Don-chan
Don-chan[1] is the main character of the Taiko no Tatsujin series, and appears as a default playable character in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.[2] Don-chan has two downloadable palette swaps in the game that dresses him in a strawberry and knight costume, known officially as Strawberry Don-chan and Hero Don-chan respectively.
Additionally, Don-chan appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as one of the characters that Pac-Man can randomly summon during his Namco Roulette taunt.[3]
Gallery
Don-chan with Mario and Bowser, after being hit by a Green Shell
In the latest version of the game, Don-chan's character select icon can be seen below Mario and Luigi, and to the right of Toad
Don-chan racing in Bon Dance Street with his Standard Kart
Don-chan in the Don Doko Drive
- MKAGPDX Strawberry Don-chan.jpg
Strawberry Don-chan
- Yushadonchan.jpg
Hero Don-chan
Don-chan (bottom center) in Pac-Man's Namco Roulette taunt in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | どんちゃん Don-chan |
Don-chan; from don (ドン), onomatopeia usually referring to a loud impact (in this case, the beat of a taiko drum) |
Trivia
- Don-chan's artwork for Strawberry Don-chan is the only character artwork in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX that is entirely two-dimensional. The same applies to all his in-game portraits, even those of normal Don-chan.
