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===In other media===
===In other media===
In the [[Pokémon (anime)|''Pokémon'' anime]] series, Jigglypuff is a recurring character who aspires to be a great singer after the inspiration of [[Ash Ketchum]] and company. Unfortunately, every potential audience falls asleep before the song finishes. Jigglypuff does not usually choose an appropriate time to sing and has been a hazard many times, especially on moving vehicles. Because of this, [[Ash Ketchum]] and his companions often find themselves running away from Jigglypuff, who obviously isn't pleased with the fact that everyone falls asleep whenever it sings. It keeps with it a black [[Marker pen|marker]], its "[[microphone]]," (which had once belonged to Ash) and uses it to scribble on anyone who dares to fall asleep while it's performing (after it inflates itself in anger with a distinctive "honk" sound). Only on two occasions has Jigglypuff believed that anyone had heard its song to the end: in the first, Jigglypuff realizes that Misty's [[List of Pokémon (41-60)#Psyduck|Psyduck]] was sleeping with its eyes open, and in the second, a [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Whismur|Whismur]] (a Pokémon with "soundproof" ability and therefore immune to sound-based Pokémon moves) had heard the song the first time, but on the second time it was tired so it fell asleep anyway. There was once when Jigglypuff sang to two gigantic Pokémon battling each other, but these two Pokémon did not fall asleep, and instead Jigglypuff was knocked away by the energy of their battle. In the Pokemon short ''Pikachu's Exploration Club'', Jigglypuff is parodied by a [[List of Pokémon (181-200)#Marill|Marill]], which, in the same fashion, puffs up angrily after putting its audience into sleep with its song. Another Jigglypuff (In the episode ''Rough, Tough, Jigglypuff'') had a [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Loudred|Loudred]] (Whismur's evolved form, and therefore also bearing the "soundproof" ability) listen to its song, but it didn't care as this Jigglypuff was using Sing for an attack.
In the [[Pokémon (anime)|''Pokémon'' anime]] series, Jigglypuff is a recurring character who aspires to be a crap singer after the inspiration of [[Ashley Ketchum]] and company. Unfortunately, every potential audience falls asleep before the song finishes. Jigglydick does not usually choose an appropriate time to sing and has been a hazard many times, especially on moving vehicles. Because of this, [[Ashley Ketchum]] and his companions often find themselves running away from Jigglypuff, who obviously isn't pleased with the fact that everyone falls asleep whenever it sings. It keeps with it a black [[Marker pen|marker]], its "[[microphone]]," (which had once belonged to Ashley) and uses it to scribble on anyone who dares to fall asleep while it's performing (after it inflates itself in anger with a distinctive "honk" sound). Only on two occasions has Jigglydick believed that anyone had heard its song to the end: in the first, Jigglydick realizes that Misty's is a fucking bitch who only wants ashley's dick. [[List of Pokémon (41-60)#Psyduck|Psyduck]] was sleeping with its eyes open, and in the second, a [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Whismur|Whismur]] (a Pokémon with "soundproof" ability and therefore immune to sound-based Pokémon moves) had heard the song the first time, but on the second time it was tired so it fell asleep anyway. There was once when Jigglypuff sang to two gigantic Pokémon battling each other, but these two Pokémon did not fall asleep, and instead Jigglypuff was knocked away by the energy of their battle. In the Pokemon short ''Pikachu's Exploration Club'', Jigglypuff is parodied by a [[List of Pokémon (181-200)#Marill|Marill]], which, in the same fashion, puffs up angrily after putting its audience into sleep with its song. Another Jigglypuff (In the episode ''Rough, Tough, Jigglypuff'') had a [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Loudred|Loudred]] (Whismur's evolved form, and therefore also bearing the "soundproof" ability) listen to its song, but it didn't care as this Jigglypuff was using Sing for an attack.


In ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'', Marina has a Jigglypuff, but when it uses Sing, people aren't affected in part because of [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Beedrill|Beedrill]], because the beating of its wings are too loud.
In ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'', Marina has a Jigglypuff, but when it uses Sing, people aren't affected in part because of [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Beedrill|Beedrill]], because the beating of its wings are too loud.

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"Purin" redirects here. For other uses, see Purin (disambiguation).
Jigglypuff
Pokémon series character
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National Pokédex
Ninetales - Jigglypuff (#039) - Wigglytuff
First gamePokémon Red and Blue

Jigglypuff (プリン, Purin in original Japanese language versions,[1] Pummeluff[2] and Rondoudou[3] in Germany and France respectively) are one of the 493 species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[4] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. As do all Pokémon, Jigglypuff fight other Pokémon in battles central to the anime, manga, and games of the series.[5] Jigglypuff is voiced by Rachael Lillis in the English version of the anime show and in games, and by Mika Kanai in Japanese counterparts.[6]

The name Jigglypuff is a portmanteau of the words jiggly, referring to its motion, and puff, referring to its buoyancy. Its Japanese name, Purin, probably derives from purin (プリン), the Japanese word for custard pudding. It may also come from a combination of many Japanese words; fukureru (膨れる), meaning to swell or expand; fukafukashita (ふかふかした), meaning soft or fluffy; fūsen (風船), meaning balloon; and mari (鞠), meaning ball. Essentially, it could be taken to mean "a soft and fluffy ball," "a swelling balloon," or a combination of the two.

Design and characteristics

Jigglypuff is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise owned by Nintendo. Jigglypuff is shaped like a round ball, with pink skin, large blue, or green eyes, catlike ears, and a strange tuft of fur on its forehead. Its skin is rubbery and stretchy. It can inflate its body like a balloon (usually when it becomes angry; this is accompanied by a distinctive "honk" sound), or flatten its body, much like fellow Nintendo character Kirby. An exact limit to the size it can grow to in this manner is unknown. Jigglypuff evolves from Igglybuff when Igglybuff has a high happiness level, and into Wigglytuff when exposed to a Moon Stone.

Jigglypuff sings a distinctive song that puts its listeners to sleep. When they fall asleep, however, Jigglypuff assumes it is because they are very bored by its song, and draws on their faces with a permanent marker it carries. Since Jigglypuff and the listeners of the song are both generally upset with each other, it forms a vicious circle.

In video games

Jigglypuff can be found in all of the "regular" Pokémon video games, as well as Pokémon Snap, which makes an allusion to the anime's counterpart. At one point in the game, a Jigglypuff bothered by Koffing can be rescued. If done, it and two others will appear to sing towards the end of the stage, with the central one holding the anime version's marker-based "microphone", and will swell up in anger if the player uses the Pokéflute item at this time.[citation needed]

Jigglypuff is an unlockable character in all three games of the Super Smash Bros. series making it one of two characters to have this title (the other being Luigi).[7] It can jump multiple times in midair. In Brawl, other characters were given this ability, although the only ones who could fly were Charizard, Meta Knight, and Pit). The Rest attack, in which Jigglypuff descends near an opponent and immediately goes to rest, is difficult to connect, but when successful, often rockets even healthy opponents off the stage; this makes it one of the most powerful attacks in the game.[8] Jigglypuff's Pound attack has also been given one of the highest priorities in the game; the use of Pound will override most enemy attacks. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Jigglypuff's Final Smash attack is called Puff Up; Jigglypuff puffs up bigger and bigger, then delivers one massive hit. It is a strong attack on small stages, but challenging to use effectively on larger stages.

Cultural impact

In other media

In the Pokémon anime series, Jigglypuff is a recurring character who aspires to be a crap singer after the inspiration of Ashley Ketchum and company. Unfortunately, every potential audience falls asleep before the song finishes. Jigglydick does not usually choose an appropriate time to sing and has been a hazard many times, especially on moving vehicles. Because of this, Ashley Ketchum and his companions often find themselves running away from Jigglypuff, who obviously isn't pleased with the fact that everyone falls asleep whenever it sings. It keeps with it a black marker, its "microphone," (which had once belonged to Ashley) and uses it to scribble on anyone who dares to fall asleep while it's performing (after it inflates itself in anger with a distinctive "honk" sound). Only on two occasions has Jigglydick believed that anyone had heard its song to the end: in the first, Jigglydick realizes that Misty's is a fucking bitch who only wants ashley's dick. Psyduck was sleeping with its eyes open, and in the second, a Whismur (a Pokémon with "soundproof" ability and therefore immune to sound-based Pokémon moves) had heard the song the first time, but on the second time it was tired so it fell asleep anyway. There was once when Jigglypuff sang to two gigantic Pokémon battling each other, but these two Pokémon did not fall asleep, and instead Jigglypuff was knocked away by the energy of their battle. In the Pokemon short Pikachu's Exploration Club, Jigglypuff is parodied by a Marill, which, in the same fashion, puffs up angrily after putting its audience into sleep with its song. Another Jigglypuff (In the episode Rough, Tough, Jigglypuff) had a Loudred (Whismur's evolved form, and therefore also bearing the "soundproof" ability) listen to its song, but it didn't care as this Jigglypuff was using Sing for an attack.

In Pokémon Chronicles, Marina has a Jigglypuff, but when it uses Sing, people aren't affected in part because of Beedrill, because the beating of its wings are too loud.

This recurring gag with Jigglypuff was also used in Hey You, Pikachu! on the Nintendo 64. A similar Jigglypuff also appeared in the US stage musical Pokémon Live! Prior to the storyline depicted in the musical, a Pokémon Trainer who happened to be deaf had caught Jigglypuff. When Ash and friends confront this trainer, he sends out Jigglypuff, who succeeds in putting the heroes to sleep. Since the trainer is deaf, he obviously cannot hear the song and is therefore immune to her effects.

In 2006, Viz released a series of ten DVDs based around individual Pokémon in celebration of Pokémon's 10th anniversary in the United States. The Pokémon featured were determined by an online poll on Pokémon.com.[9] Out of 45 choices, Jigglypuff's received second place and was released as volume 2, with Pikachu's being the first volume.[10] Another compilation of Pokémon anime episodes, including "The Song of Jigglypuff" in which Jigglypuff is introduced, is available on both VHS and DVD, entitled "Jigglypuff Pop."[11]

Jigglypuff has had sizable roles in most of the various Pokémon manga series. Jigglypuff also features prominently in many of the Pokémon chapter books, which generally follow the anime series closely. The Magical Pokémon Journey manga series has a Jigglypuff as one of the main characters, parodying Hello Kitty, and is introduced to the series in a volume called Cooking With Jigglypuff (ISBN 1-56931-456-X). [12] Jigglypuff's Magic Lullaby (ISBN 1-56931-442-X) is part of the Pokémon Tales series for very young children. Written by Megumi Hayashibara and illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, it tells the story of a female Jigglypuff who wants to make the other Pokémon happy by singing for them. Yet, as usual, her song puts them to sleep, and this makes her very sad. Her friend, a Bulbasaur, helps her resolve the situation.[13]

Merchandising

Jigglypuff is often featured on products where a scene of several Pokémon are shown. An example of this is the full-sized Pokémon 747 aircraft by Boeing.[14] Jigglypuff appeared on the starboard nose of the original white 1998 aircraft, and above the starboard wing of the 1999 blue aircraft. Jigglypuff was also on the nose of the international version of the plane.[15] Model-sized versions of all the Pokémon aircraft have also been made.[16] Jigglypuff has been made into several different toy and plush forms, as well as other items. These include, a four-inch action figure by Tomy Toys, small beanbag plush toy by Hasbro[17], a Halloween costume by Disguise Costumes, a six-inch plush "Christmas Jigglypuff", and an articulated action figure also by Hasbro.[18]

Critical reception and pop culture

In January 2006, a man named Donnell Bolton on American Idol performed Jigglypuff's signature song in his audition. This shocked quite a few people, for the strangeness of the choice as well as that an older person was familiar with it.[19] Another well-known use of the Jigglypuff song was in a promotional spot aired on Kids' WB! during the spring of 1999, crossing over with The New Batman Adventures, in which Tim Drake orders Batman to sing the song for him when he goes to bed.

Jigglypuff is considered one of Nintendo's mascots[20] and one of the most popular characters in the Pokémon franchise.[21] The character has seen frequent mention on CNN in context to Pokémon-based news stories as a recognizable example of a character from the series.[22][23][24]

References

Books
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
  • Ultimate Pokémon Network Retrieved May 31, 2006.
Footnotes
  1. ^ Jigglypuff's profile on Japanese Smash Bros. DOJO!! website. Nintendo. Retrieved on 2008-05-09
  2. ^ Jigglypuff's profile on German Smash Bros. DOJO!! website. Nintendo. Retrieved on 2008-05-09
  3. ^ Jigglypuff's profile on French Smash Bros. DOJO!! website. Nintendo. Retrieved on 2008-05-09
  4. ^ "Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2006-02-28.
  5. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
  6. ^ Jigglypuff (Character). IMDb. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  7. ^ Smash Bros. DOJO!! Jigglypuff Profile. Nintendo. Retrived on 2008-05-06
  8. ^ Nintendo. Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Nintendo. Level/area: The Colonel in regards to Solid Snake's codec information on Jigglypuff. It may be light and puffy and full of air, but its Sleep ability is devastating...The instant it falls asleep, there's a huge buildup of energy in its center of gravity. If it hits you, it's lights out for sure.
  9. ^ Make your Pokémon a Star! Pokémon.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  10. ^ POKEMON: 10TH ANNIVERSARY - VOLUME 2 - JIGGLYPUFF - DVD MOVIE - VIZ DPMAN02. Keenzo. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  11. ^ Pokémon: Vol. 14: Jigglypuff Pop(1999)(V). IMDb. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  12. ^ Tsukirino, Yumi (2000). Cooking With Jigglypuff. Viz Comics. ISBN 1-56931-456-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  13. ^ Hayashibara, Megumi (2000). Jigglypuff's Magic Lullaby. Viz Communications. ISBN 1-56931-442-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  14. ^ Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet - ANA All Nippon Airways - Pokémon Colours. Widebody Aircraft Parade. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  15. ^ ANA's Pokémon Jet Home Page | Design. ANA SKY WEB. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  16. ^ ANA's Pokémon Jet Home Page | Novelties. ANA SKY WEB. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  17. ^ Pokémon Beanies Jigglypuff (#39) Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  18. ^ Pokémon Monster Collection Mini Action Figure - #21 Jigglypuff walloffame.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  19. ^ American Idol Contestant Sings Jigglypuff. 1Up.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  20. ^ IGN: Super Smash Bros. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  21. ^ Google cache of Nintendo: Press Release Nintendo. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  22. ^ CNN - Pokémon banished from another playground CNN.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  23. ^ CNN - Showbuzz - November 14, 1999 CNN.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  24. ^ CNN - Pokémon craze moves to theaters CNN.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-20


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