Fate Worse than Death: Being a performer in the Circus already isn't fun, but this is far, far worse - by the time a performer has fully abstracted, even Caine's Reality Warper powers can't save them. In other words, the abstracted are Deader than Dead in personality and has to be Killed Off for Real. Caine: Now now now, my dear, we can't have any of that foul language around here! The Amazing Digital Circus is a place to be enjoyed by all ages.

Name of Cain: His name is the version that ends with an "E", and he's described as a rogue A.I., albeit an Obliviously Evil one. Interestingly, the area behind the fake exit he created has a logo with " C&A" on it. Loss of Identity: As said by Caine, entering the circus forces them to inevitably confront a radically changed life. To demonstrate Pomni panics over forgetting her original name and Zooble's abandoned any gender identity because they've lost the concept of it. Jumping spider: a type of spider that jumps and could be used as a Halloween decoration or costume. Tombstone Teeth: His teeth usually appear as a single row of long rectangles, and don't separate even when he's talking (except when Zooble is choking him). Plot-Irrelevant Villain: The Gloinks were supposed to be Pomni's introductory adventure to familiarize her with the circus, but since she ends up dealing with Kaufmo abstracting, she never meets the Gloink Queen, relegating it to the pilot's B-plot and defeating the entire purpose behind the adventure.Jolly Roger: a pirate flag with a skull and crossbones on it that could be used to create a spooky Halloween theme. Second Law of Gender-Bending: In a very unconventional version, Zooble being put in a genderless body in the Circus has lead them to not identify as any gender (whether from abandoning a previous one or just not remembering it). Meaningful Name: Her name is the combination of "rag", referring to her being a rag doll, and Agatha, an Ancient Greek name meaning "good", alluding to her kind nature.

Repulsive Ringmaster: He's a mad, creepy-looking A.I. in charge of the titular circus, putting the human souls trapped there through torturous acts without much concern for, or awareness of, their physical or mental well-being. Visual Pun: Taking both his misleading sarcasm and only his lips moving when he talks into account, he can be said to be lying through his teeth. Emphasized when Zooble chokes him, as that's the only time in the pilot where his teeth aren't constantly closed together, so he gives a genuine reaction (in this case, pain from being choked). While the origins of the jester remain unknown, the importance of this ancient and perennial figure can be widely appreciated. Jesters are an essential part of any healthy society. In the 21st century, they can help enliven and improve both the business world and the political arena by being permitted to speak the truth and point out stupidity with impunity. Related to this point, I leave you with these remarks from Otto: Karmic Butt-Monkey: Gooseworx has stated that, out of all the people in the Circus, Jax deserves to be trapped there the most.

Thinking Tic: Caine drums his finger against his thigh when he thinks up the Gloink quest to get Pomni off the topic of the exit doors. Only Sane Woman: Well, she's clearly not playing with a full bag of marbles herself, but she still comes off as far more well-adjusted and friendly than the rest of the Circus performers, all of whom run the gamut from neurotic to cynical to downright mean.

Older Than They Look: The creator has clarified Pomni is 25 but her small stature, child-like face and wimpy demeanor has given some fans the impression she's a minor. Jax may have thought the same given he refers to her as "kid" shortly after meeting her despite being younger. The Hedonist: Jax's lifestyle is all about self-satisfaction. Which isn't a terrible idea given the risks of going insane from boredom, but most of his enjoyment comes from other's suffering, often at his hands. He's also the one who seems to enjoy eating food the most, despite not needing to.

Performers

Stepford Smiler: It's implied by the several broken happy masks on the walls in the aforementioned promotional image and in some concept arts , as well as her mentioning that her comedy mask is broken again that sadness is her real mood, and has to literally put on a mask for the show. Innocent Blue Eyes: Her eyes are a darker blue from her body and she doesn't seem to be antagonistic in the slightest. We have seen numerous examples of a jester advising or correcting his monarch and the recorded instances are particularly abundant in China. The Chinese records give us an idea of just how effective a jester could be in tempering the ruler’s excesses, for the occasions when his words of warning were either ignored or punished are heavily outnumbered by those when he was heeded and even rewarded. Screw This, I'm Outta Here: Attempts to do this during the "Gather the Gloinks" adventure. Unfortunately, Zooble themself is gathered by the Gloinks and is forced into the situation anyways.

Nice Girl: Out-and-out the kindest of the performers, Ragatha does her best to welcome Pomni into the fold and help her acclimate to the Circus, and apologizes when things start falling apart on her first day. Ambiguous Gender Identity: When asked if Zooble is non-binary due to being described as a gender-neutral "they", Gooseworx responded that Zooble has no idea what they're supposed to be, least of all what their own gender identity is. In response to the captions for the pilot formerly referring to them with a "he" at one point, Gooseworx later said that, while the script read "they", she believes they'd be fine with any pronouns.

Circus NPCs

Jousting lance: a long, pointed weapon used in medieval jousting tournaments, often used as a Halloween prop or decoration. Digital Abomination: After he abstracted, Kaufmo doesn't look like a clown anymore, but rather like a multi-eyed chimera who makes anyone he touches glitchy.