History TearJerker / Klonoa

'''Lolo:''' [[RapidFireNo No! No no no no!]] I... I... Klonoa...!

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[[caption-width-right:350: "I'm so sorry... so sorry..."]]

** The line "We'll always be together" was first used in ''Door to Phantomile'' when Huepow promises Klonoa that he will be alright after he becomes the final blow to Nahatomb. Klonoa later yells out this line in pure anguish in fear of Huepow not surviving. In ''Lunatea's Veil'', [[IronicEcho he repeats this line]] to Lolo to cheer her up after learning he's leaving Lunatea.
** Before Lolo ends up crying into Klonoa's arms. We see [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Popka]] quietly listening to Klonoa and Lolo's final conversation and can only react by silently crying to himself. During the game's development, [[https://klonoa-at-blog.tumblr.com/post/181111667240/found-in-the-files-of-klonoa-2-lies-one-large there was unused audio of Popka letting out a sad whine during that scene.]]

'''Klonoa:''' (hugging back, [[TryingNotToCry on the verge of tears)]] Lolo...!\\

'''Klonoa:''' [[TryingNotToCry (on the verge of tears)]] Lolo...!\\

--->'''Lolo:''' (happily) It's okay! I knew this was coming. I'm fine, really. I'll be fine... because I'm going to do my best. And you taught me that it's okay to cry, as long as I don't give up. (sad) So... so... (crying) so... it's okay if I cry... right? (runs to Klonoa and hugs him before crying loudly)

--->'''Lolo:''' (happily) It's okay! I knew this was coming. I'm fine, really. I'll be fine... because I'm going to do my best. And you taught me that it's okay to cry, as long as I don't give up. (sad) So... so... (crying) so... it's okay if I cry... right?

** The line "We'll always be together" was first used in Door to Phantomile when Huepow promises Klonoa that he will be alright after he becomes the final blow to Nahatomb. Klonoa later yells out this line in pure anguish in fear of Huepow not surviving. In Lunatea's Veil, [[IronicEcho he repeats this line]] to Lolo to cheer her up after learning he's leaving Lunatea.

** Before Lolo ends up crying into Klonoa's arms. We see Popka quietly listening to Klonoa and Lolo's final conversation and can only react by silently crying to himself. During the game's development, [[https://klonoa-at-blog.tumblr.com/post/181111667240/found-in-the-files-of-klonoa-2-lies-one-large there was unused audio of Popka letting out a sad whine during that scene.]]

** The moments leading up to Lolo breaking down into Klonoa's arms is heartwrenching to watch. When she realizes he isn't from his world, she tries to keep her composure and not be sad that he's leaving. However remembering Klonoa's promise to never forget sorrow and sadness, tears start falling down her face [[StepfordSmiler while still smiling]]. She then asks him if it's okay to cry now which leads to her openly weeping loudly as she's hugging him. Lolo is then frantically shouting for him to not leave.

** The moments leading up to Lolo breaking down into Klonoa's arms is heartwrenching to watch. When she realizes he isn't from his world, she tries to keep her composure and not be sad that he's leaving. However remembering Klonoa's promise to never forget sorrow and sadness, tears starts falling down her face while still smiling. She then asks him if it's okay to cry now which leads to her openly weeping loudly as she's hugging him. Lolo is then frantically shouting for him to not leave.

** Before Lolo ends up crying into Klonoa's arms. We see Popka quietly lessening to Klonoa and Popka's final conversation and can only react by silently crying to himself. During the game's development, [[https://klonoa-at-blog.tumblr.com/post/181111667240/found-in-the-files-of-klonoa-2-lies-one-large there was unused audio of Popka letting out a sad whine during that scene.]]

*** The Wii remake was able to make this ending even ''less'' optimistic. 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[[note]]Indeed, they ''do'' meet again in ''Empire of Dreams'' and ''Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol''[[/note]]. 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. According to a behind the scenes online post by Hideo Yoshizawa, storyboards for the ending of the original [=PS1=] version never showed Huepow smiling, but some of the developers decided to make him smile, making the Wii remake more faithful to original idea.

* The ending to the Maze of Memories section where Lolo stares at a giant mirror where she see's herself getting picked on by other priestesses for [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer not being good enough for them]]. After she finishes watching, she starts breaking down and frequently apologizes to Klonoa and Popka.

* The ending to the Maze of Memories level where Lolo stares at a giant mirror where she see's herself getting picked on by other priestesses for being good enough for them. After she finishes watching, she starts breaking down and frequently apologizes to Klonoa and Popka.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4VJJ82LoIo&t=147s The music for that sequence]] ("Shattered Past") is a sadder and slower rendition of her character theme which sounds like heartbeats.

!! [[VideoGame/KlonoaHeroesDensetsuNoStarMedal Klonoa Heroes]]
* Despite being a handheld spin-off, ''Klonoa Heroes'' can still get pretty emotional at times.
** The scene after Janga poisons Klonoa can actually get pretty heartrending when one thinks about it, as he's poisoned in front of Guntz (who already had to watch his father die from it), and Pango (who now has to watch someone else close to him fall into a coma, the first being his son). No wonder they set aside stopping Garlen to ensure that Klonoa survives.
** 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, the voice of Nahatomb, 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.

!! Klonoa Heroes

*** The Wii remake was able to make this ending even ''less'' optimistic. 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[[note]]Indeed, they ''do'' meet again in ''Empire of Dreams'' and ''Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol''[[/note]]. 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.

* [[TragicVillain The King of Sorrow]], full stop. Everything about his situation is heartrending: [[spoiler: being forgotten, forced to live in isolation, and taking in the entire world's pain and sadness - to the point that his eyes are permanently red from weeping. Seriously, the guy needs a hug in the worst way.

* The King of Sorrow]], full stop. Everything about his situation is heartrending: [[spoiler: being forgotten, forced to live in isolation, and taking in the entire world's pain and sadness - to the point that his eyes are permanently red from weeping. Seriously, the guy needs a hug in the worst way.

** Just to clarify why: 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 [[ReunionVow "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!]]]]

* 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 [[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 [[ReunionVow "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!]]]]
*** 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[[note]]Indeed, they ''do'' meet again in ''Empire of Dreams'' and ''Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol''[[/note]]. 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 [=PS1=] version, after Klonoa defeats Baladium, the former is seen running back to Grandpa's house while [[SayMyName 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.]] Unlike the first game, this parting ''does'' get a [[AlwaysWithYou "We'll always be together"]], delivered by Klonoa.

** What makes it sad is that not only is this scene emotional with 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...]]
** [[HeartwarmingInHindsight Possibly averted with her appearances in the games released afterwards and the comic, showing Klonoa does see her again.]]
* [[spoiler: The King of Sorrow]], full stop. Everything about his situation is heartrending: [[spoiler: being forgotten, forced to live in isolation, and taking in the entire world's pain and sadness - to the point that his eyes are permanently red from weeping]]. Seriously, the guy needs a hug in the worst way.

** 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, [[spoiler:the voice of Nahatomb]], 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.

** [[spoiler: The King of Sorrow]], full stop. Everything about his situation is heartrending: [[spoiler: being forgotten, forced to live in isolation, and taking in the entire world's pain and sadness - to the point that his eyes are permanently red from weeping]]. Seriously, the guy needs a hug in the worst way.