay in Phantomile, but when Lephise sang her Song of Rebirth to renew the world, an upset and heartbroken Klonoa was sucked through a portal back to his true home.

Klonoa: Moonlight Museum

Klonoa as he appears in Klonoa: Moonlight Museum

Klonoa and his friend Huepow came across a young crying girl who told them that the moon has been divided into fragments named Moon Stones and stolen by a mysterious group of artists that reside in the nearby Moonlight Museum. Determined to help, the duo rushed off to the Museum's entrance, and once they came inside, they were greeted by a painter named Picoo who trapped them inside a piece of artwork. Klonoa and Huepow fought their way out but are continuously trapped in four different worlds by the other artists. They managed to escape each one of them while collecting the fragments of the moon. After the last one, they find that the Museum itself is a living being and the one behind everything. Klonoa managed to collect the remaining the fragments and restores the moon to the sky, making Museum and its artists see their evil ways and wanting to be better.

Klonoa: Empire of Dreams

Klonoa awoke one morning in the Empire of Dreams with Huepow, and was dragged by the emperor's three royal guards to his throne room. Emperor Jillius himself informed Klonoa that he broke the sacred law of his kingdom by dreaming, which he viewed as a worthless endeavor and a total waste of time. The Emperor himself suffered from insomnia and decreed that if he couldn't be allowed to dream, then no one could. Rather than punish Klonoa outright, he instead offered him a challenge: If Klonoa could defeat the four monsters that were ravaging the Empire, then his execution would be canceled and he would be set free. Joined by his friend Huepow, Klonoa had no choice but to travel to the surrounding lands and battle with the four monsters living there: Chipple, Muzika, Chirin and Medim.

After the last one was defeated, it was discovered that the people who dreamed were turned into monsters by someone from the empire itself. With the help of the three guards from before, Klonoa and Huepow managed to reach Jillius throne room and defeated him, only to discover that his minister, Bagoo, was manipulating him and was the mastermind, while Jillius just left clues in the monsters dreams. With Bagoo defeated, Jillius decided to allow the citizens to dream, while Klonoa and Huepow disappeared.

Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil

Klonoa in Lunatea's Veil

Klonoa fell through the skies and awoke in Lunatea, where he meets Lolo and Popka who also saved him from drowning. The two directed him towards an island which housed a bell, which Lolo must ring to become a full priestess. With Klonoa's help, the group made their way to the bell and Lolo thought she managed to ring it when it was really Klonoa.

Lolo and Popka took Klonoa to visit Baguji, a wise prophet who foresaw Klonoa's arrival. He explained that the four Kingdoms of Lunatea each house a bell, which maintained harmony throughout Lunatea. However, a fifth bell which didn't belong to any of the kingdoms had appeared. This fifth bell had begun to spread chaos across Lunatea. He asked Klonoa if he would help Lolo and he agreed since she helped him, to her joy. Baguji then instructed them to visit The High Priestess. The High Priestess ordered Lolo to visit and gather the power from each bell in order to contain the evil. The three then set off to visit each bell.

During their journey, the group was often stalked and attacked by Leorina and Tat, who desired the power of the bells for their own purposes. Leorina became cursed by sorrow but decided to help Klonoa after he saved her. With the power of the elements, Klonoa opened the gate to the Kingdom of Sorrow, where it was revealed that the King of Sorrow was the one who summoned Klonoa. In the end, however, the king decided to use Klonoa as a vessel for the pain he suffered in isolation and was mortally wounded in the battle with Klonoa.

Before he died, Klonoa promised the King of Sorrow that the world would remember sorrow, saying they've come too far to give up. Klonoa rang the bell, and the king turned to light and faded away.

Afterwards, Lolo told him that she gave up her rank so she could earn it by herself and said she would work hard. Klonoa wished her luck in the endeavor and decided that it was time to go home. Lolo was disappointed as was Popka, but she told him it'll be okay because he showed her it's okay to cry sometimes as she broke down, quickly hugging him and refusing to let him go. Klonoa told her that even though he didn't belong in her world, they'll always be together, and with a final thank you, he walked away, disappearing to other worlds where dreams were in danger.

Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament

Klonoa competing in the Dream Tournament

Shortly after Klonoa defeated Bagoo, he received an invitation letter that floated from the sky telling him that he had been selected to compete in the prestigious "Dream Champ Tournament" for the title of "Greatest Hero" as well as a cash reward. After Klonoa finished reading, he was enveloped in bright light and found himself transported inside a gigantic arena alongside several other adventurers. He was confused by this event and wondered what occurred before he heard someone call out to him and he reunited with his old friends Lolo and Popka. They caught up, as he learned that they were taking part in the competition as well but wished them luck. He also met an arrogant rogue named Guntz who brushes him off immediately.

The master of ceremonies, and sponsor of the tournament itself, Garlen, made an appearance and informed everyone that they would be paired off in a single-elimination tournament that had them racing across several worlds that he himself created. The first one to reach the end would be the winner and would advance to the next round.

Klonoa's first match was with his old enemy Joka, who tried to bribe the monsters into helping him beat Klonoa who overcame them and won. Sometime in the tournament, Klonoa reunited with his old friend Chipple and introduced him to Lolo and Popka before they all celebrated their victories.

After several rounds, Klonoa met Suiryu, who advised him to not trust Garlen and watch what happened to the loser. Klonoa won and saw that Suiryu and all the others who lost had become gears, realizing Garlen held the tournament only to acquire gears to his planned Mechanical Empire. Klonoa was infuriated by this fact even more so as he was approached by an injured Popka before he watched Lolo being displayed as a captive and the next to be turned into a gear after being defeated by Guntz (who didn't care for what was happening). Klonoa was told if he were to beat Guntz then Garlen would free Lolo, which caused him to accept the challenge to save his friend. He defiantly told Guntz he would take him down as his amused opponent told him to try.

Klonoa and Guntz dueled with Klonoa beating him, Klonoa demanded Garlen free Lolo before stating to do the same for everyone. Garlen double-crossed him and tried to make Klonoa into a gear. Fortunately, Guntz had a change of heart and helped Klonoa who defeated Garlen and freed Lolo. Klonoa carried a weakened Lolo asking if she was okay, as she thanks him for saving her. Chipple appeared and told Klonoa everyone was back to normal.

Klonoa declared champion of the tournament

Suiryu then revealed himself to be an officer investigating Garlen who he took into custody as the latter was breaking down. Guntz then made off with the prize money but not before giving Klonoa the tournament trophy, causing him to become the champion of the Dream Champ Tournament. Klonoa and his friends celebrate this event as he holds his new trophy.

Klonoa Beach Volleyball

Klonoa participated in the Beach Volleyball tournament, sponsored by Garlen and Nahatomb, with Chipple as his partner. After winning, he decided to keep on training for the next one. Klonoa became a little too enthusiastic in a friendly match with his friends Popka, Chipple and Heart Moo, putting so much force into the ball that he destroyed a windmill's blade. Klonoa was forced to use the prize money to pay for damages. In Popka's and Lolo's ending, they go shopping with Klonoa, but ended up wasting the prize money paying for all the stuff broken by Lolo's clumsiness (Lolo's ending) or expensive clothes for Popka (Popka's Ending). In both versions of Garlen's ending, Klonoa lost to him because of the advantage his machine gave him. Klonoa got a machine so they can play again on equal terms and beat Garlen.

Klonoa Heroes

Klonoa in Klonoa Heroes

The game began in an alternate universe, with Klonoa getting his Wind Ring from his grandpa. Soon after, he and Chipple were seen trying to pluck a special flower, the Hikari Sakura (literally the Light Sakura or Light Cherry-blossom) from a tree branch. The flower was said to only bloom under special circumstances and the person who possessed it would be granted good luck. After getting the Hikari Sakura, Klonoa wanted to give it to someone but was informed by Popka and Lolo that the area was surrounded by several Moos. He tried to fight them but got himself surrounded by Giant Moos. Just then, he was rescued by Guntz, who took the flower, but Klonoa stubbornly pursued him. He sought out Balue after Chipple referenced him as a joke. Klonoa fought Guntz and reclaimed the flower.

He met with Lolo who was about to leave for Sky Temple but not before he presented her the Hikari Sakura, revealing she was the person he intended to give it too. Klonoa told Lolo for her journey that she needed good luck and she is touched by his gesture, as she leaves.

Together, Klonoa decided to leave with Guntz leave to pursue a bounty-hunting career to become a hero and gain a Hero Medal to prove it, as Guntz himself already had a Bronze one. Along the way, they ran into a large armadillo named Pango, a bomb expert who had a Silver Hero Medal and joined them because he wanted to cure his son, Borris, from a mysterious sleeping sickness. Klonoa finally obtained one Blank Hero Medal from The High Priestess and they all learned the sickness was part of a plot being conceived by the madman Garlen, who has joined forces with Joka and a new villain named Janga to bring Nahatomb back using Lolo as a power source and create a new empire. Klonoa "trained" under Balue and, together with Gantz and Pango, defeated all four of them, rescued Lolo and put an end to his sinister plans. During the final battle against Nahatomb, the medals of the three heroes turned gold, but after he was defeated, only Klonoa's own medal turned back to being blank.

After the defeat of Nahatomb, Klonoa tended to an unconscious Lolo, who wouldn't wake up, despite Klonoa calling her name repeatedly. However, she was then reawakened by the power of the Hikari Sakura that Klonoa had with him and smiled as she brought up their promise to return home together, much to Klonoa's joy.

The extra visions have an additional story, where Mamett gathered together the remaining minions of the villains and decided to use them as new attractions for his tent. The trio of heroes, not knowing this, traveled to various places defeating every one of them. When arriving in Garlen's former lab, they find Mamett with his brother Momett and Balue. They explained to the heroes what happened and Klonoa's Hero Medal turns back to gold.

Namco x Capcom

New monsters started appearing all over the world attacking people, as well as the strange "sleeping sickness". Gantz heard that the golden knight Gilgamesh (from the Tower of Druaga series) was involved in the fight and decided to take Klonoa with him for a bounty hunt, as the reward should be big if the legendary Golden Knight was involved. The two headed to the destroyed Tower of Druaga and defeated the monsters there with the help of Whirlo, Steven (from the Valkyrie series), Stahn and Rutee (from the Tales series)

They found Joka (the one responsible for the sleeping sickness), Gilgamesh and Ki (Tower of Druaga series) and defeated Joka in battle, discovering that the demon Druaga (Tower of Druaga series) was alive. Klonoa and Gantz decided to talk with The High Priestess and Lolo about Druaga's return. They tried to defend them from an invasion of Moo led by Janga, and managed to hold still until heroes from various worlds showed up. As it seemed, the worlds are all being fused into one because of a great conspiracy involving evil organizations from each world. Klonoa and Guntz joined forces with the heroes but occasionally left the group to pursue Janga. After Janga and Joka were killed, the duo remained in the group until the final battle against 99, the secret weapon of the Ouma organization (original from Namco X Capcom).

After all was over, Demitri (from the Darktalkers series) threw a party at his castle, which ended up with everyone battling for fun. He revealed to Morrigan (Darkstalkers series) that he planned to use his new allies to fight Jedah (Darkstalkers series), who was coming back...

Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol

Klonoa reunites with Huepow in another journey

One night, Klonoa is at his home sleeping where he reflects on his past journeys and him meeting new people who became his friends.

He is soon woken up in the middle of the night by strange noises outside and later finds himself meeting with Huepow, who had summoned him to save Phantomile from invaders called Nighty-Knights, some of which begin to chase the two around an unknown area. The duo manages to escape them, after reaching a safe spot they stop to catch their breath. Klonoa then has Huepow explain to him on where the Nighty Knights came from, as he explains that they came from portals and already took over certain areas.

Klonoa then realizes that if they came from other worlds, they could be anywhere and hopes for the safety of his friends in Lunatea, unaware that they have already begun launching an invasion there. Klonoa and Hewpow then infiltrate the Nighty-Knights' home base by sneaking aboard their airship and come across a machine built by Tenebrae Hue that begins opening hundreds of Dream Portals, one of which spews out Popka (who had been searching for Klonoa). Klonoa is shocked to see him and quickly goes to rescue Popka and a battle ensues, before the trio escape. As Klonoa jumped off to catch the Nightmare Missile, both Popka and Huepow insisted Klonoa shouldn't handle it on his own, declaring they're by his side. Touched, Klonoa calls them true friends and they go off to fight, which forces Tenebrae to begin launching a giant Nightmare Missile at Noctis Sol, a mysterious living night-sun.

Klonoa, Popka and Hewpow attempt to stop the launch, but fail to do so, which causes the missile to drill into Noctis' surface, releasing the dreams of a million world's all at once. Klonoa, Hewpow, and Popka ride the resulting stream of dreams into a place called "Guntzland", where he encounters Guntz, who has at first seemingly lost all his memory of Klonoa, but as it later turns out, they ended up in one of his old dreams, which Guntz later chases them out of. The trio rides the Dream Stream again and ends up in Chipple's dream, where he is a confident boxer, who also doesn't recognize Klonoa. The trio plots out their escape during the match's intermission, but accidentally make him angry, causing him to turn into his monster form.

Klonoa, Hewpow and Popka escape back to the Dream Stream and find themselves in a strange, black-and-white world, where they find a fortress guarded by moos. After entering the temple, they find Lolo, who was being held captive by a doppelgänger of Klonoa named Nightmare Klonoa. Confronting his doppelgänger, Klonoa demanded he step away from Lolo and two Klonoa's fought, with Klonoa eventually inflating Nightmare Klonoa and freeing Lolo from her bubble. He worries about her by asking if she was okay but she happily assures him that she's fine.

Klonoa then asked her on what she remembers but she only recalls taking a nap before an invasion, Klonoa soon tells her that she is having a nightmare due to her anxiety and bad emotions eating at her. Hearing this, she briefly worries if they're not really with her but is told they will return with her after she wakes up. With these words, he helps Lolo wake up as he, Hewpow and Popka are able to escape the dream to Lunatea.

Once in reality, Klonoa watches as Lolo wakes up and he tells her they made it as he is hugged by an overjoyed Lolo. Lolo states while she is happy that he's back, she recalled the matter at hand, as Klonoa and his friends begin to repel the invading enemies. Klonoa's wind ring is enhanced by Lolo and they are able to push the enemy back.

After repelling the invasion by the Nighty-Knights, Klonoa is greeted and thanked by the High Priestess but he gave Lolo the praise due to her actions, which caused her to get shy and state she was happy to have him back.

The happy moment is short-lived as they are confronted by Tenebrae Hue, who has gathered Noctis' energy and now has the power to control dreams and nightmares. After Klonoa refuses to surrender, Tenebrae summons Chipple, Guntz, and Nightmare Klonoa (much to Klonoa's shock), and commands them to destroy him and his friends.

Relationships

Family

Grandpa

Grandpa is Klonoa's grandfather who raised him.

In the end, Klonoa discovered that the Grandpa he knew was just a stranger pretending to be his relative, as Klonoa's life on Phantomile and all of his memories were just a lie, fabricated by Huepow as a part of a big plot to save Phantomile from the ultimate Nightmare.

In Klonoa Heroes, Grandpa makes a cameo wishing Klonoa the best of luck on his adventure.

Friends

Huepow

Huepow is one of Klonoa's friends from Phantomile.

The two share an unbreakable bond, having been childhood friends throughout the course of Door to Phantomile. After the adventure, Huepow told Klonoa that it was time for him to go back to where he originally came from as he confessed that he was responsible for bringing Klonoa into the world of Phantomile and that the world that he lived in was all a dream and every single moment they shared together was all just a set up so that he could use Klonoa to save Phantomile. Klonoa refused to believe him and wanted more answers, but suddenly he felt himself being dragged into a portal while Lephise began singing the Song of Rebirth, sending Klonoa back to his world. However, Huepow found it too hard to say goodbye to his best friend Klonoa, so he tried to help him stay, but was too late. In the final scene, Huepow was seen crying, showing that he still cared about Klonoa.

In Empire of Dreams, they meet again when Klonoa awoke one morning in the Empire of Dreams with Huepow, and was dragged by the emperor's three royal guards to his throne room. The pair were brought before Emperor Jillius himself informed Klonoa that he broke the sacred law of his kingdom by dreaming. The Emperor offered them a challenge: if they could defeat the four monsters that were ravaging the Empire, then their execution would be canceled and they would be set free. With Huepow by his side, Klonoa traveled to the surrounding lands and battle with the four monsters living there: Chipple, Muzika, Chirin and Medim. At the end, Klonoa and Huepow managed to reach Jillius throne room and defeated him, only to discover that his minister, Bagoo, was manipulating him and was the mastermind, while Jillius just left clues in the monsters dreams. With Bagoo defeated, Jillius decided to allow the citizens to dream, while Klonoa and Huepow disappeared back to their own worlds.

During Dream Champ Tournament, it is revealed they kept in contact since Klonoa received a letter from him, showing they are still good friends.

In Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol, he reunited with Klonoa and they travel through the Dream Stream. When Klonoa was faced with a major problem, he told Huepow and Popka to take his wind ring and go. However, Huepow (along with Popka) declared he was sticking by Klonoa's side even refusing to change his mind as Klonoa smiled at him clearly touched as he called Huepow a true friend.

Balue

Balue is one of Klonoa's good friends from Phantomile.

Throughout the course of Door to Phantomile, he was a big help to Klonoa for stopping Nahatomb. He also celebrated Klonoa's victory over the villain.

Balue also made brief cameos other games and was mostly an ally to Klonoa.

During Klonoa Heroes, in an alternate universe, Klonoa goes to him for training in order to beat Guntz take back a flower once Chipple pointed him out. Balue was curious in Klonoa's reasons for getting stronger and tried to tease him by asking about his feelings for Lolo, since he intended to give her a flower. However, he was disappointed by Klonoa's answer but still helped him out.

Chipple

The two are good friends with Chipple seeing Klonoa as his idol and seeking to be like him.

They first met in Empire of Dreams, where Klonoa had to fight Chipple while he was being controlled. After Chipple was set free, they became friends and Chipple came to admire Klonoa.

In Dream Champ Tournament, they meet again and Klonoa was happy to see his old friend and they caught up, with Klonoa introducing him to his other friends Lolo and Popka. Klonoa was saddened that Chipple lost to Guntz and tried to comfort him. Klonoa was also horrified to learn that the losers would be turned into gears by Garlen. After Klonoa defeated Garlen, everyone changed back and Klonoa was happy to see Chipple normal again. When he obtained the tournament trophy, Chipple congratulated him on becoming champion and joined him and his friends in celebrating this event as he holds his new trophy.

During Klonoa Heroes, in an alternate universe, Chipple helped Klonoa in picking a flower he intended to give Lolo.

During Noctis Sol, Klonoa was shocked to see him again and tried to reconnect with him but was surprised Chipple had no memory of him. He tried to explain to him that they were good friends but ran away after Chipple transformed and attacked him. Klonoa was very surprised that he wasn't the meek kangaroo he knew. Klonoa later deduced they were in one of Chipple's old dreams and understood his lack of recollection. At the end, he was shocked to see that Tenebrae Hue summon him, Guntz, and Nightmare Klonoa to destroy him.

Lolo

Lolo is one of his friends from Lunatea. He cares deeply for her and seems to have a crush on her.

Klonoa first encountered Lolo in Lunatea's Veil, she and Popka saved him from drowning when he fell in the sea. He later agreed to help her in her journey to repay her for saving him, something that delighted her. They developed a strong friendship in the course of their adventure. This may be thought of as romantic on Lolo's side, due to the fact when Tat remarks about Klonoa being pesky, Lolo stated it didn't matter as she liked him just fine but she becomes extremely embarrassed and blushes full red after Klonoa noticed her words and was surprised by them. It is unknown if Klonoa has any feelings for her, though he did get just as nervous when Lolo quickly changed the subject. Also, when he saw her memories of being mocked by her fellow priestesses and her becoming sad from them, he tried to comfort her but she turned him away and only apologized for using him to advance. He continued to worry for her and defended her from the old tree's remarks. Klonoa was happy when she regained her confidence and helped him. At the end of the game, she tells Klonoa that she has given up her priestess status just so she can obtain on her own and he gives her his support. As Klonoa prepared to leave Lunatea, Lolo is sad about this as she reflects this had to happen sooner or later. Before Klonoa could leave, he watches her break into tears until she ran at him, hugging him and refusing to let him go. While he was sad as well, he thanks her for her friendship and promised her that they would always be together no matter what, as she accepted his choice to leave. After Lolo calms herself, Klonoa smiles at her and they bid each other farewell.

They are reunited in Dream Champ Tournament, as Klonoa was called out by her and was happy to see his friend again as she was to see him again. They caught up before the tournament started. He was worried about how she'll do in the tournament, but she assures Klonoa that she got stronger since their last encounter and he was interested in seeing her claims. Lolo's efforts are successful after she advances in the tournament earning praise from him, much to her joy. When she loses to Guntz, he is upset at her loss but this changes when he sees she is in danger by Garlen. Seeing her held captive, Klonoa was angry at Garlen and Guntz for taking his friend and goes out of his way to save her. After defeating Guntz, the first thing he demanded from Garlen was for Lolo to be freed before Garlen reveals his true intentions. Once he defeats Garlen, Klonoa manages to free Lolo and is shown carrying her because of her weakened state. He asked her if she was okay, as Lolo only replies by thanking him for saving her from a terrible fate. These events show Klonoa possibly returns her feelings, as he was greatly relieved to see her okay. Later on, they are seen together when Klonoa is honored as the greatest hero of the tournament.

In Lolo's ending of Klonoa Beach Volleyball, she was originally going to treat Klonoa and Popka to shopping but ultimately keeps dropping the objects, resulting in Klonoa deciding to carry the bags for her. Lolo promised him that she'll do better in shopping when seeing she inconvenienced him.

During Klonoa Heroes, Klonoa has Chipple help him pick the Hikari Sakura, a flower thought to give good luck as a present for Lolo and tries to give it to her before she goes on her journey to the sky temple. However, before he could give it to her a quest came up; he tried to give her the flower beforehand but a worried Lolo tells him to give him the present after he returns from his journey and has him promise to do so. He was surprised by the seriousness of her worry but appreciating her concern, he agrees to the promise and she is delighted. He also went through great lengths to get it back from Guntz though was denied and went for training. When asked by Balue if he liked Lolo, Klonoa confirmed that he does as they were friends, unaware of its true meaning. Once he confronted Guntz again, he was questioned by his reasoning for it as he states he promised Lolo that he'd return safely. Guntz teased Klonoa by calling him a romantic for his concern for Lolo. In the end, he gave her the flower and she was grateful for it as he smiles at her happiness. When she is kidnapped by Joka, he goes out of his way to save her and worries over her unconscious form. He then smiles at her after she wakes up and reminds him of their promise. While Klonoa considers her a friend, his actions were another indication that he has a crush on Lolo, and he may not know it himself as many characters hinted at it.

During Shippuu Tengoku Kaze no Klonoa, he and Lolo are good friends but she is usually the recipient of his actions. She shows feelings for Klonoa by being amused from certain antics of his, that she finds cute. In the final chapter, a giant monster attacks and when Klonoa swallows a pill that puts him at risk of being a bomb, this causes everyone to flee from him, to his sadness. However, he sees Lolo stayed by his side. After he inquires why, she confesses her love to him, and he is touched by them. He also uses his assumed final moments to save the town by destroying the monster, as Lolo is scared but amazed by his act. However, she is relieved to see him alive but chases him since he owed her money, though still shows feelings for him.

In Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol, he recalled his time with Lolo and Popka when he was in Lunatea and grateful for the happy times. After he heard of Nighty-Knights' invasions in other worlds, he worried about Lunatea and wondered if it was in danger unaware it was being invaded too. Once he and Popka find Lolo held captive by Nightmare Klonoa, he demanded him to get away from her even attacking his doppelgänger in anger while Lolo realized he was back. After getting rid of the fake, he frees an overjoyed Lolo from imprisonment and she holds his hand in delight. Klonoa was worried about for her well-being when he asked if she was alright but she happily assured him that she was fine. In return, he assured her that he was going with her as they head back to Lunatea, he even swore not to leave her side again as he clung to her. When they returned to Lunatea, he was happy at her waking up to see him before he was hugged by her, a sentiment he returned. Lolo also helped power his ring and Klonoa was seen smiling as he held her hand after pushing back invaders. It is shown Klonoa respects her as well, as he told the High Priestess that Lolo was the one who saved the day. He praised Lolo for her actions in repelling an invasion and sending Popka to find him, as she shyly accepted his compliment and stated she was happy that he was back. When they are confronted by Tenebrae Hue, Klonoa has Lolo stand behind him to protect her from danger.

Popka

Popka is another of his friends from Lunatea. They are shown to get along and work well together.

Klonoa first encountered Popka in Lunatea's Veil, where Popka and Lolo rescued him from drowning. Popka befriended Klonoa quickly and helped him in his quest by giving him useful tips along the way. Popka developed respect for Klonoa, since he was willing to risk his life to protect a world that wasn't his own while Klonoa came to see Popka as a good friend. At the end of the journey, he was sad that Klonoa had to leave Lunatea and looked away as he left the world.

They meet again in Dream Champ Tournament, Klonoa was happy to see Popka along with Lolo again and they caught up before the tournament started. Klonoa was worried when he found out Guntz wounded Popka and asked his friend if he was okay but the latter told him Lolo was captured by Garlen. After Klonoa defeated Guntz and Garlen, as well as saved Lolo from the villain, he was happy to see Popka back on his feet. At the end of the game, Klonoa and his friends celebrated after Guntz gave Klonoa the trophy.

In Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol, Klonoa recalled his time with Popka and Lolo when he was in Lunatea and grateful for the happy moments. After he heard of invasions in other worlds, he worried about Lunatea wondering if it was in danger unaware it was being invaded too. When he saw the Nighty-Knights surround people falling from portals, he was shocked to see Popka was one of them. Klonoa then became excited to see him again, as he came to his friend's rescue and Popka was equally happy to see him again. When faced with a major problem, Klonoa told him to take his wind ring along with Huepow and go. However, Popka declared he was sticking by Klonoa's side even refusing to change his mind as Klonoa smiled at him clearly touched as he called Popka a true friend. The pair traveled through the dream realm with and they worked well in fighting off threats before they found a captive Lolo. With Lolo's help, they returned to Lunatea where they fought the nighty-nights. Popka also expresses worry for Klonoa and Lolo when Hue invaded.

Guntz

The two share a very strong rivalry with each other but can be friends at times.

In Dream Champ Tournament, Guntz was known to taunt Klonoa indicating how weak and much of an "impudent brat" he is. In return, Klonoa was angered by Guntz' arrogance and wanted to prove himself to Guntz. Klonoa's dislike grew after Guntz defeated his friend Lolo, which put her in danger when Garlen turned out to be using everyone. This led to Klonoa and Guntz being the final two in the dream champ tournament which Guntz loses in the end. As he was being captured, Guntz aids Klonoa who is close to being turned into a gear by shooting the Ngapoko, leaving the rest up to him. Guntz made off with the prize money but not before giving Klonoa the trophy for the tournament which effectively made Klonoa the champion.

Guntz has a rivalry with Klonoa at the beginning of Klonoa Heroes but slowly begins to open up to him and eventually ends up having a brotherly relationship with him, even saving Klonoa's life in the Moon.

This relationship holds and grows even stronger in Namco x Capcom, first shown when Guntz expresses his concern in taking Klonoa along, telling him that "This time, the enemies are for real, and I'm not sure whether to take you along or not — it'll be dangerous". In the end, the two seem to share an unbreakable bond.

During Noctis Sol, Klonoa was shocked to see him again but was surprised Guntz had no memory of him. He tried to explain that while they were hostile to each other at some point, they were friends but ran away after Guntz attacked him. Klonoa later deduced they were in one of Guntz old dreams and understood his lack of recollection. At the end, he was shocked to see that Tenebrae Hue summon him, Chipple, and Nightmare Klonoa to destroy him.

Suiryu

Suiryu is one of Klonoa's new friends.

In Dream Champ Tournament, Suiryu fought against Klonoa in the tournament and confident he beat him but warned Klonoa of the dark truth of the event. In return, Klonoa was confused by his warning and after winning the match, he was horrified by watching Suiryu be turn into a gear. He was angry to see that was Garlen's true goals and confronted him on this. After defeating Garlen, Klonoa was happy to see Suiryu return to normal and impressed to see he was an officer who took Garlen in. Suiryu revealed that he was investigating Garlen for a time and thanked Klonoa both for saving him and helping the case. Afterwards, Suiryu joined in honoring Klonoa as the champion.

Pango

Pango is one of Klonoa's good friends.

In Klonoa Heroes, Klonoa and Guntz found and helped Pango in battle, Pango joins the team and becomes one of Klonoa's new friends. Pango needed help in curing his son's sickness while Klonoa wanted to rescue his friend Lolo after she was kidnapped. They cooperated well together before they confronted Garlen and his forces.

Neutral

Leorina

Leorina is one of Klonoa's former adversaries in Lunatea.

He first met her in Lunatea's Veil when she arrived at the temple with Tat, demanding for his wind ring. She unleashed a large machine to take it from him but he defeated it. Leorina remarked on Klonoa's talents and told him she'd remember his name, making it obvious that she'd come back for him in his quest. Klonoa regarded Leorina as an enemy since she served as a hindrance but her opinion was not clear.

Leorina later disguised herself as Baguji and took the elements for herself. Klonoa pursued her and watched when the Sky Pirate changed the world of Lunatea to her whim. After Leorina was overcome by sorrow, this forced Klonoa to fight and defeat her in Embryo Compass of the Ishras Ark. The injured Leorina was not bothered by this and put her faith in him saving the world. She was seen again in Tat's aircraft, when the latter helped Klonoa stop the Ark from reaching the Kingdom of Sorrow, saving him and Popka from the fiery blasts of the overloading generators. Leorina also intervened on Klonoa's behalf and pleaded with him to defeat the King of Sorrow. The last time Klonoa sees her, she is rebuilding the kingdom and he is amused by Lolo's comment on this.

Tat

Tat is one of Klonoa's former adversaries in Lunatea.

He first met her in Lunatea's Veil when she arrived at the temple with Leorina, demanding for his wind ring. She unleashed a large machine to take it from him but he defeated it. Tat remarked on Klonoa's talents and called him cool but made it obvious that she'd come back for him in his quest. Klonoa regarded Tat as an enemy since she served as a hindrance but her opinion varied as her two different forms possessed contrasting opinions on him. Her black form doesn't appear to like Klonoa very much, occasionally taunting him and even calling him a "perv" after he catches her on the Jungle Slider (though it should be noted if you catch the white form first, she also calls you a perv). Her white form, however, acts almost the opposite. She refers to him as "darling" at one point at the Joilant Fun Park (to Klonoa's obvious confusion and annoyance) and even helps Klonoa (and the player) to catch her by instructing how to use a Kiton to reach the ledge she's on. However, this could be due to her teasing him.

Tat wasn't seen again until Leorina has the Elements in her possession after she disguised herself as Baguji. The cat threw the last Element to Leorina, allowing the Sky Pirate to change the world of Lunatea. After Leorina was overcome by sorrow and was defeated by Klonoa in Embryo Compass of the Ishras Ark, Tat was seen comforting the injured Leorina, not leaving her side. She later saved him and Popka from the fiery blasts of the overloading generators. Despite doing this, Tat claimed that she didn't like Klonoa for hurting Leorina when she was consumed by sorrow but saved him another time.

Enemies

Joka

Joka is Klonoa's main archenemy throughout his appearances, with the exception of Dream Champ Tournament where the main villain is Garlen.

Joka is the one who killed Klonoa's grandfather in Door to Phantomile, making them hate each other more. In Klonoa Dream Champ Tournament, Joka was one of the contestants in the Tournament losing in the first round to Klonoa himself. Despite that, Klonoa did include him in his victory picture after Garlen was defeated. In Klonoa Heroes, Joka is one of the four antagonists of the story making sure Janga successfully captured Lolo and brought her to the moon. Even though Joka killed Klonoa's grandfather (who turned out to be an illusion), they don't possess a serious relationship.

Garlen

Garlen is one of Klonoa's enemies.

Klonoa made an enemy out of Garlen in Klonoa Dream Champ Tournament, where before he participated in a tournament to be the best hero. Klonoa did get curious when Suiryu warned him about the fates of the losers but got angry when he saw the latter turned Suiryu into a gear. Klonoa was infuriated to learn Garlen's intentions and this further increased after he saw Lolo (his friend) being held captive and awaiting be turned into a gear

Nightmare Klonoa

Nightmare Klonoa is one of Klonoa's new enemies.

Klonoa encountered his counterpart when the latter captured Lolo in a dream world, posing as the real Klonoa who taunted her and lied that he (the real Klonoa) won't return for her as he doesn't care for her. Klonoa was angry that his friend was crying and confronted his counterpart, by telling him that he wasn't him and demanded that he get away from Lolo as Nightmare Klonoa was surprised by his appearance. They battled with both shooting their respective Wind Bullets at one another until Klonoa successfully inflated his evil alter ego, temporarily immobilizing him.

Klonoa and his friends were then teleported out of the crumbling dream world by Lolo, leaving the inflated Nightmare Klonoa behind. Nightmare Klonoa was angered that the heroes left without him. Nightmare Klonoa surprised the real after he was summoned alongside Guntz and Chipple by Tenebrae Hue to destroy Klonoa.

Tenebrae Hue

Hue is one of Klonoa's new enemies.

They met in Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol, Klonoa had heard of him from the Nighty-Knights.

Hue appears to know of Klonoa, or at least has some connection to him, due to the fact that he knows where he lives and what he looks like. He also wanted to capture him for unknown reasons, though Huepow unknowingly intervened by pulling Klonoa to him.

They meet formally in Lunatea where Hue reveals his intentions of conquering the dream world and orders Klonoa to surrender. Klonoa refused and Hue unleashed Guntz, Chipple and Nightmare Klonoa to destroy Klonoa.

Stats

Beach Volley Ball

Klonoa, as seen in Beach Volleyball.

• Type: Power
• Attack: 3/4

• Block: 2/4

• Feint: 1.5/4

• Receive: 1.5/4

• Speed: 2/4

• Diff: 2/4

Klonoa Heroes 

• Level: 1
• Health Point: 100
• Attack: 10 (3 without initial point)
• Defense: 2
• Agility: 4

Namco x Capcom

The "Klonoa and Gantz" unit is based mostly on their appearance in Klonoa Heroes. Klonoa only attacks at Close Range.

• Type: Item
• Level: 2
• Health Point: 2350
• Magic Point: 62
• Branche: 6
• Movement: 8
• Close Range: 1-2
• Attack: 103
• Defense: 94
• ???: 45
• Agility: 45
• Lucky: 59

Music theme

NAMCO x CAPCOM - Stepping Wind (Klonoa's Theme)

Klonoa's theme from Namco x Capcom

Other Appearances

• Klonoa had playable appearances in Moto GP, Alpine Racer 3 and World Kicks.
• Klonoa and his rival Guntz from Klonoa Heroes also appear as a playable duo in Namco's cross-over RPG, Namco x Capcom, developed by Monolith Soft. They retain similar moves featured in Klonoa Heroes, such as Klonoa's Thunder Hurricane. Other appearances are made by Lolo, Janga (in his only console appearance as of 2006), Joka, the Priestess of La-Lakoosha and various varieties of Moos.

• In Tales of Symphonia, the character Presea Combatir has a hidden costume based off Klonoa's outfit accessed by changing her title to "Dream Traveler". She also has a habit of saying "Wahoo" in a completely deadpan manner while wearing it (this happens during the optional skits and scenes wherein she wears the outfit, she talks normally whilst in battle and these lines are not voiced by her voice actor in the English version of the game. However, if one imports Titles to a New Game, Presea will occasionally say "Wahoo!" as an end-of-battle phrase, but only up until a certain plot event).

• In the manga, Shibuutenkoku Kaze no Klonoa, Klonoa and the Breezegale residents are the major characters. But many changes are made in this manga - it portrays Klonoa as a complete idiot, obsessed with being a hero and causing trouble anywhere he goes (although not on purpose). His sidekick, surprisingly, is not Huepow - he is replaced by a Moo, who is the postman of Breezegale. Garlen is the main villain, trying to scam or catch Klonoa but failing every time, making a fool of himself in the process. During the final chapter, a giant monster attacks and when Klonoa tries various inventions of Garlen, they end up failing. When he swallows a pill that could turn him giant, Garlen informs him that since he didn't drink water this puts him at risk of being a bomb with five burps being the signs. As a result, this causes everyone to flee from him, to his dismay. Just as he sulks about his predicament, he sees that Lolo stayed by his side and inquires why, as she confesses her love to him and he is touched by them. After using one of the last burps, Klonoa decides to make the most of his assumed final moments to save the town by destroying the monster to protect the town as a hero. With his last burp, Klonoa destroys the monster and the town honor him as a hero for his act.However, Klonoa survived the explosion and is happy to have finally done something heroic but is dismayed to learn that he has to pay all his debts and runs away as he is chased by the townspeople.
• In Tales of Hearts and Keroro RPG, Klonoa appears as a summon character. Incidentally, both Klonoa and Sgt. Keroro have the same voice actress.
• In Tales of Vesperia, Klonoa appears in the form of a fellowship statue named (C) F Statue. There is also a Klonoa costume for the character Karol as Downloadable Content in the PS3 version.
• In Tales of Destiny 2, a Klonoa plushie can be seen at the left side of the character Harold's room.
• In Ridge Racer 6 & 7, Klonoa appeared in ads and as a car design.
• There are advertisements of him in tracks at Ridge Racer Type 4.
• Klonoa has also recently appeared in Soul Calibur V as a keychain in his Klonoa 2 appearance as Downloadable Content for Character Creation.
• Klonoa and Nahatomb's Beach Volleyball design make an appearance in Bravoman's 100th comic special during the heroes vs. villains panel.
• Klonoa has also made a cameo in the Dig Dug Comic as one of the crew members wears Klonoa's Lunateas Veil attire.
• As mentioned in The Bravoman Web comic Klonoa was supposed to appear in the game Time Crisis 3, but was cut at the last second.
• Klonoa appears in Pro Famista Baseball 2011 for the 3DS. He, along with the King of Sorrow has recently appeared in Famista Dream Match.
• Klonoa appears in Family Tennis Advance a super an unlockable character for completing a 5-match exhibition.
• Klonoa is an unlockable character in the Japan-only PlayStation release of Smash Court 3". In addition, an image of him may appear on the floor during a match.
• A Klonoa-themed stadium appears in Famista 2003
• Klonoa appears in Tekken 7 as part of downloadable panel art along with other Bandai Namco characters.

Character Development

Klonoa was designed by Yoshihiko Arai. Arai's first design, "Shady", had a shadow-like appearance. However, he felt that the lack of color did not seem tasteful, and dropped the design. His next design was created with characteristically animal eyes and long ears, as Arai felt that a person's eyes and silhouette are the features noticed when they are first met. He added a large hat with a Pac-Man emblem on it and collar to give the character a childlike and energetic quality. The design was kept and used for Klonoa. Another early idea for the character was for him to be a robot-like stone figure brought to life by a human soul being trapped in it.

Gallery

Main article: Klonoa (character)/Gallery

Trivia

• The Pokémon Lopunny, Shaymin (Sky Form) and the Digimon Terriermon and Lopmon seem to share the same ear design as Klonoa.
• In an game magizine interview, Hideo Yoshizawa confirmed that he got his idea of Klonoa from Mario Bros.
• On the right side of his hat is Pac-Man (Since the Pac-Man series was also created by Namco).
• Klonoa's artwork in Pro Famista Baseball 2011 and Famista Dream Match mirrors his artwork from Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Moonlight Museum respectively, while artwork for his Christmas outfit in Famista Dream Match mirrors artwork for Klonoa Beach Volleyball.
• Early artwork shows Klonoa didn't originally wear gloves.
• Klonoa bears a subtle resemblance to Yakko and Wakko from Animaniacs by Warner Bros., and SEGA's Sonic The Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower.
• Klonoa can't swim as mentioned in Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil and Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament.
• He came in first place for the Dream Tournament, meaning he is the best hero in Dreamworld.
• Balue, Popka, Pango, and Guntz seem to notice Klonoa has a crush on Lolo, while commenting on his behavior around her and concern for her. It is unknown if it is true.

References

Klonoa franchise
Main Games
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (Wii Remake) - Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Side Games
Klonoa: Moonlight Museum - Klonoa: Empire of Dreams - Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament Klonoa Beach Volleyball - Klonoa Heroes: Legendary Star Medal
Related Games
Namco x Capcom - MotoGP - Alpine Racer 3 - World Kicks - Family Tennis Advance - Smash Court Tennis 3 - Family Stadium 2003 - Pro Baseball: Famista DS - Pro Baseball: Famista 2011 - Famista Dream Match
Consoles
PlayStation - PlayStation 2 - WonderSwan - Game Boy Advance - Wii
Comics
Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol - Kaze no Klonoa 4Koma Manga Gekijou - Shippuu Tengoku Kaze no Klonoa - Namco X Capcom (manga)