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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 | + | '''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 games of the ''Super Mario'' series. 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. | ||
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| First appearance: | Super Mario Bros. (1985) |
| First spinoff appearance: | Super Mario Kart (1992) |
| Species: | Koopa |
Bowser, named King Koopa in some early Western media, is the main villain and arch-nemesis of Mario throughout most of the 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 games of the Super Mario series. 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.
Though he is the main villain, Bowser has sometimes had the role of being a protagonist, particularly in a few of the Mario role-playing games, including Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Super Paper Mario, and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.
Mario appearances
Super Mario series
Super Mario Bros.
In Super Mario Bros., Bowser is the main antagonist, on the account that he stole the Princess, turned most of the Toads into blocks and mushrooms, and planned to take over the peaceful Mushroom Kingdom. He is the final boss, fought at the end of the last level, World 8-4. At the end of the previous seven worlds, Mario or Luigi face off against a Fake Bowser instead, each disguised as an enemy; this can be revealed from Fire Mario or Fire Luigi throwing enough fireballs at a Fake Bowser.
Bowser has the ability to breathe fire, like the other Fake Bowsers and throw hammer, like with Hammer Bros. and some of the later Fake Bowsers. Bowser can also jump, usually providing an opportunity for Mario or Luigi to quickly move beneath him, as Mario or Luigi have to only touch an axe on the other end so that the bridge disappears and Bowser drops into a pit of lava.
Super Mario Bros. 2 (Japan)
In the Japanese Super Mario Bros. 2 (titled Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels since its first Western release in Super Mario All-Stars), Bowser has a very similar role as in Super Mario Bros.
Bowser does not appear in the Western Super Mario Bros. 2, in which Wart instead has the role of being the main villain.
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 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.
Super Mario World
Soon after his defeat with Mario in the events that took place in Super Mario Bros. 3, he decided to place his next stronghold at Dinosaur Land, which he targetted specifically for its abundant natural resources. He captures all of the peaceful Yoshis, and makes sure that his army is spread throughout the land. While Bowser is causing havoc across the land, Mario, Luigi, and Peach go to Dinosaur Land for a vacation totally unaware of whats happening. Once they get there, Peach is suddenly kidnapped by Bowser, and Mario goes out to save her, where he saves Yoshi and his friends as well.
Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS
Super Mario 64 is Bowser's first appearance in a three-dimensional game. Aside from the usual premise of kidnapping Peach, Bowser steals the Power Stars powering her castle. There are some Power Stars that Bowser is not aware of, and these are named the "Castle Secret Stars."
Bowser is a boss fought three different times: the first time is in Bowser in the Dark World, then in Bowser in the Fire Sea, and lastly in Bowser in the Sky. In the first two stages, Mario can defeat Bowser by throwing him into a spiked ball a total of three times, while in Bowser in the Sky, this must be done a total of three times.
The remake, Super Mario 64 DS, includes slight changes to the story, namely from how Yoshi is the starter character, as Mario, Luigi, and Wario have all been imprisoned by Bowser, and the three of them have to be rescued throughout the course of the journey. Mario is also the only character who can enter Bowser in the Sky and fight Bowser at the end.
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Sunshine is the first appearance of Bowser's son, Bowser Jr., who acts as the antagonist more prominently than his father. Bowser is first mentioned by Bowser Jr. in Pinna Park. The two of them are later fought together at the end of Corona Mountain, acting as the final boss.