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{{Infobox Character General | {{Infobox Character General | ||
|name = Bowser | |name = Bowser | ||
|image = [[File: | |image = [[File:BowserNSMBUDX.png|300px]] | ||
|caption = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert | |caption = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]] | ||
Official artwork of Bowser from ''{{ | Official artwork of Bowser from ''{{S|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe}}''. | ||
|firstgame = ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985) | |firstgame = ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985) | ||
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki| Mario | |lastappearance = ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope}}'' (2022) | ||
|console = Nintendo Entertainment System | |console = Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
|gender = Male | |gender = Male | ||
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|interwikipage= Bowser | |interwikipage= Bowser | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Bowser''' ({{ja|クッパ|Kuppa}}, ''Koopa'') is the | '''Bowser''' ({{ja|クッパ|Kuppa}}, ''Koopa''), is the supreme leader of the {{s|mariowiki|Koopa Troop}}, and King of the {{iw|mariowiki|Koopa|species}}s. He is the main antagonist of the {{uv|Mario}} series. Since his debut in the world-famous ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo Entertainment System as the archenemy of main hero [[Mario]], Bowser is easily one of the most recognizable of all villain figures in the video game industry. He has therefore appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series as a playable fighter. A gargantuan, powered-up version of Bowser created specifically for ''Smash'', named [[Giga Bowser]], also appears in ''Melee'' as the final boss of [[Adventure Mode]], in ''Ultimate'' as one of the bosses of [[World of Light]], and as his [[Final Smash]] in ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate''. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:Bowser (Lost Levels).png|thumb|left|200px|Bowser, as he appears in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels}}''. His appearance since this game (designed by Yoichi Kotabe) inspired his look in ''Melee.'']] | [[File:Bowser (Lost Levels).png|thumb|left|200px|Bowser, as he appears in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels}}''. His appearance since this game (designed by Yoichi Kotabe) inspired his look in ''Melee.'']] | ||
Bowser was introduced in the seminal ''Super Mario Bros.'' for the NES, with most of his traditional character traits introduced along with it: his storyline role as a comically monstrous villain who always goes out of his way to kidnap the Mushroom Kingdom's [[Princess Peach]], his gameplay role as a boss enemy for [[Mario]] to defeat, his [[Fire Breath|fire-breathing]] abilities, his immeasurable army of henchmen (such as | Bowser was introduced in the seminal ''Super Mario Bros.'' for the NES, with most of his traditional character traits introduced along with it: his storyline role as a comically monstrous villain who always goes out of his way to kidnap the Mushroom Kingdom's [[Princess Peach]], his gameplay role as a boss enemy for [[Mario]] to defeat, his [[Fire Breath|fire-breathing]] abilities, his immeasurable army of henchmen (such as mushroom-headed [[Goomba]]s and turtle-like [[Koopa Troopa]]s), and so on. | ||
''Super Mario Bros.'' holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling video game at 40 million copies, essentially guaranteeing worldwide fame for all characters who appeared in the game, Bowser included. He has appeared in some form in almost every ''Mario'' game to date, along with additional members of his "family": his only child, [[Bowser Jr.]], and his subordinates, the seven [[Koopalings]]. He also has a helper named [[Kamek]], who has raised him since birth and serves as his mentor and father figure. | ''Super Mario Bros.'' holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling video game at 40 million copies, essentially guaranteeing worldwide fame for all characters who appeared in the game, Bowser included. He has appeared in some form in almost every ''Mario'' game to date, along with additional members of his "family": his only child, [[Bowser Jr.]], and his subordinates, the seven [[Koopalings]]. He also has a helper named [[Kamek]], who has raised him since birth and serves as his mentor and father figure. | ||
Bowser is a heavyset | Bowser is a heavyset, chimeric, reptilian creature who combines traits of various real and mythological animals. Like his Koopa Troopa underlings, he features elements of a turtle or tortoise (albeit with qualities of a fire-breathing dragon or dinosaur) with his spike-covered shell and tail. However, Bowser deviates from most Koopa variants by having a distinctively-constructed face that features a muzzle filled with sharp teeth, ox-like horns, and red hair arranged like a mohawk. Despite his monstrous and chimeric appearance, Bowser and the Koopas are ultimately viewed as a diverse group of turtles. | ||
At times, Bowser is depicted in vastly different sizes, somewhat resembling Mario's tendency to grow or shrink in size during games starring him; he is a colossus in his appearance as the final boss of ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}'', while in other appearances, he is only slightly larger than the average person. Generally, his size is reduced for spin-off titles, and increased for games where his role as a major antagonist is emphasized. | At times, Bowser is depicted in vastly different sizes, somewhat resembling Mario's tendency to grow or shrink in size during games starring him; he is a colossus in his appearance as the final boss of ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}'', while in other appearances, he is only slightly larger than the average person. Generally, his size is reduced for spin-off titles, and increased for games where his role as a major antagonist is emphasized. | ||
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Bowser remains part of the regular cast in the ''Super Mario'' series of video games, though his level of menace has fluctuated throughout his various game appearances. In many spinoffs, Bowser is on seemingly good terms with the other ''Mario'' characters in competitive scenarios like sports and kart racing, and has even allied himself with the protagonists of some games (albeit typically to serve his own purposes). In particular, some of the RPG titles feature Bowser as a playable party member, to the point of being a central protagonist in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}''. When in antagonistic roles, Bowser has occasionally been depicted as bumbling, comical, and slightly incompetent. He works hard to come across as "bad" in spite of this, and has been doing so [[mariowiki:Baby Bowser|from a young age]], as seen in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Island|series}}'' series. | Bowser remains part of the regular cast in the ''Super Mario'' series of video games, though his level of menace has fluctuated throughout his various game appearances. In many spinoffs, Bowser is on seemingly good terms with the other ''Mario'' characters in competitive scenarios like sports and kart racing, and has even allied himself with the protagonists of some games (albeit typically to serve his own purposes). In particular, some of the RPG titles feature Bowser as a playable party member, to the point of being a central protagonist in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}''. When in antagonistic roles, Bowser has occasionally been depicted as bumbling, comical, and slightly incompetent. He works hard to come across as "bad" in spite of this, and has been doing so [[mariowiki:Baby Bowser|from a young age]], as seen in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Island|series}}'' series. | ||
Most current ''Mario'' games return Bowser to his previous status of a legitimate threat, as can be seen in the transition from ''Super Mario Sunshine'' to ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', and his character development throughout the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi|series}}'' RPG subseries. In these appearances, the Koopa King is more cunning and sinister than his brutish appearance would suggest, but still boisterous and somewhat whimsical | Most current ''Mario'' games return Bowser to his previous status of a legitimate threat, as can be seen in the transition from ''Super Mario Sunshine'' to ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}'', and his character development throughout the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi|series}}'' RPG subseries. In these appearances, the Koopa King is more cunning and sinister than his brutish appearance would suggest, but still boisterous and somewhat whimsical. Additionally, ever since the introduction of Bowser Jr. in ''Sunshine'', one of Bowser's defining traits has been his love and support for his son (regardless of how evil or competent either of them may be). | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||
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===Trophies=== | ===Trophies=== | ||
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}} | {{main|List of SSBM trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}} | ||
Bowser is a playable character, so he is featured on three trophies that can be obtained by beating each Regular Match with him on any difficulty. His first trophy is earned by defeating the Classic mode as him on any difficulty, his second from the Adventure mode, and his third from the All-Star mode. There is also a trophy of Bowser at a younger age, "Baby Bowser", who is often confused with his son [[Bowser Jr.]] | Bowser is a playable character, so he is featured on three trophies that can be obtained by beating each Regular Match with him on any difficulty. His first trophy is earned by defeating the Classic mode as him on any difficulty, his second from the Adventure mode, and his third from the All-Star mode. There is also a trophy of Bowser at a younger age, "Baby Bowser", who is often confused with his son [[Bowser Jr.]]. | ||
Bowser's Classic trophy plays a large, symbolic role in ''Melee''{{'}}s "[[Adventure Mode|story]]", so to speak; the trophy is shown near the end of the opening FMV, getting struck by lightning. At the end of Adventure mode, after K.O.ing Bowser, the trophy is seen plummeting into the darkness. If the right conditions are fulfilled, however, the trophy will rise back up onto the stage, land, and get struck by that special lightning, which will cause it to break apart and reveal [[Giga Bowser]] breaking out of it, and the Giga Bowser battle begins. If Giga Bowser is defeated, the trophy will be seen plummeting into the darkness again, where it will now shatter like a little firework, signifying the player's ultimate victory. | Bowser's Classic trophy plays a large, symbolic role in ''Melee''{{'}}s "[[Adventure Mode|story]]", so to speak; the trophy is shown near the end of the opening FMV, getting struck by lightning. At the end of Adventure mode, after K.O.ing Bowser, the trophy is seen plummeting into the darkness. If the right conditions are fulfilled, however, the trophy will rise back up onto the stage, land, and get struck by that special lightning, which will cause it to break apart and reveal [[Giga Bowser]] breaking out of it, and the Giga Bowser battle begins. If Giga Bowser is defeated, the trophy will be seen plummeting into the darkness again, where it will now shatter like a little firework, signifying the player's ultimate victory. | ||
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Bowser returns as a playable character in ''SSB4'', with a more upright posture and increased mobility. Like Mario, Luigi and Peach, his design is based on his appearance from recent ''Mario'' games, such as ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D Land}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D World}}''. | Bowser returns as a playable character in ''SSB4'', with a more upright posture and increased mobility. Like Mario, Luigi and Peach, his design is based on his appearance from recent ''Mario'' games, such as ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D Land}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D World}}''. | ||
Bowser ranks 24th out of | Bowser ranks 24th out of 55 characters on the [[tier list]]. He has been considerably buffed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', having been granted increased speed and faster attacks. The general changes to ''Smash 4'' improve Bowser further, as he no longer has to contend with the likes of [[chain-grab]]bing, and the new [[rage]] mechanic brings more benefit to his great survivability. Unfortunately, he still suffers from combos and a lack of defensive options, courtesy of his large size and high weight. Such benefits resulted in him having stronger tournament presence and a larger playerbase. | ||
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