King of All Cosmos Request

Lore & Background

The King of All Cosmos is defined by his boundless optimism and lack of self-awareness regarding his own size. Despite being incredibly small compared to everyday objects, he commands a massive following of subjects, but it is the Prince and cousins who roll the katamari ball, not the King or his subjects. His personality remains consistently cheerful throughout the franchise, often ignoring the absurdity of rolling up cars, buildings, or even people, viewing every object as a necessary component for cosmic restoration.

In Their Own Story

The silence of the void was broken only by the hum of the Great King's voice echoing through the throne room. 'My son,' he said, his eyes red with tears that had long since dried, 'the stars are gone.' The tiny king looked up at the empty black canvas above, where once a million points of light danced. He adjusted his crown, which was slightly too big for his head, and nodded solemnly. With a determined smile that belied the magnitude of the task, he stepped onto the launch pad. 'I will roll them back into existence,' he declared, ready to turn the mundane debris of Earth into the brilliance of the night sky.

Reader's Guide

In the campaign, the player assumes the role of the King of All Cosmos, tasked by his father with recreating the stars destroyed in a cosmic accident. The gameplay involves rolling a sticky ball called a katamari to collect objects of increasing size, starting from small items like pens and eventually encompassing buildings and mountains. As the katamari grows larger, it can absorb bigger objects, allowing the player to reach new areas and fulfill specific size requirements set by the Great King. Each successful roll creates a star in the night sky, gradually restoring the universe's beauty. The narrative drives the player through various levels on Earth and other planets, emphasizing creativity and scale. This mission is vital because without these new stars, the universe remains dark and lifeless. The King's success not only restores the cosmos but also heals his father's grief, proving that even the smallest efforts can have a massive impact.

Did You Know?

• The King of All Cosmos's backstory is not detailed in the games; there is no canon support for him originally being a prince who inherited the throne due to the Great King's inability to cope with loss.
• His signature crown is often depicted as slightly oversized, emphasizing his diminutive stature compared to the objects the Prince rolls.
• In later games like Katamari Forever, the Prince travels beyond Earth to other planets and even into space to collect items for larger stars, while the King remains in the royal palace or observatory.
• The character's voice acting varies by region, but his enthusiastic and innocent tone remains consistent across all language versions.