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== In Video Games ==


Jigglypuff first appears as one of the 151 species of Pokemon in the [[Pokemon Red and Blue]] Versions, and appear in all versions following it. It makes several other appearances in other games. Most notably, Jigglypuff is a playable fighter in all three games of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros, '' series]].
Jigglypuff first appears as one of the 151 species of Pokemon in the [[Pokemon Red and Blue]] Versions, and appear in all versions following it. It makes several other appearances in other games. Most notably, Jigglypuff is a playable fighter in all three games of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros, '' series]]. In Brawl, its final smash is growing huge for a moment, but then immediately shrinking back. Its moves involve floating multiple times in midair by utilizing its ability to inflate, pounding the enemy, and putting the enemy to sleep.


== Cultural impact ==
== Cultural impact ==

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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 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.

In Video Games

Jigglypuff first appears as one of the 151 species of Pokemon in the Pokemon Red and Blue Versions, and appear in all versions following it. It makes several other appearances in other games. Most notably, Jigglypuff is a playable fighter in all three games of the Super Smash Bros, series. In Brawl, its final smash is growing huge for a moment, but then immediately shrinking back. Its moves involve floating multiple times in midair by utilizing its ability to inflate, pounding the enemy, and putting the enemy to sleep.

Cultural impact

In the anime

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Jigglypuff in the anime.

In the 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 a black marker, its "microphone," and uses it to scribble on anyone who dares to fall asleep while it's performing. Only on two occasions has Jigglypuff believed that anyone had heard it's song to the end: in the first, Jigglypuff realizes that Misty's Psyduck was sleeping with its eyes open, and in the second, a Whismur had heard the song the first time and stayed awake due to its Soundproof ability, but on the second time it was tired and fell asleep. 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 Pokémon 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 had a Loudred 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 the Jigglypuff uses Sing, people aren't affected in part because of Beedrill, because the beating of its wings are too loud.

In the manga

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 female 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). [7] 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 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.[8]

In other media

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 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]

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.[12] 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.[13] Model-sized versions of all the Pokémon aircraft have also been made.[14] 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[15], a Halloween costume by Disguise Costumes, a six-inch plush "Christmas Jigglypuff", and an articulated action figure also by Hasbro.[16]

Critical reception and pop culture

Jigglypuff is considered one of Nintendo's mascots[17] and one of the most popular characters in the Pokémon franchise.[18] The character has been frequently mentioned on CNN in context to Pokémon-based news stories as a recognizable example of a character from the series.[19][20][21]

In January 2006, a boy named Donnell Bolton performed Jigglypuff's signature song in his audition on American Idol.[22] Another well-known use of the Jigglypuff song was in a promotional spot that 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.[citation needed]

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. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
  6. ^ Jigglypuff (Character). Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  7. ^ Tsukirino, Yumi (2000). Cooking With Jigglypuff. Viz Comics. ISBN 1-56931-456-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  8. ^ Hayashibara, Megumi (2000). Jigglypuff's Magic Lullaby. Viz Communications. ISBN 1-56931-442-X. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  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). Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  12. ^ Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet - ANA All Nippon Airways - Pokémon Colours. Widebody Aircraft Parade. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  13. ^ ANA's Pokémon Jet Home Page | Design. ANA SKY WEB. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  14. ^ ANA's Pokémon Jet Home Page | Novelties. ANA SKY WEB. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  15. ^ Pokémon Beanies Jigglypuff (#39) Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  16. ^ Pokémon Monster Collection Mini Action Figure - #21 Jigglypuff walloffame.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-06
  17. ^ IGN: Super Smash Bros.. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  18. ^ Google cache of Nintendo: Press Release. Nintendo. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  19. ^ "CNN - Pokémon banished from another playground". Archived from the original on 2001-04-30.. CNN. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  20. ^ "CNN - Showbuzz - November 14, 1999". Archived from the original on 2000-09-02.. CNN. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  21. ^ "CNN - Pokémon craze moves to theaters". Archived from the original on 2000-08-17.. CNN. Retrieved on 2008-05-20
  22. ^ Dormer, Dan (2006-02-03). "American Idol Contestant Sings Jigglypuff". 1Up.com. Retrieved 2008-05-06.
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