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The Yoshi Island Spirits have only appeared in [[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]] to date. Each had a special objective to be cleared before they let [[Yoshi]] pass. Their leader appears to be [[Hongo]].
The '''Yoshi Island Spirits''',{{ref needed}} also referred to as the '''tiny spirits''', 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.


It is unknown if the Spirits have a hierarchy of power among them, or if they reside or have resided anywhere but Yoshi's Island, which is where they currently inhabit. The Spirits include:
==Spirit Who Loves Surprises==
 
{{Main|Spirit Who Loves Surprises}}
==Hongo, the Book Spirit==
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.
'''[[Hongo]]''' is the leader of the Yoshi Island Spirits. He is firm and elderly but shows he can be forgiving at times.
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==Spirit of Cuteness==
==Spirit of Cuteness==
The '''[[Spirit of Cuteness]]''' looks like a balloon with wings. She cares about the [[Eggling]]s and wanted Yoshi to save them.Yoshi had to eat apples to transform the apples back to egglings.
{{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.


==Spirit of Greediness==
==Spirit of Money==
The '''[[Spirit of Greed]]''' looks like a [[Gold Mouse|golden mouse]] who has a pocket full of money. To pass him, Yoshi had to collect [[coin]]s in the level. He had a golden shadow.
{{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 Mightiness==
==Spirit of Power==
Also known as the '''Spirit of Strength''', and the '''Spirit of Mightiness''', the '''[[Spirit of Power]]''' is the strongest of the spirits. He resembles a purple boxer. To clear his levels, Yoshi had to defeat a preset number of enemies. This trial is almost the exact opposite of the Spirit of Happiness'.
[[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.


==Spirit of Scariness==  
==Spirit of Speed==
More commonly known as the '''Spirit of Fright''', the '''[[Spirit of Fright]]''' is a reanimated [[mummy]] spirit who's tasks involved racing from rolling spikes.
{{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 Kindness==  
==Spirit of Kindness==  
The '''[[Spirit of Kindness]]''' resembles a flower. Her tasks for Yoshi always involved killing the least amount of enemies in a level as possible.  
{{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.
 
==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.


==Spirit of Swiftness==
==Gallery==
Better known as the '''[[Spirit of Speed]]''' is a Spirit who loves to challenge others to races. She is competitive in a friendly way.  
<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>


==Spirit Who Loves Surprises==
==Names in other languages==
The '''[[Spirit Who Loves Surprises]]''' is a Spirit who was banished from the Spirit Council under the orders of [[Hongo]]. He assisted Yoshi throughout [[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]] and hosted [[mini-games]] as well.
{{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
}}


==Gallery==
==References==
<center><gallery>
<references/>
Image:ME0000508842 2.jpg|<center>Hongo, the spirit of the Book
Image:Greedspirit.jpg|<center>Spirit of Greed
Image:YTT_SpiritOfCuteness.jpg|<center>Spirit of Cuteness
Image:YTT_SpiritOfPower.jpg|<center>Spirit of Power
Image:Spirit Kindness.jpg|<center>Spirit of Kindness
Image:Spirit Fright.jpg|<center>Spirit of Fright
Image:Spirit Speed.jpg|<center>Spirit of Speed
Image:Jokespirit.jpg|<center>Spirit who Loves Surprises
</gallery></center>


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Latest revision as of 13:41, August 31, 2023

Group sprite of the Yoshi Island Spirits
Group sprite of the spirits.

The Yoshi Island Spirits,[citation needed] also referred to as the tiny spirits, 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 Yoshi Island 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[1]
Puchi seirei
Petit spirits
ちいさなせいれい
Chiisana seirei
Tiny spirits

References[edit]

  1. ^ 「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