"Memetaa!" Frog
A frog (カエル, kaeru) that appears in the first part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Phantom Blood. It makes the onomatopoeia Memetaa! (メメタァ) when Will Anthonio Zeppeli punches it to first demonstrate the power of the Ripple to Jonathan Joestar.
The sound effect's unique nature has resulted in the frog becoming referenced in media and merchandise in and outside of the series.
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History
Phantom Blood
While explaining Sendo, Zeppeli brings Jonathan and Erina to a small river and directs their attention to a frog sitting on a rock. Zeppeli walks into the shallow river and takes a deep breath as energy begins to form around his feet, and unusual ripples in the water begin to emanate from where he stands.[1]
Zeppeli explains that the ripples on the water are similar to how breathing makes ripples in the body. Using this ripple, one can create an energy called the Ripple that can be transferred to other objects. With that said, Zeppeli suddenly throws his fist towards the frog and lands a direct blow to its back. Jonathan and Erina are surprised as the strike splits the rock the frog was sitting on down the middle, yet the frog remains completely unharmed. Zeppeli's energy had transferred as ripples through the body of the frog and crushed the rock instead.
Video Games
Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)
In Chapter 8 of Phantom Blood (PS2), the frog appears in a cutscene where Zeppeli demonstrates the power of Ripple to Jonathan and Erina by punching the frog. The strike splits the rock down the middle, leaving the frog intact.
Stardust Shooters (Android/iOS)
- Main article: Strengthening Frogs
In Stardust Shooters, frogs are special medals that can't be used in battle and don't have abilities. Their main usage is for feeding other medals, with the experience given depending on the rarity.
Standard Frogs
- Mysterious Frog Canyon Advanced
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- Same Class: 50,000
- Other Class: 25,000
- Mysterious Frog Canyon Red Advanced
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- Same Class: 50,000
- Other Class: 25,000
- Mysterious Frog Canyon White Advanced
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- Same Class: 50,000
- Other Class: 25,000
- Mysterious Frog Canyon Black Advanced
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- Same Class: 50,000
- Other Class: 25,000
- Mysterious Frog Canyon Green Advanced
N/A
- Same Class: 50,000
- Other Class: 25,000
- Mysterious Frog Canyon Blue Advanced
N/A
- Same Class: 50,000
- Other Class: 25,000
N/A
- Same Class: 600
- Other Class: 100
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- Same Class: 600
- Other Class: 100
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- Same Class: 600
- Other Class: 100
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- Same Class: 600
- Other Class: 100
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- Same Class: 600
- Other Class: 100
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- Same Class: 600
- Other Class: 100
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Diamond Records (Android/iOS)
In Diamond Records, the frog has a few minor appearances. It appears in the pose of Zeppeli's 5 and 6-star statues, and also appears as a decoration in towns. The frog also appears on the in-game update download screen, in a minigame based on Zeppeli's ripple demonstration.
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 19: Jack the Ripper and Zeppeli the Strange, Part 2
Anime Appearances- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 4: Overdrive
Live Action AppearancesGallery
The frog's first appearance
Zeppeli about to punch the Frog
The Frog is punched
Ripple channeled through the Frog
Ripple moving from the Frog to the rock
The frog is okay
"Memetaa" referenced in Part 7
Frog in Phantom Blood Movie
"Memetaa"
Appearance in Phantom Blood (PS2)
"Memetaa"
Stardust Shooters; Strengthening Frog
Red Strengthening Frog
Green Strengthening Frog
Blue Strengthening Frog
White Strengthening Frog
Black Strengthening Frog
Strengthening Frog
Red Strengthening Frog
Green Strengthening Frog
Blue Strengthening Frog
White Strengthening Frog
Black Strengthening Frog
Animate Blu-ray Volumes 1-3 Mobile Strap (Cleaner)
Ensky
Ichiban Kuji Rubber Coasters
Ultra Jump Ticket Holder
Adventure Battle Card; Another Ripple!
Memetaa
Crusade; Ripple Energy
JoJonium Phantom Blood Vol. 2 Dust Jacket Cover
JoJonium Phantom Blood Vol. 2 English Cover
JOJO WORLD
JOJO WORLD
JOJO WORLD
"Memetaa!" Frog prop in Phantom Blood (Musical)
Trivia
- In Steel Ball Run, Danny makes the onomatopoeia when he is absorbed into Johnny by Axl RO's Civil War.[2]
- In JoJo ~The Fate of That Blood~, the onomatopoeia appears for a brief second when the Stone Mask is seen falling into the ocean.
- It also appears for a brief second in JoJo: The Memories of That Blood ~end of THE WORLD~, when Star Platinum is punching a glass pane.
References
- ↑ Chapter 19: Jack the Ripper and Zeppeli the Strange, Part 2
- ↑ Steel Ball Run Chapter 57: Civil War, Part 2
