Parappa, is a paper-thin rapping dog and the titular protagonist of the franchise. His adventures usually lead to difficult situations which he counters with his catchphrase, "I gotta believe!" and pulls through. He can be generally described as outgoing, optimistic, and cheerful. He can easily be demotivated, which puts him in an insecure state of mind, to resolve this, he believes in himself, and he feels better again. He is a more helpful character who also somewhat acts as the like Kaito Momota of this story.