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[[File:Yoshi Island Spirits.png|frame|Group sprite of the spirits.]]
The '''tiny spirits''', also referred to as '''book spirits''',<ref>''Yoshi's Universal Gravitation'' instruction booklet.{{page needed}}</ref> are characters that only appear in the game ''[[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]]''. Each spirit gives [[Yoshi]] a mission, and if Yoshi completes the mission, they give him a [[Happiness Medal]]. Their leader is Hongo, the book spirit. The spirits include:
==Hongo==
[[File:YTT-Spirits Yoshi Celebrating.png|frame|Several of the spirits celebrating [[Yoshi]]'s victory in locking away [[Bowser]].]]
{{Main|Hongo}}
Hongo is the leader of the spirits and the spirit in control of the [[Forbidden Pop-Up Book]]. He is responsible for accidentally sealing [[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]] in the Forbidden Pop-Up Book and for the banishment of the [[Spirit Who Loves Surprises]]. He is elderly and pious, because he wanted to help Yoshi but accidentally sealed Yoshi's Island in the Forbidden Pop-Up Book, and did not bring Yoshi's Island back to normal because [[Bowser]] would attack the island again. Another example of this, when Yoshi defeats Bowser, he gets very grateful for Yoshi and makes him a meal, and accepts the spirit Who Loves Surprises to work with him again.


The Spirits in [[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]] each wanted a special objective cleared before they let [[Yoshi]] pass.
==Spirit Who Loves Surprises==
{{Main|Spirit Who Loves Surprises}}
The Spirit Who Loves Surprises is a lively spirit who gives Yoshi the power to rotate the entire world, helped him throughout the game, explained what he must do to have Yoshi's Island turn back to normal, and hosted the [[Bonus Mission!]]. He was fired by Hongo, because he did not know how to keep secrets. At [[The Tale of Bowser's Fields]], he controls a fake Bowser to attack Yoshi as a test to see if he is ready to battle with the real Bowser. At the end of the game, the spirit Who Loves Surprises returns to work with Hongo.
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== Spirit of Cuteness ==
==Spirit of Cuteness==
{{Main|Spirit of Cuteness}}
The Spirit of Cuteness loves cute things more than anything else and is very friendly. She cares very much about the [[Eggling]]s and explained to Yoshi what Bowser did with the Egglings and asks Yoshi to save them. The spirit awards Yoshi with a Happiness Medal if he finds a certain amount of Egglings in each stage. She is a round, flying pink creature with white wings.


The '''Spirit of Cuteness''' looked like a balloon with wings. She cared about the [[Egglings]] and wanted Yoshi to save them.
==Spirit of Money==
{{Main|Spirit of Money}}
The Spirit of Money loves money and gold and judges people on how much money they have. He only allows Yoshi to go to the next level if he gave him a certain number of [[coin]]s. He has a pouch full of his gold and money, and resembles a golden mouse.


== Spirit of Greed ==
==Spirit of Power==
[[File:YTT-Spirit of Surprises Screenshot11.png|frame|All of the spirits, seen during the ending cut-scene.]]
{{Main|Spirit of Power}}
The Spirit of Power is the strongest of the spirits and likes mighty and strong people. He only allows Yoshi to go to the next level if he defeats a certain number of enemies. This trial is almost the exact opposite of the [[Spirit of Kindness]]. He resembles an obese purple genie.


The '''Spirit of Greed''' looked like a [[Gold Mouse|golden mouse]] who had a pocket full of money. To pass him, Yoshi had to collect [[coin]]s in the level. He had a golden shadow.
==Spirit of Speed==
{{Main|Spirit of Speed}}
The Spirit of Speed is very fast, energetic and despite being so competitive, she is very friendly. She loves to challenge others to races, and does not like people who just stand without doing anything.
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== Spirit of Power ==
==Spirit of Kindness==  
{{Main|Spirit of Kindness}}
The Spirit of Kindness is a benevolent and gentle spirit that likes kind people. Her tasks for Yoshi always involve defeating the least amount of enemies in a level as possible, unlike the [[Spirit of Power]]. She resembles a rose.


Also known as the '''Spirit of Strength''', the '''Spirit of Power''' is the strongest of the spirits. He resembles a purple boxer. To clear his levels, the player must defeat a preset number of enemies, almost the exact opposite of the Spirit of Happiness.
==Spirit of Fright==
{{Main|Spirit of Fright}}
The Spirit of Fright likes to scare people. To satisfy himself, he sets up a giant rolling spindle with spikes to scare Yoshi. Yoshi must reach the goal and avoid being sucked in the spikes. He resembles a mummy.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Hongo YTT artwork.jpg|[[Hongo]], the book spirit
Spirit Who Loves Surprises YTT artwork.jpg|[[Spirit Who Loves Surprises]]
Spirit of Cuteness YTT artwork.jpg|[[Spirit of Cuteness]]
Spirit of Greed YTT artwork.jpg|[[Spirit of Money]]
Spirit of Power YTT artwork.jpg|[[Spirit of Power]]
Spirit of Speed YTT artwork.jpg|[[Spirit of Speed]]
Spirit Kindness.jpg|[[Spirit of Kindness]]
Spirit Fright.jpg|[[Spirit of Fright]]
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=プチ精霊<ref>「通してもらうために、プチ精霊の出す課題(=ミッション)をクリアしてヨッシーの力を認めてもらいましょう。」- [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/kygj/mission/index.html Official Japanese Website]</ref>
|JapR=Puchi seirei
|JapM=Petit spirits
|Jap2=ちいさなせいれい
|Jap2R=Chiisana seirei
|Jap2M=Tiny spirits
}}
 
==References==
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[[Category:Yoshi Topsy-Turvy characters]]

Latest revision as of 07:02, October 21, 2024

Group sprite of the tiny spirits
Group sprite of the spirits.

The tiny spirits, also referred to as book spirits,[1] are characters that only appear in the game Yoshi Topsy-Turvy. Each spirit gives Yoshi a mission, and if Yoshi completes the mission, they give him a Happiness Medal. Their leader is Hongo, the book spirit. The spirits include:

Hongo[edit]

The tiny spirits celebrating Yoshi's victory in locking away Bowser
Several of the spirits celebrating Yoshi's victory in locking away Bowser.
Main article: Hongo

Hongo is the leader of the spirits and the spirit in control of the Forbidden Pop-Up Book. He is responsible for accidentally sealing Yoshi's Island in the Forbidden Pop-Up Book and for the banishment of the Spirit Who Loves Surprises. He is elderly and pious, because he wanted to help Yoshi but accidentally sealed Yoshi's Island in the Forbidden Pop-Up Book, and did not bring Yoshi's Island back to normal because Bowser would attack the island again. Another example of this, when Yoshi defeats Bowser, he gets very grateful for Yoshi and makes him a meal, and accepts the spirit Who Loves Surprises to work with him again.

Spirit Who Loves Surprises[edit]

Main article: Spirit Who Loves Surprises

The Spirit Who Loves Surprises is a lively spirit who gives Yoshi the power to rotate the entire world, helped him throughout the game, explained what he must do to have Yoshi's Island turn back to normal, and hosted the Bonus Mission!. He was fired by Hongo, because he did not know how to keep secrets. At The Tale of Bowser's Fields, he controls a fake Bowser to attack Yoshi as a test to see if he is ready to battle with the real Bowser. At the end of the game, the spirit Who Loves Surprises returns to work with Hongo.

Spirit of Cuteness[edit]

Main article: Spirit of Cuteness

The Spirit of Cuteness loves cute things more than anything else and is very friendly. She cares very much about the Egglings and explained to Yoshi what Bowser did with the Egglings and asks Yoshi to save them. The spirit awards Yoshi with a Happiness Medal if he finds a certain amount of Egglings in each stage. She is a round, flying pink creature with white wings.

Spirit of Money[edit]

Main article: Spirit of Money

The Spirit of Money loves money and gold and judges people on how much money they have. He only allows Yoshi to go to the next level if he gave him a certain number of coins. He has a pouch full of his gold and money, and resembles a golden mouse.

Spirit of Power[edit]

Screenshot of the Spirit Who Loves Surprises in the ending cut-scene
All of the spirits, seen during the ending cut-scene.
Main article: Spirit of Power

The Spirit of Power is the strongest of the spirits and likes mighty and strong people. He only allows Yoshi to go to the next level if he defeats a certain number of enemies. This trial is almost the exact opposite of the Spirit of Kindness. He resembles an obese purple genie.

Spirit of Speed[edit]

Main article: Spirit of Speed

The Spirit of Speed is very fast, energetic and despite being so competitive, she is very friendly. She loves to challenge others to races, and does not like people who just stand without doing anything.

Spirit of Kindness[edit]

Main article: Spirit of Kindness

The Spirit of Kindness is a benevolent and gentle spirit that likes kind people. Her tasks for Yoshi always involve defeating the least amount of enemies in a level as possible, unlike the Spirit of Power. She resembles a rose.

Spirit of Fright[edit]

Main article: Spirit of Fright

The Spirit of Fright likes to scare people. To satisfy himself, he sets up a giant rolling spindle with spikes to scare Yoshi. Yoshi must reach the goal and avoid being sucked in the spikes. He resembles a mummy.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese プチ精霊[2]
Puchi seirei
Petit spirits
ちいさなせいれい[?]
Chiisana seirei
Tiny spirits

References[edit]

  1. ^ Yoshi's Universal Gravitation instruction booklet.[page number needed]
  2. ^ 「通してもらうために、プチ精霊の出す課題(=ミッション)をクリアしてヨッシーの力を認めてもらいましょう。」- Official Japanese Website