History TearJerker / Klonoa

** What makes it sad is that not only is this scene emotional with [[spoiler: Klonoa being forced to leave Lolo]], but the fact that Lolo's voice actress, Creator/TomokoKawakami, [[AuthorExistenceFailure died in 2011]], [[HarsherInHindsight which makes it all the more upsetting as Lolo might never see Klonoa again...]]

*** The Wii remake was able to make this ending even ''less'' optimistic. [[spoiler:The [=PS1=] version shows Huepow smiling after Klonoa is sucked into the portal, signifying either that he knows that Klonoa will be alright or that they'll meet again someday. In the remake, there's no optimism in Hewpoe's face; he just sobs and looks into the distance as the screen fades to black.]]
** [[spoiler:The scene where [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Klonoa's grandfather dies in his arms]] after beating the fourth boss was very heartwrenching too.]] In the original version, after Klonoa defeats Baladium. He's seen running back to Grandpa's house while yelling his name in anguish before the cutscene starts.
* The [[DownerEnding ending of Klonoa 2 was somewhat sad too.]] Lolo, who became attached to Klonoa during their adventure, [[BittersweetEnding has to leave to become a full priestess, and says goodbye to Klonoa, who must once again leave for his own world. The two of them hug as her theme plays in the background, and then she cries in his arms.]]

* The [[DownerEnding ending of Klonoa 2 was somewhat sad too.]] Lolo, who became attached to Klonoa during their adventure, [[DownerEnding has to leave to become a full priestess, and says goodbye to Klonoa, who must once again leave for his own world. The two of them hug as her theme plays in the background, and then she cries in his arms.]]

** [[spoiler:The scene where [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Klonoa's grandfather dies in his arms]] after beating the fourth boss was very heartwrenching too.]]

** Just to clarify why: [[spoiler: Klonoa discovers [[TomatoInTheMirror the world he lived in was a fake. He belongs in a different Phantomile]] which he will be forced to go back to once Lephise sings her song. Other than the fact that he has no choice in the matter, he ultimately has to say goodbye to Huepow, his childhood friend--FakeMemories or not--and the scene they display is just heartbreaking. A portal appears and starts to pull Klonoa in, and after struggling with his emotions, Huepow tries to keep Klonoa from getting sucked in, because he can't bear to be apart from his close friend. Unfortunately, the portal is too strong. Unlike other partings, there's no "We'll see each other again" or even a [[AlwaysWithYou "We'll always be together"]], all they do is [[SayMyName shout their names in anguish!]]]]

** Then there's the NightmareSequence Klonoa has while under the poison's effects. It begins, as he describes through narration, with him falling through a dark void while hearing a voice call to him, unsure if its coming closer or fading further away. Eventually, he finds himself back in his hometown of Breezegale on a relaxing fishing trip with his friends, before being asked why he's so obsessed with being a hero. A mysterious voice suggests answers to him - the same answers he gave the High Priestess upon receiving his hero medal - but he chillingly realizes that none of them apply to him, and he never really formed his own honest answer. Cue HeroicBSOD as his friends continue to ask him that question and/or accuse him of only ''pretending'' to be a hero. It's only after some outside encouragement from Guntz and Pango that he's able to confidently find his own reason for being a hero, and wake up from his coma in the process.

** Just to clarify why: [[spoiler: Klonoa discovers the world he lived in was a fake. He belongs in a different Phantomile which he will be forced to go back to once Lephise sings her song. Other than the fact that he has no choice in the matter, he ultimately has to say goodbye to Huepow, his childhood friend--fake memories or not--and the scene they display is just heartbreaking. A portal appears and starts to pull Klonoa in, and after struggling with his emotions, Huepow tries to keep Klonoa from getting sucked in, because he can't bear to be apart from his close friend. Unfortunately, the portal is too strong. Unlike other partings, there's no "We'll see each other again" or even a [[AlwaysWithYou "We'll always be together"]], all they do is [[SayMyName shout their names in anguish!]]]]

** [[spoiler:The scene where Klonoa's grandfather dies in his arms after beating the fourth boss was very heartwrenching too.]]

* The [[DownerEnding ending of Klonoa 2 was somewhat sad too.]] Lolo, who became attached to Klonoa during their adventure, [[DownerEnding has to leave to become a full priestess, and says goodbye to Klonoa. The two of them hug as her theme plays in the background, and then she cries in his arms.]]

* The ending of ''Door to Phantomile'' and its remake can manage to tear one up every single time, especially the {{PS1}} original.
** Just to clarify why: [spoiler: Klonoa discovers the world he lived in was a fake. He belongs in a different Phantomile which he will be forced to go back to once Lephise sings her song. Other than the fact that he has no choice in the matter, he ultimately has to say goodbye to Huepow, his childhood friend--fake memories or not--and the scene they display is just heartbreaking. A portal appears and starts to pull Klonoa in, and after struggling with his emotions, Huepow tries to keep Klonoa from getting sucked in, because he can't bear to be apart from his close friend. Unfortunately, the portal is too strong. Unlike other partings, there's no "We'll see each other again" or even a "We'll always be together", all they do is shout their names in anguish!]]
*** The Wii remake was able to make this ending even ''less'' optimistic. [[spoiler:The {{PS1}} version shows Huepow smiling after Klonoa is sucked into the portal, signifying either that he knows that Klonoa will be alright or that they'll meet again someday. In the remake, there's no optimism in Hewpoe's face; he just sobs and looks into the distance as the screen fades to black.]]

* ''Klonoa'': The two console games' endings can manage to tear one up every single time, especially the first one.
** Just to clarify why: the first ending [[spoiler: Klonoa discovers the world he lived in was a fake. He belongs in a different Phantomile which he will be forced to go back to once Lephise sings her song. Other than the fact that he has no choice in the matter, he ultimately has to say good-bye to Huepow, his childhood friend--fake memories or not--and the scene they display is just heartbreaking. Klonoa gets sucked into a whirlpool and after struggling with his emotions, Huepow tries to keep Klonoa from getting sucked in, because he can't bear to be apart from his close friend. Unfortunately the portal is too strong. Unlike other partings, there's no "We'll see each other again" or even a "We'll always be together", all they do is shout their names in anguish!]]
* [[spoiler:The scene where Klonoa's grandfather dies in his arms after beating the fourth boss was very heartwrenching too.]]

* The [[Heartwarming ending of Klonoa 2 was]] [[spoiler: somewhat sad too.]] Lolo, who became attached to Klonoa during their adventure, [[DownerEnding has to leave to become a full priestess, and says goodbye to Klonoa. The two of them hug as her theme plays in the background, and then she cries in his arms.]]

* The [[HeartwarmingMoment ending of Klonoa 2 was]] [[spoiler: somewhat sad too.]] Lolo, who became attached to Klonoa during their adventure, [[DownerEnding has to leave to become a full priestess, and says goodbye to Klonoa. The two of them hug as her theme plays in the background, and then she cries in his arms.]]

* The ending of Klonoa 2 was somewhat sad too. Lolo, who became attached to Klonoa during their adventure, [[spoiler: has to leave to become a full priestess, and says goodbye to Klonoa. The two of them hug as her theme plays in the background, and then she cries in his arms.]]

** What makes it sad is that not only is this scene emotional with [[spoiler: Klonoa being forced to leave Lolo]], but the fact that Lolo's voice actress, Creator/TomokoKawakami, [[AuthorExistenceFailure died recently in 2011]], [[HarsherInHindsight which makes it all the more upsetting as Lolo might never see Klonoa again...]]
** [[HeartwarmingInHindsight Possibly averted with her appearances in the comic and her supposed teased appearance for the upcoming film judging from one of Rob P.'s tweets.]] [[CharacterOutlivesActor Maybe Lolo will live on without her original VA.]]

The Klonoa Series (or most of the notable releases in the Klonoa series, to be exact) is quite possibly one of the darkest and most emotionally heartrending "cute" series out there, right up there with MOTHER. Take how Kirby plays around with the concept of nightmares in a dream world and crank it up to eleven. For example:

The Klonoa Series (or most of the notable releaes in the Klonoa series, to be exact) is quite possibly one of the darkest and most emotionally heartrending "cute" series out there, right up there with MOTHER. Take how Kirby plays around with the concept of nightmares in a dream world and crank it up to eleven. For example:

* ''Klonoa'': The two console games' endings tear her up every single time, especially the first one.
** Just to clarify why the first ending nearly got me buckling in my knees with tears: [[spoiler:Klonoa discovers the world he lived in was a fake. He belongs in a different Phantomile which he will be forced to go back to once Lephise sings her song. Other than the fact that he has no choice in the matter, he ultimately has to say good-bye to Huepow, his childhood friend--fake memories or not--and the scene they display is just heartbreaking. Klonoa gets sucked into a whirlpool and after struggling with his emotions, Huepow tries to keep Klonoa from getting sucked in, because he can't bear to be apart from his close friend. Unfortunately the portal is too strong. Unlike other partings, there's no "We'll see each other again" or even a "We'll always be together", all they do is shout their names in anguish!]]

* The ending of Klonoa 2 was somewhat sad too. Lolo, who became attached to Klonoa during their adventure, [[spoiler:has to leave to become a full priestess, and says goodbye to Klonoa. The two of them hug as her theme plays in the background, and then she cries in his arms.]]
** What makes this troper sad is that not only is this scene emotional with [[spoiler:Klonoa being forced to leave Lolo]], but the fact that Lolo's voice actress, Creator/TomokoKawakami, [[AuthorExistenceFailure died recently in 2011]], [[HarsherInHindsight which makes it all the more upsetting as Lolo might never see Klonoa again...]]

The Klonoa Series (or most of the notable releaes in the Klonoa series, to be exact) is quite possibly one of the darkest and most emotionally heartrending "cute" series out there, right up there with MOTHER. Take how kirby plays around with the concept of nightmares in a dream world and crank it up to eleven. For example:

** What makes this troper sad is that not only is this scene emotional with [[spoiler:Klonoa being forced to leave Lolo]], but the fact that Lolo's voice actress, TomokoKawakami, [[AuthorExistenceFailure died recently in 2011]], [[HarsherInHindsight which makes it all the more upsetting as Lolo might never see Klonoa again...]]

** Just to clarify why the first ending nearly got me buckling in my knees with tears: [[spoiler-:Klonoa discovers the world he lived in was a fake. He belongs in a different Phantomile which he will be forced to go back to once Lephise sings her song. Other than the fact that he has no choice in the matter, he ultimately has to say good-bye to Huepow, his childhood friend--fake memories or not--and the scene they display is just heartbreaking. Klonoa gets sucked into a whirlpool and after struggling with his emotions, Huepow tries to keep Klonoa from getting sucked in, because he can't bear to be apart from his close friend. Unfortunately the portal is too strong. Unlike other partings, there's no "We'll see each other again" or even a "We'll always be together", all they do is shout their names in anguish!]]

** Just to clarify why the first ending nearly got me buckling in my knees with tears: [[spoiler: Klonoa discovers the world he lived in was a fake. He belongs in a different Phantomile which he will be forced to go back to once Lephise sings her song. Other then the fact that he has no choice in the matter, he ultimately has to say good-bye to Huepow, his childhood friend--fake memories or not--and the scene they display is just heart breaking. Klonoa gets sucked into a whirlpool and after struggling with his emotions, Huepow tries to keep Klonoa from getting sucked in, because he can't bear to be apart from his close friend. Unfortunately the portal is too strong. Unlike other partings, there's no "We'll see each other again" or even a "We'll always be together", all they do is shout their names in anguish!]]

** What makes this troper sad is that not only is this scene emotional with [[spoiler: Klonoa being forced to leave Lolo]], but the fact that Lolo's voice actress, TomokoKawakami, [[AuthorExistenceFailure died recently in 2011]], [[HarsherInHindsight which makes it all the more upsetting as Lolo might never see Klonoa again...]]

** What makes this troper sad is that not only is this scene emotional with [[spoiler: Klonoa being forced to leave Lolo]], but the fact that Lolo's voice actress, TomokoKawakami, [[AuthorExistenceFailure died recently in 2011]]. [[HarsherInHindsight Which makes him think that she'll never see Klonoa again...]]

** Just to clarify why the first ending nearly got me buckling in my knees with tears: [[spoiler: Klonoa discovers the world he lived in was a fake. He belongs in a different Phantomile which he will be forced to go back to once Lephise sings her song. Other then the fact that he has no choice in the matter, he ultimately has to say good-bye to Huepow, his childhood friend--fake memories or not--and the scene they display is just heart breaking. Klonoa gets sucked into a whirlpool and after struggling with his emotions, Huepow tries to keep Klonoa from getting sucked in, because he can't bear to be apart from his close friend. Unfortunately the portal is too strong. Unlike other partings, there's no "We'll see each other again" or even a "We'll always be together", all they do is shout their names in ''anguish!'' IT. IS. '''GUT-WRENCHING.''']]