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List ofMariofranchise characters

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For the main characters that appear inMario-adjacent franchiseDonkey Kong,seeList ofDonkey Kongcharacters.

TheMariofranchiseis avideo game seriescreated byNintendo.Nintendo is usually thedeveloperand publisher of the franchise's games, but various games are developed by third-party companies, such asHudson SoftandIntelligent Systems.Games in theMariofranchise primarily revolve around the protagonistMarioand often involve the trope ofBowseras the antagonist kidnappingPrincess Peach,with Mario then rescuing her. Many characters have goals or plot arcs that vary between series; for example, theLuigi's Mansiongames focus onLuigiridding a haunted building of ghost-like creatures known as Boos, andWariostars ingamesthat center around his greed and desire for money and treasure.

Characters of theMariofranchise
A selection ofMariocharacters drawn by Shigehisa Nakaue. From left to right:Paratroopa,Boo,Goomba,Yoshi,Rosalina,Princess Peach,Bowser,Mario,Luigi,Toad,Princess Daisy,Wario,Cheep Cheep,Waluigi.
First appearanceDonkey Kong(1981)
Created byNintendo

The franchise began withDonkey Kongin 1981, whereMario,Donkey Kong,andPaulineoriginated. Japanese video game designerShigeru Miyamotobuilt them off the base of characters fromPopeye.Unable tolicensethe characters, Miyamoto made later changes to their appearances and personalities, such as a more lighthearted tone. Due to the breakthrough critical and commercial success ofDonkey Kong,Mario reappeared inMario Bros.in 1983, which introduced Mario'stwin brotherLuigi, andSuper Mario Bros.in 1985, which introducedToadalongside numerous enemies, with Bowser and Princess Peach replacing Donkey Kong and Pauline, respectively.

Each series has introduced numerous characters, many of them recurring. Some have starred in their own games or in supporting roles. The games all typically share common enemies.

Primary protagonists

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Mario

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Main article:Mario

Mario[a](voiced byKevin Afghani) is the main character of theMariofranchise and the mascot ofNintendoas a whole. He originally appeared in 1981'sDonkey Kongas "Jumpman", designed by Shigeru Miyamoto.[1]While Mario was initially acarpenter,he later took the role of aplumber.[2]From 1992 to 2023, Mario was voiced byCharles Martinet.[3]In most ofhis appearances,Mario rescues adamsel in distress(oftenPrincess Peach) from an antagonist (oftenBowser).[4]Mario's younger brother isLuigi,[5]and his greedy rival isWario.[6]Yoshiserves as Mario's steed in several games, includingSuper Mario World.[7]Since his introduction, Mario's abilities include jumping, such as onto an enemy's head as an attack.[1]Mario usespower-ups,such as theSuper Mushroom(which allows him to grow larger and survive an additional hit), the Super Star (which grants him temporary invincibility), and theFire Flower(which allows him to throwfireballs).[1]Several power-ups grant Mario the ability to fly, such as the Super Leaf fromSuper Mario Bros. 3.[8]According toGuinness World Records,Mario is the second most recognizable video game character afterPac-Man.[9]Mario has seen numerous cultural appearances, such as duringthe closing ceremonyof the2016 Summer Olympics,whereJapanese prime ministerShinzō Abeappeared dressed as the character.[10]Mario has appeared as the protagonist in two feature films: the live-actionSuper Mario Bros.in 1993 and the animated box office hitThe Super Mario Bros. Moviein 2023.[11]

Luigi

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Main article:Luigi

Luigi[b](voiced byKevin Afghani) is the younger twin brother ofMario,[5]who Luigi feels a sense ofenvyandreverencetowards.[12]In the 1983 gameMario Bros.,Luigi was introduced as the secondplayer character,with many similarities to Mario.[13]While he was initially identical to Mario, he began developing differences inSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels(1986), which gave him a higher and further jump at the expense of responsiveness and precision.[14]In the North American version ofSuper Mario Bros. 2(1988), Luigi was given a taller and thinner appearance than Mario, which played a key role in shaping his modern appearance.[1][12]Luigi's first starring role was in 1993'sMario Is Missing!,though he played only minor roles in subsequent games until 2001 withLuigi's Mansion,where he plays the role of a frightened, unsure, and goofy protagonist attempting to save his brother.[12]TheYear of Luigiwas celebrated in 2013, which saw manyLuigigamesreleased to commemorate the character's 30th anniversary.[15]

Princess Peach

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Main article:Princess Peach

Princess Peach Toadstool[c](voiced by Samantha Kelly) is theprincessof theMariofranchise'sMushroom Kingdom.In themain series games,she typically plays the role of adamsel in distresswho needs to be rescued byMario.[16][17]Whenplayable,she typically has the ability to float in the air, and is physically taller than Mario.[17]Her first playable appearance in a main seriesMariogame was 1988'sSuper Mario Bros. 2,while her second was 2013'sSuper Mario 3D World.[18]Peach played a starring role inSuper Princess Peach(2005), where she aims to rescue Mario,Luigi,andToad,[16]aided by a parasol named Perry and several abilities based on her emotions—or "vibes".[19]She makes frequent appearances in spin-offMariogames, such as theMario Kartseries and theMariosports games.In the 2017 gameSuper Mario Odyssey,after being captured by andforced to marryBowser, and subsequently rescued by Mario, she rejects both of them and instead takes a trip around the world, though Mario rejoins her.[17]Peach again stars in her own adventure in the 2024 gamePrincess Peach: Showtime!,where she saves the Sparkle Theater from a sorceress named Grape, helped by a ribbon named Stella and various transformations including Swordfighter Peach and Patissiere Peach.[20]

Princess Daisy

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Main article:Princess Daisy

Princess Daisy[d](voiced by Giselle Fernandez) is theprincessofSarasaland,the setting ofSuper Mario Land(1989).[21]Since then, she has primarily appeared as aplayable characterin spin-offMariogames, especiallyMariosports games.[22]Super Mario Run(2016) marks Daisy's playable debut in amain seriesgame, where she is able to perform adouble jump.[23]She acts moretomboyishthanPrincess Peach,exemplified by her appearances in theMariosports games. Some consider her andLuigito be a couple, despite Daisy being rescued byMarioinSuper Mario LandandSuper Mario Run.She is also a playable character inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder.[24]

Toad

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Main article:Toad (Mario)

Toad[e](voiced by Samantha Kelly) is ananthropomorphicmushroom-like character.[25]He debuted inSuper Mario Bros.(1985),[26]though his first starring role was inWario's Woods(1994), in which the player isable to controlToad to solve puzzles.[27]Toad made his playable debut in a main seriesMariogame in 1988 withSuper Mario Bros. 2,and frequently acts as anon-playable characterinMariorole-playing games.The character is a member of the eponymous Toadspecies,which includes characters such asCaptain Toad,Toadette,andToadsworth.[26]Keegan-Michael Keyvoices Toad inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie(2023).[28]

Yoshi

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Main article:Yoshi

Yoshi[f](English:/ˈjoʊʃi,ˈjɒʃi/,once Romanized as Yossy; voiced byKazumi Totaka) is a green anthropomorphic dinosaur character. He is depicted with a long tongue that can be used to eat enemies, and can turn the enemies he eats intoeggsthat release power-ups or can be thrown.[29]Yoshi is a rideable character for the heroes or a playable character in most of theMariospin-offs, includinghis own series.[30]

Donkey Kong

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Main article:Donkey Kong (character)

Donkey Kong[g](voiced byTakashi Nagasako) is an anthropomorphicgorillathat stars in theDonkey Kongfranchise. He is the leader of theKong Family,a group of variousprimatesand is depicted as the grandson of Cranky Kong who appeared in the 1981 arcade game,Donkey Kong,though, he appears as an antagonist in theMario vs. Donkey Kongseries.He is depicted as a cheerful and powerful character.[31]

Other supporting characters

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Pauline

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Main article:Pauline (Nintendo)

Pauline[h](voiced byKate Higgins) debuted inDonkey Kong(1981)[32]asLady,and is further featured inDonkey Kong(1994) for Game Boy,[33]and theMario vs. Donkey Kongseries.She was created byShigeru Miyamoto,is the earliest example of a female with a speaking role in a video game, and is cited as a famous example of adamsel in distressin fiction.[34][35][36]She is the mayor of New Donk City inSuper Mario Odyssey.[37]

Birdo

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Main article:Birdo

Birdo,also known asBirdette,and known in Japan asCatherine,[i](voiced by Kazumi Totaka) is depicted as a pink, anthropomorphic dinosaur who wears a red bow on her head, and has a round mouth that can fire eggs as projectiles.[38]Birdo first appeared inSuper Mario Bros. 2as a recurringBosscharacter.[39]Since then, she has been a recurring playable character in various franchisespin-offs.Birdo has been referred to as a "man who thinks of himself as female" in earlier depictions, such as in the Japanese manual for the early prototype gameDoki Doki Panic,and was considered female in later games. It is heavily speculated that Birdo istransgender;she is considered to be one of the first evertransgender video game characters.[40][41][42]

Poochy

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Poochy[j]is portrayed asYoshi's helper dog. He debuted inSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Islandand continued appearing throughout theYoshiseries, such as inPoochy & Yoshi's Woolly World.[43]In the games, he can do things that Yoshi cannot, such as sniff out hidden items, cross over dangerous terrain, and jump over walls to give Yoshi a boost out of his wall jumps.[44]In 2023, Poochy was added toMario Kart Touras a playable character.[43]

Professor E. Gadd

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Professor Elvin Gadd[k](voiced byKazumi Totaka), more commonly known as Professor E. Gadd, is a diminutive and elderly scientist and inventor. He primarily appears in theLuigi's Mansionseries, in which he invented several objects, such asLuigi's Poltergust 3000 and Gooigi fromLuigi's Mansion 3.[45]He is referenced inSuper Mario Sunshineas the inventor ofMario's F.L.U.D.D., a device that allows him tospray water.[46]The character has made cameo appearances in series such asMario PartyandMario & Luigi.[46]He makes ambiguous gibberish sounds when speaking, inspired by the language of "Animalese" used in theAnimal Crossingseries when Totaka invented his voice.[47]

Toadsworth

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Toadsworth[l](voiced by Scott Burns)[48][49]is an elderly Toad character who isPrincess Peach's steward. He is depicted showing concern for the princess' safety and acts as a prime caretaker for the Toads.[citation needed]He debuted inSuper Mario Sunshinefor GameCube, in which he goes on vacation with Mario, Peach and the other Toads.[50]InMario & Luigi: Partners in Time,he is revealed to have cared for the princess since she was a baby.[citation needed]

Toadette

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"Girl Toad" redirects here. For female toads, seeFrog § Reproduction.

Toadette[m](voiced by Samantha Kelly) is a pink Toad character who debuted inMario Kart: Double Dash(2003) as a playable driver. Toadette is depicted with two long round pigtails with white spots and a dress, to distinguish her from Toad. SinceSuper Mario Odyssey,Toadette is a member of the Toad Brigade and has the role of an archivist.[51]Depending on the game, she is either a supporting character or a protagonist, playable in most of theMariospin-off games.[52]InNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe,a power-up called the Super Crown allows Toadette to transform into Peachette, a form that highly resembles Princess Peach.[53]As Peachette, she can use Peach's floating jump to hover, and can perform a double jump. She also returns as a playable character inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder.[54]

Rosalina

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Main article:Rosalina (Mario)

Rosalina[n](voiced byLaura Faye Smith) is aprincesscharacter introduced in 2007'sSuper Mario Galaxy.As a child who fled into space after her mother's death, she becomes the adoptive mother of theLumas—mysterious and friendly star-like creatures that inhabit space in theMariofranchise.[17]She resides in the Comet Observatory, astarshipused to traverse theMariouniverse.[55]In later appearances, she typically takes the role of a supporting character, and primarily appears in spin-off games such as theMariosports games,Mario Kartseries, andSuper Smash Bros.series. InSuper Mario 3D World(2013), she is aplayable character,and is unlocked through gameplay.[17]

Lumas

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TheLumasare depicted as friendly star-like creatures. They first appear inSuper Mario Galaxy,where they have the ability to transform into various game objects, explorable planetoids, and entire levels.[56]Lumas come in a variety of colors, though are most commonly yellow. One particular Luma, known as Baby Luma, or Young Master Luma, is a major character in theSuper Mario Galaxygames, granting Mario or Luigi the power to Star Spin. In theIlluminationanimated filmThe Super Mario Bros. Movie(2023), Juliet Jelenic voices a nihilistic blue Luma named Lumalee, that first appeared inSuper Mario Galaxyas a salesman. Held prisoner by Bowser, Lumalee cheerfully laments the pain and suffering awaiting all those held prisoner, greatly depressing his fellow prisoners.[57]

Captain Toad

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Main article:Toad (Mario) § Captain Toad

Captain Toad[o](voiced by Samantha Kelly) is an explorer and the leader of the Toad Brigade, debuting inSuper Mario Galaxy.He subsequently appears inSuper Mario Galaxy 2andSuper Mario Odyssey,and as a "treasure tracker".[58]He makes several cameos withinSuper Smash Bros.and debuted in theMario Kartseries inMario Kart Touras a playable racer.[59]He is the main protagonist in the subset of levels inSuper Mario 3D WorldcalledCaptain Toad's Adventures,and in the gameCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker.[60][58]

Nabbit

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Nabbit(voiced byDawn M. Bennett)[61]is a rabbit-like creature who steals items from Toad. He was introduced inNew Super Mario Bros. U(2012). InNew Super Luigi U,New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe,andSuper Mario Bros. Wonder,he is a playable character.[62][63]

Kong family

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Main article:List of Donkey Kong characters § Kongs

Diddy Kong

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Diddy Kong[p](Diddy) (voiced byKatsumi Suzuki) is an anthropomorphicmonkeywho is Donkey Kong's nephew, sidekick, and best friend, appearing in theDonkey KongandMariofranchises.[64]He is the main protagonist ofDiddy Kong Racingand its DS remake.[65]He is depicted as a cheerful and kind character. Created byRare,the name Diddy is a British term meaning "little".[66]

Cranky Kong

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Cranky Kong[q](voiced by Takashi Nagasako) is an older Kong. His first appearance was in 1981'sDonkey Kong,where, as the game's antagonist, he kidnappedPauline,though he was stopped byMario.[67]He is portrayed as the grandfather ofDonkey Kongin the games, and the father of him in the2023 film.

Antagonists

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Bowser

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Main article:Bowser

Bowser[r]orKing Koopa(voiced by Kenneth W. James) is the king of the turtle-likeKooparace,[68]a selfish troublemaker who wants to take over theMushroom Kingdom.[69]He is depicted asMario'snemesis,and is thefinal Bossof mostMariogames. He is playable in mostMariospin-off games.[1]

Dry Bowser[s]is a recurring antagonist in theMarioseries. Debuting as a form of Bowser after losing his flesh inNew Super Mario Bros.,[70]the character has appeared as his own being starting withMario Kart Wii,often serving as the finalantagonistin the main games.[citation needed]Dry Bowser appears inMario Party: Island Tour,Mario Party 10,and is a playable character in several of theMariospin-off games.[citation needed]

Koopalings

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TheKoopalings[t]are seven siblings who first appeared asBoss charactersin the 1988 gameSuper Mario Bros. 3.[71]Their individual names areLudwig,Lemmy,Roy,Iggy,Wendy,Morton,andLarry.[71]The Koopalings were originally established as Bowser's children.[72][71][73][74]OlderMariogamesmaintain reference to them as such in updated manuals and re-releases.[75][76]They have since been depicted as Bowser's minions in games following the release ofNew Super Mario Bros. Wiiin 2009,[77]with Shigeru Miyamoto stating in 2012 that "our current story is that the seven Koopalings are not Bowser's children. Bowser's only child is Bowser Jr."[78]The Koopalings have additionally appeared as playable characters in spin-offMariogames and theSuper Smash Bros.series,[79]and have been featured innon-video gameMariomediaincluding the animatedAdventures of Super Mario Bros. 3andSuper Mario World.[citation needed]They are voiced by Michelle Hippe, David Cooke, Ashley Flannegan, Ryan Higgins, Dan Falcone, Carlee McManus and David J. Goldfarb respectively.[citation needed]

Wario

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Main article:Wario

Wario[u](voiced byKevin Afghani)[80]is anobeseyet muscular, hot-tempered, and greedy man. He is Mario's self-declared yellow-and-purple cladarch-rival.[81]He initially debuted as an antagonist, but over the years has become ananti-hero,even being playable in a few games.[82][83]Wario is the protagonist of theWarioseries and is playable in most of theMariospin-off games where he is shown to be Waluigi's partner.[84]His name is portmanteau of "warui", the Japanese word for "bad", and "Mario".[85]Wario's favorite food isgarlic,often used in gameplay to restore health when he gets defeated.[86]

Kamek

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"Kamek" redirects here. For places in Iran, seeKamek, Iran (disambiguation).

Kamek the Magikoopa[v](English:/kəˈmɛk,ˈkæmɪk/) is a member of the fictional Magikoopa species who is Bowser's childhood caretaker, and later in life one of his high-ranking minions.[citation needed]Kamek is the main antagonist of theYoshiseries.[citation needed]In his various game appearances, his magic includes self-duplication, teleportation, shootingmagicalblasts, and changing the size of other creatures.[citation needed]He is often distinguished from other Magikoopas by the broom he rides on.[citation needed]In Japan, his species is also named Kamek, but outside Japan they are called Magikoopas.[citation needed]

Kamek returns in the 2009Wiivideo gameNew Super Mario Bros. Wiiand its 2012Wii Usequelas a recurring supporting antagonist and Boss character.[87]Kamek also makesnon-playableappearances in theMario PartyandPaper Marioseries in various roles, and made playable appearances as an unlockable character in the 2012 Wii video gameMario Party 9and the 2014Nintendo 3DSvideo gameMario Golf: World Tour.[citation needed]Kamek's non-playable appearance inMario Party 8was controversial and caused the game to be recalled in the United Kingdom, as some of his in-game dialogue contained the word "spastic",which is considered very offensive to disabled people in the UK.[88]Additionally, Kamek has had minor cameo appearances in theSuper Smash Bros.series.[citation needed]

A prototype ofMario Kart 64for theNintendo 64featured Kamek as one of the eightplayable characters,but the character was replaced withDonkey Kongin the final game.[89][90]Kamek would later become a playable character made available for theKamek Tourin a 2021 update to the 2019mobile gameMario Kart Tour.[91]In 2023, he was added toMario Kart 8 Deluxeas part of the Booster Course Pass, marking his first appearance in a consoleMario Kartgame.[92][93][94][95]

Kamek appears inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie,voiced byKevin Michael Richardson,who based Kamek’s voice onPeter Lorre.[96]

Mini Bowser

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Mini Bowser,[w]also referred to exclusively in North America asKoopa Kidand initially mistranslated asBaby Bowser,describes both an individual and a group ofBowser's minions bearing similar design elements to the latter. They appear exclusively in theMario Partysub-series of video games,[97]where their role is generally to hinder player's progress by stealing coins needed for progression or confronting the player inminigames.[98][99]

While Mini Bowser would initially continue to rise in relevance throughout the series, becoming the plot's main antagonistic force[100]as well as a playable character byMario Party 5[101]and being the subject of a dedicated mode inMario Party Advance,[102]he has also become an example ofNintendophasing out certain characters from theSuper Mariofranchise, with him having been replaced by the more recently introducedBowser Jr.in newer games of the series,[103]netting him the reputation of being "another neglected classic Nintendo character".[104]Both the reason for this disappearance as well as his actual relation toBowseris a subject of fan speculation, due to regional differences concerning in-game texts and manuals implying Mini Bowser to either be a child, younger version or simple henchman ofBowser.[105]

Waluigi

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Main article:Waluigi

Waluigi[x](English:/ˌwɑːluˈiːdʒi/) is a tall, thin, and mischievous man who was introduced inMario Tennisas Wario's partner of unspecified relation. He is Luigi's black-and-purple clad arch-rival.[106]Waluigi is often an antagonist who teams up with Wario to accomplish their schemes. He is playable in most of theMariospin-off games, and makes several cameos within theSuper Smash Bros.series.[107]Like with Wario, his name is a portmanteau of "warui" and "Luigi".[108]

King Boo

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King Boo[y]is the king of the Boos, and is the mainantagonistof theLuigi's Mansionseries.[citation needed]He plays minor roles, occasionally playable, in various otherMariogames, including theMario KartandMario Partyseries.[citation needed]King Boo's first major debuted role was as the final Boss ofLuigi's Mansion,where he disguised himself as Bowser.[109]He is depicted as much larger than the average Boos that appear in games afterLuigi's Mansion.[citation needed]He dons a crown with a large ruby, and has glowing, sunken eyes in theLuigi's Mansionfranchise.[citation needed]A similar character namedBig Boois an enemy inSuper Mario World[110]and a Boss inSuper Mario 64 DS.[citation needed]Additionally, a different character also named King Boo, known asBoss Booin Japan, appears as a Boss inSuper Mario Sunshine.[citation needed]

Bowser Jr.

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Bowser Jr.(known asKoopa Jr.[z]in Japan; voiced by Caety Sagoian), or sometimes simply Jr. or Junior, is the son of Bowser, who first appeared in the 2002 gameSuper Mario Sunshine.[1]He is often depicted as the secondary antagonist throughout theMarioseries. In the games, Bowser Jr. looks up to his dad, and shares his ambition to defeat Mario, and take over theMushroom Kingdom.Bowser Jr. is playable in most of the spin-offMariogames, and inSuper Smash Bros.He is the main protagonist ofBowser Jr.'s Journey(2018) included in the remake ofMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.[111]

Petey Piranha

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Petey Piranha,known asBoss Pakkun[aa]in Japan,[112]is a large, powerful Piranha Plant character. Whereas normal Piranha Plants are usually depicted growing from pipes, Petey's leaves and roots are foot-like and arm-like appendages, allowing the character to use objects such as tennis rackets and golf clubs when playable in the variousMariosports games.[citation needed]He can sometimes use his leaves to fly around. He debuted as the primary Boss of Bianco Hills in the gameSuper Mario Sunshine,returning as a minor Boss inNew Super Mario Bros..[citation needed]Similar Piranha Plant Boss characters later appear inSuper Mario Galaxyand its sequel.[113]Petey Piranha made hisMario Kartdebut inMario Kart: Double Dashas a playable driver, and returns inMario Kart Tour[114]andMario Kart 8 Deluxe.[115]

Fawful

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Fawful,[ab]known in Japan asGerakobits,is a recurring antagonist in theMario & Luigiseries.[116]The character is considered to be "insane",and speaks in a chaotic manner.[117][118]He served as the secondary antagonist ofSuperstar Saga,and the main antagonist ofBowser's Inside Story.[119]He was also the mainantagonistofBowser’s Minions,which he brainwashed all of Bowser's minions, and became Captain Goomba’s archenemy.[120]

He was created by Masanori Sato, who worked as the illustrator forMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga,the first game in theMario & Luigiseries. Fawful's localized Japanese name, Gerakobits, is derived fromgeragera,the Japaneseonomatopoeiafor a scornful laugh,[121]while his English name is a pun combining the words "awful" and "guffaw". Because Fawful was not based on any existing characters in theMarioseries,the Nintendo Treehouse, which is responsible forlocalizinggames forNorth Americanaudiences, had more creative freedom in writing for the character.[117]Bill Trinenand Nate Bihldorff, both employees of the Treehouse, wrote the English dialogue for Fawful through the exchange of notes.[117]Rather than sticking close to the Japanese script, where Fawful simply adds "Fururururu!" to the end of every line,[122]Trinen and Bihldorff intended to make Fawful as "wacky" and "zainy" as possible in the Western release.[117][118]Thus, in English versions of the games, all of Fawful's dialogue consists ofbroken Englishandword saladsand hiscatchphrase,"I have fury!".[123]

Fawful has received critical acclaim from both critics and fans, regarded as a favorite villain.[123][124][125]He is also regarded for his quotes and humor, nominated for the "Most Quotable Character" award in 2009, but losing to Ellis fromLeft 4 Dead 2.[126]1UP's Jeremy Parish attributing the quality ofSuperstar Saga's comedy to him.[127][128]His "I have fury!" quote was included inNintendo Power's collection of classic quotes from Nintendo games.[123]Another quotation, "I am the mustard of your doom!" was regarded byMTV Multiplayerwriter Steven Totilo as one of the most famous lines in video games of recent years and was quoted with "uncommon frequency."[129]GamesRadarranked Fawful as one of the best video game villains, arguing that he was a dominant aspect of theMario & Luigiseries partly due to his quotes.[130]

Enemy characters

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  • Blooper– A sentry-likesquidthat chases after the player, debuting inSuper Mario Bros..Blooper Nannies,a variation of the Blooper, thrust smaller versions of themselves (Blooper Babies) toward the player as a form of attack.[131]
  • Bob-omb– Abombenemy introduced inSuper Mario Bros. 2with a wind-up key and a fuse, which explodes after a set amount of time or when thrown.King Bob-omb,previouslyBig Bob-omb,was introduced inSuper Mario 64,[132]as aBoss characterthere and inMario Party 9,[133]Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam,[134]andMario Party: Star Rush.[135]
  • Boo,known in Japan asTeresa[ac]– A sphericalghostenemy introduced inSuper Mario Bros. 3as "Boo Diddleys" (a pun on the name of American musicianBo Diddley),[136]which sneaks up on the player from behind while they are facing away from it. Inspired by aragethatTakashi Tezuka's wife went into after he came home from work late.[137]With Boo being one of the more popularMarioenemies, their image has been used in official Nintendo merchandise, such asplush dolls,[138]as well as cookie cutters.[139]Boo is considered one of the best enemies in theMarioseries.[140][141]
  • Bullet Bill– Abulletwith angry eyes and clenched fists that is shot out of a cannon called a "Bill Blaster". They have a larger counterpart with ashark-like face, known asBanzai Bills[131](renamedBoomer Billsin theLego Super Mariosets andBomber BillsinThe Super Mario Bros. Movie).[142]
  • Chain Chomp– A metallic ball-and-chain creature that lunges at the player when they approach it. Inspired by a childhood experience ofShigeru Miyamoto's with a violent dog.[143]
  • Cheep Cheep– This circular, usually red, fish debuted inSuper Mario Bros.Cheep Cheeps are found primarily in the water, but some can jump in an arc, or fly within a limited range.[citation needed]Giant varieties attempt to swallow the player, such asBoss BassandBig Bertha.Porcupuffersare giant variants with spiked backs.[citation needed]Fish Bonesare skeletons that charge at the player and break apart upon a wall collision.[citation needed]
  • Dry Bones– A walking Koopa Troopaskeletonthat reassembles itself after being hit, unless defeated by a Super Star, a Cape Feather, Super Leaf, or an Ice Flower.[131]
  • Fuzzy– A spiked creature which hangs in the air, and sometimes moves on rails. It debuted inSuper Mario World.[144]
  • Goomba– A sentient creature that resembles amushroom,it is the first enemy that the player typically encounters in the games' first levels. Implemented late in the development ofSuper MarioBrosas a basic, easy enemy.[145]Variants of the Goomba may have wings, known as theParagoomba,and similar creatures include theGaloomba,which flips over and can be thrown when stomped on, and theGoombrat,which turns at edges.[146]The Goombas have their own king,King Goomba(also calledGoom Boss), introduced as the first Boss inPaper Mario.[147]
  • Hammer Bro– A type of helmet-wearing Koopa who throwshammersat the player.[148]It has several variations that throw other projectiles, such as theBoomerang Broand theFire Bro,and a bigger variant known as aSledge Browhich can stun the player.[131]
  • Koopa Troopa– A foot soldier of Bowser. It retracts in its shell when stomped on, after which it can be used to attack other foes.[131]Variants of the Koopa may have wings, where it is known as theParatroopaor theKoopa Paratroopa.There are many other varieties of the Koopa Troopa such as red, yellow, and blue. Several other subspecies appear throughout theMariogames.[149]
    • Buzzy Beetle– A black or blue beetle-like creature with a hard, fireproof shell that renders it immune to fire attacks. It can crawl on ceilings and drop down when the player gets too close.[149]
    • Chargin' Chuck– A Koopa wearing football gear that mostly charges at the player, and can use items such as baseballs and shovels.[149]
    • Mechakoopa– A robot with a wind-up key that becomes disabled and can be thrown after being stomped on. A variant introduced inSuper Mario Galaxyis capable of breathing fire.[149]
    • Spike Top– A red wall-crawling beetle-like creature which combines the Buzzy Beetle's immunity to fire and the Spiny's immunity to being jumped on, although it can be spin-jumped on.[149]
    • Spiny– A redbeetle-like creature that damages the player if touched from above. They are often thrown by Lakitus in unlimited supplies.[149]
  • Lakitu[ad]– Official pronunciation:/ˈlækiːtuː/(la-KEE-too). A cloud-riding Koopa with aviator goggles that drops an endless supply of Spinies.[131][150]It also appears inMariospin-off games with various roles, including atrack marshalonMario Kartand acamera operatoronSuper Mario 64.[151]
  • Magikoopa– A wizard Koopa capable of casting magic spells, turning blocks into foes, power-ups, or coins. Magikoopas first appeared inSuper Mario World.[131]KamekandKammy Koopaare recurring individuals of this species, appearing in theYoshiandPaper Marioseries, respectively.[citation needed]
  • Monty Mole– Amole-like enemy that burrows underground, and springs out of the ground when the player gets close.[citation needed]A similar enemy known as theRocky Wrenchpops out ofairshipmanholesand throwswrenchesat the player.[citation needed]
  • Piranha Plant– A leafy, stalk-topped carnivorous plant with sharp teeth that typically lives within pipes.[131]Known as Pakkun Flower in Japan, it has made numerous appearances outside of theMariofranchise, including as a playable character inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateviadownloadable content.[152]
  • Podoboo[153][154]– A fireball that jumps out of lava and can bounce off walls.[citation needed]It is also referred to as aLava Bubble(a name shared with other lava based enemies).[citation needed]ABlue Podoboohomes in on the player and jumps out of blue lava and is found inSuper Princess Peach,and a variant of the Lava Bubble that chases after the player and spits fireballs appears mainly in thePaper Mariogames.[citation needed]
  • Pokey– A spikedcactuswith detachable green or yellow body segments, which first appeared in the internationalSuper Mario Bros. 2.[131]
  • Shy Guy– A timid masked creature wearing a robe, which comes in many different colors and variations. Introduced in the internationalSuper Mario Bros. 2,but more commonly portrayed as an enemy to Yoshi sinceYoshi's Island.Introduced in the international Super Mario Bros. 2, but originally appeared in the Japanese game Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic (1987). This game was later adapted for international audiences as Super Mario Bros. 2, integrating Shy Guy into the Mario universe. Some variants include theSnifit,a Shy Guy with a cannon on its mask which it uses to fire bullets, theFly Guy,a Shy Guy with a propeller on its head that can fly, and theBandit,a blue Shy Guy that is known for stealing things from the player such as coins and other items.[131]Voiced by Nintendo of America localization manager Nate Bihldorff.[155]
  • Spike– A green Koopa creature that attacks with spiked balls, which it throws out of its mouth. First appeared inSuper Mario Bros. 3.[131]
  • Thwomp– A large stone block with an angry face that is mainly encountered in castles. It attempts to crush the player, usually from above. There is a smaller variation of the Thwomp called aThwimp.[156]
  • Whomp– An anthropomorphic stone slab that slams its face on the ground when the player gets near. It can only be defeated by ground pounding its back. It is inspired by the Japanese mythical wall monster, thenurikabe.[157]
  • Wiggler– Acaterpillarenemy introduced inSuper Mario World,which changes color and charges at the player when stomped on. It is a playable character inMario Kart 7,Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,andMario Kart Tour.Some Wigglers, known asFlutters,have butterfly wings.[131]

See also

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  • Bowsette– a fan-made character based upon Bowser and Peachette

Notes

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  1. ^Japanese:マリオ,Hepburn:Mario,pronounced[maɾi.o];English:/ˈmɑːrioʊ,ˈmær-/,Italian:[ˈmaːrjo]
  2. ^Japanese:ルイージ,Hepburn:Ruīji,[ɾɯiꜜːʑi],English:/luˈiːdʒi/,Italian:[luˈiːdʒi]
  3. ^Japanese:ピーチ cơ,Hepburn:Pīchi-hime,[piːtɕiꜜçime]
  4. ^Japanese:デイジー cơ,Hepburn:Deijī-hime,[deːʑiꜜːçime]
  5. ^Japanese:キノピオ,Hepburn:Kinopio
  6. ^Japanese:ヨッシー,Hepburn:Yosshī,[joꜜɕɕiː]
  7. ^Japanese:ドンキーコング,Hepburn:Donkī Kongu
  8. ^Japanese:ポリーン,Hepburn:Porīn
  9. ^Japanese:キャサリン,Hepburn:Kyasarin
  10. ^Japanese:ポチ,Hepburn:Pochi
  11. ^Japanese:オヤ・マー tiến sĩ,Hepburn:Oya Mā Hakase,known in Japan asProfessor Oya Mā
  12. ^Japanese:キノじい,Hepburn:Kinojī
  13. ^Japanese:キノピコ,Hepburn:Kinopiko
  14. ^Japanese:ロゼッタ,Hepburn:Rosetta
  15. ^Japanese:キノピオ đội trưởng,Hepburn:Kinopio Taichō
  16. ^Japanese:ディディーコング,Hepburn:Didī Kongu
  17. ^Japanese:クランキーコング,Hepburn:Kurankī Kongu
  18. ^Japanese:クッパ,Hepburn:Kuppa
  19. ^Japanese:ほねクッパ,Hepburn:Hone Kuppa
  20. ^Japanese:コクッパ,Hepburn:Kokuppa
  21. ^Japanese:ワリオ,Hepburn:Wario,[waꜜɾio]
  22. ^Japanese:カメック,Hepburn:Kamekku
  23. ^Japanese:ミニクッパ,Hepburn:Minikuppa
  24. ^Japanese:ワルイージ,Hepburn:Waruīji,[waɾɯiꜜːʑi]
  25. ^Japanese:キングテレサ,Hepburn:Kingu Teresa
  26. ^Japanese:クッパＪｒ.,Hepburn:Kuppa Junia
  27. ^Japanese:ボスパックン,Hepburn:Bosu Pakkun
  28. ^Japanese:ゲラコビッツ,Hepburn:Gerakobittsu
  29. ^Japanese:テレサ
  30. ^Japanese:ジュゲム,Hepburn:Jugemu,IPA:[dʑɯɡemɯ]

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