Tanooki

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This article is about the Tanooki on Isle Delfino. For information about Mario's transformation, see Tanooki Mario.
Tanooki
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A normal plump Tanooki.
First Appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Notable Members
Father and son Tanooki

The Tanooki are a race of rather plump raccoon dog-like creatures, found primarily on Isle Delfino. Though only three are shown, it appears that Tanookis work as vendors for a living and the race itself does not appear to populate Isle Delfino in as large numbers as the other races, such as Piantas and Nokis.

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[edit] History

[edit] Super Mario Sunshine

During the events of Super Mario Sunshine, the Boathouse is run by two Tanooki, one older and one younger. Additionally, a Tanooki owns a small rowboat shack in Noki Bay. The boats can be rented for a price of 90,000 coins. However, Mario is allowed to use them for free.

[edit] Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Mario and Luigi encountered the Tanoombas, a race of Tanooki-Goomba hybrids. In the game's sequel, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Shroob-like versions of the Tanoombas appeared. These creatures were named Tashroobas. Tanoombas also reappeared in Partners in Time.

[edit] Super Paper Mario

In Super Paper Mario, the character Francis mentions that he would like a Tanooki Suit made with real Tanooki fur.

[edit] Names in Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese タヌキ
Tanuki
Tanooki (Raccoon Dog)

[edit] Trivia

  • The Tanooki are actually based on an animal known in Japanese as the "Tanuki", or in English as the "Japanese Raccoon Dog." It is often said to be a shape-shifting trickster in Japanese folklore.
  • The design of Tanooki's from Super Mario Sunshine was likely designed after the Tanuki Statues all across Japan; the sun hat, the shirt/coat, tail and sash are all trademarks of the statues.
  • The Tanooki bear resemblances to Tom Nook from the Animal Crossing series.


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