Aiko Gibo
The title of this article is official, but it comes from a Japanese source.
If an acceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.
| Aiko Gibo | |
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| Species | Human |
| Appears in | Super Mario Kodansha manga (Super Mario: Yoshi no Road Hunting 2) (1994) |
Aiko Gibo (宜保愛子) (January 5, 1932 – May 6, 2003) was a Japanese psychic and television personality in the second half of the 1900. Her likeness is used in Super Mario: Yoshi no Road Hunting 2 of the Super Mario Kodansha manga, as Bertha's counterpart in the Dark Realm.
Before appearing from chapter 2 onwards, Aiko is first parodied in the first chapter of the manga, when Toad, imitating a talent show judge alongside Princess Peach, Wendy, and Luigi, dresses up and acts like the psychic.
When Bowser summons the Dark Realm on Jewelry Land, Bertha goes through the most drastic change: instead of being flipped, like the rest of the cast, she is completely changed, turning into Aiko Gibo, and bringing her desk and Crystal Ball along. After Mario defeats Big Magikoopa, he turns into a Big Boo and curses Mario by entering his cap. Aiko warns Mario of his curse, as the Big Boo collects the souls of all the fallen enemies, growing more and more, and (literally) crushing Mario's spirit. Doubtful initially, Mario accepts for Aiko to do her thing, and by flashing her Crystal Ball, the Big Boo is revealed. After failing to land a shot against the incorporeal being, Aiko places her crystal ball in Mario's weapon, instructing him to shoot it inside the Big Boo's mouth. Mario succeeds, and the Big Boo explodes. In the following chapter, Aiko is now unable to predict Mario's future without the crystal ball. After retrieving one, at the end of the chapter, he informs Mario that certain doom awaits him in Bowser's Castle. When Bowser is defeated and the Dark Realm dissipates, Bertha returns to normal, confused by the situation.
Gallery[edit]
Aiko in the cover of Chapter 2
Aiko reveals the Magikoopa Boo
Aiko's plan to defeat the Big Boo works
Bertha returns to normal
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ギボ Gibo Aiko |
Gibo Aiko |
References[edit]
- ^ Kazuki Motoyama (1994). Super Mario: Yoshi no Road Hunting 2. KC Deluxe (Japanese). Page 48.
