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|relatives=[[Bowser]] (father) | |relatives=[[Bowser]] (father) | ||
|voiced by=[[Dolores Rogers]] (2002-2006, 2008)<br>[[Caety Sagoian]] (2007-Present) | |voiced by=[[Dolores Rogers]] (2002-2006, 2008)<br>[[Caety Sagoian]] (2007-Present) | ||
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''For information on Bowser's youth, refer to [[Bowser#Childhood|Baby Bowser]] | ''For information on Bowser's youth, refer to [[Bowser#Childhood|Baby Bowser]] | ||
− | '''Bowser Jr.''' is [[Bowser]]'s young son who has appeared as a | + | '''Bowser Jr.''' is [[Bowser]]'s young son who has appeared as a frequent foe of [[Mario]] since his debut. Junior has made many appearances since his debut as both a playable character in sports games and a boss in the mainstream games. Whenever he shows up, he usually tag teams with his dad whether it's to defeat Mario or just to win the Gold Trophy in the Star Cup. |
=Background= | =Background= | ||
− | + | Bowser Jr. first makes his appearance in ''Super Mario Sunshine''. His debut is not readily obvious however. Using a special [[Gaddbrush]] he acquired, he took on the appearance of a watery Mario - [[Shadow Mario]]. He then proceeded to cover [[Delfino Island]] in a slimy paint substance, prompting Mario to take the fall for his actions. He then proceeded to kidnap [[Princess Peach]], since he had been told by his father that she was his mother. When confronted, he revealed his identity to the astonished Mario and Peach. Inside his giant [[Mecha-Bowser]] suit, he battled and lost to Mario. He then took Peach up with him to the top of Corona Island to meet with his dad. When Mario finally tracked them down and defeated them, the two koopas fell to the ground a distance away. Bowser Jr. knew that Peach was not his mother, but still wanted to fight Mario again someday. | |
− | + | From that point he started showing up more, in sports games as well as adventure games. While he is considered a villain by Mario standards, he is not quite as nasty as his father. His antics have suggested a more competitive spirit than being greedy or malicious. He traditionally wears a bandana of varying logos over his mouth. Originally it was of a Mario-like mustache and later as a mouth full of sharp teeth. There has yet to be anything involving him and his seven siblings, who may not even have the same mother. | |
− | + | In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', Bowser Jr. distracts Mario long enough for him to make off with Peach. From then on he acts as the sub-boss for each world, in battles reminiscent of the [[Boom Boom]] battles in [[Super Mario Bros. 3]]. While wearing his mask, he was more difficult to defeat, requiring Mario to grab the shells he threw and toss them back at him. At the very end of World 8, Bowser Jr. teamed up with his father to battle Mario. Bowser Jr. fought like he had before, only with the assistance of his father's fiery breath to make things more complicated. After he was defeated, he was last seen dragging his knocked out father back home. | |
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Bowser Jr. later aided his father in his attempt at galactic conquest in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', holiding three Grand Stars over the course of the game and confronting Mario at the end of every even-numbered set of galaxies. First he deployed the mechanical Megaleg to battle Mario. Then he commanded an airship armada in battle with Mario and piloted a miniature airship to more directly battle Mario. However, Mario shot down the airship with a barrage of Koopa shells, at which point Bowser Jr. escaped. The third time he instead deployed King Kaliente to fight Mario. He lost one Grand Star with each defeat until he had none left. During Mario's final battle with Bowser, he held Peach in his miniature airship. He was saved from the ensuing black hole by [[Rosalina]] and the [[Luma]]s, who teleported Bowser Jr. and his airship into the lake by Peach's Castle. | Bowser Jr. later aided his father in his attempt at galactic conquest in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', holiding three Grand Stars over the course of the game and confronting Mario at the end of every even-numbered set of galaxies. First he deployed the mechanical Megaleg to battle Mario. Then he commanded an airship armada in battle with Mario and piloted a miniature airship to more directly battle Mario. However, Mario shot down the airship with a barrage of Koopa shells, at which point Bowser Jr. escaped. The third time he instead deployed King Kaliente to fight Mario. He lost one Grand Star with each defeat until he had none left. During Mario's final battle with Bowser, he held Peach in his miniature airship. He was saved from the ensuing black hole by [[Rosalina]] and the [[Luma]]s, who teleported Bowser Jr. and his airship into the lake by Peach's Castle. | ||
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He once more acted as Bowser's lieutenant in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', where he was the overall boss of all the odd-numbered galaxies. First at Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, he flew away while leaving Mario to battle [[Bosses in Super Mario Galaxy 2#Gobblegut|Gobblegut]]. The next battle was at Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet, where he piloted the robotic [[Bosses in Super Mario Galaxy 2#Megahammer|Megahammer]]. Mario was able to destroy it with [[Yoshi]]'s help, as he was able to swallow the [[Bullet Bills]] that Megahammer fired and then spit them back at it. Bowser Jr. retreated after it was destroyed and showed up one last time as the boss of Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker, where he commandeered a [[Bosses in Super Mario Galaxy 2#BoomsdayMachine|Boomsday Machine]] against Mario. However, Mario was able to destroy it, putting Bowser Jr. out of commission for the game. | He once more acted as Bowser's lieutenant in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', where he was the overall boss of all the odd-numbered galaxies. First at Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, he flew away while leaving Mario to battle [[Bosses in Super Mario Galaxy 2#Gobblegut|Gobblegut]]. The next battle was at Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet, where he piloted the robotic [[Bosses in Super Mario Galaxy 2#Megahammer|Megahammer]]. Mario was able to destroy it with [[Yoshi]]'s help, as he was able to swallow the [[Bullet Bills]] that Megahammer fired and then spit them back at it. Bowser Jr. retreated after it was destroyed and showed up one last time as the boss of Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker, where he commandeered a [[Bosses in Super Mario Galaxy 2#BoomsdayMachine|Boomsday Machine]] against Mario. However, Mario was able to destroy it, putting Bowser Jr. out of commission for the game. | ||
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Bowser Jr. has appeared in various sports games since his introduction. | Bowser Jr. has appeared in various sports games since his introduction. | ||
− | *'''Golf:''' Bowser Jr. | + | *'''Golf:''' Bowser Jr. is playable in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' (where he is unlocked by completing the Birdie Challenge) and ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. |
− | *'''Kart Racing:''' Bowser Jr. | + | *'''Kart Racing:''' Bowser Jr. is playable in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' (where he is paired with Bowser), ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' (where he must be unlocked by getting one star in all 100cc Retro Cups) and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. |
− | *'''Tennis:''' He | + | *'''Tennis:''' He is playable in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''. |
− | *'''Baseball:''' Bowser Jr. | + | *'''Baseball:''' Bowser Jr. is a playable captain in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. His team is the Bowser Jr. Rookies. |
− | * | + | *'''Soccer:''' Bowser Jr. has appeared as a playable captain in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. |
− | *''' | + | *'''Basketball:''' Bowser Jr. is also playable in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. |
− | *'''The Olympics:''' Bowser Jr. | + | *'''The Olympics:''' Bowser Jr. is playable in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Winter Games]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. |
− | *'''Other Sports:''' Bowser Jr. | + | *'''Other Sports:''' Bowser Jr. is playable in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. |
− | + | Bowser Jr. also has a storyline role in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', after being a wandering competitor in the previous game. In the Challenge Mode of ''Super Sluggers'', Bowser Jr. stages an invasion of the [[Baseball Kingdom]] due to wanting to play baseball with others. He could be found and challenged in all five of the characters' stadiums, being driven out after losing in the baseball game. Eventually he could be challenged in Bowser Jr.'s Playroom, located on his aquatic block fort. After being defeated, Bowser would try to beat them instead. In the end, Bower Jr. convinced Bowser to accept Princess Peach's offer to play baseball with them. | |
− | Within the ''Mario Party'' games, Bowser Jr. made appearances as an underling of Bowser in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' | + | Within the ''Mario Party'' games, Bowser Jr. made appearances as an underling of Bowser in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', he could be unlocked as a playable character. Bowser Jr. was also added as a playable character to the board game-themed ''[[Fortune Street]]''. |
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=Abilities= | =Abilities= | ||
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*'''Down Special Move: Mechakoopa''' - Bowser Jr. can deploy one small Mechakoopa at a time from a hatch on his Junior Koopa Clown Car. | *'''Down Special Move: Mechakoopa''' - Bowser Jr. can deploy one small Mechakoopa at a time from a hatch on his Junior Koopa Clown Car. | ||
*'''Final Smash: Shadow Mario Paint''' - When he uses a Smash Ball, Bowser Jr. will assume the form of Shadow Mario and paint a giant X across the screen. Anyone who touches the goopy X receives damage. | *'''Final Smash: Shadow Mario Paint''' - When he uses a Smash Ball, Bowser Jr. will assume the form of Shadow Mario and paint a giant X across the screen. Anyone who touches the goopy X receives damage. | ||
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+ | =Confusions About Appearance= | ||
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+ | Due to Junior's appearance and Bowser's 'baby' appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', Bowser Jr. is often confused with Baby Bowser. This is because Baby Bowser in this game has an appearance identical to Bowser Jr., rather than his usual appearance in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. | ||
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+ | Furthermore Junior is often confused with the [[Koopa Kids]] featured in the ''Mario Party'' games. These characters however come in multiple colors, have a marked difference in appearance, and lack Junior's 'trademark' bandana. | ||
=Other Appearances= | =Other Appearances= | ||
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==Video Games== | ==Video Games== | ||
− | * | + | *Bowser Jr. appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' as a playable character. In the 3DS version, he is unlocked by either playing 100 Vs. Matches or by beating Classic Mode with Bowser on a difficulty level of 5.0 or higher. In battle, Bowser Jr. stays within his Junior Clown Car and uses it for a variety of attacks, many of which are weapons activated by the device. Additionally, all seven of the Koopalings appear as his palette swaps. He has two trophies in both games, and in the Wii U version there is also a trophy for his Final Smash. |
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
− | *He is most likely based on the popular 'Baby Bowser' of ''Yoshi's Island'' fame, | + | * He is most likely based on the popular 'Baby Bowser' of ''Yoshi's Island'' fame. He is, however, notably older as suggested by his more mature speech and horns. |
− | + | *It was initially assumed that Bowser Jr. was the youngest sibling of the Koopalings, who were believed to be Bowser's children. However, Nintendo has clarified that the Koopalings are not actually related to Bowser, and that Bowser Jr. is his only actual son. | |
− | *It was initially assumed that Bowser Jr. was the youngest sibling of the Koopalings, who were believed to be Bowser's children. However, Nintendo | + | *A trophy of Bower Jr. appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as well as two stickers featuring artwork of him from ''Super Mario Sunshine'' and ''Mario Superstar Baseball''. |
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