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'''Bowser''', named '''King Koopa''' in some early Western media, is the main villain and arch-nemesis of [[Mario]] throughout most of the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. He is a gigantic turtle-like creature (known as a Koopa) who can breathe a stream of fire, like a [[dragon]]. He is obsessed with [[Princess Peach]], and often kidnaps her in the ''Super Mario'' series of platforming games. Bowser first appears in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] game ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

'''Bowser''', named '''King Koopa''' in some early Western media, is the main villain and arch-nemesis of [[Mario]] throughout most of the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. He is a gigantic turtle-like creature (known as a Koopa) who can breathe a stream of fire, like a [[dragon]]. He is obsessed with [[Princess Peach]] (named Princess Toadstool in media prior to ''[[Super Mario 64]]''), and often kidnaps her in the ''Super Mario'' series of platforming games. Bowser first appears in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] game ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

Bowser leads his own army, the [[Koopa Troop]], and his son is [[Bowser Jr.]] In some media, such as the cartoons produced by DiC Entertainment, Bowser also has the seven Koopalings as his children, something that [[Nintendo]] has neglected to maintain, and in an interview with ''Game Informer'' in 2012, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] attempted to retcon this by stating that the Koopalings are not Bowser's children.

Bowser leads his own army, the [[Koopa Troop]], and his son is [[Bowser Jr.]] In some media, such as the cartoons produced by DiC Entertainment, Bowser also has the seven Koopalings as his children, something that [[Nintendo]] has neglected to maintain, and in an interview with ''Game Informer'' in 2012, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] attempted to retcon this by stating that the Koopalings are not Bowser's children.

====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====

====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====

Bowser is again the main antagonist of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', which is also the first appearance of the Koopalings. Bowser sent out the Koopalings to take over the neighboring areas of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Bowser is again the main antagonist of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', which is also the first appearance of the Koopalings. Bowser sent out the Koopalings to take over the neighboring areas of the Mushroom Kingdom, steal the respective King's magic wand, and turn them into an animal.

Bowser is encountered at the end of the final world, Dark Land, where Mario or Luigi fight Bowser in his own castle at the end. During the battle, Bowser's main attack is to Ground Pound. To defeat Bowser, Mario or Luigi have to trick him into Ground Pounding the Brick Blocks enough times until he falls through. Alternatively, if he is in their Fire form, Mario or Luigi can throw enough fireballs at Bowser until he is finally defeated.

Once Mario and Luigi complete the seventh world, Pipe Land, they receive a letter from Bowser to inform that he had kidnapped the Princess. Bowser is encountered and fought by Mario or Luigi at the end of his own castle at the end of the final world, Dark Land. During the battle, Bowser mainly attacks by Ground Pounding. To defeat Bowser, Mario or Luigi have to trick him into Ground Pounding the Brick Blocks enough times until he falls through. Alternatively, if he is in their Fire form, Mario or Luigi can throw enough fireballs at Bowser until he is finally defeated.

====''Super Mario World''====

====''Super Mario World''====

In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Bowser is once again the main antagonist. He takes over [[Dinosaur Land]], which he targeted specifically for its abundant natural resources. He captures all of the peaceful Yoshis, and makes sure that his army is spread throughout the land. Meanwhile, Mario, Luigi, and Peach go to Dinosaur Land for a vacation, unaware of what Bowser is going. When the group arrives, Peach is suddenly kidnapped by Bowser, and Mario goes out to save her, as well as cover the stolen Yoshi Eggs.

In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Bowser is once again the main antagonist. He kidnaps Princess Toadstool while she, Mario, and Luigi are on a vacation in [[Dinosaur Land]]. Bowser's Koopalings each capture a Yoshi and trap them into one of the Yoshi Eggs. Mario and Luigi go on a journey not only to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser, but also to recover the stolen Yoshi Eggs.

Bowser is fought in his castle, located at the end of the Valley of Bowser. This is the first game where Bowser makes use of his aerial vehicle, the Koopa Clown Car, during his boss fight.

Bowser is fought on the roof of his castle, located at the end of the Valley of Bowser. This is the first game where Bowser makes use of his aerial vehicle, the Koopa Clown Car, which is during his boss fight. Bowser attacks by throwing Mechakoopas and Big Steelies at Mario or Luigi. Either Mario brother can attack Bowser by throwing a Mechakoopa as he flies around in the Koopa Clown Car. When hit, Bowser casts flames into the air, which proceed to rain down onto the ground, then Bowser briefly attempts to stomp Mario or Luigi with the Koopa Clown Car. After enough hits, Bowser loses control of his Koopa Clown Car, which flips upside down, allowing Princess Toadstool to float down to the roof, then Bowser spirals away into the distance.

====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====

====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====