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"Unintelligence" is subjective, as he has also been described as cunning in some manuals and games. I'd say "simple-minded" is more accurate as he really only seems to use his brain for tasks that serve him directly (Master of Disguise, WarioWare, etc.)
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("Unintelligence" is subjective, as he has also been described as cunning in some manuals and games. I'd say "simple-minded" is more accurate as he really only seems to use his brain for tasks that serve him directly (Master of Disguise, WarioWare, etc.)) |
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'''Wario''' is a recurring character in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], designed to be an arch-rival to [[Mario]]. He is a muscular, hot-tempered, obese, and greedy character, usually playing the role of an anti-hero or an antagonist; he has also gone on to become the protagonist of his own self-named franchise, the ''[[Wario (franchise)|Wario]]'' franchise, including games such as the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' series and the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series. His name is a combination of Mario's name and the Japanese word ''warui'' ({{ruby|悪|わる}}い), meaning "bad." | '''Wario''' is a recurring character in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], designed to be an arch-rival to [[Mario]]. He is a muscular, hot-tempered, obese, and greedy character, usually playing the role of an anti-hero or an antagonist; he has also gone on to become the protagonist of his own self-named franchise, the ''[[Wario (franchise)|Wario]]'' franchise, including games such as the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' series and the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series. His name is a combination of Mario's name and the Japanese word ''warui'' ({{ruby|悪|わる}}い), meaning "bad." | ||
Wario is a creation of [[Hiroji Kiyotake]].<ref>[[List of WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! staff]]</ref><ref>Famicom Disk System: The More You Play It, the More You'll Want to Play [Disk 1], ''[[Nintendo DREAM]]'', Vol. 118. (Translation available at [https://www.metroid-database.com/old_site/m1/fds-interview-p0.php Metroid Database])</ref> Long-time ''Super Mario'' artist [[Yoichi Kotabe]] also helped with the character's final design.<ref name="LeMonde">William Andureau (December 06, 2018). "[https://www.lemonde.fr/pixels/article/2018/12/06/les-confidences-du-dessinateur-historique-des-personnages-nintendo_5393660_4408996.html Les confidences du dessinateur historique des personnages Nintendo]". ''Le Monde''. Retrieved December 14, 2018 (English translation available [https://www.marioboards.com/index.php?topic=40508.0 here])</ref> Wario's defining traits are his yellow cap and purple overalls; larger build and remarkable strength; | Wario is a creation of [[Hiroji Kiyotake]].<ref>[[List of WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! staff]]</ref><ref>Famicom Disk System: The More You Play It, the More You'll Want to Play [Disk 1], ''[[Nintendo DREAM]]'', Vol. 118. (Translation available at [https://www.metroid-database.com/old_site/m1/fds-interview-p0.php Metroid Database])</ref> Long-time ''Super Mario'' artist [[Yoichi Kotabe]] also helped with the character's final design.<ref name="LeMonde">William Andureau (December 06, 2018). "[https://www.lemonde.fr/pixels/article/2018/12/06/les-confidences-du-dessinateur-historique-des-personnages-nintendo_5393660_4408996.html Les confidences du dessinateur historique des personnages Nintendo]". ''Le Monde''. Retrieved December 14, 2018 (English translation available [https://www.marioboards.com/index.php?topic=40508.0 here])</ref> Wario's defining traits are his yellow cap and purple overalls; larger build and remarkable strength; simple-mindedness;<ref>''Super Mario 64 DS'' Instructional booklet, page 21. "Though Wario's lacking in the speed and agility departments (not to mention intelligence)..."</ref> gruff Italian accent; rude, reckless, and greedy personality; zigzag mustache (as well as other bizarre physical features); insatiable appetite for [[garlic]]; and rivalry with Mario. The ''WarioWare'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' titles depict him in a biker outfit: a jean vest, yellow gloves, and an aviator hat with goggles. | ||
Wario has two iconic vehicles usually seen in his series of titles: the [[Wario Car]] from the ''Wario Land'' series, and the [[Wario Bike]] in the ''WarioWare'' titles. In addition, he owns a plane called the [[Bulldog]], which appears in ''[[Mario & Wario]]'' and ''[[Wario's Woods]]'', among other titles. In ''[[Wario Land II]]'' and ''[[Wario World]]'', he is depicted as owning [[Wario Castle|his own castle]]. The ''WarioWare'' series of games depicts him as owning a [[microgame]]-creating company called [[WarioWare, Inc.]] based in [[Diamond City]]. Wario also appears in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, in which he is classified under the ''Wario'' franchise, represented by his "W" symbol, separately from the ''Super Mario'' franchise. | Wario has two iconic vehicles usually seen in his series of titles: the [[Wario Car]] from the ''Wario Land'' series, and the [[Wario Bike]] in the ''WarioWare'' titles. In addition, he owns a plane called the [[Bulldog]], which appears in ''[[Mario & Wario]]'' and ''[[Wario's Woods]]'', among other titles. In ''[[Wario Land II]]'' and ''[[Wario World]]'', he is depicted as owning [[Wario Castle|his own castle]]. The ''WarioWare'' series of games depicts him as owning a [[microgame]]-creating company called [[WarioWare, Inc.]] based in [[Diamond City]]. Wario also appears in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, in which he is classified under the ''Wario'' franchise, represented by his "W" symbol, separately from the ''Super Mario'' franchise. | ||