Asha (アーシャ Āsha) is the protagonist from Monster World IV and Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World.
Description[]
She is a young girl from Estafan Village that goes to Rapadagna City to become a warrior. After receiving the title of warrior from the Queen, she requests Asha to save the four spirits that protect Monster World. During her quest, she gains a blue Pepelogoo that assists her, and learns that the spirits were sealed by Four Wizards that are attempting to use the Pepelogoos to control the people. Asha and her Pepelogoo managed to stop their plans and she is titled as a hero.
Trivia[]
- Asha is the first protagonist in the series who is a girl despite the franchise being named "Wonder Boy".
- Female protagonists weren't common in Asha's time, making her one of the earliest and most important solo female leads in gaming.
- She comes from a relatively wealthy family of four (mother, father and grandmother).
- The name Asha is primarily a female name of Indian origin that means Hope Or Wish. Also means "Life" in Swahili.
- Asha appears in a stained glass from Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, alongside Boy, Book and Shion.
- If the player is able to reach 99% completion before defeating Lord Xaros in Monster Boy, the ending will include an extra image of Pepe being reunited with Asha.
- Asha is the only individual other than Purapril XIII that can hear the plea of the spirits.
- Asha's "secret of the treasure chest butt shake" animation used to be an animation for looking into a keyhole.
- It has been confirmed by Game Atelier and FDG Entertainment that Asha is alive in Monster Boy's timeline, which could lead to a possible sequel with her being involved somehow. It is unknown how many years after Monster World IV in which Monster Boy takes place, but the developers claim it is "up to imagination". This also explains why her spirit is missing in one of the game's scenes.
- Character designer, Maki Ohzora released an officially published Monster World IV "Mini Manga" in which two and a half years have passed since the events of the original game, This was re-released in the Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World art book that was only available via the Collector and Mega Collector's Editions.
- She strikes a resemblance to Lyndis, commonly known as Lyn, from the Fire Emblem series.
Gallery[]
Asha, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (2021)
Asha, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (2021)
Asha as she appears in the Wonder Boy Collection (2022).
Asha render of her using a sword and shield.
Render of Asha and Pepelogoo.
Render of Asha holding Pepe.
The Monster World Complete Collection.
Official artwork for the Sega Ages lineup.
Her early, 1992 design.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom cameo
A picture by Maki Ohzora on 2/14/1994
The updated version of the image from 2/14/1994, but with moods added.
Artwork showing parts of her outfit.
Asha's casual attire.
Angel Asha.
The pre-release artwork from Maki Ohzora.
Page 1 of her expressions.
Page 2 of her expressions.
No, Asha! Don't sell the Pepelogoo!
Asha as seen in the secret ending of Monster Boy.
Asha in Monster World character card.
The Sega Gals Figurine
Mega Collector's Edition figurine.
Maki Ohzora's drawing from 2015.
An Asha wallpaper
Asha's initial AiMW design before becoming taller
Newly drawn Asha for the art book
Knight attire sketch 1
Knight attire sketch 2
One of her early designs
Action Gallery[]
Attack
Air Attack
Up Thrust
Down Thrust
Defend
Open Door
Close Door
Climb
Slide
Walk
Sprint
Jump
Fall
Converse
Animation Gallery[]
Asha's introductory animation.
The original treasure chest animation.
Treasure chest animation 1.
Treasure chest animation 2.
Treasure chest animation 3.
Treasure chest animation 4.
Sega Vintage animation.