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The {{Nihongo|'''Munchy Monk'''|修行おとこ|Shūgyō Otoko}}, known as the '''Training Monk'''<ref name="Read Something">[[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven)#Character Profiles 2|Character Profiles 2]], ''Rhythm Heaven''</ref>, is a bald monk in training who appears in the [[Rhythm Game]] [[Munchy Monk]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', and the [[Endless Game]] [[Munchy Monk (Wii)|of the same name]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''.
The {{Nihongo|'''Munchy Monk'''|修行おとこ|Shūgyō Otoko}}, known as the '''Training Monk'''<ref name="Read Something">[[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven)#Character Profiles 2|Character Profiles 2]], ''Rhythm Heaven''</ref>, is a bald monk in training who appears in the [[Rhythm Game]] [[Munchy Monk]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', and the [[Endless Game]] [[Munchy Monk (Wii)|of the same name]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''.
==Backstory==
==Backstory==
The Munchy Monk is first seen training deep in the mountains, which which involves eating dumplings all day, as well as caring for a baby in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. At one point, the monk was spotted by a bear, who was ready to eat him, but left him alone after witnessing the monk eat a dozen dumplings at once. He was spotted in the mountains by a circus ringmaster who hired him as a clown, but was ironically fired by Carny Barker for eating on the job. The monk's incredible eating abilities earned him the title of "[[Reading Material (Rhythm_Heaven)#Eyewitness Accounts|Dumpling Man]]", as well as news coverage of any sightings of him. At an unknown point, the Munchy Monk was seen performing his act as a proper clown at a carnival. After mastering eating, he aims to perfect the art of feeding someone else (in this case, a [[Chorus Kids|Chorus Kid]]) on a moving train.<ref>[[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#Character Bios 2|Character Bios 2]]</ref>
The Munchy Monk is first seen training deep in the mountains, which involves eating dumplings all day, as well as caring for a baby in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
 
At one point, the monk was spotted by a {{Nihongo|'''Bear'''|クマさん|Kuma-san}}, who was ready to eat him for dinner, but left him alone after witnessing the monk eat a dozen dumplings at once, which disgusted the bear. He was hired as a clown by {{Nihongo|'''Carny Barker'''|園長さん|Enchō-san}}, but was ironically fired for eating on the job.
 
He was later spotted in the mountains by the {{Nihongo|'''Circus Ringmaster'''|園長さん|Danchō-san}}, who was so impressed by the monk's eating abilities, that he hired him at once. Life on the glittering stage held no appeal for the monk and he vanished soon after. His incredible eating abilities earned him the title of "[[Reading Material (Rhythm_Heaven)#Eyewitness Accounts|Dumpling Man]]", as well as news coverage of any sightings of him.
 
After mastering eating, he aims to perfect the art of feeding someone else (in this case, a [[Chorus Kids|Chorus Kid]]) on a moving train.<ref>[[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#Character Bios 2|Character Bios 2]]</ref>
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*[[File:Munchy Monk 3DS icon.png|32px]] [[Munchy Monk]]
*[[File:Munchy Monk 3DS icon.png|32px]] [[Munchy Monk]]
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*[[File:Munchy Monk 2 icon.png|32px]] [[Munchy Monk 2]]
*[[File:Munchy Monk 2 icon.png|32px]] [[Munchy Monk 2]]
*[[File:Remix 10 DS icon.png|32px]] [[Remix 10 (DS)|Remix 10]]
*[[File:Remix 10 DS icon.png|32px]] [[Remix 10 (DS)|Remix 10]]
*[[File:EndlessGameMunchyMonkIcon.gif|32px]] [[Munchy Monk (Wii)]]
*[[File:EndlessGameMunchyMonkIcon.gif|32px]] [[Munchy Monk (Wii)|Munchy Monk]]
*[[File:Final Remix icon.png|32px]] [[Final Remix]]
*[[File:Final Remix icon.png|32px]] [[Final Remix]]
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Circus Monk.png|Artwork for [[Munchy Monk 2]] from ''Rhythm Heaven''
Circus Monk.png|Artwork for [[Munchy Monk 2]] from ''Rhythm Heaven''
Munchy Monk Remix 4.png|Screenshot of [[Remix 4 (DS)|Remix 4]] from ''Rhythm Heaven''
Munchy Monk Remix 4.png|Screenshot of [[Remix 4 (DS)|Remix 4]] from ''Rhythm Heaven''
Munchy Monk Remix 4 Unused Sprite.png|Unused details on the sprite in [[Remix 4 (DS)|Remix 4]] from ''Rhythm Heaven''
Munchy Monk Remix 4 Unused Sprite.png|Offscreen details on the sprite in [[Remix 4 (DS)|Remix 4]] from ''Rhythm Heaven''
Munchy monkk.png|Sprite from ''Rhythm Heaven''
Munchy monkk.png|Sprite from ''Rhythm Heaven''
EndlessGameMunchyMonkIcon.gif|Sprite from ''Rhythm Heaven Fever''
EndlessGameMunchyMonkIcon.gif|Sprite from ''Rhythm Heaven Fever''
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</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In [[Rhythm Heaven]], he's sleeveless in the game, but his artwork depicts him with sleeves. In later games, he always has sleeves.
*In [[Rhythm Heaven]], the Munchy Monk has no sleeves in the game, but is depicted in the prologue artwork with sleeves. In later games, he always has sleeves.
*In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' his design was changed to resemble [[Employee 333-4-591032]] more closely.
*In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', his design was changed to resemble [[Employee 333-4-591032]].
*He appears as a defense-type spirit in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His spirit battle takes place in the Spirit Train stage (a reference to [[Munchy Monk (Wii)]]). He is represented by a blue Ken who is distracted by items but has a powered-up Shoryuken, and he is backed up by three white Kirbys (meant to represent dumplings).
*The Munchy Monk appears as a defense-type spirit in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His spirit battle takes place on the Spirit Train stage (a reference to [[Munchy Monk (Wii)|the Endless Game]]). He is represented by a blue Ken who is distracted by items but has a powered-up Shoryuken, and he is backed up by three white Kirbys (representing the dumplings).
==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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Revision as of 23:24, 12 October 2020

Munchy Monk
Image
[[File:File:Munchy Monk Megamix.png|frameless|400x270px]]
Artwork from Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Appears in
Rhythm Heaven,
Rhythm Heaven Fever,
Rhythm Heaven Megamix

The Munchy Monk (修行おとこ?, Shūgyō Otoko), known as the Training Monk[1], is a bald monk in training who appears in the Rhythm Game Munchy Monk in Rhythm Heaven and Rhythm Heaven Megamix, and the Endless Game of the same name in Rhythm Heaven Fever.

Backstory

The Munchy Monk is first seen training deep in the mountains, which involves eating dumplings all day, as well as caring for a baby in Rhythm Heaven Megamix.

At one point, the monk was spotted by a Bear (クマさん?, Kuma-san), who was ready to eat him for dinner, but left him alone after witnessing the monk eat a dozen dumplings at once, which disgusted the bear. He was hired as a clown by Carny Barker (園長さん?, Enchō-san), but was ironically fired for eating on the job.

He was later spotted in the mountains by the Circus Ringmaster (園長さん?, Danchō-san), who was so impressed by the monk's eating abilities, that he hired him at once. Life on the glittering stage held no appeal for the monk and he vanished soon after. His incredible eating abilities earned him the title of "Dumpling Man", as well as news coverage of any sightings of him.

After mastering eating, he aims to perfect the art of feeding someone else (in this case, a Chorus Kid) on a moving train.[2]

Appearances

Gallery

  • Training Monky.png

    Artwork for Munchy Monk from Rhythm Heaven

  • Monk 2.png

    Artwork for Munchy Monk from Rhythm Heaven

  • Circus Monk.png

    Artwork for Munchy Monk 2 from Rhythm Heaven

  • Munchy Monk Remix 4.png

    Screenshot of Remix 4 from Rhythm Heaven

  • Offscreen details on the sprite in Remix 4 from Rhythm Heaven

    Offscreen details on the sprite in Remix 4 from Rhythm Heaven

  • Sprite from Rhythm Heaven

    Sprite from Rhythm Heaven

  • EndlessGameMunchyMonkIcon.gif

    Sprite from Rhythm Heaven Fever

  • Munchy Monk Wii.png

    Screenshot from Rhythm Heaven Fever

  • Munchy Monk Megamix.png

    Artwork from Rhythm Heaven Megamix

  • Munchy Monk gameplay 3DS.PNG

    Screenshot from Rhythm Heaven Megamix

Trivia

  • In Rhythm Heaven, the Munchy Monk has no sleeves in the game, but is depicted in the prologue artwork with sleeves. In later games, he always has sleeves.
  • In Rhythm Heaven Fever and Rhythm Heaven Megamix, his design was changed to resemble Employee 333-4-591032.
  • The Munchy Monk appears as a defense-type spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. His spirit battle takes place on the Spirit Train stage (a reference to the Endless Game). He is represented by a blue Ken who is distracted by items but has a powered-up Shoryuken, and he is backed up by three white Kirbys (representing the dumplings).

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese 修行おとこ Training Man
Flag of the United States.svg EnglishNOA Munchy Monk
Training Monk[1]
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-5).svg EnglishNOE Munchy Monk
Training Monk[1]
Flag of France (1794–1815, 1830–1974, 2020–present).svg French L'avide ascète
Avide ascète[3]
Altruiste ascète[4]		 The munching ascetic
Munching ascetic
Altruistic ascetic
Flag of Spain.svg Spanish Pi Ying, el monje tragón
Monje tragón[4]		 Pi Ying, the munching monk
Munching monk
Flag of Italy.svg Italian Monaco Gnam Monk Yum
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch Bikkende broeder[4] Biting brother
Flag of Russia.svg Russian Монах Жорий[4] Monk Zhoriy [pun on "Жор" (having a voracious appetite)]
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg ChineseSI Munchy Monk[4]
Flag of South Korea.svg Korean 수행자 Performer

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Character Profiles 2, Rhythm Heaven
  2. ↑ Character Bios 2
  3. ↑ Personnages 2, Rhythm Paradise
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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