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Insomni is a distinctive Yo-kai from the Yo-kai Watch series, specifically an Ice-attribute member of the Eerie Tribe (later associated with the Onnen Tribe in some entries), originally introduced as a high Rank S entity before being adjusted to Rank A in subsequent games, and she embodies a spectral, otherworldly presence that blends ethereal beauty with an unsettling edge. Her appearance is strikingly genie-like and cyclopean, featuring pale purple skin that gives her an almost luminous, ghostly quality, dominated by a single large red eye rimmed with pale blue eyeshadow that seems to pierce through the observer with an intense, hypnotic gaze, while a single bold navy blue or indigo stripe cuts horizontally across her face like a permanent mark of her restless nature. Framing this singular eye is a cascade of long, flowing white hair styled into two prominent, horn-like upward sweeps or buns at the top of her head, secured neatly with navy blue ribbons that add a touch of elegant formality to her otherwise fluid form. Her attire consists of a form-fitting navy blue top or dress with a golden waistband and matching gold sash draped across her shoulders, creating a regal yet revealing silhouette with an impossibly low neckline that accentuates her alluring, slightly seductive design; her lower body transitions into a full navy blue ghostly tail or lower half ending in a flickering golden flame, emphasizing her supernatural, non-human essence and allowing her to float or drift with an air of effortless grace, much like a classic genie unbound by solid ground. In terms of personality, Insomni is portrayed as both playful and intimidating, firmly believing that life is far more enjoyable without the interruption of sleep, treating sleeplessness as a delightful game rather than a burden, and she harbors a particular fondness or obsession for cute things that softens her otherwise intimidating demeanor at times. Despite her attractive and somewhat fanservice-oriented design, she comes across as terrifying and confident when interacting with humans or other Yo-kai, often speaking in a dual-toned, echoing voice that adds to her eerie presence, and she can shift from lighthearted amusement at keeping others awake to more menacing threats, such as offering to put someone to sleep "forever" if they insist on resting, revealing a darker, more sadistic undercurrent beneath her fun-loving exterior; she is not overly aggressive but takes genuine pleasure in the chaos and fatigue she induces, viewing the resulting daytime drowsiness and zombie-like states of her victims as entertaining outcomes of her interference. Her core abilities revolve around her signature inspiriting power, where locking eyes with her or being targeted by the red energy beam or waves emitted from her single eye forces the victim into a state of profound insomnia, compelling them to stay awake all night—sometimes through subtle persuasion that makes them simply decide sleep is unnecessary, or more forcefully by overriding their body's natural need for rest—leading to exhaustion, impaired function, and eventual daytime collapse, while also significantly lowering their physical and mental stats in battle contexts. Beyond this, she possesses standard combat capabilities including physical attacks like Smack Down or Slap that deliver paired strikes, the Ice-attribute technique Blizzard for powerful freezing damage against single targets, and her Soultimate Move "Never Sleep Ever," which involves a piercing look that debuffs all enemies by reducing their stats across the board; she also has an "Insecure" skill that increases the likelihood of both dealing and receiving critical hits, reflecting a somewhat volatile combat style, and she is weak to Fire-attribute attacks as a counter to her Ice nature. Quirks of her character include her role as a recurring or occasional ally and antagonist figure in the anime, where she once inspirited an entire classroom (including the protagonist Nate/Keita) to stay up reading comics or simply refuse rest, resulting in a school full of baggy-eyed, lethargic students who resemble zombies the next day, only to be countered by sleep-inducing Yo-kai like Baku; she shows a graceful acceptance of defeat when overpowered, maintains a seductive tone and suggestive poses in certain victory animations (such as turning and shaking her tail), and serves practical functions in the games such as appearing in the Infinite Inferno's deeper circles or as a reinforcement in specific tunnels, while also being a required befriending target for unlocking certain powerful allies like Dandoodle or Shogunyan depending on the title. Overall, Insomni stands out as a memorable blend of alluring design, mischievous yet ominous personality, and thematically perfect sleep-denying powers that make her both a fun companion for those who embrace the night and a genuine nuisance—or threat—to anyone seeking rest, with her entire existence revolving around the idea that wakefulness is the ultimate form of enjoyment, even if it pushes her targets to the brink of collapse. Smogmella is a Rank A Wind-attribute Classic Yo-kai of the Mysterious tribe (later classified under the Uwanosora tribe in some later entries) introduced in the 2014 video game Yo-kai Watch 2, known in Japanese as Enraenra and based on the traditional yokai Enenra or Enraenra, a spectral being of smoke or mist that drifts like lightweight fabric and is said to appear near bonfires, chimneys, incense, or other sources of vapor, visible only to the pure of heart according to folklore; she evolves from the smaller Smogling at varying levels depending on the game (27 in Yo-kai Watch 2, 32 in Yo-kai Watch 3, or 38 in Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble) and can further fuse with an Essence of Evil to become the darker Wicked-tribe counterpart Badsmella, while also serving as a required Yo-kai for unlocking others such as Spoilerina or Shogunyan in certain titles. In appearance she is a feminine, humanoid figure composed of living smoke or vapor, with pale yellow or pale skin, half-open soulful sky-blue eyes framed by light blue eyelashes, and long flowing light-blue or sky-blue hair resembling soft clouds that often covers her left eye; she wears a light-grey or white kimono-like robe that hangs loosely over her shoulders, secured by a dull blue obi tied in a bow at the back, with sleeves and skirt ending in wispy, cloud-like tendrils that trail into a ghostly tail where legs might otherwise be, giving her an ethereal, floating presence as if she is constantly drifting on unseen currents rather than walking. Her vaporous nature allows her to reshape her form into almost anything she desires, though the elegant cloud-clad silhouette remains her clear favorite, and she can generate vast clouds of blinding fog or haze at will, which she uses both for concealment and for inspiriting others. Personality-wise she comes across as soft-spoken, gentle, polite, and somewhat playful or giggly, often punctuating her speech with light “hee hee” or “tee hee hee” laughter and expressing mild fatigue or a desire to rest (“Can I rest now?”), while also showing friendliness and a willingness to form bonds—when freed from a Crank-a-kai she cheerfully asks if the player wants to be besties, and when traded she remarks that the new town’s atmosphere is “a-MAY-zing”; she loves sweets (her favorite food category) and reacts positively with “That’s great!” to preferred treats, yet dislikes rice balls and gives a dismissive “Blah” to ordinary food. In combat and abilities she functions as a spirit-focused fighter with high Spirit and Speed stats, employing a basic Smack Down physical attack, the Wind-attribute Storm technique, the supportive Amazing Haze inspirit that envelops an ally in mysterious smoke to sharply raise their Spirit, and her signature Soultimate Move Upward Tornado (or Flipping Tornado), a powerful whirlwind that damages foes while humorously flipping skirts or messing up clothing; her passive Magic Mist skill steadily recovers Soul Meter for nearby or linked allies, making her a valuable support unit, and her soul further enhances Soul gauge recovery for adjacent friends. Quirks include her tendency to float rather than walk, her occasional low-energy moods (“Um… Today I just… Don’t have any energy…”), playful battle cries of “Smog!” interspersed with giggles, and a storyline moment in Yo-kai Watch 2’s past where she is temporarily inspirited by the Wicked Yo-kai Schemer, transforming into Badsmella and causing mischief at the Springdale Ironworks by blanketing construction workers in black haze that makes them lazy and uncooperative, leading to a hide-and-seek pursuit and battle before she is freed, apologizes, and departs with allies; random nicknames such as Ms. T, Smoglina, Mistella, or Eleanora further highlight her whimsical identity, while her overall demeanor remains that of a mildly mischievous yet ultimately kind and loyal vaporous spirit who prefers peaceful drifting and the company of friends over outright antagonism, embodying the graceful, ever-shifting essence of smoke itself across the various games and occasional anime cameos.