He is mostly seen wearing a black, long-sleeve shirt, white gloves, red shorts (slightly similar to Mickey Mouse's iconic short overalls), and brown shoes. He always has a determined expression in the face of danger. His face consists of eyes that are very close together with black pie-cut pupils, and a small red nose. With that being said, this Cuphead Show review is not meant to dethrone Cuphead as the face of the franchise, but to give recognition to a well-written, relatable character in video games and animation.As his name suggests, Cuphead's head is a wide cup with milk inside, topped with a red and white striped straw. Now in the age of MOBAs and team-based games, I automatically take the role of tank or healer because I want to support my brothers in the same way Mugsy supports Cuphead.Īmidst the tribulations and triumphs, Mugman reminds us that you must take pride in playing second fiddle when the main player is someone you care about dearly. I was left to my own CD of Tigger’s Honey Hunt while jealously watching everyone else play NBA Live 2003 and Actua Tennis.
Growing up with four siblings, I was always the odd one out, especially in gaming. As cheesy as it sounds, he really does love his brother, and I feel that way too. Though seen as just a deuteragonist, the show highlights Mugman’s clear intentions of being the right-hand man who just rolls with the punches. Weirdly enough, I do think that’s the point of his portrayal. In the very first scene where Elder Kettle passes out pancakes, the character comes off as a clumsy and miserable version of Cuphead who fails to catch his fresh batch. As the youngest of five brothers, I can definitely relate to Mugsy and his side character lifestyle. In case you didn’t know, Mugman is the default “player two” character in the video game, akin to Luigi in the Super Mario Bros. Regardless of the situation, Mugman prevails as a character because he adapts beyond his flaws, molding himself to be a reliable partner for Cuphead. Scared of ghosts? He’ll spend a night in a creepy cemetery. Facing the raging tides? He’ll boost his confidence with Dirk Dangerous goggles. In contrast to Cuphead’s static hero facade, Mugsy trudges through his low points and comes out as a more dynamic character who changes for the better. Is this the neverending curse carried by the blue-nosed character? Not exactly. He’s a cup (or mug) with flaws Credit: Netflixĭespite his intellect and firm beliefs, Mugman is a flawed character, plagued with confidence issues and stage fright. You can actually call him a hero’s hero at this point. Right off the bat, Mugsy cements his role as the one who always bails out his debonair sibling. During the chase scene with the Devil, Cuphead fessed up and said that it was all his fault that they were in this situation, to which Mugsy wholeheartedly agreed. This reality is even evident to themselves as brothers. While the so-called hero was slamming balls at the skeeball machine, Mugman noticed that the carnival was actually a front for the Devil’s soul-stealing business. The creators of the show were very deliberate in making Mugsy more than just a little bro right from the first episode, “Carn-Evil”. Cuphead may spearhead the thrilling moments of this dynamic duo, but Mugman is the essential lifeline to his elder brother’s reckless actions.
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While the original 2017 video game saw the duo tumbling across Steamboat Willie-inspired locations and blasting big bad enemies, the series brings Cuphead and Mugsy to life with snappy quips and conversations about ice cream, as well as brotherly love.Īfter binging the cartoon over the weekend, I must say that Mugman is the low-key star of the show, and here’s why.Ī love letter to Mugman disguised as a Cuphead Show review Mugman is the responsible brother Credit: Netflixĭon’t let the show’s title fool you. Netflix delivers another stunning video game series adaptation with The Cuphead Show.įollowing the fantasy melodramas of game-based animations Dota Dragon’s Blood and Arcane, The Cuphead Show serializes the hilarious misadventures of Cuphead and his younger, straight-strawed brother, Mugman.
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