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|image=[[File:WWGIT Young Cricket.png|150px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
|image=[[File:WWGIT Young Cricket.png|150px]]<br>Artwork from {{a|WWGIT|l}}
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{{quote|This is no time to rest. We must keep going!|Young Cricket|[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]}}
{{quote|This is no time to rest. We must keep going!|Young Cricket|[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]}}
'''Young Cricket''' is a major character in the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series, first appearing in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''. He is a martial artist and a [[WarioWare, Inc.]] employee who is obsessed with meat dumplings, and is the devoted apprentice of [[Master Mantis]]. His name may be a play on the phrase "patience, young grasshopper", originating from the 1972 television series ''{{wp|Kung Fu|id=1972 TV series}}''.
'''Young Cricket''' is a major character in the {{id|WW|series|a}}, first appearing in {{a|WWSM|l}}. He is a martial artist and a [[WarioWare, Inc.]] employee who is obsessed with meat dumplings, and is the devoted apprentice of [[Master Mantis]]. When he was first introduced, he appeared to be a rather serious character, shown training in difficult conditions, but it is later shown that he fits in with the rest of Wario's employees. His name may be a play on the phrase "patience, young grasshopper", originating from the 1972 television series ''{{wp|Kung Fu|id=1972 TV series}}''.


==History==
==History==
===''WarioWare'' series===
==={{a|WWseries}}===
====''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''====
===={{a|WWSM}}====
[[File:Young Cricket Master Mantis epilogue WarioWare Smooth Moves.png|thumb|Young Cricket asking [[Mona]] for two dumplings]]
[[File:Young Cricket Master Mantis epilogue WarioWare Smooth Moves.png|thumb|Young Cricket asking [[Mona]] for two dumplings]]
Young Cricket makes his debut in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''. While walking down [[Park Street]], Young Cricket's stomach growls and he says that he is hungry. Soon, he smells dumplings being served at a nearby food stand. Cricket starts running on the [[Park Street Residents]]' heads to the front of the line. Eventually, he reaches the front of the line and asks for two dumplings, only to find that the people he stepped on are all angry at him. He apologizes and runs on their heads again to get back to Master Mantis, telling him that they should get in line.
Young Cricket makes his debut in {{a|WWSM}}. While walking down [[Park Street]], Young Cricket's stomach growls and he says that he is hungry. Soon, he smells dumplings being served at a nearby food stand. Cricket starts running on the [[Park Street Residents]]' heads to the front of the line. Eventually, he reaches the front of the line and asks for two dumplings, only to find that the people he stepped on are all angry at him. He apologizes and runs on their heads again to get back to Master Mantis, telling him that they should get in line.


====''WarioWare: D.I.Y.''====
===={{a|WWDIY}}====
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', he runs the [[Assembly Dojo]] alongside Mantis. He also appears as a comic stamp.
In {{a|WWDIY|l}}, he runs the [[Assembly Dojo]] alongside Mantis. He also appears as a comic stamp.


====''Game & Wario''====
===={{a|G&Wario}}====
Young Cricket also appears in ''[[Game & Wario]]'', where he hosts the [[Kung Fu]] minigame. His training routine and love for dumplings are addressed once again, with his game combining both as the player controls Young Cricket through a series of obstacle courses to reach Master Mantis, collecting dumplings along the way to regain energy.
Young Cricket also appears in {{a|G&Wario|l}}, where he hosts the [[Kung Fu]] minigame. His training routine and love for dumplings are addressed once again, with his game combining both as the player controls Young Cricket through a series of obstacle courses to reach Master Mantis, collecting dumplings along the way to regain energy.


Young Cricket is also depicted on a bowling pin in the [[Bowling]] minigame, alongside other major characters from the game.
Young Cricket is also depicted on a bowling pin in the [[Bowling]] minigame, alongside other major characters from the game.
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Like other WarioWare characters, he has an entry for the ''[[Game & Wario#Miiverse Sketch Masterpiece Collection|Miiverse Sketch Masterpiece Collection]]'', videos uploaded by the official Nintendo of Japan YouTube account showcasing drawings made with the Miiverse Sketch mode. The sixth video has "Bee" as its theme and features commentary by Cricket.
Like other WarioWare characters, he has an entry for the ''[[Game & Wario#Miiverse Sketch Masterpiece Collection|Miiverse Sketch Masterpiece Collection]]'', videos uploaded by the official Nintendo of Japan YouTube account showcasing drawings made with the Miiverse Sketch mode. The sixth video has "Bee" as its theme and features commentary by Cricket.


====''WarioWare Gold''====
===={{a|WWG}}====
[[File:Cricket Mantis Park Gold.png|225px|thumb|left|Young Cricket observing the Diamond City Amusement Park map.]]
[[File:Cricket Mantis Park Gold.png|225px|thumb|left|Young Cricket observing the Diamond City Amusement Park map.]]
In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', Young Cricket is the host of the fourth stage of the Touch League, with the Sports theme. His design is slightly changed; while he retains his black eyes from ''Game & Wario'', his hair is longer in the back, and his pants are smaller. In his story, he is shown training in [[Diamond City Amusement Park]]. Cricket analyzes how dangerous two rides are, and then decides he is ready to prove himself. Mantis leads him to a merry-go-round known as Precious Prancers, where Cricket is ready to start his trial after overreacting about how dangerous the attraction is. After Cricket survives the trial, [[Lulu]], who mistakes him for one of the horses, jumps on his shoulder, and he tells Lulu to get off of him, which shocks her. He then proceeds to the next trial, the "Trial of the Lost Child", as Lulu (still clinging onto him) tells him to "giddyup, horsey."
In {{a|WWG|l}}, Young Cricket is the host of the fourth stage of the Touch League, with the Sports theme. His design is slightly changed; while he retains his black eyes from {{a|G&Wario}}, his hair is longer in the back, and his pants are smaller. In his story, he is shown training in [[Diamond City Amusement Park]]. Cricket analyzes how dangerous two rides are, and then decides he is ready to prove himself. Mantis leads him to a merry-go-round known as Precious Prancers, where Cricket is ready to start his trial after overreacting about how dangerous the attraction is. After Cricket survives the trial, [[Lulu]], who mistakes him for one of the horses, jumps on his shoulder, and he tells Lulu to get off of him, which shocks her. He then proceeds to the next trial, the "Trial of the Lost Child", as Lulu (still clinging onto him) tells him to "giddyup, horsey."


He is later seen at [[Club Joe]] alongside Mantis, [[Jimmy T]], [[Mona]], [[Kat & Ana|Kat, Ana]], [[Dr. Crygor]], [[Penny]], [[Mike]], and [[Fronk]], where his fighting moves end up attracting a large crowd to the club.
He is later seen at [[Club Joe]] alongside Mantis, [[Jimmy T]], [[Mona]], [[Kat & Ana|Kat, Ana]], [[Dr. Crygor]], [[Penny]], [[Mike]], and [[Fronk]], where his fighting moves end up attracting a large crowd to the club.


At the end of the game, Cricket is among the group who demands [[Wario]] to pay them for the [[microgame]]s they designed for the [[Wario Bowl]]. After Wario trips and lets his money briefcase fall, Cricket uses his newly learned technique, the "Precious Prancing Pounce", to stop Wario from escaping further. All of Wario's friends then decide to split the remaining money equally between them as Cricket holds off Wario from interfering. The player is then rewarded the 10000 [[coin]]s they were given at the beginning of the game to buy their admission into the Wario Bowl.
At the end of the game, Cricket is among the group who demands Wario to pay them for the [[microgame]]s they designed for the [[Wario Bowl]]. After Wario trips and lets his money briefcase fall, Cricket uses his newly learned technique, the "Precious Prancing Pounce", to stop Wario from escaping further. All of Wario's friends then decide to split the remaining money equally between them as Cricket holds off Wario from interfering. The player is then rewarded the 10000 [[coin]]s they were given at the beginning of the game to buy their admission into the Wario Bowl.


Young Cricket also hosts the [[Battle Time]] multiplayer game mode alongside Master Mantis. Cricket is represented by the player that selects Join Battle in the mode's title screen.
Young Cricket also hosts the [[Battle Time]] multiplayer game mode alongside Master Mantis. Cricket is represented by the player that selects Join Battle in the mode's title screen.


====''WarioWare: Get It Together!''====
===={{a|WWGIT}}====
[[File:WWGIT FGF Group.jpg|thumb|Young Cricket at Feelin' Groovy Fitness]]
[[File:WWGIT FGF Group.jpg|thumb|Young Cricket at Feelin' Groovy Fitness]]
Young Cricket appears in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' In the game's story mode, he appears in the opening cutscene, eating dumplings alongside Master Mantis. He, along with the rest of the WarioWare, Inc. employees, gets sucked into the game world due to [[Wario]]'s actions. His hair is slightly changed, with it being less longer in the back, and with some hair tips being more to the side rather than an outline.
Young Cricket appears in {{a|WWGIT|l}} In the game's story mode, he appears in the opening cutscene, eating dumplings alongside Master Mantis. He, along with the rest of the WarioWare, Inc. employees, gets sucked into the game world due to [[Wario]]'s actions. His hair is slightly changed, with it being less longer in the back, and with some hair tips being more to the side rather than an outline.


Young Cricket is the second character to be unlocked following Wario, as he joins Wario in the first level alongside [[18-Volt]]. After beating Wario's stage, 18-Volt recognizes the game bug that sabotaged Wario's stage, and Cricket hypothesizes that destroying the game bugs will fix the game. Throughout the various pre-stage cutscenes, Cricket is shown pushing 18-Volt due to the latter's inability to move.
Young Cricket is the second character to be unlocked following Wario, as he joins Wario in the first level alongside [[18-Volt]]. After beating Wario's stage, 18-Volt recognizes the game bug that sabotaged Wario's stage, and Cricket hypothesizes that destroying the game bugs will fix the game. Throughout the various pre-stage cutscenes, Cricket is shown pushing 18-Volt due to the latter's inability to move.
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As a playable character, Young Cricket is controlled with the {{button|switch|leftstick}} moving him left and right. Pressing {{button|switch|a}} makes him jump, and the height of his jump can be increased by holding {{button|switch|a}}. He excels in microgames where action at lower areas is prioritized (e.g. [[Roll Cake]] and [[A Moving Experience]], the 2 microgames that deems him a good fit). However, there are very few microgames that involve action near the ground, and most microgames involve action at higher areas. Due to this, he is inadequate in most microgames (e.g. [[Gondola Lift]], the only microgame deeming him a bad fit). Young Cricket has the most number of microgames deeming him an average fit (154), along with 32 above-average fits and 23 below-average fits.
As a playable character, Young Cricket is controlled with the {{button|switch|leftstick}} moving him left and right. Pressing {{button|switch|a}} makes him jump, and the height of his jump can be increased by holding {{button|switch|a}}. He excels in microgames where action at lower areas is prioritized (e.g. [[Roll Cake]] and [[A Moving Experience]], the 2 microgames that deems him a good fit). However, there are very few microgames that involve action near the ground, and most microgames involve action at higher areas. Due to this, he is inadequate in most microgames (e.g. [[Gondola Lift]], the only microgame deeming him a bad fit). Young Cricket has the most number of microgames deeming him an average fit (154), along with 32 above-average fits and 23 below-average fits.


====''WarioWare: Move It!''====
===={{a|WWMI}}====
[[File:Screenshot WarioWare Move It Cricket Mantis.png|left|thumb|Cricket and Mantis against the leader of the penguins]]
[[File:Screenshot WarioWare Move It Cricket Mantis.png|left|thumb|Cricket and Mantis against the leader of the penguins]]
Young Cricket appears in ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', where he joins Wario along with the rest of the WarioWare Inc. crew to [[Caresaway Island]]. In his stage, "Battle on Flashfreeze Cape!", Young Cricket and Master Mantis are seen at the titular cape, where he catches multiple fish and organizes them above a campfire to cook. While waiting, snow suddenly falls on the cape, and the duo are ambushed by a gang of penguins, which Cricket switfly dodges. The head penguin commends Cricket's agility and challenges him to microcombat, who accepts. Eventually, Cricket defeats the penguin gang, leading the head penguin to reveal himself as a disguised [[Cicada]], who further compliments Cricket's prowess before leaving. Cricket and Mantis remain confused to her presence and identity.
Young Cricket appears in {{a|WWMI|l}}, where he joins Wario along with the rest of the WarioWare Inc. crew to [[Caresaway Island]]. In his stage, "Battle on Flashfreeze Cape!", Young Cricket and Master Mantis are seen at the titular cape, where he catches multiple fish and organizes them above a campfire to cook. While waiting, snow suddenly falls on the cape, and the duo are ambushed by a gang of penguins, which Cricket switfly dodges. The head penguin commends Cricket's agility and challenges him to microcombat, who accepts. Eventually, Cricket defeats the penguin gang, leading the head penguin to reveal himself as a disguised [[Cicada]], who further compliments Cricket's prowess before leaving. Cricket and Mantis remain confused to her presence and identity.
[[File:Screenshot WarioWare Move It Remix 2 Group 3.png|thumb|200px|Cricket, Mantis and Kat & Ana balance on Poolopus' tentacle]]
[[File:Screenshot WarioWare Move It Remix 2 Group 3.png|thumb|200px|Cricket, Mantis and Kat & Ana balance on Poolopus' tentacle]]
Cricket also appears in the second Remix stage, "Pool-Party Panic". He is first seen playing with a ball with Mantis, [[Kat and Ana|Kat, and Ana]]. The ball gets lodged in [[Poolopus]]' mouth, prompting the rest of the crew in trying to remove it, only to be flung into the air before landing on a moving tour bus. When the bus stops, everyone returns to the pool and asks Poolopus to throw them again.
Cricket also appears in the second Remix stage, "Pool-Party Panic". He is first seen playing with a ball with Mantis, [[Kat and Ana|Kat, and Ana]]. The ball gets lodged in [[Poolopus]]' mouth, prompting the rest of the crew in trying to remove it, only to be flung into the air before landing on a moving tour bus. When the bus stops, everyone returns to the pool and asks Poolopus to throw them again.
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Cricket, along with the rest of the ''WarioWare'' cast appear in the final stage, "Lava at First Sight", where they all dance to defeat [[Volcano Wario]]. After Wario is launched from the volcano, the cast enjoys their vacation, while Wario is stuck inside a temple.
Cricket, along with the rest of the ''WarioWare'' cast appear in the final stage, "Lava at First Sight", where they all dance to defeat [[Volcano Wario]]. After Wario is launched from the volcano, the cast enjoys their vacation, while Wario is stuck inside a temple.


Young Cricket once again hosts the [[Showdown (mode)|Showdown]] mode, where he represents Player 1.
Young Cricket once again hosts the {{id|Showdown|mode}} mode, where he represents Player 1.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
==={{a|SSBseries}}===
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], there are a few collectible items of Young Cricket. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there is a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] of Young Cricket, and equipping it raises a player's attack by three. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', there is a [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] of Young Cricket.
In the {{id|SSB|series|a}}, there are a few collectible items of Young Cricket. In {{a|SSBB|l}}, there is a {{id|sticker|SSBB}} of Young Cricket, and equipping it raises a player's attack by three. In {{a|SSBU|l}}, there is a {{id|spirit|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}} of Young Cricket.


In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Young Cricket can be seen on the sketchpad in one of the randomly generated layouts for the [[Gamer (stage)|Gamer]] [[stage]].
In {{a|SSBWU|l}} and {{a|SSBU}}, Young Cricket can be seen on the sketchpad in one of the randomly generated layouts for the {{id|Gamer|stage|a|s}}.


===Other appearances===
===Other appearances===
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[[File:Ninja rhythmheavenfever.png|Young Cricket and his sparring partner|thumb|150px]]
[[File:Ninja rhythmheavenfever.png|Young Cricket and his sparring partner|thumb|150px]]


Young Cricket appears in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' in a Two-Player Endless Game called {{iw|RhythmHeaven|Kung Fu Ball}}, albeit younger, and without the white tips in his hair. Here, he is seen punching and kicking a ball back and forth paired with [[Cicada]] (who was unnamed at the time). Though the two are unidentified in the game itself, a promotional video for ''WarioWare Gold'' establishes that the male character is Young Cricket.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5V7aTL1zw8|title=''WarioWare Gold'' - Young Cricket and Master Mantis Character Trailer (Nintendo 3DS)|publisher=YouTube|language=en-gb|author=Nintendo UK|date=January 10, 2019|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>
Young Cricket appears in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'' in a Two-Player Endless Game called {{iw|rhythmheaven|Kung Fu Ball}}, albeit younger, and without the white tips in his hair. Here, he is seen punching and kicking a ball back and forth paired with [[Cicada]] (who was unnamed at the time). Though the two are unidentified in the game itself, a promotional video for {{a|WWG}} establishes that the male character is Young Cricket.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5V7aTL1zw8|title={{a|WWG}} - Young Cricket and Master Mantis Character Trailer (Nintendo 3DS)|publisher=YouTube|language=en-gb|author=Nintendo UK|date=January 10, 2019|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>


=====''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''=====
=====''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''=====
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====''Tetris 99''====
====''Tetris 99''====
From September 17 to September 21, ''[[Tetris 99]]'' ran the 24th Maximus Cup which featured a ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' theme, where Young Cricket is represented by the "J" tetromino.
From September 17 to September 21, ''[[Tetris 99]]'' ran the 24th Maximus Cup which featured a {{a|WWGIT}} theme, where Young Cricket is represented by the "J" tetromino.
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==General information==
==General information==
===Physical description===
===Physical description===
[[File:Young_Cricket_Art_-_Game_%26_Wario.png|70px|thumb|Young Cricket's ''Game & Wario'' design]]
[[File:Young_Cricket_Art_-_Game_%26_Wario.png|70px|thumb|Young Cricket's {{a|G&Wario}} design]]
Young Cricket is shown to be either an older teenager or an adult, and has a tall build. He has black hair with white tips and oval eyes. He wears a blue martial artist jacket with white buttons in the front, along with a white stripe wrapping around the bottom of his jacket, with two short stripes on the sides of his body. Along with this, he wears blue loose-fitting pants that somewhat flare out at the bottom, with blue and white shoes and silver martial artist armbands.
Young Cricket is shown to be either an older teenager or an adult, and has a tall build. He has black hair with white tips and oval eyes. He wears a blue martial artist jacket with white buttons in the front, along with a white stripe wrapping around the bottom of his jacket, with two short stripes on the sides of his body. Along with this, he wears blue loose-fitting pants that somewhat flare out at the bottom, with blue and white shoes and silver martial artist armbands.


Starting with his debut in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', he is shown to have brown eyes. After the art style changes in ''[[Game & Wario]]'', his eyes are changed to black. His eyes stay black in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', but his pants are also changed to be less wide. In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', his armbands are removed during the Sports intro cutscene, revealing that his arms are somewhat muscular. In addition, his hair is slightly altered; it is shorter in the back, and the white tips on the sides of his hair are more to the side rather than all around it. In [[:File:WWGIT Gallery Young Cricket 5.png|one of the character gallery artwork]], he is shown to be wearing a black shirt and a wraparound under his jacket.  
Starting with his debut in {{a|WWSM|l}}, he is shown to have brown eyes. After the art style changes in {{a|G&Wario|l}}, his eyes are changed to black. His eyes stay black in {{a|WWG|l}}, but his pants are also changed to be less wide. In {{a|WWGIT|l}}, his armbands are removed during the Sports intro cutscene, revealing that his arms are somewhat muscular. In addition, his hair is slightly altered; it is shorter in the back, and the white tips on the sides of his hair are more to the side rather than all around it. In [[:File:WWGIT Gallery Young Cricket 5.png|one of the character gallery artwork]], he is shown to be wearing a black shirt and a wraparound under his jacket.  


His child self wears a blue sleeveless shirt, blue shorts, and blue shoes. In this form, he does not have white tips on his hair. In his character trailer, he wears a white belt, but in [[:File:WWGIT Gallery Young Cricket 2.png|his character gallery artwork]], he is shown wearing a red belt.
His child self wears a blue sleeveless shirt, blue shorts, and blue shoes. In this form, he does not have white tips on his hair. In his character trailer, he wears a white belt, but in [[:File:WWGIT Gallery Young Cricket 2.png|his character gallery artwork]], he is shown wearing a red belt.


===Personality===
===Personality===
Young Cricket is heavily devoted to martial arts, training in difficult environments. He is also shown to be a big fan of meat dumplings throughout his appearances in the ''WarioWare'' franchise, like his ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'' stage and the Kung Fu minigame in ''Game & Wario''. Also, the Meat Dumpling [[Prezzy]] in ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' is one of his most favorite, and his spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' has a dumpling Item Tidal Wave, referencing his favorite food. In ''WarioWare Gold'', his serious personality remains, but for comedic effect, as he even goes as far as to "train" at the Diamond City Amusement Park, and also appears to have a tendency to overexaggerate. At least in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', he is shown being a little naïve; despite this, he is shown to fit in with the rest of his coworkers. He is also shown to be friendly and has joined his friends in activities like dancing at Club Sugar at the end of ''Game & Wario'' and Club Joe in ''WarioWare Gold'' and playing ball with Kat and Ana in "Pool Party Panic" in ''WarioWare: Move It!''
Young Cricket is heavily devoted to martial arts, training in difficult environments. He is also shown to be a big fan of meat dumplings throughout his appearances in the ''WarioWare'' franchise, like his {{a|WWSM}} stage and the Kung Fu minigame in {{a|G&Wario}}. Also, the Meat Dumpling [[Prezzy]] in {{a|WWGIT}} is one of his most favorite, and his spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' has a dumpling Item Tidal Wave, referencing his favorite food. In {{a|WWG}}, his serious personality remains, but for comedic effect, as he even goes as far as to "train" at the Diamond City Amusement Park, and also appears to have a tendency to overexaggerate. At least in {{a|WWSM|l}}, he is shown being a little naïve; despite this, he is shown to fit in with the rest of his coworkers. He is also shown to be friendly and has joined his friends in activities like dancing at Club Sugar at the end of {{a|G&Wario}} and Club Joe in {{a|WWG}} and playing ball with Kat and Ana in "Pool Party Panic" in {{a|WWMI}}


===Powers and abilities===
===Powers and abilities===
Since Young Cricket is a martial artist, he knows a variety of kung-fu moves, including the Precious Prancing Pounce and We-Yu-Ken. In addition, he has excellent jumping abilities, being able to jump several feet high, as shown in both the Kung Fu game mode in ''Game & Wario'' and ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'' In the latter, he is also shown to be an excellent runner as well.
Since Young Cricket is a martial artist, he knows a variety of kung-fu moves, including the Precious Prancing Pounce and We-Yu-Ken. In addition, he has excellent jumping abilities, being able to jump several feet high, as shown in both the Kung Fu game mode in {{a|G&Wario}} and {{a|WWGIT}} In the latter, he is also shown to be an excellent runner as well.


===Relationships===
===Relationships===
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[[Master Mantis]] has been Young Cricket's mentor since he was a child. In every ''WarioWare'' game they appear in, the two have been seen together, and they share their stages in games where they have them.
[[Master Mantis]] has been Young Cricket's mentor since he was a child. In every ''WarioWare'' game they appear in, the two have been seen together, and they share their stages in games where they have them.


In a comment on the ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' Japanese blog, [[Jimmy T]] reveals that he gave Young Cricket one of his spare phones after he stated that he did not have one. Both of them have been shown together in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', where Young Cricket visits [[Joe]]'s club along with Jimmy T in order to fill it up. Young Cricket is also shown working out alongside Jimmy T in the Sports intro cutscene in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
In a comment on the {{a|WWSM|l}} Japanese blog, [[Jimmy T]] reveals that he gave Young Cricket one of his spare phones after he stated that he did not have one. Both of them have been shown together in {{a|WWG|l}}, where Young Cricket visits [[Joe]]'s club along with Jimmy T in order to fill it up. Young Cricket is also shown working out alongside Jimmy T in the Sports intro cutscene in {{a|WWGIT|l}}


[[Lulu]] is shown to have an obsession with Young Cricket, leading her to jump on his back in his story's ending cutscene in ''WarioWare Gold''. Young Cricket later asks her to get off, shocking Lulu. Her adoration for Young Cricket continues in ''WarioWare: Get It Together!'', in which her description states that she is "an adoring fan of Cricket (whether he likes it or not)."
[[Lulu]] is shown to have an obsession with Young Cricket, leading her to jump on his back in his story's ending cutscene in {{a|WWG}}. Young Cricket later asks her to get off, shocking Lulu. Her adoration for Young Cricket continues in {{a|WWGIT}}, in which her description states that she is "an adoring fan of Cricket (whether he likes it or not)."
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==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''WarioWare'' series===
==={{a|WWseries}}===
====''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''====
===={{a|WWSM}}====
=====Japanese website profile=====
=====Japanese website profile=====
<i>'''Name:''' Young Cricket<br>
<i>'''Name:''' Young Cricket<br>
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'''One word:''' My master, Master Mantis, is really strong! I've never seen him fight, but...<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rodj/index.html|title=おどる メイド イン ワリオ|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref></i>
'''One word:''' My master, Master Mantis, is really strong! I've never seen him fight, but...<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rodj/index.html|title=おどる メイド イン ワリオ|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref></i>


====''Game & Wario'' character card====
===={{a|G&Wario}} character card====
-''Master Mantis's apprentice'' <br>
-''Master Mantis's apprentice'' <br>
-''Student of We-Yu-Ken'' <br>
-''Student of We-Yu-Ken'' <br>
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-''Loves dumplings'' <br>
-''Loves dumplings'' <br>


====''WarioWare Gold''====
===={{a|WWG}}====
=====Character cards=====
=====Character cards=====
*'''Rank C''' &ndash; ''This young man is devoted to training under Mantis. He desires mastery. And craves meat dumplings.''
*'''Rank C''' &ndash; ''This young man is devoted to training under Mantis. He desires mastery. And craves meat dumplings.''
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''The work of Mantis. A serious student who likes performance and seeks strength. I love comics.''
''The work of Mantis. A serious student who likes performance and seeks strength. I love comics.''


====''WarioWare: Get It Together!''====
===={{a|WWGIT}}====
======European website bio======
======European website bio======
*"''The dumpling-loving kung fu student uses his skills to dash across the screen and jump super-high.''"
*"''The dumpling-loving kung fu student uses his skills to dash across the screen and jump super-high.''"
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*'''CEO Comment:''' "''Cricket is Mantis's pupil. All he cares about is his martial arts training, so sometimes he can be a real space cadet! I bet he'd give me a back rub if I told him that's how Mantis trained... Wait, that's brilliant! Wahaha!''"
*'''CEO Comment:''' "''Cricket is Mantis's pupil. All he cares about is his martial arts training, so sometimes he can be a real space cadet! I bet he'd give me a back rub if I told him that's how Mantis trained... Wait, that's brilliant! Wahaha!''"


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
==={{a|SSBseries}}===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
===={{a|SSBB}}====
{{SSBB sticker
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Young Cricket
|name=Young Cricket
|image=[[File:Sticker Young Cricket.png]]
|image=[[File:Sticker Young Cricket.png]]
|game=''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''
|game={{a|WWSM|l}}
|effect=[Arm, Leg] - Attack +3
|effect=[Arm, Leg] - Attack +3
}}
}}


====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
===={{a|SSBU}}====
{{Spirit
{{Spirit
|no=740
|no=740
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|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Lucario|id=SSBU}}
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Lucario|id=SSBU}}
|conditions='''Rule:''' Item Tidal Wave ''([[Food|Dumplings]])''
|rule_2=Item Tidal Wave ''([[Food|Dumplings]])''
|conditions=
*The enemy's dash attacks have increased power
*The enemy's dash attacks have increased power
*Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while
*Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while
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==Portrayals==
==Portrayals==
*Unknown (2006 - 2013, starting with ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'')
*Unknown (2006 - 2013, starting with {{a|WWSM|l}})
*[[Robbie Daymond]] (2018 - present, starting with ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'')
*[[Robbie Daymond]] (2018 - present, starting with {{a|WWG|l}})
*[[Ryota Suzuki]] (2018-present, starting with ''WarioWare Gold'', Japanese version)
*[[Ryota Suzuki]] (2018-present, starting with {{a|WWG}}, Japanese version)
*Jaume Aguiló (2018-2021, ''WarioWare Gold'' to ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', NOE Spanish version)<ref>{{cite|url=www.doblajevideojuegos.es/fichajuego/warioware-gold|title=''WarioWare Gold'' (2018)|language=es-es|publisher=DoblajeVideojuegos.es|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>
*Jaume Aguiló (2018-2021, {{a|WWG}} to {{a|WWGIT|l}}, NOE Spanish version)<ref>{{cite|url=www.doblajevideojuegos.es/fichajuego/warioware-gold|title={{a|WWG}} (2018)|language=es-es|publisher=DoblajeVideojuegos.es|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>
*David García Llop (2023-present, starting with ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', NOE Spanish version)<ref>{{cite|url=www.doblajevideojuegos.es/fichajuego/warioware-move-it|title=''WarioWare: Move It!'' (2023)|language=es-es|publisher=DoblajeVideojuegos.es|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>
*David García Llop (2023-present, starting with {{a|WWMI|l}}, NOE Spanish version)<ref>{{cite|url=www.doblajevideojuegos.es/fichajuego/warioware-move-it|title={{a|WWMI}} (2023)|language=es-es|publisher=DoblajeVideojuegos.es|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>
*Moisés Iván Mora (2018-present, starting with ''WarioWare Gold'', NOA Spanish version)<ref>{{cite|author=31 Horas México|date=January 15, 2019|language=es-419|url=youtu.be/C3InSL3OyUw|title=Characters and Voice Actors - ''WarioWare Gold'' (Latin America Spanish)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 14, 2023}}</ref>
*Moisés Iván Mora (2018-present, starting with {{a|WWG}}, NOA Spanish version)<ref>{{cite|author=31 Horas México|date=January 15, 2019|language=es-419|url=youtu.be/C3InSL3OyUw|title=Characters and Voice Actors - {{a|WWG}} (Latin America Spanish)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 14, 2023}}</ref>
*[[Donald Reignoux]] (2018-present, starting with ''WarioWare Gold'', French version)<ref>{{cite|url=www.rsdoublage.com/jeuvideo-30421-Wario-Ware-Goldhtml|title=RS Doublage|language=fr|accessdate=August 24, 2024}}</ref>
*[[Donald Reignoux]] (2018-present, starting with {{a|WWG}}, French version)<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.rsdoublage.com/jeuvideo-30421-Wario-Ware-Goldhtml|title=RS Doublage|language=fr|accessdate=August 24, 2024}}</ref>
*René Dawn-Claude (2018-present, starting with ''WarioWare Gold'', German version)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DBy-fGfon-C/ Confirmation by René Dawn-Claude in the comments on Instagram]</ref>
*René Dawn-Claude (2018-present, starting with {{a|WWG}}, German version)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DBy-fGfon-C/ Confirmation by René Dawn-Claude in the comments on Instagram]</ref>
*Paolo De Santis (2018-present, starting with ''WarioWare Gold'', Italian version)<ref>{{cite|url=www.antoniogenna.net/doppiaggio/vgames/wariowaregold.htm|title=AntonioGenna.net presenta: IL MONDO DEI DOPPIATORI - EXTRA: VIDEOGAMES "WarioWare Gold"|publisher=AntonioGenna.net|language=it|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>
*Paolo De Santis (2018-present, starting with {{a|WWG}}, Italian version)<ref>{{cite|url=www.antoniogenna.net/doppiaggio/vgames/wariowaregold.htm|title=AntonioGenna.net presenta: IL MONDO DEI DOPPIATORI - EXTRA: VIDEOGAMES "WarioWare Gold"|publisher=AntonioGenna.net|language=it|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>


==List of appearances ==
==List of appearances ==
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
{{appearances list
!Title!!Role!!Year of release!!Format
|title1={{a|WWSM|l}}
|-
|role1=Microgame host
|''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''
|release1=2006
|Microgame host
|format1={{a|W|l}}
|2006
|title2={{a|SSBB|l}}
|[[Wii]]
|role2=Cameo
|-
|release2=2008
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|format2={{a|W|l}}
|Cameo
|title3={{a|WWDIY|l}}
|2008
|role3=Assembly Dojo host
|Wii
|release3=2009
|-
|format3={{a|DS|l}}
|''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]''
|title4=''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''
|Assembly Dojo host
|role4=Kung Fu Ball host
|2009
|release4=2011
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|format4={{a|W|l}}
|-
|title5={{a|G&Wario|l}}
|''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''
|role5=Playable character
|Kung Fu Ball host
|release5=2013
|2011
|format5={{a|WU|l}}
|Wii
|title6=''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
|-
|role6=Munchy Monk host
|''[[Game & Wario]]''
|release6=2015
|Playable character
|format6={{a|3DS|l}}
|2013
|title7={{a|WWG|l}}
|[[Wii U]]
|role7=Microgame host
|-
|release7=2018
|''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
|format7={{a|3DS|l}}
|Munchy Monk host
|title8={{a|SSBU|l}}
|2015
|role8=Cameo
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|release8=2018
|-
|format8={{a|Switch|l}}
|''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
|title9={{a|WWGIT|l}}
|Microgame host
|role9=Microgame host, playable character
|2018
|release9=2021
|Nintendo 3DS
|format9={{a|Switch|l}}
|-
|title10=''[[Tetris 99]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|role10=Cameo as a J-Tetromino
|Cameo
|release10=2021
|2018
|format10={{a|Switch|l}}
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|title11={{a|WWMI|l}}
|-
|role11=Microgame host, playable character
|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
|release11=2023
|Microgame host, playable character
|format11={{a|Switch|l}}
|2021
}}
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Tetris 99]]''
|Cameo as a J-Tetromino
|2021
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]''
|Microgame host, playable character
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Young Cricket WWDIY.png|''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]''
Young Cricket WWDIY.png|{{a|WWDIY|l}}
YoungMantisGW.png|''[[Game & Wario]]''
YoungMantisGW.png|{{a|G&Wario|l}}
WWGIT Gallery Young Cricket 5.png|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
WWGIT Gallery Young Cricket 5.png|{{a|WWGIT|l}}
WWGIT Gallery Master Mantis 5.png|''WarioWare: Get It Together!''
WWGIT Gallery Master Mantis 5.png|{{a|WWGIT}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{main|List of Young Cricket quotes}}
{{main|List of Young Cricket quotes}}
*''"Good to meet you! People call me Young Cricket. As part of my kung-fu training, Master Mantis and I travel around in search of new stances."'' &mdash; ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''
*''"Good to meet you! People call me Young Cricket. As part of my kung-fu training, Master Mantis and I travel around in search of new stances."'' &mdash; {{a|WWSM|l}}
*''"Hey! I'm Cricket! I'm a kung fu apprentice! Master Mantis has taught me some new jumping techniques, so I made a game out of it!"'' &mdash; ''[[Game & Wario]]''
*''"Hey! I'm Cricket! I'm a kung fu apprentice! Master Mantis has taught me some new jumping techniques, so I made a game out of it!"'' &mdash; {{a|G&Wario|l}}
*''"Whuh? Oh, I didn't notice. Little girl... get off."'' &mdash; ''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
*''"Whuh? Oh, I didn't notice. Little girl... get off."'' &mdash; {{a|WWG|l}}
*''"I believe that's my cue."'' &mdash; ''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
*''"I believe that's my cue."'' &mdash; {{a|WWG|l}}
*''"I'm on it! Precious Prancing Pounce!"'' ''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
*''"I'm on it! Precious Prancing Pounce!"'' {{a|WWG|l}}
*''"Time to join forces. It's the only way! C'mon, let's tag team our foe!"'' &mdash; ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
*''"Time to join forces. It's the only way! C'mon, let's tag team our foe!"'' &mdash; {{a|WWGIT|l}}
*''"Cricket crush!"''
*''"Cricket crush!"''
*''"Take that!"''
*''"Take that!"''
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ヤングクリケット
|Jap=ヤングクリケット
|JpnR=Yangu Kuriketto
|JapR=Yangu Kuriketto
|JpnM=Young Cricket
|JapM=Young Cricket
|ChiS=少年库利凯特
|ChiS=少年库利凯特
|ChiSR=Shàonián Kùlìkǎitè
|ChiSR=Shàonián Kùlìkǎitè
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|KorR=Yeong Keuriket
|KorR=Yeong Keuriket
|KorM=Young Cricket
|KorM=Young Cricket
|Rus=Юный Крикет<ref name="russian">{{cite|language=ru|author=NintendoRU|date=January 10, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH-4V-uwGeY|title=''WarioWare Gold'' — трейлер персонажей Юный Крикет и Мастер Мантис (Nintendo 3DS)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}{{dead link}}</ref>
|Rus=Юный Крикет<ref name="russian">{{cite|language=ru|author=NintendoRU|date=January 10, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH-4V-uwGeY|title={{a|WWG}} — трейлер персонажей Юный Крикет и Мастер Мантис (Nintendo 3DS)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}{{dead link}}</ref>
|Rus2=Ученик Сверчок
|Rus2=Ученик Сверчок
|Rus2N=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|Rus2N=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''

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