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The penguins used to have conflicts with the monkey at one point, not liking how the monkey is the one bossing them around. While one of those penguins was going to the bathroom one night, they heard a banging sound, which turned out to be the monkey training for the show. The next day, the penguins turned their heated emotions into an act<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage03.html キャラクターアルバム ステージ３] (Character Album Stage 3)</ref>.{{clear}}

[[File:Monkeys_Special.gif|frameless|left|150px]]The monkeys are friends with the [[Giraffe]], however, they find it annoying how it stands next to them as they stoically tap dance. After a while, the monkeys seem to have secretly changed their practice location without telling the giraffe<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage05.html キャラクターアルバム ステージ５] (Character Album Stage 5)</ref>.

[[File:Songbird_Monkey.png|frameless|right|64px]]Under the influence of the [[girl]], the monkeys change their appearance multiple times along with her. The monkeys [[Monkey (Tap Trial 2)|bring their A game]] in [[Tap Trial 2]], changing their appearance once again. During one segment in [[Remix 7 (GBA)|Remix 7]], the monkeys get replaced with {{Nihongo|Buta-san|ブタさん|Mr. Pig}}<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/secret.html キャラクターアルバム　もろもろ] (Character Album Various)</ref>. The monkeys return in [[Songbird Remix]], wearing bird-themed hats. The sprites of the monkeys appear significantly taller than their artwork. In [[Tap Trial#Tap Trial 2P|Tap Trial 2P]] and [[Tap Trial 2#Tap Trial 2 2P|Tap Trial 2 2P]] in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]'', only a single monkey appears, as a second girl appears on the far left instead.

In [[Fan Club]], there are several monkeys that make up [[Pop Singer]]'s fan club, one of which is the player. They are taught by {{Nihongo|the #1 Fan|リーダー|Leader}} how to follow [[Pop Singer]]'s cues. The monkeys return in [[Remix 1 (DS)|Remix 1]], [[Fan Club 2]], [[Remix 7 (DS)|Remix 7]] and [[Donut Remix]], each time with a different appearance.{{clear}}

In [[Freeze Frame]], three monkeys stacked up on each other show up as [[Racing Fans]] that form a crowd to block the player's view. In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', there are many more monkeys of various colors.

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He returns in [[Remix 1 (Wii)|Remix 1]], where his fur is white and he wears a top hat. In [[Lush Remix]] he wears an explorer's hat. In [[Hole in One 2]] and [[Remix 9 (Wii)|Remix 9]], his fur changes to pink and red respectively, and is now coaching a lady golfer.{{clear}}

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{{Nihongo|Monkey|おさるさん|Osaru-san}} is the leader in [[Tambourine]]. He plays the tambourine and the player must repeat him. He is stated to love music more than bananas<ref>"Ook! Will you play the tambourine with Monkey? He loves music more than bananas!" ~ [[Tambourine]] description, ''[[Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise]]'' (English)</ref>. He mainly speaks in ooks but can also speak English<ref>"Ook! (You've got it!) As a reward, I will now switch to English." ~ Monkey, ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''</ref>. In [[Remix 2 (Wii)|Remix 2]], a [[Monkey (Tap Trial 2)|Monkey like those from Tap Trial 2]] appears in his stead, and in [[Remix 9 (Wii)|Remix 9]], Monkey returns with all white fur. In the [[Two-Player Menu|Two Player]] version of [[Tambourine#Two Player|Tambourine]], a blue monkey appears for Player 1, and an orange one for Player 2.

In [[Police Call]], inputting the code word {{Nihongo|BIRDS}} brings up audio of the monkey attempting to play [[Tambourine]] with a [[The Huebirds of Happiness|Huebird]]. The Huebird keeps ending every pattern with the squawk call from [[Flock Step|its own Rhythm Game]], so the monkey eventually finishes a pattern with the same squawk call so that the Huebird can correctly follow before the call ends. A {{Nihongo|Rhythm Monkey}} Hat, based on the monkey from [[Tambourine]], appeared as one of the unlockable [[miiwiki:Outfit (StreetPass Mii Plaza)|outfits]] in ''[[miiwiki:StreetPass Mii Plaza|StreetPass Mii Plaza]]''.{{clear}}

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They keep the time on the Monkey Watch products. The player, who is one of the monkeys, rides the watch's clock hand and "high fives" the other monkeys as they pass by them. There are also ones which high five on the off-beat, who look like purple versions of the [[Monkey (Tap Trial 2)|monkeys from Tap Trial 2]]. A single Small Monkey also rides in a hot air balloon at one point. In [[Remix 2 (Wii)|Remix 2]], the Small Monkeys are high-fiving on a giant, [[wikipedia:Big Ben|Big Ben]]-esque clock, suggesting these are the size of a normal monkey.

The purpose of the Monkey Watch as a product is to make the user happy while looking at it, as the [[Ad Copy|ads]] claim it to be "medically impossible" to frown after doing so, citing "We asked some science guys about it!" as proof. Using Monkey Watch continuously may make the monkeys tired, so it is suggested users to give them rest and the occasional banana for more accurate timekeeping. It is never claimed to be useful for time management however, and can cause people to forget about time and stare at the cute monkeys<ref>"My parents bought me a monkey watch when I started high school. The monkeys are so cute that I forget about time and just stare at them. Kind of useless as a watch, isn't it?" ~ [[Monkey Watch (Rhythm Item)|Monkey Watch]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>, which can lead to them being late<ref>"I'm so sorry I'm late! It was the monkeys' fault!" ~ [[Try Again]] epilogue to [[Monkey Watch]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''</ref>. When the watch itself gets worn out, it is fixed by replacing the monkeys themselves<ref>"Nova went out shopping after lunch. Recently, her Monkey Watch had worn out so she went to get the monkeys changed." ~ [[Bossa Nova#Endless Game|Bossa Nova]], ''[[Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise]]'' (English)</ref>. [[Mr. Upbeat (character)|Mr. Upbeat]] also seems to use the Monkey Watch as a therapist<ref>"Do you ever have problems like this? Do people just look at you and assume that you're into, I dunno, copying what people do?" "Oookii oook-ook!" "Right, right. My therapy is about me and my problems, not you." ~ [[A Musical Term]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''</ref>.{{clear}}

Before the last ball is thrown in [[Exhibition Match]], the curtain in the middle of the arena rises to reveal the {{Nihongo|Monkey|おさるさん|Osaru-san}}, also known as the {{Nihongo|Monkey Umpire|サルの審判|Saru no Shinpan}}, who was catching the [[Pitcher]]'s baseballs and dropping them to the [[Slugger]] all along.{{clear}}

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At the end of [[Animal Acrobat]], the monkey lands on a gorilla's head as the audience cheers. At the end of [[Donut Remix]], he lands on a mountain of donuts as the audience cheers. In [[Jungle Gymnast]], his sister lands on a balloon piloted by a yellow monkey, who soon takes off.{{clear}}

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In [[Pajama Party]], 24 {{Nihongo|monkeys|おサル|Osaru}} are having a slumber party with [[Mako]]. They resemble the monkey from [[Tambourine]]. When they enter Dreamland, they get blonde hair. A plush of one such monkey also appears in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic]]'' [[Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic#27パジャマな朝 (Pajama Morning)|27パジャマな朝]] (Pajama Morning).{{clear}}