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The {{Nihongo|'''Monkeys'''|おさるさん|Osaru-san}} are a recurring species in the ''[[Rhythm Heaven Series]]'', particularly ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''.

[[File:Showtime_Monkey.png|thumb|left|56px]]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</ref>

[[File:Monkeys_Special.gif|thumb|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</ref>

[[File:Songbird_Monkey.png|thumb|64px]]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</ref>.

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

[[File:Rhythm_Monkey.png|thumb|left|48px]]In [[Hole in One]], {{Nihongo|'''Monkey'''|おさるさん|Osaru-san}} is seen with his friend, [[Mandrill]], working as a professional golf coach for the [[Golfer]]. Since it's the first [[Rhythm Game]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'', he introduces the player to the concept of rhythm.

{{Nihongo|'''Monkey'''|おさるさん|Osaru-san}} is the leader in [[Tambourine]]. It plays the tambourine and the player must repeat them.

In the [[Two-Player Menu|Two-Player]] version of Tambourine, a blue monkey appears for Player 1, and an orange one for Player 2.

[[File:Small_Monkeys_Megamix.png|thumb|70px]]In [[Monkey Watch]], there are many {{Nihongo|'''Small Monkeys'''|おさるさん|Osaru-san}}, also known as '''Watch Monkeys''' in ''Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise''.

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 Monkey Watch as a product is to make the user happy while looking at it, as the [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#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.

[[File:Acrobatic_Monkey.png|thumb|left|64px]][[File:Female_monkey_acrobat.png|thumb|64px]]In [[Animal Acrobat]], the {{Nihongo|'''monkey'''|おサル|Osaru}} (named '''José''' in the French version of [[Rhythm Heaven Megamix|Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]<ref>"Un show époustouflant ce soir sous notre chapiteau ! Pas de ingeries inutiles avec José l'acrobate !" (A breathtaking show tonight under our marquee! No unnecessary injuries with José the acrobat!) ~ [[Animal Acrobat|Le cirque des acrobates]] description, ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>) swings on elephants and [[Giraffe]]s to earn his stripes as an official Animal Acrobat at the circus. He later appears in [[Donut Remix]] with blue fur and a cowlick. He seems to love donuts. In [[Final Remix]], he shows up riding a cloud through the [[Munchy Monk]] and [[Ninja Bodyguard]] sections, before hopping off to swing on elephants and a giraffe in the [[Animal Acrobat]] section.

He learned all his tricks in the jungle from his sister (named '''Emma''' in the French version of [[Rhythm Heaven Megamix|Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]<ref>"Retour aux sources pour Emma, avec une séquence là où tout a commencé pour elle : au beau milieu de la jungle !" (Back to basics for Emma, with a sequence where it all began for her: in the middle of the jungle!) ~ [[Jungle Gymnast|La jungle des acrobates]] description, ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>). In [[Jungle Gymnast]], she chases her dream of atavistic aerialism by swinging on not only elephants and giraffes, but also {{Nihongo|white monkeys|白い おサルさん|Shiroi Osaru-san}}, who lend many helping hands (and feet). She received her bow from her brother when she joined the circus, and wears it for every show and rehearsal<ref>"My brother gave me this red ribbon when I joined the circus. I wear it for every show and rehearsal. It's nice to have him looking out for me (or at least for my head)." ~ Rhythm Item description for [[Jungle Gymnast]], ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''</ref>.

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.

[[File:Pajama_Monkey.png|thumb|80px]]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. It is implied they only exist as part of Mako's dream. One also appears in the [[Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic]] as a doll, furthering the theory.

There is an unused [[Rhythm Game]] in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' named [[Tanooki & Monkey]], where {{Nihongo|'''Salu'''|サル|Saru}} and {{Nihongo|'''Ponta'''|ポン太|Ponta}}, a monkey and tanuki respectively, give the player [[Drum Lessons]]. Salu's sprite has the same appearance as the monkeys in [[Tap Trial]].

 

== Trivia ==

 

* For some strange reason, the monkeys are taller in-game of Rhythm Tengoku.

*This somewhat absurd amount of monkeys in the series is pointed out in a Challenge Land course titled "[[Challenge Land#So Many Monkeys.21|So Many Monkeys!]]".

 

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