#klonoa lephise

[epicfreak]

[rissahs]

its been a couple days since i finished the first klonoa game and im still thinking about that ending tbh

it just feels so rare to have a platformer aimed at kids with a sad ending that doesn't try to soften the tragedy? like. they reveal that klonoa is not from phantomile and all his memories of living there were fake all along, and now that the evil is defeated and lephise is saved he can no longer exist in this world and gets forcibly pulled out of it. they do the tragic last moments with huepow trying to hold onto him while klonoa is screaming that he doesn't want to go, and then that's it. he's just Gone

there's no post-credits scene which suggests that the door to phantomile may reopen and klonoa can return to see his friend again. there's no happy 'true' ending if you 100% the game. hell huepow's 'ill always be with you' speech is said upon defeating the final boss and then he returns almost instantly afterwards, not during the parting scene. they just tear these two friends apart forever right in front of you and you have to sit there and Deal With That just like how huepow is left to cry alone

... and then if you saved the other residents you unlock the extra stage which just Does Not explain why klonoa is back to witness balue get rejected by his waifu lephise at all, but hey. cant win em all

[ganbaria-art]

Klonoa characters and food!

‼️ Do not tag as ship, thanks in advance ‼️

[transmorolians]

imagine Lephise's reaction of herpow says that in earshot

dszfdgzhgsdghKXGDHGLDKGF

huepow: LEPHISE FORBID WOMEN DO ANYTHING lephise: ??? is that a request ???

[playstationpark]

Lephise Statue 'Klonoa: Door to Phantomile' PlayStation @BandaiNamcoUS

[motherforthefamicom]

imtrying 2 engage in ur interests tell me more abt the critters and creatures in kolona door to phantomile pls

OH COOL well immm not too sure how to explain things without spoiling too many things abt the games story but ill try my best <=] (oh god this got really long im so sorry. i dont know how to explain things without making them massive paragraphs <//3)

so first off obviosuly youve got klonoa, main/titular chaarcter the guy you play as. hes just a little guy (literally hes like canonically nine yrs old or smthn in door to phantomile) and here for a good time! the game kickstarts with him finding this ring in a forest near his house, which contains this wind spirit named huepow ! huepow basically just works as the backbone of the gameplay mechanics (lets you grab n throw enemies) + is klonoas buddy throught the game . klonoa is this like. weird rabbit cat creature Thing its kinda purposely left ambiguous and like every other character is the game is some funny looking made up species

in phantomile (the world that game takes place in) theres four large groups all themed after a different elemment (so klonoa is from wind village, the second area you go trough is forlock forest(nature/plant life), then jugpot falls(water) and the sun kingdom which is in the sky .

in the first level where youre running theough wind village to inspect this weird thing klonoa heard crashing into the hill at the center of the village, you meet this guy named balue who basically gives an exposition dump explaining hes building a tower in an attempt to get to the ‘moon kingdom’, which is basically this in universe myth/legend and klonoa kinda thinks hes just saying some crazy bullshit but balues motivation to go there is cuz he wants to meet this diva popstar type girl named lephise (except shes actually like incredibly fucking important to the state of the world they live in like. as a whole. balue kinda glosses over this himself but its made pretty clear not too long afterwards)

anyways so klonoa and huepow make it to the hill and there they meet the main villains, joka (this funny jester orb guy whos like the second in command. hes a horrid little creature and i want him dead /silly) and ghadius (its kinda unclear what this guy even… is at first. but hes basically the big boss in charge of all the shit that goes Wrong throughout thw game, and wants to turn the world into an ‘eternal nightmare’) uh the two of them are badically just talking to this fucking. unconsious girl(who you find out is lephise) and basically theyre just plotting n schemeing, trying to find this special mcguffin blah blah blah.

funny thing abt the enemies in thsi game is that theyre fucking adorable?? like the main grunts youll find are these little guys called moos and theres a buncha variants of them and rheyre just the cutest little things in the world.. whats funny is theyre supposed to be made of ‘pure nightmares’ or whatever lmao

oh yeah the game has this whole dream motif throughout the whole thing.. theres more to it than what ive mentioned but that gets into real heavy spoiler territory hehe

uh i dont know where to end this theres so much more i could say.. like uhh everyone in the game is voice acted but they all speak in funny little animal crossing esque noises. but everyone has their own unique kinds of noises they made if that makes sense?? like characters from the same region or of the same species will have simlar sounds but their individual voices also sound different. i dont knkw how to explain it well but it makes sense when listening to the voicelines hsgshgs

[momett]

KUBINOA HAS BEEN ARCHIVED!

it came with two discs. both have been put on my archive! 

[transmorolians]

let's assume baguji's theme is only an inversion/reversal/whatever of only the tracks composer is credited to for the klonoa 1 soundtrack. that still leaves us with 19 songs to investigate.

thankfully, many of these songs share motifs (that i know of):

and i begin to wonder, untamed heart, difficult to say, i'm on your side, farewell

continue, farewell, the closing encounter

fly over the wind, the closing encounter

balue, lephise, tower of balue

grandpa's chair, for the time we spent

thankful suite, resurrection

i don't know if these songs share any motifs:

good night

title

darken

advent

melancholy soldier

weeping karal

so… i'm probably going to have to take a hard look at 12 of these songs to figure out what's inverted or whatever. i think it means inverted. which is definitely harder for me to figure out than reversed…

i need to do a music for a second

[klonoa-at-blog]

Klonoa Developer Relay Essay was a series of behind the scenes stories of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile published online from January 30th to May 1st, 1998.

This translation was made with help from DeepL and may not be completely accurate.

[ararozu-art]

Some fake anime screenshots featuring some scenes from Door to Phantomile!

I”m open to doing more, but idk when. I’ve basically been bouncing between Klonoa fan art and my webcomic lately.

(these pictures feel so warm to me lol i love em all)

[kevinrodolfoxd3]

Lephise doesn't know how to drive.

[bittersweet-medicine]

nightmare lephise

(bonus doodles)

[klonoa-week]

Update Post: 3rd Nov 2021

It's been a week since the last post, and the response from y'all has been unanimously positive!!! I'm so glad that some of y'all want to have this event again!

Now, I do have a big University assignment that's due around December, so I can't guarantee that'll I'll be able to get everything together in time, but I'll certainly try my absolute best!

As you can probably tell, I've gotten a lot busier now in these past 2 years XDDD

But yes, it's settled now, Klonoa Week 2021 will be happening! (To the best of my abilities! XDDD)

[patchdotexe]

here are some ideas for tokiponaised klonoa character names:

klonoa = kulona

huepow = pupo (😔)

ghadius = katesu

karal = kalu

solare = either solalu or sunolu

soleil = either soleli or sunoli

baguji = bakuja

some characters' names are easy to tokiponaise, like lepisu [lephise] or popuka [popka]. but others, especially characters whose names are titles (moon queen, high priestess, king of sorrow), or are a bit punny (seadoph) are a bit hard to think of names for in a way that sounds similar and gets the point across. i am very lucky that solare and soleil's names easy work like that in toki pona. you can even really emphasise the "sol"/"solar" part of their names, too, and it still works.

ooh, heck yeah!! poor huepow pupo though.............

[sweetness-pop]

Imagine being an 18 year old Lunatean sky pirate and you now have this tall 40 year old purple tomcat hunter, known as "Poison Claws" madly infatuated with you non-stop, and it's so damn creepy!

-Leorina, as she gets disgusted by Janga developing an unhealthy attraction towards her despite the long age gap of possibly 20+ years!

Eeewww!!!

-Lolo, Tat, Lephise, and Anemon as they have a girls' get-together, and are also grossed out by what Leo had just told them!

(What if Klonoa happened to pass by at the part where the Sky Pirate mentioned Janga's nasty crush on her, and the Dream Traveler along with Huepow, now disgusted, also went "Eeewww!!!"?)

[klngofdarkness]

Discord Thread Archive - #2

This is a thread written on “Klonoa Party”, a server on Discord with Maxipawz, available on Twitter and DeviantART.

Characters: Lephise, Ghadius

Setting/s: Kingdom of Cress

Notes: This thread takes place shortly after Klonoa: Door To Phantomile and this thread.

@driftstar13

"Interesting..." A haunting voice echoed through the hallways as an unfamiliar figure wandered them, lost in thought as he pondered how fae had him continue to exist. Luck wouldn't be smiling upon him today. would it? No, it was too good to be true. "What happened... is quite interesting." He seemed to mumble to himself aloud.

@maxipawz

A figure of much smaller stature was trailing right behind the strange person. She seemed to look a little more carefree, even twirling around one, letting her ponytails swing around. "Ahh...goodness, early day, and the sun's already out..."

@driftstar13​

"The sun has always burned in my eyes." Ghadius complained. "When it comes I'd rather hide away. You must understand..." Sure, it made sense. He was quite pale after all, at least from what could be made out from his face.

@maxipawz

"I don't blame you. The sun is rather strong during this time of the day, and the heat is just too much for me. These are days where I wish I didn't have to wear such heavy clothes." Lephise sighed softly. "Let's just stay indoors all day. It's much cooler."

@driftstar13​

"You are quite agreeable, Songstress." Ghadius observed, bending down a little to glance back at her. The only part of his face that Lephise could really read was his mouth, which carried a little smile. "Yes, that would be preferred. But it's not like you must keep me company. I am not a mischievous child wishing to cause a scene as soon as it is left unattended. I promise you, I will do no harm."

@maxipawz

"Ohh, believe me." The Songstress giggled, "I am a little rambunctious myself, but I know my limits. I might be more of a handful to you than you are to me." Bravely, she decided to reach up to gently touch the king's beak-like mask. "Besides, I've had my fair share of younger kids running around the place. It's...an experience. An experience I don't have to clean up."

@driftstar13​

"Hmm?" Ghadius kind of just froze in place as Lephise reached out to hold Ghadius's mask. Was she trying to take it off? He just patiently stood there, not sure what exactly her gesture meant. "Is that so? I haven't seen many children, but their nature is very... inspiring."

@maxipawz

Thankfully, Lephise showed no signs of wanting to de-mask Ghadius, merely petting his beak as a sign of friendliness. A weird way to do it, but well-intended. "They're the most innocent ones of this land, so naive and adventurous. They give me the motivation I desire whenever I am slow. Though, I must give my condolences to the parents of those with children who just love to get into trouble. It's...rather humorous."

@driftstar13​

"That is true. However I've never experienced that for myself." Ghadius explained and stood up, denying Lephise the “tuch bek". He simply continued wandering, "I have not met children. Not many, at least. I'm quite sure that they'd run to their mothers crying if they witnessed me. I understanding that I am not what this world considers 'beautiful'."

@maxipawz

Lephise want tuch bek. Bek was tuch. Lephise was satisfied. "Aaaah...I wouldn't say all of them would. In fact, it takes one curious, brave child to let the others know you are no threat. Once one starts climbing over you, the others will, and then you will have wished they were afraid of you." Lephise giggled, placing her hand below her mouth.

@driftstar13​

"I had to learn this the hard way." Ghadius stated, "Having creatures thrown at you is more painful than it appears. I've underestimated the strength and perseverance of that dream." The entity cast his gaze up, pondering. "Klonoa..."

@maxipawz

"Klonoa..." Lephise spoke up. Her eyes trained to the ceiling, as she lost herself deep in thought. She remembered that bouncy hero. A charming friend of this world. It was such a shame she could not personally offer more appreciation for his hard work. If only he could've stayed. "I believe we all have. It's not every day a young child is brought to our world, capable of feats far surpassing ours. Perhaps those are the greatest heroes." She stopped her ramble for a moment, glancing to him. "On the bright side, I assure you these children don't nearly do as much moo-flinging."

@driftstar13​

Ghadius lowered his gaze, and stared down the hallway. It was empty, but he could still see that child making his way through all the same, batting aside any enemies that he had thrown his way. He and that prince, Hewpoe. His gaze eventually sunk to the floor. "I understand." he spoke, accompanied by an idle chuckle. "It doesn't compare to the pain of failure, dear Songstress... Or the pain that I have caused you."

@maxipawz

"Hmmm.." Lephise sighed idly, her head tilting. His words didn't bother her too much. She knew there was some sort of soft side to him, though the challenge was finding it. "Pain and failure bring out the worst in us, but sometimes, they make us stronger. A little suffering goes a long way. Believe me, children can be a nightmare. It really isn't that much of a comparison." She giggled once more.

@driftstar13​

"Children are not comparable to nightmares." Ghadius exclaimed, and his voice became uncharacteristically loud as he laughed. He probably didn't expect her to say that, and it just amused him to no end. The entity turned around, once more facing Lephise. "It is funny, how you can simply laugh it all off... It's necessary to move on, isn't it? After all, dwelling in the past is a miserable thing to do."

@maxipawz

Ghadius' laughter sometimes struck fear into people, but Lephise could tell this was uncharacteristic of him. The way he sounded so genuinely joyed by such a comment. "Exactly. Moving on is a part of life, and humor helps us cope. It is one of the lessons Phantomile has to re-learn. This surely will mean more hearts may be broken as time goes on, but...well...we'll just have to teach them to come out stronger."

@driftstar13​

"Maybe so." The emperor commented, glancing out from one of the arches at the world below. "However these people enjoy to find something to blame, and surely they are blaming me for what has happened." He was right in a way. Ghadius was to blame for a lot of horrible things that had happened. "You may forgive me, Lephise, but Phantomile may not. They may continue to shun me, to shun nightmares and cast away the cruelty of reality. That's just the truth."

@maxipawz

Lephise soon joined Ghadius' side, glancing down at from the balcony with a bit more effort, being smaller. "It is a sad truth in your words. That is why I knew this world was so flawed. Once they learn to take their own actions to blame for their wrongdoings, I pray to see some change. I feel anyone can redeem themselves within time. Teaching the newer generations not to fear you is a step in the right direction."

@driftstar13​

Lephise was fair. It still felt odd, almost wrong, that she was giving him a chance. "To be able to breathe fresh air again has cleared my head just a little." The spirit reminisced, "I know that I am far from welcome. I am used to it. Do not waste too much time trying to make people accept something that they have long chosen to loathe." With that Ghadius kept walking. Where were they going again?

@maxipawz

"Under this kingdom, you are in safe hands." Lephise insisted. "They simply need their time. If ever. Otherwise, we just keep looking forward." She followed him out, also unsure of where they were going. Praying it wasn't going to be over the edge.

@driftstar13​

Suicide wasn't something that Ghadius was interested in. Maybe he was just happy that he could explore and be somewhere without being cast away. "Of course." He responded to her thoughts, "I suppose I must return to my kingdom. It has been without a ruler for so long. Until then..." The entity turned to face Lephise. "... is there anything you need or wish to address?"

@maxipawz

Lephise too wasn't a fan of going to commit die. But she was fond of how much her new guest wanted to explore. "Ahh, yes, to truly live side by side. Perhaps we could become that 'silly neighbors' cliche. I can peer over a fence and ask you what's troubling you." She couldn't help but giggle some more. "Oh, my funny bone will be aching tomorrow! And to think I'm not that old..."

@driftstar13​

Ghadius smiled. For someone to take their situation so lightly; it amused him. Perhaps it was what he needed, an aid to help his broken mind heal. Perhaps he wasn't too far gone yet. "I'm afraid that I've lost my humor over the years. That is, if I have had any to begin with." He observed, "If you call my name I will come. Do expect me to return regularly."

@maxipawz

"I can understand, after being without contact for so long..." Lephise spoke softly, her hands held together. "Ah, please do visit. It would be wonderful to have you around. I myself may offer a more lighthearted conversation rather than a deep, meaningful one, but you should come to me if you wish to clear your mind. Perhaps I can get you acquainted with others close to me."

@driftstar13​

"Of course. Your friendliness means a lot to me. It surprises me that I have somebody to speak to at all. I must appreciate what I have. I don't know much time I will have to appreciate it." The elder spirit elaborated, and nodded his head to Lephise. "I will see you, Lephise." Ghadius greeted and held out his cloak, a cloud of deep-purple smoke enveloping his form before he brought it together, disappearing suddenly.

@maxipawz

"See you around, neighbor." Lephise spoke farewel as Ghadius made his departure. With him gone, she was now alone, having the area to herself. She hustled her way over to a bucket that was sitting on the floor. Glancing around, she then placed it over her head. "Laaa, lalalalaaaa, laa laaaaa...laaaaaa-oho, it really does amplify my voice! Lalalaaaaa, laaaaa, lalalaaaaa la laaaaaa~ LaaaaaaaAAA-OW!" Her poor body tensed up as she pulled the bucket off her head. "...Well...if that doesn't wake me up, nothing shall..."