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{{Character infobox
{{Eigo}}{{Character infobox
|name = Quiz Host
|name=Ｑ魔王
|jname = Ｑ魔王
|image=Artwork 3DS Quiz Show.png
|rname = Kyūmaō
|caption=Artwork from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
|image = [[File:Quiz Host Devil.png|200px]]
|appearance={{CharGame|RT=1|RHM=1}}}}
|caption = Artwork from ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''
{{Nihongo|Q Maou|Ｑ魔王|Kyū Maō}}, also known as {{Nihongo|the host|司会者|Shikai-sha}}, is a demon that appears in [[Quiz Show]] in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. The {{Nihongo|contestant<ref name="Quiz">"The buzzer on this podium works surprisingly well, considering it's soaked in the tears of former contestants." ~ [[Podium]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>|回答者|Kaitōsha}} tries to copy his patterns to win the quiz.
|gender = Male
==Story==
|appearance = [[Rhythm Tengoku]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]}}
According to an old book, Q Maou is a legendary demon king who feeds off people's anguish, and is still around today. The recording studio of the Quiz Show is a very convenient place for him, seeing how anxious contestants get during the show. He pretends to be the host of the program and encourages people to play<ref name="chara">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage04.html キャラクターアルバム ステージ４] (Character Album Stage 4)</ref>.
{{Nihongo|'''Q Maou'''|Ｑ魔王|Kyū Maō}}, also known as {{Nihongo|'''the host'''|司会者|Shikai-sha}}, is a demon that appears in [[Quiz Show]] in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' and'' [[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
==Physical Appearance==
The host is a blue demon. He has white hair, yellow clothes, white shoes, and a red bow tie. He wears a white undershirt and glasses.


In [[Quiz Show Special]], the host's face changes based on how far you are in the game.
Whenever the contestant fails, he strives to do better next time. When he fails on the last question, he goes back to studying for next time. After acing the quiz, he scores "one mojillion points"<ref>"Amazing! You aced the quiz! You score one mojillion points!" ~ Dialogue in [[Quiz Show]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>, potentially receives a [[Skill Star]]<ref>"...And you had great flow with the rhythm. For that you get a Skill Star!" ~ Dialogue in [[Quiz Show]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref> and wins a world trip<ref>"世界旅行 もらっちゃった！" (I won a world trip!) ~ [[Superb]] Epilogue for [[Quiz Show]], ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''</ref>.
 
==Appearances==
Past 5, he starts to smirks as he presses the buttons.
*[[File:Game 3DS agbQuiz L.png|32px|link=Quiz Show]] [[Quiz Show]]
 
*[[File:Game GBA 4-6.png|24px|link=Remix 4 (GBA)|Remix 4]] [[Remix 4 (GBA)|Remix 4]]
Past 10, his face turns purple and his hair sticks up. He opens his mouth to reveal sharp teeth.
*[[File:Game GBA 6-6.png|24px|link=Remix 6 (GBA)|Remix 6]] [[Remix 6 (GBA)|Remix 6]]
 
*[[File:Game GBA E-3.png|40px|link=Quiz Special]] [[Quiz Special]]
Past 15, his face turns lighter purple, and his hair becomes yellow.
 
Past 20, he becomes a full-on red demon with horns, big ears, and large, white eyes.
==Backstory==
According to an old book, Q Maou is a legendary demon king who feeds off people's anguish, and he's still around today. The recording studio of the Quiz Show is a very convenient place for him, seeing how anxious [[contestant]]s get during the show. He pretends to be the host of the program and encourages people to play.<ref name="Quiz">https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage04.html</ref>
==Purpose==
Q Maou hosts the Quiz Show. He gives the contestant patterns to remember, and must play them back. It is ideal for the player to follow the rhythm of the button presses to remember them easier, but it is not required.
==Appearance==
*[[File:Quiz 3DS icon.png|24px]] [[Quiz Show]]
*[[File:Quiz Ex_icon.png|20px]] [[Quiz Show Special]]
*[[File:4th Remix icon.png|24px]] [[Remix 4 (GBA)|4th Remix]]
*[[File:6th Remix icon.png|24px]] [[Remix 6 (GBA)|6th Remix]]
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Quiz Host GBA.png|Artwork from ''Rhythm Tengoku''
Quiz Host GBA.png|Artwork of the host from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''
Quizshow time.png|Artwork from ''Rhythm Tengoku''
Quiz player.png|Artwork of the contestant from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''
Quiz 2.jpg|Screenshot of his face after 5 points in [[Quiz Show Special]].
Artwork 3DS Quiz Show.png|Artwork from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
Quiz 3.jpg|Screenshot of his face after 10 points in [[Quiz Show Special]].
Quiz 4.jpg|Screenshot of his face after 15 points in [[Quiz Show Special]].
Quiz 5.jpg|Screenshot of his face after 20 points in [[Quiz Show Special]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*In [[Quiz Special]], the host's face changes based on how far the player is in the game, revealing his demonic nature. The contestant's face gets more intense in response.
**There are sprites for these faces in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' as well, though they go [[Quiz Show/Development|unused]]. Strangely, the host's purple face with the hair sticking up is redesigned with full on horns, making it look more intimidating than the red design.
==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
{{Lang
{{Lang
|jp = Ｑ魔王<ref name="Quiz"/><br>司会者<ref>"司会者の「たたいた回数」を当てる カンタンな クイズです。" (A simple quiz where you guess the host's "number of hits".) ~ Description for [[Quiz Show]], ''Rhythm Tengoku: The Best Plus''</ref>
|jp=Ｑ魔王<ref name="chara"/><br>司会者<ref>"司会者の「たたいた回数」を当てる カンタンな クイズです。" (A simple quiz where you guess the host's "number of hits".) ~ Description for [[Quiz Show|クイズ]] (Quiz), ''[[Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+]]''</ref>
|rojp=Kyūmaō<br>Shikai-sha
|rojp=Kyūmaō&#xa;Shikai-sha
|mnjp=Q Devil<br>Moderator
|mnjp=Q Devil<br>Moderator
|us=The host<ref>"Listen to the host's pattern, then copy it." ~ Description for [[Quiz Show]], ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''</ref>
|us=The host<ref>"Listen to the host's pattern, then copy it." ~ Description for [[Quiz Show]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>
|fr=Le présentateur<ref>"Comptez le nombre de pressions effectuées par le présentateur." ~ Description for [[Questions pour des boutons|Quiz Show]], ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>
|uk=The host<ref>"Listen to the host's pattern, then copy it." ~ Description for [[Quiz Show]], ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (English)</ref>
|fr=Le présentateur<ref>"Comptez le nombre de pressions effectuées par le présentateur." (Count the number of presses made by the presenter.) ~ Description for [[Quiz Show|Questions pour des boutons]] (Questions for buttons), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (French)</ref>
|mnfr=The presenter
|mnfr=The presenter
|du=Der Showmaster<ref>"Hör dir an, wie der Showmaster klopft und imitiere den Rhythmus." ~ Description for [[Quizshow|Quiz Show]], ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>
|es=El presentador<ref>"Presta atención al número de veces que el presentador pulsa los botones y luego imítalo." (Pay attention to the number of times the presenter presses the buttons and then mimic it.) ~ Description for [[Quiz Show|Concurso de imitadores]] (Imitation contest), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (Spanish)</ref>
|mndu=El presentador
|es=Der Showmaster<ref>"Presta atención al número de veces que el presentador pulsa los botones y luego imítalo." ~ Description for [[Concurso de imitadores|Quiz Show]], ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>
|mnes=The presenter
|mnes=The presenter
|it=Dal conduttore<ref>"Presta attenzione alla sequenza proposta dal conduttore e ripetila." ~ Description for [[Quiz Show]], ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>
|de=Der Showmaster<ref>"Hör dir an, wie der Showmaster klopft und imitiere den Rhythmus." (Listen to the show host tapping and imitate the rhythm.) ~ Description for [[Quiz Show|Quizshow]], ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (German)</ref>
|mnde=The showmaster
|it=Dal conduttore<ref>"Presta attenzione alla sequenza proposta dal conduttore e ripetila." (Pay attention to the sequence proposed by the conductor and repeat it.) ~ Description for [[Quiz Show]], ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (Italian)</ref>
|mnit=The conductor
|mnit=The conductor
|kr=사회자가<ref>"사회자가 「두드린 횟수」를 맞추는 간단한 퀴즈입니다." (A simple quiz where you guess the host's "number of hits".) ~ Description for [[Quiz Show]], ''Rhythm World: The Best Plus''</ref>
|kr=사회자<ref>"사회자가 「두드린 횟수」를 맞추는 간단한 퀴즈입니다." (A simple quiz where you guess the host's "number of hits".) ~ Description for [[Quiz Show|퀴즈]] (Quiz), ''[[Rhythm Sesang: The Best+]]''</ref>
|rokr=Sahoejaga
|rokr=Sahoeja
|mnkr=Moderator}}
|mnkr=Moderator}}
{{Lang
|jp=回答者<ref name="chara"/><br>チャレンジャー<ref>"今までにリタイアしたチャレンジャーの、くやし涙がしみついている。" (The remorseful tears of past Challengers have seeped into it.) ~ [[Podium|回答台]] (Answer Stand), ''[[Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+]]''</ref>
|rojp=Kaitōsha&#xa;Charenjā
|mnjp=Respondant<br>Challenger
|us=Contestant<ref name="Quiz"/>
|uk=Contestant<ref>"The buzzer on this podium works surprisingly well, considering it's soaked in the tears of former contestants." ~ [[Podium]], ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (English)</ref>
|fr=Candidat<ref>"Ceci afin de ne pas être noyé sous les larmes des candidats qui pensaient que la victoire était dans la poche et qui perdent à un point près..." (This in order not to be drowned under the tears of the candidates who thought that the victory was in the pocket and who lose to one point...) ~ [[Podium|Pupitre]] (Desk), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (French)</ref>
|mnfr=Candidate
|es=Concursante<ref>"Los pulsadores de este podio funcionan increíblemente bien teniendo en cuenta que están inundados de lágrimas de concursantes anteriores." (The push buttons on this podium work incredibly well considering they're awash with tears from previous contestants.) ~ [[Podium|Podio]] (Podium), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (Spanish)</ref>
|de=Wettbewerbsteilnehmer<ref>"Immerhin ist er schon den Tränen zahlloser früherer Wettbewerbsteilnehmer ausgesetzt gewesen." (After all, it has been the subject of tears from countless previous contestants.) ~ [[Podium]], ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (German)</ref>
|mnde=Competitor
|it=Concorrent<ref>"I pulsanti di questa postazione funzionano benissimo, il che è sorprendente, considerando che sono zuppi delle lacrime versate dai vecchi concorrenti." (The buttons on this station work great, which is surprising considering they are drenched in the tears shed by previous competitors.) ~ [[Podium|Postazione]] (Station), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (Italian)</ref>
|mnit=Contestant
|mnes=Contestant
|kr=도전자<ref>"이제까지 탈락한 도전자들의 분한 눈물이 스며 있다." (The remorseful tears of past Challengers have seeped into it.) ~ [[Podium|정답석]] (Answer Stand), ''[[Rhythm Sesang: The Best+]]''</ref>
|rokr=Dojeonja
|mnkr=Challenger}}
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Latest revision as of 15:36, 6 March 2024

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Ｑ魔王
Image
Artwork 3DS Quiz Show.png
Artwork from Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Appears in
Rhythm Tengoku
Rhythm Heaven Megamix

Q Maou (Ｑ魔王?, Kyū Maō), also known as the host (司会者?, Shikai-sha), is a demon that appears in Quiz Show in Rhythm Tengoku and Rhythm Heaven Megamix. The contestant[1] (回答者?, Kaitōsha) tries to copy his patterns to win the quiz.

Story

According to an old book, Q Maou is a legendary demon king who feeds off people's anguish, and is still around today. The recording studio of the Quiz Show is a very convenient place for him, seeing how anxious contestants get during the show. He pretends to be the host of the program and encourages people to play[2].

Whenever the contestant fails, he strives to do better next time. When he fails on the last question, he goes back to studying for next time. After acing the quiz, he scores "one mojillion points"[3], potentially receives a Skill Star[4] and wins a world trip[5].

Appearances

Gallery

Trivia

  • In Quiz Special, the host's face changes based on how far the player is in the game, revealing his demonic nature. The contestant's face gets more intense in response.
    • There are sprites for these faces in Rhythm Heaven Megamix as well, though they go unused. Strangely, the host's purple face with the hair sticking up is redesigned with full on horns, making it look more intimidating than the red design.

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese Ｑ魔王[2]
司会者[6]		 Q Devil
Moderator
Flag of the United States.svg EnglishNOA The host[7]
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-5).svg EnglishNOE The host[8]
Flag of France (1794–1815, 1830–1974, 2020–present).svg French Le présentateur[9] The presenter
Flag of Spain.svg Spanish El presentador[10] The presenter
Flag of Germany.svg German Der Showmaster[11] The showmaster
Flag of Italy.svg Italian Dal conduttore[12] The conductor
Flag of South Korea.svg Korean 사회자[13] Moderator
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese 回答者[2]
チャレンジャー[14]		 Respondant
Challenger
Flag of the United States.svg EnglishNOA Contestant[1]
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-5).svg EnglishNOE Contestant[15]
Flag of France (1794–1815, 1830–1974, 2020–present).svg French Candidat[16] Candidate
Flag of Spain.svg Spanish Concursante[17] Contestant
Flag of Germany.svg German Wettbewerbsteilnehmer[18] Competitor
Flag of Italy.svg Italian Concorrent[19] Contestant
Flag of South Korea.svg Korean 도전자[20] Challenger

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The buzzer on this podium works surprisingly well, considering it's soaked in the tears of former contestants." ~ Podium, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 キャラクターアルバム ステージ４ (Character Album Stage 4)
  3. ↑ "Amazing! You aced the quiz! You score one mojillion points!" ~ Dialogue in Quiz Show, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
  4. ↑ "...And you had great flow with the rhythm. For that you get a Skill Star!" ~ Dialogue in Quiz Show, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
  5. ↑ "世界旅行 もらっちゃった！" (I won a world trip!) ~ Superb Epilogue for Quiz Show, Rhythm Tengoku
  6. ↑ "司会者の「たたいた回数」を当てる カンタンな クイズです。" (A simple quiz where you guess the host's "number of hits".) ~ Description for クイズ (Quiz), Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
  7. ↑ "Listen to the host's pattern, then copy it." ~ Description for Quiz Show, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
  8. ↑ "Listen to the host's pattern, then copy it." ~ Description for Quiz Show, Rhythm Paradise Megamix (English)
  9. ↑ "Comptez le nombre de pressions effectuées par le présentateur." (Count the number of presses made by the presenter.) ~ Description for Questions pour des boutons (Questions for buttons), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (French)
  10. ↑ "Presta atención al número de veces que el presentador pulsa los botones y luego imítalo." (Pay attention to the number of times the presenter presses the buttons and then mimic it.) ~ Description for Concurso de imitadores (Imitation contest), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (Spanish)
  11. ↑ "Hör dir an, wie der Showmaster klopft und imitiere den Rhythmus." (Listen to the show host tapping and imitate the rhythm.) ~ Description for Quizshow, Rhythm Paradise Megamix (German)
  12. ↑ "Presta attenzione alla sequenza proposta dal conduttore e ripetila." (Pay attention to the sequence proposed by the conductor and repeat it.) ~ Description for Quiz Show, Rhythm Paradise Megamix (Italian)
  13. ↑ "사회자가 「두드린 횟수」를 맞추는 간단한 퀴즈입니다." (A simple quiz where you guess the host's "number of hits".) ~ Description for 퀴즈 (Quiz), Rhythm Sesang: The Best+
  14. ↑ "今までにリタイアしたチャレンジャーの、くやし涙がしみついている。" (The remorseful tears of past Challengers have seeped into it.) ~ 回答台 (Answer Stand), Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
  15. ↑ "The buzzer on this podium works surprisingly well, considering it's soaked in the tears of former contestants." ~ Podium, Rhythm Paradise Megamix (English)
  16. ↑ "Ceci afin de ne pas être noyé sous les larmes des candidats qui pensaient que la victoire était dans la poche et qui perdent à un point près..." (This in order not to be drowned under the tears of the candidates who thought that the victory was in the pocket and who lose to one point...) ~ Pupitre (Desk), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (French)
  17. ↑ "Los pulsadores de este podio funcionan increíblemente bien teniendo en cuenta que están inundados de lágrimas de concursantes anteriores." (The push buttons on this podium work incredibly well considering they're awash with tears from previous contestants.) ~ Podio (Podium), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (Spanish)
  18. ↑ "Immerhin ist er schon den Tränen zahlloser früherer Wettbewerbsteilnehmer ausgesetzt gewesen." (After all, it has been the subject of tears from countless previous contestants.) ~ Podium, Rhythm Paradise Megamix (German)
  19. ↑ "I pulsanti di questa postazione funzionano benissimo, il che è sorprendente, considerando che sono zuppi delle lacrime versate dai vecchi concorrenti." (The buttons on this station work great, which is surprising considering they are drenched in the tears shed by previous competitors.) ~ Postazione (Station), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (Italian)
  20. ↑ "이제까지 탈락한 도전자들의 분한 눈물이 스며 있다." (The remorseful tears of past Challengers have seeped into it.) ~ 정답석 (Answer Stand), Rhythm Sesang: The Best+
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