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Bowser
Mariocharacter
Main promotional artwork
First gameSuper Mario Bros.(1985)
Created byShigeru Miyamoto
Designed byShigeru Miyamoto
Yōichi Kotabe
Voiced by
Language-neutral
  • Scott Burns (2002–2010)
  • Kenny James (2005–present)
  • Eric Newsome (2007)
Portrayed by
Various
In-universe information
SpeciesKoopa

Bowser(クッパ,Kuppa,"Koopa" ),[6]also known asKing BowserorKing Koopa,is afictional characterand the mainantagonistofNintendo'sMariofranchise.In Japan, his title isDaimaō(Đại ma vương,"Great Demon King" ).[7]He is thearch-nemesisof the plumberMario,and the leader of theturtle-likeKooparace. Bowser's defining traits are his monstrous appearance with dragon-like elements, full-throated roar, fire-breathing abilities, and tyrannical personality. His ultimate goals are to kidnapPrincess Peach,make her hisqueen,and conquer theMushroom Kingdom,and eventually the world.

Bowser debuted as Mario's opponent in the 1985 video gameSuper Mario Bros.DesignerShigeru Miyamotohad first conceived anoxbased on the Ox-King from theToei AnimationfilmAlakazam the Great,butTakashi Tezukaremarked that the character looked more like a turtle than an ox, and the two collaborated to refine Bowser's appearance into the leader of the turtle-like Koopas. Bowser's voice actor is Kenneth W. James. His previous voice actors include Scott Burns, who voiced Bowser's first dialogue in a video game, and Eric Newsome, who voiced him inSuper Paper Mario.

AfterSuper Mario Bros.,Bowser branched into different genres includingrole-playing gamesPaper MarioandMario & Luigi,sports gamesMario KartandMario Tennis,andfighting gamesSuper Smash Bros..He appeared in various animations, including three series produced byDIC Entertainment(all voiced byHarvey Atkin), and was portrayed byDennis Hopperin the 1993Super Mario Bros.film. He was voiced byJack BlackinThe Super Mario Bros. Movie(2023).

Bowser has received a mostly positive reception, with several critics noting that he is one of the most iconic and most recognizable video game villains ever, including being crowned the greatest video game villain of all time by theGuinness Book of World Records Gamer's Edition.

Development

This is the earliest known concept artwork for Bowser.

Bowser was created by Nintendo designer and producerShigeru Miyamoto.Miyamoto had first envisioned Bowser as anox,based on the Ox-King from theToei AnimationfilmAlakazam the Great.[8]However, Nintendo designerTakashi Tezukapointed out that the character looked a lot more like a turtle than an ox. Miyamoto and Tezuka then began to redesign his look to reflect a leader of the turtle-like Koopa Troopas. In his final design, Miyamoto commented that he could make Bowser "look cool now".[9]

Miyamoto named himĐạiMa vươngクッパDaimaō Kuppa.Kuppacame from theJapanesename for국밥,gukbap,aKorean dish.Miyamoto had also considered the namesユッケYukkeandビビンバBibinba,also Japanese names of Korean dishes (육회yukhoeand비빔밥bibimbaprespectively).[10]For the later North American release of the game, which also introduced theanglicizedspelling "Koopa", the character was named Bowser. HisKoreanname is notGukbap,but쿠파Kupa,which is essentially a phoneticround-trip translation.[11]The name was anglicized to Kuppa rather than Koopa in the Japanese versions up until the release ofSuper Mario World.[12][13]

Bowser was once imagined as an upright Koopa Troopa with spines on his back and fangs, according to the oldest known design.[14]During the development ofSuper Mario Bros.,Miyamoto contemplated commissioning the game's art to a manga artist or illustrator. However, due to a lack of time, he created the game's original box art himself. Bowser is depicted in this artwork in a way that differs from later renditions, with the most noticeable differences being his gray-blue complexion and lack of horns. Miyamoto received inspiration for the character's appearance from an anime film version of the Chinese novelJourney to the West,which was renamedAlakazam the Greatduring the film's Ameri period.[15]Yōichi Kotabebased Bowser's final design on theChinese softshell turtle,which he recognized as highly aggressive, reflecting Bowser's short temper.[16]

Within early comics, Bowser is clearly referenced toGamera,the iconic fictional turtlekaijuwith abilities of breathing fire and flying by spinning, and Bowser's attack in one of these is called "Gamera Attack" (ガメラアタック,Gamera Attakku).[17][18][19]

Characteristics

Bowser is the King of theKoopas,anthropomorphicturtlesthat inhabit the world of theMushroom Kingdom.Bowser differs greatly from the rest of the Koopa clan, which consists mainly of bipedal tortoises. He has a large, spikedturtle shell,horns, a draconic muzzle with fangs, taloned fingers, three clawed toes on each foot, red eyes, and a shock of red hair. He has immense physical strength, is nearly indestructible, canbreathe fire,and can jump very high for his large size. He is accomplished in black magic for teleportation, summoning objects, flying, generating electricity, telekinesis, or metamorphosis.[20]

Bowser's physical size varies and in most games, he towers over most characters. InSuper Mario RPG,he stands only slightly taller than Mario. He changes his size at will or through others' sorcery in games includingYoshi's Island,Super Mario Galaxy,andSuper Mario Galaxy 2.[20]

Bowser aspires to take over the Mushroom Kingdom and merge it with his own realm. He is infatuated withPrincess Peach,[21][22][23]and routinely kidnaps her as part of his plans for domination.[24]Sometimes, he kidnaps Peach simply to lureMariointo a trap, but occasionally he hopes to marry her, such as inSuper Mario Odyssey.[24]He is typically the central antagonist in the main series, but in theRPG series,he sometimes works with the heroes to defeat a greater evil. His personality is generally menacing and sinister, but he sometimes displays a more comical side as a blustering, buffoonishbullywith some emotional vulnerability. He also cares for his minions.[20]

Bowser has a son,Bowser Jr.,who helps his father kidnap Princess Peach. Bowser Jr.'s mother is unknown, as Bowser isn't yet officially confirmed as having a previous marriage. Originally inSuper Mario Bros. 3,Bowser was stated to be the father of theKoopalings[25]with subsequent official sources adding that he is their biological father,[26][27]but since their return inNew Super Mario Bros. Wiithey have been referred to as Bowser's minions. In a 2012 interview, Shigeru Miyamoto stated, "Our current story is that the seven Koopalings are not Bowser's children. Bowser's only child is Bowser Jr., and we do not know who the mother is."[28]

Appearances

Super Mario Bros.is Bowser's first video game appearance as the villainous boss.Miyamoto(right) andTezukathen began collaboration on Bowser's new image fitting for the commander of the turtle-like Koopa Troopas. Miyamoto said in his final design that he could make Bowser "look cool today".[29]

Bowser debuted in the video gameSuper Mario Bros..[30]He then appeared through allSuper Mariogames (with the exception of games such asSuper Mario Land), thePaper Marioseries, theYoshiseries, and theMario & Luigiseries.

OtherMariogames

Bowser has appeared in nearly all of theMariospin-off games, including in theMario Kart[31]andMario Partyseries.[32]Bowser appeared in multipleMariosports games, such asMario Tennis,[33]Mario Golf,[34]Super Mario Strikers,[35]andMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.[36]

He appeared inMario's Time Machine,[37]Hotel Mario,[38]andMario Pinball Land.[39]Bowser appears as a playable character inItadaki Street DSand its Wii sequelFortune Street.[40]Bowser is also a Dark attribute character who appears as the main opponent inPuzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.[41]

Bowser appears inSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.[42]InMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle,Bowser makes a cameo.[43]He also reappears in the sequelMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.[44]

Other games

Bowser is a playable character in every installment of theSuper Smash Bros.series since 2001'sSuper Smash Bros. Melee.[45]He was intended to be playable in the series' first installment, but was removed during development due to time constraints.[46]Bowser is inTetris Attack,a game inspired by the Japanese game Panel de Pon. All of the original cast members are replaced except Mr. Time, with characters from the Mario and Yoshi series, with Bowser taking on the role of Corderia as final boss.[47]With the name Hammer Slam Bowser, Bowser debuts as a playable character inSkylanders: SuperChargers.He appears alongsideDonkey Kongand comes with aSkylandersunique figurine.[48]Dr. Bowser is playable inDr. Mario World.[49]

In other media

Dennis Hopperportrayed King Koopa in the 1993 live-action filmSuper Mario Bros.[50]In the film, Koopa is the usurper ruler of Dinohattan, a city in aparallel universein which humans evolved directly from dinosaurs. He abductsPrincess Daisybut is eventually defeated by Mario and Luigi. This incarnation is almost entirely human in appearance, with blonde hair he gels in a crown-like shape, and he frequently wears a black business suit and necktie. However, after brief exposure to his own evolution-reversing technology by the Mario Bros., he starts occasionally possessing some reptilian traits. The climax of the film sees Koopa devolve into an enormous greenTyrannosaurus rexto battle the Mario Bros., who further devolve him into primordial ooze.[51]

Bowser is one of the gaming villains attending a "Bad-Anon" support group in the 2012 animated filmWreck-It Ralph.[52]The writers had early on envisioned the Bad-anon meeting with Bowser as a major character within the scene; according to film directorRich Moore,Nintendo was very positive towards this use, stating in Moore's own words, "If there is a group that is dedicated to helping the bad guy characters in video games then Bowser must be in that group!"[53]

Bowser was voiced byJack Blackin theThe Super Mario Bros. Movie(2023).[54]In the film, Bowser successfully captures the Super Star from the Penguin Kingdom and plots to destroy the Mushroom Kingdom unless Princess Peach agrees to marry him. His plans are ultimately foiled by Mario and Luigi, who retrieve the Super Star from Bowser, and defeat him in a final battle taking place in Brooklyn. Bowser is then shrunk with a Mini Mushroom and imprisoned in a bottle. In amid-credit scene,Bowser is singing his song from earlier in the film, but he is scolded by a guard. This has also made Bowser the subject of anInternet memewith his hit song "Peaches".[55]

He appeared inNintendo gamebooks.[56]Bowser appears as the primary antagonist in Nintendo Power's comic seriesSuper Mario Adventures.[57]Bowser reappears in the Mario comics of Valiant Comics'Nintendo Comics Systemas the principal antagonist of the Mushroom Kingdom.[58]

Reception and legacy

Due largely to the success of theMariofranchise, Bowser has become one of the most iconic and easily recognizable video game antagonists of all time. He frequently appears in lists for greatest video game antagonists.IGNplaced him at No. 2 out of 100,[59]andGameProplaced him at No. 9 out of 47.[60]GameSpotlisted him at No. 9 in their "Top 10 Video Game Villains" article, stating "Of all the villains to make an appearance on this list, Bowser... has got to be the most interesting," later adding "While some people say Bowser's life may have gotten into a rut, the man has simply refined his game down to an everyday thing. He's focused, he's dedicated, and worst of all, he's patient."[61]Bowser ranked in the first slot onGameDaily's top 10 Nintendo characters that deserve their own games list, explaining ifYoshiandWarioget their own games, Bowser should too due to his being one of gaming's most nefarious villains.[62]InGameDaily's top 10 Smash Bros. characters list, he ranked sixth.[63]GameDailyalso included him in their most persistent video game villains list.[64]However, Bowser has been also rated as the 4th-biggest douchebag in gaming history byScrewAttack,who said that he wants to "take Mario down".[65]IGNeditor Craig Harris described Bowser as being a household name.[66]In 2011,Empireranked him as the 23rd-greatest video game character[67]whileGuinness World Records Gamer's Edition2013featured Bowser first in their list of top 50 Villains.[68]IGNnamed Bowser as one of the "oldest villains in gaming history, not to mention one of the most iconic."[69]

Bowser's role inSuper Mario Galaxyhas been met with significant praise.Eurogamereditor Margaret Robertson commented that after years of being a "comedy villain",Galaxyput him back at his "scaly, scabrous best".[70]PALGNeditor Chris Sell called him the best boss inMario Galaxy,stating that it wasn't just because of the battles with him being "superb, screen filling affairs", but also because he is "back to being mean again".[71]Nintendo World Reporteditor Aaron Kaluszka commented that battling Bowser has never been "this intense and engaging".[72]IGNeditor Cam Shea praised his physical appearance inSuper Mario Galaxy,describing him as "imposing and weighty".[73]AnotherIGNeditor, Matt Casamassina, praised the visual quality of the characters, citing Bowser in particular and mentioning how his "funky red fur waggles in the wind".[74]Game Positiveeditor Travis Simmons concurred, commenting that his hair "gives him a touch of personality".[75]

Bowser's role inMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Storyhas highly positive reception, frequently referenced as its main character.Eurogamereditor Christian Donlan commented that it felt good to play as Bowser, and that "After years of picking a path carefully around threats, jumping out of harm's way, and tackling challengers mostly from above, it's a pleasure to put those cares aside and relish a few hours of spiky, tortoise-shelled power."[76]Destructoideditor Jim Sterling described Bowser's gameplay as "brilliant comic relief". He also described the dialogue of the game as being "laugh out loud funny", specifically praising Bowser's ego.[77]RPGamereditor Michael Cunningham praised the game for Bowser "stealing the show", but also decried it for not having quite enough of him.[78]Nintendo World Reporteditor Pedro Hernandez commented that the plot and humor of the game make iconic characters "more enduring, including Bowser".[79]

NGamermagazine editor Matthew Castle commented that allMariorole-playing games make good use of Bowser, but that this is the first game where Bowser takes the center stage.[80]Game Styleeditor Drew Middlemas commented that Bowser stole the show, being portrayed as a "creature of pure, blustering ego who reminds us of why he's one of gaming's greatest baddies."[81]N-Europeeditor called him the "real star" of the game, calling him a "fantastic character" with "so much more to give than what we've seen from him so far, even in the other Mario RPGs". He added that his "foul mood and lack of intelligence" as well as his interactions with other characters are well written.[82]Komboeditor commented that he became a more sympathetic character as the game progresses, adding that his "massive ego pushes him towards heroism".[83]Wirededitor Chris Kohler called Bowser awesome, adding that his segments are funnier than Mario and Luigi's.[84]Giant Bombeditor Brad Shoemaker states that Bowser steals the show, commenting that playing as him gives players an inside glimpse of his ego and megalomania.[85]IGNeditor Craig Harris described Bowser as the only "core Nintendo character over the past couple decades" to not have a starring role in a video game, and this game acts as his "big break".[86]1UP.comeditor Jeremy Parish stated that Bowser makes the game, describing him as more interesting thanBowser's Inside Storypredecessor's partners, the baby forms of Mario and Luigi.[87]GameProeditor Alicia Ashby called Bowser one of the most "lovable characters in the Nintendo universe", and praisingBowser's Inside Storyfor giving him "much deserved time in the spotlight".[88]GameSpyeditor Phil Theobald called him the breakout star of the game, stating that "the gruff, quick-to-anger pro/antagonist is a treat to watch as he continuously becomes infuriated with the incompetence of his minions."[89]GamesRadareditor Henry Gilbert stated that he is "home to the most drastic change to the formula" in this game, stating that while he is still a "humorously incapable villain", the game allows players to switch between Bowser and the Mario Bros. at their discretion. "[90]

SomeSuper Mario 64fans joked that Mario supposedly shouts, "So long, gay Bowser!" when throwing him a great distance. In April 2019,Charles Martinet,Mario's voice actor,tweetedthat Mario says, "So long, King-a Bowser!".[91]In the JapaneseRumble Pak-compatible version, as well asSuper Mario 64 DSandSuper Mario 3D All-Stars,Mario instead says "buh-bye!",[92]which Nintendo later confirmed in a tweet.[93]

In the 2018 short comic "The Super Crown's some spicy new Mario lore" onDeviantArtandTwitter,Bowser uses a Super Crown to transform into a monstrously sinister female resembling Peach, which fans namedBowsette.[94]The character subsequently went viral.[95][96]In 2015, thealligator snapping turtleof theAmur Riverwas discovered and became an Internet sensation for its resemblance to Bowser.[97]"Bowser Day 2021" became a Twitter fad.[98]

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