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| - | [[Image:20X6.png|thumb|''Stinko Man K: 20X6'']] | + | [[Image:20X6.png]] |
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| - | '''20X6''' (pronounced "twenty-exty-six") is a series of cartoons that reinterpret the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work and its [[characters]] in a spoof of {{w|Manga iconography|stereotypical}} [[anime]]. The X in "20X6" is meant to indicate an unspecified year yet to come, allowing the setting to still be "in the future" even as real-world time has advanced past 2006 and 2016. | + | '''20X6''' is an era of cartoons that depict stereotypical Japanese cartoons. The first appearance is in the [[Strong Bad Email]]: [[japanese cartoon]]. Pronounced "Twenty-Ex-dee Six", this era contains elements of ''Mega-Man'' and ''Metroid'' video games, wherein the year is referred to as 20XX and 20X5 respectively. |
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| - | == Setting ==
| + | 20X6 stars Anime versions of the standard "present era" characters. For example [[Strong Bad]] becomes [[Stinkoman]], a reference to the [[Strong Bad Email]]: [[island]]. [[Pom Pom]] becomes a hungry Panda bear called [[Pan Pan]]. |
| - | 20X6-era toons often take place on [[Planet K]], an earth-like planet illustrated in a slick, simplified visual style. The game [[Stinkoman 20X6]] features many and varied locales such as [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 4|volcanoes]], [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 7|glaciers]], and the planet's [[moon]]. | + | |
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| - | The [[Strong Bad Email]] [[japanese cartoon]] indicates that the world of 20X6 exists in the fictional television series ''Stinko Man K 20X6''. Alternatively, the email [[time capsule]] depicts 20X6 as taking place in the future of the regular [[Homestar Runner universe]], with Planet K as a futuristic [[Free Country, USA]]. [[Strong Bad]] buries a time capsule to be revealed "in at least '''X0''' years," which is eventually uncovered by Stinkoman.
| + | It may be a possible future of [[Free Country, USA]]. |
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| - | == Characters ==
| + | Other stylistic sources include: |
| - | :''See also [[Characters#20X6|20X6 Characters]] and [[Stinkoman 20X6 Enemies and Items|Stinkoman 20X6 Enemies]].'' | + | *Dragon Ball Z |
| - | [[File:aug10.jpeg|thumb|"I could be mistaken but are you asking for a CHALLENGE??!"]]
| + | *Ranma 1/2 |
| - | 20X6 stars anime versions of the standard "present era" characters, often dramatically reinterpreted or with very distinct personalities from their original incarnations. Additional characters are original to the 20X6 world, without a direct counterpart.
| + | *Sailor Moon |
| | + | *Akira |
| | + | *[http://www.newgrounds.com/collections/xiao.html Xiao Xiao] (see [[Under Construction]]) |
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| - | *[[Stinkoman]] ([[Strong Bad]]) {{--}} A blue-haired fighter obsessed with training and seeking out worthy opponents to challenge.
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| - | ** Stinkoman primarily parodies characters from ''{{w|Akira (1988 film)|Akira}}'' and ''{{w|Dragon Ball Z}}'', with elements of his visual design similar to that of [[Mega Man]].
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| - | ** His minor redesign in the [[Stinkoman 20X6 Intro Cinematic]] is comparable to {{w|Susumu Kodai|Derek Wildstar}} from ''{{w|Star Blazers}}'', particularly his hairstyle.
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| - | *[[1-Up]] ([[Homestar Runner]]) {{--}} A cheery kid who idolizes Stinkoman and wants "to be the guy" just like him.
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| - | *[[Pan Pan]] ([[Pom Pom]]) {{--}} A {{w|giant panda}} with an insatiable appetite.
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| - | ** Pan Pan can be compared to animal characters like Genma the panda from ''{{w|Ranma ½}}'' or Pen Pen the penguin from ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}''.
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| - | *[[Marzi-Mei]] ([[Marzipan]]) {{--}} A {{w|magical girl}} with musical powers activated by playing [[Carol|her shamisen]].
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| - | ** An earlier iteration of Marzi-Mei resembled {{w|Sailor Moon (character)|Sailor Moon}}.
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| - | *[[Z Sabre]] ([[Coach Z]]) {{--}} A powerful villain who seeks to defeat Stinkoman and claim the title of "the guy".
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| - | ** Z Sabre's design is an amalgamation of {{w|Zero (Mega Man)|Zero}} and {{w|Sigma (Mega Man X)|Sigma}} from ''{{wp|Mega Man X}}'', with elements of {{wp|M. Bison}} from the ''[[Street Fighter]]'' series.
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| - | *[[Cheatball]] ([[The Cheat]])
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| - | ** An animalistic character only capable of speaking its own name, Cheatball is reminiscent of many [[Pokémon]].
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| - | ** [[The Brothers Chaps]] originally conceived of the 20X6 version of The Cheat as a spaceship.
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| - | *[[Trogador]] ([[Trogdor]])
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| - | **Trogador is an {{w|Chinese dragon|Asian dragon}}, with his beefy arm resembling one belonging to {{w|Goku}} from ''Dragon Ball''.
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| - | *[[Sticklyman]] <!-- We had a discussion on whether or not Sticklyman is supposed to be The Poopsmith, and decided in the end that, without more evidence, we shouldn't assume that it's true. Please don't add it. -->
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| - | ** Sticklyman fits in the trend of [[Flash]]-animated stick figures engaging in highly stylized, well-animated combat, popularized by Chinese series ''{{w|Xiao Xiao}}''.
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| - | *[[Nebulon]] (Nebulon)
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| - | **The alien appears much stronger and larger in his 20X6 incarnation.
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| - | == Stylistic Influences ==
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| - | The stylistic practice of using "X" in place of a numeral to obscure a year set in the future has been used in multiple notable Japanese video games. The closest equivalent is {{w|Metroid (video game)|the original}} ''[[Metroid]]'' game, set in {{p|l=https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Year_20X5 the year 20X5}}; the ''[[Mega Man]]'' series regularly uses 200X and 20XX (with spinoff series ''Mega Man X'' taking place in 21XX). The game ''{{w|EarthBound}}'' is set in the year 199X, meant to indicate a modern-day setting.
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| - | The anime inspiration on 20X6 is usually very broad, typically leaning on {{w|Manga iconography|common anime iconography}} and visuals rather than direct parodies of specific anime series. Anime with outsize pop-culture prominence in America, such as ''[[Akira]]'', ''{{w|Sailor Moon}}'', and ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}'', have noticeable influence on 20X6. Additional character-specific design influences are [[#Characters|noted in the section above]].
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| - | 20X6 characters often speak in an exaggerated and overly dramatic tone, occasionally with [[deliberately poor English]]. This is evocative of certain {{w|Dubbing|English dubs}} of Japanese animation, particularly the 1960s dub of ''{{w|Speed Racer}}'' and the 1989 dub of ''[[Akira]]''.
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| - | == Appearances ==
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| - | {{seealso|:Category:Stinkoman Filmography|Stinkoman Filmography}}
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| - | *Email [[japanese cartoon]] {{--}} [[Strong Bad]], asked what a Japanese cartoon starring him would be like, creates Stinkoman, 1-Up, Pan Pan, and the world of 20X6.
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| - | *[[Main Page 17]] {{--}} The [[Main Page]] is 20X6-themed, also featuring the first appearance of Marzi-Mei.
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| - | *[[20X6 vs. 1936]] {{--}} [[The Homestar Runner]] finds himself on Planet K, coming into conflict with Stinkoman.
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| - | *[[Under Construction]] {{--}} An [[April Fools' Day|April Fools' joke]] conceals a 20X6 toon.
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| - | *[[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]] {{--}} The menu is styled after a 20X6 {{w|shoot 'em up}} arcade game, featuring multiple 20X6 characters including the first appearance of [[Z Sabre]].
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| - | *Email [[time capsule]] {{--}} In the finale, time skips ahead to show Stinkoman and 1-Up discovering time capsules left by Strong Bad and Homestar years ago.
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| - | *[[Stinkoman 20X6]] {{--}} A game centered around Stinkoman and the world of 20X6.
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| - | *[[Happy Trogday]] {{--}} In a postscript, Stinkoman complains that his birthday was a week earlier and seems to have been forgotten; he is then challenged by Trogador.
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| - | *Email [[alternate universe]] {{--}} Stinkoman is among the many dimension-crossing Strong Bad variations featured in the email.
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| - | *Email [[trading cards]] {{--}} A 20X6 card game, featuring Stinkoman and Cheatball, that combines elements of the ''{{w|Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon}}'' and ''{{w|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}'' trading card games is shown.
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| - | *Email [[web comics]] {{--}} Strong Bad makes a comic by recycling game sprites from the ''Stinkoman 20X6'' game.
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| - | **[[Make-O Your Own Stinko]] {{--}} A comic creator featuring many of the game sprites.
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| - | *[[Twenty THANXty Six]] {{--}} 1-Up teaches Stinkoman how to give thanks in a special [[Thanksgiving]] episode of ''Stinkoman and the Challenge of the Crystal Shards''.
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| - | *[[8-Bit is Enough]] {{--}} [[Strong Bad]] ends up in ''Stinkoman 20X6'' and meets Stinkoman, Browntant and Chorch.
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| - | == See Also ==
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| - | *[[Anime]]
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| - | *[[japanese cartoon]]
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| - | *[[Japanese Culture Greg]]
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| - | *[[Character Variations Other Costumes#20X6|20X6 Other Costumes]]
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| - | {{Stinkoman 20X6}}
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| - | [[Category:20X6|*]]
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| - | [[Category:Strong Bad Email Spin-offs]]
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