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{{articleabout|the [[fruit]] from the [[Peach Kingdom]] and the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] world|further uses|[[Peach (disambiguation)]]}}
 
[[Image:Peach_Blossom_Peach.jpg|thumb|right|[[Princess Peach]] eating a '''Peach'''.]]
[[Image:Peach_Blossom_Peach.jpg|thumb|right|[[Princess Peach]] eating a '''Peach'''.]]
A '''Peach''' is a fruit in the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]. It has not actually been seen before, as [[Princess Peach]]'s moves usually deal with heart effects. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', peaches will be an item that are created as a result of Princess Peach's [[Final Smash]], the [[Peach Blossom]]. After her Final Smash is used, the opposing players will fall asleep, and Princess Peach will be able to eat any of the peaches spread across the stage in order to replenish health.


Peaches have also appeared in ''[[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat]]'' in the [[Peach Kingdom]].
{{Quote|Mmm, tastes peachy...|Belome|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
 
A '''Peach''' is an edible, juicy [[fruit]] with restorative properties.  Peaches vary in size greatly.  The smallest are the typical size for a [[Mushroom World]] fruit and the largest are roughly twice the size of [[Hoofer the Wildebeest]].<ref>[http://www.mariowiki.com/Donkey_Kong_Jungle_Beat Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]</ref>  However, only the largest peaches grow in Mushroom World.  The smallest only appear in the world of ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''<ref>[http://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl Super Smash Bros. Brawl]</ref>  Peaches have become an symbol of [[Princess Peach]] as a result of their use as an emblem for her band, the [[Peach Hit Five]].<ref>[http://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Princess_Peach Super Princess Peach]</ref>
 
Although [[Peachy Peach|Peachy Peaches]] have a similar name and appear nearly identical, Peachy Peaches are actually created through human means, while peaches grow on trees.
 
==History==
===Growth===
Peaches grow on trees.  The only two known peach trees are located in the [[Peach Kingdom]], specifically at the farthest reaches of [[Arctic Plunge]] and [[Ancient Foundry]].  These trees are capable of growing peaches of enormous sizes almost instantaneously.  The fruit produced by these trees are the largest known peaches in the Mushroom World.<ref>[http://www.mariowiki.com/Donkey_Kong_Jungle_Beat Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]</ref>.  Smaller ones have only appeared in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' world.
 
===Common Use===
While peaches are not commonly eaten in the Mushroom World, their presence has lead to the conception of the term, "peachy."  This word can either be used to describe flavor or show one's positive opinion regarding a situation.  While adventuring with [[Mario]], Princess Toadstool was eaten by [[Belome]].  He commented that she tasted, "peachy."<ref>[http://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_RPG:_Legend_of_the_Seven_Stars Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]</ref>.  Later, Princess Peach would adopt this as a catchphrase, first using it during her second kart tournament and later while rescuing Mario from [[Bowser]].<ref>[http://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Princess_Peach Super Princess Peach]</ref>
 
===Donkey Kong's Incounter===
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[[Donkey Kong]] set out on a quest to dethrone the Peach Kingdom's king, [[Torch Tusk]].  Along the way, he found both of the peach trees in the kingdom, one in Arctic Plunge and the other in Ancient Foundry.  Before he continued on his way, he ate one gigantic peach from each of them.
 
===Peach Hit Five===
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While Peach was rescuing [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and the 112 [[Toad (species)|Castle Toad]]s who had been kidnapped by [[Bowser]] and the [[Koopa Troop]], the princess collected songs and voice samples that were hidden on [[Vibe Island]].  Having done so, she created a band, the Peach Hit Five, and performed these songs with them.  The group decided to use a peach as part of the band's logo.
 
==Alternate Continuities==
===''Momotaro''===
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In another land, an [[Hammer Bro.|elderly couple's]] [[Princess Peach|grand-daughter]] was kidnapped by an evil [[Bowser|ogre]].  However, a large peach fell from the sky and split open upon the ground, revealing [[Mario|Momotaro]].  When he discovered what had happened, he set out to save the grand-daughter.  He wore a headband emblazoned with a peach symbol.
 
===Peach Blossom===
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In the world of ''Super Smash Bros'', Peaches appear during [[Princess Peach]]'s [[Final Smash]], the [[Peach Blossom]].  The move puts all of Peach's enemies to sleep while normal-sized Peaches fall from the sky.  Because of the state of her opponents, Peach is free to consume all of the Peaches and restore her health.
 
==Appearances and References==
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;''[[Momotaro]]'' (1988) : One night after an elderly couple's granddaughter was kidnapped by a terrible ogre, a gigantic peach fell from the sky.  When it landed and split open, a boy named Momotaro (played by [[Mario]]) emerged.  The grandparents kindly took him in, but when Momotaro heard about their granddaughter, he set out to rescue her.  Wearing a headband emblazoned with a peach emblem over his [[Mario's Hat|hat]], the peach became his symbol.<br clear=all>
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;''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (1996) : Peaches are given a passing reference in this title.  During the second battle with [[Belome]], the [[boss]] can consume [[Toadstool|Princess Peach]] as one of his attacks.  He comments that she tastes "peachy" immediately after doing so.<br clear=all>
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;''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' (1997) : In this title, each character has a set of phrases that he or she issues if a positive event has occurred.  Such events include passing another racer or using a [[Mushroom]] or [[Golden Mushroom]].  One of [[Princess Peach|Peach's]] phrases was, "Peachy!"<br clear=all>
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;''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' (2004-'05) : Each of the kingdoms in this game were named after a specific fruit.  The [[Peach Kingdom]] was named after peaches and symbolized by the fruit in the game's level select menu.  [[Donkey Kong]] could only clear the [[Arctic Plunge]] and [[Ancient Foundry]] levels if he reached peach tree at the end of each level and consumed the gigantic peach on each one.<br clear=all>
[[Image:Superpeach.jpg|thumb|75px]]
;''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' (2005-'06) : As [[Princess Peach]] progressed though the adventure, she found and bought hidden music tracks and voice samples that comprised the game's soundtrack.  The [[Peach Hit Five]] could then perform these tracks using a peach as their logo.  An on-stage screen showed a peach splitting open to reveal the band's logo.  One positive phrase Peach used was, "Peachy!"<br clear=all>
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;''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (Scheduled 2008) : Peaches served as a recovery item in this title, similar to the [[food]] item.  Each peach restores 5% damage.  Peaches only appeared when [[Princess Peach|Peach]] used her [[Final Smash]], [[Peach Blossom]], during which the fruit rains from the sky and can be consumed by any fighter.  Peaches were presented as two-dimensional photographs rather than three-dimensional models.<br clear=all>
 
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“Mmm, tastes peachy...”
Belome, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

A Peach is an edible, juicy fruit with restorative properties. Peaches vary in size greatly. The smallest are the typical size for a Mushroom World fruit and the largest are roughly twice the size of Hoofer the Wildebeest.[1] However, only the largest peaches grow in Mushroom World. The smallest only appear in the world of Super Smash Bros.[2] Peaches have become an symbol of Princess Peach as a result of their use as an emblem for her band, the Peach Hit Five.[3]

Although Peachy Peaches have a similar name and appear nearly identical, Peachy Peaches are actually created through human means, while peaches grow on trees.

History

Growth

Peaches grow on trees. The only two known peach trees are located in the Peach Kingdom, specifically at the farthest reaches of Arctic Plunge and Ancient Foundry. These trees are capable of growing peaches of enormous sizes almost instantaneously. The fruit produced by these trees are the largest known peaches in the Mushroom World.[4]. Smaller ones have only appeared in the Super Smash Bros. world.

Common Use

While peaches are not commonly eaten in the Mushroom World, their presence has lead to the conception of the term, "peachy." This word can either be used to describe flavor or show one's positive opinion regarding a situation. While adventuring with Mario, Princess Toadstool was eaten by Belome. He commented that she tasted, "peachy."[5]. Later, Princess Peach would adopt this as a catchphrase, first using it during her second kart tournament and later while rescuing Mario from Bowser.[6]

Donkey Kong's Incounter

Main article: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat

Donkey Kong set out on a quest to dethrone the Peach Kingdom's king, Torch Tusk. Along the way, he found both of the peach trees in the kingdom, one in Arctic Plunge and the other in Ancient Foundry. Before he continued on his way, he ate one gigantic peach from each of them.

Peach Hit Five

Main article: Super Princess Peach

While Peach was rescuing Mario, Luigi, and the 112 Castle Toads who had been kidnapped by Bowser and the Koopa Troop, the princess collected songs and voice samples that were hidden on Vibe Island. Having done so, she created a band, the Peach Hit Five, and performed these songs with them. The group decided to use a peach as part of the band's logo.

Alternate Continuities

Momotaro

Main article: Momotaro

In another land, an elderly couple's grand-daughter was kidnapped by an evil ogre. However, a large peach fell from the sky and split open upon the ground, revealing Momotaro. When he discovered what had happened, he set out to save the grand-daughter. He wore a headband emblazoned with a peach symbol.

Peach Blossom

Main article: Peach Blossom

In the world of Super Smash Bros, Peaches appear during Princess Peach's Final Smash, the Peach Blossom. The move puts all of Peach's enemies to sleep while normal-sized Peaches fall from the sky. Because of the state of her opponents, Peach is free to consume all of the Peaches and restore her health.

Appearances and References

The cover of the Super Mario Momotarō OVA (original video animation).
Momotaro (1988)
One night after an elderly couple's granddaughter was kidnapped by a terrible ogre, a gigantic peach fell from the sky. When it landed and split open, a boy named Momotaro (played by Mario) emerged. The grandparents kindly took him in, but when Momotaro heard about their granddaughter, he set out to rescue her. Wearing a headband emblazoned with a peach emblem over his hat, the peach became his symbol.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Peaches are given a passing reference in this title. During the second battle with Belome, the boss can consume Princess Peach as one of his attacks. He comments that she tastes "peachy" immediately after doing so.
Mario Kart 64 (1997)
In this title, each character has a set of phrases that he or she issues if a positive event has occurred. Such events include passing another racer or using a Mushroom or Golden Mushroom. One of Peach's phrases was, "Peachy!"
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004-'05)
Each of the kingdoms in this game were named after a specific fruit. The Peach Kingdom was named after peaches and symbolized by the fruit in the game's level select menu. Donkey Kong could only clear the Arctic Plunge and Ancient Foundry levels if he reached peach tree at the end of each level and consumed the gigantic peach on each one.
Super Princess Peach (2005-'06)
As Princess Peach progressed though the adventure, she found and bought hidden music tracks and voice samples that comprised the game's soundtrack. The Peach Hit Five could then perform these tracks using a peach as their logo. An on-stage screen showed a peach splitting open to reveal the band's logo. One positive phrase Peach used was, "Peachy!"
Super Smash Bros. Brawl box art
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Scheduled 2008)
Peaches served as a recovery item in this title, similar to the food item. Each peach restores 5% damage. Peaches only appeared when Peach used her Final Smash, Peach Blossom, during which the fruit rains from the sky and can be consumed by any fighter. Peaches were presented as two-dimensional photographs rather than three-dimensional models.

References

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