Cogita and The Miss Fortunes ♦ Character Design Analysis - Pokémon Legends Arceus

Today's Character Design Analysis or #CDA examines the coolest women in Hisui: Cogita, Charm, Clover, and Coin of Pokemon Legends Arceus. The C4.
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[@pokenectionswithprofessorp2979]

Oh and Coin uses an agriculture corps outfit I'm pretty sure, which given that Charm says she came to Hisui and was disappointed she was forced to farm to make her living, makes me think Coin is wearing Charm's old clothes.

[@The31st]

Oh really!? This is why we need official artwork!

[@VaskoGames]

That blue and red symbolism you mentioned in the video also shows up in games when it comes to natures. I was always curious why they used red for the boosted stat and blue for the nerfed stat, but now it all makes sense!

[@The31st]

I never really thought about that but you're right! Must just be a theme across all of Japanese culture now.

[@toasteroven6761]

Theory-wise, in PL:A there is evidence to suggest that Cogita is extremely old (ages really slowly) or immortal (likely the former since there are still signs of aging in the design as you pointed out). Older than AZ? Atp we simply don't know. If either Volo (Volo also is implied to be able to live longer than normal) or Cogita are ancestors of Cynthia, then the elephant in the room must be asked---Is Cynthia also immortal by blood? [Or ages slowly]

[@The31st]

I dont know about being older than AZ, we know that he is aging slowly but he's also continued to grow during that time. Not only is he older than when he got zapped but he's also now a good foot taller at least. Cogita is normal size and looks much younger so I doubt it's the same as AZ. I think Cynthia ages normally, theres all that stuff about her as a kid and she talks about her family and stuff. Doesn't mention her Grandmother being immortal lol

[@AchumaiSachumai]

about 3 months late lol i also love the art u chose for Cogita she looks smug af i just noticed u named them after a weapon in the description lol so how was ur hiatus?

[@The31st]

No 3 months perfectly on time 😂 yeah the artwork is great! It's by Touya on Twitter. C4 just had a good ring to it! It was good, so much more time to do nothing.

[@darkleader2269]

W video, cant wait to see more of ur stuff :)

[@The31st]

Thank you so much! Can't wait to make more! Feel free to check out the character design playlist, it dates back quite a few years now so you can see a mini time capsule of how things have changed on the channel.

[@owenbridgers]

I wish we got some more stuff on Cogita in game

[@The31st]

Yeah it would be great to have more of all the characters honestly

[@shannongrummisch8881]

In a way, Cogita reminds me of princess Rosalina. Both wear a long dress with an accessory on the chest, has hair covering one eye, lives alone with a non human creature and passes a story on to the protagonist.

[@The31st]

I never thought of it that way but when you describe it like that I can never unsee it!!

[@bryanalonso7978]

Cogita design is very beautiful, i just love women that have a mature and classy look to them. Mommy cogita ❤

[@pokenectionswithprofessorp2979]

The Old Verses were all written by the same person and that person is most likely Cogita. One of the subjects of the poem that keeps coming back is that, having lived as long as she has, she's had multiple pokémon companions and she has practiced the funerary rites that were traditional to the tribes of Hisui at one point. So it could be that she's mourning her pokémon, while the tone that she conveys is that she is a tragic figure for fulfilling a duty well past what anyone would expect of her. Very much like the queen, she takes the custom of mourning dress incredibly seriously and probably far past what others would consider necessary. She probably agrees, but she does it anyway, because of the kind of woman she is. Do note that I'm saying woman in this context, because it is clear, to me at least, that being the 'mistress of the house' (even if that house is a tent) has other connotations than 'the master of the house'. Volo appears to be related to her, likely a cousin of sorts. In Japan, it is not abnormal to employ your own family, so Volo's address of her is probably appropriate, but she makes it clear that it's too formal for her liking, creating an interesting dichotomy of someone who observes traditions and customs as well as gently mocking them and those who follow them. All informing her age as someone who has the age to be allowed to criticize the traditions. All of which you can tie back into her attire, which is awesome design work.

[@The31st]

Mourning her Pokémon is a great idea, it makes a lot of sense given it didn't seem like there was a human in her life like that. I also love the idea of Volo being from a lesser branch of her family! It works really well their dynamic and his twisted, grandiose ambitions. I feel like Cynthia would likely be from the main branch given her status and general demeanor.

[@MJ-sy2en]

Glad to see you back. Also what's your opinion on Paldean wooper?

[@The31st]

Thank you very much, good to see you back in the comments! I like the little fella, I think it's pretty cute and so is its evolution. I do prefer the normal one's type though. Water ground is just a fantastic combination! What about you?

[@MJ-sy2en]

@@The31st It's grown own me. Like you said I prefer the original, but it's not bad.

[@The31st]

@@MJ-sy2en they kept the big dumb smile, that's the main thing :)

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

Truth be told, I wish that after you calm the Noble Pokemon, there is a turning point in the game where after you are kicked out of the village you can choose your faction. With the bandits being an alternative to obvious Diamond and Pearl Clans. They could find the player and take him in, or the player could recruit their help, and this could act as their redemption story. They could even plant seeds of Pokemon Gyms and Leagues as the bandits are some of the most powerful trainers in the region and could teach others how to train Pokemon.

[@The31st]

I love that idea, I think it makes a ton of sense! The sisters are all rejects from the established groups of Hisui so it would have been the perfect time to join them. I guess we mess with the sister thing if you play as a boy but they don't need to be villains anymore at that point.

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

@@The31st They could claim the player as their underling and eventually an honorary sister regardless of gender lol That would be kind of funny. Seriously, I don't think that would be too big of an issue if it's a temporary alliance in their eyes. By that point in the game, the player has beaten them enough times to earn a modicum of respect along with their jealousy and envy.

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

Honestly, Clover is the one that caught my interest not only because she is the most expressive, but because she actually implies how she felt worthless and envies the player's position being appreciated by the Galaxy Team.

[@The31st]

She's awesome! I love her expressions.

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

@@The31st I also find it interesting that Candice is supposed to be a teacher while Clover doesn't seem to be the sharpest tool in the shed. Like there is a story being implied here.

[@FuckYouho]

A tasty sounding material called "crap" ?????

[@The31st]

Crêpe. A lovely sweet treat

[@spamton1274]

the thumbnail is...

[@The31st]

Fine I'll fix it Sheesh

[@waddleboyadvance7187]

I was disappointed by the fact we can't have the face paint that the sisters have in the game

[@The31st]

Would have been really cool!

[@chronic_daydreamer]

Thank you for fixing the thumbnail. 😅

[@The31st]

"fixing"

[@FuckYouho]

"Design Analy" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@The31st]

Ppl complained about the design anal

[@FuckYouho]

@@The31st people will always find a way to make an anal joke

[@The31st]

@@FuckYouho gotta try air