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* The Loyal Three, {{p|Pecharunt}}, and {{p|Ogerpon}} appear to reference the Japanese folktale of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'', albeit with the roles of the heroes and the villains reversed. The tale of ''Momotarō'' 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 Loyal Three, {{p|Pecharunt}}, and {{p|Ogerpon}} appear to reference the Japanese folktale of ''{{wp|Momotarō}}'', albeit with the roles of the heroes and the villains reversed. The tale of ''Momotarō'' 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 names of the trio's members all reference different expressions that are associated with happiness: Okidogi being taken from "okeydokey", Munkidori being taken from "hunky-dory", and Fezandipiti being taken from "serendipity". | * The names of the trio's members all reference different expressions that are associated with happiness: Okidogi being taken from "okeydokey", Munkidori being taken from "hunky-dory", and Fezandipiti being taken from "serendipity". | ||
* As per each of their Scarlet Pokédex entries and typing, the | * As per each of their Scarlet Pokédex entries and typing, the Loyal Three may draw inspiration from the common media trope: ''brawn vs brains vs beauty'', with Okidogi being the brawn (part Fighting type, “…Okidogi transformed and gained a powerful phisique”), Munkidori being the brains (part Psychic type, “It stimulated Munkidori’s brain…”), and Fezandipiti being the beauty (part Fairy type, “Fezandipiti owes its beautiful looks…”). | ||
* The Loyal Three appear to share a thematic tie to the number eight. This may be because the character ''8'' looks like a set of chains. It may also be because eight is considered a lucky number in many Asian cultures, including Japanese, which aligns with the trio's naming convention and role. | * The Loyal Three appear to share a thematic tie to the number eight. This may be because the character ''8'' looks like a set of chains. It may also be because eight is considered a lucky number in many Asian cultures, including Japanese, which aligns with the trio's naming convention and role. | ||
** There are eight complete chains worn by the Three: Okidogi has three in his scarf, Munkidori has one in his headband, and Fezandipiti has four in his belt. | ** There are eight complete chains worn by the Three: Okidogi has three in his scarf, Munkidori has one in his headband, and Fezandipiti has four in his belt. | ||
** The group's shared base HP stat of 88 can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for やばい ''yabai'', which can mean several different things like "terrible" and "dangerous", referencing their true nature as greedy, vicious thieves. | ** The group's shared base HP stat of 88 can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for やばい ''yabai'', which can mean several different things like "terrible" and "dangerous", referencing their true nature as greedy, vicious thieves. | ||
*** Conversely, 88 can also be read as goroawase for ぱちぱち ''pachipachi'', the sound of clapping. This could reference their misinterpreted role as heroes in their story, as well as the positive connotations of their names. | *** Conversely, 88 can also be read as goroawase for ぱちぱち ''pachipachi'', the sound of clapping. This could reference their misinterpreted role as heroes in their story, as well as the positive connotations of their names. | ||
*** {{p|Pecharunt}}, often viewed as the | *** {{p|Pecharunt}}, often viewed as the leader of the Loyal Three, also shares the same base HP stat of 88. All of its other stats are 88 as well, except for Defense. Additionally, it is also caught at [[level]] 88. | ||
* During the scene showcasing Ogerpon's true story as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], when the Loyal Three are about to steal Ogerpon's masks, Pecharunt can be barely seen right above Okidogi. What appears to be a Pecharunt decoration can be also seen at Peachy's in [[Mossui Town]], which is later revealed in [[Mochi Mayhem]] to be the actual Pecharunt, simply slumbering after the Loyal Three's defeat at the hands of Ogerpon. | * During the scene showcasing Ogerpon's true story as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], when the Loyal Three are about to steal Ogerpon's masks, Pecharunt can be barely seen right above Okidogi. What appears to be a Pecharunt decoration can be also seen at Peachy's in [[Mossui Town]], which is later revealed in [[Mochi Mayhem]] to be the actual Pecharunt, simply slumbering after the Loyal Three's defeat at the hands of Ogerpon. | ||
* During the start of the battles against | * During the start of the battles against the {{pkmn2|Titan}}ic forms of {{p|Okidogi}}, {{p|Munkidori}}, {{p|Fezandipiti}}, and {{p|Pecharunt}}, a psychedelic effect briefly appears on the screen. This effect appears to be caused by Pecharunt's toxic powers, as each of the Loyal Three members possess a Toxic Chain wrapped around their body and Pecharunt is the source of that power. | ||
* If the player uses any member of the Loyal Three in the battle against Pecharunt, Pecharunt will react with shock and anger, yelling out "Pechaaa! Chraaahhh!". This is likely due to them now serving the player instead of it. | * If the player uses any member of the Loyal Three in the battle against Pecharunt, Pecharunt will react with shock and anger, yelling out "Pechaaa! Chraaahhh!". This is likely due to them now serving the player instead of it. | ||
** Pecharunt will repeat this reaction every time each Loyal Three member is sent out for the first time. | ** Pecharunt will repeat this reaction every time each Loyal Three member is sent out for the first time. | ||