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{{Character infobox
{{Character infobox
|name = RAPMEN
|name=RAPMEN
|jname = ラップメン
|jname=ラップメン
|rname = Rappu Men
|rname=Rappu Men
|image = [[File:Rapping Men.png|240px]]
|image=[[File:Rapping Men.png|240px]]
|caption = Artwork from ''Rhythm Tengoku''
|caption=Artwork from ''Rhythm Tengoku''
|gender = 2 males
|gender=2 males
|appearance = [[Rhythm Tengoku]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven]] (cameo),<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]] (cameo),<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]] (cameo)}}
|appearance=[[Rhythm Tengoku]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven]] (cameo),<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]] (cameo),<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]] (cameo)}}
The {{Nihongo|'''RAPMEN'''<ref>"Opening for the Posse will be those twin quasars of hip-hop, the RAPMEN." ~ [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#Concert Listings|Concert Listings]], ''Rhythm Heaven Fever''</ref>|RAPMEN<ref>"フロントアクトとして、あの
The {{Nihongo|'''RAPMEN'''<ref>"Opening for the Posse will be those twin quasars of hip-hop, the RAPMEN." ~ [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#Concert Listings|Concert Listings]], ''Rhythm Heaven Fever''</ref>|RAPMEN<ref>"フロントアクトとして、あの
「RAPMEN」の2人も参加。" (As the first act, those two "RAPMEN" will also participate.) ~ [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#Concert Listings|ライブ告知]] (Live Announcement), ''Minna no Rhythm Tengoku''</ref>|RAPMEN}}, also written as the {{Nihongo|'''Rap Men'''|ラップメン|Rappu Men}}, are two red and yellow men who rap about snacks. They appear in the [[Rhythm Game]] of the same name, [[Rap Men]], in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''.
「RAPMEN」の2人も参加。" (As the first act, those two "RAPMEN" will also participate.) ~ [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#Concert Listings|ライブ告知]] (Live Announcement), ''Minna no Rhythm Tengoku''</ref>|RAPMEN}}, also written as the {{Nihongo|'''Rap Men'''|ラップメン|Rappu Men}}, are two red and yellow men who rap about snacks. They appear in the [[Rhythm Game]] of the same name, [[Rap Men]], in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''.
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The yellow rapper is a much larger man. He has the same white shirt, but it has a zero on it rather than a one. He also wears blue pants and always has his eyes closed.
The yellow rapper is a much larger man. He has the same white shirt, but it has a zero on it rather than a one. He also wears blue pants and always has his eyes closed.
==Backstory==
==Backstory==
The RAPMEN have gained fans across many age groups with their relatable lyrics. They appear in an [[Rhythm_Shiryo_Shitsu#とあるラジオ番組 (A Certain Radio Program)|interview]] on the radio, where the red one talks all cool and nimble, while the yellow one is a little bored, as he doesn’t need to speak on the air.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage04.html</ref> Their rivals, the [[Rap Women (characters)|Rap Women]], not only stole the RAPMEN's popularity, but also their snacks.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage06.html</ref>
The RAPMEN have gained fans across many age groups with their relatable lyrics. They appear in an [[Rhythm_Shiryo_Shitsu#とあるラジオ番組 (A Certain Radio Program)|interview]] on the radio, where the red one talks all cool and casual-like, while the yellow one is a little bored, as he doesn’t need to speak on the air.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage04.html</ref> Their rivals, the [[Rap Women (characters)|Rap Women]], not only stole the RAPMEN's popularity, but also their snacks.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage06.html</ref>


The RAPMEN appeared at Club OGU<ref>"Ort: Club OGU" (Location: Club OGU) ~ [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#Concert Listings|Live-Konzert: Demnächst!!]] (Live concert: Coming soon!), ''Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise''</ref><ref>"Luogo: Club OGU" (Venue: Club OGU) ~ [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#Concert Listings|Prossimamente... concerto!]] (Coming soon... concert!), ''Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise''</ref> as the opening act before [[The Love Posse]] feat. [[MC Adore]] perform their anticipated new single "[[Love Rap]]".
The RAPMEN are shown to be [[Freeze Frame|racing fans]], and they appear on a poster advertising the [[Battle of the Bands]]. Their phone number appears to be '''(555) ROCK-OUT''', as inputting said number into the [[Phone]] has the RAPMEN pick up.
 
The RAPMEN are shown to be [[Freeze Frame|racing fans]], and they appear on a poster advertising the [[Battle of the Bands]]. Their phone number appears to be '''555-ROCK-OUT''', as inputting said number into the [[Phone]] has the RAPMEN pick up. They also appear in framed pictures in the [[Weasel Couple]]'s home, along with [[Marshal, Cam, and Miss Ribbon]]'s.


The RAPMEN appeared at [[Live House OGU]] as the opening act before [[The Love Posse]] feat. [[MC Adore]] perform their anticipated new single "[[Love Rap]]". They also appear in framed pictures in the [[Weasel Couple]]'s home, along with [[Marshal, Cam, and Miss Ribbon]]'s.
==Quotes==
==Quotes==
In the game [[Rap Men]], the red rapper has a variety of quotes. These include:
In the game [[Rap Men]], the red rapper has a variety of quotes. These include:
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*[[File:RhythmToyRapIcon.gif|32px]] [[Rap Machine]]
*[[File:RhythmToyRapIcon.gif|32px]] [[Rap Machine]]
*[[File:Freeze Frame 3DS_icon.png|32px]] [[Freeze Frame]] (cameo)
*[[File:Freeze Frame 3DS_icon.png|32px]] [[Freeze Frame]] (cameo)
*[[File:Battle of the Bands Icon.png|36x36px]] [[Battle of the Bands]] (cameo)
*[[File:Battle of the Bands Icon.png|34px]] [[Battle of the Bands]] (cameo)
*[[File:Love Rap_3DS_icon.png|32px]] [[Love Rap]] (cameo)
*[[File:Love Rap_3DS_icon.png|32px]] [[Love Rap]] (cameo)
*[[File:Love Rap 2 icon.png|32px]] [[Love Rap 2]] (cameo)
*[[File:Love Rap 2 icon.png|32px]] [[Love Rap 2]] (cameo)

Revision as of 22:11, 23 October 2020

RAPMEN
Image
[[File:Rapping Men.png|frameless|400x270px]]
Artwork from Rhythm Tengoku
Appears in

The RAPMEN[1] (RAPMEN[2]?, RAPMEN), also written as the Rap Men (ラップメン?, Rappu Men), are two red and yellow men who rap about snacks. They appear in the Rhythm Game of the same name, Rap Men, in Rhythm Tengoku.

Physical Appearance

The red rapper is shorter than his partner. He has a white shirt with a number one on it. He has gray headphones, pink sunglasses, and blue pants.

The yellow rapper is a much larger man. He has the same white shirt, but it has a zero on it rather than a one. He also wears blue pants and always has his eyes closed.

Backstory

The RAPMEN have gained fans across many age groups with their relatable lyrics. They appear in an interview on the radio, where the red one talks all cool and casual-like, while the yellow one is a little bored, as he doesn’t need to speak on the air.[3] Their rivals, the Rap Women, not only stole the RAPMEN's popularity, but also their snacks.[4]

The RAPMEN are shown to be racing fans, and they appear on a poster advertising the Battle of the Bands. Their phone number appears to be (555) ROCK-OUT, as inputting said number into the Phone has the RAPMEN pick up.

The RAPMEN appeared at Live House OGU as the opening act before The Love Posse feat. MC Adore perform their anticipated new single "Love Rap". They also appear in framed pictures in the Weasel Couple's home, along with Marshal, Cam, and Miss Ribbon's.

Quotes

In the game Rap Men, the red rapper has a variety of quotes. These include:

「〜ですか?」 (~Desuka??, ~Right?)

"わかりますか?" (Wakarimasuka??, You get it, right?) (Practice)
"PM3:00 ですか?" (Sanji desu ka??, It's 3:00 PM, right?)
"おやつ ですか?" (Oyatsu desuka??, It's snack time, right??)
"ほんとですか?" (Honto desuka??, It's true, right?)

「〜かもネ」 (Kamone?, I suppose)

"たのしい かもネ" (Tanoshī kamone?, Havin' fun, I suppose) (Practice)

  • たのし (Tanoshī?) can be heard on the Phone in Rhythm Heaven, where it was localized as "Havin' fun!"

"おいしい かもネ" (Oishī kamone?, It's delish, I suppose)
"ヘルシー かもネ" (Herushī kamone?, It's healthy, I suppose)
"オレの せいかもネ" (Orenosei kamone?, It's because of me, I suppose)
"それもそう かもネ" (Soremosō kamone?, I guess it's true, I suppose)

「〜サイコー!!」 (Saikō!!?, the BEST!!)

"おやつは サイコー!!" (Oyatsuwa saikō!!?, Snackfoods are the BEST!!)
"きぶんは サイコー!!" (Kibunwa saiko!!?, I'm feelin' the BEST!!)
"オレって サイコー!!" (Orette saikō!!?, I am the BEST!!)
"キミって サイコー!!" (Kimitte saikō!!?, You are the BEST!!)
"おやつが ナイヨー!!" (Oyatsuga naiyō!!?, Where's the snacks, NAYIO!!)
"オレ、しらナイヨー!!" (Ore, shiranaiyō!!?, Don't know where, NAYIO!!)

Appearances

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese <span class="tooltip" title="Rappu Men
RAPMEN" style="text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-style: dotted">ラップメン
RAPMEN
Rap Men
RAPMEN
Flag of the United States.svg EnglishNOA RAPMEN
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-5).svg EnglishNOE RAPMEN
Flag of Spain.svg Spanish RAPMEN
Flag of Italy.svg Italian I Rap Men The Rap Men
Flag of South Korea.svg Korean RAPMEN RAPMEN

References

  1. "Opening for the Posse will be those twin quasars of hip-hop, the RAPMEN." ~ Concert Listings, Rhythm Heaven Fever
  2. "フロントアクトとして、あの 「RAPMEN」の2人も参加。" (As the first act, those two "RAPMEN" will also participate.) ~ ライブ告知 (Live Announcement), Minna no Rhythm Tengoku
  3. https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage04.html
  4. https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage06.html