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'''{{wp|Banjo & Kazooie|Banjo}}''' is one of the two protagonists of the {{wp|Banjo-Kazooie|''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise}}, along with his best friend, [[Kazooie]]. However, his first appearance is in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', in which he is a playable character. His inclusion was to promote his then-upcoming title, ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie (video game)|Banjo-Kazooie}}''. Banjo has light-brown fur, and he wears a shark-tooth necklace, yellow shorts, and a blue backpack that houses Kazooie.
'''{{wp|Banjo & Kazooie|Banjo}}''' is one of the two protagonists of the {{wp|Banjo-Kazooie|''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise}}, along with his best friend, [[Kazooie]]. However, his first appearance is in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', in which he is a playable character to promote his then-upcoming title, ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie (video game)|Banjo-Kazooie}}''. He is a honey bear with light-brown fur, tan skin, blue eyes, and a black nose, and he wears a shark-tooth necklace, yellow shorts, and a blue backpack that houses Kazooie.
 
Banjo is owned by [[Rare Ltd.]], a former second-party developer for [[Nintendo]]. In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, and the rights of Banjo, Kazooie and [[Conker]] were transferred to the company in exchange for Nintendo keeping Rare's ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' additions.


Banjo is owned by [[Rare Ltd.]], a former second-party developer for [[Nintendo]]. In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, and the rights of both Banjo and [[Conker]] were transferred to the company.
==History==
==History==
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
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===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
Banjo appears in some ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Diddy Kong Racing''-based artwork in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]'' along with other characters from those games.
Banjo appears in some ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Diddy Kong Racing''-based artwork in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]'' along with other characters from those games.
===''Minecraft''===
Originally exclusive to the {{wp|Xbox 360}} and {{wp|Xbox One}} versions of the game, Banjo and a few other Microsoft-exclusive characters (including Conker) appear as playable skins in the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Minecraft]]'' through an update on January 30, 2018. This technically marks Banjo's first appearance on a Nintendo console since ''{{wp|Banjo-Pilot}}'' on the Game Boy Advance, and additionally, technically his first appearance alongside [[Diddy Kong]] since his debut.
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===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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The trailer references the connection between the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Donkey Kong'' franchises, as both were managed by [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] in the 1990s. The trailer could also be referencing the fact that Banjo's first in-game appearance was in a ''Donkey Kong'' series game, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. The English tagline "Banjo-Kazooie are Raring to Go!" is a reference to Rareware as well. Banjo and Kazooie appear in [[Sephiroth]]'s reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.
The trailer references the connection between the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Donkey Kong'' franchises, as both were managed by [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] in the 1990s. The trailer could also be referencing the fact that Banjo's first in-game appearance was in a ''Donkey Kong'' series game, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. The English tagline "Banjo-Kazooie are Raring to Go!" is a reference to Rareware as well. Banjo and Kazooie appear in [[Sephiroth]]'s reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.


Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Tooie|Banjo-Tooie]]'', though they also sport a few original attacks. [[Spiral Mountain]], the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are collectively a heavyweight, being heavier than [[Link]], [[Yoshi]], [[Captain Falcon]], [[Mii Gunner]], and [[Min Min]], but lighter than Wario, [[Ike]], [[Ridley]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], and [[Richter Belmont|Richter]], while having the same weight as [[Solid Snake|Snake]] and [[R.O.B.]].
Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Tooie|Banjo-Tooie]]'', though they also sport a few original attacks. [[Spiral Mountain]], the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are collectively a heavyweight, being heavier than [[Link]], [[Yoshi]], [[Captain Falcon]], [[Mii Gunner]], and [[Min Min]], but lighter than Wario, [[Ike]], [[Ridley]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], and [[Richter Belmont|Richter]], while having the same weight as [[Solid Snake|Snake]] and [[R.O.B.]]


Banjo & Kazooie are the first fighters from a Western franchise in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, as well as the first to be owned by a company that competed with Nintendo at the time of their announcement (being owned by Microsoft).
Banjo & Kazooie are the first fighters from a Western franchise in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, as well as the first to be owned by a company that competed with Nintendo at the time of their announcement (being owned by Microsoft).
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|JapR=Tamago Misairu / Tamago Bakyūn
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|JapM=Egg Missile / Egg Kaboom
|Fra=Jet d'œufs / Blaster Breegull
|Fre=Jet d'œufs / Blaster Breegull
|Ger=Eitacke / Bazoo-Kazoo
|Ger=Eitacke / Bazoo-Kazoo
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[[File:SSBU Shock Spring Jump.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Shock Spring Jump in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
[[File:SSBU Shock Spring Jump.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Shock Spring Jump in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Shock Spring Jump}}
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Shock Spring Jump}}
'''[[jiggywikki:Shock Spring Jump|Shock Spring Jump]]''' is Banjo & Kazooie's up special move. The move involves the duo using a Shock Spring Pad that spontaneously appears under them, to launch themselves upwards into the air. The pad then acts like [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'s [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Spring Jump|Spring Jump]] move, in the sense the pad falls downwards (if the duo uses the move in midair), which can hurt any opponent that comes in contact with it. The move can be slightly charged for a slight increase in jump height. The move originates from ''Banjo-Kazooie''.
'''[[jiggywikki:Shock Spring Jump|Shock Spring Jump]]''' is Banjo & Kazooie's up special move. The move involves the duo using a Shock Spring Pad that spontaneously appears under them, to launch themselves upwards into the air. The pad then acts like [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'s [[Sonic#Spring Jump|Spring Jump]] move, in the sense the pad falls downwards (if the duo uses the move in midair), which can hurt any opponent that comes in contact with it. The move can be slightly charged for a slight increase in jump height. The move originates from ''Banjo-Kazooie''.
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;Names in other languages
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|JapR=Shokku Janpu
|JapR=Shokku Janpu
|JapM=Shock Jump
|JapM=Shock Jump
|FraA=Super saut
|FreA=Super saut
|Ger=Supersprung
|Ger=Supersprung
|Ita=Salto choccante
|Ita=Salto choccante
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|JapR=Oketsu Tamago
|JapR=Oketsu Tamago
|JapM=Ass Egg
|JapM=Ass Egg
|Fra=Jet arrière
|Fre=Jet arrière
|FraM=Rear Jet
|FreM=Rear Jet
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|Ger=Bürzel-Ei
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|JapR=Jinjonētā
|JapR=Jinjonētā
|JapM=Jinjonator
|JapM=Jinjonator
|FraA=Le Grand Jinjonator
|FreA=Le Grand Jinjonator
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|Ger=Der hammerstarke Jinjonator
|Ger=Der hammerstarke Jinjonator
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*''The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!''
*''The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!''


==''Super Mario''-related appearances==
==List of ''Super Mario''-related appearances==
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|1999
|[[Nintendo 64DD]]
|[[Nintendo 64DD]]
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|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Wii U Edition]]''
|Playable skin via update
|2018
|[[Wii U]]
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|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition]]''
|Playable skin via update
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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|''[[Minecraft]]'' (Bedrock edition)
|Playable skin
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|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
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BanjoKazooieSmash.jpg|Screenshot from the reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters
BanjoKazooieSmash.jpg|Screenshot from the reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters
Banjo & Kazooie SSBU.jpg|Artwork with shadow
Banjo & Kazooie SSBU.jpg|Artwork with shadow
SSBU Panoramic Complete.png|Panoramic artwork
Banjo & Kazooie amiibo.png|Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo
Banjo & Kazooie amiibo.png|Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo
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==References==
==References==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=Banjo}}
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=1}}
{{Wikipedia|Banjo & Kazooie|Banjo}}
{{Wikipedia|Banjo & Kazooie|Banjo}}
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