The Gaming Mascot That People Forgot - The Tragedy of Klonoa 

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I still don't fucking get it why Bubsy got revived more than Rayman and Klonoa to this day.

Klonoa 2 was the game I grew up with and holds a special place in my heart. My mom was a single mom and we didn’t have that much money so we had hand me downs. I had a ps2 from my mom’s Ex and I used to play Klonao 2 all the time before bed. It’s very underrated and I’m happy it’s getting talked about

This little guy seriously deserves a third game.

Stepping Wind is forever engraved into my mind. I'm glad Klonoa had a lil' comeback in recent time with both main games into modern systems and even a Nendoroid.

I have such fond memories of playing the first game. I thought Klonoa had an adorable design; so wanted a plushie if him. Plus it has one of my favorite game OSTs. WAHOO!

Where do I even begin with this franchise? In the midst of Mario, Sonic, Kirby, Crash Bandicoot, Banjo-Kazooie, Spyro, Mega Man, or modern mascots like Hat Kid, Niko, and Lucky. Klonoa was THE ONE in my opinion, and he deserved so much better than what he ended up getting. The gameplay, the sense of serenity, the honesty in game development, the narrative, the atmosphere, EVERYTHING was flawless.

More people need to know this cute little boi~

Klonoa punching Guntz's lights out to get him on a boat in Densetsu no Star Medal was definitely a funny moment for me.

Rip Empire of Dreams, never mentioned, but the game that got me into Klonoa in the first place.

If you understand the concept of the shadow (Jung) and that the King Of Sorrow uses Klonoa’s beta design it’s even more tragic

What I really like about the Klonoa games, is the level design are really so enjoyable and not get too confusing to go through. often I get easily lost in platformer games, but in both 2 main Klonoa games, the levels are all in the good same difficulty with well tied up puzzles but didnt go so hard even to make you confused.

I'm so happy to see you talk about this series in full length, it's a simple but magical experience especially with it tackling stuff like dealing with sadness and knowing that it's ok to be sad, it's an important emotion that shouldn't be ignored, messages like that make this a beautiful series that makes me sad Namco didn't promote it enough but it's why I'll do everything in my power to keep remembering this series for as long as I'll live!

It really is tragic, it is almost like Bamco wanted this to fail. They had one last shot at reviving this great game and character and put zero effort into publicity!

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile is my first video game I ever played, which introduced me to video games. This game holds a special place in my heart along with The World Ends With You. But man, I'm really hoping for another Klonoa game. The little guy deserves another adventure.

Thanks for giving the little guy some love. He deserves the world 🥺

Matthew Perry (RIP) was a fan of Klonoa and I find that very funny

What do you mean people forgot? The fantasy reverie series was recieved quite well and the creators still care about Klonoa a lot. I believe there is something over the horizon.

I only ever played Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil, but I absolutely loved it. The story was great, and I wish there were more games like it! definitely clicked on this video as soon as I saw it in the title, just because of the great memories playing it.

There was an ad in German, I think. That advertised Lunatea's Veil for GameCube before getting scrapped. In the Wiimake's files, there was a hidden image upon observing. It said to be continued, hinting at the sequel to be put on the wii, before that got canned. What is also interesting, in Ridge Racer Type 4, in one of the tracks, there is a yellow billboard that advertises Klonoa: The Movie, which also got placed into the canned bin. I think he would be awesome as a cameo in Animal Crossing.

Smiling Friends just did an episode where they had some computer animated, alien thing named Gwimbly who was a video game mascot that fell on hard times because of how his company his handling in a bad way. The episode also touches on the subject of video game companies choosing micro transactions instead games that are meant to entertain and enlighten gamers. Klonoa is another neglected video game mascot that has been screwed over by companies choosing profit over fun. Examples 1. Sly Cooper 2. Jak and Daxter 3. Spyro 4. Crash 5. Blinx 6. Banjo and Kazooie 7. Star Fox 8. Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 9. Gex 10. Jazz Jackrabbit

I couldn't tell you how many hours I put into my original copy on Klonoa 2. Me and my half sister would spend HOURS just replaying levels because it was so much fun. When the Phantom Reverie collection was announced I knew I had to get it and I had to have a physical copy. UNFORTUNETLY they didn't do a state side release of the physical edition. Luckily, I have amazing friends and they ordered me an EU copy for the Switch so I can have it. It was great to be able to experience the first game for the first time and to relive my memories of the second. It also helped me create new memories since I made it my 3rd ever let's play on my channel. I can only hope that one day, we'll get more from this wonderful little series. Great video MangaKamen!

WAHOO I'm part of the fans that joined waaay later into Klonoa's life, playing the first (and so far my only besides GBA ones I didn't finish yet) only 2 years ago (16 then, now omw to 18). Since then I always thought that this game was too good for the treatment it got, and was just unlucky af. But I was thankful it survived with a loyal cult behind it. I loved the whole of it so much it hurts my heart a little to think it could be wandering into forgetfulness..

WAHOO! Thanks for bringing this game to my attention, just bought the games yesterday and I’m having a blast so far!

How was I introduced to the franchise was Caddicarus and ever since then I loved the franchise. I enjoyed every last bit of it. Thank you for making this video and I hope you have a great day! WAHOO!

Great video

WAHOO! Thank god for the Phantasy Reverie Series. Even if it’s not perfect, it’s nice that series still isn’t forgotten. Bandai Namco could stand to properly advertise the games though. Seriously, the only reason it did well from what I’ve read, is because of the fans coming up with #KLONOASWEEP Also Klonoa would be great friends with Kirby and Rayman. 12:22 I will bring up that the N64 was less popular in Japan to the point that the Sega Saturn outsold it there and most developers went to the PS1 due to it being easier to make games for than the N64. Plus Crash Bandicoot did well in Japan. So I can see why they had it as a PS1 exclusive

I remember back in 1997, I was probably about 12 years old at the time... I had begged my mom for FF7 for Christmas. Now, my mom didn't have much money, and FF7 was sold out EVERYWHERE for a long time in my small town. Christmas day comes, and I open up what the wrapper off what was clearly a jewel case.... that game was Klonoa. I was happy to just get a game at all that year, but I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't the one I truly wanted but ohh boy, I couldn't put it down! I beat the game at least 4 times over Christmas vacation, perfecting every level and getting 100% on every run. I fell in love with it so much that it has become the one game I replay once a year during the holiday season. That same magic happened again when my mom got me Klonoa 2 in 2001. Love you mom, you have always been the best!

I never forgot klonoa I remember playing the demo disc for PS2 which had a couple of levels for 2 on it. Picked it up when it finally came out on pc. Loved it.

I really want to get into this series. My friends loved playing them

Amazing analysis also WAHOO!

splendid, absolutely splendid

I regret not knowing of these games before. I think I'll keep an eye out for these when I have the spare time/money for it. Also, if you're going to cover more niche games that didn't do too well and ended up more or less dropped, I'd be interested in a video on spectrobes or fossil fighters

This video brought back good memories of playing the second game, which was actually my FIRST PS2 game, and the game that convinced me to ask for a PS2 for Christmas as a teen. Mom even went out of her way to find out what game had been the demo game, surprise surprise it was Klonoa 2; that was the first game she got for it alongside Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2. So it holds a special place in my heart, to the point where I was so excited when my favorite retro let's player played it too. WAHOO!!!

I briefly recall a period before the Klonoa 1&2 remake where a bunch of game reviewers talked about how underrated Klonoa was. I can only say I was introduced to Klonoa back when Caddicarus reviewed Door to Phantomile. It's been on of my favourite franchises ever since. Edit: I am practically clawing at my schedule and whatever money I have to be able to play the remake. Been wanting to for a very long time now. Back when the remake was announced, it was one of the few times in recent memory when something actually made me yell in excitement.

Someday, someday, we'll get a new game. I'm not going to boldly proclaim it, but hold it in my heart that Klonoa will get another title in the future. The little guy made a big impact on me, and the most I can wish for people is that they see the charm and wonder these games made for many others.

I never clicked so fast on a video like that. When I saw this game I was hyped and got all those years back the Wii version and had fun with it. Absolutely love Klonoa Q-Q Bless whoever paid you to make this video

Cool vid bro.😺

Wahoo! With that out of the way, I played the remakes that came out a little while ago. Fun times.

Ah, great to see more and more video essays about this wonderful little series pop up over time. Klonoa: Door To Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil are some of my favorite games of all time, and there is alot to love about the Klonoa series even beyond those two games! I'm super thankful that Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, in spite of its flaws, was able to make me fall in love with this little guy and these characters, worlds and stories. We can only hope that Klonoa's future becomes brighter from here! Wahoo! Oh, one quick thing: I find it amusing that this ended up being uploaded while it was still the 23rd Anniversary of Lunatea's Veil in my timezone. Coincidence, mayhaps?

I was only an infant when the game was released outside of Japan, but seeing it again (after watching a review of the first game) made me oddly nostalgic for it. There's also the fact that the characters are absolutely adorable!! As for the OST, I was *not* prepared for some of these tracks and let out an audible "whoa!" But yeah, Namco should really be treating the adorable Cabbit with more respect.

I was hoping you’d talk about the very emotional endings of both games. I still remember Klonoa’s goodbye hug with Lolo being one of the few moments in gaming where I was bawling at. I even made a video of that ending not too long ago.

That Nintendo Direct announcement was such a gaming moment, I'm still waiting for anything that hits me quite like that

We even getting a gunvolt video kinda like gravity circuit? Just crossed my mind randomly

Wahoo! Ah Klonoa a series that I surely would've loved if I had played a game back then, I distinctly seeing a copy of either Empire of Dreams or Dream Champ Tournament in a toys r' us and was immediately interested just by Klonoa's appearance alone cause I thought he was so darn cute.

I remember despite not really liking the gameplay of the main games, I grew to love Klonoa as a character enough that I bought the Fantasy Reverie remakes knowing I'd likely drop it early on because I wanted to do my part on showing how much we want more of him with my money. Theres just something about this series that is so magical and special that I cant help but be drawn in

Klonoa got the wind bullet ring as merch along with a expensive watch. I just wonder if we will ever get a Klonoa 3.

now I wish people would talk more about this. sounds adorable.

Honestly, I only checked out Klonoa because of the many passionate video essays. I am glad I did they are wonderful time that tragically got overlooked. I can also relate to the feelings of a great series being ignored I am a Mario & Luigi kid and a huge Kid Icarus Uprising fan. Even if the developers show no interest I think talking about the game is still a wonderful way to showcase the beauty that these games have to offer.

I checked out the 2 game collection of Switch. It was pretty fun. I will say though, that it is REALLY hard to time chained triple+jump grabs.

I learned about Klonoa’s history after playing Phantasy Reverie Series. It really bugs me that the franchise has not been more recognizable. But I really think is more important to spread more of Klonoa around the world towards new people. Also, I’m happy to become a Klonoa fan after Phantasy Reverie Series. Buy the games, so we’ll see the new third Klonoa game and other remastered games. Better yet, let’s see Klonoa have his spot in the Smash Bros game

Klonoa 2 Lunatea's veil is my favorite game. I remember we had some kind of demo disk and two Klonoa visions were on it and i played them the most. one day dad said we could get ONE of the full game from that disk and i wanted Klonoa, don't think i even knew the actual name. And we got it in the mail sometime later. I still have that copy, and its very misstreated manual.

THIS LITTLE GUY IS A LEGEND!!! UNDERDOG 🐐

I love this game. Klonoa 2 was a part of my childhood and i finally got to play klonoa 1 i think 1-2 year(s) ago, when ever the phantsy series came out. I hope that if we don't get klonoa 3 soon, please let the other games get remasters and ported officially. I would play klonoa volleyball, I don't care

I had the original game for the PS1. Unfortunately, I was too young to think of taking care of my games and eventually used the CD as a frisbee.

I LOVE KLONOA! I remember playing the demo in Toys R Us as a kid! It was love at first play. I'm sad that this series doesn't get the attention that it deserves! I got the remake of both and love it!!

I started playing Klonoa on the Wii I rent from the library, and from there, I fell in love with the series. The rabbit,dog,cat creature needs a fresh new game and adventure that's not just in Japan.

I have a faint memory of Klonoa from my own childhood, because if memory serves correctly (and that's a big IF) my only real exposure was a demo of Lunatea's Veil since I had a PS2 growing up. But you better believe that when the collection came out I bought it with the same energy of "OH HEY IT'S THAT THING FROM MY CHILDHOOD"

When I was handed down a psvita 1000. The first game I ever bought on that system was Klonoa. And because of that I not only had the best introduction to the Playstation one. But introduced to the Playstation ecosystem because of the Klonoa

WAHOO brother! Klonoa looks like the kind of game I'd have played as a kid and teen if I had a PS1/PS2 in my youth instead of growing up gaming on MS-DOS & Win9x.

Played the 1st game in college on PS3. It was at a time where I was tired of shooters and wanted to go back to me playing different games as a kid. I said to myself "I remember this Sonic looking character before, I'll check it out". I thank Klonoa 1 & 2 for it's story and getting me into different games( not horror ), I hope it can at least have a 3rd game.

15:26 my dude, you can't just drop that trauma button of a song like it's nothing. /j ok but for real, i'll definitely check this series out if i get the chance. (:

This cat bunny fusion deserves his third game

got a physical copy of Klonoa 2😎 and i love it also in Reverie Series they made ending worse in Klonoa 1 because cutscene is little different and it doesn't hit that hard and very small picky details with some animations in K2 that worked better in original but as a whole remake is very good... and very shiny for some reason i'm glad it came back ❤❤❤

WAHOO!!! I bought the Wiimake when I was younger and loved it. I kept waiting for the Lunatea's Veil remake... only to be let down because the Wiimake got poor sales. We could've heard what the King of Sorrow sounded like in English dubbing... the Reverie bundle is nice to have, but I still dream of Klonoa getting a full dub treatment, heck, even Klonoa Heroes getting an official English release down the line.

The real problem is that Namco doesn't have those devs anymore, even if they wanted to make a new game. They don't know how; it'd just be an imitation or worse, a misunderstanding of the series. I personally think the handheld games already started doing this to a degree; so if that's what we'd get from "new klonoa" I'd rather not see it.

Honestly I wanted to get the remake in 2022, but I just didn’t have the cash at the time. It’s still in my backlog though, so I plan to play it at some point if I can.

YES SOMEONE ELSE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS GAME YES YES YEEEEEEEES

Kinda curious on your thoughts on the Jak and Daxter games.

God i remember playing this when i was a kid and not understanding a single thing. Did not capture that feeling with the newest games though.

Klonoa's story for me was pretty emotional, the only other two games that made me feel such sorrow were Library or Ruina and Homeword. (plus the Moo's in the Klonoa games were cute, and here is my free Wahoo for the comments)

I think I sort of figured out the significance of the Kingdoms and elements a while ago. It's pretty intuitive to grasp that Tranquility and Discord are in opposition, but I'll have to admit I wrecked my brain with Joy and Indecision, by coincidence I was listening to videos about Jungian psychology and discovered something that made it all click. The elements indirectly represent the four basic psychological functions which is also demonstrated with a compass within the related theory, where the functions form two pairs of opposites. This also might explain the Compass part of Leorina's boss stage name. It's also a bit of a stretch to me to say that the elements represent emotions. Sure joy is clearly an emotion, tranquility works too as a stand in for peaceful, and to me it's a stretch but in a pinch I could accept discord as some sort of emotion. Indecision it's a bit tricky, I mean sure you can be doubtful due to insecurity( from fear) or confused (from being surprised), but it it's something you can also easily experience due to a lack of any emotion or drive.

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Looks like Sonic Rush took some inspiration from Klonoa bosses

I still hum jokas theme every now and then

haha what a cutesy, happy platformer franch- *why is my grandpa dead*

It was a very sweet and pleasant dream, and I think that is enough.

If I don't see a third game within 5 years from now, I'm going to set something ablaze. I don't know what, I don't care what, something will burn.

request #1: the rights and wrongs of making a fallen hero

I started by the GBA game, and despite it being different from the main 2, i love the idea of putting his updated design and turn it into pixel art. And the gameplay is more puzzle than action. Anyway, i played the first game recentpy but i don't have a PS2 for the 2nd game. To me, it's an underused series overall and should be rememberer and succeed more, kinda like Sonic did (but without the 2010 - 2017 games happening)

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"Oh no wait a sec, it's LORDING!"

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This little dude should be in Smash. He would make a great grappler.

the JP only thing reminds me of the similar thing with Mother 3... there's clearly a huge fanbase for these games yet for some reason it almost seems like an outright refusal at times to bring them to west and i honestly have no clue why that is. hopefully in coming years we get to see more older games finally able to travel outside their borders

Bandai Namco has basically given up on most of their classic series in favor of anime games these days. I've also been hoping the .hack series makes a comeback as well, but I think the success of CyberConnect2's, the developer of .hack, anime games has gone to their head. It's honestly gotten to the point that CC2 pretty much gave up on trying to convince Bandai to greenlight their original games anymore and now they're self publishing them. I'm actually pretty hopeful they'll do a spiritual successor to .hack someday now because their current Fuga series has quite a few .hack references throughout it. Anyway you could probably blame CC2's success for completely changing Bandai's mindset into this pretty much "Anime games only" mindset they've currently got, but even they got tired of their creativity being stifled by them. I hope the creators of Klonoa or fans of the series create a spiritual successor some day because for the foreseeable future Bandai is just going to focus on annually releasing Dragon Ball Z and Sword Art Online games instead of caring about their amazing catalogue of classic series. Heck the Tales of series their most profitable JRPG series is being neglected to some extent as well with the lack of remasters/remakes of it's older games, seriously 3/4ths of that series isn't playable on current consoles.

I remember my first exposure to this series was Caddicarus' early work. I did not realize it would turn out as it did. Thou it's not a genre for me nowadays. I do hope it gets a brand new game in the coming decade.

Wahoo! Still wish we got an official Western release of Klonoa Heroes.

Ok who's up for a fangame?

I hate those snowboard stages.

klonoa I feel like it will only go up form it's rise agene 😊

"Klonoa is pretty easy" What! I've had much tougher times with that series than a lot of- _remembers those were RetroAchievements tasks, not part of 100%_ ...Right. Seriously though, the sets made for the five games that aren't spinoffs (the two console games, two GBA games, and Moonlight Museum) are incredibly brutal at times. Speaking of Moonlight Museum... it has an English patch!

Ah yes, the forgotten Sonic character.

When the company whonowns you prefers to stick you in spinoff games and cameos forever instead of making a sequel...

Klonoa needs more after that remake..

japan in general seems to have an issue with localizing its games. Like you mentionned Tales of, the series was loved by its fan and Tales of Symphonia was a pretty big success. Yet they refused to localize like half of their games. It took ages for us to get Tales of Symphonia PS2 and Vesperia PS3 version internationally. Like man I get wanting to target a local market first and foremost but a lot of times they did the bare minimum and I barely saw marketing being done.

Me: *gets Caddicarus flashbacks*