Admirer
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Admirer | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ジェリーマン |
| Romaji | Jierīman |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localization | JellyMan |
The Admirer is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V. It is a jelly-like monster that can take on the form of anyone in the party, complete with their copied stats and abilities. Its name is a pun based on the words "admire" and "mire".
Characteristics[edit]
Admirers are amorphous, gelatinous monsters that have the uncanny ability to replicate the strength, appearance, and fighting skills of adventurers. Even before they transform, they can solidify their bodies to protect themselves from harm. The admirer is a blob-like monster, but despite all appearances it is actually quite springy in nature. The original appearance of the admirer was red in colour, but on all subsequent appearances the colour was changed to a shade of neon green. According to their monster description in IX, their green colouration is a result of being raised by bubble slimes. In later games, the admirers have lost their ability to replicate adventurers, instead gaining the ability to weaken their opponents with magic.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
| Admirer (ジェリーマン Jierīman) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
320 | 30 | 95 | 30 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 120 | 550 | 85 | N/A | |
| Bestiary No. | #107 |
| Spell(s) | Morph (Will not mimic humans.) |
| Skill(s) | None |
| Location(s) | Riteof Passage Stairway to Zenithia Mt. Zugzwang |
| Item dropped | Mini medal1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * | |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * | |
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 0% | |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * | |
| 20% | 100% | 67% | 0% | |
| Poof resistance | Poison resistance * | Fuddle resistance | Snooze resistance * | |
| 20% | 67% | 20% | 67% | |
| Dazzle resistance * | Sap resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Stun resistance * | |
| 20% | 20% | 67% | 67% | |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
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NOTE: only tamed monsters will be copied, never human party members.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
| Admirer (ジェリーマン Jierīman) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
 |
330 | 10 | 99 | 60 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 70 | 105 (PS1) 158 (3DS) |
100 (PS1) 150 (3DS) |
1⁄64 | |
| Bestiary No. | #126 |
| Spell(s) | Morph |
| Skill(s) | Defend |
| Location(s) | Dig Site - Underground Coral Cave region (present, after the Demon King's resurrection) |
| Item(s) Dropped | Silver platter1⁄64 |
| Evasion | Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * |
| 0⁄64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * |
| 0% | 70% | 0% | 100% |
| Strike/Rock Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 50% | 100% |
| Poof Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Burning Breath Resistance | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 100% | 50% | 80% | 50% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance * | Ban Dance Resistance |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | 100% |
| Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * | Army Resistance * | |
| 100% | 15% | 0% | |
| 3DS version changes |
| None |
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
| Admirer (ジェリーマン Jierīman) |  |
| Model | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
120 | 16 | 102 |
| Defence | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 85 | 75 | 440 | 168 |
| Bestiary no. | #099 |
| Family | Elemental |
| In-game description | Monsters made of amorphous goo that are best subdued with spells. Try frying or freezing them for the best results. Their green bodies are apparently the result of being raised by bubble slimes after misplacing their parents. |
| Spell(s) | Blunt |
| Skill(s) | Defend |
| Location(s) | The Plumbed Depths Grotto (Volcano, rank 1) |
| Item(s) dropped | Lava lump1⁄32 Corundum1⁄64 |
| Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | Blast/Lightning Resistance * |
| -25% | -25% | 0% | 0% |
| Rock Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Whack Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * |
| 50% | 100% | 75% | 50% |
| Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance * |
| 50% | 25% | 25% | 50% |
| Deceleratle Resistance * | Spooky Aura Resistance* | Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| Charm Resistance * | |||
| 75% | |||
Dragon Quest X[edit]
Admirers appeared from the beginning of the game. They no longer defend themselves, but they will still cast Blunt to weaken any attackers as in the previous game. Admirers are usually hidden on the field and cannot be seen normally unless a player equips the Underground goggles accessory or with the help of the Fortune Teller's passive ability to see hidden enemies through divination.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
| Admirer (ジェリーマン Jierīman) |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
 |
 |
1,420 | 460 |
| Max Attack | Max Defence | Max Agility | Max Wisdom |
| 380 | 330 | 580 | 510 |
| Bestiary No. | #342 |
| Rank | B |
| In-game description | Wobbly-bodied blobs who are locked in an eternal battle with slimekind to see which is in fact the springiest of the two species |
| Talents | Enigma (lv. 1) HP Booster I (lv. 20) Drain Dodger (lv. 40) |
| Guaranteed traits | Paralysing Touch (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Paralyser (lv. 20) Bossesbane (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Trooper (lv. 1) Insensitive Skin (lv. 1) Rando-Panic (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon ( ) |
| Items | Sage's elixir (Common) Seed of wisdom (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart | X  (Either parent is B-rank.) |
| Notable synthesis |  X  = |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | -25% | 0% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 50% | 25% |
| Dark Resistance * | Debilitation Resistance* | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% |
| MP Absorption Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * | Sleep Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | -25% | 0% |
| Stun Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | ||
| 25% | 50% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 0% | |||
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
Admirer appeared in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" as a super rare card exclusive for Merchant leaders.
In Other Languages[edit]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Cenagal mimético | Spanish for "mimetic bog/quagmire". |
 Français | Viscaire | Derived from the French visqueux. |
 Deutsch | Matschmagier | From the German Matsch and Magier. |
 Italiano | Poltiglion | Derived from the Italian poltiglia. |
Gallery[edit]
A Jellyman in X.
Rivals card
Walk model.
An admirer in Keshi Keshi.
