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Munkidori may be based on a {{wp|monkey}}, particularly the {{wp|Japanese macaque}}. | Munkidori may be based on a {{wp|monkey}}, particularly the {{wp|Japanese macaque}}. This is sort of reflected with its shiny version, which gives it a slight tanned fur coat similar to Japanese macaques. | ||
Munkidori, together with {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Fezandipiti}}, and {{p|Ogerpon}}, may reference the Japanese folktale of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}''. The tale relates the titular Momotarō, a boy born from inside a peach, who traveled alongside a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant to fight a band of ''{{wp|oni}}'' (a Japanese folkloric creature commonly equated to ogres in translations). The purple chain on its forehead resembles a headband. | Munkidori, together with {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Fezandipiti}}, and {{p|Ogerpon}}, may reference the Japanese folktale of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}''. The tale relates the titular Momotarō, a boy born from inside a peach, who traveled alongside a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant to fight a band of ''{{wp|oni}}'' (a Japanese folkloric creature commonly equated to ogres in translations). The purple chain on its forehead resembles a headband. | ||