Elliott Mitoa
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| Elliott Mitoa Crystal Jewels character | |
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| 180px Elliot Mitoa in Crystal Jewels Free! (2015) | |
| First game | Crystal Jewels (1991) |
| Created by | Maruko Jinko |
| Designed by | Ashigo Midori and Zeturi Kanori (video games) Garuko Joshida (Seasons 1-12) Hidoshi Shayama (Season 13-present) Toshida Orobusa (Zenerations onwards) |
| Voiced by | English Isobel Fox (Seasons 1-16) |
As of his potrayals of the manga, Elliott also appears in Crystal Jewels Adventures and its sequels, Crystal Jewels Kouchu's Quest<ref>Crystal Jewels:Kouchu's Quest (2016, October 10). Retrieved December 4, 2018, from https://wikifanona.wikia.com/wiki/Crystal_Jewels:_Kouchu%27s_Quest</ref>, Crystal Jewels MiniZ<ref>Crystal Jewels MiniZ(2016, October 10). Retrieved December 4, 2018, from https://wikifanona.wikia.com/wiki/Crystal_Jewels:_MiniZ</ref>, Roaracryst Tales, LeLeLa!, Crystal Jewels ★ Journey, Crystal Jewels PoPo Adventures, and Crystal Jewels GT and Crystal Jewels Eclispe Battles. In most of the media, he is defined as a gay character, especially in the anime adaption of the manga, where he take Kouchu Misako to be his lover. Elliott appears in Crystal Jewels 150, Crystal Jewels Fuse and Brawl, Crystal Jewels Stories (reference), Crystal Jewels 2 Roaracryst, Crystal Jewels Go!, Crystal Jewels Chronicles, Crystal Jewels X, Let's Play Crystal Jewels!, Crystal Jewels 3 the manga, and Crystal Jewels Quest.
In the franchise, Demogames rated Elliott Mitoa #3 on the "Best Crystal Brawler characters You Love To Meet", however, confusing some fans that the character is the first LGBT character in the Crystal Jewels franchise introduced in Game Series I. Elliott Mitoa also appeared in the Shogumon episode, " Psychology Technology", and the Etes episode, "The Web-Psyche".
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Creation and Design
thumb|left|188px|Original artwork of ElliottThe character is based on the unnamed boy character Crystal Monsters magazine. Maruko Jinko, the creator of the Crystal Jewels series was interested into creating the character, because he is "kind" and "playful". He named the character Maeko. Maeko, the name which comes from “Honest Child”<ref group="a">Maruko Jinko named the character, "Maeko" because he said that he was a clever and unique child and the player's honest and favorite friend.</ref>, is designed by Ashigo Midori and finalized by Zeturi Kanori. Maeko wears a short-sleeved jeans-polo shirt and blue shorts with blue shoes. Maeko have short black hair and black eyes. His design was changed in Game Series IV, with long-sleeve purple polo-shirt and black pants, and has bigger hair. During the localization for the North American audiences, Maeko changes to Elliott Mitoa.
Garuko Joshida initially overseen Elliott's design, and his iris increased in 3 Farko Arc, even more in Advanced Adventure. When Joshida retires from continuing to design characters for the series, at the end of Advanced Adventure, Hidoshi Shayama, a designer since Season 13 (which he took Garuko Joshida's place after he retires to start designing series Dungeon Explores) replaces Joshida and design the characters for the No Quitting!! Series and the design remained the same for Mega Companions, Super! On Life! and Garnet and Turquoise Elliott has larger brown irises in No Quitting!!.
In Japanese, he shares the voice actor, Rebi Ushaki , with Kouchu until the Advanced Adventure series, then Asai Midora took over for the remainder of the series, including Crystal Jewels Zenerations. Satoshi Shigaki voices Maeko in Crystal Jewels Z Uranium and Neptunic Skies, and Fushigo Idohiro voiced him in Crystal Jewels Battle Adventures. Ashiga Sayaka voiced him in the Shield of the Hero series. Yukisha Shayama voiced Maeko in the Shogumon episode, "Psychology Technology", and Rikasha Garisumata voiced him in the Etes episode, "Web-Psyche"
In the English version, he is voiced by Isobel Fox<ref>Isobel Fox. (1993, May) Interview with the Characters from Crystal Jewels.Interview https://www.GMG.com/isobel_fox. Retrieved from http://www.url.com</ref> for the first 16 seasons, then Ewan Kelly<ref>Kelly Ewan. (2013, May) Interview with the Characters from Crystal Jewels.Interview .https://www.GMG.com/. Retrieved from http://www.url.com</ref> for the remainder of the series, including the Crystal Jewels Zenerations series. Ryan Kelby<ref>Ryan Kebly. (2013, May) Interview with the Characters from Crystal Jewels.Interview .https://www.GMG.com/. Retrieved from http://www.url.com</ref> also voiced the character on Crystal Jewels Z Uranium and Neptunic Skies. Kate Ukona (voiced Kouchu in the main series) also voiced Elliott in the Crystal Jewels Battle Adventures series. In the Shield of the Hero series, he is voiced by Alice Kelly. In the Shogumon episode, "Psychology Technology", he is voiced by Victoria Matters. In the Etes episode, "Web-Psyche", he is voiced by Ashley Wars.
Family
His mother, Krista Mitoa<ref group="a">Elliott's mother and father calls Elliott "Naughty Elliott" to describe Elliott's delinquent behavior.</ref> and his father, Romayne Mitoa<ref group="a">Elliott's mother and father calls Elliott "Naughty Elliott" to describe Elliott's delinquent behavior.</ref>, both takes good care of Elliott and his siblings. Jinko stated that his father died of cancer at age 32 when he is asked why Elliott's father is not in the scene<ref>Jinko, Maruko. Interview (Crystal Jewels video games interview) (Character of the Day:Elliott Mitoa). By Maruko Jinko. Winter 1999.</ref>. Elliott and his half-sister Martha spent a lot of time together while their father was alive and see each other from time to time. She is 7 years older than him. And Elliott and his half-brother Tylar spent a lot of time together while their father was alive but contact dwindled after that. He is 5 years older than him. Elliott and his sister, Rica, 3 years older than him, never got along or act like aquaintances. In the Crystal Jewels Anime Adventures manga, Elliott never had siblings and his father is alive, but rejects his sexuality and he and Kisho Misako, Kouchu's father, prevents both of them from seeing each other again.
Appearances
In the video games
thumb|200px|Elliott's redesignIn Crystal Jewels, Crystal Jewels 2, Crystal Jewels 3, Crystal Jewels Pakular, Crystal Jewels Advanced 2½, Crystal Jewels Advanced Kingdom, Crystal Jewels Advanced Farko and Crystal Jewels Astrodvanced, Elliott appears to be a Expert Crystal Brawler. In Crystal Jewels, Crystal Jewels 2, and Crystal Jewels Advanced Kingdom, he appears to be the player's best friend since their childhood. He is the person who sended the player the map of Jarbon, and teaches him the basics of becoming the Crystal Brawler and gives good advice. It has been revealed that he is also a genius and a young scientist learned from his father. enjoys fighting, cookery and dancing. In Crystal Jewels 3, Crystal Jewels Pakular, Crystal Jewels Advanced 2 ½, and the remakes of Crystal Jewels 3, Elliott appears enabled to brawl for the main character. His team always consist of Snakedragon, Aerotic, Spikefist, Hyseno, and Pionchamp, all ranging from Level 50 through Level 100.
As of the side games, Elliott appears in the Trading Card Game, as one of the aide cards. In the Crystal Jewels Tournament series, Elliott appears to be one of the selectable playable characters and one of the Challenge Crystal Brawlers. Elliott's only CrystalZeni game appearance is Power UpZ. Elliott appears as a non-playable character in Crystal Jewels Shuriken Stars and Crystal Jewels Pictogram. In Crystal Jewels Puzzle Brawl, Elliott appears as the player's aide. He also appears in Story Mode and Challenge Mode in Crystal Jewels Z Uranium and Neptunic Skies. In the story mode, it was revealed that he lives in a middle class neighbourhood. His father passed away 8 years ago, leaving his mother, a junior manager Krista, to look after him. Elliott goes to Erinsborough School. He loves his teacher Mr Hodgson but hates Miss Duffy whose interests include wearing really smelly pullovers. Elliott appears in the Crystal Jewels Channel apps, and appears as a non-playable character again in Crystal Jewels Free!, and Crystal Jewels Z Battle.
In the anime
Elliott appears in the main Crystal Jewels series<ref>"The Guys are Around." Crystal Jewels: Original Series, season 1 Episode 26, 8 March. 1993.</ref>. In the main series, he is Kouchu's admirable best friend since their childhood and joined Shari and Dustin in their jobs sometimes. Elliott and Kouchu are more cooperative to each other, especially they enjoy dancing, and hanging out with each other. Their best episodes are Elliott and Kouchu:Great Partners in Recital, Maeko and Kouchu:Great Partners in Action (banned from the North American airlines), and Elliott and Kouchu:Great Partners in Brawl. The writer of the series, Asuko Amanda stated that Elliott has feelings for Kouchu, and he admire him so much. Elliott also appears in the movies, including Crystal Jewels:Three Powers, Crystal Jewels:The Silver Power, Crystal Jewels:2000, Crystal Jewels:Shuriken and the Jewels, Crystal Jewels:Time, Crystal Jewels:Next Generation, and Crystal Jewels:Destruction of the Orb. In The Shield of the Hero series, like the anime series, Elliott shares partnership with Kouchu, which he travels with Kouchu and helps him revive Dysenoid with a green ore. Kouchu also has a common relationship with his close childhood best friend Elliott Mitoa.
Although they became a couple in the Crystal Jewels Kouchu's Quest manga. Although in "The Dancer's Life"<ref>"The Dancer's Life." Crystal Jewels:Brawler's Quest, season 12 Episode 10, 8 August. 2003.</ref>, Elliott decided to share his feelings for Kouchu, and he accepted it, however, he cannot be Elliott's love partner. In Maeko and Kouchu! Great Partners in Action<ref>" マエコとコウチュ！偉大なパートナーたちの行動！." Crystal Jewels, 1725, 8 Aug. 2003.</ref>, Elliott and Kouchu pretends to be a couple to get the police gang and their Crystal Monsters out of the hotel.Elliott also appears in the Crystal Jewels Battle Adventures episodes. Although it is an alternative plot, according to the Japanese dub, he claimed that he is in a relationship with actor Rike Sky. Elliott and Time Sky both are close to each other and their partnership gets tough just like he and Kouchu were together. In Crystal Jewels Z Uranium and Neptunic Skies, Elliott appears in several episodes. He is an openly gay male character, who is seen to be in a relationship with Jimmy. Earlier in the series, Jimmy broke up with him because he have taken advantage of him. Eventually, he grew another relationship with Kevin Myers, a Crystal Monster artist and a mentor of Useo Buraru. In Crystal Jewels Zenerations, Elliott made an appearance on several episodes. He is currently single. His most recent romance was with a journalist called Barrington Gareth Allan, who was 20 years older than him. They broke up because Barrington felt smothered by Elliott's generosity.
In other media
In the manga
Elliott also appears in Crystal Jewels Adventures and its sequels. Unlike most of his counterparts, he is straight and has an unnamed girlfriend. He owns a Hyseno, Tencoat and Eartho. He is a smart and clever "genius" and has Shari as his mentor and his master with Dustin Withness. Elliott makes an appearance in Crystal Jewels Kouchu's Quest<ref>Crystal Jewels:Kouchu's Quest (2016, October 10). Retrieved December 4, 2018, from https://wikifanona.wikia.com/wiki/Crystal_Jewels:_Kouchu%27s_Quest</ref>. He is an gay character who admires Kouchu. Elliott told Kouchu that he is gay and became his romance partner within a "love-rival" of Shauna Genga. Elliott and Shauna gave Kouchu a dilemma of choosing between the two characters. However, towards the last volume, thumb|left|Elliott in CrystalJewels Kouchu's QuestKouchu chose Elliott over Shauna, and Elliott's parents forced him to move with them. In couple more years later, Kouchu flies to another region in order to visit Elliott again and live with him. Aguru Orisubama, creator of the manga series, stated that Elliott and Kouchu was his favorite couple in the Crystal Jewels franchise.
Elliott also made a brief appearance in Crystal Jewels MiniZ<ref>Crystal Jewels MiniZ(2016, October 10). Retrieved December 4, 2018, from https://wikifanona.wikia.com/wiki/Crystal_Jewels:_MiniZ</ref>. He appeared in several chapters of the manga. When Daigo and his friends first met Elliott, he is curious to teach them the move, Web Beam for the Power Roaracryst. Elliott spended at least 5 days teaching Roaracryst the move. Elliott is also a genius and a technical assistance. During the battle with Devil J in the Crystal Jewels 2 arc, Elliott was one of the Brawlers who are under control by Hunter Grai. Furthermore in the series, Elliott appears to be general. The Elliott in Roaracryst Tales is similar to the one in the anime. Elliott appears in couple chapters of the LeLeLa! series, and that Elliott is similar to the one in the video games. The Elliott in Crystal Jewels ★ Journey and Crystal Jewels PoPo Adventures is similar to the one from the video games. Elliott grew up in a middle class neighbourhood. After his father died when he was young, he was raised by his mother. Elliott in Crystal Jewels GT is similar to the one in the anime. Elliott Mitoa is a 20-year-old health centre receptionist who enjoys painting, eating out and camping. He is energetic and giving, but can also be very lazy and a bit cowardly. In Crystal Jewels Eclispe Battles, Elliott is called "Miso". Elliott appears in Crystal Jewels 150, and this Elliott is based on the video games.
Elliott in Crystal Jewels Fuse and Brawl is based on the one in the video games. Elliott is referred to in Crystal Jewels Stories. In Crystal Jewels 2 Roaracryst, Elliott's counterpart is Midori Asaki. In Crystal Jewels Go!, Elliott made an appearance based on the video games. There's something ambiguous about him, perhaps it's his friendly demeanor or perhaps it's simply his good looks. But nonetheless, people tend to stay on his good side, while awkwardly avoid talking about his past. In Crystal Jewels Chronicles, Elliott is based on the one in the games, and in Crystal Jewels X, his counterpart is Wally Oldbury.Wally Oldbury is a 15-year-old teenager who enjoys swimming, cookery and glamping. He is brave and loveable, but can also be very standoffish and a bit selfish. The Elliott in Let's Play Crystal Jewels! is similar to the one in the video games. Elliott's appearance in Crystal Jewels 3 the is based on the video games. Elliott also appears in Crystal Jewels Quest.
In other books
Elliott appears in the Crystal Jewels Journey books, which is similar to the anime. In Kouchu and Roaracryst, Elliott is loosely based on the anime. Although unlike the anime and the video games, he has a careful and calm father. It seems that Elliott and Kouchu's friendship is much stronger than the anime series. Elliott made an appearance in Crystal Jewels Brawl, and he is based on his video game counterpart. In The Master Champion of the Young Crystal Brawler<ref>Olsor, Roy, and Ashley Tedds. The Master Champion of the Young Crystal Brawler pg 18. 1st edition, TreePress, 2018.</ref>, it was revealed that Elliott has feelings for Kouchu, and the fact that he is gay in the Crystal Jewels anime. He have always wished to be with Kouchu and about winning his heart. The book stated that Elliott would be jealous if Kouchu was dating a girl. That jealousy would be like getting the characters' friendship broken. Elliott has deep feelings for Kouchu because he liked his image ever since they first met. The book stated "So if you ask Elliott who he likes, what will he say?" Elliott then refuses to answer the question and kept his love for Kouchu a secret. Elliott thinks that Kouchu's "hot", " sexy", and/or "beautiful" according to his sight. Elliott's thoughts depends on Kouchu sometimes. The book also stated, "Ever since they first met, Elliott kept on staring at Kouchu as he appears at his eyes. He liked him so fast! It's like a male person first seeing a beautiful girl."<ref>Olsor, Roy, and Ashley Tedds. "Elliott and Kouchu." The Master Champion of the Young Crystal Brawler, 1st edition, TreePress, 2018.</ref> Depending on Kouchu's friendship with Elliott, they both could depend on each other in two ways. Either Kouchu accept Elliott's feelings or it is better for him to remain "just best friends, and I ain't into guys like that"<ref group="a">Kouvhu learns his best friend Elliott is gay. Although Kouchu is not, he is supportive of his friend.</ref> The book stated that if he was gay, too, he would do the same and reciprocate to Elliott.
Miscellaneous Appearances
Elliott appears in the Etes episode, "The Web Psyche". He is one of the three characters, along with Shauna Genga and Dustin Withness. They are planning to find a way to get back to the Crystal World. Eventually, they found Tsubasa and her friends and wanted to know from them of how to get back to the Crystal World. With Tsubasa and her crew, they were captured by Fubiki to help Grai get the Crystal Balls. However, the brawlers manage to escape using warp, thanks to Etes's Powers, and went back to the Crystal world. In the Shogumon episode, Psychology Technology, Elliott made an appearance in a middle of the episode. Elliott have made Mike Firemunks, Eatitwice, and his friends trade for another Master Shoguball. Elliott provides information about Eatitiwice's power. However, he manage to help the Shogumom trainers instead.
Although not parodied quite as frequently as the franchise mascot Roaracryst, Elliott still has many parodies and appearances in various other media, ranging from an unofficial fan-made film to several representations in web media, including many parodies on YouTube<ref>"Crystal Jewels Zero (Kouchu is The Worst)." YouTube, Crystal Jewels Zero Season 1 Episode 1 www.YouTube.com/Y753hg86kv.</ref>. He also have many appearances in fan-made doujinshis and hacked-games.Elliott appears in other series other than Crystal Jewels. He suddenly appears as a cameo in Cidz. he mostly made appearance in the Shogumon series. Another appearance he made was The Minecraft Show!, ("Zombie's Day Off")<ref>"Zombie's Day Off." The Minecraft Show!, season 2, Episode 1, 3 Jan. 2013. Demogames Inc. Season 1 Episode 1</ref>, with Kouchu (in what appears to be a loose parody of his Next Quest outfit) and Roaracryst. He also made appearances in segments of the show, ZingZing Zero, including "Crystal Jewels Dreams"<ref>"Crystal Jewels Dreams." ZingZing Zero, season 1, Episode 14, 16 June 2000.</ref>.
Elliott then appears in Nerd City in the episode, "Nerdacryst"<ref>"Nerdacryst." Nerd City, season 1 episode 26, Feb. 2015. JunkTV (January 15, 2013) www.junktv.com/nerd_city</ref>, along with parody of Roaracryst, Shauna, Sakuro, Marcy, Kouchu, Dustin, Shari, and the Furious Five. The title itself is a reference to character Roaracryst. On merhandise, Elliott have made appearance as a toy, figure, etc. He was also appeared on ‘’Legos: Crystal Jewels’’, ‘’Tomy Crystal Jewels Battle Set’’, and ‘’BlockZ:crystal Jewels Topez’’. There are collectible figures in Japan for the 25th Anniversary, which is a total of 8 figures representing 8 series in the Crystal Jewels anime. The figures are the Elliott Mitoa set figure inbox, and was set to be sold in Februrary 2018 and expired in December 2019.
Critical reception
In the book "Animefication of Anime" described Elliott as an figure of a young genius in the anime. Additionally, influenced the character's growth and development over the anime series. KCF listed Elliott tenth as Best Child Characters in Anime, and listed him eighth in Coolest Wigs and Hair in Television.<ref>"Coolest Wigs and Hair in Television." Animefication of Anime, 2011, p. 93.</ref> In an effort to avoid the controversy that a gay character in a manga aimed towards a younger audience would cause, given the social mores, Elliott and Kouchu's relationship has been censored in certain countries. The english adaption stated that they are close friends, but realized from the readers they have gone so far. Orisubama stated that in the epilogue, Elliott and Kouchu got married offscreen, also censored in the English Publication. Plus, the anime stated that Elliott was used as an example for issues with homosexuality<ref group="a">Elliott, in most of the series, is oftenly gay. That wan not the problem for Kouchu.</ref> and the show expressing thoughts and feelings for them. However, CSPU went against LGBTQ+ and stated, However, tweets from 2013 resurfaced of his making highly homophobic comments about him having the prospect of a gay son. In the tweets, he stated that he would physically beat his son if he saw any hint of “gay stuff”.
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