| “ | The most skilled pilot in Wonderland. He is the captain of the Nonsense Private Military Defense Force, and he rides his beloved Shooting Star freely, looking very dignified in his red pilot's suit. Although he thinks that Archduke Nonsense's methods are wrong, he carries out his duties as a soldier. He has no relatives and was raised by the Wonder Shogun. | „ |
| ~ Translated description from TwinBee PARADISE in Donburi Shima |
Ace (エース - Ēsu) is a character in the TwinBee series. Originally introduced as a minor antagonist, he has since become a support character and ally to both the TwinBee and Parodius Teams.
He was voiced by Hideo Ishikawa.
Appearances[]
TwinBee series[]
- TwinBee Yahho! (1995 - arcade): First appearance of Ace in the series, where he initially appears as a minor antagonist and recurring miniboss. He helps Archduke Nonsense to imprison Queen Melody and attempts to stop the TwinBee Team from rescuing her. Once he realizes Dr. Warumon is behind Nonsense's coup and their true intentions, he reverts to the good side and prevents the evil doctor from escaping. He flies a red fighter ship called the Shooting Star, which has a charging laser beam and multi-directional firing capabilities. In the end, he is forgiven by the benevolent queen and a hint of romance is implied to spark between both.
- CD Drama TwinBee Yahho! (1995 - radio drama)
- TwinBee PARADISE in Donburi Shima (1998 - PC)
Other games[]
- Sexy Parodius (1996-97 - arcade, PS, Saturn): Ace returns in this game, now as a playable character and once again piloting the Shooting Star. He is now joined by the mysterious Black Viper. His overall demeanor has been lightened-up for this game, and the once troubled Ace now plays a more humorous role, keeping in tone with the thematic of this game.
Cameos[]
Quotes[]
- "Wait! I, Ace, challenge you to a duel!" (Stage 1 miniboss introduction)
- "Let's go!" (Stage 1 miniboss)
- "Oops! It's overheating!" (Stage 1 miniboss defeated)
- "You can bet on my pride, you won't pass through here!" (Stage 4 miniboss)
- "You have the strength the rumors said. If you use it wisely, you may be able to save this country." (Stage 4 miniboss defeated)
- "Wait! Return the Harp of Happiness!" (Dr. Warumon get with Ace)
- "Although I was instructed by the Grand Duke, it was my fault you were imprisoned in a place like this." (Ace to Melody in the ending cutscene)
- "Please forgive me, Queen Melody..."
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Unlike the rest of the inhabitants of Wonderland, Ace doesn't seem to have long and pointy ears, implying he could instead be a human who for unknown reasons ended up living in that magical island.