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|image=[[File:Li'l Sparky Perfect.png]]<br>A Lil Sparky from the ''[[Perfect | |image=[[File:Li'l Sparky Perfect.png]]<br>A Lil Sparky from the ''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario | |latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]]) | ||
|variants=[[Hothead]] | |variants=[[Hothead]] | ||
|comparable=[[Amp]]<br>[[Guriguri]]<br>[[Spark]]<br>[[Sparky (Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3)|Sparky (''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'')]] | |comparable=[[Amp]]<br>[[Guriguri]]<br>[[Spark]]<br>[[Sparky (Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3)|Sparky (''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'')]] | ||
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====''Super Mario World''==== | ====''Super Mario World''==== | ||
[[File:Li'lSparky_SMW.png|frame|left]] | [[File:Li'lSparky_SMW.png|frame|left]] | ||
Lil Sparkies first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They quickly move around platforms and | Lil Sparkies first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They quickly move around platforms and can be defeated by [[Invincible Mario]] or [[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]]'s Body Press. They are found in [[6 Wendy's Castle|#6 Wendy's Castle]] and [[Front Door]], specifically in rooms with [[Hothead]]s. | ||
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[[File:LilSparkySMA4.png|thumb|left|Lil Sparky in [[Swinging Bars of Doom]]]] | [[File:LilSparkySMA4.png|thumb|left|Lil Sparky in [[Swinging Bars of Doom]]]] | ||
In ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Lil Sparkies are found in the [[World-e]] levels [[Swinging Bars of Doom]], [[A Sky-High Adventure]], and [[Puzzling Pipe Maze]]. Unlike in ''Super Mario World'', they can be defeated by [[Statue Mario]]'s stomp or by [[hammer]]s thrown by [[Hammer Mario]]. | In ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Lil Sparkies are found in the [[World-e]] levels [[Swinging Bars of Doom]], [[A Sky-High Adventure]], and [[Puzzling Pipe Maze]]. Unlike in ''Super Mario World'', they can be defeated by [[Statue Mario]]'s stomp or by [[hammer]]s thrown by [[Hammer Mario]]. | ||
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====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''==== | |||
[[File:SMBWColorSwitchDungeon.jpg|thumb|A Lil Sparky in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']] | |||
After a 20-year absence from the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]], Lil Sparkies reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' alongside [[Hothead]]s. This time, they can be defeated either with bubbles while the player is in [[Bubble Mario|Bubble form]] or by being crushed by a platform. | |||
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===''Paper Mario''=== | ===''Paper Mario''=== | ||
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===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | ===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | ||
[[File:LilSparkySS.gif|frame]] | [[File:LilSparkySS.gif|frame]] | ||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Lil Sparkies | In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Lil Sparkies, referred to as '''sparks''',<ref>Thomason, Steve. ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' Player's Guide. Page 95.</ref> make a cameo in three pseudo-sidescrolling levels to reach a [[mole (presenter)|mole]]. If [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] is attacked by them, he will get knocked back to the beginning. They exhibit several different patterns in this game, including bouncing and floating like [[Amp]]s. | ||
===''Super Princess Peach''=== | ===''Super Princess Peach''=== | ||
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A neon sign reading "Sparky" appears in [[Koopa Square]] in the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]. | A neon sign reading "Sparky" appears in [[Koopa Square]] in the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]. | ||
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==Profiles== | |||
===''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]''=== | |||
'''<big>ケセラン</big><br> | |||
'''{{ruby|種族|しゅぞく}}''' ゴースト{{ruby|族|ぞく}}<br> | |||
'''{{ruby|性格|せいかく}}''' まじめ<br> | |||
'''{{ruby|登場|とうじょう}}ゲーム''' ワールド<br> | |||
'''<big>いきなり{{ruby|進|すす}}まずちょっと{{ruby|待|ま}}て</big><br> | |||
クッパ{{ruby|達|たち}}の{{ruby|砦|とりで}}や{{ruby|城|しろ}}に、いつのまにか{{ruby|住|す}}みついたゴースト。{{ruby|壁|かべ}}の{{ruby|表面|ひょうめん}}などにそってグルグルまわっている。ケセランのいる{{ruby|場所|ばしょ}}を{{ruby|通|とお}}るときは、ジャンプでやり{{ruby|過|す}}ごしてから{{ruby|進|すす}}もう。<ref>Shogakukan. 1994.「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''), [https://i.imgur.com/ZswEyiq.jpeg page 78].</ref> | |||
'''''<big>Lil Sparky</big>'''''<br> | |||
''Tribe: Ghost clan''<br> | |||
''Disposition: Serious''<br> | |||
''Game appearances: World''<br> | |||
'''''<big>Don't proceed abruptly; wait for a moment</big><br> | |||
''Ghosts that have somehow taken up residence in Bowser and his friends' fortresses and castles. They are always circling along the surface of the walls and other surfaces. When you pass by Lil Sparky's area, jump to get past them before continuing on.'' | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SMWGroupPoster.jpg|''[[Super | SMW Artwork Li'l Sparky.png|''[[Super Mario World]]'' | ||
SMWGroupPoster.jpg|''Super Mario World'' | |||
Mario Puzzle Artwork.png|Artwork used for a ''Mario'' puzzle. | SPP Lil Sparky Shriek Mansion.png|A Lil' Sparky in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' | ||
Mario Puzzle Artwork 2.png|Artwork used for a ''Mario'' puzzle. | LilSparkySS+BM.png|A spark in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' | ||
Mario Christmas Puzzle Artwork 2.jpg|Artwork used for a ''Mario'' Christmas-themed puzzle | Mario Puzzle Artwork.png|Artwork used for a ''Super Mario'' puzzle. | ||
Mario Christmas Puzzle Artwork 3.jpg|Artwork used for a ''Mario'' Christmas-themed puzzle | Mario Puzzle Artwork 2.png|Artwork used for a ''Super Mario'' puzzle. | ||
Mario Christmas Puzzle Artwork 2.jpg|Artwork used for a ''Super Mario'' Christmas-themed puzzle | |||
Mario Christmas Puzzle Artwork 3.jpg|Artwork used for a ''Super Mario'' Christmas-themed puzzle | |||
1996 NCM sizechartC.png|A size chart for a 1996 ''Nintendo Character Manual'' | 1996 NCM sizechartC.png|A size chart for a 1996 ''Nintendo Character Manual'' | ||
Lil' Sparky SMBW.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Additional names== | ||
===Internal names=== | |||
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|name1=bsoul | |||
|meaning1=B. Soul | |||
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===Names in other languages=== | |||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=ケセラン | |Jap=ケセラン | ||
|JapR=Keseran | |JapR=Keseran | ||
|JapM=Both this and [[Hothead]]'s Japanese name「パサラン」(''Pasaran'') are derived from「ケセランパサラン」(''Keseran Pasaran''), a legendary creature in {{wp|Japanese mythology}} | |JapM=Both this and [[Hothead#Names in other languages|Hothead]]'s Japanese name「パサラン」(''Pasaran'') are derived from「ケセランパサラン」(''Keseran Pasaran''), a legendary puff-ball creature in {{wp|Japanese mythology}} | ||
|Chi=电火球<ref>{{cite|author=无敌阿尔宙斯|date=August 28, 2013|url=tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606|title=神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译|publisher=Baidu Tieba|language= zh-hans|accessdate=February 2, 2017|archive=web.archive.org/web/20170227153847/https://tieba.baidu.com/p/2560204606|deadlink=y}}</ref> | |||
|ChiR=Diànhuǒqiú | |||
|ChiM=Electric Fireball | |||
|Ger=Kleinschein | |Ger=Kleinschein | ||
|GerM=Small Shine | |GerM=Small Shine | ||
| | |Fre=Sparky | ||
|Fre2=Titebraise<ref>''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' end credits</ref> | |||
|Fre2M=From ''petite braise'' ("small ember") | |||
|Ita=Luccico | |Ita=Luccico | ||
|ItaM=From | |ItaM=From ''luccicare'' ("to sparkle"); shared with [[Twinkle]] | ||
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[[Category:Electrical creatures]] | [[Category:Electrical creatures]] | ||
[[Category:Fire creatures]] | [[Category:Fire creatures]] | ||
[[Category:Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 enemies]] | [[Category:Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Super Mario Bros. Wonder enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Super Mario World enemies]] | [[Category:Super Mario World enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Paper Mario species]] | [[Category:Paper Mario species]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:06, March 28, 2024
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 A Lil Sparky from the Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario World (1990) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023) | ||
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Lil Sparkies, also called Sparkies,[1] are little sparks that travel along platforms, first appearing in Super Mario World. They usually behave similarly to Sparks.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario World[edit]
Lil Sparkies first appear in Super Mario World. They quickly move around platforms and can be defeated by Invincible Mario or Caped Mario's Body Press. They are found in #6 Wendy's Castle and Front Door, specifically in rooms with Hotheads.
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
Lil Sparky in Swinging Bars of Doom
In Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, Lil Sparkies are found in the World-e levels Swinging Bars of Doom, A Sky-High Adventure, and Puzzling Pipe Maze. Unlike in Super Mario World, they can be defeated by Statue Mario's stomp or by hammers thrown by Hammer Mario.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder[edit]
After a 20-year absence from the Super Mario series, Lil Sparkies reappear in Super Mario Bros. Wonder alongside Hotheads. This time, they can be defeated either with bubbles while the player is in Bubble form or by being crushed by a platform.
Paper Mario[edit]
In Paper Mario, a Lil Sparky (parsed Li'l Sparky) named Watt was imprisoned in a lantern by the Big Lantern Ghost. After Mario defeats the Big Lantern Ghost, Watt joins Mario's party, making her the first playable Li'l Sparky.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]
In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, Lil Sparkies, referred to as sparks,[2] make a cameo in three pseudo-sidescrolling levels to reach a mole. If Mario or Luigi is attacked by them, he will get knocked back to the beginning. They exhibit several different patterns in this game, including bouncing and floating like Amps.
Super Princess Peach[edit]
Lil Sparkies (parsed Lil' Sparky) reappear in Super Princess Peach. They behave similarly to how they act in Super Mario World, and are invincible to everything Peach can do. Lil' Sparkies are found in Shriek Mansion and Bowser's Villa. Unlike most other enemies in the game, they do not have a vibe-based counterpart.
Other appearances[edit]
A neon sign reading "Sparky" appears in Koopa Square in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film.
Profiles[edit]
Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]
ケセラン
いきなり
クッパ
Lil Sparky
Tribe: Ghost clan
Disposition: Serious
Game appearances: World
Don't proceed abruptly; wait for a moment
Ghosts that have somehow taken up residence in Bowser and his friends' fortresses and castles. They are always circling along the surface of the walls and other surfaces. When you pass by Lil Sparky's area, jump to get past them before continuing on.
Gallery[edit]
Super Mario World
A Lil' Sparky in Super Princess Peach
Artwork used for a Super Mario puzzle.
Artwork used for a Super Mario puzzle.
Artwork used for a Super Mario Christmas-themed puzzle
Artwork used for a Super Mario Christmas-themed puzzle
A size chart for a 1996 Nintendo Character Manual
Additional names[edit]
Internal names[edit]
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions | content0.game/romfs/Obj/FEtc.dat/_CA_INFO_/f_bsoul_ci | bsoul | B. Soul |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ケセラン Keseran |
Both this and Hothead's Japanese name「パサラン」(Pasaran) are derived from「ケセランパサラン」(Keseran Pasaran), a legendary puff-ball creature in Japanese mythology |
| Chinese | 电火球[4] Diànhuǒqiú |
Electric Fireball |
| French | Sparky Titebraise[5] |
- From petite braise ("small ember") |
| German | Kleinschein |
Small Shine |
| Italian | Luccico |
From luccicare ("to sparkle"); shared with Twinkle |
References[edit]
- ^ M. Arakawa. Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide. Page 146.
- ^ Thomason, Steve. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Player's Guide. Page 95.
- ^ Shogakukan. 1994.「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten), page 78.
- ^ 无敌阿尔宙斯 (August 28, 2013). 神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译. Baidu Tieba (Simplified Chinese). Archived February 27, 2017, 15:38:47 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
- ^ Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 end credits
