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|title=Kong
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:DCKTFGroup artwork transparent.png|260px|Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong]]{{br}}The main Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'': clockwise from top, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]
|image=[[File:DCKTFGroup artwork transparent.png|260px|Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong]]{{br}}The main Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'': clockwise from top, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and [[Diddy Kong]]
|derived_species=[[Cyber Kong]]<br>[[Guerrilla]]<br>[[Manky Kong]]<br>[[Mini Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Uckykong]]
|related=[[Ukiki]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#1981|1981]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#1981|1981]])
|notable=[[Candy Kong]]<br>[[Chunky Kong]]<br>[[Cranky Kong]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Dixie Kong]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Funky Kong]]<br>[[Kiddy Kong]]<br>[[Lanky Kong]]<br>[[Swanky Kong]]<br>[[Tiny Kong]]<br>[[Wrinkly Kong]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|variants=[[Chained Kong]]<br>[[Cyber Kong]]<br>[[Guerrilla]]<br>[[Manky Kong]]<br>[[Mini Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Uckykong]]
|relatives=[[Helper Monkey]]
|notable=[[Bink]] (originally)<br>[[Candy Kong]]<br>[[Chunky Kong]]<br>[[Cranky Kong]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Dixie Kong]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Funky Kong]]<br>[[Kiddy Kong]]<br>[[Lanky Kong]]<br>[[Swanky Kong]]<br>[[Tiny Kong]]<br>[[Wrinkly Kong]]
}}
}}
{{quote|I am the king of Kong, the simian number one.|Diddy Kong|Kong for a Day}}
{{quote2|I'm the king of the Kong, the simian Don Juan.|[[Diddy Kong]]|</span>"[[Kong for a Day]]"<span>}}
'''Kongs''' (also known as '''Apes''' in production literature for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]])<ref>''Computer Animation: A Whole New World'' (1998, Rockport Publishers). "''Medialab'' Donkey Kong Country". P. 87</ref> are sapient primates that make up much of the cast of the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, with the [[Donkey Kong|eponymous character]] himself being one. They are capable of actions such as speech and building houses and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself wearing only a tie, while many others wear full outfits. Kongs seem to be native to [[Donkey Kong Island]], and they share an animosity with much of the crocodilian [[Kremling]] race. While most of them share the surname "Kong," they do not all appear to be directly related to one another. Kongs can resemble any number of real-life primates, with Donkey Kong, [[Funky Kong]], and several others resembling gorillas; [[Diddy Kong]] resembling a monkey; [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Tiny Kong]] resembling chimpanzees; and [[Lanky Kong]] resembling an orangutan.


'''Kongs''' are sapient primates that make up much of the cast of the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, with [[Donkey Kong|the eponymous character]] himself being one. They are capable of things such as speech and building houses, and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself only wearing a tie, while many others wear full outfits. They seem to be native to [[Donkey Kong Island]], and share an animosity with much of the crocodilian [[Kremling]] race. While most of them share the surname "Kong," they are not all directly related to one another. Kongs can resemble any number of real-life primates, with [[Donkey Kong]], [[Funky Kong]], and several others being gorillas, [[Diddy Kong]] being a monkey, [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Tiny Kong]] being chimpanzees, and [[Lanky Kong]] being an orangutan.
Generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys," "chimps," "gorillas," and "apes," are used fairly interchangeably to describe Kongs, especially in earlier media such as ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'' and the ''Donkey Kong Country'' cartoon, which never refer to Kongs as such outside their individual names. However, the term "baboon" seems to be reserved as an insult, potentially due to it sounding similar to the word "buffoon," and is even used against other species, such as [[Cranky Kong]] using it against [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] in "[[From Zero to Hero]]." Despite this, Kongs are their own species separate from apes.<ref>KRoolKountry (January 15, 2024). [https://twitter.com/KRoolKountry/status/1747120247826702486 Post about a ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Nintendo Switch news statement clarifying that Donkey Kong is a Kong and not an ape]. Original text: "''*Just a reminder that Donkey Kong is not an ape—he is a Kong. However, “going ape” is a phrase that can be used for Kongs as well!''" ''X''. Retrieved February 15, 2024.</ref>


In the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' cartoon, they are never referred to as "Kongs" outside of their individual names. Instead, generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys," "chimps," and "gorillas" are used fairly interchangeably to describe them. However, the term "baboon" seems to be reserved as an insult, potentially due to it sounding similar to the word "buffoon," and is even used against non-Kongs, such as [[Cranky Kong]] using it for [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] in [[From Zero to Hero]].
The word "Kong" is a Japanese slang word for "gorilla."<ref>De Maria, Rusel, and Wilson, Johnny L. (2004). ''High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games''. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Osborne.</ref>
==Kong Family==
[[File:DK family Emblem.png|thumb|left|80px|Donkey Kong's [[emblem]]]]
The '''Kong Family'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 21</ref> (alternatively '''Kong family'''),<ref>"'''Cranky Kong:''' ''Have you been to see the other members of the Kong family? They're not as useful as me of course, but they might be able to help.''" – ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''</ref> also known as the '''Donkey Kong Family'''<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_Donkey_Kong_Country_1994/page/n5/ ''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1994, p. 5]</ref> or '''Kong Klan''',<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_Donkey_Kong_Country_3_Dixie_Kongs_Double_Trouble_199/page/n7 ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1996, p. 8]</ref> and the '''DK Crew'''<ref>'''DK Rap singer''': "''He's the first member of the DK crew!''" – ''Donkey Kong 64''</ref><ref>"'''Narrator:''' ''The DK Crew came to his tropical paradise for a little R&R.''" – ''DK: Jungle Climber''</ref> are the main group of Kongs, being [[Donkey Kong]]'s family and close friends. The patriarch of the family is Cranky Kong, the original Donkey Kong. In the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise of video games, members of the Kong Family are either playable characters or supporting characters that aid the main heroes on their journey, although they also receive help from allies outside the family, including the [[Animal Friends]] and the [[Kremling]] [[K. Lumsy]].


The word "Kong" is a Japanese slang word for "gorilla".<ref>De Maria, Rusel, and Wilson, Johnny L. (2004). ''High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games''. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Osborne.</ref>
The family often uses the initials "DK" as a symbol, which most often represents Donkey Kong. It is seen on Donkey Kong's tie, [[DK Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, the [[Level Flag]]s, [[DK Space]]s, and various other objects around Donkey Kong Island. The symbol is also used in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], although in this context, it is used as the logo for the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since [[King K. Rool]] and [[Klaptrap]]s also use it).


==Kong Family==
According to [[Gregg Mayles]], the characters were loosely intended to be an actual family, but the extended relations were left deliberately vague by the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' due to uncanny details such as [[Diddy Kong]] having a tail and [[Candy Kong]] looking humanoid, as more priority was put in diversifying the designs rather than fitting it into a cohesive family tree background.<ref>GameXplain (November 16, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX3g9Z3JF9k&t=1626s Talking with Rare's Creative Director for DKC's 25th Anniversary! (Cut Content, Wario Plot, & More)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 31, 2023.</ref>
[[File:DK Emblem.png|thumb|left|80px|Donkey Kong's emblem]]
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The '''Kong Family'''<ref>'''Cranky's words''': "''Have you been to see the other members of the Kong family? They're not as useful as me of course, but they might be able to help.''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 21</ref> (also known as the '''Kong Klan'''<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_Donkey_Kong_Country_3_Dixie_Kongs_Double_Trouble_199/page/n7 ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1996, p. 8]</ref> and the '''DK Crew'''<ref>'''DK Rap singer''': "''He's the first member of the DK crew!''" - ''Donkey Kong 64''</ref><ref>'''Narrator''': "''The DK Crew came to his tropical paradise for a little R&R.''" - ''DK: Jungle Climber''</ref>) is the main group of Kongs, being Donkey Kong's family and close friends. The patriarch of the family is [[Cranky Kong]], the original Donkey Kong. In the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] series of video games, members of the Kong Family are either playable characters or supporting characters that aid the main heroes on their journey, although they also receive help from allies outside of the family, including the [[Animal Friends]] and the [[Kremling]] [[K. Lumsy]].


The family often uses the initials "DK" as a symbol, which most often represents Donkey Kong. It is seen on Donkey Kong's tie, [[DK Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, the [[Level Flag]]s, [[DK Space]]s, and various objects around Donkey Kong Island. The symbol is also used in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], although in this context, it is used as the logo for the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since [[King K. Rool]] and [[Klaptrap]]s also use it).
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
|Jap=コングファミリー
|JapR=Kongu Famirī
|JapM=Kong Family
|ChiS=刚家族
|ChiSR=Gāng Jiāzú
|ChiSM=Kong Family
|ChiT=剛家族
|ChiTR=Gāng Jiāzú
|ChiTM=Kong Family
|Spa=Familia Kong
|SpaM=Kong Family
|Ita=Famiglia Kong
|ItaM=Kong Family
|Ger=Kong-Familie
|GerM=Kong Family
|Fre=Famille Kong
|FreM=Kong Family
}}


==List of Kongs==
==List of Kongs==
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*[[List of implied characters#Cranky Kong's great grandfather|Cranky Kong's great grandfather]] &mdash; Was said to have once owned an antique mirror in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''<ref>'''Bazaar's words''': "''Yes, but it's no ordinary one though! It was Cranky's great grandfather's! I can't let it go for less than 50 coins.''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref>
*[[List of implied characters#Cranky Kong's great grandfather|Cranky Kong's great grandfather]] &mdash; Was said to have once owned an antique mirror in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''<ref>'''Bazaar's words''': "''Yes, but it's no ordinary one though! It was Cranky's great grandfather's! I can't let it go for less than 50 coins.''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref>
*[[Cranky Kong]] &mdash; The original Donkey Kong, the paternal figure of Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong, Wrinkly Kong's husband.
*[[Cranky Kong]] &mdash; The original Donkey Kong, the paternal figure of Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong, Wrinkly Kong's husband.
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's father.
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.]] &mdash; The son of the original Donkey Kong.
*[[Donkey Kong]] &mdash; The current Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong's grandson.
*[[Donkey Kong]] &mdash; The current Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong's descendant.
**[[Baby Donkey Kong]] &mdash; The younger version of Donkey Kong in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''.
**[[Baby Donkey Kong]] &mdash; The younger version of Donkey Kong in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''.
**[[Baby Kong]] &mdash; The younger version of Donkey Kong in the [[Ape Foo Young]] episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]].
**[[Baby Kong]] &mdash; The younger version of Donkey Kong in the [[Ape Foo Young]] episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]].
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] &mdash; Cranky Kong's wife. She appeared alive up until ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''; from then onwards, she has been deceased and her spirit form appears.
*[[Diddy Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's sidekick and Dixie Kong's boyfriend.
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] &mdash; Cranky Kong's wife. She appeared alive prior to ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''; from then onwards, she has been deceased and appears as a spirit.
In addition, Donkey Kong Jr. has a relative referred to as [[Uncle Julius]], albeit he has not been shown to be a part of the Kong clan.


===Dixie Kong's family===
===Dixie Kong's family===
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*[[Chunky Kong]] &mdash; Kiddy Kong's older brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
*[[Chunky Kong]] &mdash; Kiddy Kong's older brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
*[[Kiddy Kong]] &mdash; Chunky Kong's younger brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
*[[Kiddy Kong]] &mdash; Chunky Kong's younger brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
===Close friends===
*[[Candy Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's rumored girlfriend.
*[[Diddy Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's sidekick and Dixie Kong's boyfriend.
*[[Funky Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's friend.


===Other members===
===Other members===
*[[Baby Kong]] &mdash; A baby that was under the care of Candy Kong and Dixie Kong in the [[Baby Kong Blues]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Baby Kong]] &mdash; A baby that was under the care of Candy Kong and Dixie Kong in the [[Baby Kong Blues]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Bink]] &mdash; A deceased Kong-like character in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. In the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|3DS remake]], his appearance is the same as the rest of the skeleton sailors of the [[S.S. Chuckola]].
*[[Bink]] &mdash; A deceased Kong-like character in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. In the [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|Nintendo 3DS remake]], his appearance is the same as the rest of the skeleton sailors of the [[S.S. Chuckola]].
*[[Bluster Kong]] &mdash; A rich arrogant Kong that runs [[Bluster Barrelworks]] on Kongo Bongo Island.
*[[Bluster Kong]] &mdash; A rich arrogant Kong that runs [[Bluster Barrelworks]] on Kongo Bongo Island.
**[[Leo Luster]] &mdash; Bluster's alter-ego from the [[Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
**[[Leo Luster]] &mdash; Bluster's alter-ego from the [[Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Candy Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's rumored girlfriend.
*The [[driver (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|driver]] &mdash; A Kong that takes [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Toad]] to Cranky Kong's lair  in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''.
*[[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]] &mdash; A Kong that lives in the mountains of Kongo Bongo Island.
*[[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]] &mdash; A Kong that lives in the mountains of Kongo Bongo Island.
*[[Junior (II)]] &mdash; A pink variant of Donkey Kong Jr.
*[[Funky Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's friend.
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.|Junior (II)]] &mdash; A pink variant of Donkey Kong Jr.
*[[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]] &mdash; A Kong that challenges Donkey Kong in the television show.
*[[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]] &mdash; A Kong that challenges Donkey Kong in the television show.
*[[Lanky Kong]] &mdash; Relationship unknown.<ref>In Cranky's words: "''A newcomer to the Kong clan and the joker of the pack. I haven't a clue whom he's related to—must be some distant cousin or something.''" - ''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet, page 8.</ref><ref>Chunky's bio from German ''DK64'' website: ''"The well-mannered giant gorilla is, in the truest sense of the word, a great guy, and sticks to Lanky, his uncle once-removed."''</ref>
*[[Lanky Kong]] &mdash; An orangutan whose relationship to the other Kongs is unknown.<ref>In Cranky's words: "''A newcomer to the Kong clan and the joker of the pack. I haven't a clue whom he's related to—must be some distant cousin or something.''" - ''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet, page 8.</ref><ref>Chunky's bio from German ''Donkey Kong 64'' website: ''"The well-mannered giant gorilla is, in the truest sense of the word, a great guy, and sticks to Lanky, his uncle once-removed."''</ref>
*[[Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Mini Donkey Kong]] &mdash; A Kong that signifies an alarm.
*[[Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Mini Donkey Kong]] &mdash; A Kong that signifies an alarm.
*[[List_of_implied_characters#Monkey_Kong|Monkey Kong]] &mdash; An implied Kong chosen to lead the [[List_of_implied_organizations#Federation_of_Future_Rulers|Federation of Future Rulers]].
*[[List of implied characters#Monkey Kong|Monkey Kong]] &mdash; An implied Kong chosen to lead the [[List of implied organizations#Federation of Future Rulers|Federation of Future Rulers]].
*[[Rabbid Cranky]] &mdash; A [[Rabbid]]/Cranky Kong cross-creation.
*[[Rabbid Cranky]] &mdash; A [[Rabbid]]/Cranky Kong cross-creation.
*[[Ringo]] &mdash; A cartoonist friend of Donkey Kong appearing in the ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special]].
*[[Super Kong]] &mdash; A powerful version of Donkey Kong that appears to help the player get through levels. Super Kong also has the ability to get a white-furred Diddy Kong as a partner.
*[[Super Kong]] &mdash; A powerful version of Donkey Kong that appears to help the player get through levels. Super Kong also has the ability to get a white-furred Diddy Kong as a partner.
*[[Swanky Kong]] &mdash; A Kong that hosts a game show.
*[[Swanky Kong]] &mdash; A Kong that hosts a game show and is very fashionable.
*Poppa &mdash; An implied Kong who is the father of [[Sonny (Saturday Supercade)|Sonny]] who disappeared.
*[[Uncle Kong]] &mdash; A Kong similar in appearance to Bluster described as "Diddy's uncle" who gives various tips in JK Voice's ''Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' strategy book.
*Various generic, unnamed Kong characters seen at the starting line of [[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)|DK Jungle]] and [[Bananan Labyrinth]] in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.
*Various generic, unnamed Kong characters in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', including the [[Kong army]].


===Evil Kongs===
===Evil Kongs===
*[[Dread Kong]] &mdash; A member of the [[Evil Kings]].
*[[Dread Kong]] &mdash; A member of the [[Kong (boss group)|Kong boss group]].
*[[Ghastly King]], a.k.a. Cactus King &mdash; The leader of the Evil Kings.
*[[Ghastly King]], a.k.a. Cactus King &mdash; The leader of the Kong boss group.
*[[Karate Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Evil Kings.
*[[Karate Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Kong boss group.
*[[Ninja Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Evil Kings.
*[[Ninja Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Kong boss group.
*[[Rabbid Kong]] &mdash; A [[Rabbid]]/Kong cross-creation.
*[[Rabbid Kong]] &mdash; A [[Rabbid]]/Kong cross-creation.
**[[Mega Rabbid Kong]] &mdash; Rabbid Kong's corrupted alter-ego.
**[[Mega Rabbid Kong]] &mdash; Rabbid Kong's corrupted alter-ego.
*[[Sumo Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Evil Kings.
*[[Sumo Kong]] &mdash; A member of the Kong boss group.


===Robotic Kongs===
===Robotic Kongs===
*[[Candy Clone]] &mdash; A robotic version of Candy Kong under the control of King K. Rool in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Candy Clone]] &mdash; A robotic version of Candy Kong under the control of King K. Rool in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series.
*[[Cannon Kong]] &mdash; A [[monkey robot]] from the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]].
*[[Cannon Kong]] &mdash; [[Donkey Kong's robot]] from the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]].
*[[Capture Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Capture Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Catapult Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Catapult Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Circus Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Circus Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Cool Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Cool Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Crash Kong]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Crash Kong]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Cyber Kong]] &mdash; Robotic Kong enemies that can shoot lasers from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''.
*[[Cyber Kong]] &mdash; Robotic Kong enemies that can shoot lasers from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''.
*[[Kongā]] &mdash; A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Kongā]] &mdash; Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series.
*[[Mini Diddy Kong]] &mdash; A [[Mini|toy]] made by the [[Mario Toy Company]].
*[[Mini Diddy Kong]] &mdash; A [[Mini|toy]] made by the [[Mario Toy Company]].
*[[Mini Donkey Kong]] &mdash; A toy made by the Mario Toy Company.
*[[Mini Donkey Kong]] &mdash; A toy made by the Mario Toy Company.
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*[[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|An unnamed Kong]] with dark fur and glowing red eyes. He was replaced by Dread Kong in the final game. &mdash; ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*[[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|An unnamed Kong]] with dark fur and glowing red eyes. He was replaced by Dread Kong in the final game. &mdash; ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*The [[Helper Monkey]]s from an [[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|earlier build]]. &mdash; ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*The [[Helper Monkey]]s from an [[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|earlier build]]. &mdash; ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
*{{media link|DKP - Redneck Kong Screenshot.png|Redneck Kong}}, also known as "Crappy Kong". &mdash; ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]''
*{{media link|DKP - Redneck Kong Screenshot.png|Redneck Kong}}, also known as "Crappy Kong". He was replaced by Candy Kong in the later build. &mdash; ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''
*An unnamed Kong genie referred to as the "Ultimate Magic Man" by unused text. He would have been the final boss of the unfinished story mode "K. Rool's Gold".<ref>{{cite|url=https://tcrf.net/Proto:Banjo-Pilot/Diddy_Kong_Pilot_2001#Story_Text|title=Proto:Banjo-Pilot/Diddy Kong Pilot 2001 § Story Text|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=April 23, 2024}}</ref> &mdash; ''Diddy Kong Pilot''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Kong Family===
====Group====
<gallery widths=150>
<gallery widths=150>
KongFamilyDKC.png|The Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. From left to right: [[Funky Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Candy Kong]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Cranky Kong]].
KongFamilyDKC.png|The Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. From left to right: [[Funky Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Candy Kong]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Cranky Kong]].
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Kong family DK64 artwork.jpg|The main Kongs featured in the game ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. From left to right: Diddy Kong, [[Lanky Kong]], Donkey Kong, [[Chunky Kong]], and [[Tiny Kong]].
Kong family DK64 artwork.jpg|The main Kongs featured in the game ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. From left to right: Diddy Kong, [[Lanky Kong]], Donkey Kong, [[Chunky Kong]], and [[Tiny Kong]].
DKCTV Kong family.png|The main Kongs in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' TV show]]. Clockwise from top left: Funky Kong, Donkey Kong, [[Bluster Kong]], Candy Kong, Cranky Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong.
DKCTV Kong family.png|The main Kongs in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' TV show]]. Clockwise from top left: Funky Kong, Donkey Kong, [[Bluster Kong]], Candy Kong, Cranky Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong.
Tyranny.jpg|The main Kong bosses from ''[[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat]]''. From left to right: [[Karate Kong]], [[Dread Kong]], [[Ninja Kong]], and [[Sumo Kong]].
DCKTFGroup artwork.png|The Kongs of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
Bg modal cast06.jpg|An audience of Kongs in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
TSMBM Kongs.jpg|Kongs from ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
</gallery>
 
====Emblem====
<gallery widths=150>
DKBarrelDKCR.png|Barrel
DKCoin DKC2.png|Coin
LevelFlag.png|Pennant
Kong Family (portal).png|Portal
Kong Family (dirt pile).png|Dirt pile
Kong Family (star).png|Star
Kong Family (flag).png|Flag
Kong Family (switch).png|Switch
</gallery>
 
===Other Kongs===
<gallery widths=150>
Manky Kong art.png|A [[Manky Kong]], from ''Donkey Kong Country''
SMRPG_ChainedKong.png|Artwork of a [[Chained Kong]], visually identical to a [[Guerrilla]], from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
Bink.png|[[Bink]] from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', a skeletal Kong found in the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]
Tyranny.jpg|The main Kong bosses from ''[[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat]]'' (from left to right: [[Karate Kong]], [[Dread Kong]], [[Ninja Kong]], and [[Sumo Kong]])
DKBB Giant CyberKong.png|A [[Cyber Kong]], from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
MKGPDX DK Start.jpg|The starting line of [[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)|DK Jungle]] in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', with two unknown Kongs cheering at the sides
RabbidKong.png|[[Rabbid Kong]] from ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', a [[Rabbid]]/[[Donkey Kong]] hybrid
MRKB Rabbid Cranky Stats.png|[[Rabbid Cranky]] from ''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle'', a Rabbid/[[Cranky Kong]] hybrid
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Miscellaneous===
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Kong (key temple).png|Key Temple
Kong (temple entrance).png|Temple entrance
Kong (vine switch).png|Vine switch
Kong (switch).png|Switch
Kong (pillars).png|Pillars
Kong (throne).png|Throne
Kong (heads).png|[[Volcano]] statues
TSMBM Concept Art Mario DK Falling.jpeg|Concept artwork for ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
TSMBM Jail Break Concept Art.jpeg|Concept artwork for ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*In Donkey Kong's {{media link|TSMBM poster DK.jpg|character poster}} for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' set in the [[Great Ring of Kong]], in addition to depicting Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Swanky Kong, and Cranky Kong, there are also several other unnamed Kongs, including one who wears sunglasses that resembles Funky Kong.


==References==
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Kong
Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong
The main Kongs of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: clockwise from top, Donkey Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, and Diddy Kong
First appearance Donkey Kong (1981)
Latest appearance Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch) (2024)
Variants
Relatives
Notable members
“I'm the king of the Kong, the simian Don Juan.”
—Diddy Kong, "Kong for a Day"

Kongs (also known as Apes in production literature for the Donkey Kong Country television series)[1] are sapient primates that make up much of the cast of the Donkey Kong franchise, with the eponymous character himself being one. They are capable of actions such as speech and building houses and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself wearing only a tie, while many others wear full outfits. Kongs seem to be native to Donkey Kong Island, and they share an animosity with much of the crocodilian Kremling race. While most of them share the surname "Kong," they do not all appear to be directly related to one another. Kongs can resemble any number of real-life primates, with Donkey Kong, Funky Kong, and several others resembling gorillas; Diddy Kong resembling a monkey; Dixie Kong and Tiny Kong resembling chimpanzees; and Lanky Kong resembling an orangutan.

Generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys," "chimps," "gorillas," and "apes," are used fairly interchangeably to describe Kongs, especially in earlier media such as Saturday Supercade and the Donkey Kong Country cartoon, which never refer to Kongs as such outside their individual names. However, the term "baboon" seems to be reserved as an insult, potentially due to it sounding similar to the word "buffoon," and is even used against other species, such as Cranky Kong using it against Krusha in "From Zero to Hero." Despite this, Kongs are their own species separate from apes.[2]

The word "Kong" is a Japanese slang word for "gorilla."[3]

Kong Family[edit]

DK emblem
Donkey Kong's emblem

The Kong Family[4] (alternatively Kong family),[5] also known as the Donkey Kong Family[6] or Kong Klan,[7] and the DK Crew[8][9] are the main group of Kongs, being Donkey Kong's family and close friends. The patriarch of the family is Cranky Kong, the original Donkey Kong. In the Donkey Kong franchise of video games, members of the Kong Family are either playable characters or supporting characters that aid the main heroes on their journey, although they also receive help from allies outside the family, including the Animal Friends and the Kremling K. Lumsy.

The family often uses the initials "DK" as a symbol, which most often represents Donkey Kong. It is seen on Donkey Kong's tie, DK Barrels, DK Coins, the Level Flags, DK Spaces, and various other objects around Donkey Kong Island. The symbol is also used in the Super Smash Bros. series, although in this context, it is used as the logo for the Donkey Kong franchise in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since King K. Rool and Klaptraps also use it).

According to Gregg Mayles, the characters were loosely intended to be an actual family, but the extended relations were left deliberately vague by the release of Donkey Kong Country due to uncanny details such as Diddy Kong having a tail and Candy Kong looking humanoid, as more priority was put in diversifying the designs rather than fitting it into a cohesive family tree background.[10]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese コングファミリー
Kongu Famirī
 Kong Family

Chinese (simplified) 刚家族
Gāng Jiāzú
 Kong Family

Chinese (traditional) 剛家族
Gāng Jiāzú
 Kong Family

French Famille Kong
 Kong Family
German Kong-Familie
 Kong Family
Italian Famiglia Kong
 Kong Family
Spanish Familia Kong
 Kong Family

List of Kongs[edit]

Donkey Kong's family[edit]

In addition, Donkey Kong Jr. has a relative referred to as Uncle Julius, albeit he has not been shown to be a part of the Kong clan.

Dixie Kong's family[edit]

  • Dixie Kong — Diddy Kong's girlfriend, Tiny Kong's older sister, Kiddy and Chunky Kong's cousin.
  • Tiny Kong — Dixie Kong's younger sister, Kiddy and Chunky Kong's cousin.
  • Chunky Kong — Kiddy Kong's older brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.
  • Kiddy Kong — Chunky Kong's younger brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin.

Other members[edit]

Evil Kongs[edit]

Robotic Kongs[edit]

Kong species[edit]

Unused Kongs[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Kong Family[edit]

Group[edit]

Emblem[edit]

  • Barrel

    Barrel

  • Coin

    Coin

  • Pennant

    Pennant

  • Portal

    Portal

  • Dirt pile

    Dirt pile

  • Star

    Star

  • Flag

    Flag

  • Switch

    Switch

Other Kongs[edit]

Miscellaneous[edit]

  • Key Temple

    Key Temple

  • Temple entrance

    Temple entrance

  • Vine switch

    Vine switch

  • Switch

    Switch

  • Pillars

    Pillars

  • Throne

    Throne

  • Volcano statues

    Volcano statues

  • Concept artwork for The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    Concept artwork for The Super Mario Bros. Movie

  • Concept artwork for The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    Concept artwork for The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Computer Animation: A Whole New World (1998, Rockport Publishers). "Medialab Donkey Kong Country". P. 87
  2. ^ KRoolKountry (January 15, 2024). Post about a Mario vs. Donkey Kong Nintendo Switch news statement clarifying that Donkey Kong is a Kong and not an ape. Original text: "*Just a reminder that Donkey Kong is not an ape—he is a Kong. However, “going ape” is a phrase that can be used for Kongs as well!" X. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  3. ^ De Maria, Rusel, and Wilson, Johnny L. (2004). High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Osborne.
  4. ^ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 21
  5. ^ "Cranky Kong: Have you been to see the other members of the Kong family? They're not as useful as me of course, but they might be able to help." – Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
  6. ^ Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1994, p. 5
  7. ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1996, p. 8
  8. ^ DK Rap singer: "He's the first member of the DK crew!" – Donkey Kong 64
  9. ^ "Narrator: The DK Crew came to his tropical paradise for a little R&R." – DK: Jungle Climber
  10. ^ GameXplain (November 16, 2019). Talking with Rare's Creative Director for DKC's 25th Anniversary! (Cut Content, Wario Plot, & More). YouTube. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  11. ^ Bazaar's words: "Yes, but it's no ordinary one though! It was Cranky's great grandfather's! I can't let it go for less than 50 coins." - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
  12. ^ In Cranky's words: "A newcomer to the Kong clan and the joker of the pack. I haven't a clue whom he's related to—must be some distant cousin or something." - Donkey Kong 64 instruction booklet, page 8.
  13. ^ Chunky's bio from German Donkey Kong 64 website: "The well-mannered giant gorilla is, in the truest sense of the word, a great guy, and sticks to Lanky, his uncle once-removed."
  14. ^ Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet, page 29.
  15. ^ Proto:Banjo-Pilot/Diddy Kong Pilot 2001 § Story Text. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
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Kongs
Kong characters
Baby Kong • Bink • Bluster Kong (Leo Luster) • Candy Clone • Candy Kong • Chunky Kong • Cranky Kong • Cranky Kong's great grandfather • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong (Baby) • Donkey Kong Jr. • Dread Kong • Driver • Eddie • Funky Kong • Ghastly King • Karate Kong • Kiddy Kong • Kong Fu • Lanky Kong • Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch) • Ninja Kong • Rabbid Cranky • Rabbid Kong (Mega) • Ringo • Sumo Kong • Super Kong • Swanky Kong • Tiny Kong • Uncle Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Kong species
Chained Kong • Cyber Kong • Guerrilla • Helper Monkey • Kong • Manky Kong • Mini Diddy Kong • Mini Donkey Kong (toy) • Ninjape • Snow Ucky Kong • Uckykong
Donkey Kong's robots
Cannon Kong • Capture Kong • Catapult Kong • Circus Kong • Cool Kong • Crash Kong • Kongā
Kong groups
Donkey Kong's robots • Kong (boss group) • Kong Family
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Characters Main characters Donkey Kong • Luigi • Mario • Princess Peach • Toad
Antagonists Bowser • Kamek • Koopa General
Supporting characters BrKLnCouple • Cranky Kong • Driver • Francis • Giuseppe • Kong army • Lumalee • Mario and Luigi's family (Aunt Marie · Mario and Luigi's father · Mario and Luigi's grandfather · Mario and Luigi's mother · Mario and Luigi's niece · Uncle Arthur · Uncle Tony) • Penguin King • Spike • Toad General
Other characters Baby Luigi • Baby Mario • Baby Peach • Chanterelle • Chunky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Funky Kong • Kiddy Kong • King Bob-omb • King Boo • Pauline • Pit • Swanky Kong • Toadette • Yoshi
Forms Cape Mario • Cat Mario • Fire Mario • Ice Mario • Invincible Mario • Mini Mario • Super Mario • Tanooki Mario
Species Bat • Biddybud • Blooper • Blooper Baby • Bob-omb • Bomber Bill • Bramball • Buzzy Beetle • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheep • Dry Bones • Goomba • Goomba Tower • Hammer Bro • Human • Jellybeam • Kong • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Luma • Maw-Ray • Penguin • Piranha Plant • Sledge Bro • Snifit • Spiny • Spiny Cheep Cheep • Toad • Yoshi
Locations Bob-omb Battlefield • Bowser's Castle • Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights) • Castle Burger • Crazy Cap • Dark Lands • Jungle Kingdom • Fire Flower Fields • Great Ring of Kong • High Cliffs • Kart workshop • Mushroom Forest • Mushroom Kingdom (Mushroom Heights) • Peach's Castle • Punch-Out Pizzeria • Rainbow Road • Desert Area • Secret passage • Snow Kingdom • Super Mario Bros. Plumbing • Training Course • Warp Zone • Waterfall Area • Yoshi's Island
Items and objects ! Block • Anchor • Axe • Barrel • Bill Blaster • Bike (Bullet Bike · Mach Bike) • Blue mushroom • Blue Shell • Boomerang Flower • Bowser Statue • Box • Brick Block • Cannon • Cape Feather • Clear Pipe • Coin • Coin Block • Crate • Donut Block • Dragon Coin • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Flying Question Block • Fruit (Banana · Carrot · Coconut · Grape · Melon · Pineapple · Turnip · Watermelon) • Girder • Goal Pole • Hammer • Ice Flower • Kart (Pipe Frame · Standard Kart · Tiny Titan) • Koopa Clown Car • Ladder • Lakitu's Cloud • Lift • Magic wand • Magical Potion • Mushroom Platform • Music Box • Mysterious pipe • P Switch • P-Wing • POW Block • Power Balloon • Question Block • Rocket Barrel • Rotating Block • Shy Guy balloon • Spike Trap • Snowball • Super Bell • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Star • Tanooki Suit • Trampoline • Warp Pipe • Wooden cutout • Yoshi's Egg
Miscellaneous Gallery • Illumination • Media • Quotes • SMBPlumbing.com • Staff • The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) ("DK Rap" · "Mario Brothers Rap" · "Peaches") • Universal Pictures • Voice actors
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