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{{quote|We're gonna spike-bomb [[Mario|you]] into submission, punks!|Lakitu|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}} | {{quote|We're gonna spike-bomb [[Mario|you]] into submission, punks!|Lakitu|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}} | ||
'''Lakitus''' are [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]] which ride [[Lakitu's Cloud|clouds]] through the skies, mostly dropping [[Spiny Egg]]s on the ground or near the player. When they are defeated, their clouds can sometimes be ridden for a short amount of time. In other games, however, they take on friendly roles, such as [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|refereeing]] [[Mario Kart (series)|races]], [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]] and [[Mario Baseball (series)|baseball]] games, and even [[Lakitu Bros.|filming Mario's adventures]]. Many of the sports game manuals refer to Lakitu in the singular, indicating that there may only be a specific individual Lakitu involved (who is named for his species, as [[Toad]] or [[Yoshi]]), and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' introduces a unique, playable Lakitu character. | '''Lakitus''' are [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]] which ride [[Lakitu's Cloud|clouds]] through the skies, mostly dropping [[Spiny Egg]]s on the ground or near the player. When they are defeated, their clouds can sometimes be ridden for a short amount of time. In other games, however, they take on friendly roles, such as [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|refereeing]] [[Mario Kart (series)|races]], [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]] and [[Mario Baseball (series)|baseball]] games, and even [[Lakitu Bros.|filming Mario's adventures]]. Many of the sports game manuals refer to Lakitu in the singular, indicating that there may only be a specific individual Lakitu involved (who is named for his species, as [[Toad]] or [[Yoshi]]), and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' introduces a unique, playable Lakitu character. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | ===''Super Mario'' series=== | ||
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[[File:Lakitu SMB artwork.jpg |thumb|100px|A Lakitu, as it appears in ''Super Mario Bros.'']] | [[File:Lakitu SMB artwork.jpg |thumb|100px|A Lakitu, as it appears in ''Super Mario Bros.'']] | ||
[[File:SMB Lakitu Throwing Spiny Sprites.gif|frame|left]] | [[File:SMB Lakitu Throwing Spiny Sprites.gif|frame|left]] | ||
Lakitus make their debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', whose manual describes as "the mysterious turtle who controls the clouds". Lakitus first appear in [[World 4-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-1]] in this game, where they simply move back and forth at the top of the screen, ducking into their [[Lakitu's Cloud|clouds]] to drop [[Spiny Egg]]s (which hatch into adult [[Spiny|Spinies]] upon collision with the ground). Only one Lakitu is present on screen at any given time, and they can be defeated by either a stomp for 800 points or a [[fireball]] for 200 points. After being defeated, it eventually respawns if the player remains idle too long. If the player is about to reach the flagpole, then Lakitu stops chasing them, and simply disappears offscreen. A Lakitu also disguises itself as Bowser in [[World 5-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-4]], but the player cannot reveal it unless they hit the [[fake Bowser]] with fireballs. | Lakitus make their debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', whose manual describes as "the mysterious turtle who controls the clouds". Lakitus first appear in [[World 4-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-1]] in this game, where they simply move back and forth at the top of the screen, ducking into their [[Lakitu's Cloud|clouds]] to drop [[Spiny Egg|Spiny's egg]]s (which hatch into adult [[Spiny|Spinies]] upon collision with the ground). Only one Lakitu is present on screen at any given time, and they can be defeated by either a stomp for 800 points or a [[fireball]] for 200 points. After being defeated, it eventually respawns if the player remains idle too long. If the player is about to reach the flagpole, then Lakitu stops chasing them, and simply disappears offscreen. A Lakitu also disguises itself as Bowser in [[World 5-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-4]], but the player cannot reveal it unless they hit the [[fake Bowser]] with fireballs. | ||
====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''==== | ====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''==== | ||
Lakitus in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' retain their behavior and role from ''Super Mario Bros.'' They are first encountered in [[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 4-1]]. They retain the same appearance and throw | Lakitus in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' retain their behavior and role from ''Super Mario Bros.'' They are first encountered in [[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 4-1]]. They retain the same appearance and throw Spiny's eggs in the same way they did in the predecessor, however, they are slightly darker. However, in some of the later levels, Lakitu appears lower in the sky, making it easier for Mario or Luigi to defeat him. They also sometimes appear underwater, as seen in World 9. In underwater levels, the outline of Lakitu's cloud is colored gray like with all green enemies encountered there, including the "green" Cheep Cheeps, but this is reverted in the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version, where all green enemies are colored normally regardless of what level environment they appear in. | ||
====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''==== | ====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''==== | ||
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|image3=SMA4 Lakitu Sprite.png|alt3=Super Mario Advance 4 Lakitu|width3=18|caption3=<!--''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|SMA4]]''-->}} | |image3=SMA4 Lakitu Sprite.png|alt3=Super Mario Advance 4 Lakitu|width3=18|caption3=<!--''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|SMA4]]''-->}} | ||
Lakitus return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' after their absence in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Once again, they drop Spiny | Lakitus return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' after their absence in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Once again, they drop [[Spiny Egg]]s. Depending on the level, they may throw one of two types: a red egg that hatches into a Spiny on impact, or a green egg that does not hatch, but continues rolling on the ground to harm [[Mario]]. Lakitus first appear in [[Water Land]]. There is a single-use item, [[Lakitu's Cloud]], which allows Mario or Luigi to skip one [[level]]. | ||
In ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', a Lakitu also helps in [[e-Reader]] use and conversion. Whenever the player wants to scan an [[e-Reader]] card, he appears to whisk Mario away from wherever on the map he is on. This Lakitu has a slightly different appearance from the enemy Lakitus found in levels. He does not appear in the European version due to all e-Reader content being removed, as well as in the Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online releases due to all e-Reader levels being unlocked by default. | In ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', a Lakitu also helps in [[e-Reader]] use and conversion. Whenever the player wants to scan an [[e-Reader]] card, he appears to whisk Mario away from wherever on the map he is on. This Lakitu has a slightly different appearance from the enemy Lakitus found in levels. He does not appear in the European version due to all e-Reader content being removed, as well as in the Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online releases due to all e-Reader levels being unlocked by default. | ||
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====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''==== | ====''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''==== | ||
[[File:LakituSMW.png|frame|left]] | [[File:LakituSMW.png|frame|left]] | ||
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|its reissue]], unlike the past few games, normal Lakitus follow [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] rather than moving back and forth. Also, when a Lakitu is defeated by projectiles, Mario or Luigi can ride its cloud and use it to fly to hidden parts of stages and over obstacles temporarily; Lakitu's Cloud simply disappears if it is jumped on. ''Super Mario World'' also introduces Lakitu-derived species, such as [[Fishin' Lakitu]]s, [[Fishing Boo|Fishin' Boo]], and '''Lakitu in a Pipe'''.<ref> | In ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|its reissue]], unlike the past few games, normal Lakitus follow [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] rather than moving back and forth. Also, when a Lakitu is defeated by projectiles, Mario or Luigi can ride its cloud and use it to fly to hidden parts of stages and over obstacles temporarily; Lakitu's Cloud simply disappears if it is jumped on. ''Super Mario World'' also introduces Lakitu-derived species, such as [[Fishin' Lakitu]]s, [[Fishing Boo|Fishin' Boo]], and '''Lakitu in a Pipe'''.<ref>{{cite|title=Nintendo ''[[Mario Mania]]'' Player's Guide|page=50|date=August 1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> Lakitus in Pipes act like normal Lakitus, but as their name implies, they are found in stationary pipes instead of clouds. | ||
''Super Mario World'' is the only game in the main series to feature cloud-riding Lakitus with red shells instead of green. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] reissue, however, if Luigi rides Yoshi and spits out a Lakitu from a Pipe, its shell is shown to be green, using a sprite similar to a [[Koopa Troopa]]'s shell but with stripes. | ''Super Mario World'' is the only game in the main series to feature cloud-riding Lakitus with red shells instead of green. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] reissue, however, if Luigi rides Yoshi and spits out a Lakitu from a Pipe, its shell is shown to be green, using a sprite similar to a [[Koopa Troopa]]'s shell but with stripes. | ||
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In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its remake]], the first two Lakitus seen in this game are the friendly [[Lakitu Bros.]], one of whom fills the role of the game's camera; they help Mario toward the beginning of the game, give him hints in [[Whomp's Fortress]], and film his entire adventure. Using {{button|n64|c}}, the player can control Lakitu's position and thereby change the camera angle. The cameraman Lakitu can be seen in the introduction and the end credits, and can also be seen via reflections, such as in the room containing the entrance to [[Snowman's Land]]. | In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its remake]], the first two Lakitus seen in this game are the friendly [[Lakitu Bros.]], one of whom fills the role of the game's camera; they help Mario toward the beginning of the game, give him hints in [[Whomp's Fortress]], and film his entire adventure. Using {{button|n64|c}}, the player can control Lakitu's position and thereby change the camera angle. The cameraman Lakitu can be seen in the introduction and the end credits, and can also be seen via reflections, such as in the room containing the entrance to [[Snowman's Land]]. | ||
Lakitus also appear as actual enemies in the courses [[Tiny-Huge Island]] and [[Rainbow Ride]], where they float and drop | Lakitus also appear as actual enemies in the courses [[Tiny-Huge Island]] and [[Rainbow Ride]], where they float and drop [[Spiny Egg|Spiny bomb]]s on Mario. Defeating these Lakitus rewards Mario with five [[coin]]s. If they are spawned but do not see Mario, they float around in wide, fast circles. In the former area, it is possible to make Lakitu fly low enough that its cloud is under the water, though this does not affect its behavior. In the DS remake, the [[Goomboss Battle]] stage has one Lakitu enemy, and the new level, [[Sunshine Isles]], has two Lakitus in it. They no longer move in their wide, fast patterns, instead following the player at a more steady pace, while slowly moving in a small circle if they do not see them. If [[Yoshi]] eats one and spits it out, it spins out while constantly moving in the direction it is spit, though unlike many enemies, it recovers. Yoshi is also capable of turning Lakitus into [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]]s. | ||
In the original game, Lakitu's Cloud is a simple 2D texture and lacks a face, while the remake gives the cloud the appearance it usually has. | In the original game, Lakitu's Cloud is a simple 2D texture and lacks a face, while the remake gives the cloud the appearance it usually has. | ||
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[[File:NSMB Lakitu.png|150px|thumb]] | [[File:NSMB Lakitu.png|150px|thumb]] | ||
[[File:NSMBDS Lakitu Artwork.png|thumb|left|150px|A Lakitu as it appears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'']] | [[File:NSMBDS Lakitu Artwork.png|thumb|left|150px|A Lakitu as it appears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'']] | ||
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', Lakitus behave the same as they do in the first games, and the ''Super Mario World'' ability to take control of Lakitu's Cloud returns, which is mandatory to obtain some [[Star Coin]]s. They can be defeated for 1000 points with any attack, but like in ''Super Mario World'', their cloud cannot be ridden if the player defeats them with a jump as the cloud simply disappears. Lakitus appear in [[World 2-2 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 2-2]] and [[World 6-A (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-A]]. The boss of [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7]] is a Dark Lakitu-like character called [[Lakithunder]], who attacks the Mario Bros. with lightning, and dives down, along with throwing | In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', Lakitus behave the same as they do in the first games, and the ''Super Mario World'' ability to take control of Lakitu's Cloud returns, which is mandatory to obtain some [[Star Coin]]s. They can be defeated for 1000 points with any attack, but like in ''Super Mario World'', their cloud cannot be ridden if the player defeats them with a jump as the cloud simply disappears. Lakitus appear in [[World 2-2 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 2-2]] and [[World 6-A (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-A]]. The boss of [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 7]] is a Dark Lakitu-like character called [[Lakithunder]], who attacks the Mario Bros. with lightning, and dives down, along with throwing [[Spiny Egg]]s. Similar to other bosses, Lakithunder needs three hits to be defeated and its cloud disappears with it. | ||
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ||
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Lakitus behave as they did in ''Super Mario Bros.'' | In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Lakitus behave as they did in ''Super Mario Bros.'' This time, they throw Spiny Eggs more frequently; Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad, or Yellow Toad can steal their clouds by defeating them in any manner (as opposed to only a fireball previously). Additionally, [[square cloud]]s spawn Lakitus that throw coins instead of Spiny Eggs. Lakitus appear in [[World 2-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 2-5]], [[World 4-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 4-5]], and the [[Enemy Course]]s in [[World 7 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 7]]. | ||
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | ====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | ||
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====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''==== | ====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''==== | ||
[[File:SMBWLakitu.jpg|thumb|A Lakitu in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']] | [[File:SMBWLakitu.jpg|thumb|A Lakitu in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']] | ||
Lakitus reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' as enemies. They revert to their standard 3D appearance, used in most games since ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', for the first time in a 2D ''Mario'' platformer since ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' This design replaces the larger-eyed, in-game design they received in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' and retained through its sequels and ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. | Lakitus reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' as enemies. They revert to their standard 3D appearance, used in most games since ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', for the first time in a 2D ''Mario'' platformer since ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' This design replaces the larger-eyed, in-game design they received in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' and retained through its sequels and ''[[Super Mario Run]]''. A trio of Lakitus in one cloud also appears in [[Cruising with Linking Lifts]]'s [[Wonder Effect]], throwing coins, [[Wonder Token]]s, and [[1-Up Mushroom]]s; as well as in the [[Special World]] level [[Shining Falls Special Triple Threat Deluge]]. | ||
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===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''=== | ===''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''=== | ||
[[File:LakituTheGreatMission.png|thumb|left|Lakitu joyously shakes a jarred Mario's hand in ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''.]] | [[File:LakituTheGreatMission.png|thumb|left|Lakitu joyously shakes a jarred Mario's hand in ''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''.]] | ||
In the ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', Lakitus resemble their in-game counterparts, but their clouds have no faces (a pair of Lakitus whose clouds did have faces appeared in the film's opening credits, however). In the movie itself, many Lakitus make their debut toward the beginning of the anime during the [[Koopa Troop]] invasion of the [[Mario Bros.' House|Mario Bros.' home]]. After this, no Lakitus are given major roles until shortly after Mario and Luigi had collected the [[Super Mushroom]]. The Mario Bros. are eventually attacked by a Lakitu, who traps Luigi amongst a horde of [[Big Spiny|big-sized Spinies]], although Mario manages to escape his eggs. A [[beanstalk]] appears and boosts Mario to Lakitu's height. The amused Lakitu then scoffs at Mario and shakes his hand before realizing that it is adjacent to his enemy. Though he attempts to escape, Mario manages to take the cloud, which he tampers with until he accidentally destroys the Spinies, saving Luigi. | In the ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', Lakitus resemble their in-game counterparts, but their clouds have no faces (a pair of Lakitus whose clouds did have faces appeared in the film's opening credits, however). In the movie itself, many Lakitus make their debut toward the beginning of the anime during the [[Koopa Troop]] invasion of the [[Mario Bros.' House|Mario Bros.' home]]. After this, no Lakitus are given major roles until shortly after Mario and Luigi had collected the [[Super Mushroom]]. The Mario Bros. are eventually attacked by a Lakitu, who explains that he wanted lure Mario and Luigi into his Piranha Plant garden in order to feed his plants, and that they will pay for having destroyed his garden. He traps Luigi amongst a horde of [[Big Spiny|big-sized Spinies]], although Mario manages to escape his eggs. A [[beanstalk]] appears and boosts Mario to Lakitu's height. The amused Lakitu then scoffs at Mario and shakes his hand before realizing that it is adjacent to his enemy. Though he attempts to escape, Mario manages to take the cloud, which he tampers with until he accidentally destroys the Spinies, saving Luigi. | ||
===DIC cartoons=== | ===DIC cartoons=== | ||
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''==== | ====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''==== | ||
{{ | {{quote|I prefer clouds myself, but at least it's snowing and freezing down there! Hehehehehehehe!|Lakitu|"[[Mario and the Red Baron Koopa]]"}} | ||
[[File: CartoonLakitu.jpg|thumb|Lakitu in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'']] | [[File: CartoonLakitu.jpg|thumb|Lakitu in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' episode "[[Mario and the Red Baron Koopa]].]] | ||
Only one Lakitu<ref> | Only one Lakitu<ref>{{cite|quote=Koopa and '''Lakitu''' try to take over Pastaland.|url=tubitv.com/tv-shows/458830/s01-e28-mario-and-the-red-baron-koopa Mario and the Red Baron Koopa|title=Mario and the Red Baron Koopa|publisher=Tubi|accessdate=November 9, 2020}}</ref> (also spelled '''Lakatu''')<ref>{{cite|quote=When Koopa teams up with the dreaded sky turtle, '''Lakatu''', the heroes head for an actual dogfight in their flying carpet biplane.|title=''[[Air Koopa]]'' back cover}}</ref> appears on ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' produced by [[Nintendo]] and [[DIC Entertainment]], in the episode "[[Mario and the Red Baron Koopa]]." ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' depicts Lakitu as a green, more-reptilian turtle with a large nose, resembling generic [[Koopa Troopa]]s in the cartoon, who wears a red-lensed, gold-framed aviator's goggles. In the episode, King Koopa (using a [[magic carpet]] he has stolen from [[Sam Shalam]]) brings Lakitu to the country of [[Pastaland]], where he scares the citizens, as well as Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad, with Spinies and rain. Afterward, Lakitu helps King Koopa launch the [[Wicked Weather Satellite]], and the two relax atop Lakitu's cloud until Mario, Luigi, and Toad defeat King Koopa and destroy the Wicked Weather Satellite. Lakitu itself is last seen attempting at maintaining its cloud, which has been broken by the Mario Brothers' biplane. Finally, this cartoon episode marked the first time Lakitu's Western name was spoken; King Koopa and Princess Toadstool pronounced it "la-KEE-too." | ||
Koopa seemed to treat Lakitu more like a friend than a servant, as Koopa never once insulted Lakitu or got mad at him. | Koopa seemed to treat Lakitu more like a friend than a servant, as Koopa never once insulted Lakitu or got mad at him. | ||
====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''==== | ====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''==== | ||
[[File: LakituTAoSMB3.png|thumb|left|A Lakitu in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]] | [[File: LakituTAoSMB3.png|thumb|left|A Lakitu in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' episode "[[Life's Ruff]]".]] | ||
Lakitu makes a final cartoon appearance as a minor, unnamed character (with no speaking roles) in the ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode "[[Life's Ruff]]". Compared to the ''Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' counterpart, the one Lakitu seen in this episode resembles more to the games; however, it has beak much like regular Koopas, and the [[Lakitu's Cloud]] is a dark, eyed storm cloud (a trait shared with [[Lakithunder]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''). Lakitu's only role in this cartoon is to throw some explosive Spiny Eggs at Luigi, who is in dog form, to stall him in his chase with [[Lemmy Koopa|Hip]] and [[Iggy Koopa|Hop Koopa]]. | Lakitu makes a final cartoon appearance as a minor, unnamed character (with no speaking roles) in the ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode "[[Life's Ruff]]". Compared to the ''Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' counterpart, the one Lakitu seen in this episode resembles more to the games; however, it has beak much like regular Koopas, and the [[Lakitu's Cloud]] is a dark, eyed storm cloud (a trait shared with [[Lakithunder]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''). Lakitu's only role in this cartoon is to throw some explosive Spiny Eggs at Luigi, who is in dog form, to stall him in his chase with [[Lemmy Koopa|Hip]] and [[Iggy Koopa|Hop Koopa]]. | ||
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A [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|Fishin' Lakitu]] appears throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series and takes on many responsibilities, guiding the race most of the time. He most prominently appears as the referee. | A [[Lakitu (Mario Kart referee)|Fishin' Lakitu]] appears throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series and takes on many responsibilities, guiding the race most of the time. He most prominently appears as the referee. | ||
====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ||
''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' also marks the first playable appearance of a Lakitu in the series. This playable Lakitu has a red shell and wears goggles, unlike the non-playable Lakitu which has a green shell with normal glasses like in previous games (although, the non-playable Lakitu also wears goggles on courses with water on the track); this is the third appearance of a Lakitu with a red shell, the first being ''Super Mario World'' | ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' also marks the first playable appearance of a Lakitu in the series. This playable Lakitu has a red shell and wears goggles, unlike the non-playable Lakitu which has a green shell with normal glasses like in previous games (although, the non-playable Lakitu also wears goggles on courses with water on the track); this is the third appearance of a Lakitu with a red shell, the first being ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and the second being the [[Dark Lakitu]] enemy from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. Lakitu is in the feather weight class, giving him high acceleration, handling, and off-road stats while giving him low speed and weight (he shares these attributes with [[Toad]], [[Koopa Troopa]], and [[Shy Guy]]). He is unlocked by winning the 150cc [[Lightning Cup]]. | ||
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ||
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===''Yoshi's Story''=== | ===''Yoshi's Story''=== | ||
[[File:YSLakitu.png|frame]] | [[File:YSLakitu.png|frame]] | ||
Lakitus also appear in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', but with a less significant role and different attacks. In this game, they now throw rocks, [[Spike Ball|spiked ball]]s, and sometimes [[melon]]s instead of Spiny Eggs, but they still ride on clouds, which Yoshi can use upon its defeat. Their clouds are different from normal: their smile is red and more at the bottom. Lakitus themselves also appear different, having rosy cheeks and separate lenses on their goggles. One Lakitu, called a 「ウォータージュゲム」<ref>「任天堂公式ガイドブック ヨッシーストーリー」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Story'') | Lakitus also appear in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', but with a less significant role and different attacks. In this game, they now throw rocks, [[Spike Ball|spiked ball]]s, and sometimes [[melon]]s instead of Spiny Eggs, but they still ride on clouds, which Yoshi can use upon its defeat. Their clouds are different from normal: their smile is red and more at the bottom. Lakitus themselves also appear different, having rosy cheeks and separate lenses on their goggles. One Lakitu, called a 「ウォータージュゲム」<ref>{{cite|title=「任天堂公式ガイドブック ヨッシーストーリー」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Story'')|page=99|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|language=ja}}</ref> (''Wōtā Jugemu'', Water Lakitu), drops water streams that can push Yoshi down a [[pit]] near the end of [[Shy Guy Limbo]]. | ||
===''Mario Party'' series=== | ===''Mario Party'' series=== | ||
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[[File:MiniGameWhistle.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Lakitu as the minigame referee in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''.]] | [[File:MiniGameWhistle.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Lakitu as the minigame referee in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''.]] | ||
[[File:MPA Lakitu Character Screenshot.png|frame]] | [[File:MPA Lakitu Character Screenshot.png|frame]] | ||
{{ | {{quote|I wanted to ask you about Toad Force V. I'm a huge fan. I'm a little crazy for it.|Lakitu|[[Mario Party Advance]]}} | ||
In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Lakitu appears in [[Lakitu House]] in [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]]. He is an avid ''[[Toad Force V]]'' fan, and carries a Fishing Pole with a Toad Force V action figure on the end of it.. When approached, asks the player for a favor. If accepted, he explains that he is a huge fan of the show ''Toad Force V'', and can name just about every single line of dialogue from memory. However, he says that he forgot one of the most notable lines from episode 28, and tells the player to go ask another fan of the show who lives in the [[Mushroom Condo]]. Once they go to his apartment, [[Mushbert]] says that the classic line is "I'm an iron 'shroom!" After going back to Lakitu and telling him the line, he thanks them and as a reward, gives them the [[Bait 'n Wait]] [[Gaddget]]. The credits state that Lakitu secretly desires to become a screenwriter. | In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Lakitu appears in [[Lakitu House]] in [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]]. He is an avid ''[[Toad Force V]]'' fan, and carries a Fishing Pole with a Toad Force V action figure on the end of it.. When approached, asks the player for a favor. If accepted, he explains that he is a huge fan of the show ''Toad Force V'', and can name just about every single line of dialogue from memory. However, he says that he forgot one of the most notable lines from episode 28, and tells the player to go ask another fan of the show who lives in the [[Mushroom Condo]]. Once they go to his apartment, [[Mushbert]] says that the classic line is "I'm an iron 'shroom!" After going back to Lakitu and telling him the line, he thanks them and as a reward, gives them the [[Bait 'n Wait]] [[Gaddget]]. The credits state that Lakitu secretly desires to become a screenwriter. | ||
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====''Super Mario Party''==== | ====''Super Mario Party''==== | ||
Lakitu appears in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', behaving the way a [[Boo]] does in ''Mario Party'' to ''Mario Party 3'' and stealing coins for free or a [[Star (Mario Party series)|Star]] for 30 coins. | Lakitu appears in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', behaving the way a [[Boo]] does in ''Mario Party'' to ''Mario Party 3'' and stealing coins for free or a [[Star (Mario Party series)|Star]] for 30 coins. When speaking to [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]], he has special dialogue for them. | ||
====''Mario Party Superstars''==== | ====''Mario Party Superstars''==== | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
{{main- | {{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Lakitu & Spinies}} | ||
[[File:Lakitu 3DS.jpg|thumb|left|A Lakitu in the Smash Run mode of ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', depicting its standard deisng instead of its sprite-based form like as an Assist Trophy character]] | [[File:Lakitu 3DS.jpg|thumb|left|A Lakitu in the Smash Run mode of ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', depicting its standard deisng instead of its sprite-based form like as an Assist Trophy character]] | ||
[[File:Lakitu Wii U.jpg|thumb|Lakitu and a Spiny, in their Assist Trophy form in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']] | [[File:Lakitu Wii U.jpg|thumb|Lakitu and a Spiny, in their Assist Trophy form in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']] | ||
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====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''==== | ====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''==== | ||
[[File:Hurt_Lakitu.png|left|thumb|upright=0.8|Hurt frame for Lakitu in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''.]] | [[File:Hurt_Lakitu.png|left|thumb|upright=0.8|Hurt frame for Lakitu in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''.]] | ||
Lakitus make another ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. Despite most of the enemies in the game having new appearances, Lakitu has retained his form from the last two ''Paper Mario'' games. Only one appears in the game and is found in [[Whammino Mountain]] as an obstacle, throwing Spinies. By grabbing a [[Super Star]] nearby, [[Mario]] can run through the Spinies and to the top of the mountain. Though the Lakitu flies high, he can be defeated at the top of the mountain if Mario quickly jumps into him when he drifts downwards, and this hurt frame can be seen. However Lakitu has other hurt frames that went unused, suggesting that he was planned to be an actual enemy. Additionally, unused graphics for a fishing pole associated with Lakitu's graphics exist in the data.<ref>TCRF | Lakitus make another ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. Despite most of the enemies in the game having new appearances, Lakitu has retained his form from the last two ''Paper Mario'' games. Only one appears in the game and is found in [[Whammino Mountain]] as an obstacle, throwing Spinies. By grabbing a [[Super Star]] nearby, [[Mario]] can run through the Spinies and to the top of the mountain. Though the Lakitu flies high, he can be defeated at the top of the mountain if Mario quickly jumps into him when he drifts downwards, and this hurt frame can be seen. However Lakitu has other hurt frames that went unused, suggesting that he was planned to be an actual enemy. Additionally, unused graphics for a fishing pole associated with Lakitu's graphics exist in the data.<ref>{{cite|author=TCRF|title=[[tcrf:Paper Mario: Sticker Star#Enemies|Paper Mario: Sticker Star#Enemies]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=November 12, 2018}}</ref> | ||
====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''==== | ====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''==== | ||
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===''Mario & Luigi'' series=== | ===''Mario & Luigi'' series=== | ||
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''==== | ====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''==== | ||
{{ | {{quote|SHH! If we're found out, it's curtains for us!|Lakitu|[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]}} | ||
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|image1=LakituMugshotDDR.png | |image1=LakituMugshotDDR.png | ||
|caption1=The regular Lakitu from | |caption1=The regular Lakitu from the Story Mode. | ||
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|image2=LakituPirateMugshotDDR.png | |image2=LakituPirateMugshotDDR.png | ||
|caption2=The pirate Lakitu from | |caption2=The pirate Lakitu from World 2. | ||
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Several Lakitus appear in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' and are portrayed differently throughout the worlds. There are | Several Lakitus appear in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]'' and are portrayed differently throughout the worlds. There are three items to buy in their shops, and except for the first two worlds, they are optional to visit. In the first two worlds, Lakitu plays a prominent role. In [[World 1 (Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix)|World 1]], one asks Mario or Luigi to rid his garden of a group of rowdy [[Koopa Troopa]]s. After doing that, he gives them the key to Truffle Towers. In [[World 2 (Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix)|World 2]], a Pirate Lakitu has a powerful motor named the [[Boogie Booster]] that is needed to pass over a whirlpool, but the player must first beat the Lakitu at a fishing contest, as he claims the motor is not for sale. Eventually the player beats him, obtains the motor, and ventures into the whirlpool. In the [[Whee!]] minigame, a Lakitu catches Mario or Luigi after he falls after jumping from the trampoline. | ||
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===''Mario Baseball'' series=== | ===''Mario Baseball'' series=== | ||
[[File:Daisy-mss-intro-2.png|thumb|left|Lakitu as seen in the opening cinematic for ''Mario Super Sluggers'']] | [[File:Daisy-mss-intro-2.png|thumb|left|Lakitu as seen in the opening cinematic for ''Mario Super Sluggers'']] | ||
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===Other appearances=== | ===Other appearances=== | ||
====''The Legend of Zelda'' series==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda'' series==== | ||
{{main- | {{main-wiki|ZeldaWiki|Lakitu|Zelda Wiki}} | ||
[[File:Ss loztmc lakitu.png|frame|left]] | [[File:Ss loztmc lakitu.png|frame|left]] | ||
Lakitu is notable for appearing in [[List of references in Nintendo video games|games outside of the ''Super Mario'' franchise]] such as ''[[zeldawiki:Legend of Zelda (Series)|the Legend of Zelda]]'' game ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''. In this game, Lakitus were recognizable, but their clouds had no smiles, they seemed to not wear goggles, their hair was thicker (actually resembling Lakitu's hair as it appeared in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''), and they threw thunderbolts rather than Spiny Eggs (much like the ''Super Mario'' enemy [[Thunder Lakitu]]). They are found in the [[zeldawiki:Cloud Tops|Cloud Tops]] area and the corresponding dungeon, the [[zeldawiki:Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]]. [[Link]] has to attack them from afar, as the Lakitu hides in its cloud if he gets too close. Additionally, Link can use the [[zeldawiki:Gust Jar|Gust Jar]] to remove the cloud and render the Lakitu defenseless. | Lakitu is notable for appearing in [[List of references in Nintendo video games|games outside of the ''Super Mario'' franchise]] such as ''[[zeldawiki:Legend of Zelda (Series)|the Legend of Zelda]]'' game ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''. In this game, Lakitus were recognizable, but their clouds had no smiles, they seemed to not wear goggles, their hair was thicker (actually resembling Lakitu's hair as it appeared in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''), and they threw thunderbolts rather than Spiny Eggs (much like the ''Super Mario'' enemy [[Thunder Lakitu]]). They are found in the [[zeldawiki:Cloud Tops|Cloud Tops]] area and the corresponding dungeon, the [[zeldawiki:Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]]. [[Link]] has to attack them from afar, as the Lakitu hides in its cloud if he gets too close. Additionally, Link can use the [[zeldawiki:Gust Jar|Gust Jar]] to remove the cloud and render the Lakitu defenseless. | ||
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|JapR=Jugemu | |JapR=Jugemu | ||
|JapM=Derived from {{wp|Jugemu|a well-known Japanese folktale}} about a boy with a comically long name beginning with "Jugemu Jugemu"; officially romanized as "Jugem" in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' | |JapM=Derived from {{wp|Jugemu|a well-known Japanese folktale}} about a boy with a comically long name beginning with "Jugemu Jugemu"; officially romanized as "Jugem" in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' | ||
| | |ChiT=球蓋姆 | ||
| | |ChiTR=Qiúgàimǔ | ||
| | |ChiTM=Transliteration of the Japanese name. In addition, 「球」(''qiú'') means "ball" | ||
|ChiS=朱盖木<br>''Zhūgàimù''<br>球盖姆 <small>(since ''Mario Tennis Aces'')</small><br>''Qiúgàimǔ'' | |||
|ChiSM=Transliteration of the Japanese name. In addition, 「球」(''qiú'') means "ball" and「朱」(''Zhū'') is also a common surname | |||
|Fin=Lakitu | |Fin=Lakitu | ||
|FreA=Lakitou | |FreA=Lakitou | ||
|FreAM=Lakitu | |FreAM=Lakitu | ||
|FreE=Lakitu | |FreE=Lakitu | ||
|FreE2={{nowrap|Billolotos ''(Yoshi's Island)''}} | |FreE2={{nowrap|Billolotos <small>''(Yoshi's Island)''</small>}} | ||
|FreE2M=From the French colloquialism | |FreE2M=From the French colloquialism ''avoir des yeux en bille de loto'' ("having eyes like lotto balls") combined with the slang suffix for creating adjectives and nouns ''-os'' | ||
|Dut=Lakitu | |Dut=Lakitu | ||
|Ger=Lakitu | |Ger=Lakitu | ||
|Ita=Lakitu | |Ita=Lakitu | ||
|Kor=김수한무 | |||
|KorR=Kimsuhanmu | |||
|KorM=Derived from a story of a famous "strangely long name" in Korea, beginning with ''Kim Suhanmu Keobugi wa Durumi'' ("Kim Never-ending-life Turtle and Crane") | |||
|Por=Lakitu | |Por=Lakitu | ||
|Rus=Лакиту | |Rus=Лакиту | ||
|RusR=Lakitu | |RusR=Lakitu | ||
|RusM=Lakitu | |RusM=Lakitu | ||
| | |Spa=Lakitu | ||
| | |SpaA=El Koopa de la Nube<ref>{{cite|title=''Club Nintendo'' (Chile) Año 1 No. 2|page=11}}</ref> | ||
|SpaAM=The Koopa of the Cloud | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*After being asked what video game character would represent him the best, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] replied that Lakitu would, as it "seems to be very free, floating in the air, going anywhere," a type of personality to which Miyamoto can apparently relate.<ref> | *After being asked what video game character would represent him the best, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] replied that Lakitu would, as it "seems to be very free, floating in the air, going anywhere," a type of personality to which Miyamoto can apparently relate.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20040325193818/http://www.n-sider.com/articleview.php?articleid=271|title=Chronicles of a Visionary|publisher=N-Sider|accessdate=May 22, 2024}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||