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Development
- Main article: Neeko (Development)
- Neeko is voiced by Flora Paulita in both the English and Portuguese voiceovers of
League of Legends[1], Legends of Runeterra[2] and the Remix Rumble Set Introduction video[3]. As a result, Neeko's accent is influenced by Brazilian Portuguese phonology and grammar.
- Neeko was intended to be a champion that doesn't have a good understanding of the common language because Riot was trying to achieve a "fish out of water" feeling.[4]
- Ćyanga Bold provided the vocals for Neeko's theme.[5]
- Neeko has a lot of inspired by Brazil influence, whether it's because of her accent, her speech in Portuguese or her favorite food. .[1] [6]
- The gameplay hook during development was a shapeshifter who could mimic other champions. However, the prototype design goal was to create a bot lane carry mage.[7][8]
- One of Neeko's scrapped spells included a high-range trap nest that would have a substantial arm time but would deal a lot of damage.[9]
- Inspirations for Neeko include Leeloo from The Fifth Element movie, Starfire from DC Comics, Mantis & X-23 from Marvel Comics, Eleven from Stranger Things serie, and Stitch from Lilo & Stitch franchise.[9]
- Some of the directions that could have been taken with Neeko included a muse character made of paint who escaped from a painting, and an avant-garde oracle.[10]
- Blooming Burst was originally tested on Sylas.
Universe
Universe- Main article: Neeko (Character)
- Neeko is a few hundred years old, but her maturity is at the level of someone in their late teens or early twenties.[11]
- She may be about 180 years old.[12]
- Neeko is NOT a Vastayashai'rei.
- Neeko is not a pure Vastayashaiārei, but she is closer to it than most of the other vastaya. The Oovi-Kat tribe splintered off from the vastaya tribes very early and have largely lived in isolation, so their magic is more pure and ancient than other vastaya. There is very, very little human blood in Neekoās lineage.[13]
- It is revealed that Neeko being a Vastayashai'rei was a mistake in the script.[14]
- The Oovi-Kat looked at the shedding tails as milestones in maturity, like birthdays. This does not occur annually, but is linked to growth in the spiritual realm.[15] Neeko is currently on her fourth tail.
- The flowers on her head are actually beautiful glands, like the pineal gland, which allow Neeko to sense and interact with people's Sho'Ma.[16]
- Her favorite food is cheese bread.[9]
- This is a reference to pĆ£o de queijo, Brazilian cheese bread, because her voice actress is Brazilian.
- Neeko is better, faster at shapeshifting than other Vastaya types thanks to her more powerful connection to magic and being attracted to an animal spirit that is good at changing. Neeko could change her appearance dramatically in 2 seconds and hold it for several days.[17][18] Neeko's size when shape shifting is only limited by the immensity of her shoma. She could become an exact replica of Galio but wouldn't be able to hold it for long.[19]
- Neeko has lines showing romantic interest in female champions and was confirmed by her writer, Matt "FauxSchizzle" Dunn, to be the first known lesbian champion.[20]
League of Legends
League of LegendsGameplay
- Main article: Neeko (League of Legends)
- In Neeko's trailer, the frog jumping off a cliff references George the Suicidal Frog.
- She was the last champion released in 2018.
- The icon for Shapesplitter was reused for the Teamfight Tactics item Neeko's Help, which references her.
- Neeko waves at jungle camps when she walks near them.
- Neeko was the first stated LGBTQIA+ representative in League of Legends, with Diana later retroactively confirmed.
Quotes
- Main article: Neeko (League of Legends Audio)
- ā¶ļø "Neeko is not a sad tomato. She is a strong tomato!" references Crush with Eyeliner by rock band R.E.M.[21]
- Some of Neeko's quotes (ā¶ļø "Ataco, ataco!", ā¶ļø "Isso!", among others) are actual Portuguese words. The voiceover specifically accomodates Portuguese as a homage to the Brazilian voice actress Flora Paulita, who performed Neeko's voiceover in both the Brazilian and English versions. Some Portuguese quotes and non-verbal quotes are exact copies between both voiceovers.
Skins
- Main article: Neeko (Collection)
- One of the goals with Neeko's visuals was to make her look like a lizard with a colorful back and a pale or pink belly.[22]
- Lillia shares visual similarities with Neeko due to Jennifer Wuestling drawing both their base splash arts.[23]
- Winter Wonder Neeko Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Emerald, Obsidian, Rainbow, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise
Chromas:- This skin shares the Winter Wonder theme with:
- Her recall animation is a reference to Yuri Katsuki's performance in Yuri!!! On ice.
- Neeko was the first champion whose release skin was tied to a legacy skin event. She was later followed by Lunar Wraith Sylas.
- This skin shares the Star Guardian Season 3 theme with:
- She references the magical girl genre of anime.
- Her having a frog companion and her hairstyle are likely inspired by Will Vandom from W.I.T.C.H..
- Her having a
- Star Guardian Ahri, Star Guardian Ezreal, Star Guardian Miss Fortune, Star Guardian Soraka and Star Guardian Syndra can be seen in the background of her splash art.
- Towa, Neeko's familiar spirit, acts as her Blooming Burst and Shapesplitter.
- This skin shares the Star Guardian Season 3 theme with:
- Shan Hai Scrolls Neeko Chromas: Catseye, Granite, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite
- This skin shares the Shan Hai Scrolls theme with:
- This skin shares the Star Guardian Season 3 theme with:
- Bewitching Neeko Chromas: Citrine, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Bewitching theme with:
- Street Demons Neeko Chromas: Amethyst, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Street Demons theme with:
- She seems to be inspired by Kappa, a reptilian-like spirit from Japanese folklore.
- Cosplayer Neeko Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Emerald, Obsidian, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Superfans theme with:
- Several Poros that is making cosplay of champions can be seen in the background of her splash art:
- This skin was inspired by Choncc from Teamfight Tactics.
References
- ā 1.0 1.1 Neeko Voice Actor
- ā Neeko LoR VA
- ā Neeko's VA in Remix Rumble Set Introduction
- ā Neeko Language Understanding
- ā Neeko singer
- ā Ask Riot: Neeko Edition
- ā Neeko Gameplay Hook
- ā Neeko's Design Goal
- ā 9.0 9.1 9.2 Ask Riot: Neeko Edition
- ā FauxSchizzle on Scrapped Neeko Direction
- ā Neeko's age
- ā Vastaya's age
- ā Oovi-Kat are Vastaya
- ā Retconned lineage
- ā Oovi-Kat and their tails
- ā Neeko's head flowers
- ā Vastaya Humans vs Vastaya Inhumans
- ā Vastaya's furry appearance
- ā Neeko's size limit
- ā Neeko homosexual confirmation
- ā Tomato reference
- ā Neeko's visuals
- ā Qulani on Lillia Similarties