So I just saw a post on an art site where someone asked "Why does Klonoa look almost exactly like Tails?"... and it got me thinking. You know what? They're right, they do look almost exactly alike!
...except Klonoa has black fur.
...and he wears clothes.
...and carries a ring.
...and has long floppy ears.
...and only has one tail.
But other than that, they look the same!
(end sarcasm)