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The {{ps}} takes place over several '''planets'''. Some of these planets have gameplay take place on them, while others have important roles in the [[Canon|story]]. Space travel between planets is a major part of the story of the series.
The {{ps}} takes place over several '''planets'''. Some of these planets have gameplay take place on them, while others have important roles in the [[Canon|story]]. Space travel between planets is a major part of the story of the series. All planets where alien explorers come from have names that reference Nintendo's history or places relevant to Nintendo.


==Planets used for gameplay==
==Planets used for gameplay==
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[[File:Hocotate.png|thumb|200px|Hocotate as seen in the opening cutscene of {{p2}}]]
[[File:Hocotate.png|thumb|200px|Hocotate as seen in the opening cutscene of {{p2}}]]
{{main|Hocotate}}
{{main|Hocotate}}
Hocotate first appeared in {{p}}, and is the first planet other than [[PNF-404]] introduced to the series and has appeared in every game since to varying degrees. Its biggest appearance is in {{p2}}, where the opening cutscene showed the planet to have two rings around it and an orange coloration, with two moons. The surface of the planet is also shown in this cutscene, where it is depicted as an arid and sandy environment.
Hocotate first appeared in {{p}}, and is the first planet other than [[PNF-404]] introduced to the series and has appeared in every game since to varying degrees. Its biggest appearance is in {{p2}}, where the opening cutscene showed the planet to have two rings around it and an orange coloration, with two moons. The surface of the planet is also shown in this cutscene, where it is depicted as an arid and sandy environment. The planet's name comes from the address of Nintendo's headquarters at Hokotate-cho in Kyoto.


The following characters are from Hocotate:
The following characters are from Hocotate:
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[[File:Koppai.png|thumb|200px|Koppai as seen in the opening cutscene of {{p3}}]]
[[File:Koppai.png|thumb|200px|Koppai as seen in the opening cutscene of {{p3}}]]
{{main|Koppai}}
{{main|Koppai}}
Koppai first appeared in {{p3}} where it is shown in the opening cutscene with one moon, however, the image used to depict Koppai in this shot is actually a slightly edited version of 'The Blue Marble', a NASA photograph of Earth.{{cite youtube|yV834uL04Ms|showing the similarity between Koppai and The Blue Marble|published={{date|10|May|2022}}|retrieved={{date|10|May|2022}}}}. Although its surface is never shown, Alph makes comparisons to [[Tropical Wilds]] and [[Twilight River]]. Its gravity is described as being 10x that of [[PNF-404]] and its oxygen concentration is roughly one third of PNF-404's.
Koppai first appeared in {{p3}} where it is shown in the opening cutscene with one moon, however, the image used to depict Koppai in this shot is actually a slightly edited version of 'The Blue Marble', a NASA photograph of Earth.{{cite youtube|yV834uL04Ms|showing the similarity between Koppai and The Blue Marble|published={{date|10|May|2022}}|retrieved={{date|10|May|2022}}}} Although its surface is never shown, Alph makes comparisons to [[Tropical Wilds]] and [[Twilight River]]. Its gravity is described as being 10x that of [[PNF-404]] and its oxygen concentration is roughly one third of PNF-404's. The planet's name comes from Nintendo's original name, "Nintendo Koppai".


The following characters are from Koppai:
The following characters are from Koppai:
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===Karut===
===Karut===
Karut is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Karut is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from ''{{w|Karuta}}'' playing cards, a product Nintendo used to produce.{{cite web|https://www.reddit.com/r/Pikmin/comments/15l79t3/planet_names_and_their_inspirations/|Planet names and their inspirations - r/Pikmin|Reddit|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Karut:
The following characters are from Karut:
* [[Pikmin 4 player character]]
* [[Pikmin 4 player character|''Pikmin 4'' player character]]
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


===Giya===
===Giya===
Giya is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, Giya is some sort of colonised planet that began colonisation underground. The first captain of the [[Rescue Corps]] [[Shepherd family|Aral Shepherd]] witnessed the colony's breakthrough to the planet's surface and according to [[Shepherd family|Paniya Shepherd]] Giyans have began to migrate into space. [[Collin]] mentions that the colony has walls of some kind that he engaged in cleaning while attending university and [[Shepherd|Erma Shepherd]] mentions a park nearby to the [[Rescue Corps]]' headquaters.
Giya is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, Giya is some sort of colonised planet that began colonisation underground. The first captain of the [[Rescue Corps]], [[Shepherd family|Aral Shepherd]], witnessed the colony's breakthrough to the planet's surface, and according to [[Shepherd family|Paniya Shepherd]], Giyans have began to migrate into space. [[Collin]] mentions that the colony has walls of some kind that he engaged in cleaning while attending university, and [[Shepherd|Erma Shepherd]] mentions a park nearby to the [[Rescue Corps]]' headquarters. Its name comes from the location of Nintendo's original headquarters at Kagiya-cho in Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Giya:
The following characters are from Giya:
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===Ohri===
===Ohri===
Ohri is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Ohri is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from Oike street in Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Ohri:
The following characters are from Ohri:
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===Nijo===
===Nijo===
Nijo is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Nijo is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from Nijo street in Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Nijo:
The following characters are from Nijo:
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===Siguray===
===Siguray===
Siguray is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, and is described as having a scorching desert and abundant natural sunlight.
Siguray is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, and is described as having a scorching desert and abundant natural sunlight. Its name comes from the {{w|Shigureden}} museum in Kyoto, which Nintendo was heavily involved in the construction of.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Siguray:
The following characters are from Siguray:
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===Sozor===
===Sozor===
Sozor is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Sozor is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from the name of the musical theme created for Mario's 35th anniversary, "Souzou" by Gen Hoshino.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Sozor:
The following characters are from Sozor:
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===Ooji===
===Ooji===
Ooji is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, and is described as having a lush jungle and relaxing environment.
Ooji is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, and is described as having a lush jungle and relaxing environment. Its name comes from Uji, a city south of Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Ooji:
The following characters are from Ooji:
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===Flukuey===
===Flukuey===
Flukuey is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, and is described as having steep rocky mountains with stunning views.
Flukuey is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, and is described as having steep rocky mountains with stunning views. Its name comes from the Fukuine area in Kyoto, the site of a previous Nintendo headquarters.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Flukuey:
The following characters are from Flukuey:
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===Enohay===
===Enohay===
Enohay is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Enohay is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the abbreviation for Nintendo of America, "NoA".{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Enohay:
The following characters are from Enohay:
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===Conohan===
===Conohan===
Conohan is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Conohan is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name probably comes from Konohana, a hanafuda set once produced by Nintendo.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Conohan:
The following characters are from Conohan:
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===Enohee===
===Enohee===
Enohee is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Enohee is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the abbreviation for Nintendo of Europe, "NoE".{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Enohee:
The following characters are from Enohee:
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===Neechki===
===Neechki===
Neechki is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Neechki is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from Nishiki street in Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Neechki:
The following characters are from Neechki:
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===Koodgio===
===Koodgio===
Koodgio is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Koodgio is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from Kujo street in Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Koodgio:
The following characters are from Koodgio:
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===Ogura===
===Ogura===
Ogura is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Ogura is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the ''{{w|Ogura Hyakunin Isshu}}'' series of classical Japanese poems, which were featured in the [[#Siguray|Shigureden]] museum.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Ogura:
The following characters are from Ogura:
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===Moyama===
===Moyama===
Moyama is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Moyama is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the Momoyama area of Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Moyama:
The following characters are from Moyama:
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===Mihama===
===Mihama===
Mihama is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Mihama is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name may come from the Nintendo Mihama Dormitory.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Mihama:
The following characters are from Mihama:
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===Ocobo===
===Ocobo===
Ocobo is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, and is described as being perpetually stormy, only have one day of clear sky every year. It has been completely flooded over by its rains resulting in its continents all being submerged, so its population lives on artificially made islands instead.
Ocobo is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, and is described as being perpetually stormy, only have one day of clear sky every year. It has been completely flooded over by its rains resulting in its continents all being submerged, so its population lives on artificially made islands instead. Its name comes from the Okubo area in Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Ocobo:
The following characters are from Ocobo:
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===Tagwa===
===Tagwa===
Tagwa is a planet introduced in {{p4}}. Not much is known about it, but it is suggested that the planet has run out of drinkable water.
Tagwa is a planet introduced in {{p4}}. Not much is known about it, but it is suggested that the planet has run out of drinkable water. Its name may come from the Udagawa river in Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Tagwa:
The following characters are from Tagwa:
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===Maxima===
===Maxima===
Maxima is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently.
Maxima is a planet introduced in {{p4}}, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the Makishima area in Kyoto.{{cite web|rname=p4source}}


The following characters are from Maxima:
The following characters are from Maxima:
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==References==
==References==
{{Refs}}
{{Refs}}


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Revision as of 17:10, August 17, 2023

The Pikmin series takes place over several planets. Some of these planets have gameplay take place on them, while others have important roles in the story. Space travel between planets is a major part of the story of the series. All planets where alien explorers come from have names that reference Nintendo's history or places relevant to Nintendo.

Planets used for gameplay

These planets are where gameplay takes place.

PNF-404

PNF-404, as seen in Pikmin 3 Deluxe's area selection menu after an area is selected and before the Drake's screen disappears.
PNF-404, as seen in Pikmin 3's world map.
Main article: PNF-404.

PNF-404 is the main planet of the Pikmin series. It is the setting of Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3, and Pikmin 4 and also appears in the Super Smash Bros. series. It is heavily implied that this planet is actually Earth in the future.

Hey! Pikmin planet

Sector 3 on the world map.
A view of part of the Hey! Pikmin planet from the sector selection menu.
Main article: Hey! Pikmin planet.

Hey! Pikmin takes place on a separate planet to the main series, very similar to PNF-404, but with a different continental layout and different creatures. Its official name is unknown.

Planets in the story

These planets are never visited in gameplay, but are mentioned in various cutscenes and dialog.

Hocotate

Planet Hocotate, as seen in Pikmin 2's opening cutscene.
Hocotate as seen in the opening cutscene of Pikmin 2
Main article: Hocotate.

Hocotate first appeared in Pikmin, and is the first planet other than PNF-404 introduced to the series and has appeared in every game since to varying degrees. Its biggest appearance is in Pikmin 2, where the opening cutscene showed the planet to have two rings around it and an orange coloration, with two moons. The surface of the planet is also shown in this cutscene, where it is depicted as an arid and sandy environment. The planet's name comes from the address of Nintendo's headquarters at Hokotate-cho in Kyoto.

The following characters are from Hocotate:

Koppai

Koppai, as depicted in the Japanese Pikmin Direct.
Koppai as seen in the opening cutscene of Pikmin 3
Main article: Koppai.

Koppai first appeared in Pikmin 3 where it is shown in the opening cutscene with one moon, however, the image used to depict Koppai in this shot is actually a slightly edited version of 'The Blue Marble', a NASA photograph of Earth.[1] Although its surface is never shown, Alph makes comparisons to Tropical Wilds and Twilight River. Its gravity is described as being 10x that of PNF-404 and its oxygen concentration is roughly one third of PNF-404's. The planet's name comes from Nintendo's original name, "Nintendo Koppai".

The following characters are from Koppai:

Karut

Karut is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from Karuta playing cards, a product Nintendo used to produce.[2]

The following characters are from Karut:

Giya

Giya is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, Giya is some sort of colonised planet that began colonisation underground. The first captain of the Rescue Corps, Aral Shepherd, witnessed the colony's breakthrough to the planet's surface, and according to Paniya Shepherd, Giyans have began to migrate into space. Collin mentions that the colony has walls of some kind that he engaged in cleaning while attending university, and Erma Shepherd mentions a park nearby to the Rescue Corps' headquarters. Its name comes from the location of Nintendo's original headquarters at Kagiya-cho in Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Giya:

Ohri

Ohri is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from Oike street in Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Ohri:

Nijo

Nijo is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from Nijo street in Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Nijo:

Siguray

Siguray is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, and is described as having a scorching desert and abundant natural sunlight. Its name comes from the Shigureden museum in Kyoto, which Nintendo was heavily involved in the construction of.[2]

The following characters are from Siguray:

Sozor

Sozor is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from the name of the musical theme created for Mario's 35th anniversary, "Souzou" by Gen Hoshino.[2]

The following characters are from Sozor:

Ooji

Ooji is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, and is described as having a lush jungle and relaxing environment. Its name comes from Uji, a city south of Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Ooji:

Flukuey

Flukuey is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, and is described as having steep rocky mountains with stunning views. Its name comes from the Fukuine area in Kyoto, the site of a previous Nintendo headquarters.[2]

The following characters are from Flukuey:

Enohay

Enohay is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the abbreviation for Nintendo of America, "NoA".[2]

The following characters are from Enohay:

Conohan

Conohan is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name probably comes from Konohana, a hanafuda set once produced by Nintendo.[2]

The following characters are from Conohan:

Enohee

Enohee is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the abbreviation for Nintendo of Europe, "NoE".[2]

The following characters are from Enohee:

Neechki

Neechki is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from Nishiki street in Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Neechki:

Koodgio

Koodgio is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name likely comes from Kujo street in Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Koodgio:

Ogura

Ogura is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu series of classical Japanese poems, which were featured in the Shigureden museum.[2]

The following characters are from Ogura:

Moyama

Moyama is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the Momoyama area of Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Moyama:

Mihama

Mihama is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name may come from the Nintendo Mihama Dormitory.[2]

The following characters are from Mihama:

Ocobo

Ocobo is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, and is described as being perpetually stormy, only have one day of clear sky every year. It has been completely flooded over by its rains resulting in its continents all being submerged, so its population lives on artificially made islands instead. Its name comes from the Okubo area in Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Ocobo:

Tagwa

Tagwa is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4. Not much is known about it, but it is suggested that the planet has run out of drinkable water. Its name may come from the Udagawa river in Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Tagwa:

Maxima

Maxima is a planet introduced in Pikmin 4, however nothing is known about it currently. Its name comes from the Makishima area in Kyoto.[2]

The following characters are from Maxima:

Minor planets

SPEROs searching other planets for edible food for Koppai.
Many different planets seen in Pikmin 3's opening scene, with Koppai in the center.

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Closeups of each type of planet mentioned.
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There are a few planets in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3 that aren't mentioned and are only seen in each game's opening scene, which both show shots of space. They are purely aesthetic, and don't appear or are mentioned anywhere else in the games or series. In Pikmin 3, lots of these planets are nearly identical, but there are still distinguishable "types".

Pikmin 2

Yellow planet

This planet is large, yellow, and has three moons. Hocotate Freight is shown to have delivered supplies to it. The moons are colored green, orange, and blue.

Pikmin 3

Spherical planets

Most of these planets are perfectly rounded, pearly spheres, resembling the gas giants Uranus and Neptune. Others, seen in the Drake's takeoff scene seem to have a more rocky texture. None of these planets have moons.

Asteroid planets

These planets are rigid and rocky, and might as well be asteroids. This may suggest that they are quite small, as small planets in real life often develop strange shapes because of a lack of gravity.

Names in other languages

Karut

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese カルタ星?
Karuta Hoshi		 Planet Karuta
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 卡魯塔星
Kǎ lǔ tǎ xīng		 -
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 卡鲁塔星
Kǎ lǔ tǎ xīng		 -
Flag of France French Karout -
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Karut -

Giya

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese カギヤ星?
Kagiya Hoshi		 Planet Kagiya
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 卡基亞星
Kǎ jī yà xīng		 -
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 卡基亚星
Kǎ jī yà xīng		 -
Flag of France French Ghiya -
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Giya -
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA) Giya -

Ohri

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese オーイ星?
Ōi Hoshi		 Planet Ohri
Flag of France French Ohri -
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Ohri -

Nijo

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ニジョウ星?
Nijo Hoshi		 Planet nijo
Flag of France French Nijo -

Siguray

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese シグレ星?
Shigure Hoshi		 Planet Siguray
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 士古列星
Shì gǔ liè xīng		 -
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 士古列星
Shì gǔ liè xīng		 -
Flag of France French Siguray -
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Siguray -

Sozor

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ソーゾー星?
Sōzō Hoshi		 Planet Sozor
Flag of France French Sozor -
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Sozor -

Ooji

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ウジ星?
Uji Hoshi		 Planet Ooji
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 烏吉星
Wūjí xīng		 -
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 乌吉星
Wūjí xīng		 -
Flag of France French Ouji -
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Uji -

Flukuey

Language Name Meaning
Flag of France French Flukuey -

Enohay

Language Name Meaning
Flag of France French Enohay -

Conohan

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese コノハナ星?
Conohana Hoshi		 Planet Conohana
Flag of France French Conohan -

Enohee

Language Name Meaning
Flag of France French Enohee -

Neechki

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ニシキ星?
Nishiki Hoshi		 Planet Nishiki
Flag of France French Nichki -

Koodgio

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese クジョウ星?
Kujō Hoshi		 Planet Kujō
Flag of France French Koudjio -

Ogura

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese オグラ星?
Ogura Hoshi		 Planet Ogura
Flag of France French Ogura -

Moyama

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese モモヤマ星?
Momoyama Hoshi		 Planet Momoyama
Flag of France French Moyama -

Mihama

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ミハマ星?
Mihama Hoshi		 Planet Mihama
Flag of France French Mihama -

Ocobo

Language Name Meaning
Flag of France French Ocobo -

Tagwa

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ウダガワ星?
Udagawa Hoshi		 Planet Udagawa
Flag of France French Tagwa -

Maxima

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese マキシマ星?
Makishima Hoshi		 Planet Makishima
Flag of France French Maxima -

References

  1. ^ YouTube video showing the similarity between Koppai and The Blue Marble, published on May 10th, 2022, retrieved on May 10th, 2022
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Planet names and their inspirations - r/Pikmin on Reddit

See also

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