Kouchu Misako
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| First appearance | Crystal Jewels Go! |
| First game | CrystalZeni series |
| Created by | Maruko Jinko |
| Designed by | Garuko Joshida (video games, season 1-12) Hidoshi Shayama (anime, season 13-present) |
| Voiced by | English: Kate Ukona (season 1-4) Shauna Jones (season 5-9) |
Kouchu Misako Kouchu Misako (コウチュKouchu (In Kanji: 代謳攸)) is a main character of the Crystal Jewels series created by Maruko Jinko. A main character as in the anime, manga, and game series followed by Demogames and Gameguys.
In Japanese, Kouchu was voiced by various Japanese voice actors. In Japanese, he was voiced by Rebi Ushaki (season 1 through 4). Since the fifth season, he was voiced by Aka Noashaka (season 5-9), then Shonen Noko (season 9-12), and Oro Nota (season 13-15), but he stopped at season 15 of the Next Quest series, so Gorudon Rokui (season 16-27) took over until season 27 (Garnet and Turquoise), then Satoshi Yatamono (season 27-present).
In English, Kouchu was voiced by various English voice actors. He is first voiced by Kate Ukona (season 1-4), then in order, he was voiced by Shauna Jones (season 5-9),Lily Jameson (season 9-12), and Emma George (season 13). John Silver would take over (season 14-16),then Dan Natajin (season 17-19) and Max Bayman (season 20-26). in Garnet and Turquoise, season 26, Kouchu is voiced by Steven Gray (season 26-present).'
The name Kouchu came from his video game counterpart. The character's first game appearance was "CrystalZeni", which was released in 1997 in Japan. Since the anime have an average of 1,672+ episodes, Kouchuu appears in all the episodes, all the films, and several specials.
Kouchu, as a main character, wants to become the title, "The Master Champion of the League", with the help of his pal, who is a popular characters of the 90's, Roaracryst. Like any other characters, such as Ash Ketchum from Pokemon, Goku from Dragon Ball, and Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece, Kouchu would fullfill his dreams. Maruko Jinko once stated, "The best character of Kouchu suits the series so well, taking role of the role!"
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Concept and Creation
The creator, Maruko Jinko wants the anime on the franchise based on the video games, so he would make the game player character, Kouchu, into his anime counterpart. Garuko Joshida wanted to change the hairstyle of Kouchu to make him more familliar, and Kouchu worn a red headband every series, featuring the color of the circle of the flag in Japan. After Season 16 (Next Quest), Hidoshi Shayama, a designer since Season 13 decided to change Kouchu’s hair although he changes his mind against having Kouchu’s original hair in Season 17. So Hidoshi change Kouchu’s hair-- both sides long, and a big, fuzzy part at the back. At the beginning of ‘’Moon Blade’’ series, Hidoshi Shayama decided to change Kouchu’s hair again , now to short rather than having his long hair in the Moon Blade series.
The character development will summarize the creator’s idea, which Kouchu’s last name, Misako, means skillful and courage, which fits Kouchu into this personality. Originally, he was concepted to be called “Kelvin”, but Maruko Jinko stated, “Isn’t the name, ‘Kouchu’ better? It fits his design!”. In the 25th anniversary movie, Kouchu was redesigned in his original design, remade for the Crystal Jewels 25th Anniversary.
Designs
In the Original series, Kouchu wore a blue jacket and a indigo jeans. He also wore a green T-shirt and white socks, and Cerulean-and-Red-colored shoes. In the Beyonds series, Kouchu's outfit hasn't change that much, but he wore a different kind of shoes: a yellow shoe with a black, giant "z" on it. In Brawler's Quest series, Kouchu's outfit hasn't change that much, but he wore a different kind of shoes: A orange shoe with a white line on it. in Next Quest ,Kouchu's outfit have changed- a yellow and red jacket and some blue jeans, along with a red T-shirt and black and blue shoes. From Mental Consions to Natalie Quest, Kouchu now wore a sleeveless blue shirt and a pale yellow pants and also wore a white scarf, and white and black shoes. In Moon Blade, Kouchu wears a short sleeved jacket with colors of red on one side and blue on another. He wore a jeans pants which is indigo.
Voice acting
In Japanese, Kouchu was voiced by various Japanese voice actors. In Japanese, he was voiced by Rebi Ushaki (season 1 through 4), although her voice was possible for Kouchuin Japanese, though she voiced him in the movies (1-5). Since the fifth season, he was voiced by Aka Noashaka (season 5-8), and she voiced him in the first 8 episodes in Brawler's Quest, season 9, then Shonen Noko took over till' season 12(season 9-12). Oro Nota (season 13-15) voiced him since Next Quest till' Season 15, so Gorudon Rokui (season 16-27) took over until season 27 (Garnet and Turquoise), then Satoshi Yatamono does Kouchu (season 27-present).
In English, Kouchu was voiced by various English voice actors. He is first voiced by Kate Ukona (season 1-4), then in order, he was voiced by Shauna Jones (season 5-8),and she voiced him in the first 8 episodes in Brawler's Quest, season 9. Then, Lily Jameson (season 9-12) took over till' season 12. Emma George (season 13), who just voiced Kouchu in the first episode of Next Quest, and John Silver would take over (season 14-16),then Dan Natajin (season 17-19) and Max Bayman (season 20-26). in Garnet and Turquoise, season 26, Kouchu is voiced by Steven Gray (season 26-present).'
Appearance
In the anime, Kouchu travels around the Crystal World, solving mysteries, catching monsters, earning badges, and following his older brother's footsteps into becoming a masterchampion of the league, and he encountered obstacles and Furious Five, especially Marcy following him because for Furious Five, they want to steal Roaracryst, and Marcy wants to beat Kouchu.
Prior to the show
Kouchu was born in Justpip Town in tne Jarbon region. He was a third child given birth by his mother and father. His brother, Hishio left on his journey after it's birth.
In Mooselette Goes Around Town, Four years later, Kouchu was led outside to play. He sawed a crystal ball and stole it, and saw a Mooselette. Kouchu wanted to catch it, so he threw his first crystal ball at it, and it popped out of it. Marcy appeared and started to snatch the ball out of Kouchu's hand, and they fought over it, then Mooselette attacked both of the kids.(That is how Kouchu and Marcy became forever rivals). Marcy's parents let Marcy go to Kouchu's house, but several times Marcy argues and fight with Kouchu. She is also hurting him as well. She got in trouble everytime she hurts Kouchu, and sometimes her parents catches her.
In Ferry in the Daro, Two years later, Kouchu enrolled to the Jarbon Darika Day Camp, and found a young girl named Ichigo being chased by a Tracat. Kouchu gets the sticks, and scares it off, and Ichigo thank him from saving her.
In Sakuro's Revenge, One year later, Kouchu got another crystal ball, this time, he was about to catch it, then, Sakuro snatch it and Kouchu fell in the river. Birdo snatch him and land him to safety and Sakuro and Kouchu fought over who needed it.=
In the anime
Kouchu starts his journey in Justpip Town, believing himself as a crystal bralwer. Kouchu went out and professor Shari gave kouchu the Roaracryst. Their first battle was with Sakuro, who stole all the Crystal Monsters from the lab and they are returned and stopped the Furious Five. Kouchu meet new friends like Shauna and now Sakuro. While on his journey, he met Marcy, which is now a crystal brawler who made all the brawlers' Crystal Monsters faints. Then, he met people like Gerido, who is in charge of the tower in Pure Village. He battle Sakuro's brother and he earns his first gym badges, then Sakuro was impressed at Kouchu's battles, so they became friends. Kouchu encountered obstacles of the Furious Five's steps, and of course, Marcy, in his journey. He met Dustin Withness, who lost in the gym, and after he heals, he trains Kouchu for his second gym badge.
Before he competes in the league, he was bored, so he did several things, Kouchu's mom ordered him to buy her the fethers, and Kouchu catches some Crystal Monsters during the training of the league. After three days of training, Kouchu then enters the league and competes in the league later in the season. First, in the first round, he defeated Kinney, and then in the second round, he defeated Ralph, and for the third, he beats Wally, and is ready for the fourth. After he beat the rest of the Crystal Brawlers, his final opponent is Marcy, and cheats by using her Marukas and using fake weapons, but that doesn't effect some of Kouchu's Crystal Monster. Marcy then won against Kouchu, and she have to face the last champion. But she lost to that champion. After the league, Kouchu gave up being a Crystal Brawler, but Roaracryst cheers him up, so Kouchu continues his adventure.
Kouchu was sent a message to get to the Jarbon Islands, and was drowned in the boat thanks to the hole in th boat, Kouchu and Shauna and Sakuro uses water types to surf to Jarbon Islands. When the crew arrives there, Kouchu explores the islands, which to battle trainers and their battle bases, and Kouchu meets Professor Shari and her daughter, Samantha Shari, and Kouchu and Samantha battled. Kouchu learned that Samantha is a part of the Jarbon Island League. Then, he went to Decolore Islands for the league, beating up trainers in the row, then, defeated the Jarbon champion, Jacob. Kouchu then earns Laxmore's obeyance and went to the Farko region.
Kouchu and his friends made his way to Farko, and calls Shari, but she didn't answer the call. Kouchu was thinking if she was lost. Then, Marcy appeared again and they battled. After losing to Marcy again, Kouchu, Shauna and Sakuro, went to the adventure to explore the Farko region. Kouchu encounters a Mooselette again, and it is able to catch it. Compare the trials Kouchu uses in his young age and now, the day he caught it was better than before, with his Crystal Monster.
Kouchu trains for the league and was busy studying types, levels, and strategy also for the league. Kouchu and his friends found out that the Furious Five are back in the Farko region, and Marcy, too. Marcy is gonna compete in the league, but she lost thanks to the sneaky Laxmore, it breaks her invention by eating the cords. After two days, Kouchu went to the Farko Plateu and competes in the Farko league. He lost 1 match and got Top 16. Kouchu then went on the boat with his friends to Orbon. But the boat was sanking due to the unknown move. The boat was saved by Whooshfish, and the boat got on shore.
Kouchu and his friends went on the Orbon region, and met a new trainer named Emma. She is unable to start her journey by his dad saying she's a young girl. While Emma's crying, Kouchu told her dad about what being a Crystal Brawler is. Her dad was happy for Emma. When she stopped crying, She is able to start her journey with Kouchu and his friends. With Emma along,Kouchu trains for the league. Kouchu went in the Orbon Conference and competes in the Orbon league. He lost 1 match of the league, which turns out to be Darkon. Kouchu was about to sail to Oregon Region.
Two years later, Kouchu got to the Oregon Region and come to meet up with his friends there. In their adventure in the Oregon region, they met up with Noah and Sarah, the two siblings of the Tuntwink Town Noah and Sarah's Crystal Monster was captured by the Furious Five, and Kouchu saves them, and Noah and Sarah joined him on his journey. Kouchu went to train for the league. After 4 days of training, he went to Oregon Continental and went to the league. After he defeats everyone, there's one more to beat. He was close to winning, but loses to Alan, and got to Top 4. He met Dan, and was able to travel with him to Dandfordon, too. Season 17, two years later, Kouchu was still in Jarbon changing his hair style and wore his new clothes.
Kochu then went to the airport with the crew. Kouchu and the crew was coming to the Dandfordon Region and was ready for more badges. He then met Steven, a 9-year old Crystal Brawler. Steven joins Kouchu because he was impressed by how careful Kouchu was to his weak Crystal Monster. Kouchu recieved achievements and went to the league. He loses to Daniel, Top 8, so he was about to go to Daro region. Before he does, Kouchu waves goodbye to Dan. Kouchu went back to Justpip Town before he goes to Daro.
Kouchu and his friends went to the Daro region and befriended Daisy, his rival-friend, and told him she was a part of the Daro league. Kouchu gots the eight coinse and went in the league. Kouchu defeated the league, but loses against Watashi, which is Top 16. Kouchu lost his soul in the Devil Jin power and suck it in Koukuro bot, then, when it was destroyed, Kouchu's soul returned. Kouchu then competes in the Tower of Life to get to Natalie. All the stones are collected and Kouchu is ready for Natalie.
Kouchu and his friends are sailing to Natalie, but in the middle of the problem in the arc of getting to Natalie. Finally they got to Natalie, they met a brawler Akura, and Kouchu caught his first Crystal Monster:Noroth, and he met Aroku and his sister, Asuna, which Kouchu is known to be best friends to. Kouchu then met Ichigo, and after saving her, he promised to date her one day. Kouchu then enrolls in the CrystalTech Class of Enfication (CTCE for short), which trainers can have their powers communicated with Crystal Monsters. Kouchu then learn what was to communicate with Crystal Monsters and learning a Natalian Language. However, the Natalian Language doesn't help with it's communication, but with Kouchu's new powers with his Crystal Monsters form a Rottobigin, a strongest than their normal forms and Kouchu and Rottobigin combine their powers to make a new symbol.
Learning six techniques, Renu, Genushu, Jaruko, Harika, Ketchu, and Dechachu, Kouchu understands and was able to defeat Devil Jin Jr. Kouchu then countinues his adventures in the Natalie Region. Earning 8 medals, he defeated Jaru. Kouchu went back to Justpip Town to spend time with his family and friends before he goes to the Moona region. His mother received the package from Professor Shari for Kouchu, stating that Professor Shari is curious. Now a matured adult, Kouchu turns 20 and went to Moona region with his friends. One of Professor Shari's professor companion, Professor Chuck took her place and work on research for Crystal Monsters. Kouchu went to explore the Moona region.
Achievements
Medals Obtained
Kouchu got 8 medals in Jarbon, Farko, Orbon, Oregon, Dandfordon, Daro, and Natalie region. He also achieved 6 Stones of Life.
Tourament Statuses
Kouchu have the following tourament rankings: Runner-Up in Jarbon, Top 16 in Farko, Top 8 in Orbon, Top 4 in oregon, Top 8 in Dandfordon, Top 16 in daro, and Top Runner Up in Natalie.
Critical reception
In Garnet and Turquoise Episode 1505, a female blue-hair character named ichigo Musaki has a crush on Kouchu, influncing fans to imagine the couple and their future. Kouchu and Ichigo are a couple, until Kouchu reveals his love on Ichigo to his companions. Once Kouchu saves Ichigo again from Red Kouchu, the two characters share their first kiss. There are several more kiss scenes in the series. But, they were cutted until the characters were decided to be kissing.
Since Episode 1478, Kouchu was able to merge all of his Crystal Monsters all into a “Rottobigin”, a final form gained from the Crystalpod device, which was also used in the Annual Tourament in Episode 1671, using the Moon Star Bracelette to transform Rottobigin to Moonobigin. But the battle got big it turns back to Rottobigin.
In the video games
Kouchu's original game appearance is CrystalMini, where he is one of the main NPC characters.
Since Kouchu is based on his game counterpart, he is one of the default names in Crystal Jewels and Crystal Jewels 2. Kouchu and his anime counterpart compared, they both look different as time went by. Marcy Kimensho (Shinsho in Japanese), also have a last name, like Kouchu, and based on her video game counterpart. Also, Sakuro Himensho is based on his video game counterpart. Rather than the three traveling together, Marcy was replaced with Shauna Genga, and Marcy aside, caught over numberless of Marukas.
Printed adaptions
Kouchu appears in Kouchu's Quest, Roaracryst Tales, Next Quest, Crystal Jewels MiniZ, New Crystal Jewels MiniZ, and Crystal Jewels GT.
In Kouchu's Quest, Kouchu's journey was based on Jarbon until the Jarbon Islands arc. Kouchu was mostly traveling by himself and travels with Sakuro and Shauna sometimes. In Roaracryst Tales, from the creators of Hiroshi Ukunoshadi, the chapters were based on several anime episodes. For Next Quest have the same way Roaracryst Tales have been adapted from the anime. In Crystal Jewels GT, Kouchu, unlikely from the anime, looked different. His manga counterpart from GT have darker hair, short hair, and wears unalike outfits. The pre-epilogue shows that Kouchu and Ichigo got married before their anime counterpart does.
In Crystal Jewels MiniZ, and New Crystal Jewels MiniZ, Kouchu appears in several and multiple times in the total of 18 chapters.
In other media
Kouchu appears in other series other than Crystal Jewels. He suddenly appears as a cameo in Cidz. he mostly made appearance in the Shogumon series.
In the ‘’Shogumon’’ anime, ‘’Switch at Twitch’’, Kouchu made his first brief cameo appearance. In the episode ‘’Eatitwice’s Depression’’, Kouchu was shown again as a cameo. In the Shogumon’s and Crystal Jewels 10th Anniversary’s TV Special, ‘’Crystal Jewels vs. Shogumon’’, Kouchu and his companions and Mike and his companions compete in which is the best franchise. In the ‘’Shogumon League’’ manga, which is based on the Shogumon video games, Kouchu made another brief cameo appearance. Kouchu made another brief appearance shown in the photo of ‘’Shogumon Dark and Light’’. In the ‘’Lego Adventure’’, the character is Couch Misap, a dastardly parody of Kouchu Misako. Couch appears in “Crystal Jewels No!”. Another appearance he made was ‘’The Minecraft Show!’’, which Kouchu Misako was called Kelvin despite Jinko’s refusal of his alternative name. And also, in ‘’Mii Island of the Gods’’, Kouchu made another appearance in the episode “Crystals and Jewels”. Another appearance Kouchu have made is Gameguys Infinity animated, which Kouchu is called Kouch Misack, which he is in episodes 12, 20, 55, 72, and 80.
On merhandise, Kouchu 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 Kouchu Misako set with a Roaracryst per figure inbox, and was set to be sold in Februrary 2018 and expired in December 2019.
Controversy
Kouchu have at least 87+ Crystal Monsters to him (without 30 Fishkarn and 20 Pioneers:37). He also have 80 medals won so far. Kouchu also encountered over 74 Crystal Monsters (and also 124 Crystal Monsters). These calculations were recorded at the upcoming 25th Anniversary of Crystal Jewels. There are many age differences in the series, which Kouchu was 9 (Original Series), 10 (Beyonds), 12 (Brawler’s Quest), 15 (Next Quest), 17 (Mental Consions), 19 (Souls of Legends, and Natalie Quest), and 20 (Moon Blade). Kouchu have been also most likely to achieve his dream.
In ‘’Go! Go! Super Battle’’, the character, Koumisa Chuko, based on the video game character, Kouchu, was borrowed of his name reassembled from Kouchu Misako, which is bold in first and normal in last name: Kouchu Misako (Koumisa Chuko).
Marcy Kimensho, Kouchu’s longtime rival, was colder and crueler than her video game counterpart. She is good companions with Furious Five (became between protagonist and antagonist) especially with the evil minions, the Cheater Girls and Cheetah, with all their Marukas working together to rid of Kouchu and his friends.
Related Links
- http://character.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako (Kouchu in Character Wiki)
- http://kouchu-misako.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako_Wiki (kouchu Misako Wiki)
- https://www.bookemon.com/book-profile/kouchu-misako/700264 (Bookemon)
