Editing Geno

|image = [[File:SSBU spirit Geno.png|170px]]

|caption = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Geno from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}''.

|lastappearance = ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG|Nintendo Switch}}'' (2023)

|creator =

|artist = Kazuyuki Kurashima

'''Geno''' ({{ja|ジーノ|Jīno}}, ''Geno'') is a character from the {{uv|Mario}} universe. Unlike most characters from this universe, he was not originally created by Nintendo but instead by Squaresoft (now [[Square Enix]]) for the 1996 title ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}''.

Geno is one of the two original party member characters from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}'', the first ''Mario'' RPG title. Geno is a warrior from Star Road who allies himself with [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]] (known then as Princess Toadstool), [[Bowser]], and {{s|mariowiki|Mallow}} on their quest to defeat {{s|mariowiki|Smithy}}. Geno's true form is enigmatic, represented in-game by a small star; as an agent of the Star Road, he is implied to be an angel-like being who claims to serve "a higher authority." His true name is given as "♡♪!?" (which he describes as "hard to pronounce"), so he suggests using "Geno", the name of the doll that he has chosen to possess.

 

 

 

 

Due to ''Super Mario RPG'' having been developed by [[Square Enix|Squaresoft]], its original characters are owned by them rather than [[Nintendo]] despite the fact these characters were created for the ''Mario'' series and not for any other franchise. As a result, they have made very few appearances in other media. The only non-''Smash'' game appearance of a ''Super Mario RPG'' character since its first release was a brief cameo role for Geno in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga}}'' in the minigame {{s|mariowiki|Star 'Stache Smash}}, with a quick mention of Square Enix as the copyright holder in the game's credits; notably, this cameo was removed in [[mariowiki:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|the game's 3DS remake]], presumably for licensing reasons. However, Geno would later see a major reappearance in a [[mariowiki:Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|remake of ''Super Mario RPG'']], alongside a ''{{iw|harddrop|Tetris 99}}'' theme made to promote it.<ref>Nintendo of America (November 6, 2023). [https://youtu.be/Yfs7T_WSz6g Tetris® 99 – 36th MAXIMUS CUP Gameplay Trailer - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''.</ref>

 

[[File:DLC Costume Geno.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Geno Mii Gunner costume in ''SSB4''.]]

Geno serves as the basis of the Geno Hat and Outfit [[Downloadable content (SSB4)|DLC]] [[Mii Costume]] for the {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s. The Geno set was released alongside the other [[Downloadable_content_(SSB4)#Wave_5|Wave 5]] Mii Fighter costumes on December 16, 2015. Nintendo also released a [http://www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample15.jpg QR code] for those who wish to have the exact Mii used in the costume's advertising.

 

During the reveal trailer, the Mii Gunner representing Geno is first seen on the [[Town and City]] stage, referencing Ivy Town. The Mii Gunner is next seen battling {{SSB4|Ganondorf}} on the [[Mario Galaxy]] stage's [[Ω form]], with Ganondorf likely representing Smithy, the main antagonist of ''Super Mario RPG'', while the stage references Star Road, the celestial realm where ♡♪!? originated from. The track "Beware of Forest Mushrooms" from ''Super Mario RPG'' was used during the trailer although it does not appear in-game.

Geno appears as a profile icon in the game's online mode.

 

The Geno set returns as a [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|DLC]] Mii Costume. It was revealed during the ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"}}'' presentation on December 17, 2020.

 

During the reveal trailer, the Mii Gunner representing Geno is first seen after using the [[Warp Star]] on a set of blocks in the [[Living Room]] stage, referencing how Geno was a star before inhabiting his doll body, with the stage referencing the interior of the Rose Town Inn where the Geno doll is introduced. Next, the Mii Gunner is seen battling {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} and {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}, each representing the {{s|mariowiki|Chewy}} and {{s|mariowiki|Guerrilla}} enemies, with the {{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}} stage referencing {{s|mariowiki|Bandit's Way}} due to the block platforms. The ending image features {{SSBU|Mario}} and {{SSBU|Peach}} standing with the Mii Gunner, recreating a possible in-game party lineup in ''Super Mario RPG'', with the [[Garden of Hope]] stage referencing the Forest Maze where Geno is first encountered. The track "Beware of Forest Mushrooms" from ''Super Mario RPG'' was used once more for the trailer.

 

 

 

Geno also appears as a Legend-class [[primary spirit]].

 

In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], Geno is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. Geno's spirit is located in the outer space section of [[The Light Realm]].

 

 

 

SSB4 Mii Fighter Geno.jpg|Geno costume for the Mii Gunner in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.

SSB4 Geno SplashArt.png|Geno costume splash Art from the final ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' video presentation.

*Due to Square Enix's ownership of the character, as well as any character created for ''Super Mario RPG'', Geno is the first third-party character in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series to hail from a first-party universe. The reverse is true for [[Dr. Wright]].

*Geno was tied with Mallow as the 8th most requested ''Mario'' series character for a potential sequel to the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', according to a poll on the Japanese Nintendo website.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult3.html Japanese Nintendo Website Poll Results] Nintendo.co.jp</ref>

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