Meow

===

---

Meow (Me#$%*) (ミャウ, Myau)

Nickname(s): Mymyamo (real name), Meow (Dandy), Mew (family)

English Voice Actor: Joel McDonald Seiyuu (Japanese Voice Actor): Hiroyuki Yoshino

Race: Betelgeusian

Status: Alive

Overview: Mymyamo (nicknamed Meow ミャウ Myau) is one of Dandy’s eccentric friends. Despite his feline appearance, Meow isn’t a genetically engineered super-cat but rather an alien from the distant Planet Betelgeuse.

---

Contents

1. Appearance
2. Personality
3. Relationships
4. Episodes Featured
   • 4.1 Major Appearances
   • 4.2 Minor Appearances
5. Trivia
6. Gallery

---

Appearance

Meow's appearance is reminiscent of a cat, with his large, striking yellow eyes and tan fur. His hands, feet, belly, and the tip of his tail are grey, and a streak of brown fur runs like a shooting star from his scalp down to his back. His attire consists of a red cap, a light green garment he refers to as a sarong, a brown satchel for carrying his phone, and a pair of orange nursing Crocs.

---

Personality

Meow is the epitome of laziness, lounging around the Aloha Oe and indulging in his favorite activities: playing video games and reading manga. Though he contributes little to the group’s efforts, he often convinces himself that he plays a pivotal role by finding obscure alien information through social media (with varying levels of success).

Notorious for his immense appetite, Meow is a self-proclaimed ramen connoisseur. His diet consists largely of potato chips, cans of peach nectar, and a wide assortment of seafood, often sprinkling fish flakes on everything he eats. His hygiene, however, leaves much to be desired—aside from brushing his teeth, he rarely bathes, opting to lick himself clean (which only results in a fishy odor that his friends, Dandy and QT, find unbearable).

While Meow vehemently denies it, he has a penchant for perversion. He frequents BooBies (where Dandy first found him taking pictures of the waitresses), sleeps with a dakimakura, and is the only member of the Aloha Oe who consumes adult content, a fact Dandy and QT are both uncomfortable with.

Though not particularly bright—his school grades were consistently low—Meow does have a hidden talent for drawing. He once sketched a remarkably detailed image of his childhood dream: becoming a metalworker like his father.

Meow is also deeply addicted to his smartphone, using it to play games and upload photos of his travels to a social networking site that resembles Twitter. His handle is @Myau_Space☆Hunter, where he has a modest following.

---

Relationships

Initially, Dandy viewed Meow as a lazy freeloader, leading to a somewhat strained relationship between the two. Early on, their interactions often revolved around mocking each other’s misfortunes.

Meow, too, harbored some animosity toward Pup, especially after feeling like Dandy had put more effort into her name than his. However, following her death, Meow was deeply saddened and confessed he secretly wished to befriend her, enjoying the idea of playing with her the way Dandy did.

As the eldest son of a large family on Betelgeuse, Meow was expected to take over the family’s metalworking business. While he once idolized his father and tried to follow in his footsteps, he eventually grew disillusioned with the monotony of life on his home planet and left for a life of adventure in space. His father, though initially disappointed, has since taken pride in his son’s intergalactic journey, even bragging about his son’s adventures to anyone who will listen. Their relationship was mended after a visit to Betelgeuse, with his father fully supporting Meow's choice to follow his dreams.

Meow once had a crush on Katie, a Betelgeusian girl he knew from high school, but his hopes were dashed when he drunkenly flirted with her, only to discover she was a lesbian.

Meow also maintains friendships with two unnamed Betelgeusian friends from his middle school days and has a variety of online followers, including @Sobakasu (Freckles) and @Kishimen (Noodles).

---

Episodes Featured

Major Appearances:

• Live With the Flow, Baby
• The Search for the Phantom Space Ramen, Baby
• Occasionally Even the Deceiver is Deceived, Baby
• Sometimes You Can't Live With Dying, Baby
• The War of the Undies and Vests, Baby
• The Lonely Pooch Planet, Baby
• There's Always Tomorrow, Baby
• Nobody Knows the Chameleon Alien, Baby

Minor Appearances:

• A Merry Companion is a Wagon in Space, Baby
• A Race in Space is Dangerous, Baby
• Plants are Living Things, Too, Baby
• I'm Never Remembering You, Baby
• Even Vacuum Cleaners Fall in Love, Baby

---

Trivia

• Meow hails from a large family with six siblings: three brothers, two sisters, and an infant whose gender remains a mystery.
• Though his real name, Mymyamo, is common among Betelgeusians, neither Dandy nor QT can pronounce it correctly. They have thus taken to calling him "Meow" because of his cat-like appearance.
• Meow's social media presence might have caught the attention of Bea, who used a picture of Dandy on Meow’s account to track his location. After that, the Gogol Empire seemed to track Dandy’s whereabouts based on Meow's social media updates. Bea may have started following Meow specifically to keep tabs on his posts.

===

Psychological Analysis:

1. Disillusionment and Escapism:

Meow’s decision to leave Betelgeuse and pursue a life in space can be interpreted as an escape from a world that he found monotonous and unfulfilling. Growing up as the eldest son in a family with expectations for him to take over the family metalworking business, Meow likely experienced pressure to follow in his father’s footsteps. His initial idolization of his father suggests a strong attachment to his role model. However, as he matured, he likely became disillusioned with the repetitive nature of the family business, leading to his decision to leave home.

The fact that he finds space travel exciting and thrilling suggests a deep-seated desire for freedom and self-determination, away from the constraints of familial and societal expectations. Meow's life in space represents a form of escape from a life he found predictable and suffocating, thus fueling his desire for adventure and exploration.

2. Perpetual Immaturity and Avoidance of Responsibility:

Meow exhibits behavior that reflects a psychological avoidance of maturity and responsibility. Despite his age, he acts far younger than his years. His laziness, obsession with video games, and obsession with trivial pursuits like collecting social media followers indicate an ongoing refusal to face the harsh realities of adulthood. Meow’s relationship with food is a form of comfort—his copious consumption of ramen, chips, and peach nectar may be seen as a coping mechanism for stress, boredom, or an inability to emotionally mature. His preference for food that is easy and quick to consume reflects his avoidance of more complex tasks, paralleling his refusal to confront personal or existential challenges.

The fact that Meow is obsessed with things like ramen, manga, and video games suggests that he has created a comforting, fantastical world in which he can avoid his problems and obligations. The reality of space, though grand and exciting, still doesn’t offer him the emotional growth he might need, and instead, he clings to familiar, childish distractions.

3. Low Self-Esteem and Insecurity:

Meow’s low intellectual capacity, which is highlighted by his low grades and lack of ambition, may point to issues of self-worth and internalized inadequacy. He doesn’t appear to be overly self-critical—on the contrary, he often convinces himself that he plays an essential role in the group, finding information on rare aliens through social media (which often leads to failure). However, deep down, Meow may suffer from feelings of inadequacy, attempting to mask his insecurities by projecting an image of someone who is "helpful" or "important."

Meow's attempt to hide his lack of intelligence and maturity by overcompensating with frivolous behaviors (like flirting with Katie despite not understanding her sexuality) shows that he doesn't fully understand how others perceive him. This denial of his shortcomings likely stems from deep-rooted feelings of insecurity. His internal dialogue might constantly compare himself to others, questioning why he doesn’t seem to be "good enough."

4. Emotional Stagnation and Disconnection:

Despite being part of a crew, Meow often seems emotionally disconnected from others. His apparent lack of empathy towards Dandy’s situation, for instance, or his inability to emotionally connect with Pup until her death, suggests that Meow struggles with expressing his own feelings and understanding those of others. His grief over Pup’s death, despite his initial dislike of her, is poignant but late—his delayed recognition of their potential friendship might indicate that he struggles to process his emotions until an event forces him to face them. This could point to repressed emotions and a difficulty in expressing vulnerability.

Meow also tends to retreat into his world of comfort, like his smartphone or his obsession with eating, whenever he is faced with emotional discomfort. This withdrawal is a coping mechanism, allowing him to avoid dealing with his emotional world.

---

Physiological Analysis:

1. Lethargy and Physical Neglect:

Meow's laziness is one of his defining characteristics. He’s lethargic, eats a lot of junk food, and avoids personal hygiene (with the exception of brushing his teeth). His reluctance to bathe and his preference for licking himself clean is indicative of a lack of self-care, which aligns with his deeper psychological disengagement. Physically, Meow is out of shape, and his disinterest in maintaining physical well-being mirrors his emotional neglect.

His physical appearance, while still feline-like and cute, also suggests that his self-care habits are poor. The grey and brown fur markings could metaphorically represent the "grayness" of his emotional state—he's neither fully engaged in the world around him nor completely detached from it. His unkempt appearance is a reflection of his broader inability to care for himself on a deeper, psychological level.

2. Stress and Physiological Effects of Disconnection:

Given that Meow avoids responsibility, emotional engagement, and growth, there may be underlying stressors that affect his physiology. While he masks his inner tension with food, laziness, and isolation, prolonged stress or emotional repression can manifest in physical ways, such as weight gain (through junk food consumption), poor skin health, or fatigue. Meow’s choice to deal with stress through escapist behaviors, such as sleeping with a dakimakura or playing video games, may be a temporary solution but likely contributes to his sense of physical stagnation.

His disconnection from his own emotions may also manifest in a suppressed immune system. As his habits of neglecting hygiene, indulging in unhealthy food, and avoiding exercise continue, they likely contribute to long-term physical consequences like fatigue, minor illnesses, and overall decreased health.

---

Theories on Meow’s Inner Thoughts and Feelings:

1. Desire for Freedom and Identity: Meow likely feels an inner conflict between the expectations of his family and his desire for independence. While his decision to leave Betelgeuse was driven by a wish for freedom, it’s possible that he still yearns for validation from his family, particularly his father. Meow might feel caught between the man he could have been (a metalworker like his father) and the man he wants to be (a carefree space traveler). He might secretly wonder if he made the right choice, but rather than confront those feelings, he buries them beneath distractions.

2. Fear of Rejection and Loneliness: Meow’s interactions with others suggest that he may have deep-rooted fears of rejection, which lead him to mask his vulnerabilities. His passive-aggressive attitude toward Pup’s death or his awkward flirtation with Katie suggest that he desires closeness but lacks the emotional maturity to form meaningful relationships. His phone and social media obsession could be a way for him to seek attention and approval from others without putting himself in a position where he could be emotionally vulnerable.

3. Self-Doubt and Lack of Direction: Though outwardly confident, Meow's constant need to avoid challenges could stem from a deep-seated fear of failure. His constant diversion into mindless distractions (video games, social media, eating) could be a mechanism to avoid facing the possibility that he might not measure up to the people around him. At his core, Meow might fear that he lacks the drive or intelligence to make meaningful progress in his life. He may feel adrift in the vastness of space, uncertain of his place in the universe, which explains why he clings so desperately to easy comforts.

===

Dandy, also known as Space Dandy, is the main character of Space Dandy. He's an alien hunter with big dreams of owning a chain of restaurants called BooBies, although he's not very skilled at his job. Dandy is charismatic and carefree but can be dim-witted at times. He travels with his companions, QT, a robot, and Meow, an alien, aboard the spaceship Aloha Oe. Dandy is the leader of the crew, and his ship can transform into a robot called Hawaii Yankee. Despite his flaws, Dandy has a good heart and often helps those in need, especially women. He also has mysterious abilities, including the power to travel between dimensions.

Appearance Dandy is a tall, athletic man with jet-black hair styled into a pompadour. He wears a red shirt, a grey-blue sukajan jacket, navy pants, and large boots. His outfit features a gold communicator bracelet, and he also has a talisman around his neck. He usually stands with a relaxed posture, hands in his pockets.

Personality Dandy is carefree, often lazy, and acts like a delinquent. He's not afraid to neglect his crew and can be self-centered, but he has moments of kindness, especially toward women. Despite being a terrible alien hunter, he helps people and sometimes shows a deeper side of himself. His relationships with Meow, QT, and others fluctuate throughout the series.

Abilities Dandy is a poor fighter and marksman but is quick on his feet and skilled in piloting the Aloha Oe's transforming robot. He’s also a great surfer and can navigate debris with ease. Dandy possesses mysterious abilities, such as the power to move between different dimensions, and is hinted to have no DNA—his body is made of a god-like particle called Pyonium. This may explain his ability to survive and traverse universes.

===

Planet Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse is the home planet of the Betelgeusians and is known for being the largest consumer of dried fish flakes in the universe, according to Meow. There are 65 billion registered Betelgeusians, most of whom live on the planet.

Attributes Betelgeuse is part of a binary planet system, orbiting near a larger planet. It's smaller in size compared to its neighbor, with most of its surface covered in water. The planet has an Earth-like atmosphere and climate, with temperatures around 27°C (80°F) during one episode.

Trivia

• Dandy and his crew were stuck in a time loop on Betelgeuse for 116 days.
• Meow's hometown on Betelgeuse has a place called the "Jal-Mart," which is based on the real-life JUSCO mart chain found in East Asia.
• The area of Betelgeuse shown in the series resembles rural Japan.

===

BooBies

BooBies is an intergalactic restaurant chain, also called a "Breastaurant." Dandy loves hanging out there, and his dream is to visit every location and buy the chain. Meow also enjoys the restaurant and is shown taking inappropriate photos of the waitresses in the first episode.

Known Workers

• Honey
• Rose Reginald

Trivia BooBies is similar to the real-life Hooters chain, with waitresses dressed in outfits resembling both Hooters and Playboy bunny attire.

===

Pup Pup is a dog Dandy found on the planet Machinia in Episode 8. She’s believed to be Laika, the first dog to orbit Earth. Initially wary of humans, she became friends with Dandy after he used a translator to understand her. Pup passed away peacefully after spending time with Dandy, leaving him heartbroken. He later gave her a funeral by building a rocket coffin.

Appearance Pup has beige fur with a brown patch on her back and head, and deep brown ears.

Trivia

• Dandy named her "Pup" after a dessert at BooBies.
• She's the first non-alien encounter in the series.
• If she was Laika, it explains her fear of humans.
• The Machinians might have extended her life.
• Dandy apologized to her in a Japanese-style bow.

===

Meow's Dad (ミャウの父 Myau no Chichi)

• Race: Betelgeusian
• Height: 5’8”
• Status: Alive

Meow's Dad is the father of Meow and his siblings, living on Planet Betelgeuse where he runs a metalworking factory with his wife and kids. He comes from a family of metalworkers.

As the eldest son, Meow was expected to take over the family business. He once idolized his father and dreamed of becoming a metalworker too. However, as he grew older, Meow chose to pursue a different path, preferring life in space. Although disappointed, Meow’s dad supported his son's decision and often boasted about Meow's adventures in space.

Trivia: During a time loop, Meow works with his father and creates a warped screw. At the end of the episode, his dad holds up the screw, though it’s unclear how he still has it after the time loop reset.

===

Meow has six younger siblings. He has two sisters and four brothers, one of whom is an infant who is seen with their mother at all times.

===

Meow's Mom ミャウの母 Myau no Haha

Meow's Mom Race: Betelgeusian Affiliation: 5’6” Status: Alive

Meow's Mom (ミャウの母, Myau no Haha) is the mother of Meow and his siblings. She lives in the family house on Planet Betelgeuse. She wasn't given a name in the episode, neither was her husband.

She has a total of seven children, five sons and two daughters. she is a stay-at-home housewife, taking care of her family and her home. she’s always seen with her infant son, looking after him at all times. she wears a kimono and a wash-rag over her hair.

she‘s often seen as kind-hearted and caring.

===

Katie ケイティ Keiti

Katie

Race: Betelgeusian Status: Alive

Katie (ケイティ Keiti) is a Betelgeusian and high school friend of Meow. She works as a waitress at the bar Meow's Dad typically frequents. Meow had an outstanding crush for Katie but this was soon broken after Meow joked that he and Katie should get married while being drunk. She quickly shot the idea down, revealing that she was a lesbian and dating her boss.

Appearance Katie has blonde hair, fashioned into a bob cut. She wears a simple violet dress and accessorizes with a pearl necklace.

Trivia Meow reveals Katie was the school idol during his year in junior high.

===

Meow's Junior High Friends

• English Voice Actor: Marcus D. Stimac
• Race: Betelgeusian
• Status: Alive

Meow's Junior High Friends are his old classmates from Planet Betelgeuse. Their names are not mentioned. They helped the Aloha Oe crew escape a time loop by suggesting they research using "Wahoo Answers" in a rap.

Appearances:

• The thinner friend has pale orange fur with darker markings, including a large spot around his left eye. He wears glasses, a grey flat cap, teal jacket, dark blue Crocs, and a messenger bag.
• The fatter friend has cream fur with greyish-brown markings and a notable M-shaped mark on his forehead. He wears a red beret, yellow sarong, dark green Crocs, and a fanny pack.

Personalities:

• Both are relaxed, snack often, and enjoy video games.
• The thinner one owns a flashy car and they both enjoy rapping.

===

QT is a robot vacuum on the Aloha Oe ship, chosen by Dandy. He claims to be a powerful machine but is outdated, needing recharges and using an alien dictionary.

Appearance: QT is a small, round yellow robot with a blue face and black eyes. He has retractable arms for vacuuming and rolls on wheels. Though his design is gender-neutral, he's referred to as male in one episode.

Personality & Relationships: QT is serious, responsible, and often acts like a mom to the crew, cooking and cleaning. He cares about Dandy and Meow, protecting them when needed.

• Dandy: QT is Dandy’s robot friend. Dandy teases him but values him.
• Meow: QT thinks Meow is lazy but they get along.

Major Appearances: QT appears in many episodes, including "Live With the Flow, Baby" and "Even Vacuum Cleaners Fall in Love, Baby."

Trivia:

• QT breaks the fourth wall often.
• His gender is clarified in one episode as male.
• His name is a reference to a robot from Isaac Asimov's I, Robot.
• He makes a cameo in Carole & Tuesday.

===