Skeleton (enemy)

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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.

Skeleton
Skeleton, from Donkey Kong (Game Boy)
Artwork of a Skeleton from Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten
First appearance Donkey Kong (Game Boy) (1994)
Latest appearance Super Mario Kodansha manga ("A tragic epilogue on the island!") (1994)
Comparable

Skeleton are enemies in the Donkey Kong for the Game Boy. They are composed of only a single human skull, despite their name suggesting otherwise.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong (Game Boy)[edit]

They are first encountered in Stage 5-2. Skeletons crawl on the ground from side to side and hurl bones at Mario if he approaches them. Touching a Skeleton or getting hit by its bones results in Mario losing a life. Skeletons, as well as their bone projectiles, can be crushed with a hammer.

Super Mario Kodansha manga[edit]

In the Super Mario Kodansha manga, Skeleton appear in the Donkey Kong adaptation.

In the bonus chapter of Super Mario: Donkey Kong 1, a Skeleton is one of the animal attractions in Peach Zoo.

In Super Mario: Donkey Kong 2, a Skeleton is seen with the other enemies building the Tower and attacking Mario and friends in chapter 2 until Monchee interveens; and in chapter 3 one is seen helping the Kongs fight the Kremling Krew, until DK and Donkey Kong Snr. are knocked out, causing the Kong army to retreat after the defeat of their leaders.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]

スケルトン (JP) / Skeleton (EN)
Skeleton, from Donkey Kong (Game Boy)
Original text (Japanese) Translation
種族しゅぞく ゴースト族 Tribe Ghost clan
性格せいかく しつこい Disposition Persistent
登場とうじょうゲーム GBドンキー Game appearances GB Donkey
壁を抜けて骨が飛ぶ

名前の通りスケルトン（ガイコツ）のモンスター。ドクロだけが床をはい回って、ときどき骨を投げてくる。この骨は、壁をすり抜けて飛んでくるので、近づかない方がいい。[1]

Bones fly through the wall

A skeleton monster, as the name suggests. Only the skulls crawl around on the floor and sometimes throw bones. These bones fly through walls, so it is best to stay away from them.

Gallery[edit]

  • Sprite from Donkey Kong (Game Boy)

    Sprite from Donkey Kong (Game Boy)

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Note(s) Ref.
Japanese スケルトン
Sukeruton		 Skeleton [2][3][1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Kiire, Kyoko (Shogakukan), Koichi Watanabe, Hiroaki Nagata, Masatoshi Watanabe, Haruko Ueki (Supersonic), and Toru Mori, editors (1994). 『パーフェクト版ばん マリオキャラクター大事典だいじてん』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-259067-9. Page 92. Retrieved May 6, 2022 from Imgur.
  2. ^ Motoyama, Kazuki (9 Jan. 1995). Super Mario: Donkey Kong 1, Super Mario, vol. 28. Tokyo: Kodansha (Japanese). ISBN 4-06-319559-7. Page 68.
  3. ^ Motoyama, Kazuki (6 Mar. 1995). Super Mario: Donkey Kong 2, Super Mario, vol. 29. Tokyo: Kodansha (Japanese). ISBN 4-06-319567-8. Page 51.
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Donkey Kong (Game Boy)
Characters Donkey Kong • Donkey Kong Jr. • Mario • Pauline
Levels Construction Site Stage 0-1 • Stage 0-2 • Stage 0-3 • Stage 0-4
Big-City Stage 1-1 • Stage 1-2 • Stage 1-3 • Stage 1-4 • Stage 1-5 • Stage 1-6 • Stage 1-7 • Stage 1-8
Forest Stage 2-1 • Stage 2-2 • Stage 2-3 • Stage 2-4 • Stage 2-5 • Stage 2-6 • Stage 2-7 • Stage 2-8 • Stage 2-9 • Stage 2-10 • Stage 2-11 • Stage 2-12
Ship Stage 3-1 • Stage 3-2 • Stage 3-3 • Stage 3-4 • Stage 3-5 • Stage 3-6 • Stage 3-7 • Stage 3-8
Jungle Stage 4-1 • Stage 4-2 • Stage 4-3 • Stage 4-4 • Stage 4-5 • Stage 4-6 • Stage 4-7 • Stage 4-8 • Stage 4-9 • Stage 4-10 • Stage 4-11 • Stage 4-12
Desert Stage 5-1 • Stage 5-2 • Stage 5-3 • Stage 5-4 • Stage 5-5 • Stage 5-6 • Stage 5-7 • Stage 5-8 • Stage 5-9 • Stage 5-10 • Stage 5-11 • Stage 5-12
Airplane Stage 6-1 • Stage 6-2 • Stage 6-3 • Stage 6-4 • Stage 6-5 • Stage 6-6 • Stage 6-7 • Stage 6-8
Iceberg Stage 7-1 • Stage 7-2 • Stage 7-3 • Stage 7-4 • Stage 7-5 • Stage 7-6 • Stage 7-7 • Stage 7-8 • Stage 7-9 • Stage 7-10 • Stage 7-11 • Stage 7-12
Rocky-Valley Stage 8-1 • Stage 8-2 • Stage 8-3 • Stage 8-4 • Stage 8-5 • Stage 8-6 • Stage 8-7 • Stage 8-8 • Stage 8-9 • Stage 8-10 • Stage 8-11 • Stage 8-12 • Stage 8-13 • Stage 8-14 • Stage 8-15 • Stage 8-16
Tower Stage 9-1 • Stage 9-2 • Stage 9-3 • Stage 9-4 • Stage 9-5 • Stage 9-6 • Stage 9-7 • Stage 9-8 • Stage 9-9
Allies Jumper • Monchee
Abilities Crouch • Handstand / Handstand Jump • Backflip • Wire Spin • Roll
Items and objects 1 UP Heart • Bird Nest • Bolt • Conveyor Belt • Crumble Block • Door • Girder • Hammer • Ice Block • Jump Stand • Key • Ladder • Lift • Parasol, Hat & Bag • Road • Rope • Rope (wire) • Super Hammer • Switch • Trash Can
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