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[[File:MK8-Line-Mario-Lakitu.gif|left|175px|thumb|[[LINE]] sticker of Lakitu fishing Mario out of water.]] | [[File:MK8-Line-Mario-Lakitu.gif|left|175px|thumb|[[LINE]] sticker of Lakitu fishing Mario out of water.]] | ||
Lakitu starts taking on more friendly roles in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. | A Lakitu starts taking on more friendly roles in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. It has many responsibilities throughout the series, guiding the race most of the time. It most prominently appears as the referee, holding a starting light with [[Fishin' Lakitu|a fishing pole]] which tells the drivers when the race begins (except for ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''), and signals the drivers what lap or section they are currently in. Occasionally, in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', a [[Cheep Cheep]] is caught on the device. Another role it has is signaling the players if they are driving the wrong way, doing so in three different ways: it shows a yellow flag with an "'''X'''" on it in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', a sign saying "''REVERSE''" in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', or a U-turn arrow sign since ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''. In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', Lakitu even puts the drivers in the right direction if they do not do so within five seconds outside of Time Trial mode. There is a secret in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' regarding this: Lakitu can be crushed by a [[Thwomp]] when signaling about going the wrong way. However, in the next two installments, Lakitu quickly evades the hazard without getting crushed. If the driver crosses the [[Finish Line (object)|finish line]] at the end of the race, then Lakitu will come in while waving the checkered flag. | ||
Another role Lakitu has in the series is helping out the drivers when they are in a bad situation by transporting them back onto the track. This applies when the racers are falling into a void, a body of water (that they cannot drive through), or [[lava]], or when they are going out of bounds of the track. However, as a penalty for falling, they have to wait a few seconds before they can drive again, usually losing some position, and in ''Super Mario Kart'', ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and ''Mario Kart 8'', Lakitu also charges the player with up to three [[coin]]s if they have any. In the lattermost game, Lakitu appears immediately to save the drivers without them having to plummet. In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Rainbow Road (Wii)|Rainbow Road]] and [[Galaxy Colosseum]], the drivers are shown burning up on re-entry into the planet's atmosphere as they fall. | Another role Lakitu has in the series is helping out the drivers when they are in a bad situation by transporting them back onto the track. This applies when the racers are falling into a void, a body of water (that they cannot drive through), or [[lava]], or when they are going out of bounds of the track. However, as a penalty for falling, they have to wait a few seconds before they can drive again, usually losing some position, and in ''Super Mario Kart'', ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and ''Mario Kart 8'', Lakitu also charges the player with up to three [[coin]]s if they have any. In the lattermost game, Lakitu appears immediately to save the drivers without them having to plummet. In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Rainbow Road (Wii)|Rainbow Road]] and [[Galaxy Colosseum]], the drivers are shown burning up on re-entry into the planet's atmosphere as they fall. | ||
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====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ||
''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' marks the first playable appearance of Lakitu in the series. This playable Lakitu has a red shell, unlike the non-playable Lakitu which has a green shell like in previous games; this is the third appearance of a Lakitu with a red shell, the first being ''Super Mario World'', which was released 21 years prior to ''Mario Kart 7''. 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]]). | ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' marks the first playable appearance of a Lakitu in the series. This playable Lakitu has a red shell, unlike the non-playable Lakitu which has a green shell like in previous games; this is the third appearance of a Lakitu with a red shell, the first being ''Super Mario World'', which was released 21 years prior to ''Mario Kart 7''. 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]]). It is unlocked by winning the 150cc [[Lightning Cup]]. | ||
In races that contain underwater driving, the non-playable Lakitu will be sporting a snorkeling mask, as well as | In races that contain underwater driving, the non-playable Lakitu will be sporting a snorkeling mask, as well as its cloud sporting some goggles similar to Lakitu itself. The race tracks that use this are [[Cheep Cheep Lagoon (3DS)|Cheep Cheep Lagoon]], [[Piranha Plant Slide]], [[Wario Shipyard]], [[Rosalina's Ice World]], [[Koopa Troopa Beach|<small>N64</small> Koopa Troopa Beach]], [[Daisy Cruiser|<small>GCN</small> Daisy Cruiser]] and [[Koopa Cape|<small>Wii</small> Koopa Cape]]. | ||
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''==== | ====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''==== | ||
[[File:MKAGPDX Lakitu artwork.jpg|thumb|150px|Lakitu's statistics in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'']] | [[File:MKAGPDX Lakitu artwork.jpg|thumb|150px|Lakitu's statistics in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'']] | ||
Lakitu reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', where | A Lakitu reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', where it starts the race like in previous games. In an update on December 12, 2018, a red-shelled Lakitu was added as a playable light character with average acceleration, poor speed and great handling. It shares these statistics with [[Bowser Jr.]], Toad, and [[Don-chan]]. | ||
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ||
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the red-shelled Lakitu returns as an unlockable character. | In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the red-shelled Lakitu returns as an unlockable character. It is a slightly heavier lightweight (sharing its stats with Toad, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy, [[Toadette]], [[Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]], and [[Isabelle]]), being slightly more focused on speed and weight than acceleration, handling and grip. Lakitu is the Staff Ghost for [[Donut Plains 3 (SNES)|<small>SNES</small> Donut Plains 3]] and [[Dragon Driftway]]. Additionally, the latter track has images of Lakitu in the tunnel and several stone Lakitus in martial arts poses. Lakitu also appears on the poster of the fictional film ''[[Kung Fu Lakitu]]'', seen in the background of [[Ribbon Road|<small>GBA</small> Ribbon Road]]. | ||
Lakitu returns in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. As a playable character, | Lakitu returns in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. As a playable character, it now shares stats with only Bowser Jr. and Koopa Troopa. It is also the 200cc staff ghost for [[Cheep Cheep Beach|<small>DS</small> Cheep Cheep Beach]]. Similarly to Dragon Driftway, [[Dragon Palace]] features art and statues of Lakitus in martial arts poses. | ||
====''Mario Kart Tour''==== | ====''Mario Kart Tour''==== | ||
The red-shelled Lakitu once again returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a playable character. | The red-shelled Lakitu once again returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a playable character. It was added as a playable character during the [[Tokyo Tour]], with the [[Triple Green Shells]] as its special item, which is shared with [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]], Koopa Troopa, and [[Dry Bones]]. The non-playable Lakitu referee gives out tips to the player on the loading screen and announces the results in ranked cups. Occasionally, the referee wears costumes themed after the tour, such as a Halloween costume during the [[Halloween Tour (2020)|2020 Halloween Tour]], and a New Year's costume during the [[Winter Tour (2020)|2020 Winter Tour]] and [[Rosalina Tour]]. A variant of Lakitu in the referee's New Year's costume debuts in the [[New Year's 2021 Tour]] as a playable character. | ||
====''Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit''==== | ====''Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit''==== | ||