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Gum is a character from the Jet Set Radio series. She is a graffiti artist and member of the GG's. She is one of the main and many playable characters in Jet Set Radio, and teaches the player the basics in the series. She, along with Beat, are considered to be the mascots of the series as they are usually used to promote the games and are usually picked to represent the series in crossover content.
Appearance
Jet Set Radio
In Jet Set Radio, Gum dresses in a long green shirt, while wearing a mini white dress reading her name in Japanese over it. Gum also wears large white and green gloves with yellow stars on them. She wears gray, white, and green skates with red boosters at the back of them. Lastly, Gum wears a greenish bike helmet with padding, which contain 2 yellow stars, just like her gloves.
Jet Set Radio Future
In Jet Set Radio Future, Gum's attire is somewhat similar, but has heavy differences and is much more revealing as well. Instead of green being her main color, it is now turquoise or aqua green-blue. In comparison to her original look from JSR, she also sports kneepads and a bracelets on her arms.
History
Jet Set Radio
In Jet Set Radio, Gum is one of the the main characters of the series, and one of the many playable characters. She is introduced at the beginning of the game, as tests Beat on the basics of the street in the game, which is the tutorial for the player. She then proceeds to join Beat and the GG's. She, Beat and Corn are the 3 characters available from the start of the game.
Gum is a playable character in most of the levels in this game. She sets Cube's challenge to join the GG's.
Jet Set Radio Future
In Jet Set Radio Future, Gum is still a member of the GG's, being one of 3 available characters from the start alongside Corn and Yoyo. She retains her role of instructing the player on how to play the game properly and introduces the hint to Beat's location.
Other appearances
Sega Superstars Tennis
In Sega Superstars Tennis, Gum is one of the 16 playable characters in this game, and can be unlocked by completing the 12 mission in the Jet Set Radio world.
When her Superstar State is activated during the game, Gum can send in the Tokyo-to Police Force to take out the opposing team, only if the player hits the ball as Gum. Just like Beat, Gum's theme music is "Let Mom Sleep".
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
In Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Gum is one of the 24 main playable characters. Gum is playable after earning 105 stars in World Tour. Her character can be purchased in Moonlight Park, along with Gilius.
Gum's All-Star Move acts just like a blowfish would, however, it drops four broken hearts, leaving a trail behind her.
Sega Heroes
In Sega Heroes, Gum is a playable green rare hero who was added on October 15, 2018. She has the following gameplay characteristics:
Hero | Rarity | Skills | MAX Skill Mana Costs | Traits |
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Rare | Minty Cool Flavor Pop! Graffiti Trainer |
9 | Beyondering Barrage Classic Rebel Speedy Virtuous City |
Trivia
- Gum is the first introduced female character (and protagonist) in the Jet Set Radio franchise. She is also the first known female GG's member.
- In Sega Superstars Tennis, Gum is missing her Japanese name print on her shirt. This is actually how she looks in Jet Set Radio as in game, her name is on the back of her shirt, rather than the front like her artwork showcases.
Gallery
External links
- Gum's Jet Set Radio page on JetSetPedia/the Jet Set Radio Wiki.
- Gum's Jet Set Radio Future page on JetSetPedia/the Jet Set Radio Wiki.
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