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

The first monkey to appear is in [[Showtime]], where it hits a switch to launch a ball for [[Penguins|penguins]] to catch mid-air.

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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>.

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In [[Tap Trial]], there are 2 {{Nihongo|Monkeys|おさるさん|Osaru-san}} (known as {{Nihongo|Tap Partners}} in ''[[Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise]]'') who instruct the [[Girl]] on when to tap.

[[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 キャラクターアルバム ステージ５] (Character Album Stage 5)</ref>.

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 apperance once again.

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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.

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.

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In [[Fan Club]], there are several monkeys that make up the [[Pop Singer]]'s fan club, one of which is the player. They are taught by {{Nihongo|the #1 Fan|リーダー|Rīdā}} how to follow the [[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.

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In [[Freeze Frame]], three monkeys stacked upon 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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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.

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

It returns in [[Remix 2 (Wii)|Remix 2]], changing its appearance, resembling the [[Monkey (Tap Trial 2)|monkeys from Tap Trial 2]], and in [[Remix 9 (Wii)|Remix 9]], where it's fur is all white.

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.

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In [[Remix 2 (Wii)|Remix 2]]'s version of [[Board Meeting]], there is a small monkey wearing glasses and a small pink dress replacing the [[Assistant]]. Instead of saying "One, two, three!" the monkey says "Oo-ookii!". She can be seen again holding onto [[Mandrill]]'s hair in the [[Remix 9 (Wii)|Remix 9]] version of [[Hole in One 2]], where her pink parts turn red.

==Monkey Watch==

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

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 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. 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]]''</ref>. [[Mr. Upbeat (character)|Mr. Upbeat]] is also known 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." ~ [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven Fever)#A Musical Term|A Musical Term]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''.</ref>.

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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.

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A yellow Small Monkey makes a small appearance in [[Clap Trap]], holding on to the branch that comes down at times from behind the [[Clap Trap Doll]].

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In [[Animal Acrobat]], the {{Nihongo|monkey|おサル|Osaru}} 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, where he is shown to love donuts. In [[Final Remix]], he shows up riding a cloud through [[Munchy Monk]] and [[Ninja Bodyguard]], before hopping off to swing on elephants and a giraffe in [[Animal Acrobat]].

He learned all his tricks in the jungle from his sister.. 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)." ~ [[Cute Ribbon]], ''[[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.

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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).

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*[[File:Monkey watch_3DS_icon.png|24px]] [[Monkey Watch]]

Monkeys.jpg|Artwork with the [[Giraffe]] in [[Tap Trial]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''

Monkey Taps GBA.png|Artwork for [[Tap Trial]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''

Monkey.PNG|Artwork for [[Tap Trial]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''

Alley Monkey.PNG|Artwork for [[Remix 5 (GBA)|Remix 5]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''

Bad Monkey.gif|Artwork for [[Monkey (Tap Trial 2)|Monkey]] from [[Tap Trial 2]] in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''

Chinese Monkey.PNG|Artwork for [[Remix 7 (GBA)|Remix 7]] and [[Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''

RhythmTengokuMonkey.png|Artwork from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]''

RhythmTengokuChinaMonkey.png|Artwork from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]''

Rhythm Monkey Fever.png|Artwork for [[Hole in One]] from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''

Small Monkey.png|Artwork for [[Monkey Watch]] from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''

Offbeat Monkey.png|Artwork for [[Monkey Watch]] from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''

Pyjama girl and Monkey.png|Artwork from ''[[Pajama Party]] with [[Mako]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''

MonkeyPajamaPartySolo.png|Solo Artwork from ''[[Pajama Party]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''

Rhythmheavenmonkeys.jpg|Cameo in ''[[mariowiki:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''

*The sprites of the monkeys in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' appear taller than their artwork.

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