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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 Group
File:Kimonogirl.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 HeartGold & SoulSilver arc (Adventures)
Gold and Black VS Team Rocket (The Golden Boys)

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

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 Hall. Each owns one of the five Eeveelutions available in Generation II.

Pokémon

Trainer Pokémon
Kimono Girl Naoko
Kimono Girl Naoko
コウメ Koume
Reward: $1224
Flareon Flareon Lv.17
No item
Kimono Girl Sayo
Kimono Girl Sayo
サクラ Sakura
Reward: $1224
Espeon Espeon Lv.17
No item
Kimono Girl Zuki
Kimono Girl Zuki
タマオ Tamao
Reward: $1224
Umbreon Umbreon Lv.17
No item
Kimono Girl Kuni
Kimono Girl Kuni
スモモ Sumomo
Reward: $1224
Vaporeon Vaporeon Lv.17
No item
Kimono Girl Miki
Kimono Girl Miki
サツキ Satsuki
Reward: $1224
Jolteon Jolteon Lv.17
No item
Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.


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

Quotes

Naoko
"You have lovely Pokémon. May I see them in battle?"
"Oh, you are very strong."
Sayo
"I always dance with my Pokémon. Of course, I also train them."
"Oh, so close! I almost had you."
Zuki
"Isn't my barrette pretty? Oh. A Pokémon Battle?"
"I don’t have any Pokémon left…"
Kuni
"Oh, you're a cute trainer. Would you like to battle?"
"You’re stronger than you look."
Miki
"Do you like my dancing? I'm good at Pokémon too."
"Ooh, you're good at Pokémon too."

Generation IV

Atop the Bell Tower

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 hall 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 also appears in their hall in Ecruteak, where he harasses Miki about her dancing routines, causing the player to battle him. Kuni is also 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 the five consecutively in the Dance Hall to obtain the Clear BellWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Tidal BellWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc..

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

Pokémon

Trainer Pokémon
Kimono Girl Zuki
Kimono Girl Zuki
タマオ Tamao
Reward: $4560
Umbreon Umbreon Lv.38
No item
Kimono Girl Naoko
Kimono Girl Naoko
コウメ Koume
Reward: $4560
Espeon Espeon Lv.38
No item
Kimono Girl Miki
Kimono Girl Miki
サツキ Satsuki
Reward: $4560
Flareon Flareon Lv.38
No item
Kimono Girl Sayo
Kimono Girl Sayo
サクラ Sakura
Reward: $4560
Jolteon Jolteon Lv.38
No item
Kimono Girl Kuni
Kimono Girl Kuni
コモモ Komomo
Reward: $4560
Vaporeon Vaporeon Lv.38
No item
Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.


Pokéathlon (Kuni)

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


Quotes

Zuki

"Welcome. My name is Zuki. I met you previously in Violet City. In order to bring back Ho-OhWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc./LugiaWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., 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?"
"I don't have any Pokémon left."

Naoko

"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!"
"Oh, you are truly strong."

Miki

"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!"
"Ooh, you're good at Pokémon, too."

Sayo

"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!"
"Oh, so close! I almost had you."

Kuni

"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!"
"Oh, you are wonderful..."

In the anime

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

The Kimono Girls (called the Kimono Sisters in the anime) were featured in two episodes, Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included.

In Trouble's Brewing, right after Ash's win at the Ecruteak Gym, the gang bumps into Sakura, who takes them to the tea ceremony her sisters are running when they ask where it was being held. Sumomo is the first sister they meet, greeting them formally. Tamao is seen next, demonstrating ikebana to a small audience. Later, they pass by the lone Koume playing her shamisen. Finally, they are treated to a quiet display of the art of tea making and drinking by Satsuki. Needless to say, Brock is entranced by them all, and grows frightened when they're all together and call him out on his praise (this also happens early on in Espeon, Not Included).

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 display their Vaporeon's and Jolteon's abilities against Misty's Poliwhirl and Ash's Pikachu respectively. Vaporeon defeats Poliwhirl and Pikachu defeats Jolteon, but the latter only after Team Rocket's interruption.

When Sakura changes her mind about leaving at that time, Satsuki admits that she and the other three aren't against Sakura leaving to begin her journey, only that they want her to not be dependent on others when she finally does.

In Espeon, Not Included, the four elder sisters aren't focused on much, however they were tricked by Team Rocket into handing over their Pokémon for dancing lessons. With the help of Sakura's Eevee, now an Espeon, the other four evolutions are rescued, and the episode ends with the sisters wishing Sakura well on her journey.

In An Egg Scramble!, they made a cameo in Lyra's video about Johto.

A pair of Kimono girls can be seen very briefly in A Ghost of a Chance.

Pokémon

Jolteon
Satsuki's Jolteon

Satsuki's Jolteon was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but didn't battle until she matched up against Ash and Pikachu. It fended off a few attacks from Pikachu, but ultimately succumbed to a Thunder attack.

Jolteon's known moves are ThunderShock and Thunder Wave (Zap Cannon in Japanese), and its Poké Ball is a Moon Ball, matching Satsuki's kimono pattern.

Vaporeon
Sumomo's Vaporeon

Sumomo's Vaporeon was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, but didn't battle until it matched up against Misty and Poliwhirl. The Pokémon were well matched, but Vaporeon defeated Poliwhirl with its Aurora Beam.

Vaporeon's known moves are Tackle, Sand-Attack, Quick Attack, Water Gun and Aurora Beam, and its Poké Ball is a Lure Ball, matching Sumomo's kimono pattern.

Umbreon
Tamao's Umbreon

Tamao's 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.

Umbreon's only known move is Agility, and its Poké Ball is a Fast Ball, matching Tamao's kimono pattern.

Flareon
Koume's Flareon

Koume's Flareon was first seen when Team Rocket disrupted the Kimono Sisters' tea ceremony, and was not showcased at all during its two episode appearances.

Flareon's Poké Ball is likely a Love Ball, based on Koume's kimono pattern (its colors are an inversion of the Love Ball).

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 its next appearance in Espeon Not Included, it had evolved into Espeon.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese Satsuki: 冬馬由美 Yumi Tōma
Sumomo: こおろぎさとみ Satomi Kōrogi
Tamao: 愛河里花子 Rikako Aikawa
Koume: かないみか Mika Kanai
Sakura: 國府田マリ子 Mariko Kōda
English Satsuki: Lisa Ortiz
Sumomo: Kayzie Rogers
Tamao: Megan Hollingshead
Koume: Tara Jayne
Sakura: Kerry Williams
European Spanish Satsuki: Marta García
Sumomo: Gloria Núñez
Tamao: Amparo Bravo
Koume: Felicidad Barrio
Sakura: Sandra Jara (EP183-EP226) / Carmen Cervantes (SS005)


In the manga

Kimono Girls in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

The Kimono Girls make their debut during the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, when Gold decides to visit them in Ecruteak after finishing up at the Pokéathlon. Gold is spending his time watching them perform, which annoys the Radio Director of Goldenrod. However, Gold reveals that he is actually allowing time for Aibo to train, who was trying to learn Double Hit. When he finally does, Aibo evolves into Ambipom, winning the praise of the Kimono Girls.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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

Names

Japanese Romaji and English Dub English French German
(game)
German
(anime)
Italian Spanish Korean Chinese (Taiwan)
スモモ / コモモ Sumomo*/Komomo* Kuni Michiyo Wilma Andrea Maki Zoe*/Komomo* 태희 Taehui 桃桃 Táo Táo
サツキ Satsuki Miki Sayaka Lore Christine Keko Kim*/Satsuki* 난주 Nanju 五月 Wǔ Yuè
コウメ Koume Naoko Eri Edith Nicole Yuki Isa*/Umeko* 수정 Sujeong 小梅 Xiǎo Méi
サクラ Sakura Sayo Yumiko Keiko Sakura Sayo Bea*/Sakura* 예솔 Yesol 櫻花 Yīng Huā
タマオ Tamao Zuki Keiko Linda Carina Kana Ico*/Tamao* 옥희 Okhui 玉緒 Yù Xù

Trivia

  • For some reason, in the English, French, and Italian localizations, they were given different, but still Japanese, names.
  • Kuni's Japanese name in Generation II is the same as that of the Veilstone City Gym Leader Maylene in Sinnoh. This is probably what led to it being changed in Generation IV, as not only does Maylene appear in Celadon City, but both characters are competitors in the Pokéathlon, which would be confusing for players of the Japanese games.
  • In two localizations (French and German), the name Keiko was used for different Kimono Girls.
  • In HeartGold and SoulSilver versions, when the Kimono Girls are summoning the legendary Pokémon, they dance clockwise for Ho-Oh and counter-clockwise for Lugia.
  • Both of the anime episodes all of the Kimono Girls appeared in had Masaaki Iwane as animation director.
  • Bill's mother was once a Kimono Girl, according to Poké Maniac Brent, who reveals trivia about Bill via Pokégear.
  • In Generation IV, three Kimono Girls swapped their Pokémon (Zuki and her Umbreon and Kuni and her Vaporeon remain unchanged). The reason for the change is unknown.
  • In the anime episode Espeon, Not Included, the fans four of the sisters dance with match the elemental themes of their Pokémon.
  • In the anime, all of the Kimono Girls except for Sakura have their Eeveelutions in an Apricorn Ball; in the games, these, along with the Safari Ball and the Sport Ball, are the only Poké Balls that an Eeveelution cannot be legitimately caught in.

In other languages

Language Title
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
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Chica Kimono
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 CoupleProfessor's 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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