Big (character)

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Big
Big the Cat spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Full name Big the Cat
Species Cat
First appearance Sonic Adventure (1998, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (2023, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) (2018, Super Mario-related media)
Latest portrayal Kyle Hebert (2010-present)
Takashi Nagasako (Japanese; 2003-present)

Big the Cat is a large purple cat from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. He has a best friend and pet named Froggy, who is a regular frog.

History[edit]

Mario & Sonic series[edit]

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games[edit]

Big appears only in the the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, as a referee in the Athletics and Rowing events. Big can also be seen behind the podium in the Athletics events during the awards ceremony.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]

Big the Cat MSatWOG screenshot.png

Big also appeared in both the Wii and Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. In the Wii version, Big appears as a VIP Member, and along with Birdo is the only character to give the player a costume as well as 100 Star Points. An unlockable costume for Mii characters of Big also appears in the game.

In the DS version of the game, Big appears as one of the characters hosting a mission. He is found in Polastraits, wondering what is the "sign" near him. Amy tries to explain that each mission's details is written there. However, Big still does not understand and Amy had to try out the mission and complete it to make him understand. When she does, he rewards the player with a Spark Luge. The mission Amy has to take is Alpine Skiing GS.

Big the Cat and Froggy find each other in the Nintendo 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Big the Cat and Froggy find each other.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games[edit]

Big makes a cameo appearance in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games as an unlockable Mii costume.

Big also appears in the Story mode of the Nintendo 3DS version, where he appears in To the Ruins! looking for Froggy. Omega is launched at Big by Magikoopa's magic, which restores some of Omega's memory. Toad thanks Big, and heads back to London with Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Tails and Omega. After the group leaves, Big manages to find Froggy and the pair start making their own way to London. A badge of Big can also be obtained from the badge machine.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games[edit]

Big appears in the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where he also appears as an unlockable Mii costume. In this game, players can access the Pousada after talking to Big on Copacabana beach.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Although Big never makes a physical appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he makes a cameo appearance as a sticker.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

Big also makes a cameo appearance as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Big makes an appearance as a novice spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl sticker[edit]

Image Game Effect
A Sticker of Big the Cat from Super Smash Bros. Brawl Sonic Adventure Director's Cut Battering Resistance +14

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophy[edit]

Name Image NTSC-U Description PAL Description
Big BigTheCatTrophy3DS.png Big the Cat spends most of his days in peace with his best friend, Froggy. But he's no ordinary cat! He enjoys napping, eating, more napping...um... He also likes fishing, which tests his strength. And if Froggy is ever in danger, Big won't even think twice before helping! Big the Cat likes living the quiet life with his best friend Froggy. He might be the biggest fan of catnaps ever, but there's more to him than that! He loves to do a bit of fishing, which takes a lot more strength than you'd think, and woe betide you if you ever mess with Froggy...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit[edit]

Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effects How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
Big the Cat Big the Cat spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Sonic the Hedgehog Series Primary (2) Novice Neutral
Weight ↑
Spirit Board Giant Incineroar Hazard: Slumber Floor
  • The floor is sleep-inducing
  • The enemy is giant
Windy Hill Zone (Battlefield) Open Your Heart

Portrayals[edit]

  • John St. John (1998-2009)
  • Oliver Wyman (2005-2010; 2016)
  • Kyle Hebert (2010; 2019-present)
  • Takashi Nagasako (Japanese; 2003-present)
  • Antoine Nouel (French; 2016-present)
  • Andrea De Nisco (Italian; 2013-present)
  • Andreas Sparberg (German; 2019)
  • Viktor Pavel (German; 2022-present)
  • Santi Lorenz (Spanish; 2016-present)

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ビッグ・ザ・キャット
Biggu za Kyatto
Big the Cat

French Big the Cat
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German Big the Cat
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Italian Big the Cat
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Spanish Big the Cat
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