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A '''Kimono Girl''' (Japanese: '''まいこはん''' ''{{wp|Maiko|Dancing Girl}}'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation II]] games. They appear as young women dressed in {{wp|kimonos}}.
A '''Kimono Girl''' (Japanese: '''まいこはん''' ''{{wp|Maiko|Dancing Girl}}'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation II]] games. They appear as young women dressed in {{wp|kimonos}}.


Kimono Girls usually appear as a set of five Trainers who each own one of {{p|Eevee}}'s [[evolution]]s.
Kimono Girls usually appear as a quintet of Trainers who each own one of {{p|Eevee}}'s [[evolution]]s.


==In the games==
==In the games==
===Generation II===
===Generation II===
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, five Kimono Girls live in [[Ecruteak City]], and can be battled at the Ecruteak Dance Hall. Each owns one of the five [[Eeveelution]]s available in [[Generation II]].
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, five Kimono Girls live in [[Ecruteak City]], and can be battled at the Ecruteak Dance Theater. Each owns one of the five [[Eeveelution]]s available in [[Generation II]].


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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[[File:Kimono Girls Tin Tower.png|thumb|250px|Atop the [[Bell Tower]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold}}]]
[[File:Kimono Girls Tin Tower.png|thumb|250px|Atop the [[Bell Tower]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold}}]]
[[File:Summoning Lugia.png|thumb|250px|Inside the [[Whirl Islands]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon SoulSilver}}]]
[[File:Summoning Lugia.png|thumb|250px|Inside the [[Whirl Islands]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon SoulSilver}}]]
Much like other [[Generation II]] characters, the Kimono Girls made an appearance in the remakes, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Instead of being restricted to their dance hall in [[Ecruteak City]] however, they will appear elsewhere, such as in [[Violet City]] (Zuki), [[Ilex Forest]] (Naoko), and the [[Ice Path]] (Sayo). A {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} appears in their hall in Ecruteak, where the player battles him after he harasses Miki about her dance routine. Kuni is briefly met during the Radio Tower incident, in the [[Goldenrod Tunnel]].
Much like other [[Generation II]] characters, the Kimono Girls made an appearance in the remakes, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Instead of being restricted to their dance theater in [[Ecruteak City]] however, they will appear elsewhere, such as in [[Violet City]] (Zuki), [[Ilex Forest]] (Naoko), and the [[Ice Path]] (Sayo). A {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} appears in their theater in Ecruteak, where the player battles him after he harasses Miki about her dance routine. Kuni is briefly met during the Radio Tower incident, in the [[Goldenrod Tunnel]].


In order to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} in HeartGold and {{p|Lugia}} in SoulSilver, which is required before facing the [[Elite Four]], players must earn all eight Badges and, after receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]], battle all five Kimono Girls consecutively in the Dance Hall to obtain the [[Clear Bell]]{{sup/4|HG}} or [[Tidal Bell]]{{sup/4|SS}}.
In order to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} in HeartGold and {{p|Lugia}} in SoulSilver, which is required before facing the [[Elite Four]], players must earn all eight Badges and, after receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]], battle all five Kimono Girls consecutively in the Dance Theater to obtain the [[Clear Bell]]{{sup/4|HG}} or [[Tidal Bell]]{{sup/4|SS}}.


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the girls' respective [[Eeveelution]]s were swapped; only Zuki and Kuni's partners remained the same from Generation II. Additionally, Kuni's Japanese name, Sumomo, was altered to '''Komomo''', probably to avoid confusion with [[Maylene]], whose Japanese name is also Sumomo.
In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the girls' respective [[Eeveelution]]s were swapped; only Zuki and Kuni's partners remained the same from Generation II. Additionally, Kuni's Japanese name, Sumomo, was altered to '''Komomo''', probably to avoid confusion with [[Maylene]], whose Japanese name is also Sumomo.
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:''"We were not wrong about you. You are indeed worthy of this… Please take it."''
:''"We were not wrong about you. You are indeed worthy of this… Please take it."''
:''"<player>! We'll be at the [[Bell Tower]]{{sup/4|HG}}/[[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|SS}}. See you there!"''
:''"<player>! We'll be at the [[Bell Tower]]{{sup/4|HG}}/[[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|SS}}. See you there!"''
* After battling Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"Thank you for your help the other day. You have beautifully proven that the bond between people can be extended to the bond between people and Pokémon… We all appreciate that you have lived up to our expectations, Name! If you feel that this experience has taught you anything, the people you should thank are not us, but Mr. Pokémon and Professor Elm…"


;[[Bell Tower]]{{sup/4|HG}}
;[[Bell Tower]]{{sup/4|HG}}
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* If the player has not battled Ho-Oh
* If the player has not battled Ho-Oh
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…"


* If the player catches Ho-Oh
* If the player catches Ho-Oh
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* If the player flees from Ho-Oh
* If the player flees from Ho-Oh
:''"I think when you turn your back to it, <sc>Ho-Oh</sc> will not come back for some time… If you want to see <sc>Ho-Oh</sc>, perhaps you can come back here after everything has been settled…


;[[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|SS}}
;[[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|SS}}
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:''"Oh, you are truly strong."''
:''"Oh, you are truly strong."''


;Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}}
* After battling Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
* If the player has not battled Lugia
:''"Thank you for your help the other day.
 
;Bell Tower{{sup/4|HG}}/Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}}
* If the player has not battled Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…''"
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…''"


* If the player catches/defeats/flees from Lugia
* If the player catches/defeats/flees from Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."''
:''"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."''


'''Miki'''
'''Miki'''
;Kimono Dance Theater (first visit)
;Kimono Dance Theater (first visit)
:''"…You mustn't push a request on me."''
:''"…You mustn't push such a request on me."''
:''"…"
:''"…"
:''"You must be <player>, correct? That was indeed excellent. Kind and strong… Good at raising Pokémon as well… That person does know what to look for in people… Ohoho! That was just me talking to myself. Never mind."''
:''"You must be <player>, correct? That was indeed excellent. Kind and strong… Good at raising Pokémon as well… That person does know what to look for in people… Ohoho! That was just me talking to myself. Never mind."''
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:''"Ooh, you're good at Pokémon, too."''
:''"Ooh, you're good at Pokémon, too."''


;Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}}
* After battling Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
* If the player has not battled Lugia
:''"Thank you for your help the other day.
 
;Bell Tower{{sup/4|HG}}/Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}}
* If the player has not battled Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…''"
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…''"


* If the player catches/defeats/flees from Lugia
* If the player catches/defeats/flees from Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."''
:''"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."''


'''Sayo'''
'''Sayo'''
;[[Ice Path]]
;[[Ice Path]]
:''"Me oh my… Is that you, <player>? Fancy meeting you here! To tell the truth…my sandals frozen on the ice, and I am stuck here. In other words, my flip-flops are quick-frozen to the ground. Tee hee. Well, it's no laughing matter. {{tt|Would you push my back?|If the player reaches her from behind}}/{{tt|Would you come around and push my back?|If the player doesn't reach her from behind}}"''
:''"Me oh my… Is that you, <player>? Fancy meeting you here! To tell the truth…my sandals are frozen on the ice, and I am stuck here. In other words, my flip-flops are quick-frozen to the ground. Tee hee. Well, it's no laughing matter. {{tt|Would you push my back?|If the player reaches her from behind}}/{{tt|Would you come around and push my back?|If the player doesn't reach her from behind}}"''
::'''{{tt|No|Answer is only required if the player reaches her from behind}}''': ''"Don't be so cruel. You will push my back, won't you?"''
::'''{{tt|No|Answer is only required if the player reaches her from behind}}''': ''"Don't be so cruel. You will push my back, won't you?"''
::'''{{tt|Yes|Answer is only required if the player reaches her from behind}}''': (after shoving her free) ''"You really are kind. Thank you so much!"''
::'''{{tt|Yes|Answer is only required if the player reaches her from behind}}''': (after shoving her free) ''"You really are kind. Thank you so much!"''
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:''"Oh, so close! I almost had you."''
:''"Oh, so close! I almost had you."''


;Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}}
* After battling Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
* If the player has not battled Lugia
:''"We are rehearsing a dance."
 
;Bell Tower{{sup/4|HG}}/Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}}
* If the player has not battled Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…''"
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…''"


* If the player catches/defeats/flees from Lugia
* If the player catches/defeats/flees from Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."''
:''"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."''


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:''"Oh, you are wonderful..."''
:''"Oh, you are wonderful..."''


;Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}}
* After battling Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
* If the player has not battled Lugia
:''"We are rehearsing a dance."
 
;Bell Tower{{sup/4|HG}}/Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}}
* If the player has not battled Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…''"
:''"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…''"


* If the player catches/defeats/flees from Lugia
* If the player catches/defeats/flees from Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}}/Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}
:''"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."''
:''"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."''


===Appearance===
===Appearance===
====In the [[core series]]====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color}}; font-size: 80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Kimono Girl.png]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr GS Kimono Girl.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr HGSS Kimono Girl.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr HGSS Kimono Girl.png]]
|-
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| colspan=3 | Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kimono Girl r II OD.png]][[File:Kimono Girl b II OD.png]][[File:Kimono Girl g II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kimono Girl r II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kimono Girl b II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kimono Girl g II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{Johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kimono Girl OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; background:#{{Johto color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Kimono Girl OD.png]]
|-
|-
| Overworld sprites{{tt|*|Zuki, Kuni/Sayo, and Miki/Naoko, respectively}} from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Zuki's overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Kuni and {{color2|000|Sakura|Sayo}}'s overworld<br>sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Miki and Naoko's overworld<br>sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld<br>sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:190px" | [[File:S2 Kimono Girl.png]][[File:S2 Kimono Girl alt.png]][[File:S2 Kimono Girl alt2.png]]
|}
 
====In other games====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:190px" | [[File:S2 Kimono Girl.png]][[File:S2 Kimono Girl alt.png]][[File:S2 Kimono Girl alt2.png]]
|-
|-
| colspan=2 | Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}
|}


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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Kimono sisters.png|left|250px|thumb|The Kimono Sisters in kimonos in the {{pkmn|anime}}.<br>Left to right: Sumomo (in green), Tamao, Satsuki, and Koume]]
[[File:Kimono sisters.png|left|250px|thumb|The Kimono Sisters in kimonos in the {{pkmn|anime}}.<br>Left to right: Sumomo (in green), Tamao, Satsuki, and Koume]]
[[File:Casual Kimono sisters.png|thumb|250px|The Kimono Sisters in casual clothes. Left to right: Koume, Sumomo, Satsuki, and Tamao]]
[[File:Casual Kimono sisters.png|thumb|250px|The Kimono Sisters in casual clothes. Left to right: Koume, Sumomo, Satsuki, and Tamao]]
[[File:Kimono Girls anime.png|thumb|250px|The Kimono Girls in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
[[File:Kimono Girls anime.png|thumb|250px|The Kimono Girls in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'']]
====History====
=====[[Original series]]=====
The Kimono Girls were called the ''Kimono Sisters'' in the [[original series]]. The dub retained their original Japanese names instead of using their localized English names.


The Kimono Girls (called the ''Kimono Sisters'' in the [[original series]]) were featured in two episodes, ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'' and ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]''. The dub retained their original Japanese names instead of using their localized English names.
In ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'', after {{Ash}} [[Ecruteak Gym]] victory, the gang bumped into [[Sakura]], who took them to the tea ceremony her sisters were running after {{an|Misty}} inquired about a nearby advertising poster. Sumomo was the first sister the group met, greeting them formally. Tamao was seen next, demonstrating {{wp|ikebana}} to a small audience. Later, they passed by the lone Koume playing her {{wp|shamisen}}. Finally, they were treated to a quiet display of the art of {{wp|Japanese tea ceremony|tea making and drinking}} by Satsuki. Needless to say, Brock was entranced by them all and grew frightened when they were all together and called him out on his praise.


In ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'', after Ash's win at the [[Ecruteak Gym]], the gang bumped into [[Sakura]], who took them to the tea ceremony her sisters were running when they ask where it was being held. Sumomo was the first sister they met, greeting them formally. Tamao was seen next, demonstrating {{wp|ikebana}} to a small audience. Later, they passed by the lone Koume playing her {{wp|shamisen}}. Finally, they were treated to a quiet display of the art of {{wp|Japanese tea ceremony|tea making and drinking}} by Satsuki. Needless to say, Brock was entranced by them all and grew frightened when they were all together and called him out on his praise.
The sisters are skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}}s as well as tradition keepers. Upon proposing a challenge to the trio to battle for Sakura to join them, Sumomo and Satsuki both displayed their {{p|Vaporeon}}'s and {{p|Jolteon}}'s abilities against [[Misty's Poliwhirl]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]] respectively. Vaporeon defeated Poliwhirl and Pikachu won against Jolteon, but the latter only after {{TRT}}'s interruption.


The sisters are skilled Trainers as well as tradition keepers. Upon proposing a challenge to the trio to battle for Sakura to join them, Sumomo and Satsuki both displayed their Vaporeon's and Jolteon's abilities against [[Misty's Poliwhirl]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]] respectively. Vaporeon defeated Poliwhirl and Pikachu defeated Jolteon, but the latter only after {{TRT}}'s interruption.
When Sakura changed her mind about leaving at that time, Satsuki admitted that she and the other three weren't against Sakura leaving to begin her journey, only that they wanted her to not be dependent on others if she finally did.


When Sakura changed her mind about leaving at that time, Satsuki admitted that she and the other three weren't against Sakura leaving to begin her journey, only that they wanted her to not be dependent on others if she finally did.
In ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]'', the four elder sisters attended a lucrative Pokémon Dance Academy class. However, the academy was another one of Team Rocket's schemes, and the Kimono sisters ended up handing over their Pokémon in exchange for private dancing lessons when they were actually stolen. With the help of Sakura's Eevee, now an {{p|Espeon}}, the other four [[Eeveelution]]s were rescued, and the episode ended with the sisters wishing Sakura well on her own journey.


In ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]'', the four elder sisters were tricked by Team Rocket into handing over their Pokémon for dancing lessons. With the help of Sakura's Eevee, now an {{p|Espeon}}, the other four [[Eeveelution]]s were rescued, and the episode ended with the sisters wishing Sakura well on her journey.
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''=====
In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', the Kimono Girls made a cameo in {{an|Lyra}}'s video about [[Johto]] during the [[Johto Festival]].


A pair of Kimono Girls could be seen very briefly in ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]''.
====Character====
All of the sisters are sincere and polite. Satsuki is the oldest among the sisters and appears to do most of the talking, while Koume appears to be the most withdrawn and shy. The sisters are well-versed in many of the ancient arts like the {{wp|Japanese tea ceremony|tea ceremony}} and {{wp|ikebana}} flower arrangements, and they continue to train themselves in these traditions.


In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', the Kimono Girls made a cameo in {{an|Lyra}}'s video about Johto during the [[Johto Festival]].
They unintentionally excluded the youngest sister [[Sakura]] from many of their activities, namely because they deemed her to be immature and poorly trained. When Sakura revealed she wanted to be a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'', they were initially doubtful of Sakura's commitments to her goal, but she gained their respect by the end of ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]''.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|epname=Trouble's Brewing
|epname=Trouble's Brewing
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Satsuki's {{p|Jolteon}} was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but didn't {{pkmn|battle}} until she matched up against {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It fended off a few attacks from Pikachu, but ultimately succumbed to a {{m|Thunder}} attack.
|desc=Satsuki's {{p|Jolteon}} was first seen when {{TRT}} disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but didn't {{pkmn|battle}} until its match against {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It fended off a few attacks from Pikachu, but ultimately succumbed to a {{m|Thunder}} attack. It is housed in a [[Moon Ball]], matching Satsuki's kimono pattern.


Jolteon's known moves are {{m|Thunder Shock}} and {{m|Zap Cannon}}{{tt|*|Referred as Thunder Wave in the dub}}, and its [[Poké Ball]] is a {{ball|Moon}}, matching Satsuki's kimono pattern.}}
Jolteon's known moves are {{m|Thunder Shock}} and {{m|Zap Cannon}}{{tt|*|Referred as Thunder Wave in the dub}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Sumomo's {{p|Vaporeon}} was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but didn't {{pkmn|battle}} until it matched up against {{an|Misty}} and {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}. The Pokémon were well matched, but Vaporeon defeated Poliwhirl with its {{m|Aurora Beam}}.
|desc=Sumomo's {{p|Vaporeon}} was first seen when {{TRT}} disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but it didn't {{pkmn|battle}} until it was matched up against {{an|Misty}} and her {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}. The Pokémon were well matched, but Vaporeon eventually defeated Poliwhirl with its Aurora Beam. It is housed in a [[Lure Ball]], matching Sumomo's kimono pattern.


Vaporeon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Aurora Beam}}, and its [[Poké Ball]] is a {{ball|Lure}}, matching Sumomo's kimono pattern.}}
Vaporeon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Aurora Beam}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=EP183
|epnum=EP183
|epname=Trouble's Brewing
|epname=Trouble's Brewing
|vajp=Satomi Kōrogi
|vajp=Satomi Koorogi
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Tamao's {{p|Umbreon}} was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but its only action was to rescue Sakura's Eevee from Team Rocket.
|desc=Tamao's {{p|Umbreon}} was first seen when {{TRT}} disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, during which it rescued [[Sakura's Eevee]] from Team Rocket. It is housed in a [[Fast Ball]], matching Tamao's kimono pattern.


Umbreon's only known move is {{m|Agility}}{{tt|*|Umbreon cannot legally learn Agility in the games}}, and its [[Poké Ball]] is a {{ball|Fast}}, matching Tamao's kimono pattern.}}
Umbreon's only known move is {{m|Agility}}{{tt|*|Umbreon cannot legally learn Agility in the games}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epname=Trouble's Brewing
|epname=Trouble's Brewing
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Koume's {{p|Flareon}} was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, and was not showcased at all during its two episode appearances.
|desc=Koume's {{p|Flareon}} was first seen when {{TRT}} disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony in ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]''.
 
In ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]'', Flareon was called out during the Kimono Sisters' dance class. The dance lesson turned out to be another of Team Rocket's ploys, however, and it was soon stolen by them. [[Sakura's Espeon]] later located Flareon and the other Pokémon before releasing it from its cage.


None of Flareon's moves are known and its [[Poké Ball]] is likely a {{ball|Love}}, based on Koume's kimono pattern (its colors are an inversion of the Love Ball).}}
None of Flareon's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|vaen=Yumi Touma
|vaen=Yumi Touma
|vaen2=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen2=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen2note=<small>[[SS005]]</small>
|vaen2note=<small>[[HS05]]</small>
|desc=This Pokémon debuted as an {{p|Eevee}} in ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'' where it was the only unevolved Pokémon owned by the five sisters. By its next appearance in ''[[EP226|Espeon Not Included]]'', it had evolved into {{p|Espeon}}.}}
|desc=This Pokémon debuted as an {{p|Eevee}} in ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'', where it was the only unevolved Pokémon owned by the five sisters. By the time of its next appearance in ''[[EP226|Espeon Not Included]]'', it had evolved into {{p|Espeon}}.}}


====Voice actors====
====Voice actors====
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|en='''Satsuki''': [[Lisa Ortiz]]<br>'''Sumomo''': [[Kayzie Rogers]]<br>'''Tamao''': [[Megan Hollingshead]]<br>'''Koume''': [[Tara Jayne]]<br>'''Sakura''': [[Kerry Williams]]
|en='''Satsuki''': [[Lisa Ortiz]]<br>'''Sumomo''': [[Kayzie Rogers]]<br>'''Tamao''': [[Megan Hollingshead]]<br>'''Koume''': [[Tara Jayne]]<br>'''Sakura''': [[Kerry Williams]]
|fi='''Satsuki''': Jenni Sivonen<br>'''Sumomo''': Elise Langenoja<br>'''Tamao''': Jenni Sivonen<br>'''Koume''': Elise Langenoja<br>'''Sakura''': Jenni Sivonen
|fi='''Satsuki''': Jenni Sivonen<br>'''Sumomo''': Elise Langenoja<br>'''Tamao''': Jenni Sivonen<br>'''Koume''': Elise Langenoja<br>'''Sakura''': Jenni Sivonen
|es_eu='''Satsuki''': Elsa Pinillos<br>'''Sumomo''': Gloria Núñez<br>'''Tamao''': Amparo Bravo<br>'''Koume''': Raquel Cubillo<br>'''Sakura''': Sandra Jara ([[EP183]]-[[EP226]]) / Carmen Cervantes ([[SS005]])
|es_eu='''Satsuki''': Elsa Pinillos<br>'''Sumomo''': Gloria Núñez<br>'''Tamao''': Amparo Bravo<br>'''Koume''': Raquel Cubillo<br>'''Sakura''': Sandra Jara ([[EP183]]-[[EP226]]) / Carmen Cervantes ([[HS05]])
|pl='''Satsuki''': Unknown voice actress ([[EP183]]) / Magdalena Beska ([[EP226]])<br>'''Sumomo''': Anna Dąbkowska ([[EP183]]) / Joanna Domańska ([[EP226]])<br>'''Tamao''': Joanna Domańska<br>'''Koume''': Monika Jarosińska ([[EP183]]) / Joanna Domańska ([[EP226]])<br>'''Sakura''': Magda Ostolska ([[EP183]]) / Katarzyna Łukaszyńska ([[EP226]])
|pl='''Satsuki''': Unknown voice actress ([[EP183]]) / Magdalena Beska ([[EP226]])<br>'''Sumomo''': Anna Dąbkowska ([[EP183]]) / Joanna Domańska ([[EP226]])<br>'''Tamao''': Joanna Domańska<br>'''Koume''': Monika Jarosińska ([[EP183]]) / Joanna Domańska ([[EP226]])<br>'''Sakura''': Magda Ostolska ([[EP183]]) / Katarzyna Łukaszyńska ([[EP226]])
}}
}}


===In Pokémon Generations===
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Kimono Girl PG.png|thumb|250px|Kimono Girl in Pokémon Generations]]
[[File:Kimono Girl PG.png|thumb|250px|Kimono Girl in Pokémon Generations]]
A Kimono Girl made a brief appearance in a flashback in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. She was one of the citizens of [[Ecruteak City]] during the time when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] was struck by lightning. She wept as the flames that engulfed the Brass Tower killed three nameless Pokémon, which would later be revived by {{p|Ho-Oh}} as the [[Legendary beasts]].
A Kimono Girl made a brief appearance in a flashback in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. She was one of the citizens of [[Ecruteak City]] during the time when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] was struck by lightning. She wept as the flames that engulfed the Brass Tower killed three nameless Pokémon, which would later be revived by {{p|Ho-Oh}} as the [[Legendary beasts]].
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==In the {{pkmn|manga}}==
==In the manga==
[[File:Kimono Girls Adventures.png|thumb|right|200px|Kimono Girls in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Kimono Girls Adventures.png|thumb|right|200px|Kimono Girls in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
A Kimono Girl was first seen in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'' as one of the Trainers waiting in line for the Indigo League.
A Kimono Girl was first seen in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'' as one of the Trainers waiting in line for the Indigo League.


===={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
All five Kimono Girls made an appearance in ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'', when {{adv|Gold}} decided to visit them in Ecruteak after finishing up at the [[Pokéathlon]]. Gold spent his time watching them perform, which annoyed the [[Radio Director]] of {{ci|Goldenrod}}. However, Gold revealed that he was actually allowing time for [[Aibo]] to train, who was trying to learn {{m|Double Hit}}. When he finally did, Aibo evolved into {{p|Ambipom}}, winning the praise of the Kimono Girls. By the end of the arc, they had added a {{p|Leafeon}} and a {{p|Glaceon}} to their team.
All five Kimono Girls made an appearance in ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'', when {{adv|Gold}} decided to visit them in Ecruteak after finishing up at the [[Pokéathlon]]. Gold spent his time watching them perform, which annoyed the [[Radio Director]] of {{ci|Goldenrod}}. However, Gold revealed that he was actually allowing time for [[Aibo]] to train, who was trying to learn {{m|Double Hit}}. When he finally did, Aibo evolved into {{p|Ambipom}}, winning the praise of the Kimono Girls. By the end of the arc, they had added a {{p|Leafeon}} and a {{p|Glaceon}} to their team.


===In the [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]] manga===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
The Kimono Girls made a small cameo in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]''. {{GnB|Gold}} and [[Whitney]] were greeted by the Kimono Girls when they arrived in [[Ecruteak City]] for the [[Pokémon Summit]].
The Kimono Girls made a small cameo in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]''. {{GnB|Gold}} and [[Whitney]] were greeted by the Kimono Girls when they arrived in [[Ecruteak City]] for the [[Pokémon Summit]].
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===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Kimono Girl appeared in [[JBA3]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* For an unknown reason, the Kimono Girls were given different but still Japanese names in the English versions. The French<!-- and Italian--> localization also followed suit, but were renamed to their original Japanese names in Generation IV with the exception of Koume, who was referred to as Umeko instead.
* In the English versions, the Kimono Girls were given different but still Japanese names; this is possibly due to the 17 character limit per line of the text boxes of the localized versions, which would make it impossible to fit many of the original names in a single line. The French<!-- and Italian--> localization also followed suit, but were renamed to their original Japanese names in Generation IV with the exception of Koume, who was referred to as Umeko instead.
* In the French and German localizations of {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the name Keiko was used for different Kimono Girls.
* In the French and German localizations of {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the name Keiko was used for different Kimono Girls.
* In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, when the Kimono Girls are summoning the [[Legendary Pokémon]], they dance clockwise for Ho-Oh and counter-clockwise for Lugia.
* In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, when the Kimono Girls are summoning the [[Legendary Pokémon]], they dance clockwise for Ho-Oh and counter-clockwise for Lugia.
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* The はん ''han'' in the Japanese name of the Trainer class is an equivalent of the honorific さん ''san'' in the Kansai dialect.
* The はん ''han'' in the Japanese name of the Trainer class is an equivalent of the honorific さん ''san'' in the Kansai dialect.
* The Kimono Girls dress in traditional Maiko attire.
* The Kimono Girls dress in traditional Maiko attire.
* In [[Pokémon GO]], since the Generation II update, if an Eevee is [[nickname]]d after Tamao or Sakura, it is [[List of cross-canon references|guaranteed]] to evolve into that Kimono Sister's respective Eeveelution, while usually the form Eevee evolves into is random.
* In [[Pokémon GO]], since the Generation II update, if an Eevee is [[nickname]]d after Tamao or Sakura, it is [[List of cross-canon references|guaranteed]] to evolve into that Kimono Sister's respective Eeveelution, while usually the form Eevee evolves into is random outside of select conditions.


==Names==
==Names==
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{{langtable|color={{johto color light}}|bordercolor={{johto color}}
|zh_cmn=藝妓 ''{{tt|Yìjì|Geisha}}''
|zh_cmn=和服女孩 ''{{tt|Héfú Nǚhái|Kimono Girl}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>藝妓 ''{{tt|Yìjì|Geisha}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures}}
|zh_yue=和服女孩 ''{{tt|Wòhfuhk Néuihhàaih|Kimono Girl}}''
|fi=Kimono-tyttö
|fi=Kimono-tyttö
|fr_eu=Kimono
|fr_eu=Kimono
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|it=Kimono Girl
|ko=전통무용수 ''{{tt|Jeontong Muyongsu|Traditional Dancer}}''
|ko=전통무용수 ''{{tt|Jeontong Muyongsu|Traditional Dancer}}''
|pl=Dziewczyna w Kimono
|es_eu=Chica Kimono
|es_eu=Chica Kimono
|sv=Kimonoflicka
|sv=Kimonoflicka
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! Spanish
! Korean
! Korean
! Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
! Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|スモモ ''Sumomo''{{tt|*|Generation II}}<br>コモモ ''Komomo''{{tt|*|Generation IV}}
|スモモ ''Sumomo''{{tt|*|Generation II}}<br>コモモ ''Komomo''{{tt|*|Generation IV}}
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[[it:Kimono Girl]]
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[[ja:まいこはん]]
[[pl:Kimono Girl (klasa trenerów)]]
[[zh:和服女孩]]
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Revision as of 20:25, 1 March 2021

Satsuki redirects here. For the character from the manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu known as Satsuki in Japanese, see Daisy Oak → In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga.
Kimono Girl
まいこはん Dancing Girl
Gold Silver Kimono Girl.png
Art from Gold and Silver
Other names Kimono Sisters (anime)
Introduced in Generation II
Appears in Gold, Silver, and Crystal
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender Female
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Sakura
Anime debut EP183|Trouble's Brewing
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Just a Spearow Carrier (Adventures)
Gold and Black VS Team Rocket (The Golden Boys)
JBA3 (Jō's Big Adventure)

A Kimono Girl (Japanese: まいこはん Dancing Girl) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation II games. They appear as young women dressed in kimonos.

Kimono Girls usually appear as a quintet of Trainers who each own one of Eevee's evolutions.

In the games

Generation II

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, five Kimono Girls live in Ecruteak City, and can be battled at the Ecruteak Dance Theater. Each owns one of the five Eeveelutions available in Generation II.

Pokémon











Kimono Girls are also seen in the Battle Tower as random opponents, and some appear in Pokémon Stadium 2.

Quotes

Naoko
  • Before battle
"You have lovely Pokémon. May I see them in battle?"
  • Being defeated
"Oh, you are very strong."
  • After being defeated
"I enjoyed that bout. I would like to see you again."
Sayo
  • Before battle
"I always dance with my Pokémon. Of course, I also train them."
  • Being defeated
"Oh, so close! I almost had you."
  • After being defeated
"Rhythm is important for both dancing and Pokémon"
Zuki
  • Before battle
"Isn't my barrette pretty? Oh. A Pokémon Battle?"
  • Being defeated
"I don’t have any Pokémon left…"
  • After being defeated
"I put a different flower in my barrette every month."
Kuni
  • Before battle
"Oh, you're a cute trainer. Would you like to battle?"
  • Being defeated
"You’re stronger than you look."
  • After being defeated
"I trained a lot, so I thought I was capable trainer. I guess I'm not."
Miki
  • Before battle
"Do you like my dancing? I'm good at Pokémon too."
  • Being defeated
"Ooh, you're good at Pokémon too."
  • After being defeated
"I can keep dancing because there are people who enjoy what I do. My Pokémon keep my spirits up too."

Generation IV

Much like other Generation II characters, the Kimono Girls made an appearance in the remakes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Instead of being restricted to their dance theater in Ecruteak City however, they will appear elsewhere, such as in Violet City (Zuki), Ilex Forest (Naoko), and the Ice Path (Sayo). A Team Rocket Grunt appears in their theater in Ecruteak, where the player battles him after he harasses Miki about her dance routine. Kuni is briefly met during the Radio Tower incident, in the Goldenrod Tunnel.

In order to encounter Ho-Oh in HeartGold and Lugia in SoulSilver, which is required before facing the Elite Four, players must earn all eight Badges and, after receiving the Master Ball from Professor Elm, battle all five Kimono Girls consecutively in the Dance Theater to obtain the Clear BellHG or Tidal BellSS.

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the girls' respective Eeveelutions were swapped; only Zuki and Kuni's partners remained the same from Generation II. Additionally, Kuni's Japanese name, Sumomo, was altered to Komomo, probably to avoid confusion with Maylene, whose Japanese name is also Sumomo.

Pokémon











Given away as an Egg (Zuki)

Spr 4h 175.png
Type:
Normal Unknown
Ability:
Hustle or Serene Grace
Held item:
None
Togepi/ Lv.1
Growl
Normal Status
Charm
Normal Status
Extrasensory
Psychic Special
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Pokéathlon (Kuni)

Kimono Girl OD.png  Skill  Course
Supreme Cup
196OD.png Espeon
 Skill 
197OD.png Umbreon
 Skill 
133OD.png Eevee
 Skill 


Quotes

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Reason: Quotes on the Bell Tower (other Kimono Girls than Zuki and quotes in case the player defeats/flees Ho-Oh)

Zuki

Violet City
"Me oh my… That Egg must be…"
"I see… So it was handed from Mr. Pokémon to Professor Elm, then from Professor Elm to you. Now I get it…"
"That Egg truly is an important Egg. Please do take good care of it for me. Is that understood?"
"I am counting on you."
Kimono Dance Theater
  • Before battle
"Welcome. My name is Zuki. I met you previously in Violet City. In order to bring back Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS, we needed someone with the right bond with Pokémon. We asked Mr. Pokémon to give this Mystery Egg to whoever showed true potential. The Egg was eventually handed from Mr Pokémon to Professor Elm, and then to you. However, being pure alone will not be sufficient to face the power of this Pokémon. I must test you. Are you ready?"
No: "That is fine… I will wait for you to get ready."
Yes: "I will test how closely you've bonded with your Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"I don't have any Pokémon left."
  • After defeating all Kimono Girls
"We were not wrong about you. You are indeed worthy of this… Please take it."
"<player>! We'll be at the Bell TowerHG/Whirl IslandsSS. See you there!"
  • After battling Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"Thank you for your help the other day. You have beautifully proven that the bond between people can be extended to the bond between people and Pokémon… We all appreciate that you have lived up to our expectations, Name! If you feel that this experience has taught you anything, the people you should thank are not us, but Mr. Pokémon and Professor Elm…"
Bell TowerHG
"Yes, this is where we welcome Ho-Oh. When the dance we practiced for many days becomes one with the sound of the Clear Bell we entrusted to you, then Ho-Oh shall come down from the great arch of the sky once again!"
  • After summoning Ho-Oh
"That IS indeed Ho-Oh… The guardian of the sky around here from ancient times… So many have tried and tried, only to fail… <player>, your heart and the Clear Bell in harmony have finally made it appear…"
"<player>, don't you see? Ho-Oh must have been waiting for someone like you all this time. Wouldn't you agree…?"
  • If the player has not battled Ho-Oh
"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…"
  • If the player catches Ho-Oh
"You have not only made Ho-Oh appear, but you have also caught it… You are so wonderful. There is nothing more for us to say. Take good care of yourself in your journey…"
  • If the player defeats Ho-Oh
"If that is what you believe, we will not try to convince you otherwise. Still, if you want to see Ho-Oh once more, perhaps you can come back here after everything has been settled…"
  • If the player flees from Ho-Oh
"I think when you turn your back to it, Ho-Oh will not come back for some time… If you want to see Ho-Oh, perhaps you can come back here after everything has been settled…
Whirl IslandsSS
"That's right. This is where we welcome Lugia. When the dance we practiced many days becomes one with the sound of the Tidal Bell we entrusted with you, then Lugia shall come out from deep within the waterfall basin once again!"
  • After summoning Lugia
"That is indeed Lugia… The guardian of these islands from ancient times… So many have tried again and again, only to fail… <player>, your heart in complete harmony with the Tidal Bell has finally allowed it to appear…"
"<player>, don't you see? Lugia… It must have been waiting for someone like you all this time. Wouldn't you agree…?"
  • If the player has not battled Lugia
"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…"
  • If the player catches Lugia
"You have not only made Lugia appear, but you also caught it… You are so wonderful. There is nothing more for us to say. Take good care of yourself in your journey…"
  • If the player defeats Lugia
"If that is what you believe, we will not try to convince you otherwise. Still, if you wish to see Lugia once more, perhaps you can come back here after all has been settled…"
  • If the player flees from Lugia
"I think once you turn your back to it, Lugia will not come back for some time… If you want to see Lugia, perhaps you can come back here after all has been settled…"

Naoko

Ilex Forest
"Kimono Girl, Kimono Girl, lost and all alone. Poor girl lost in the dark Ilex Forest."
"What? You remember me from Violet City? You must be imagining. Anyway, will you show me how to get out of this forest?"
No: "Me oh my… You are lost yourself, aren't you?"
Yes: "You will…? Aren't you lost in the forest as well? How do you know how to get out of here?"
"Wow! Are you going to show me how to get out? You are such a smart Pokémon!"
"See you."
Kimono Dance Theater
  • Before battle
"You are quite strong. You helped me in the Ilex Forest. My name is Naoko. I'm the one that's not so good at directions. My eyes witnessed you defeating Team Rocket when Kurt was in trouble at the Slowpoke Well. Allow me to challenge you and your Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"Oh, you are truly strong."
  • After battling Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"Thank you for your help the other day.
Bell TowerHG/Whirl IslandsSS
  • If the player has not battled Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…"
  • If the player catches/defeats/flees from Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."

Miki

Kimono Dance Theater (first visit)
"…You mustn't push such a request on me."
"…"
"You must be <player>, correct? That was indeed excellent. Kind and strong… Good at raising Pokémon as well… That person does know what to look for in people… Ohoho! That was just me talking to myself. Never mind."
"For Kimono Girls like me, dancing is everything. I have never gone a day without a dance practice. Pokémon are the same. They grow with you little by little each day."
Kimono Dance Theater (after earning the Rising Badge)
  • Before battle
"You are quite the Trainer. I remember you chasing off that Team Rocket Grunt from right here. I must thank you for that. Although, I am actually a Trainer myself. She who knows the most speaks the least! I am Miki--the Kimono Girl! Allow me to challenge you and your Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"Ooh, you're good at Pokémon, too."
  • After battling Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"Thank you for your help the other day.
Bell TowerHG/Whirl IslandsSS
  • If the player has not battled Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…"
  • If the player catches/defeats/flees from Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."

Sayo

Ice Path
"Me oh my… Is that you, <player>? Fancy meeting you here! To tell the truth…my sandals are frozen on the ice, and I am stuck here. In other words, my flip-flops are quick-frozen to the ground. Tee hee. Well, it's no laughing matter. Would you push my back?/Would you come around and push my back?"
No: "Don't be so cruel. You will push my back, won't you?"
Yes: (after shoving her free) "You really are kind. Thank you so much!"
Kimono Dance Theater
  • Before battle
"Excellent fighting spirit! You got me off the ice by pushing me from the back. I am the one who skates in sandals. I am Sayo--the Kimono Girl! I was listening in the Dragon's Den when you passed the test of the Elder. Allow me to challenge you and your Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"Oh, so close! I almost had you."
  • After battling Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"We are rehearsing a dance."
Bell TowerHG/Whirl IslandsSS
  • If the player has not battled Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…"
  • If the player catches/defeats/flees from Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."

Kuni

Goldenrod Tunnel
"Team Rocket members in black suits have been running around… I was wondering what was going on. So, you took on Team Rocket? You are impressive! You may be able to face the legendary Poké…"
"Hahaha! Never mind. I must go now."
Kimono Dance Theater
  • Before battle
"I am the last one. You were so dependable at the Goldenrod Tunnel. I am the one who twirls even underground. I am Kuni--the Kimono Girl! I looked at you in wonder when you thwarted Team Rocket's mission to take over the Radio Tower. You must show your strength to me now. Allow me to challenge you and your Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"Oh, you are wonderful..."
  • After battling Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"We are rehearsing a dance."
Bell TowerHG/Whirl IslandsSS
  • If the player has not battled Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"This is all we can do for you… What you do now is entirely up to you…"
  • If the player catches/defeats/flees from Ho-OhHG/LugiaSS
"You've done a great job. Say hello to Professor Elm for us."

Appearance

In the core series

Spr GS Kimono Girl.png Spr HGSS Kimono Girl.png
Sprite from
Generation II
Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Kimono Girl r II OD.png Kimono Girl b II OD.png Kimono Girl g II OD.png Kimono Girl OD.png
Zuki's overworld sprite from
Generation II
Kuni and Sayo's overworld
sprite from
Generation II
Miki and Naoko's overworld
sprite from
Generation II
Overworld
sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver

In other games

S2 Kimono Girl.pngS2 Kimono Girl alt.pngS2 Kimono Girl alt2.png
Portraits from
Stadium 2

Artwork

S2 Kimono Girl artwork.png
Art from Stadium 2

Trainer list

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal


Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver


Pokémon Stadium 2


In the anime

Main series

The Kimono Sisters in kimonos in the anime.
Left to right: Sumomo (in green), Tamao, Satsuki, and Koume
The Kimono Sisters in casual clothes. Left to right: Koume, Sumomo, Satsuki, and Tamao

History

Original series

The Kimono Girls were called the Kimono Sisters in the original series. The dub retained their original Japanese names instead of using their localized English names.

In Trouble's Brewing, after Ash Ecruteak Gym victory, the gang bumped into Sakura, who took them to the tea ceremony her sisters were running after Misty inquired about a nearby advertising poster. Sumomo was the first sister the group met, greeting them formally. Tamao was seen next, demonstrating ikebana to a small audience. Later, they passed by the lone Koume playing her shamisen. Finally, they were treated to a quiet display of the art of tea making and drinking by Satsuki. Needless to say, Brock was entranced by them all and grew frightened when they were all together and called him out on his praise.

The sisters are skilled Trainers as well as tradition keepers. Upon proposing a challenge to the trio to battle for Sakura to join them, Sumomo and Satsuki both displayed their Vaporeon's and Jolteon's abilities against Misty's Poliwhirl and Ash's Pikachu respectively. Vaporeon defeated Poliwhirl and Pikachu won against Jolteon, but the latter only after Team Rocket's interruption.

When Sakura changed her mind about leaving at that time, Satsuki admitted that she and the other three weren't against Sakura leaving to begin her journey, only that they wanted her to not be dependent on others if she finally did.

In Espeon, Not Included, the four elder sisters attended a lucrative Pokémon Dance Academy class. However, the academy was another one of Team Rocket's schemes, and the Kimono sisters ended up handing over their Pokémon in exchange for private dancing lessons when they were actually stolen. With the help of Sakura's Eevee, now an Espeon, the other four Eeveelutions were rescued, and the episode ended with the sisters wishing Sakura well on her own journey.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

In An Egg Scramble!, the Kimono Girls made a cameo in Lyra's video about Johto during the Johto Festival.

Character

All of the sisters are sincere and polite. Satsuki is the oldest among the sisters and appears to do most of the talking, while Koume appears to be the most withdrawn and shy. The sisters are well-versed in many of the ancient arts like the tea ceremony and ikebana flower arrangements, and they continue to train themselves in these traditions.

They unintentionally excluded the youngest sister Sakura from many of their activities, namely because they deemed her to be immature and poorly trained. When Sakura revealed she wanted to be a Pokémon Trainer in Trouble's Brewing, they were initially doubtful of Sakura's commitments to her goal, but she gained their respect by the end of Espeon, Not Included.

Pokémon


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Satsuki's Jolteon
Jolteon
Satsuki's Jolteon was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but didn't battle until its match against Ash and Pikachu. It fended off a few attacks from Pikachu, but ultimately succumbed to a Thunder attack. It is housed in a Moon Ball, matching Satsuki's kimono pattern.

Jolteon's known moves are Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon*.

Debut Trouble's Brewing
Voice actors
Japanese
English Kayzie Rogers
Sumomo's Vaporeon
Vaporeon
Sumomo's Vaporeon was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but it didn't battle until it was matched up against Misty and her Poliwhirl. The Pokémon were well matched, but Vaporeon eventually defeated Poliwhirl with its Aurora Beam. It is housed in a Lure Ball, matching Sumomo's kimono pattern.

Vaporeon's known moves are Tackle, Sand Attack, Quick Attack, Water Gun, and Aurora Beam.

Debut Trouble's Brewing
Voice actors
Japanese Chinami Nishimura
English Rachael Lillis
Tamao's Umbreon
Umbreon
Tamao's Umbreon was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, during which it rescued Sakura's Eevee from Team Rocket. It is housed in a Fast Ball, matching Tamao's kimono pattern.

Umbreon's only known move is Agility*.

Debut Trouble's Brewing
Voice actors
Japanese Satomi Koorogi
English Kayzie Rogers
Koume's Flareon
Flareon
Koume's Flareon was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony in Trouble's Brewing.

In Espeon, Not Included, Flareon was called out during the Kimono Sisters' dance class. The dance lesson turned out to be another of Team Rocket's ploys, however, and it was soon stolen by them. Sakura's Espeon later located Flareon and the other Pokémon before releasing it from its cage.

None of Flareon's moves are known.

Debut Trouble's Brewing
Voice actors
Japanese
English Kayzie Rogers
Sakura's Espeon
Eevee → Espeon
Main article: Sakura's Espeon

This Pokémon debuted as an Eevee in Trouble's Brewing, where it was the only unevolved Pokémon owned by the five sisters. By the time of its next appearance in Espeon Not Included, it had evolved into Espeon.

Debut Trouble's Brewing
Voice actors
Japanese Yumi Touma
English Yumi Touma
Kayzie Rogers (HS05)

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese Satsuki: 冬馬由美 Yumi Touma
Sumomo: こおろぎさとみ Satomi Koorogi
Tamao: 愛河里花子 Rikako Aikawa
Koume: かないみか Mika Kanai
Sakura: 國府田マリ子 Mariko Kouda
English Satsuki: Lisa Ortiz
Sumomo: Kayzie Rogers
Tamao: Megan Hollingshead
Koume: Tara Jayne
Sakura: Kerry Williams
Finnish Satsuki: Jenni Sivonen
Sumomo: Elise Langenoja
Tamao: Jenni Sivonen
Koume: Elise Langenoja
Sakura: Jenni Sivonen
Polish Satsuki: Unknown voice actress (EP183) / Magdalena Beska (EP226)
Sumomo: Anna Dąbkowska (EP183) / Joanna Domańska (EP226)
Tamao: Joanna Domańska
Koume: Monika Jarosińska (EP183) / Joanna Domańska (EP226)
Sakura: Magda Ostolska (EP183) / Katarzyna Łukaszyńska (EP226)
European Spanish Satsuki: Elsa Pinillos
Sumomo: Gloria Núñez
Tamao: Amparo Bravo
Koume: Raquel Cubillo
Sakura: Sandra Jara (EP183-EP226) / Carmen Cervantes (HS05)


Pokémon Generations

Kimono Girl in Pokémon Generations

A Kimono Girl made a brief appearance in a flashback in The Reawakening. She was one of the citizens of Ecruteak City during the time when the Brass Tower was struck by lightning. She wept as the flames that engulfed the Brass Tower killed three nameless Pokémon, which would later be revived by Ho-Oh as the Legendary beasts.

In the manga

Kimono Girls in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

A Kimono Girl was first seen in Just a Spearow Carrier as one of the Trainers waiting in line for the Indigo League.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

All five Kimono Girls made an appearance in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, when Gold decided to visit them in Ecruteak after finishing up at the Pokéathlon. Gold spent his time watching them perform, which annoyed the Radio Director of Goldenrod. However, Gold revealed that he was actually allowing time for Aibo to train, who was trying to learn Double Hit. When he finally did, Aibo evolved into Ambipom, winning the praise of the Kimono Girls. By the end of the arc, they had added a Leafeon and a Glaceon to their team.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

The Kimono Girls made a small cameo in Gold and Black VS Team Rocket. Gold and Whitney were greeted by the Kimono Girls when they arrived in Ecruteak City for the Pokémon Summit.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

A Kimono Girl appeared in JBA3.

Trivia

  • In the English versions, the Kimono Girls were given different but still Japanese names; this is possibly due to the 17 character limit per line of the text boxes of the localized versions, which would make it impossible to fit many of the original names in a single line. The French localization also followed suit, but were renamed to their original Japanese names in Generation IV with the exception of Koume, who was referred to as Umeko instead.
  • In the French and German localizations of Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the name Keiko was used for different Kimono Girls.
  • In HeartGold and SoulSilver, when the Kimono Girls are summoning the Legendary Pokémon, they dance clockwise for Ho-Oh and counter-clockwise for Lugia.
  • Bill's mother was once a Kimono Girl, according to Poké Maniac Brent, who reveals trivia about Bill via Pokégear.
  • Both of the anime episodes which featured all of the Kimono Sisters had Masaaki Iwane as animation director.
  • In the anime episode Espeon, Not Included, the four elder sisters' fans match the elemental themes of their Pokémon.
  • The はん han in the Japanese name of the Trainer class is an equivalent of the honorific さん san in the Kansai dialect.
  • The Kimono Girls dress in traditional Maiko attire.
  • In Pokémon GO, since the Generation II update, if an Eevee is nicknamed after Tamao or Sakura, it is guaranteed to evolve into that Kimono Sister's respective Eeveelution, while usually the form Eevee evolves into is random outside of select conditions.

Names

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 和服女孩 Wòhfuhk Néuihhàaih
Mandarin 和服女孩 Héfú Nǚhái *
藝妓 Yìjì *
Finland Flag.png Finnish Kimono-tyttö
France Flag.png European French Kimono
Germany Flag.png German Kimono-Girl
Italy Flag.png Italian Kimono Girl
South Korea Flag.png Korean 전통무용수 Jeontong Muyongsu
Poland Flag.png Polish Dziewczyna w Kimono
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Chica Kimono
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Kimonoflicka
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Maiko


Japanese English French German Italian Spanish Korean Chinese (Mandarin)
スモモ Sumomo*
コモモ Komomo*
Kuni*
Sumomo*
Michiyo*
Komomo*
Sumomo*
Wilma*
Komomo*
Andrea*
Maki*
Komomo*
Sumomo*
Zoe*
Komomo*
Sumomo*
태희 Taehui 桃桃 Táotáo*
小桃 Xiǎo Táo*
李花 Lǐhuā*
サツキ Satsuki Miki*
Satsuki*
Sayaka*
Satsuki*
Lore*
Satsuki*
Christine*
Keko*
Satsuki*
Kim*
Satsuki*
난주 Nanju 五月 Wǔyuè*
小鵑 Xiǎo Juān*
杜鹃 Dùjuān*
コウメ Koume Naoko*
Koume*
Eri*
Umeko*
Koume*
Edith*
Umeko*
Nicole*
Yuki*
Umeko*
Koume*
Isa*
Umeko*
Koume*
수정 Sujeong 小梅 Xiǎo Méi*
小夢 Xiǎo Mèng*
サクラ Sakura Sayo*
Sakura*
Yumiko*
Sakura*
Keiko*
Sakura*
Sayo*
Sakura*
Bea*
Sakura*
예솔 Yesol 櫻花 Yīnghuā*
小樱 Xiǎo Yīng*
タマオ Tamao Zuki*
Tamao*
Keiko*
Tamao*
Linda*
Tamao*
Carina*
Kana*
Tamao*
Ico*
Tamao*
옥희 Okhui 玉緒 Yùxù*
小玉 Xiǎo Yù*


Non-player characters in the core series games
Johto Professor ElmProfessor OakMomEthanLyraSilverMr. PokémonEusineLanceRedKiyoBaobaMagnusEarlKurtCarrieDude
MaryBuenaRadio DirectorHaircut brothersWebsterMasterLiWilmaPrimoMaximoJetCaitlinCynthiaCameronMr. GameFelicityTeala
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersFrontier BrainsKimono GirlsWeek SiblingsName RaterPoké SeerDay-Care CoupleProfessors' aides


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon


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