User blog:Joshless/Mao Mao's sprinting

When saving Lucky, Mao Mao crosses a distance well over 3 meters* in just 3 frames. That clocks in at a speed of over 24 m/s, or more than 50 mph. Not only that, but Mao Mao maintains precise control over his body when moving at this speed, being able to make minute changes in his movement angles to snatch Lucky at the last possible moment.

Notes

All this in mind, it bears mentioning that Mao Mao's speed seems to be impacted by his mood. When flustered and exasperated (as seen in Not Impressed) Mao Mao's running skill greatly decreases, such to the point that he's incapable of catching up to a rather slow moving car.

Lastly, I say "well over"* for the following reasons.

Firstly, my measuring stick for Mao Mao's height is off. His body is stretched and slightly exaggerated due to the pose he's in and the motion he's making, meaning his height in this scene is likely a bit above 3 foot.

Secondly, Mao Mao doesn't move in a straight line across the screen. He moves upwards to catch Lucky, then downwards again to dodge the incoming monster (two decisions and motions that take place in less than a twenty-fourth of a second each, mind you). While the "true" distance traveled is likely not much greater, I felt this error was worth mentioning.