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{{distinguish|Taxi}} | {{distinguish|Taxi}} | ||
{{species infobox | {{species infobox | ||
|image=[[File:SMO | |image=[[File:SMO Idle Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|270px]]<br>A Jaxi in [[Sand Kingdom|Tostarena]] | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]]) | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick.|Jaxi|Super Mario Odyssey}} | {{quote|I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick.|Jaxi|Super Mario Odyssey}} | ||
A '''Jaxi''' is an animated feline statue found throughout the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. [[Mario]] can ride a Jaxi by [[jump]]ing on its back; the first time it is encountered, it must be paid 30 [[coin]]s to use it, but this fee has to be paid only once, and Mario can call it at any [[Jaxi Stand]] free of charge afterwards. It becomes accessible only after the player completes the mission [[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]] or talks to it on the [[Sand Kingdom#Jaxi Ruins|Jaxi Ruins]]. It is instrumental in the acquisition of several [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom|Power Moon]]s and serves as quick transportation through the vast desert. | A '''Jaxi''' is an animated feline statue found throughout the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. [[Mario]] can ride a Jaxi by [[jump]]ing on its back; the first time it is encountered, it must be paid 30 [[coin]]s to use it, but this fee has to be paid only once, and Mario can call it at any [[Jaxi Stand]] free of charge afterwards. It becomes accessible only after the player completes the mission [[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]] or talks to it on the [[Sand Kingdom#Jaxi Ruins|Jaxi Ruins]]. It is instrumental in the acquisition of several [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom|Power Moon]]s and serves as quick transportation through the vast desert. | ||
As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with {{button|switch|leftstick}}, brake by pressing {{button|switch|B}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|switch|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, and it slides whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn more quickly by braking while turning. Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated, and it can run on [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] without being damaged. If Mario falls down a [[pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot where Mario found it. | As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with {{button|switch|leftstick}}, brake by pressing {{button|switch|B}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|switch|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, and it slides whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn more quickly by braking while turning. Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated, and it can run on [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] without being damaged. If Mario falls down a [[pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot where Mario found it. | ||
==Concept and creation== | ==Concept and creation== | ||
[[File:SMO Concept Art - Jaxi.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of a Jaxi]] | [[File:SMO Concept Art - Jaxi.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of a Jaxi]] | ||
To emphasize a Jaxi being a moving statue, some parts were made movable and others unmovable before the design of the Jaxi was finished.<ref name="concept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872 Post about the concept art of a Jaxi from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.<ref name="concept"/> | To emphasize a Jaxi being a moving statue, some parts were made movable and others unmovable before the design of the Jaxi was finished.<ref name="concept">[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872 Post about the concept art of a Jaxi from the Japanese ''Super Mario Odyssey'' official Twitter account]. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.<ref name="concept"/> | ||
Jaxis are based on {{wp|jaguar}}s and {{wp|sphinx}}es, and their name in many languages is a portmanteau of ''jaguar'' and ''taxi''. This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}}. Jaxis may also be inspired by {{wp|komainu}}, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a {{wp|torii}}, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan. | Jaxis are based on {{wp|jaguar}}s<ref name=Jaguar>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>JaguarTaxistop</tt>)</ref> and {{wp|sphinx}}es,<ref name=SphinxRide>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>SphinxRide</tt>)</ref> and their name in many languages is a portmanteau of ''jaguar'' and ''taxi''. This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}}. Jaxis may also be inspired by {{wp|komainu}}, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a {{wp|torii}}, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan. | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
* | *''"How you doin'? I'm what you call a Jaxi."'' | ||
* | *''"You wanna ride, it'll be 30 coins. Whaddaya say?"'' | ||
* | *''"Gotta ride along to get along...bud."'' | ||
* | *''"So, what, you doing some sightseeing? You gotta check out the [[Inverted Pyramid]]!"'' | ||
* | *''"Controls are a snap: {{button|switch|b}}: Brake {{button|switch|zl}}: Dismount"'' | ||
* | *''"I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick."'' | ||
* | *''"Aw, were you taking me to see my family, you old softy?"'' | ||
* | *''"I appreciate your kind gesture. Come see me again anytime!"'' | ||
* | *''"I know this place. But my days of standing around are done."'' | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SMO Sand Brochure E.png|Jaxi standing upright | SMO Sand Brochure E.png|Jaxi standing upright | ||
SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert | SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert | ||
SMO Mario Mounting Jaxi.jpg|Mario mounting on a Jaxi | SMO Mario Mounting Jaxi.jpg|Mario mounting on a Jaxi | ||
SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Sepia.jpg | SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Sepia.jpg | ||
SMOJaxiModel.png|Render of a Jaxi (bind pose) | |||
Jaxi Render SMO.png|Render of a Jaxi (posed) | |||
SMO Concept Art Jaxi (Egyptian Designs).png|Egyptian-based concept art | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{internal names | {{internal names | ||
|game1=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' | |game1=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' | ||
|file1=<tt> | |file1=<tt>Sphinx Ride</tt><ref name=SphinxRide/> | ||
|name1 | |name1=Sphinx Ride | ||
|game2=''Super Mario Odyssey'' | |game2=''Super Mario Odyssey'' | ||
|file2=<tt> | |file2=<tt>JaguarTaxistop</tt><ref name=Jaguar/> | ||
|name2 | |name2=Jaguar Taxi | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|Jap=ライドン・バス | |Jap=ライドン・バス | ||
|JapR=Raidon Basu | |JapR=Raidon Basu | ||
|JapM= | |JapM=Portmanteau of "ride" and "lion", also possibly a pun of the English phrase "ride on", and「バス」means "bus". Reused from [[Plessie#Names in other languages|Raidon]] in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' | ||
|Spa=Jaxi | |Spa=Jaxi | ||
|SpaM=Jaxi | |SpaM=Jaxi | ||
| | |Fra=Jaxi | ||
| | |FraM=Jaxi | ||
|Ger=Miauxi | |Ger=Miauxi | ||
|GerM= | |GerM=From "miau" (meow) and "taxi" | ||
|Ita=Ruggitaxi | |Ita=Ruggitaxi | ||
|ItaM= | |ItaM=From "ruggito" (roar) and "taxi" | ||
|Dut=Jaxi | |Dut=Jaxi | ||
|DutM=Jaxi | |DutM=Jaxi | ||
|Rus=Рыкарус | |Rus=Рыкарус | ||
|RusR=Rykarus | |RusR=Rykarus | ||
|RusM= | |RusM=From "рык" (''ryk'', growl) and "Ikarus", a brand of Hungarian buses popular in 1990s-2000s Russia. | ||
|Kor=잭시 | |Kor=잭시 | ||
|KorR=Jaeksi | |KorR=Jaeksi | ||
