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“ | The animation software uses motion capture data, which we will collect from these optical sensors. Move around, Your Majesty.” |
— Dis Walney • Tooned Out |
Dis Walney is a famous animator well-renowned throughout Planet Popstar. The first time Dis Walney appeared was when he was actually the monster Anige in disguise. Tiff is very fond of Dis Walney, who inspires her to draw and paint pictures. He is only seen in the anime episode Tooned Out.
Physical Appearance[]
Dis Walney is a wise old man and a world-famous animator. He has brown hair, a brown moustache, a large nose, and brown eyebrows. He wears a red beret, a brown coat and a yellow shirt with an orange necktie underneath his coat. Interestingly, he is also of the same species as Tiff and Tuff.
Etymology[]
Dis Walney is a near anagram of Walt Disney; this references his role as a famous animator.
His Japanese name, オワルト・デゼニー (Owaruto Dezenī), comes from the phrase 終わると出銭 (owaru to dezeni), meaning "to disburse in the end." This phrase, when written in katakana, is very similar to "Walt Disney" when written in katakana, ウォルト・ディズニー (Woruto Dizunī)
Quotes[]
“ | Hmm, the scene needs more excitement. I need more energy, King!” |
— Dis Walney • Tooned Out |
Related Quotes[]
“ | Alright, boys, I'm sending you the ace of all animators. Allow me to introduce the legendary Dis Walney!” |
— N.M.E. Sales Guy • Tooned Out |
Trivia[]
- Dis Walney is based on the famous real-life animator and founder of The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney, who was also famous for creating his mascot, Mickey Mouse. Dis Walney's Japanese name greatly increases the similarity.
- Additionally, Walney bears a striking resemblance to the late Osamu Tezuka, a famed Japanese cartoonist who pioneered modern manga and is often seen as the Japanese equivalent of Walt Disney (who served as an inspiration for Tezuka).
- Unlike Chef Shiitake and Rowlin, who were also impersonated by monsters from Nightmare Enterprises in disguise, the real Dis Walney himself never appeared on the show. This is because in the Japanese version, it was mentioned that he was just a legend.