Mokona Modoki

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Illustration of Soel (left) and Larg (right)

Mokona Modoki (モコナ＝モドキ, Mokona Modoki^?) is the name given to the two rabbit-like creatures from Clamp's sister series Tsubasa Chronicle and xxxHolic. The name Mokona Modoki (or simply Mokona) refers to any or both characters, as they are never called by their real names. The Black Mokona’s real name is Larg (ラーグ, Rāgu^?), while the White Mokona’s real name is Soel (ソエル, Soeru^?).

In the Japanese versions of both Tsubasa Chronicle and xxxHolic, Mika Kikuchi provides the voices of the two Mokonas. In English, Mokona is voiced by Carrie Savage.

In the Japanese and English version of Magic Knight Rayearth, Mokona is voiced by Kaeko Sakamoto.

1 History
2 White Mokona (Soel)
3 108 Secret Skills
4 Black Mokona (Larg)
5 Notes

[edit] History

Larg and Soel are copies of an original Mokona, who appears in Magic Knight Rayearth (another Clamp series). The two were created by Yûko Ichihara and Clow Reed (who appear to be aware of the existence of Sakura Kinomoto and all of the events in her world). One day, Yûko and Clow encountered the original Mokona, who was traveling through different worlds, and Mokona provided Yûko and Clow with the knowledge of alternate dimensions. After learning that one day a Sakura and Syaoran from an alternate world would come to their world to ask for help, Yûko and Clow created the two Mokonas, basing them on the original but with slight differences, such as difference in size and the ability to talk (whereas the original Mokona would only say "Puu!"). Each Mokona was also given an earring which matched the color of the gem on its forehead, about which Yûko and Clow said that they would know what to use them for when the times comes.

In Chapter 133 of Tsubasa, Yuuko explained to the TRC group that the two Mokonas were created in order to stop the plans of Fei Wong Reed's wishes.

The full story of the two Mokonas is told in Clamp’s Soel to Larg: Mokona=Modoki no Bouken (Soel and Larg: The Adventures of Mokona=Modoki).

[edit] White Mokona (Soel)

White Mokona in the animated Tsubasa series

White Mokona is the manju-bun -like creature from Clamp’s Tsubasa Chronicle that possess several astonishing abilities, such as traveling to different worlds, teleporting objects from one world to another, and sensing strong auras. Mokona was what Yûko gave Syaoran and the others in return for the prices they paid, enabling them to go to different worlds in the search for Sakura’s feathers, and as we later find out, without Mokona they wouldn’t be able to communicate (except for Syaoran and Sakura, as they are from the same world) due to the fact that they all come from different worlds and speak different languages. With the help of Black Mokona, Mokona is able to stay in contact with Yûko, and in the manga there is an illustration showing Mokona talking to Black Mokona in the background.

Mokona is also responsible for locating Sakura’s feathers, and whenever one is around it goes ‘mekkyon’ (scary face) for an instant, which alerts the others. Mokona is a very cheerful, optimistic and energetic being, and loves to tease Kurogane, who occasionally uses violence to get back at it. Similar to Larg, Soel has a strong fondness for alcoholic drinks. The name Soel comes from the rune Sôwilô meaning sun^{[citation needed]}.

[edit] 108 Secret Skills

Mokona has stated that it has 108 Secret Skills. So far the ones that have been revealed are:

Voice Imitation
Translator
Overdramatic Acting
Breaking In
Travel between worlds
Super Disguise
Seeing ghosts (White Mokona lacks this ability, only Black Mokona can see ghosts)
Understanding Lonely People
Super Suction Power (able to vary the strength)
Extreme magnetism
Super aspiration
Drawing Capabilities
Swallowing objects larger than itself
Time Traveling (as seen in the anime)
Feel the feather's wave
Clairvoyance
Flirting
Singing

[edit] Black Mokona (Larg)

Illustration of Black Mokona

Black Mokona isn’t quite as enthusiastic and energetic as White Mokona, but nevertheless a teaser, which results in a reaction from Watanuki similar to Kurogane's. Little is known about Mokona, except that it is able to see ghosts, something the White Mokona cannot do, and that its main purpose is to stay in contact with the White Mokona, so that Yûko can know where the group is and assist them if necessary. Also, Mokona is used for teleporting things to the White Mokona, which it does by swallowing them. Yuko has also remarked that of the two Mokona, the red earring on the white one possesses the ability to enhance magical power while the blue earring on black one has the ability to seal magical power.

Like Yuuko, Mokona loves to drink sake. The name Larg comes from the rune Laguz meaning water^{[citation needed]}.

[edit] Notes

Mokona was named after one of Clamp's members, Mokona (formerly Mokona Apapa).
Though the gender of neither Soel nor Larg is specified, there is dispute if the white one is either male because it has a liking for girls or female because of its offer to kiss Syaoran, Fai or Kurogane.
Tsubasa Chronicle: During their stay in the Piffle World, Syaoran entered himself as 'Mokona' in the race.
The name "Mokona Modoki" may be a Japanese pun meaning "fake Mokona" or "replica Mokona".
In an Omake, it is revealed that Mokona has a fear of Manju buns and Rice Balls.