Franchise: Pikmin
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It's possible that each of the first 5 Pikmin's designs represent the 5 recognized senses:
• Smell: Red Pikmin have visible noses
• Taste: Blue Pikmin have visible mouths
• Sound: Yellow Pikmin have visible ears
• Touch: Purple Pikmin have hairs atop their head, possibly serving as feelers
• Sight: White Pikmin have large eyes.
• Smell: Red Pikmin have visible noses
• Taste: Blue Pikmin have visible mouths
• Sound: Yellow Pikmin have visible ears
• Touch: Purple Pikmin have hairs atop their head, possibly serving as feelers
• Sight: White Pikmin have large eyes.
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Olimar's Japanese name (オリマー Orima) is an anagram of Mario (マリオ). Similarly, Olimar's partner's name, Louie, is based on Luigi.