RAPMEN
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 nimble, 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 appeared at Club OGU[5][6] as the opening act before The Love Posse feat. MC Adore perform their anticipated new single "Love Rap".
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. 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
- File:RapMen icon.png Rap Men
- File:4th Remix icon.png Remix 4
- File:6th Remix icon.png Remix 6
- File:RhythmToyRapIcon.gif Rap Machine
- File:Freeze Frame 3DS icon.png Freeze Frame (cameo)
- File:Battle of the Bands Icon.png Battle of the Bands (cameo)
- File:Love Rap 3DS icon.png Love Rap (cameo)
- File:Love Rap 2 icon.png Love Rap 2 (cameo)
In Other Languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
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 |
EnglishNOA | RAPMEN | |
EnglishNOE | RAPMEN | |
Spanish | RAPMEN | |
Italian | I Rap Men | The Rap Men |
Korean | RAPMEN | RAPMEN |
References
- ↑ "Opening for the Posse will be those twin quasars of hip-hop, the RAPMEN." ~ Concert Listings, Rhythm Heaven Fever
- ↑ "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
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage04.html
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage06.html
- ↑ "Ort: Club OGU" (Location: Club OGU) ~ Live-Konzert: Demnächst!! (Live concert: Coming soon!), Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise
- ↑ "Luogo: Club OGU" (Venue: Club OGU) ~ Prossimamente... concerto! (Coming soon... concert!), Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise