Moogle

Moogle
Final Fantasy character
Concept art of a typical moogle from Final Fantasy IX.
First appearance	Final Fantasy III
Created by	Koichi Ishii

Moogles (モーグリ, mōguri) are a fictional species of diminutive, sentient creatures and a recurring element of the Final Fantasy video game franchise, starting with their initial appearance in Final Fantasy III. They also appear in the Mana and Kingdom Hearts series.^[1] Moogles serve a variety of purposes in the various games in which they appear. They sometimes provide opportunities to record game progress or access shops; occasionally they assist in battle or may even become a playable character.

Moogles became a popular character amongst fans and critics, and are considered one of the mascots of Final Fantasy. Their original appearance and role was largely praised, although their change in design for the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy sub-series was contentious.^{[citation needed]}