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|related    = [[Oatchi]], [[Rescue Corps]]
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The '''main character of ''[[Pikmin 4]]''''' (called the '''player avatar''' or simply '''your avatar''' in the game's control menus, and '''newbie Rescue Officer''' or just '''newbie''' in the [[Pikmin comic]]s) is a customizable character whose name and appearance can be changed in a character creator on each save file. They are the newest recruit to the [[Rescue Corps]], sent to rescue them from a crash landing after trying to rescue [[Captain Olimar]] for the same reason. They, along with [[Oatchi]], are the only playable [[leaders]] in the game's [[Story Mode]]. Their ID card mentions they are from the planet [[Karut]], which cannot be changed or customized. Their appearance can also be altered mid-story after finding a certain [[castaway]].
The '''main character of ''[[Pikmin 4]]''''' (referred to by [[#Naming|various nouns]]) is a customizable character whose name and appearance can be changed in a character creator on each save file. They are the newest recruit to the [[Rescue Corps]], sent to rescue them from a crash landing after trying to rescue [[Captain Olimar]] for the same reason. They, along with [[Oatchi]], are the only playable [[leaders]] in the game's [[Story Mode]]. Their ID card mentions they are from the planet [[Karut]], which cannot be changed or customized. Their appearance can also be altered mid-story after finding a certain [[castaway]].


Unlike previous characters, this character is silent for the majority of gameplay, only speaking with other characters via text prompts selected by the player (usually only between 2 to 3 options).
Unlike previous characters, this character is silent for the majority of gameplay, only speaking with other characters via text prompts selected by the player (usually only between 2 to 3 options).
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As this character is fully customizable, much of the game's promotional material as well as the game's own introduction addresses the character by addressing the viewer in second-person perspective (such as saying "you" or "you're").
As this character is fully customizable, much of the game's promotional material as well as the game's own introduction addresses the character by addressing the viewer in second-person perspective (such as saying "you" or "you're").


The default design of the character also appears in the [[Pikmin comic|Pikmin comics]].
The default design of the character also appears in the [[Pikmin comic]].


== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
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| style="width: 500px;" | The leader's default name is automatically filled in from the player's Nintendo account name, but it is possible to change it.
| style="width: 500px;" | The leader's default name is automatically filled in from the player's Nintendo account name, but it is possible to change it.
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== Naming ==
Being a customizable character meant to serve as the player's {{w|avatar (computing)|avatar}}, this character does not have a fixed name. Their name is set in the character creation screen by the player. Most of the time characters need to refer to them in-game, they will do so by this name.
The character is otherwise referred to using nouns such as:
* '''Player avatar''' or simply '''your avatar''' in the game's control menus
* '''Newbie Rescue Officer''' or just '''newbie''' in the [[Pikmin comic]].
As mentioned above, [[promotional material]] can be found using the names "Lisa" and "Emma".
=== Names in other languages ===
;You
{{foreignname
|Jap=あなた
|JapR=Anata
|JapM=You
|ChiTrad=你
|ChiTradR=Nǐ
|ChiTradM=You
|Dut=Jij
|DutM=You
|Fra=Vous
|FraM=You
|Ger=Du
|GerM=You
|Ita=Tu
|ItaM=You
|Kor=당신
|KorR=dangsin
|KorM=You
|Spa=Tú
|SpaM=You
|Por=Você
|PorM=You
}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* The other [[Rescue Corps]] members will wear uniforms in the same color that was selected in the character creator. Additionally, the [[S.S. Shepherd]] and [[S.S. Beagle]] will also share the color.
* The other [[Rescue Corps]] members will wear uniforms in the same color that was selected in the character creator. Additionally, the [[S.S. Shepherd]] and [[S.S. Beagle]] will also share the color.
== Names in other languages ==
;You
{{foreignname
|Jap=あなた
|JapR=Anata
|JapM=You
|ChiTrad=你
|ChiTradR=Nǐ
|ChiTradM=You
|Dut=Jij
|DutM=You
|Fra=Vous
|FraM=You
|Ger=Du
|GerM=You
|Ita=Tu
|ItaM=You
|Kor=당신
|KorR=dangsin
|KorM=You
|Spa=Tú
|SpaM=You
|Por=Você
|PorM=You
}}


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 12:44, July 7, 2023

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Player character
Artwork of "You" walking.
Name Customizable
Gender Not specified
Age Unknown
Eye color Customizable
Hair color Customizable
Home planet Karut
Known related characters Oatchi, Rescue Corps
Height Unknown

The main character of Pikmin 4 (referred to by various nouns) is a customizable character whose name and appearance can be changed in a character creator on each save file. They are the newest recruit to the Rescue Corps, sent to rescue them from a crash landing after trying to rescue Captain Olimar for the same reason. They, along with Oatchi, are the only playable leaders in the game's Story Mode. Their ID card mentions they are from the planet Karut, which cannot be changed or customized. Their appearance can also be altered mid-story after finding a certain castaway.

Unlike previous characters, this character is silent for the majority of gameplay, only speaking with other characters via text prompts selected by the player (usually only between 2 to 3 options).

As this character is fully customizable, much of the game's promotional material as well as the game's own introduction addresses the character by addressing the viewer in second-person perspective (such as saying "you" or "you're").

The default design of the character also appears in the Pikmin comic.

Appearance

The default design that is shown in trailers, promotional art, and in game demonstrations is obtained by choosing the first option in all of the character creator's steps. In this style, they have a full head of unkempt red hair, one long eyelash atop each eye, rosy cheeks, a small spherical nose, a small circular open mouth, an orange antenna light, as well as a full red spacesuit with white gloves and boots. In some promotional gameplay screenshots, this design features the names "Lisa" and "Emma".

Biography

Warning: the following article or section contains major spoilers.

This article or section needs to be updated.

Customization

These are all the option available in the character creator. The choice of available faces and haircuts depends on the chosen body type.

Skin color
The 8 options for skin tone in Pikmin 4's character creator.
Body type Face Haircut
Button for the small body type in Pikmin 4's character creator. The 10 options for faces for the small body type in Pikmin 4's character creator. The 6 options for hairstyles for the small body type in Pikmin 4's character creator.
Button for the medium body type in Pikmin 4's character creator. The 10 options for faces for the medium body type in Pikmin 4's character creator. The 6 options for hairstyles for the medium body type in Pikmin 4's character creator.
Button for the tall body type in Pikmin 4's character creator. The 10 options for faces for the tall body type in Pikmin 4's character creator. The 6 options for hairstyles for the tall body type in Pikmin 4's character creator.
Button for the large body type in Pikmin 4's character creator. The 10 options for faces for the large body type in Pikmin 4's character creator. The 6 options for hairstyles for the large body type in Pikmin 4's character creator.
Hair color
The 6 options for hair color in Pikmin 4's character creator.
Spacesuit color
The 6 options for spacesuit color in Pikmin 4's character creator.
Name
The leader's default name is automatically filled in from the player's Nintendo account name, but it is possible to change it.

Naming

Being a customizable character meant to serve as the player's avatar, this character does not have a fixed name. Their name is set in the character creation screen by the player. Most of the time characters need to refer to them in-game, they will do so by this name.

The character is otherwise referred to using nouns such as:

  • Player avatar or simply your avatar in the game's control menus
  • Newbie Rescue Officer or just newbie in the Pikmin comic.

As mentioned above, promotional material can be found using the names "Lisa" and "Emma".

Names in other languages

You
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese あなた?
Anata		 You
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 你
Nǐ		 You
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Jij You
Flag of France French Vous You
Flag of Germany German Du You
Flag of Italy Italian Tu You
Flag of South Korea Korean 당신
dangsin		 You
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Você You
Flag of Spain Spanish Tú You

Gallery

  • The character commanding a group of Pikmin as they fight a Bulborb.

    The character commanding a group of Pikmin as they fight a Bulborb.

  • The character and Oatchi.

    The character and Oatchi.

  • The character and their group of Pikmin approaching a puddle, alongside Oatchi.

    The character and their group of Pikmin approaching a puddle, alongside Oatchi.

  • The group jumping on Oatchi to get ready to board.

    The group jumping on Oatchi to get ready to board.

  • The group crossing the lake on Oatchi's back.

    The group crossing the lake on Oatchi's back.

  • Another angle of the lake being crossed.

    Another angle of the lake being crossed.

  • Close-up of the character's front in their default appearance.

    Close-up of the character's front in their default appearance.

  • Close-up of the character's back in their default appearance.

    Close-up of the character's back in their default appearance.

  • The character with some Blue Pikmin carrying a castaway.

    The character with some Blue Pikmin carrying a castaway.

  • The character with their crewmates Collin and Shepherd, as a group of Pikmin carry a treasure.

    The character with their crewmates Collin and Shepherd, as a group of Pikmin carry a treasure.

  • The character with some Mitites.

    The character with some Mitites.

  • The character with a Giant Breadbug.

    The character with a Giant Breadbug.

  • The character creator's menu for skin tone selection.

    The character creator's menu for skin tone selection.

  • The character creator's menu for body type selection.

    The character creator's menu for body type selection.

  • The character creator's menu for face selection.

    The character creator's menu for face selection.

  • The character creator's menu for hairstyle selection.

    The character creator's menu for hairstyle selection.

  • Some possible combinations from the character creator, revealing options for hairstyles and faces not seen in the story trailer.

    Some possible combinations from the character creator, revealing options for hairstyles and faces not seen in the story trailer.

  • More combinations from the character creator, revealing even more options for hairstyles and faces not seen in the story trailer.

    More combinations from the character creator, revealing even more options for hairstyles and faces not seen in the story trailer.

  • Skin tone #1.

    Skin tone #1.

  • Skin tone #2.

    Skin tone #2.

  • Skin tone #3.

    Skin tone #3.

  • Skin tone #4.

    Skin tone #4.

  • Skin tone #5.

    Skin tone #5.

  • Skin tone #6.

    Skin tone #6.

  • Skin tone #7.

    Skin tone #7.

  • Skin tone #8.

    Skin tone #8.

  • Alternative artwork of the character walking.

    Alternative artwork of the character walking.

  • Artwork of the character's silhouette.

    Artwork of the character's silhouette.

  • Artwork of the character plucking a Blue Pikmin.

    Artwork of the character plucking a Blue Pikmin.

  • Artwork of the character whistling.

    Artwork of the character whistling.

  • Artwork of the character with Oatchi and some Pikmin.

    Artwork of the character with Oatchi and some Pikmin.

Trivia

  • The other Rescue Corps members will wear uniforms in the same color that was selected in the character creator. Additionally, the S.S. Shepherd and S.S. Beagle will also share the color.

See also

Characters
Leaders Captain Olimar • Louie • The President • Alph • Brittany • Charlie • Pikmin 4 player character
Rescue Corps Oatchi • Collin • Shepherd • Russ • Dingo • Yonny • Bernard
Ships S.S. Dolphin • Hocotate ship • S.S. Drake • S.S. Dolphin II • SPERO • S.S. Beagle • S.S. Shepherd
Other Castaway • Leafling • Minor characters • Moss • Pikmin
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