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Dodon Pa[2] (ドドンパ Dodonpa?) is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is an anthropomorphic alien Tanuki, the President of Donpa Motors, and the wealthy king of a planet called Donpa Kingdom. A universal racing industry philanthropist, he uses his cooperation and resources to develop new technologies for the purpose of universal peace. In order to complete his latest project, he invited Sonic and his friends to compete in a Grand Prix unlike any other.
He drives around in a red, black and white hover craft that oddly enough resembles the Egg Mobile.[3]
Concept and creation
Dodon Pa was designed by Sonic Team artist Yuji Uekawa. In an interview, head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka said that much of Dodon Pa's creation was built around future-proofing and maintaining a persistent universe in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Accordingly, Sonic Team decided that if there were going to be more Sonic-themed racing games in the future, they needed to create a character that would facilitate all these races happenings, and allow the races to be a part of the world and storytelling. As such, Dodon Pa was created upon Iizuka's request. In addition, Sonic Team wanted to keep Dodon Pa in the Sonic universe as someone who would be there any time they needed there to be a racing event. As put by Iizuka, "He’s going to be the character we can use as the Master of Ceremonies."[1]
Appearance
Dodon Pa is described as a "funny-looking" and "chubby".[3] An anthropomorphic Tanuki with orange fur, he has a fairly large and round torso, slightly short arms, and sharp fingers. He also has a wide head with no visible neck, and a long tail with brown stripes. He also has a black patch of fur across his face, a white muzzle, a small black nose, and a long and rugged white mustache. He also has large eyes with surprisingly small blue irises and pupils.
For attire, Dodon Pa wears a crown with a large round velvet cap. This crown also has a golden lower head rim, a golden point on the top, and an emblem on the front that resembles a black wheel with a pair of white wings and a purple hub cap. He also wears orange coveralls with golden cuffs on the sleeves, a red scarf around his neck, and a brown belt around his waist with a golden buckle that resembles the front of a car. Lastly, he wears a short leopard skin cape with a fuzzy white hemline, a tall collar, and golden fasteners on the front.
History
Past
The wealthy king of Donpa Kingdom and President of Donpa Motors, Dodon Pa devoted himself to the racing industry for the development of new technologies and universal peace for many, many years.[4]
Team Sonic Racing
Eventually, Dodon Pa and his corporation were on the verge of a breakthrough with the development of a top secret project of theirs: the Ultimate Energy Engine.[4][5] A machine powered by the inherent strength of teamwork that could revolutionizes transportation, fuel new industries and reduce pollution, Dodon Pa hoped to use this engine to usher in a new era of prosperity and cooperation throughout the universe.[4][6] For it to be finished though, they needed information on large amounts of accumulated Ultimate Team Energy.[7][8] Wanting to produce the best Ultimate Energy Engine possible, Dodon Pa decided to host a Grand Prix where teamwork was a key element and have the best racers from across space and time compete in it, believing these racers could showcase better teamwork and produce more Ultimate Team Energy that what his facilities and staff could.[5] He then planned to record and send the information he acquired from each race to his research and development.[7] In order to recruit racers for his Grand Prix, Dodon Pa used his vast resources and super-science to sent vaguely worded invitations to the Ultimate Test of Racing Skill out to the best racers he could find on Sonic's world, in the future, and in another dimension.[9][10][11] The reason he kept his invitations and motives vague was to preserve the secrecy of the Ultimate Team Engine.[5]
Dodon Pa introducing himself to Team Sonic.
Eventually, Dodon Pa came to Sonic's world to pick up his Grand Prix's first racing contestants: Team Sonic. Upon meeting the group, Dodon Pa presented himself to Teams Sonic and Rose. Tails tried asking Dodon Pa about his race, but all he revealed was that they would be racing as a team in the most advanced cars his super-science could create in a Grand Prix that would test their limits. Although Dondo Pa's vagueness rose suspicion among the heroes, Sonic convinced his team to join Dodon Pa's Grand Prix. As Dodon Pa got ready to take Team Sonic to Planet Wisp in his spaceship for their first race, Big showed interest in coming along. Feeling Big would be an asset in any race, Dodon Pa let him join. Dodon Pa's racer roster was further expanded when Amy and Omochao decided to join Big in the competition. Arriving later on Planet Wisp, Dodon Pa presented the first racing circuit to the team and explained that the winner of the tournament got to keep their car.
After the first race, Dodon Pa was impressed, although he noted that some did better than others and that some of them "might not survive at all". Later, Dodon Pa overheard Big praise his car, prompting him to encourage Big to participate in further challenges to unlock Cosmetic Mods. Afterward, Dodon Pa appeared before the heroes when they talked about what Dodon Pa's motivation were, and told in a vague manner that his plans were unknown to them all, before encouraging them to keep racing. Not long after, Dodon Pa took things up a notch by introducing the punishing Survival Races, disturbing most of the racers. Afterward, Amy asked Dodon Pa for his reasons for doing all this, who replied in a condescending manner that it was for "technical" reasons. Later, when Blaze and Silver, whom Dodon Pa had invited to compete in his Grand Prix as well, showed up alongside Vector, Dodon Pa went to meet them. When Blaze tried to back out, Dodon Pa tried to persuade her with the Grand Prix's crash prize. This convinced Vector to join the Grand Prix. In turn, he got Blaze and Silver to join his team.
As the Grand Prix progressed, Dodon Pa realized that he had to take things further in order to test the racers' skill even more. Amy disapproved of this direction, as someone could get hurt if this continued, but Dodon Pa noted that this was the point. Soon after, Dodon Pa attempted to improve his Grand Prix by having Team Eggman and Team Dark join the competition.
When Team Sonic and Team Dark had a race, Dodon Pa watched the action unfold as Sonic and Shadow went head-to-head. He also gave Tails a few hints regarding the team cars' capabilities through the in-car video links when the fox tried to figure the cars out. When Dr. Eggman then showed up during the race, claiming to be a special guest racer, Dodon Pa casually allowed Eggman, whom he found amusing, to participate. When Eggman then began asking for help, Dodon Pa filled him in on the Wisp power-ups that he could utilize. When all the racers then ganged up on Eggman, Dodon Pa was so invested in the beating Eggman received that he did not pay attention to whether Sonic or Shadow crossed the finish line first. Still, Dodon Pa was satisfied with how beautiful and dangerous the race was. As Eggman then moped over his loss, Dodon Pa told him that he looked forward to the doctor's participation with a team (since he found his passion against overwhelming odds inspiring) before watching a rematch between Sonic and Shadow.[2]
Between the races, Dodon Pa had a chat with Dr. Eggman about his Ultimate Energy Engine's capabilities. Dodon Pa soon after contended with Blaze, who disapproved of being his performance monkey. However, Dodon Pa was unfazed by Blaze's stand, opting instead to test her mettle with another race. Later, Dodon Pa allowed Eggman to sent his Eggpawns against the other racers, believing this would test the racers' teamwork even further. While observing the races some time afterward, Dodon Pa took pleasure in knowing that his plan was progressing more beautifully than he could have hoped for and without a hitch. Soon after though, Knuckles had enough and confronted Dodon Pa get to get some answers. Unfazed by Knuckles' fury, Dodon Pa watched as the racers discovered his background via a report Vector's allies had put together and sent them. With the cat out of the bag now, Dodon Pa would answer the racers' questions about his Grand Prix. He also received apologies from the racers who suspected him of being in cahoots with Eggman. Dodon Pa took no offense to that though, noting that all that mattered was the completion of the Ultimate Energy Engine. Knowing now that Dodon Pa's intentions were good, the racers agreed to keep competing.
Soon after, Dodon Pa was kidnapped by Zavok, who brought him to the Final Fortress. There, Eggman demanded that Dodon Pa handed the Ultimate Energy Engine over to him. Dodon Pa, however, noted that the engine was worthless now, as it was incomplete. As it turned out, not enough Ultimate Team Energy had been accumulated to complete it. Furthermore, by kidnapping Dodon Pa, Eggman had put the Grand Prix to a stop, meaning no more Ultimate Team Energy was being produced. To remedy that, Eggman made the Grand Prix racers compete in a series of team races, thereby making them produce the Ultimate Team Energy he needed while having the impartial Dodon Pa keep him updated on the Ultimate Energy Engine's progress. Once Dodon Pa declared that the Ultimate Energy Engine was complete though, Eggman stole and used it to power his monster machine. However, the monster machine soon went crazy and caused the Final Fortress to start crashing. Fortunately for Dodon Pa, he was saved by Team Sonic. Down on the ground, Dodon Pa learned that all the race cars were destroyed when the Final Fortress crashed, meaning the Grand Prix was over. In response, Dodon Pa provided the racers with new cars as thanks for how they helped save him. With the Grand Prix back on, Dodon Pa looked forward to seeing the racers' competitive spirits in action once mor.
Personality
Described as eccentric and mysterious,[2] Dodon Pa is an enigmatic figure whose intentions for hosting the Grand Prix is to create the fastest, most powerful engine in the universe called the "Ultimate Energy Engine". At first glance, he looks like nothing more than a gentle, chatty person. However, it has been hinted that this is only a façade hiding his true personality.[3]
The look in Dodon Pa's eyes as he thinks about the dangerous part of racing, from the Team Sonic Racing One-shot comic.
Dodon Pa takes a great interest in the races he hosts, and appears more interested in the races themselves than their outcome. In fact, he does not show much interest in how his races end, and instead focuses on the more thrilling moments during the races, such as the great fight between Dr. Eggman and the other racers. He describes racing as something both beautiful and dangerous, and seems to be especially interested in the latter aspect, hinting a perhaps sadistic desire for anarchy and violence (something which there are plenty of in his Grand Prix).[2]
Being the sponsor of his Grand Prix, Dodon Pa wants his races to go according to his rules. However, he seems to ignore fair-play when something unexpectedly entertaining happens in his races, like when he casually let it slide when Dr. Eggman showed up unannounced to compete on his own in his team-orientated Grand Prix and began cheating shamelessly. While Dodon Pa also appears helpful by providing his racers with advice on how to win, he does not care about whether those he help are good or evil, which makes his personal preferences hard to pin down.[2]
Dodon Pa also possesses a distinct laugh: "Hohohoho".[2]
Powers and abilities
Dondo Pa evidently has some piloting skills, as he is able to pilot his own hover craft without aid.
Relationships
Dr. Eggman
Dodon Pa first met Dr. Eggman when the doctor showed up unannounced to his Grand Prix and began to compete under the pretense that he had been invited as a special guest racer. Despite knowing this was a lie, Dodon Pa allowed Eggman to compete, finding Eggman's efforts to join the Grand Prix amusing.[2]
Even though Eggman is evil, Dodon Pa does not mind helping Eggman in his efforts to win the races in his Grand Prix. In addition, he finds Eggman's passion against overwhelming odds amusing.[2]
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog, whom Dodon Pa refers to as "blue hedgehog", is one of the participants in his Grand Prix. In regards to Sonic, Dodon Pa has deemed him a pretty good racer and finds his rivalry with Shadow amusing.[2]
Shadow the Hedgehog
Shadow the Hedgehog, whom Dodon Pa refers to as "black hedgehog", is another participant in Dodon Pa's Grand Prix. Like Sonic, Dodon Pa thinks Shadow is a formidable racer and finds his rivalry with Sonic amusing.[2]
Friends/allies
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Miles "Tails" Prower
- Knuckles the Echidna
- Amy Rose
- Chao
- Big the Cat
- Blaze the Cat
- Silver the Hedgehog
- Vector the Crocodile
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Rouge the Bat
- E-123 Omega
Enemies
Quotes
- "My expensive race, my rules! Hohohoho!"
- —Dodon Pa taking through the video monitors, Team Sonic Racing One-shot
Trivia
- Dodon Pa shares his name with the roller coaster Do-Dodonpa (formerly Dodonpa (ドドンパ?)), which boasts the fastest acceleration in the world.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dreadknux (20 May 2019). TSS Interview: Takashi Iizuka Hints At Dodon Pa’s Return as ‘Master of Ceremonies’. The Sonic Stadium. Retrieved on 22 May 2019.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Team Sonic Racing One-shot, "Team Sonic Racing"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Brian (22 August 2018). Team Sonic Racing reveals first Story Mode details, new character Dodonpa. Nintendoeverything.com. Retrieved on 23 August 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sumo Digital (21 May 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 6: The Kidnapping. "Tails: So, your Ultimate Energy Engine will revolutionize transportation, fuel new industries, and reduce pollution using nothing but the inherent strength of teamwork? / Dodon Pa: Indeed. I've been devoting myself to the racing industry for the development of new technologies and universal peace for many, many years. This is the breakthrough moment."
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Sumo Digital (21 May 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 6: The Kidnapping. "Rouge: Okay, so you're the president of an automobile corporation, but why are you holding these races? And why did you invite us so secretly? / Dodon Pa: Very simple little girl bat. We are creating the fastest, most powerful engine in the universe. I'm calling it the "Ultimate Energy Engine." Very secret. Very hush hush. / Rouge: Don't you have facilities and people to do these races? / Dodon Pa: If you want the best, you need help from the best. Hence, you and your friends."
- ↑ Sumo Digital (21 May 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 7: The Final Showdown. "Dodon Pa: Hohohoho! Good news, person who kidnapped me! Sufficient energy has been accumulated! My Ultimate Energy Engine is complete! This invention will usher in a new era of prosperity and cooperation throughout the-"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Sumo Digital (21 May 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 6: The Kidnapping. "Omochao: The telemetrics I intercepted must be part of your research and development. / Dodon Pa: Of course. One cannot create something without information. And I have gathered much information from your races. / Omochao: Have you? / Dodon Pa: Indeed. The energies generated from your teamwork are astonishingly powerful, and key to the creation of my Ultimate Energy Engine."
- ↑ Sumo Digital (21 May 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 7: The Final Showdown. "Dr. Eggman: Give me the engine, you doddering Tanuki! / Dodon Pa: The engine is worthless now. It is incomplete. / Dr. Eggman: Worthless? Incomplete? What are you rambling about? / Dodon Pa: The racers are no longer racing. Without racing we cannot get enough Ultimate Team Energy. Without that teamwork energy, the engine will never be."
- ↑ Team Sonic Racing English instruction manual.
- ↑ Sumo Digital (21 May 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 2: Time To Race. "Sonic: Hey, Silver. Long time no see. You came here from the future? / Silver: Yeah. I received the invitation in my era, 200 years from now, and journeyed back in time to participate. / Tails: Whoa! Dodon Pa can send physical objects through space and time? That's a whole 'nother level of scary tech. / Big: Dodon Pa is really cool. / Knuckles: I don't know how cool he is, Big, but he's powerful. Dangerously powerful. And I still don't trust his motives."
- ↑ Sumo Digital (21 May 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 2: Time To Race. "Amy: Nice to see you, Blaze. Did Dodon Pa send you an invitation to his race? / Blaze: Yes. Apparently, our enigmatic host is able to send messages across dimensions. Impressive. / Amy: Distressingly impressive. He's got a lot of power, and I'm not sure about his motives."
