Takotsubo

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.

Takotsubo
First appearance	Yoshi's Safari (1993)
Latest appearance	Super Mario Kodansha manga (Super Mario: Yoshi no Road Hunting 1, 1994)

The Takotsubo is a strange jar-like creature appearing only in Yoshi's Safari. It lives underwater and is the source of Tako. During Bowser's invasion of Jewelry Land, the Takotsubo serves as a mini-boss in his forces. Mario and Yoshi encounter the Takotsubo underwater in the Crescent Coast of the Light Realm. The Takotsubo launches wave after wave of Tako at Mario and Yoshi. Using the Super Scope, the player can blast the Tako right as they emerge from the Takotsubo, eliminating them. The player can also shoot the Takotsubo itself. After sustaining gunfire, the Takotsubo is defeated, leaving behind foamy bubbles. This is the only mini-boss that is not fought twice in the entire game.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	タコつぼ Takotsubo	Octopus Pot