List of Ape Escape characters
Encyclopedia
There are a variety of unique characters in the Ape Escape
series. From Ape Escape 2
onwards, the UK versions of the games feature Japanese names. The American versions of the games have one set of new English names, while the UK version of Ape Escape one has its own set of English names. All of these characters have been created by Sony Computer Entertainment
. The voices for Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
are uncredited.
uses another set of English names while the Japanese games and UK games following Ape Escape 2 use the Japanese names. There are also other names that were used for characters in the UK version of the first Ape Escape.
(games) Shizuka Ishikawa
(anime)
American Voices: Scott McGregor (AE1), Dan Green
(AE2), Barbara Goodson
(P+P), Richard Steven Horvitz
(AE: OTL)
UK Voices: Richard Pearce (AE2), Mark Silk
(AE: OTL)
is the main character of Ape Escape
, Ape Escape Million Monkeys
and Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission, makes an appearance in Ape Escape 2
, has a cameo in Ape Escape 3
and is one of the characters in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
. He also appears as the lead character in the anime Sarusaru Getchu. He is the First member and Leader of Team Spike.
(games) Junko Minagawa
(anime)
American Voices: Peter Bayham (AE1), Derek Stephen Prince
(P+P), Joshua Seth
(AE: OTL)
UK Voices: Mark Silk
(AE: OTL)
is Spike's best friend, and usually his biggest rival. He's often unwillingly controlled by Specter ("completely reborn," says Specter). He was supposed to be in the storyline for Ape Escape Million Monkeys, but the cutscene where Team Spike or Specter encounters him was removed from the game according to the official Ape Escape Million Monkeys website. Instead he is a playable character in Coliseum Mode and Multiplayer mode. In the anime series, He is the son of a rich family and has a huge crush on Natsumi. He carries a picture of her with him and dreams about her nearly every time. He ultimately did a lot of heroic things in the anime to save Natsumi, when he saved Natsumi from the evil gone crazy Pink Monkey in Episode 36 Season 2 (protecting Natsumi from behind, and let Pink Monkey hit him instead). Hiroki will do anything to win Natsumi's heart.
(games), Hideyuki Umezu
(anime)
American Voices: Michael Sousa (AE1), Jay Snyder
(AE2), Simon Prescott
(P+P), Phil Proctor (AE: OTL+3), Eric Bauza
(cartoon
)
UK Voices: Johnathan Keeble (AE2+3, AE: OTL)
is Natsumi's grandfather and the inventor of the Peak Point Helmets (also known as Pipo Helmets). He is a good man at heart, though he can be a little distracted at times. He handles things in the lab and creates gadgets for Kakeru to use. He appears in Ape Escape
, Ape Escape 2
, has a cameo in Ape Escape 3
, is one of the characters in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
and appears in Ape Escape Million Monkeys
. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission, he has been captured by White Monkey. He also appears in the anime and Frederator cartoon. In Ape Escape (1999), his name is revealed to be Dr. Ozel in the training rooms, but the Ape Escape cast call him Professor in both the Japanese and English versions of the game.
American Voices: Christiane Crawford (AE1), Rachael Lillis
(AE2), Amber Hood
(AE3, AE: OTL), Wendee Lee
(P+P), Annie Mumolo
(cartoon)
UK Voices: Rachel Preece (AE2+3), Maria Darling
(AE: OTL)
Professor's Granddaughter. Helps keep the lab in shape and makes sure that the Pipo Monkeys get caught. She is 14 years old in the first game and 16 in later games. She is the inventor of the new Pipo helmet that can let Kakeru and his friends control the monkeys by placing it on the regular Pipo Helmet. She can be very short tempered, once getting angry at Kakeru when he didn't rescue her as quickly as she wanted. She appears in Ape Escape
, Ape Escape 2
, Ape Escape 3
, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
, Ape Escape Million Monkeys
and Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission
where she gets shrunk alongside Spike by Specter. She also appears in the anime and Frederator cartoon. She is the Third member of Team Spike.
(AE2), Kumiko Higa
(SSBM)
American Voices: Veronica Taylor
(AE2, uncredited), Annie Mumolo
(cartoon)
UK Voices: David Holt
(AE2)
is Spike's cousin. Accidentally started off the events in Ape Escape 2
when he inadvertently caused a number of Pipo helmets to teleported to the Monkey Park. He is one year younger than Spike. It was stated in a page of PlayStation magazine that his dream was to become a true hero. Like Kakeru, he is kind, brave, persistent, and simple-minded. Natsumi put him in the line to catch the monkeys, and he did so, going through quite a lot of fights. He has a little pet friend named Pipotchi. He appeared in a series of 3D-animated shorts called Rechu Getchu SaruGetChu, which was dubbed by Nicktoons later on. Jimmy also appeared in the short movie: Battle for the Golden Pipo Helm which was shown in theaters along with Beyblade The Movie in Summer 2002. He is the only character that wears a bandage on his nose. He is also probably the character that received the most work on, as of the Ape Escape cast members. He makes a cameo in Ape Escape 3
and returns in Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission as prisoner of Red Monkey that Kakeru and Natsumi must save.
. He is a typical overconfident hothead, and he wants to stop Specter because it sounds like fun. He is also Sayaka's brother. It is assumed they are twins as they are in the same grade. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission he appeared as one of the hostage of Yellow Monkey, but Specter doll disguise itself and bring these microchips from Kakeru and Natsumi and hostage of Pink Monkey alongside of his sister Sayaka that Kakeru and Natsumi must rescue. There is a disambiguation page for him.
, Sayaka is a pop star in training, and wants to save the world because she believes TV should not be used for evil. She is Satoru's sister. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission
, she is a hostage of Pink Monkey (possibly to do with their rivalry in Ape Escape 3
) alongside of her brother Satoru. Some of the monkeys are her fans and upon seeing her will go star struck by sitting on the ground with hearts in their eyes allowing easy capture.
American Voices: Sandy Fox
(P+P)
first appeared in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
and heroine of the series. Her father is a friend of the Professor. she is the Hi-Tech Tournament last Champion and she has a dark past. She is also a mech genius and Robot Battle Champion. In the anime, she was seen wearing her Ape Escape Million Monkeys
attire and starts to have a crush on Kakeru in Episode 6 on Season 2. She is voiced by Sandy Fox
(uncredited) in the American version of Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
. Helga is a nice person, kind and helpful, but sometimes it'll be hard if she is angry. She actually like Spike as well. She is the Fifth member of Team Spike.
(games) Rina Satou (anime)
American Voices: Peggy Small (AE1), Amanda Winn Lee (P+P), Jennifer Hale
(AE: OTL)
UK Voices: Maria Darling
(AE: OTL)
is a computer program that takes the form of a human girl and she is also a virtual girl. Works at the Professor's lab, and helped Kakeru travel through time on his first adventure. In P&P, she appears as a playable character, and in Ape Escape 2
, the player can unlock 4 beginning sketches of her, speculating that she was originally going to be in Ape Escape 2
. She does not appear in Ape Escape 3
. She is now an android in the games and anime. In the anime, she wears her attire from Ape Escape Million Monkeys
and through and throughout Season 1, but she then wears a formal stewardess suit throughout Season 2. The name "Charu" originates from the word 'bacharu', a wasei-eigo
of 'virtual'. She is the Fourth member of Team Spike.
, Pipotchi provides assistance to Hikaru by carrying him if he's short on a jump, and provides him with a cookie if he runs out of health. Pipotchi's name is a portmanteau of two words (Piposaru and the Japanese
word "tomodatchi" meaning "friend"), that combine to create the phrase "friendly monkey helmet".
. She, the Professor and Dr. Tomuki used to be partners in lab experiments. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission, she is the hostage of Blue Monkey.
mini-game "Mesal Gear Solid: Snake Escape". has all of the skills Solid Snake
has shown in his various missions and also resembles him. Peter Lurie
also voices Solid Snake in the English versions instead of David Hayter
.
American Voices: Pete Burrows (AE1), Greg Abbey
(AE2), Charlie Schlatter
(AE3+Academy), Crispin Freeman
(P+P), Dee Bradley Baker
(AE: OTL), Greg Ellis
(cartoon)
UK Voices: Marc Silk
(AE2+3, AE: OTL)
Arenas:
Specter is a white albino monkey who was a preformer at Monkey Park. When the professor, built a prototype monkey helmet and lost it, Specter in curiosity put it on making him evil and smart freed his fellow monkeys and hijacked the lab. When Spike and Jake arrived, they got sucked in the time machine, (main cause of levitation + and snowtendo) which gave Specter lightning power. He built a repulse lift chair and revealed he could speak human language however he brainwashed Hiroki. Kakeru defeated specter and returned Hiroki to normal. Years later, Specter did the same thing again and constructed the fm5; however, Hikaru stopped Specter.
Specter is a fast and smart monkey, who in most games is a horrid and swearing with no mercy. In Ape Escape 3, he often uses a monkey themed robot and his throne and normally wears red pants and a black shredded cape.
/Super Sentai
series.
(games), Tokuyoshi Kawashima
(anime)
American Voices: Greg Abbey
(AE2), Michael Gough
(AE3+Academy)
UK Voices: Richard Pearce (AE2+Academy), Simon Greenall
(AE3)
is a character from the Ape Escape (series) and a member of the Freaky Monkey Five. He makes his appearance in Ape Escape 2
as the first FMF member you fight. In Ape Escape 3
, he is the second. He makes a cameo in P&P as a fan of the player if the player wins the Hoops 1 challenge, and gives the plaer a free outfit. He also stars in the anime wearing a Western outfit with a bag on his shoulder. It is theorized that-as shown in Ape Escape 2
, his only powers involve speed and the use of an energy ring (which he uses to attack Hikaru and is not shown again in Ape Escape 3
). The only particularly outstanding natural quality about him is his intelligence, which is a cut above most monkeys. Being a member of the FMF though, this is normal. Blue Monkey rides around on a motorized unicycle, which is extremely fast, and defeating him requires usage of the Super Hoop. In Ape Escape 3
, it is revealed that Blue Monkey has a crush on Pink Monkey, as he carries around her picture with him at all times. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission, he developed feelings for Aki. In the anime, his new attire recycles some parts from his Ape Escape 3
attire. He has a whip as a weapon, and he is the only character in the anime to speak English and other languages, more than just Japanese. (In Ape Escape Academy
and in the series, his name is Ukki Blue). Blue Monkey has a close resemblance to Indiana Jones in the anime, and there were scenes in the anime episodes that resemble some scenes from the Indiana Jones Movie. In rank of strength, Blue Monkey is the fourth strongest in his group, only beating White Monkey. However, his speed helps him to keep up a higher level of difficulty.
(games) Tomoe Hanba
(anime)
American Voices: Kathleen McInerney
(AE2), Debi Derryberry
(AE3+Academy), Anndi McAfee
(AE3 singing voice)
UK Voices: Rachel Preece (AE2+3)
is the only girl in the Freaky Monkey 5, and the first female villain in the Ape Escape (series). She has a tendency to go berserk when she doesn't get her way. She is a pop star in both Ape Escape 2 and 3, but she has tone deaf in the anime. In 2, when she sees Hikaru, she takes him as a fan member, and sings her new song,” Escape the Ape in You!!" which can be heard in the video section of the Entertainment Center until Hikaru whacks her. She begins to sob, which makes Hikaru sympathetic for her, until she initiates her dark side, “Dark" Pink Monkey which resembles Super Sonic by the hair. In Ape Escape 2
, she is the only main villain to have two sections in her battle (not including Specter). She reappears in P&P as a fan and a Monkey Summon, and reprises her role as a Freaky Monkey Five member in Ape Escape 3
, in which it's revealed that she hates Yellow. She stars in the Ape Escape anime wearing a dress and she is the shortest of the Freaky Monkey Five. She has a special wand that can change male clothes into female clothes, as well as give the wearer feminine mannerisms (As evidenced in episode 26 in series 2; shown by the way Kakeru moves his hands). Pink then embarrasses them by forcing them to pose girlishly then taking pictures of them with a camera, as she did to Kakeru. She also goes berserk in the anime, and takes down anyone who stands in Specter's way. (In Ape Escape Academy
and in the series, her name is Ukki Pink). In rank of strength, she is actually second when compared to the other members. She has plenty of attacks, ranging from energy beams to flames shooting from her hand to force fields and levitation. She could easily be the first with Red, but still has more weakness than Red does.
(games), Hideyuki Umezu
(anime)
American Voices: Greg Abbey
(AE2), Gregg Berger
(AE3+Academy)
UK Voices: Jonathan Keeble (AE2+3, Academy)
is the strongest member of the Freaky Monkey 5. He knows various fighting techniques, but it isn't hard to beat him in any of them. Marking his first appearance in Ape Escape 2
, he kidnaps Pipotchi for the Lethargy Laser. Hikaru pursued him to a dinosaur - filled island, and fought him. Due to strength of heart and coordination, Hikaru had conquered the final member of the FMF. He reappears in AE3 as a karate master, and is a fan you in P&P. He also appears as a summon. In Ape Escape Academy
, he teaches the monkeys. In the anime series, he is wearing a jetpack, wearing his eyes vision goggles, and wears a weird red coat, which looks like it is from Trigun. As previously mentioned, Red Monkey's powers include super strength and speaking (as is for all members of the FMF). He also is proficient in many types of fighting, and can use flatulence to stun his foes. (In Ape Escape Academy
, his name is Ukki Red). In rank of strength (meaning not just physical strength), he is still first but could easily become second to Pink Monkey. His physique allows him to easily strike at an opponent and he has plenty of moves ranging from martial arts to wrestling and boxing.
(anime)
American Voices: Gary Littman (AE2), Phil Proctor (AE3+Academy)
UK Voices: Marc Silk
(AE2+3 & Academy)
is the most intelligent member of the Freaky Monkey 5. He can build various robots, such as Mecha Hikaru and the White Dragon, that usually have at least one major weak spot. In 2, White Monkey gets his hands on Hikaru's data, and creates Mecha Jimmy/Hikaru, unto which White could control. However, Hikaru had managed to defeat Specter, & White foreshadows about their plan about Pipotchi's abduction and the "Lethargy Laser". He makes a cameo appearance as a fan in P&P, and returned as an FMF member in 3. However, instead of being the fourth to fight, he is the first. In Ape Escape anime, he is seen wearing all white, he has two springy cones on his head, and he rides on a flying saucer. He also has a special ray gun that can stop time. (In Ape Escape Academy
, his name is Ukki White). In rank of strength, White Monkey is last.
American Voices: Jimmy Zoppi
(AE2), Steve Blum (AE3+Academy)
UK Voices: David Holt
(AE2+3 & Academy)
is the extremely fat, as well as disturbing, member of the Freaky Monkey 5. He first appeared in Ape Escape 2
. When he eats more Vita-Z bananas than he's supposed to, he can grow to sizes equal to that of a skyscraper's. When he did, Hikaru had to fight him by waiting for him to do a rush attack, then hitting him with the stun club. In P&P, he is referred through a fan letter, saying that he needs false teeth. He reappears in AE3 as a ninja, reprising his role as a Freaky Monkey Five member. In the Ape Escape anime, he is wearing as a chef and carries a giant fork with him. (This could be a reference to Final Fantasy IX
's Quina Quen, a genderless creature much like Yellow Monkey a male who would love to be female).
Yellow Monkey is very strong, though nowhere near as strong as Red Monkey, and despite his size and build he is actually very swift. Yellow Monkey is one of the most interesting members of the FMF, as he is the only member whose body color is the same as in his name (excluding Pink and White) and his physical appearance has been changed so much that he's barely even noticeable as a monkey. This may be in part due to Vita-Z bananas, which seem to have increased his size greatly. This is revealed when you defeat his giant form in the second game, and he is shrunk to the point where he's almost smaller than Pipotchi. Though it's revealed that Yellow Monkey is a male, it should be noted that he has an extremely feminine voice. In Ape Escape Academy
, his name is Ukki Yellow. In rank of strength, Yellow Monkey lies within the range of third strongest. His different styles of fighting help keep a battle going, but he doesn't have as many attacks as Pink or Red.
(AEMM), Shinichi Namiki (anime)
The biggest of the group. Pipotron G's species is a Gorilla
. He saved Natsumi and Charu from the falling ceiling in Ape Escape Million Monkeys
. According to the official Japanese site for Ape Escape Million Monkeys, they stated that there was supposed to be a cutscene where G gets rescued but it never made it into the game. The cutscene could have explained why G was able to be in the High Tech Tournament in Coliseum Mode.
). He is the leader of the new species of Pipotrons created by a mad scientist who's greed over Haruka's father's disc. Pipotron J's species of primate is the Ring-tailed lemur
. He's already alive, but is unknown if he will appear in future games.
(AEMM), Takuya Kirimoto
(anime)
A Pipotron that has long arms and is a Computer maniac. He created Virus Charu to stop Kakeru or Specter to get the Grid Core. Pipotron Kuratsuku's species is the lar gibbon
according to the official Japanese Ape Escape Million Monkeys website.
(AEMM), Umeda Kikumi (anime)
Pipotron Meta is a Pipotron that can turn into anything. Pipotron Meta's species is a Tarsier
according to the official Japanese website for Ape Escape Million Monkeys. In the anime, he almost always says "Gari" at the end of his sentences.
(games), Tomohiro Nishimura
(Pipotron Red), Takuma Suzuki (Pipotron Blue) and Fushigi Yamada
(Pipotron Yellow) (anime)
American Voices: Gregg Berger
(Pipotron Red), Michael Gough
(Pipotron Blue) and Steven Blum
(Pipotron Yellow) (Ape Escape Academy)
The three original Pipotrons. Premiered in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
. None of them can speak coherent English or any other language. In the TV series, Pipotrons can speak Japanese, except Pipotron Yellow, who can only say "Pipo". In Ape Escape 3, they are obtainable through a password and can be caught.
in Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed.
. Due to a science experiment gone wrong a few years before the series began, Tomoki wears a Pipo Helmet underneath a giant yellow afro wig. After defeated by Sayaka and Satoru, Specter finds out and ridicules him. As a result, Tomoki switches his allegiance to Sayaka and Satoru.
. By one side, Mother Tentacle/Tentakuru is the Major Mutant Of the Tentacle/Tentakurus, was defeated byKakeru or Specter, Her special Attacks are shooting Slime pellets From her tentacles, as like The Hyper Ray attack. Her minor creatures, the Tentakurus are similar to her, but they can not shoot a Hyper ray like her mother.
By another side, Burobu/Burobukoa is the Major Mutant of the Burobus, Giant Burobus and last Boss from Ape Escape Million Monkeys
, He can summon Baby Tentacle/Tentakurus, as like Baby Burobu/Burobukoa. His Special Attacks are Attacking with his claws charged in electricity, Summon Mutants, And a Giga Ray. He cannot be defeated unless if your character Haves the lethargy laser. His Minor creatures are the Baby Burobus and Giant Burobus, Amoeba-like creatures.
. In the anime, he is the one who ordered J to give Specter a Monkey Helmet. In Ape Escape Million Monkeys, he uses Meta's transformation ability to pose as Specter and gain control the monkey army, however his plan backfires when he is betrayed by J after killing the other three Super Pipotrons. It is implied that he died when the battleship shot by the laser turret crashed, but like Pipotron J there is a reasonable amount of questionability behind his death.
that wants dominate the Virtual World and the Virtual Space. It resembles MCP From TRON, and Andross in the SNES Star Fox game. He appears in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
and is voiced by Beau Billingslea
(uncredited) in the American version.
(cartoon)
Japanese Voices: Fushigi Yamada
, Kikumi Umeda, Shinichi Namiki (anime)
is the generic term for the regular monkeys that are caught by Spike, Jimmy, or any other character with a net. They are named after the Peak Point helmets they wear ('Pipo' being an abbreviation of 'Peak Point'). Their personality, behaviour and skills can often be determined by the colour of their pants. There are 7 types of Pipo Monkeys: yellow, light blue, blue, black, white, green and red. Sometimes, they are described as unknown, if they are wearing something that is not a pair of coloured shorts, making them stand out. Examples include Pipo Monkeys wearing Super hero costumes. Sometimes they could be playable. In the games, they make various monkey noises, while in the anime and cartoon series, they frequently use the word, , the Japanese word for 'ook'. They also feature in Metal Gear Solid 3 in a mode called 'Snake vs Ape'.
and Ratchet and Clank. A monkey with Spike's appearance also appears in the anime, who acts like Spike and uses a net that turns anything caught in it into stone.
Ape Escape
Ape Escape is a platform game published, produced and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was originally released in 1999. It was re-released for the Sony Greatest Hits and Best for Family line-ups in 2000; for the Platinum Range in 2001; and for the PSone Books...
series. From Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
onwards, the UK versions of the games feature Japanese names. The American versions of the games have one set of new English names, while the UK version of Ape Escape one has its own set of English names. All of these characters have been created by Sony Computer Entertainment
Sony Computer Entertainment
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. The voices for Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
are uncredited.
Main Heroes
The following characters have starred in at least one of the many games in the Ape Escape series. The American games use one set of new English names, and the UK version of Ape EscapeApe Escape
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uses another set of English names while the Japanese games and UK games following Ape Escape 2 use the Japanese names. There are also other names that were used for characters in the UK version of the first Ape Escape.
Kakeru
Japanese Voices: Fujiko TakimotoFujiko Takimoto
is a Japanese voice actress born in Osaka, Japan who is famous for her part in voicing child Link from The Legend of Zelda series. She is currently affiliated with Arts Vision.-Anime:*Captain Tsubasa *Mahoujin Guru Guru...
(games) Shizuka Ishikawa
Shizuka Ishikawa
, also known under the name is a Japanese voice actress who specializes in voicing characters in adult video games. She is a member of the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society.-Anime:*Comic Party*Croquette!*Dokkiri Doctor...
(anime)
American Voices: Scott McGregor (AE1), Dan Green
Dan Green (voice actor)
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(AE2), Barbara Goodson
Barbara Goodson
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(P+P), Richard Steven Horvitz
Richard Steven Horvitz
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(AE: OTL)
UK Voices: Richard Pearce (AE2), Mark Silk
Mark Silk
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(AE: OTL)
is the main character of Ape Escape
Ape Escape
Ape Escape is a platform game published, produced and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was originally released in 1999. It was re-released for the Sony Greatest Hits and Best for Family line-ups in 2000; for the Platinum Range in 2001; and for the PSone Books...
, Ape Escape Million Monkeys
Ape Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
and Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission, makes an appearance in Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
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, has a cameo in Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
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and is one of the characters in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
. He also appears as the lead character in the anime Sarusaru Getchu. He is the First member and Leader of Team Spike.
Hiroki
Japanese Voices: Kazue IkuraKazue Ikura
is a Japanese voice actress who works for Aoni Production. She worked under the name from 1991 to 1995. She was previously affiliated with theater groups/production companies 劇舎燐, 俳協, Production Baobab and NABEYA....
(games) Junko Minagawa
Junko Minagawa
is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Haikyo. She is well known for voicing young boys, although she has done "feminine" lady roles, as well as flirtatious women. She has also sang some of the openings and endings of the anime Prince of Tennis as well as vocal tracks and singles for this...
(anime)
American Voices: Peter Bayham (AE1), Derek Stephen Prince
Derek Stephen Prince
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(P+P), Joshua Seth
Joshua Seth
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(AE: OTL)
UK Voices: Mark Silk
Mark Silk
Mark Silk is a professor of religion in public life at Trinity College and the editor of Religion in the News, which is published by the college. He was born in Cambridge, Mass. in 1950 and graduated from Harvard College in 1972. In 1982 he earned a Ph.D. in medieval history from Harvard...
(AE: OTL)
is Spike's best friend, and usually his biggest rival. He's often unwillingly controlled by Specter ("completely reborn," says Specter). He was supposed to be in the storyline for Ape Escape Million Monkeys, but the cutscene where Team Spike or Specter encounters him was removed from the game according to the official Ape Escape Million Monkeys website. Instead he is a playable character in Coliseum Mode and Multiplayer mode. In the anime series, He is the son of a rich family and has a huge crush on Natsumi. He carries a picture of her with him and dreams about her nearly every time. He ultimately did a lot of heroic things in the anime to save Natsumi, when he saved Natsumi from the evil gone crazy Pink Monkey in Episode 36 Season 2 (protecting Natsumi from behind, and let Pink Monkey hit him instead). Hiroki will do anything to win Natsumi's heart.
Professor/Dr.Ozel
Japanese Voices: Jōji YanamiJoji Yanami
is a Japanese voice actor currently represented by Aoni Production.- Television :* Ookami Shōnen Ken , Boss* Hustle Punch , Professor Garigari/Garigari Hagase* Osomatsu-kun , Tou-san...
(games), Hideyuki Umezu
Hideyuki Umezu
is a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce.-Anime:* Bakugan Battle Brawlers * Blood+ * Bonobono * Death Note * Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood...
(anime)
American Voices: Michael Sousa (AE1), Jay Snyder
Dan Green (voice actor)
Daniel Alexander Green , is an American voice actor, voice director and script adapter who has worked for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post and Central Park Media...
(AE2), Simon Prescott
Simon Prescott
Simon Prescott Born in Brooklyn,New York 26 May 1936;has many Stage,TV & Film credits...also has many V.O. credits including Japanese Anime Cartoon Series and Video games; He has also voice-matched and dubbed many Foreign & Domestic films.-Anime:...
(P+P), Phil Proctor (AE: OTL+3), Eric Bauza
Eric Bauza
Eric Adrian Bauza is a Canadian-American voice actor and artist. His notable roles include Stimpy of Ren and Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon and Slip & Slide D'Peel of Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island. He also voices Rodolfo/White Pantera for El Tigre on Nickelodeon, Storm Shadow, Destro, and Tunnel...
(cartoon
Ape Escape (cartoon series)
Ape Escape is a series of cartoon shorts developed by Frederator Studios, Hawaii Film Partners, Project 51 Productions and Showcase Entertainment for Nicktoons. It is based on the Ape Escape video game series, with the characters and designs based on Ape Escape 2 in particular, and focuses around...
)
UK Voices: Johnathan Keeble (AE2+3, AE: OTL)
is Natsumi's grandfather and the inventor of the Peak Point Helmets (also known as Pipo Helmets). He is a good man at heart, though he can be a little distracted at times. He handles things in the lab and creates gadgets for Kakeru to use. He appears in Ape Escape
Ape Escape
Ape Escape is a platform game published, produced and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was originally released in 1999. It was re-released for the Sony Greatest Hits and Best for Family line-ups in 2000; for the Platinum Range in 2001; and for the PSone Books...
, Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
, has a cameo in Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
, is one of the characters in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
and appears in Ape Escape Million Monkeys
Ape Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission, he has been captured by White Monkey. He also appears in the anime and Frederator cartoon. In Ape Escape (1999), his name is revealed to be Dr. Ozel in the training rooms, but the Ape Escape cast call him Professor in both the Japanese and English versions of the game.
Natsumi
Japanese Voices: Tomoko KawakamiTomoko Kawakami
was a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo. Having graduated from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, Kawakami was affiliated with Production Baobab at the time of her death.-Career:...
American Voices: Christiane Crawford (AE1), Rachael Lillis
Rachael Lillis
Rachael Lillis is an American actress and voice actress. She studied acting in Boston and New York City and has appeared in various theater and independent films....
(AE2), Amber Hood
Amber Hood
Amber Hood is an American voice actress in animation and video games.-Animated series:*Blood+ — Kaori*Codename: Kids Next Door — Jessica*The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy — Sassy Cat...
(AE3, AE: OTL), Wendee Lee
Wendee Lee
Wendee Lee is an American voice actress. While she has done voice work for many video games as well as several episodes in the Power Rangers franchise, she is particularly prolific in the dubbing of anime. As of April 2009, with 223 credits to her name, she has more credits in this medium than any...
(P+P), Annie Mumolo
Annie Mumolo
Annie Mumolo is an American actress and screenwriter. She was born in Irvine, California.-Acting:She is a member of the improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings. She appeared in the 2005 feature film Bewitched, and television shows such as The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, Out of...
(cartoon)
UK Voices: Rachel Preece (AE2+3), Maria Darling
Maria Darling
Maria Darling is an English voice actress who regularly provides character voices for children's television programmes in the UK and the US, as well as videogames such as the Professor Layton series and the UK versions of the Ape Escape franchise....
(AE: OTL)
Professor's Granddaughter. Helps keep the lab in shape and makes sure that the Pipo Monkeys get caught. She is 14 years old in the first game and 16 in later games. She is the inventor of the new Pipo helmet that can let Kakeru and his friends control the monkeys by placing it on the regular Pipo Helmet. She can be very short tempered, once getting angry at Kakeru when he didn't rescue her as quickly as she wanted. She appears in Ape Escape
Ape Escape
Ape Escape is a platform game published, produced and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was originally released in 1999. It was re-released for the Sony Greatest Hits and Best for Family line-ups in 2000; for the Platinum Range in 2001; and for the PSone Books...
, Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
, Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
, Ape Escape Million Monkeys
Ape Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
and Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission
Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission
Saru! Get You! SaruSaru Big Mission is a video game in the Ape Escape series released in Japan for the PlayStation Portable system. It is the latest game in the series made by Japan Studio...
where she gets shrunk alongside Spike by Specter. She also appears in the anime and Frederator cartoon. She is the Third member of Team Spike.
Hikaru
Japanese Voices: Motoko KumaiMotoko Kumai
is a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. Her most notable roles are Takao Kinomiya on Beyblade and Syaoran Li on Cardcaptor Sakura. From December 21, 2006 until October 2007, Motoko left her voice career due to an illness requiring medical treatment....
(AE2), Kumiko Higa
Kumiko Higa
is a Japanese female seiyū. She is part of 81 Produce. Kumiko is famous for her role in the Megaman series as Lan Hikari.-Anime:Best Student Council as Sachiko Iijima Bokurano as Maki AnoD.Gray-man as Daisya Barry...
(SSBM)
American Voices: Veronica Taylor
Veronica Taylor
Veronica Taylor is an American voice actress. Taylor is best known for her dubbing work in English-language anime adaptations, in particular for voicing Ash Ketchum in the English dub of the Japanese anime, Pokémon....
(AE2, uncredited), Annie Mumolo
Annie Mumolo
Annie Mumolo is an American actress and screenwriter. She was born in Irvine, California.-Acting:She is a member of the improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings. She appeared in the 2005 feature film Bewitched, and television shows such as The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, Out of...
(cartoon)
UK Voices: David Holt
David Holt
David Holt is a musician. He is dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories. Holt plays ten acoustic instruments and has released numerous recordings of traditional mountain music and southern folktales...
(AE2)
is Spike's cousin. Accidentally started off the events in Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
when he inadvertently caused a number of Pipo helmets to teleported to the Monkey Park. He is one year younger than Spike. It was stated in a page of PlayStation magazine that his dream was to become a true hero. Like Kakeru, he is kind, brave, persistent, and simple-minded. Natsumi put him in the line to catch the monkeys, and he did so, going through quite a lot of fights. He has a little pet friend named Pipotchi. He appeared in a series of 3D-animated shorts called Rechu Getchu SaruGetChu, which was dubbed by Nicktoons later on. Jimmy also appeared in the short movie: Battle for the Golden Pipo Helm which was shown in theaters along with Beyblade The Movie in Summer 2002. He is the only character that wears a bandage on his nose. He is also probably the character that received the most work on, as of the Ape Escape cast members. He makes a cameo in Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
and returns in Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission as prisoner of Red Monkey that Kakeru and Natsumi must save.
Satoru
is the male star of Ape Escape 3Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
. He is a typical overconfident hothead, and he wants to stop Specter because it sounds like fun. He is also Sayaka's brother. It is assumed they are twins as they are in the same grade. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission he appeared as one of the hostage of Yellow Monkey, but Specter doll disguise itself and bring these microchips from Kakeru and Natsumi and hostage of Pink Monkey alongside of his sister Sayaka that Kakeru and Natsumi must rescue. There is a disambiguation page for him.
Sayaka
is the female star of Ape Escape 3Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
, Sayaka is a pop star in training, and wants to save the world because she believes TV should not be used for evil. She is Satoru's sister. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission
Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission
Saru! Get You! SaruSaru Big Mission is a video game in the Ape Escape series released in Japan for the PlayStation Portable system. It is the latest game in the series made by Japan Studio...
, she is a hostage of Pink Monkey (possibly to do with their rivalry in Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
) alongside of her brother Satoru. Some of the monkeys are her fans and upon seeing her will go star struck by sitting on the ground with hearts in their eyes allowing easy capture.
Haruka
Japanese Voice: Tomoe HanbaTomoe Hanba
is a Japanese voice actress who works for Arts Vision.-Anime:* Etna Makai Senki Disgaea* Phil Phleira Deed in The Candidate for Goddess* Viro in Elemental Gelade* Aura and Moogle in Final Fantasy: Unlimited* Maki Amakasu in Iketeru Futari...
American Voices: Sandy Fox
Sandy Fox
Sandra Marie "Sandy" Fox is an American voice actress who has had numerous roles in various animated cartoon and Japanese anime series, and video games....
(P+P)
first appeared in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
and heroine of the series. Her father is a friend of the Professor. she is the Hi-Tech Tournament last Champion and she has a dark past. She is also a mech genius and Robot Battle Champion. In the anime, she was seen wearing her Ape Escape Million Monkeys
Ape Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
attire and starts to have a crush on Kakeru in Episode 6 on Season 2. She is voiced by Sandy Fox
Sandy Fox
Sandra Marie "Sandy" Fox is an American voice actress who has had numerous roles in various animated cartoon and Japanese anime series, and video games....
(uncredited) in the American version of Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
. Helga is a nice person, kind and helpful, but sometimes it'll be hard if she is angry. She actually like Spike as well. She is the Fifth member of Team Spike.
Supporting Heroes
The following characters have never had a major role, but are still helpful to the heroes of the series. Some of these characters starred in minigames, or a spin-off, but are still somewhat less important than the above characters.Charu
Japanese Voices: Tomoko KawakamiTomoko Kawakami
was a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo. Having graduated from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, Kawakami was affiliated with Production Baobab at the time of her death.-Career:...
(games) Rina Satou (anime)
American Voices: Peggy Small (AE1), Amanda Winn Lee (P+P), Jennifer Hale
Jennifer Hale
Jennifer Hale is a Canadian-born American actress and singer best known for her voice over work in video games like Grandia II, the Mass Effect trilogy, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Tales of Symphonia, the Metroid Prime trilogy, the Metal Gear Solid games, Brütal Legend, and Disney's...
(AE: OTL)
UK Voices: Maria Darling
Maria Darling
Maria Darling is an English voice actress who regularly provides character voices for children's television programmes in the UK and the US, as well as videogames such as the Professor Layton series and the UK versions of the Ape Escape franchise....
(AE: OTL)
is a computer program that takes the form of a human girl and she is also a virtual girl. Works at the Professor's lab, and helped Kakeru travel through time on his first adventure. In P&P, she appears as a playable character, and in Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
, the player can unlock 4 beginning sketches of her, speculating that she was originally going to be in Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
. She does not appear in Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
. She is now an android in the games and anime. In the anime, she wears her attire from Ape Escape Million Monkeys
Ape Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
and through and throughout Season 1, but she then wears a formal stewardess suit throughout Season 2. The name "Charu" originates from the word 'bacharu', a wasei-eigo
Wasei-eigo
are Japanese pseudo-Anglicisms: English constructions not used in the English-speaking world or by native English speakers, but that appear in Japanese. This should not be confused for foreign words gairaigo, which generally refer to words from European languages, especially American English...
of 'virtual'. She is the Fourth member of Team Spike.
Pipotchi
is Hikaru's pet Pipo Monkey. He wears a special Monkey Helmet, designed so that he remains calm and friendly instead of turning evil. The technology from the helmet was used for the Lethargy Laser so that Specter could happily take over as he pleased. Fortunately, Hikaru stopped it in time. He talks by saying Pipo which is the first part of his name. In Ape Escape 2Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
, Pipotchi provides assistance to Hikaru by carrying him if he's short on a jump, and provides him with a cookie if he runs out of health. Pipotchi's name is a portmanteau of two words (Piposaru and the Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
word "tomodatchi" meaning "friend"), that combine to create the phrase "friendly monkey helmet".
Akie
is Sayaka and Satoru's aunt. She made her first appearance in Ape Escape 3Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
. She, the Professor and Dr. Tomuki used to be partners in lab experiments. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission, she is the hostage of Blue Monkey.
Pipo Snake
Starred in the Ape Escape 3Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
mini-game "Mesal Gear Solid: Snake Escape". has all of the skills Solid Snake
Solid Snake
Metal Gear, initially released in 1987, introduces Solid Snake, the rookie recruit of the elite special-forces unit FOXHOUND. Snake is sent by team leader Big Boss into the rogue nation Outer Heaven to rescue his missing teammate Gray Fox and discover who or what the "METAL GEAR" mentioned is, and...
has shown in his various missions and also resembles him. Peter Lurie
Peter Lurie
Peter Hill Lurie is an American television personality, Sports anchor and voice actor who has worked in several television shows, movies, and dubbed anime, since the mid-1990s. He is well known as the voice of Vulcan Raven in the Metal Gear Solid video game series, and the Marvel Comics...
also voices Solid Snake in the English versions instead of David Hayter
David Hayter
David Hayter is a Canadian-American voice and screen actor and screenwriter. He is best known for providing the English voices of Solid Snake and Big Boss in the Metal Gear video game series, and for writing the screenplay for X-Men and co-writing the screenplay for The Scorpion King and X2...
.
Touko
is one of the player's friends in PlayStation Move Ape Escape, who wears a bandana on her head.Tsukushi
is another one of the player's friends in PlayStation Move Ape Escape who has orange hair.Major Villains
The following characters have been a major boss in at least one of the many games in the Ape Escape series.Specter
Japanese Voices: Chika SakamotoChika Sakamoto
is a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo affiliated with Arts Vision.-Television animation:*Baby and Me *Ashita no Nadja *Legend of the Mystical Ninja *Fighting Foodons *Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ...
American Voices: Pete Burrows (AE1), Greg Abbey
Frank Frankson
Gregory Abbey , also known under the aliases Frank Frankson and John Campbell, is an American voice actor who is known for working with 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post and Central Park Media...
(AE2), Charlie Schlatter
Charlie Schlatter
Charles Thomas "Charlie" Schlatter is an American actor. He has starred in numerous TV series and films, and is well-known for his role in the series Diagnosis: Murder as Dr. Jesse Travis with Dick Van Dyke, and for his role in the film 18 Again! with George Burns...
(AE3+Academy), Crispin Freeman
Crispin Freeman
Crispin McDougal Freeman is an American voice actor, and Mythology scholar. His roles have included Alucard from Hellsing, Kyon from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Karasu from Noein, Togusa from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, as Holland Novak from Eureka Seven, Touga Kiriyu in...
(P+P), Dee Bradley Baker
Dee Bradley Baker
Dee Bradley Baker is an American voice actor. He is noted as his long-running-role as Klaus Heissler in American Dad! and other various characters including Squilliam Fancyson in the hit TV series SpongeBob SquarePants, Nightcrawler in X-Men: Legends and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance...
(AE: OTL), Greg Ellis
Greg Ellis (actor)
Greg Ellis is an English actor known for his TV, movie, and video game voice over work. He has appeared in films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean series, the 2009 Star Trek film , Titanic, Beowulf, To End All Wars, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith...
(cartoon)
UK Voices: Marc Silk
Marc Silk
Marc Silk is a voice actor from Solihull, England.His work includes appearances in Chicken Run and as the U.S. voice of Bob in Bob the Builder, the roles of Aks Moe in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and Johnny Bravo, and commissions for Disney.- Animation & Cartoons :* Bob The Builder -...
(AE2+3, AE: OTL)
Arenas:
- Peak Point Matix (Space)
- Moon Base
- Chop Rocket
- Moon Arc Colony
Specter is a white albino monkey who was a preformer at Monkey Park. When the professor, built a prototype monkey helmet and lost it, Specter in curiosity put it on making him evil and smart freed his fellow monkeys and hijacked the lab. When Spike and Jake arrived, they got sucked in the time machine, (main cause of levitation + and snowtendo) which gave Specter lightning power. He built a repulse lift chair and revealed he could speak human language however he brainwashed Hiroki. Kakeru defeated specter and returned Hiroki to normal. Years later, Specter did the same thing again and constructed the fm5; however, Hikaru stopped Specter.
Specter is a fast and smart monkey, who in most games is a horrid and swearing with no mercy. In Ape Escape 3, he often uses a monkey themed robot and his throne and normally wears red pants and a black shredded cape.
The Freaky Monkey Five
Specter's top monkey warriors. Each of them has a very high intelligence (but not as high as Specter's) with their own personal quirks and traits. They are a parody of the Power RangersPower Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
/Super Sentai
Super Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
series.
Blue Monkey
Japanese Voices: Takahiro SakuraiTakahiro Sakurai
is a voice actor who was born in Aichi. He is a member of 81 Produce; his height is .Many of his roles are handsome men. However, he has also voiced reluctant heroes as well as the occasional villain...
(games), Tokuyoshi Kawashima
Tokuyoshi Kawashima
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with 81 Produce.- Roles :* Ah! My Goddess: The Movie as Miwa* Ayakashi Ayashi as Houzaburo Ogasawara* D.Gray-man as Mark * Emma - A Victorian Romance as Willam Jones* Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood as Riddle...
(anime)
American Voices: Greg Abbey
Frank Frankson
Gregory Abbey , also known under the aliases Frank Frankson and John Campbell, is an American voice actor who is known for working with 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post and Central Park Media...
(AE2), Michael Gough
Michael Gough (voice actor)
Michael Gough is an American voice actor and singer.-Television roles:*Dog from WordWorld* Don Diego de la Vega and The lead role in The New Adventures of Zorro* "Goof Troop" - Fester Swollen...
(AE3+Academy)
UK Voices: Richard Pearce (AE2+Academy), Simon Greenall
Simon Greenall
Simon Greenall is a British actor, writer and voice artist from Longtown in Cumbria. He has appeared in a wide variety of roles in television, film, radio and the theatre, and is probably best known for his role as Michael in the TV series I'm Alan Partridge and as the voice of headmaster Iqbal in...
(AE3)
- AE 2: Unicyclist
- AE 3: Cowboy
- AE Anime/SS Big Mission: Indiana Jones Like
is a character from the Ape Escape (series) and a member of the Freaky Monkey Five. He makes his appearance in Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
as the first FMF member you fight. In Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
, he is the second. He makes a cameo in P&P as a fan of the player if the player wins the Hoops 1 challenge, and gives the plaer a free outfit. He also stars in the anime wearing a Western outfit with a bag on his shoulder. It is theorized that-as shown in Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
, his only powers involve speed and the use of an energy ring (which he uses to attack Hikaru and is not shown again in Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
). The only particularly outstanding natural quality about him is his intelligence, which is a cut above most monkeys. Being a member of the FMF though, this is normal. Blue Monkey rides around on a motorized unicycle, which is extremely fast, and defeating him requires usage of the Super Hoop. In Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
, it is revealed that Blue Monkey has a crush on Pink Monkey, as he carries around her picture with him at all times. In Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission, he developed feelings for Aki. In the anime, his new attire recycles some parts from his Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
attire. He has a whip as a weapon, and he is the only character in the anime to speak English and other languages, more than just Japanese. (In Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy, also known as Ape Academy in Europe and Piposaru Academia: Dossari! Sarugee Daizenshuu in Japan, is a game for the PlayStation Portable system that consists of a collection of 45 mini-games, many of which borrow from elements of Ape Escape 2. The game was first released in Japan...
and in the series, his name is Ukki Blue). Blue Monkey has a close resemblance to Indiana Jones in the anime, and there were scenes in the anime episodes that resemble some scenes from the Indiana Jones Movie. In rank of strength, Blue Monkey is the fourth strongest in his group, only beating White Monkey. However, his speed helps him to keep up a higher level of difficulty.
Pink Monkey
Japanese Voices: Miyuki MatsushitaMiyuki Matsushita
' is a seiyū who is affiliated with Arts Vision.-TV Anime:* Bush Baby, Little Angel of the Grasslands * Saiyuki * The Twelve Kingdoms * Wedding Peach -Game:* Ape Escape...
(games) Tomoe Hanba
Tomoe Hanba
is a Japanese voice actress who works for Arts Vision.-Anime:* Etna Makai Senki Disgaea* Phil Phleira Deed in The Candidate for Goddess* Viro in Elemental Gelade* Aura and Moogle in Final Fantasy: Unlimited* Maki Amakasu in Iketeru Futari...
(anime)
American Voices: Kathleen McInerney
Veronica Taylor
Veronica Taylor is an American voice actress. Taylor is best known for her dubbing work in English-language anime adaptations, in particular for voicing Ash Ketchum in the English dub of the Japanese anime, Pokémon....
(AE2), Debi Derryberry
Debi Derryberry
Debi Derryberry is an American voice actress, singer, composer and kids' entertainer who won an American Anime Award.-History:...
(AE3+Academy), Anndi McAfee
Anndi McAfee
Anndi Lynn McAfee is an American actress, voice actress and the older sister of Scott McAfee.-Biography/Career:McAfee was born in Los Angeles, California. She started performing on stage when she was 7 years old and began working on film projects a year later...
(AE3 singing voice)
UK Voices: Rachel Preece (AE2+3)
- AE 2: Tropical Singer
- AE 3: Genie Like Singer
- AE Anime/SS Big Mission: Toddler/Child
is the only girl in the Freaky Monkey 5, and the first female villain in the Ape Escape (series). She has a tendency to go berserk when she doesn't get her way. She is a pop star in both Ape Escape 2 and 3, but she has tone deaf in the anime. In 2, when she sees Hikaru, she takes him as a fan member, and sings her new song,” Escape the Ape in You!!" which can be heard in the video section of the Entertainment Center until Hikaru whacks her. She begins to sob, which makes Hikaru sympathetic for her, until she initiates her dark side, “Dark" Pink Monkey which resembles Super Sonic by the hair. In Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
, she is the only main villain to have two sections in her battle (not including Specter). She reappears in P&P as a fan and a Monkey Summon, and reprises her role as a Freaky Monkey Five member in Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
, in which it's revealed that she hates Yellow. She stars in the Ape Escape anime wearing a dress and she is the shortest of the Freaky Monkey Five. She has a special wand that can change male clothes into female clothes, as well as give the wearer feminine mannerisms (As evidenced in episode 26 in series 2; shown by the way Kakeru moves his hands). Pink then embarrasses them by forcing them to pose girlishly then taking pictures of them with a camera, as she did to Kakeru. She also goes berserk in the anime, and takes down anyone who stands in Specter's way. (In Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy, also known as Ape Academy in Europe and Piposaru Academia: Dossari! Sarugee Daizenshuu in Japan, is a game for the PlayStation Portable system that consists of a collection of 45 mini-games, many of which borrow from elements of Ape Escape 2. The game was first released in Japan...
and in the series, her name is Ukki Pink). In rank of strength, she is actually second when compared to the other members. She has plenty of attacks, ranging from energy beams to flames shooting from her hand to force fields and levitation. She could easily be the first with Red, but still has more weakness than Red does.
Red Monkey
Japanese Voices: Daisuke GōriDaisuke Gori
was a Japanese voice actor, narrator and actor from Kōtō, Tokyo. Throughout his life, he was attached to TV Talent Center Tokyo, Yoshizawa Theatre School and then Mausu Promotion; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. His real name, as well as his former stage name, was...
(games), Hideyuki Umezu
Hideyuki Umezu
is a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce.-Anime:* Bakugan Battle Brawlers * Blood+ * Bonobono * Death Note * Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood...
(anime)
American Voices: Greg Abbey
Frank Frankson
Gregory Abbey , also known under the aliases Frank Frankson and John Campbell, is an American voice actor who is known for working with 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post and Central Park Media...
(AE2), Gregg Berger
Gregg Berger
Greggory "Gregg" Berger is an American voice actor, who is known for his longtime role as Odie the dog from the Garfield franchise...
(AE3+Academy)
UK Voices: Jonathan Keeble (AE2+3, Academy)
- AE 2: Wrestler
- AE 3: Martial Artist
- AE Anime/SS Big Mission: Astronaut Like
is the strongest member of the Freaky Monkey 5. He knows various fighting techniques, but it isn't hard to beat him in any of them. Marking his first appearance in Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
, he kidnaps Pipotchi for the Lethargy Laser. Hikaru pursued him to a dinosaur - filled island, and fought him. Due to strength of heart and coordination, Hikaru had conquered the final member of the FMF. He reappears in AE3 as a karate master, and is a fan you in P&P. He also appears as a summon. In Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy, also known as Ape Academy in Europe and Piposaru Academia: Dossari! Sarugee Daizenshuu in Japan, is a game for the PlayStation Portable system that consists of a collection of 45 mini-games, many of which borrow from elements of Ape Escape 2. The game was first released in Japan...
, he teaches the monkeys. In the anime series, he is wearing a jetpack, wearing his eyes vision goggles, and wears a weird red coat, which looks like it is from Trigun. As previously mentioned, Red Monkey's powers include super strength and speaking (as is for all members of the FMF). He also is proficient in many types of fighting, and can use flatulence to stun his foes. (In Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy, also known as Ape Academy in Europe and Piposaru Academia: Dossari! Sarugee Daizenshuu in Japan, is a game for the PlayStation Portable system that consists of a collection of 45 mini-games, many of which borrow from elements of Ape Escape 2. The game was first released in Japan...
, his name is Ukki Red). In rank of strength (meaning not just physical strength), he is still first but could easily become second to Pink Monkey. His physique allows him to easily strike at an opponent and he has plenty of moves ranging from martial arts to wrestling and boxing.
White Monkey
Japanese Voices: Kenichi Ogata (AE2+3), Tomohiro NishimuraTomohiro Nishimura
Tomohiro Nishimura is a seiyū, actor, and singer-songwriter born on February 2, 1961 in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He used to be employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce...
(anime)
American Voices: Gary Littman (AE2), Phil Proctor (AE3+Academy)
UK Voices: Marc Silk
Marc Silk
Marc Silk is a voice actor from Solihull, England.His work includes appearances in Chicken Run and as the U.S. voice of Bob in Bob the Builder, the roles of Aks Moe in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and Johnny Bravo, and commissions for Disney.- Animation & Cartoons :* Bob The Builder -...
(AE2+3 & Academy)
- AE 2: Mecha Jimmy
- AE 3: White Dragon
- AE Anime/SS Big Mission: White Monkeyhead w/ Mecha Tail
is the most intelligent member of the Freaky Monkey 5. He can build various robots, such as Mecha Hikaru and the White Dragon, that usually have at least one major weak spot. In 2, White Monkey gets his hands on Hikaru's data, and creates Mecha Jimmy/Hikaru, unto which White could control. However, Hikaru had managed to defeat Specter, & White foreshadows about their plan about Pipotchi's abduction and the "Lethargy Laser". He makes a cameo appearance as a fan in P&P, and returned as an FMF member in 3. However, instead of being the fourth to fight, he is the first. In Ape Escape anime, he is seen wearing all white, he has two springy cones on his head, and he rides on a flying saucer. He also has a special ray gun that can stop time. (In Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy, also known as Ape Academy in Europe and Piposaru Academia: Dossari! Sarugee Daizenshuu in Japan, is a game for the PlayStation Portable system that consists of a collection of 45 mini-games, many of which borrow from elements of Ape Escape 2. The game was first released in Japan...
, his name is Ukki White). In rank of strength, White Monkey is last.
Yellow Monkey
Japanese Voices: Shouto Kashii (games), Takuma Suzuki (anime)American Voices: Jimmy Zoppi
Jimmy Zoppi
Jimmy Zoppi , sometimes credited as Billy Beach and James Carter Cathcart, is an American bassist, vocalist, and voice-over artist. He has been playing with bands since high school and has been a bassist and vocalist of the Carter Cathcart Band since 1981. Zoppi's first voiceover part was O.G...
(AE2), Steve Blum (AE3+Academy)
UK Voices: David Holt
David Holt
David Holt is a musician. He is dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories. Holt plays ten acoustic instruments and has released numerous recordings of traditional mountain music and southern folktales...
(AE2+3 & Academy)
- AE 2: Sumo Wreslter
- AE 3: Ninja
- AE Anime/SS Big Missin: Chef
is the extremely fat, as well as disturbing, member of the Freaky Monkey 5. He first appeared in Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is a platform video game developed by Sony and published by Sony in Japan and Europe, while Ubisoft published it in North America for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 18, 2001, and was later released in Europe on March 14, 2003, and in North...
. When he eats more Vita-Z bananas than he's supposed to, he can grow to sizes equal to that of a skyscraper's. When he did, Hikaru had to fight him by waiting for him to do a rush attack, then hitting him with the stun club. In P&P, he is referred through a fan letter, saying that he needs false teeth. He reappears in AE3 as a ninja, reprising his role as a Freaky Monkey Five member. In the Ape Escape anime, he is wearing as a chef and carries a giant fork with him. (This could be a reference to Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy IX
is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation video game console. It is the ninth title in the Final Fantasy series. The game introduced new features to the series like the 'Active Time Event', 'Mognet' and a unique equipment and skill system.Final Fantasy IXs...
's Quina Quen, a genderless creature much like Yellow Monkey a male who would love to be female).
Yellow Monkey is very strong, though nowhere near as strong as Red Monkey, and despite his size and build he is actually very swift. Yellow Monkey is one of the most interesting members of the FMF, as he is the only member whose body color is the same as in his name (excluding Pink and White) and his physical appearance has been changed so much that he's barely even noticeable as a monkey. This may be in part due to Vita-Z bananas, which seem to have increased his size greatly. This is revealed when you defeat his giant form in the second game, and he is shrunk to the point where he's almost smaller than Pipotchi. Though it's revealed that Yellow Monkey is a male, it should be noted that he has an extremely feminine voice. In Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy
Ape Escape Academy, also known as Ape Academy in Europe and Piposaru Academia: Dossari! Sarugee Daizenshuu in Japan, is a game for the PlayStation Portable system that consists of a collection of 45 mini-games, many of which borrow from elements of Ape Escape 2. The game was first released in Japan...
, his name is Ukki Yellow. In rank of strength, Yellow Monkey lies within the range of third strongest. His different styles of fighting help keep a battle going, but he doesn't have as many attacks as Pink or Red.
Pipotron G
Japanese Voices: Taiten KusunokiTaiten Kusunoki
is a male Japanese voice actor and actor from Machida, Tokyo. He is affiliated with Miki Productions.-Television animation:*Bleach as Edrad Leones, Zommari Leroux*Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z *Digimon Savers as Commander Rentarō Satsuma...
(AEMM), Shinichi Namiki (anime)
The biggest of the group. Pipotron G's species is a Gorilla
Gorilla
Gorillas are the largest extant species of primates. They are ground-dwelling, predominantly herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests of central Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and either four or five subspecies...
. He saved Natsumi and Charu from the falling ceiling in Ape Escape Million Monkeys
Ape Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
. According to the official Japanese site for Ape Escape Million Monkeys, they stated that there was supposed to be a cutscene where G gets rescued but it never made it into the game. The cutscene could have explained why G was able to be in the High Tech Tournament in Coliseum Mode.
Pipotron J
The main villain of Ape Escape ~On Air~ Anime Season 1, He had wanted Specter's DNA for creating Biological weapons (which may explain why mutants appear, In Ape Escape Million MonkeysApe Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
). He is the leader of the new species of Pipotrons created by a mad scientist who's greed over Haruka's father's disc. Pipotron J's species of primate is the Ring-tailed lemur
Ring-tailed Lemur
The ring-tailed lemur is a large strepsirrhine primate and the most recognized lemur due to its long, black and white ringed tail. It belongs to Lemuridae, one of five lemur families. It is the only member of the Lemur genus. Like all lemurs it is endemic to the island of Madagascar...
. He's already alive, but is unknown if he will appear in future games.
Pipotron Kuratsuku
Japanese Voices: Taiten KusunokiTaiten Kusunoki
is a male Japanese voice actor and actor from Machida, Tokyo. He is affiliated with Miki Productions.-Television animation:*Bleach as Edrad Leones, Zommari Leroux*Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z *Digimon Savers as Commander Rentarō Satsuma...
(AEMM), Takuya Kirimoto
Takuya Kirimoto
is a Japanese voice actor and actor. He is a graduate of Meijo University.-Anime:* Bleach as Saito Eikichiro* Darker than Black as Amagiri* Death Note as Aiber* Eyeshield 21 as Agon Kongo* Kamisama Dolls as Kyousuke Karahari...
(anime)
A Pipotron that has long arms and is a Computer maniac. He created Virus Charu to stop Kakeru or Specter to get the Grid Core. Pipotron Kuratsuku's species is the lar gibbon
Lar Gibbon
The lar gibbon , also known as the white-handed gibbon, is a primate in the Hylobatidae or gibbon family. It is one of the better-known gibbons and is often seen in zoos.-Range:...
according to the official Japanese Ape Escape Million Monkeys website.
Pipotron Meta
Japanese Voices: Taiten KusunokiTaiten Kusunoki
is a male Japanese voice actor and actor from Machida, Tokyo. He is affiliated with Miki Productions.-Television animation:*Bleach as Edrad Leones, Zommari Leroux*Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z *Digimon Savers as Commander Rentarō Satsuma...
(AEMM), Umeda Kikumi (anime)
Pipotron Meta is a Pipotron that can turn into anything. Pipotron Meta's species is a Tarsier
Tarsier
Tarsiers are haplorrhine primates of the genus Tarsius, a genus in the family Tarsiidae, which is itself the lone extant family within the infraorder Tarsiiformes...
according to the official Japanese website for Ape Escape Million Monkeys. In the anime, he almost always says "Gari" at the end of his sentences.
Pipotron Red, Blue, and Yellow
Japanese Voices: Taiten KusunokiTaiten Kusunoki
is a male Japanese voice actor and actor from Machida, Tokyo. He is affiliated with Miki Productions.-Television animation:*Bleach as Edrad Leones, Zommari Leroux*Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z *Digimon Savers as Commander Rentarō Satsuma...
(games), Tomohiro Nishimura
Tomohiro Nishimura
Tomohiro Nishimura is a seiyū, actor, and singer-songwriter born on February 2, 1961 in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He used to be employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce...
(Pipotron Red), Takuma Suzuki (Pipotron Blue) and Fushigi Yamada
Fushigi Yamada
, better known by her stage name , is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with 81 Produce.- As Kyoko Yamada :* Bikkuriman * Doraemon * Doraemon: Nobita's Genesis Diary * Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken...
(Pipotron Yellow) (anime)
American Voices: Gregg Berger
Gregg Berger
Greggory "Gregg" Berger is an American voice actor, who is known for his longtime role as Odie the dog from the Garfield franchise...
(Pipotron Red), Michael Gough
Michael Gough (voice actor)
Michael Gough is an American voice actor and singer.-Television roles:*Dog from WordWorld* Don Diego de la Vega and The lead role in The New Adventures of Zorro* "Goof Troop" - Fester Swollen...
(Pipotron Blue) and Steven Blum
Steven Blum
Steven Jay Blum is an American voice actor known primarily for his work in anime dubs and video games, using his distinctive deep voice. Among his credits include the voice of Spike Spiegel of the anime series Cowboy Bebop and Mugen of the anime series Samurai Champloo...
(Pipotron Yellow) (Ape Escape Academy)
The three original Pipotrons. Premiered in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
. None of them can speak coherent English or any other language. In the TV series, Pipotrons can speak Japanese, except Pipotron Yellow, who can only say "Pipo". In Ape Escape 3, they are obtainable through a password and can be caught.
Dark Hiroki
Dark Hiroki (Dark Jake in U.S. versions) himself when he controlled by the power of the disk, in Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed. If you collect all the presents for one character, he will become playable in only VS mode. He has stronger attack power than all the other characters, and like his normal form, his moveset is like Kakeru. He is voiced by Derek Stephen PrinceDerek Stephen Prince
Derek Stephen Prince is an American voice actor who is most memorable for his various roles in the Digimon series, as well as the voice of Elgar in the live-action Power Rangers Turbo and Power Rangers in Space.While a talented actor, with vocal skills capable of anything from High School girls to...
in Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed.
Dark Specter
Dark Specter is Specter himself when powered by the disk. He is like an inverse of himself: his fur is black instead of white, and his pants are grey. On the linings of Specter's spiky hair it is red instead of blue. And his skin color is replaced by red instead of his original skin.Dr. Tomoki
is Specter's partner in crime during Ape Escape 3Ape Escape 3
Ape Escape 3 is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was first released in Japan on July 14, 2005, and was later released in North America on January 17, 2006, in Europe on May 5, 2006, and in Australia on May 18, 2006...
. Due to a science experiment gone wrong a few years before the series began, Tomoki wears a Pipo Helmet underneath a giant yellow afro wig. After defeated by Sayaka and Satoru, Specter finds out and ridicules him. As a result, Tomoki switches his allegiance to Sayaka and Satoru.
Virus Charu
Created by Kuratsuku. Virus Charu (Virus Casi) is not Charu herself. She is the 2nd Ape Escape female villain throughout the series besides Pink Monkey.Mother Tentacles/Tentakuru & Burobu/Burobukoa
2 Major Mutants that appear on Ape Escape Million MonkeysApe Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
. By one side, Mother Tentacle/Tentakuru is the Major Mutant Of the Tentacle/Tentakurus, was defeated byKakeru or Specter, Her special Attacks are shooting Slime pellets From her tentacles, as like The Hyper Ray attack. Her minor creatures, the Tentakurus are similar to her, but they can not shoot a Hyper ray like her mother.
By another side, Burobu/Burobukoa is the Major Mutant of the Burobus, Giant Burobus and last Boss from Ape Escape Million Monkeys
Ape Escape Million Monkeys
is a platforming video game published and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released throughout Asia a year after the previous title Ape Escape 3. The game was planned to be released in the United Kingdom in late 2006, but the game was...
, He can summon Baby Tentacle/Tentakurus, as like Baby Burobu/Burobukoa. His Special Attacks are Attacking with his claws charged in electricity, Summon Mutants, And a Giga Ray. He cannot be defeated unless if your character Haves the lethargy laser. His Minor creatures are the Baby Burobus and Giant Burobus, Amoeba-like creatures.
Pipotron Creator/Nazo
The human who created/resurrected both the Pipotron Trio and J's group a.k.a. the Super Pipotrons. He is also the one who hacked the Grid Core in Ape Escape: Pumped & PrimedApe Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
. In the anime, he is the one who ordered J to give Specter a Monkey Helmet. In Ape Escape Million Monkeys, he uses Meta's transformation ability to pose as Specter and gain control the monkey army, however his plan backfires when he is betrayed by J after killing the other three Super Pipotrons. It is implied that he died when the battleship shot by the laser turret crashed, but like Pipotron J there is a reasonable amount of questionability behind his death.
Grid Core
The Grid Core is a Computer VirusComputer virus
A computer virus is a computer program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another. The term "virus" is also commonly but erroneously used to refer to other types of malware, including but not limited to adware and spyware programs that do not have the reproductive ability...
that wants dominate the Virtual World and the Virtual Space. It resembles MCP From TRON, and Andross in the SNES Star Fox game. He appears in Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed, known in Japan as Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle , is a video game that was developed by SCEI for the PlayStation 2. The game was published by Ubisoft and SCEI in 2004. It is the fourth title in the Ape Escape franchise...
and is voiced by Beau Billingslea
Beau Billingslea
Beau M. Billingslea is an American actor and voice actor. He is best known as the voice of Jet Black from the popular anime Cowboy Bebop. In addition to voice acting, Billingslea has appeared in many popular TV series as a prolific guest actor...
(uncredited) in the American version.
The Other Monkeys
These Monkeys have never been a major enemy, but are still unhelpful to the heroes of the series.Pipo Monkeys
American Voices: Eric BauzaEric Bauza
Eric Adrian Bauza is a Canadian-American voice actor and artist. His notable roles include Stimpy of Ren and Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon and Slip & Slide D'Peel of Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island. He also voices Rodolfo/White Pantera for El Tigre on Nickelodeon, Storm Shadow, Destro, and Tunnel...
(cartoon)
Japanese Voices: Fushigi Yamada
Fushigi Yamada
, better known by her stage name , is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with 81 Produce.- As Kyoko Yamada :* Bikkuriman * Doraemon * Doraemon: Nobita's Genesis Diary * Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken...
, Kikumi Umeda, Shinichi Namiki (anime)
is the generic term for the regular monkeys that are caught by Spike, Jimmy, or any other character with a net. They are named after the Peak Point helmets they wear ('Pipo' being an abbreviation of 'Peak Point'). Their personality, behaviour and skills can often be determined by the colour of their pants. There are 7 types of Pipo Monkeys: yellow, light blue, blue, black, white, green and red. Sometimes, they are described as unknown, if they are wearing something that is not a pair of coloured shorts, making them stand out. Examples include Pipo Monkeys wearing Super hero costumes. Sometimes they could be playable. In the games, they make various monkey noises, while in the anime and cartoon series, they frequently use the word, , the Japanese word for 'ook'. They also feature in Metal Gear Solid 3 in a mode called 'Snake vs Ape'.
Spork, Shimmy, Dark Master, Ape Ratchet, etc.
In Ape Escape 3, after completing the main game, players were able to purchase secret codes from the game's stores. Although these monkeys are like Pipo Monkeys in almost every way, their uniqueness deserves a separate entry. The monkeys listed in the title are monkeys that parody characters established in Sony's published works. While Spork and Shimmy parody the previous heroes Kakeru and Hikaru in the Ape Escape franchise, Dark Master and Ape Ratchet parody the Dark Genie or Seda and Ratchet from Dark CloudDark Cloud
is a role-playing video game for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was developed by Level-5 and published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2000 and 2001 in Japan and American/PAL regions respectively. The gameplay of Dark Cloud combines action role-playing with elements of city-building...
and Ratchet and Clank. A monkey with Spike's appearance also appears in the anime, who acts like Spike and uses a net that turns anything caught in it into stone.