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{{page title|List of ''Pikmin 2'' staff}}
Nintendo employees directly involved in the development of ''[[Pikmin 2]]''.

== Shigeru Miyamoto ==
[[File:Miyamoto.jpg|thumb|280px|baseline|Shigeru Miyamoto]]
<sup>''Producer''</sup><br>
Shigeru Miyamoto is a producer and video game designer for Nintendo who helped supervise ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} development. His involvement was much less with ''Pikmin 2'' than the first game, letting the directors [[#Shigefumi Hino|Shigefumi Hino]] and [[#Masamichi Abe|Masamichi Abe]] take charge in reforming ''Pikmin'' for the sequel.{{cite web|https://web.archive.org/web/20170405122956/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/294923/Qamp_A_Design_lessons_learned_from_a_decade_at_Nintendos_EAD.php|Motoi Okamoto interview|Gamasutra|rname=gamasutra}}

Immediately after the [[Pikmin (game)|first game]] was finished, he had green-lit the production for ''Pikmin 2'', requesting to [[#Shigefumi Hino|Shigefumi Hino]] that it be finished within a year while the momentum of having established a new franchise was still strong. The game would undergo numerous extensions, with the final development time lasting two and a half years.{{cite web|https://web.archive.org/web/20221206024347/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0405/1_2/index.html|Audio staff interview for ''Pikmin 2''|Wayback Machine|rname=audio}}  

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== Takashi Tezuka ==
<sup>''Producer''</sup><br>
A producer and video game designer for Nintendo who helped supervise ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} development. He would communicate with the two directors, Shigefumi Hino and Masamichi Abe, and the rest of the development team about gameplay and other elements.{{cite web|https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/25/pikmin-2-interview|Developer interview for ''Pikmin 2''|IGN|rname=ign}}

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== Shigefumi Hino ==
<sup>''Director''</sup><br>
Directed ''Pikmin 2'', alongside [[#Masamichi Abe|Masamichi Abe]]. He primarily focused on graphic design and visual presentation, such as the atmosphere, setting, and characters in the game.{{cite web|rname=ign}} He influenced the new [[Pikmin]] types, the designs of treasures, and much of the game's overall aesthetic.

When deciding on colors for a new Pikmin variety, the [[Purple Pikmin]] were originally a dark green, almost black, akin to the color of scarab beetles. Shigefumi Hino insisted he wanted to see a Pikmin type that resembled an eggplant in color. It was also chosen that the game would use [[Treasure Hoard|real life objects]] as the main collectible, to help convey the scale of Pikmin. A unique idea that arose regarding the aesthetic of treasures was the decision to use outdated or discontinued designs of items, creating a nostalgic feel for older audiences. 

Similar to that of the [[ship parts]], he had also initially wanted all of ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} treasures to be round, as Pikmin carry objects in circular formations. This proved too limiting however, and eventually, treasures with different shapes were allowed (though small rod-shaped items that a single Pikmin can pick up and carry were seamlessly implemented).{{cite web|https://archive.org/details/nintendo-dream-vol-112-2004-05-ozidual/Nintendo%20Dream%20Vol%20112%202004%2005%20%28J%20OCR%29/page/n23/mode/2up|''Nintendo Dream Vol. 112''|the Internet Archive|rname=dream}}

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Sulking Antenna1.png|Many treasures have an older, "{{w|Shōwa nostalgia|Shōwa-era}}" feel to them.
Drought Ender.png|Branded objects were intentionally given discontinued designs.
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== Masamichi Abe ==
<sup>''Director''</sup><br>
Directed ''Pikmin 2'' alongside [[#Shigefumi Hino|Shigefumi Hino]], primarily focusing on gameplay elements. He supervised the programmers, rebuilt the game mechanics from the first game, and directed the level design of the caves.{{cite web|rname=gamasutra}}

Within ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} files, one can find Masamichi Abe's folder <code>/user/Abe/</code>, which contains parameter files that control many key gameplay elements:
* Cave lighting.
* Gameplay objects ([[Clog|clogs]], [[Bridge|bridges]], [[Geyser|geysers]], [[Burgeoning Spiderwort|Burgeoning Spiderworts]], [[Burgeoning Spiderwort#Mold|mold]], and buried [[treasure]]).
* Spawning conditions and locations for objects and enemies in above-ground areas.
* [[Pellet]], carcass, and treasure carry weights, and their [[Poko]] and [[Sprout#Pikmin seed|seed]] values.
* Leader and Pikmin interactions, like movement speeds and throw heights.
* Day lengths and lighting.
* 2-Player Battle mode stages.

Several story mode cave layouts and two [[Challenge Mode]] levels, [[Explorer's Cave]] and [[Green Hole]], are prefixed with "ABE" or "ABEM" in their filenames, likely designed by him.
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P2S Explorer's Cave Sublevel 1.jpg|[[Explorer's Cave]].
Green Hole.png|[[Green Hole]].
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== Yoshikazu Yamashita ==
<sup>''Main System Programming''</sup><br>
One of the main programmers for ''Pikmin 2''. He created the base systems that all enemies use, as well as the vast list of [[Pikmin 2 enemy properties|enemy parameters]] shared across them, which control important aspects like [[health]] or move speed.

He also programmed the behaviors for the [[Bulborbs]] and [[Pellet Posy]], which are highly foundational compared to the rest of the creatures. This is including the [[Red Bulborb]], [[Orange Bulborb]], [[Hairy Bulborb]], and each of their dwarf versions.{{cite web|https://github.com/projectPiki/pikmin2/tree/main/src/plugProjectYamashitaU|Yamashita folder in the ''Pikmin 2'' decompilation|Github}} 

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== Yuji Kando ==
<sup>''Pikmin & Game System Programming''</sup><br>
One of the main programmers for ''Pikmin 2''. He was in charge of several core systems, like [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] AI and the behavior of controllable [[leaders]]. 

* Responsible for all Pikmin interactions, like throwing, attacking, tripping, and carrying behavior.
* Programmed various gameplay objects that Pikmin interact with, like pellets, [[Clog|clogs]], and [[Bridge|bridges]].{{cite web|https://github.com/projectPiki/pikmin2/tree/main/src/plugProjectKandoU|Kando folder in the ''Pikmin 2'' decompilation|Github}} 

[[2-Player Battle]] is also the result of an intense, though admirable side commitment, developing the mode's gameplay and specifications entirely by himself.{{cite web|rname=dream}}

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War Path.png|2-Player Battle mode was programmed by Yuji Kando on the side.
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== Katsuhita Nishimura ==
<sup>''Creature & Level Programming''</sup><br>
One of the main programmers for ''Pikmin 2''. He programmed the [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|cave generation]], as well as the vast majority of enemies in the game.

He also created configurations for a few things, like the swappable camera settings, several presets for controller rumble, and shadows for the Pikmin, leaders, and enemies.{{cite web|https://github.com/projectPiki/pikmin2/tree/main/src/plugProjectNishimuraU|Nishimura folder in the ''Pikmin 2'' decompilation|Github}}

* Creatures programmed by Katsuhita Nishimura include the [[Bulbear|Bulbears]], [[Bulborb Larva]], [[Fiery Bulblax]], [[Water Dumple]], [[Bulbmin]], [[Blowhog family|Blowhogs]], [[Cannon Beetle|Cannon Beetles]], [[Gatling Groink]], [[Flint Beetle family|Flint Beetles]], [[Sheargrubs]], [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]], [[Ravenous Whiskerpillar]], [[Anode Beetle]], [[Snitchbugs]], [[Careening Dirigibug]], [[Antenna Beetle]], [[Jellyfloat family|Jellyfloats]],[[Dweevil]], [[Wollyhops]], [[Candypop Buds]], [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]], [[Skitter Leaf]], [[Honeywisp]], [[Empress Bulblax]], [[Snavian family|Snagrets]], [[Arachnorb|Arachnorbs]], and [[Segmented Crawbster]].

Inside <code>/user/Nishimura/</code> on the disc, one can find additional parameters for the camera, controller rumble, and shadows.

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P2 Hole of Beasts Sublevel 3.png|The way caves generate was handled by Katsuhita Nishimura.
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== Naoya Morimura ==
<sup>''Creature Programming''</sup><br>
One of the programmers for ''Pikmin 2''. He is responsible for programming a few mechanically-complex enemies, such as the [[Waterwraith]], though the biggest fruit of his dedication can primarily be seen in the form of one of the game's more sophisticated features, the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]], which he was the sole programmer for.{{cite web|rname=dream}}

This includes the entirety of its functionality, from the menu interactivity, the spawning and display of the creature—even the [[Pikpik carrot]] tossing.

* Creatures programmed by Naoya Morimura include [[Mitites]], the [[Hermit Crawmad]], [[Mollusking|Bloysters]], [[Unmarked Spectralids]], the [[Mamuta]], [[Breadbug|Breadbugs]], the [[Emperor Bulblax]], the [[Waterwraith]], and decorative plants.
* Aside from the Piklopedia (and in extension, the [[Treasure Hoard]]), he also programmed the [[2-Player Battle menu]] and [[High scores menu]]. All of these menus are identifiable by the same signature scrolling effect.

He also programmed the animated [[Day#Countdown|countdown]] from 10 to 0, used for the end of day and [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]].{{cite web|https://github.com/projectPiki/pikmin2/tree/main/src/plugProjectMorimuraU|Morimura folder in the ''Pikmin 2'' decompilation|Github}}

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P2 Piklopedia Menu.png|Naoya Morimura developed all of the Piklopedia's functions.
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== Yuzuru Ogawa ==
<sup>''Screen Programming''</sup><br>
One of the programmers for ''Pikmin 2''. He programmed some commonly seen screens in the game, as well as the main [[HUD]] elements, like the health meters, sun meter, Pikmin count, [[spray]] count, and more.

Throughout gameplay, the player routinely comes across a simplistic menu that fades or flies in and off the screen. This menu was programmed by Yuzuru Ogawa, and is designed to be reused many times throughout the game.

The [[pause menu]] is programmed by Yuzuru Ogawa as well.{{cite web|https://github.com/projectPiki/pikmin2/tree/main/src/plugProjectOgawaU|Ogawa folder in the ''Pikmin 2'' decompilation|Github}}

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Pikmin 2 sublevel confirmation menu.jpg|The menu that gets repurposed in many places in ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin 2 radar.png|''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} pause menu.
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== Hiroyuki Kono ==
<sup>''Screen Programming''</sup><br>
One of the programmers for ''Pikmin 2''. He programmed several screens that use extensive animation, like the [[area selection menu]], result menus ([[Day results menu#Pikmin 2|end of day]], [[Day results menu#Cave results|caves]], debt/treasure completion), and all of the large animated text splashes, such as "Final Floor!", "Ready... Go!", or "Time Up!".{{cite web|https://github.com/projectPiki/pikmin2/tree/main/src/plugProjectKonoU|Kono folder in the ''Pikmin 2'' decompilation|Github}}

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Finallevel.png|Hiroyuki Kono programmed these splash animations.
DreamDenAllTreasures.jpg|Cave complete!
Pikmin 2 area selection.jpg|The area selection menu in ''Pikmin 2''.
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== Yasushi Ebisawa ==
<sup>''Effects & Title Programming''</sup><br>
Programmed the [[title screen]], and particle effects system. This also includes menus adjacent to the title screen, such as the [[saved game selection menu]], [[options menu]], and [[bonuses menu]].{{cite web|https://github.com/projectPiki/pikmin2/tree/main/src/plugProjectEbisawaU|Ebisawa folder in the ''Pikmin 2'' decompilation|Github}}

Inside <code>/user/Ebisawa/</code> on the disc, there exists an archive of all the particle effects in the game, as well as parameters for all of the title screen's minor interactivity.

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Pikmin 2 title screen.jpg|The highly interactive title screen to ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin 2 save games.jpg|Choose a Ship's Log.
Pikmin 2 options.jpg|The options menu.
Pikmin 2 bonuses.jpg|The bonuses menu.
Pikmin2Ereader.png|The e-reader connection screen.
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== Yutaka Hiramuki ==
<sup>''Level Design''</sup><br>
Designed cave layouts and Challenge Mode stages for ''Pikmin 2''. In extension, all assets related to caves and cave generation are kept inside <code>/user/Mukki/</code> on the disc.

* His levels are identifiable by the prefix "MUKI" in the filename. 
* The Challenge Mode stages attributed to Yutaka Hiramuki include: [[Brawny Abyss]], [[Twilight Garden]], [[Cavernous Abyss]], [[Hazard Training]], [[Hidden Garden]], [[Secret Testing Range]], [[Sniper Room]], and [[Emperor's Realm]].

All information related to in-game cutscenes are also stored inside his folder. He is often credited as a planner in his other work.

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Brawny Abyss.png|[[Brawny Abyss]].
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== Taku Matoba ==
<sup>''Level Design''</sup><br>
Designed cave layouts and Challenge Mode stages for ''Pikmin 2''. His folder <code>/user/Matoba/</code> on the disc also contains a configuration file that lists every Challenge Mode stage in the game.

* His levels are identifiable by the prefix "MAT" in the filename. 
* The Challenge Mode stages attributed to Taku Matoba include: [[Red Chasm]], [[Trampled Garden]], [[Cryptic Cavern]], [[Concrete Maze]], [[Dweevil Nest]], [[Three Color Training]], [[Rumbling Grotto]], [[Subterranean Lair]], and [[Cave of Pain]].

Icons for treasures are also stored inside his folder, which are used for the [[Treasure Hoard]]. He is often credited as a planner in his other work.

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Trampled Garden.png|[[Trampled Garden]].
Cryptic Cavern sub5.jpg|[[Cryptic Cavern]].
Concrete Maze.jpg|[[Concrete Maze]].
Three Color Training.jpg|[[Three Color Training]].
Subterranean Lair.jpg|[[Subterranean Lair]].
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== Minoru Narita ==
<sup>''Level Design''</sup><br>
Designed cave layouts and Challenge Mode stages for ''Pikmin 2''. 

* His levels are identifiable by the prefix "NARI" in the filename. 
* The Challenge Mode stages attributed to Minoru Narita include: [[Novice Training]], [[Lost Toy Box]], [[Creator's Garden]], [[Hot House]], [[Collector's Room]], [[Cave of Snarls]], [[The Giant's Bath]], [[Abduction Den]], and [[Breeding Ground]].

Other lever designers for caves include [[#Masamichi Abe|Masamichi Abe]], [[#Yutaka Hiramuki|Yutaka Hiramuki]], [[#Taku Matoba|Taku Matoba]], and [[#Atsushi Miyagi|Atsushi Miyagi]].

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Novice Training.png|[[Novice Training]].
P2 Lost Toy Box Sublevel 1.png|[[Lost Toy Box]].
The Giant's Bath.jpg|[[The Giant's Bath]].
P2 Abduction Den Bumbling Snitchbug.png|[[Abduction Den]].
P2 Breeding Ground Queen Candypop Bud.png|[[Breeding Ground]].
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== Kazumi Totaka ==
<sup>''Sound Director''</sup><br>
A composer and sound effect designer for ''Pikmin 2''. He is known for voicing [[Olimar]], [[Louie]], the [[President]], the [[Hocotate Ship]]{{cite web|rname=audio}}, as well as designing many of the strange electronic sounds and ambiences heard in the game.{{cite youtube|HamFzcT5hC0|showcasing ambiences created by Kazumi Totaka}} The background sounds heard during the [[Hocotate ship's dialogs]] are also designed by Totaka{{cite web |https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s5wRceP34gaPr-CkNSnnlaCSEID5HjWTX4TSR_OxeqA/|Detailed spreadsheet that documents sound sources used in the series, maintained by fans|Google Sheets|rname=spreadsheet}}; its speech is notably designed similar to that of [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing|''Animal Crossing'']]{{'s}} villagers.

* He composed [[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 1|Concrete 1]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 2|Concrete 2]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 3|Concrete 3]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Grass|Grass]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Relax|Relax]], and a number of special cave songs tied to unique caves or sublevel themes: [[Music in Pikmin 2#Emergence Cave 1|Emergence Cave 1]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Emergence Cave 2|Emergence Cave 2]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Submerged Castle|Submerged Castle]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Jellyfloat|Jellyfloat]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Giant Breadbug|Giant Breadbug]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Fire|Fire]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Bulblax Kingdom|Bulblax Kingdom]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Frontier Cavern|Frontier Cavern]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Snagret Hole|Snagret Hole]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]], and [[Music in Pikmin 2#Toy Railroad|Toy Railroad]]. 
* All of the special cave themes are comparatively last-minute additions, given by their simple filenames (like <code>new_00_0.cnd</code>), and the instruments used having some of the last internal IDs.
* Two other themes he composed include the [[Music in Pikmin 2#Waterwraith|Waterwraith's chase theme]], and the [[Music in Pikmin 2#Battle theme|2-Player Battle mode music]].

For his sound direction, he aimed to create a sense of "imaginary nature", achieved by using synthesized sounds to mimic insects and birds.{{cite web|rname=audio}}

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== Hajime Wakai ==
<sup>''Composer''</sup><br>
The main composer for ''Pikmin 2''. He composed most of the soundtrack. Hajime Wakai's audio design often involves the usage of instruments and synthesized sounds from the [[Assets used in the Pikmin series#Kurzweil K2500|Kurzweil K2500]] and [[Assets used in the Pikmin series#Roland SC-88|Roland SC-88]].

* He composed the music for all [[Music in Pikmin 2#Cutscenes|cutscenes]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Menus|menus]], and [[Music in Pikmin 2#Areas|above ground areas]]. He also composed the [[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|common boss battle theme]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Titan Dweevil|Titan Dweevil boss theme]], and a number of cave songs, the rest of which were composed by [[#Kazumi Totaka|Kazumi Totaka]].
* Cave songs he composed include [[Music in Pikmin 2#Soil 1|Soil 1]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Soil 2|Soil 2]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Soil 3|Soil 3]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 1|Metal 1]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 2|Metal 2]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 3|Metal 3]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Tile|Tile]], [[Music in Pikmin 2#Toy|Toy]], and [[Music in Pikmin 2#Key Get (Challenge Mode)|Key Get (Challenge Mode)]].

For the previous game, he did the voices for the Pikmin, and returned to do the same for ''Pikmin 2'', though it was once planned for someone else to do it.{{cite web|rname=audio}}

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== Mitsuhiro Hikino ==
<sup>''Sound Programming''</sup><br>
Programmed the dynamic music system for ''Pikmin 2'', including area themes, boss battles, and the procedural cave music system. He is also a skilled audio designer and composer, having created sound effects and music for other Nintendo games.

Although he did not compose music for the game, he had a great sense of artistic direction, and focused on gradually implementing features that would elevate the potential of the soundtrack and both Kazumi Totaka and Hajime Wakai's music. The final product of the adaptive music system arose from this exact "back-and-forth" between him and the rest of the audio staff.{{cite web|rname=audio}} 

He designed or managed a few additional sound effects for ''Pikmin 2'' as well:{{cite web|rname=spreadsheet}}
* Spray sounds (the heavily effected fart/burp, petrified enemy crackling, or the strange whistling when an [[ultra-spicy spray]] is active).
* Sounds for the [[Hermit Crawmad]], [[Gatling Groink]]{{cite youtube|oUglBVnt13E|showcasing other games with sound design by Mitsuhiro Hikino that use the Gatling Groink's mortar sound|m=1|s=24}}, [[Giant Breadbug]], small [[Dweevil family|Dweevils]], and [[Mollusking|Bloysters]].
* Wind heard in the [[Valley of Repose]], and birdsong heard in the [[Awakening Wood]] and [[Wistful Wild]].

He also implemented the ''"Pikmin!"'' sound clip when the game boots, as his last initial is in the filename for the sound effect. <code>pikmin_greet_new.h.32.c4</code> uses "h", where as music files contain "w" instead, for Hajime Wakai.

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== Takahiro Watanabe ==
<sup>''Sound Effect Programmer''</sup><br>
The main sound effect designer for ''Pikmin 2''. He designed the majority of sound effects for the game, including most enemy creatures, obstacles, hazards, the [[Hocotate Ship]]'s engine, and cutscenes. Sounds originally created by Hajime Wakai and Hideaki Shimizu in the previous game would be remastered or revitalized by Takahiro Watanabe for the sequel, often with new layers or effects.

He usually uses a large collection of sound libraries in his work, even for the vocalizations of enemies{{cite web|rname=spreadsheet}}, but for the Creeping Chrysanthemum in particular (and in extension, the Waterwraith), he uses his own voice, as he wasn't able to mold any existing sounds in his library to fit the image of the creature.{{cite web|rname=audio}}

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== Motoi Okamoto ==
<sup>''Scripter''</sup><br>
A writer for ''Pikmin 2''.

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== References ==
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