Fugi-Dove is a criminal and a former inmate at Kryptarium Prison. He helped Ultra Violet and the Mechanic escape prison. He is a supposed supervillain and told a story involving the ninja. He was captured by P.I.X.A.L..
When Unagami broke out all the Kryptarium inmates, a rejected Fugi-Dove simply went off to feed pigeons before being captured by Ronin.
One year later, when Samurai X and Dareth freed the ninja from prison, Fugi-Dove stowed away and joined them. The group made their way to Twitchy Tim's gas station, where Fugi-Dove valiantly gave himself up to the police to allow Jay and the other ninja to escape.
Fugi-Dove later broke out again, along with Ultra Violet, Killow and Ronin, all of whom rescue P.I.X.A.L. and a dismantled Zane before getting them to Cyrus Borg for repairs. He fought among the Resistance, which ended in victory.
At some point several years after the Merge, Fugi-Dove ended up stuck in a tree in the Crossroads.
History
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
The Absolute Worst
Fugi-Dove found Ultra Violet and the Mechanic in the sewer in the process of escaping Kryptarium Prison, talking about which ninja is the worst before he made his presence known, even becoming confused at his name. They decide to pass the time by sharing stories about their hated ninja. For Ultra Violet, it was Zane, whom she tried to fight one on one with, even though Fugi-Dove knew the truth.
For the Mechanic, it was Nya, who stole his truck after defeating him, even though Fugi-Dove knew she was too kind to do such a thing.
When it came to his turn, Fugi-Dove stated it was Jay, recounting a tale of how he had just pulled off a heist at the City Bank, effortlessly defeating Lloyd, Kai, and Cole before Jay arrived, riding on Lightning. According to Fugi-Dove, Jay swiftly subdued him and bound him with a rope made of lightning. However, both the Mechanic and Ultra Violet dismissed Fugi-Dove's account as completely made up, pointing out that Jay had not even used Lightning correctly in his version of events. Seconds later, the three manage to find a grate and escape the prison, only for them all to be captured by Samurai X. Fugi-Dove shared the same opinion as the Mechanic and Ultra Violet, agreeing that Samurai X is the worst. However, this led Samurai X to asked who Fugi-Dove was, not recognizing him at all. This irritated Fugi-Dove, who insisted that he was indeed Fugi-Dove. Despite his claims, Samurai X couldn't find any criminal history linked to him. Frustrated, Fugi-Dove attempted to use his catchphrase, but instead, he ended up being sent back to Kryptarium along with the Mechanic and Ultra Violet.
Prime Empire
Level Thirteen
When Unagami breaks out all of the prisoners and The Mechanic offered Ultra Violet and Captain Soto a place in Unagami's army, Fugi-Dove asks if he could join, only to end up rejected. When they reach Borg Tower to find the original Prime Empire game cabinet, Ultra Violet reprimands The Mechanic for not bringing Fugi-Dove along, as he could 'fly' all the way to the top, unaware that he is exploring the city, leaving any passerby uneasy around him. While trying to find a way to get past a drone, Soto asks if they could call Fugi-Dove, unaware that he was feeding pigeons.
The Prodigal Father
When Master Wu is looking at security cameras, he finds Fugi-Dove feeding pigeons.
The Island
Uncharted
A news article shows that Fugi-Dove was feeding pigeons in a park when he had been captured by Ronin after a seemingly long time.
Crystalized
Hounddog McBrag
Fugi-Dove was among the prisoners to trash detail, where he started to talk with his 'nemesis' Jay, who was confused at who he was, even when he tried to get him to remember, which he does not at all. While on the ride, Fugi-Dove tries to make conversation with Jay about their 'rivalry', even attempting to come up with a name for him when the bus stopped to help an 'old man.' It turned out to be a diversion as Samurai X soon broke Jay and the other Ninja out. While in their getaway vehicle, Fugi-Dove had somehow stowed away in their provided clothes and started to lecture Jay on criminal ways, annoying him. After the engine blew a piston, the Ninja attempted to lose Fugi-Dove, who managed to follow them to keep lecturing Jay, and during their plan to split up and reach Twitchy Tim's gas station, went with Jay, who became extremely annoyed at his bird calls.
The Fifth Villain
Still heading to the gas station, Fugi-Dove keeps 'lecturing' Jay, as well as coming up with the name, 'BlueJay' as his criminal name. Upon reaching the road, Fugi-Dove then got out a bottle of water he smuggled to empty and throw the bottle aside to litter, shocking Cole before the former revealed he is waiting for his invitation into the Council of the Crystal King, giving Lloyd an idea. Reaching the gas station, and reuniting with Kai, Zane, and Dareth, they start to plan to target who they believe would be next before agreeing on the Mechanic. Hearing the police and Hounddog McBrag arriving and with no room behind the counter, Fugi-Dove took Jay behind a shelf, until Twitchy inadequately revealed the others' location before telling Jay he'll hold them off and throws him in the back room. He then pushed the shelves down and made his presence known before jumping on top of McBrag before telling the others to run while he is pounced on by the other officers and immediately arrested afterwards.
After The Fifth Villain
Fugi-Dove was sent back to Kryptarium Prison.
Return of the Ice Emperor
Fugi-Dove, along with Ultra Violet, Killow and Ronin escape Kryptarium Prison when the power went out before Ronin convinced them to help save Ninjago, and made Fugi-Dove cry for mentioning making their mothers proud. Seizing a bus, the group rescues P.I.X.A.L. and a dismantled Zane before taking them to Borg Tower, during which Fugi-Dove claimed he was the one that convinced them, only to be chewed by Ultra Violet, who tells P.I.X.A.L. the truth.
Compatible
Upon receiving one of Cyrus Borg's mechs, Fugi-Dove began to call himself Mecha-Dove, but as he used his mech, accidentally destroys Cyrus' screen. Later, when P.I.X.A.L. was able to get the reassembled Zane to wake up, Fugi-Dove began to cry, but doesn't admit it to Ultra Violet when she saw him.
An Issue of Trust
Fugi-Dove, Ronin, Killow, and Ultra Violet met up with the Resistance at the newspaper warehouse. During the final battle, Fugi-Dove and the other members of the Resistance charge at the crystal army.
Dragon Form
Fugi-Dove, along with the Resistance, tries to hold of the Crystal Warriors. Fugi-Dove does not get crystalized though. Fugi-Dove cheer the Ninja when they unlock their Dragon Form.
Roots
Fugi-Dove helps rebuild the monastery, though he plays with some roof shingles.
After Roots
After the monastery was rebuilt, Fugi-Dove was presumably pardoned, due to his efforts in the Final Battle, or continued serving his sentence in Kryptarium Prison until he was paroled prior to the Merge.
Dragons Rising, Season 2
The Blood Moon (screen)
Fugi-Dove somehow ends up stuck in a tree before Kai tries to help the former down, but he refuses by flapping a wing at Kai.
Dragons Rising, Season 3
The Missing
Sora approaches Fugi-Dove with a pie, only for him to run off in disgust after tasting it.
The Spectral Lands
Other appearances and mentions
Ninjago Confidential
Fugi-Dove is mentioned by his brother when he accuses Zane and P.I.X.A.L. of being the ones responsible for locking him up at Kryptarium Prison. However, P.I.X.A.L. didn't know who he was talking about.
Appearance
Fugi-Dove is mainly seen is his striped prison uniform, slightly torn in certain places, as he has spent most of his time at Kryptarium Prison. He wears a mask resembling a bird type figure as well as using white wings as his arms.
Relationships
Family
Allies
- Kryptarium inmates
- Ultra Violet
- Ninja (former enemies)
- Dareth
- Twitchy Tim
- P.I.X.A.L. (former enemy)
- Ronin (former enemy)
- Killow
- Cyrus Borg
- The Resistance (formerly)
Enemies
- Ninjago Police (formerly)
- Crystal army
- The Mechanic (former ally)
Appearances
Ninjago
Season 11: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu
- 117. "The Absolute Worst"
Season 12: Prime Empire
- 131. "Level Thirteen"
- 141. "Ninjago Confidential" (mentioned)
- 142. "The Prodigal Father" (TV screen)
The Island
- 161. "Uncharted" (TV screen)
Season 14: Seabound
- 175. "Papergirl" (pictured)
Season 15: Crystalized
- 189. "Hounddog McBrag"
- 191. "The Fifth Villain"
- 204. "Return of the Ice Emperor"
- 206. "Compatible"
- 208. "An Issue of Trust" (no lines)
- 209. "Dragon Form" (no lines)
- 210. "Roots" (no lines)
Ninjago: Dragons Rising
Season 2
- 21. "The Blood Moon" (screen; no lines)
Season 3
- 41. "The Missing"
- 43. "The Spectral Lands"
Behind the scenes
- He was first seen in a clip shown at Comic-Con 2019.[1]
- His wings are based on the LEGO design first used on the Chicken Suit Guy from Minifigures Series 9. In physical form, this part serves as a replacement for a Minifigure's arm.
- His original design was going to be based on an owl.[2]
Trivia
- His name is a pun on "fugitive," which Ultra Violet assumes is what he says when introduced.
- His name in the German translation is "Flüchtigal," which is based on the German word for "Flightingale."
- The running gag involving Fugi-Dove, established in "The Absolute Worst," is that he is unrecognized despite being a criminal.
- This is referenced in "Ninjago Confidential" when P.I.X.A.L. doesn't recognize his name despite meeting him and learning his name in the former episode.
- In "Uncharted," P.I.X.A.L. does not question Lloyd on the name, meaning she remembers him sometime after.
- In "Return of the Ice Emperor," Ronin calls him 'some guy in a bird suit.'
- His shirt appears to be badly damaged, with a tear exposing his skin and what looks like stitching.
- He previously hated Jay the most and thought he was the absolute worst ninja, claiming Jay was the one who defeated him, though it's unknown if this is true or not.
- By the end of "The Absolute Worst," together with the Mechanic and Ultra Violet, Fugi-Dove agrees that Samurai X is the worst.
- He occasionally coos like a bird to mimic that of which his motif is based on.
- His brother copied him to try and get Zane and P.I.X.A.L. to remember him in "Ninjago Confidential".
- It is unknown what he was imprisoned for, as according to P.I.X.A.L., he doesn't have a criminal record.
- Chris "Doc" Wyatt explains that Fugi-Dove lacks a criminal record because he was so forgettable that even the officers who arrested him forgot to enter his information into the criminal database.[3]
- Adrian Petriw stated that he was imprisoned for "too many unpaid parking tickets."[4]
- This committed crime makes it similar to Moe De Luca from the video game LEGO City Undercover.
- In his fabricated story, he can fly. It is unknown if this is true or if it was just made up by him.
- Ultra Violet seems to believe that he can.
- He hasn't been seen interacting with his brother.
- Tommy Andreasen once joked that Fugi-Dove could have a show of his own.[5]
- He presumably has typoglycemia as he read a newspaper in "Level Thirteen", upside down.
- He likes to feed pigeons.[8][9]
- His Polish voice actor - Aleksander Sosiński, also voices Lloyd in The LEGO Ninjago Movie.
- In "Papergirl," there's a depiction of Fugi-Dove with large biceps graffitied onto a wall, this drawing was created by Joshua Deck and has been nicknamed "Fugi-Buff".
- When asked if Fugi-Dove is single, Tommy Andreasen answered: "Who would ever live up to his epicness?"[10]
- According to Tommy Andreasen, his hair is messy.[11]
- When asked whether Fugi-Dove is homosexual, Andreasen said he has no idea.[12]
- When asked whether there could be a season focused on Dareth with Fugi-Dove as the main villain, Andreasen responded "NO!"[13] and "I'm pretty sure FugiDove would be up for that. He would need to fund it though."[14]
- He presumably never had a good relationship with his mother, as he cries when Ronin mentions the word 'mamas'.
Gallery
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In Ninjago: Dragons Rising
Season 2
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Season 3
Translations
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Traditional) | 報喪鴿 |
| Czech | Uprhol |
| Finnish | Häkkilintu |
| French | Fugi-Dove |
| German | Flüchtigal |
| Hungarian | Sziki-Szárnyas |
| Spanish | Pichón-Man |
References
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1153308186268635137
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1352029090828734464
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3lj4cnnobmc2x
- ↑ https://youtu.be/RnYku6xts-w?t=541
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1352011523544244230
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1313263020924166148
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1518658032867160065
- ↑ "Level Thirteen"
- ↑ "Uncharted"
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1524651263912443904
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1526086139693699073
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1529209455845441536
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1529211917742514176
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1529396799189942275
- ↑ The Merge: Part 1