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{{about|[[9-Volt]]'s pet|Fronks as a species|[[Fronk (species)]]}}
{{about|[[9-Volt]]'s pet|Fronks as a species|[[Fronk (species)]]}}
{{character infobox
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:WWGIT Fronk Artwork.png|120px]]<br>Artwork of Fronk from ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
|image=[[File:Fronk Gold.png|120px]]<br>Artwork of Fronk from ''[[WarioWare Gold]]''.
|species=[[Fronk (species)|Fronk]]
|species=[[Fronk (species)|Fronk]]
|first_appearance=''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])
|first_appearance=''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])
|latest_appearance=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
|latest_appearance=''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Todd Haberkorn]] (2018–present)
|latest_portrayal=[[Todd Haberkorn]]
}}
}}
{{quote|That's right. Want to know my secret? It's 8-bit yoga.|Fronk|WarioWare Gold}}
{{quote|That's right. Want to know my secret? It's 8-bit yoga.|Fronk|WarioWare Gold}}
'''Fronk''' is [[9-Volt]]'s pet in the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]. In his first appearance in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', he goes by the name of '''Shag''' in the English version, which is derived from his Japanese name '''Shaggy'''. Since ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', however, he has been known as Fronk in English, due to the word "shag" doubling as a vulgar slang term for sexual intercourse in British English.
'''Fronk''' is [[9-Volt]]'s pet in the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]. In his first appearance in ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', he goes by the name of '''Shag''' in the English version, which is derived from his Japanese name '''Shaggy'''. Since ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', however, he has been known as Fronk in English, due to the word "shag" doubling as a vulgar slang term for sexual intercourse in British English.


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====''WarioWare Gold''====
====''WarioWare Gold''====
9-Volt's pet Fronk appears in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', alongside 9-Volt. He creates microgames for the [[Wario Bowl]], much like how he has a set of microgames in ''WarioWare: Twisted!''. His microgames are of the Pop-Up genre, meaning they are shorter than other microgames. No other characters create Pop-Up microgames. All of Fronk's microgames involve himself or other Fronks. Unlike most of the characters who create microgames, Fronk does not have his own stage. Instead, Fronk is a member of both the [[List of WarioWare Gold microgames#Dancing Team|Dancing Team]] and the [[List of WarioWare Gold microgames#Potluck Gang|Potluck Gang]], each a host of one of the stages of the Ultra League. His microgames are mixed into those stages. Additionally, [[Tread Carefully]] appears in [[Wario Deluxe]]'s stage. This game marks Fronk's first speaking role, where he has a deep voice. In the Japanese version of the game, like [[Dribble & Spitz]], he speaks in the {{wp|Kansai dialect}},<ref>[[:File:Fronkansai.jpg]]</ref> a dialect stereotypically associated with fun-loving, boisterous characters.
9-Volt's pet Fronk appears in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]''. He first appears in 9-Volt's story, where he expresses concern over 9-Volt's hatred of math. Fronk, after realizing that 9-Volt has some skill in the subject, then compares math to an RPG. With this comparison, 9-Volt thanks Fronk for "kind of mak[ing] math fun", and offers to give Fronk his dessert as thanks. However, Fronk declines, saying that "an old guy like [him]" should not eat sweet foods, admitting that he turned 1 the previous month and owes his youthful looks to practicing "8-bit yoga". Fronk also appears in the ending of [[5-Volt]]'s story.
 
Fronk appears in a number of stages, though his main roles are in 9-Volt's stage and the Dancing Team's stage. In the intro to 9-Volt's stage, Fronk is on 9-Volt's desk in math class despite [[Diamond City Elementary]] banning pets. He is concerned about 9-Volt's hatred of math, and manages to convince 9-Volt that he is good at math by asking math questions in terms of damage and health in a role-playing game. Fronk suggests that 9-Volt think of math as an role-playing game, and together they work through math class. 9-Volt's stage has him and Fronk in a retro role-playing game inspired by {{wp|Dragon Quest}}, fighting in the game as an abstract representation of them working through math class. Fronk has a purple hat, indicating he is a wizard in the game, and a tie. When the game [[Speed Up!|speeds up]] or just prior to the Boss Game, his character portrait shows him holding a book. After finishing math class, 9-Volt thanks Fronk for his help and offers to give Fronk his dessert as thanks. Fronk declines, explaining that he is too old for sweets. When 9-Volt responds with disbelief, Fronk clarifies that he turned one the previous month and owes his youthful looks to practicing "8-bit yoga". In the intro to the Dancing Team's stage, he and [[Mike]] introduce and explain their microgames to the player. During the stage, Fronk appears on the Touch Screen when one of his microgames is up next. In the intro to the Potluck Gang's stage, Fronk is present but has no lines. During the stage, he plays a card in their card game when one of his microgames is up next.


Fronk also appears in the ending of [[5-Volt]]'s stage. He stands next to 9-Volt as he comes home from school, looks under the cabinet he drops his [[Nintendo 3DS]] under, and is shocked when 5-Volt picks up the cabinet. Fronk is standing at a little over half of 9-Volt's height in this cutscene, which is larger than how he is normally depicted. In the game's ending, Fronk stands on 9-Volt's helmet as all of Wario's friends ask Wario to pay them. Fronk has no lines in both cutscenes.
Additionally, like in ''WarioWare: Twisted!'', Fronk has his own set of microgames, which involve himself and have shorter lengths than the other microgames. However, he does not have his own stage. Instead, Fronk's microgames appear alongside others' microgames, such as in the Dancing Team and Potluck Gang stages. This game marks Fronk's first speaking role, where he has a deep voice. In the Japanese version of the game, like [[Dribble & Spitz]], he speaks in the {{wp|Kansai dialect}},<ref>[[:File:Fronkansai.jpg]]</ref> a dialect stereotypically associated with fun-loving, boisterous characters.


In [[Gamer|Sneaky Gamer]], Fronk can enter 9-Volt's room from the door and hum, which may prompt players to hide thinking that its 5-Volt.
In [[Gamer|Sneaky Gamer]], Fronk can enter 9-Volt's room from the door and hum. He also has his own [[List of souvenirs in WarioWare Gold#Misc.|alarm clock]].


====''WarioWare: Get It Together!''====
====''WarioWare: Get It Together!''====
Fronk is the only main character from ''WarioWare Gold'' to not reappear as a playable character in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', though he does appear as a supporting character in 9-Volt's story. After he and 9-Volt get home from school and are put to bed by 5-Volt, 9-Volt leaps out of bed to show Fronk his new [[Epic Augmented Reality Game]]. Fronk's enthusiastic reaction alerts 5-Volt to the fact that they are still awake, but they hide in bed and are able to proceed playing once 5-Volt has left. In the Variety Pack game [[Frenemy Frenzy]], Fronk appears to notify players when their character is about to be swapped, bidding them good luck afterwards.
Fronk is the only main character from ''WarioWare Gold'' to not reappear as a playable character in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', though he does appear as a supporting character in 9-Volt's story. After he and 9-Volt get home from school and are put to bed by 5-Volt, 9-Volt leaps out of bed to show Fronk his new [[Epic Augmented Reality Game]]. Fronk's enthusiastic reaction alerts 5-Volt to the fact that they are still awake, but they hide in bed and are able to proceed playing once 5-Volt has left. In the Variety Pack game [[Frenemy Frenzy]], Fronk appears to notify players when their character is about to be swapped, bidding them good luck afterwards.
====''WarioWare: Move It!''====
In ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', Fronk appears in the microgame [[Phone for You]] as a caller. When the player answers the phone, Fronk may either say "Good luck to you!", or make beatboxing sounds.


==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
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<br>''-Marches to own drum''
<br>''-Marches to own drum''
<br>''-Can survive three days underwater''
<br>''-Can survive three days underwater''
===''WarioWare Gold'' character cards===
===''WarioWare Gold'' character cards===
*'''Rank C''' &ndash; ''This odd creature is thankful that 9-Volt rescued him when he was lost, but he bristles at being called a pet.''
*'''Rank C''' &ndash; ''This odd creature is thankful that 9-Volt rescued him when he was lost, but he bristles at being called a pet.''
*'''Rank B''' &ndash; ''For such a tiny guy, Fronk gets lots done: cake baking, bike repairing, and hacking. He's good with his hands.''
*'''Rank B''' &ndash; ''For such a tiny guy, Fronk gets lots done: cake baking, bike repairing, and hacking. He's good with his hands.''
*'''Rank A''' &ndash; ''Fronk adores 5-Volt's pancakes. Ever since he told her, Fronk only gets pancakes as his snacks.''
*'''Rank A''' &ndash; ''Fronk adores 5-Volt's pancakes. Ever since he told her, Fronk only gets pancakes as his snacks.''
===WarioWare, Inc. Official Site===
'''''<big>That's life, kid.</big>'''''<br>
"''The name's Fronk. Aren't you tired of being so busy all the time? Take a load off. Relax. You'll live longer.''"
*'''Day job:''' "''Let's just say I'm always looking for my next gig.''"
*'''Hobbies:''' "''Oh, motorcycles, definitely. I like working with my hands.''"
*'''Skills:''' "''I can hold my breath for three days underwater, bake cakes with the best of them―and I'm also a skilled hacker.''"
*'''Favorite food:''' "''That would be the pancakes that 5-Volt makes. The problem is, if you TELL her that, it's all you'll eat for a week.''"
*'''Family:''' "''Did I never mention I have a wife and kid?''"
*'''About 9-Volt:''' "''He seems to think I'm his pet, but it's not as if he owns me.''"
*'''Objective:''' "''To create a smash hit video game starring yours truly!''"
*'''CEO Comment:''' "''Fronk is 9-Volt's pet. Why does he talk like some old guy? Beats me. I guess he likes being the center of the attention, 'cause he keeps making games where HE'S the star! But as long as he's making me money and I don't have to cut a paycheck, I say go for it. Wahaha!''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
ChickenRace2P.png|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
ChickenRace2P.png|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
WWIMM JP Site Interview Fronk Artwork.gif|Artwork used for the interview page on the Japanese website for ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''
ND WWIMPG 2004 Nengajo.jpg|2004 ''nengajō'' for ''Nintendo Dream'' based on ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
ND WWIMPG 2004 Nengajo.jpg|2004 ''nengajō'' for ''Nintendo Dream'' based on ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
WWTwisted Fronk Spindex.png|''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]''
Fronk Comic Stamp DIY.png|''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]''
Fronk Comic Stamp DIY.png|''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]''
Islands Icon Game & Wario.png|''[[Game & Wario]]''
Islands_Icon_Game_%26_Wario.png|''[[Game & Wario]]''
Islands Game & Wario.png|''Game & Wario''
Islands_Game_%26_Wario.png|''Game & Wario''
CluckAPop Prize 076.png|''Game & Wario''
MonaSuperscoop21.png|''Game & Wario''
MonaSuperscoop21.png|''Game & Wario''
Fronk Gold.png|''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
Fronkansai.jpg|Fronk speaking in the Kansai dialect in the Japanese version of ''[[WarioWare Gold]]
Fronkansai.jpg|Fronk speaking in the Kansai dialect in the Japanese version of ''WarioWare Gold''
WWG Card Fronk.png|''WarioWare Gold
WWG Card Fronk.png|''WarioWare Gold''
5-Volt Lift.png|''WarioWare Gold
5-Volt Lift.png|''WarioWare Gold''
Potluck Gang.png|''WarioWare Gold
Dancing Team WWG Game Over.png|''WarioWare Gold''
Potluck Gang WWG Game Over.png|''WarioWare Gold
Potluck Gang.png|''WarioWare Gold''
WWG_DemoEnd.png|''WarioWare Gold''
Potluck Gang WWG Game Over.png|''WarioWare Gold''
WWGIT Fronk Artwork.png|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
WBG Employees.png|''WarioWare Gold''
WWGIT Gallery 9 Volt 1.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWG Credits 9-Volt & 5-Volt.png|''WarioWare Gold''
WWG DemoEnd.png|''WarioWare Gold''
FronkAlarmClock.png|Fronk [[Alarm Clock (souvenir)|Alarm Clock]] from ''WarioWare Gold''
WWG Photos.png|Character trailer for ''WarioWare Gold''
WWGIT Gallery 9 Volt 1.png|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
WWGIT Gallery 9 Volt 5.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT Gallery 9 Volt 5.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT Gallery 5 Volt 1.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT Gallery 5 Volt 1.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT 9-Volt Cutscene.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
18-Volt & 13-Amp Waving Goodbye.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT 9-Volt's Room.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT 9-Volt Fronk Epic Augmented Reality Game.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT Fronk.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT Fronk.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT 5-Volt Angry Cutscene.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT 5-Volt Angry Cutscene.jpg|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT! 9-Volt Credits.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
Final WWGIT! Credits Scene.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WarioWare Group Art.png|Group artwork from the ''WarioWare'' website
WarioWare, Inc. Employees.png|Group artwork from the ''WarioWare'' website
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=しゃぎぃ
|Jap=しゃぎぃ
|JpnR=Shagī
|JapR=Shagī
|JpnM=Shaggy
|JapM=Shaggy
|Chi=蓬蓬
|Fre=Fronk
|ChiN=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|FreM=-
|ChiR=Péng Péng
|Ita=Miao (''Mega Microgame$!'')<br>Fronk (rest of the games)
|Chi2=毛茸茸
|ItaM=Meow<br>-
|Chi2N=''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
|Chi2R=Máoróngróng
|ChiM=Shaggy
|Chi2M=Hairy
|Dut=Fronk
|Fre=Shag
|FreN=''Mega Microgame$!''
|Fre2=Fronk
|Fre2N=rest of the games
|Ita=Miao
|ItaN=''Mega Microgame$!''
|Ita2=Fronk
|Ita2N=rest of the games
|ItaM=Meow
|Ger=Fronk
|Kor=섀기
|KorR=Syaegi
|KorM=Shaggy
|Rus=Фронк
|Rus=Фронк
|RusR=Fronk
|RusR=Fronk
|RusM=Fronk
|RusM=Fronk
|Spa=Shag
|Chi=蓬蓬 (''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'')<br>''Péng Péng''<br>毛茸茸 (''WarioWare: Get It Together!'')<br>''Máoróngróng ''
|SpaN=''Mega Microgame$!''
|ChiM=Shaggy<br><br>Hairy
|Spa2=Fronk
|Ger=Fronk
|Spa2N=rest of the games
|GerM=-
|Spa= Shag (''Mega Microgame$!'')<br>Fronk (rest of the games)
|SpaM=-
}}
}}


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