Dune Buddy
The title of this article is from the English Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia, which reportedly sourced some names from fan wikis.
If a higher-priority source is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.
| Dune Buddy | |
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| Species | Noki |
| First appearance | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
| Portrayed by | Scott Burns |
- “Now, this here is what we call a Dune Bud. Dune Buds are odd plants that appear only on this beach. If you water them, strange things will happen.”
- —Dune Buddy, Super Mario Sunshine
Dune Buddy[1] is a Noki expert on the Dune Buds that appears in Super Mario Sunshine. He is a tanned male Noki with a yellow-and-brown striped shell. He appears on Gelato Beach, near the Sand Cabana, explaining the Dune Buds to Mario.
In Episode 1, Dune Buddy explains how the Dune Buds work. In Episode 2, he suggests that he can use the watered Dune Buds to reach higher places. In Episode 3, he tries to protect the Dune Buds from the angered Wiggler in the middle of the beach. In Episode 4, he is back at the Sand Cabana, relieved that Wiggler is gone. In Episode 5, Dune Buddy waits at the finish line with the other characters. In Episode 6, he still insists that Mario keep watering the buds. In Episode 7, he yells at Mario not to step on the Dune Buds. Finally, in Episode 8, Dune Buddy takes part in the Watermelon Festival, claiming to have the biggest watermelon as long as nobody else comes with a bigger one.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | きのめマニア[2] Kino-me Mania |
Dune Bud Maniac | |
| Italian | Noki giardiniere[3] | Gardener Noki |
References[edit]
- ^ Roberts, Rachel, and Cardner Clark, editors (2018). Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years (First English Edition). Translated by William Flanagan and Zack Davisson. Milwaukie: Dark Horse Books. ISBN 978-1-50670-897-3. Page 101.
- ^ Sakai, Kazuya (ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). "Super Mario Sunshine" in『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 101.
- ^ Sakai, Kazuya (ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), and Marco Figini, editors (2018). "Super Mario Sunshine" in Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Translated by Marco Amerighi. Milan: Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 101.
