Il Piantissimo
Il Piantissimo | |
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Species | Human |
Hair color | Red |
Eye color | Black |
Debut | Super Mario Sunshine |
Il Piantissimo is a character from Super Mario Sunshine that acts as a recurring rival to Mario.
Background
A mysterious man who specializes in racing. His origins are unknowns, but he seems to be a dark skinned man. He dresses like a Pianta by wearing a mask, hands, and feet. Despite this, Piantas tend to be indifferent to him. In fact, the Pianta Village inhabitants downright dislike him for posing as a Pianta. To other people, such as the Noki, they seem to have no idea who he is. He tends to speak with an air of superiority and does not waste words beyond a short introduction.
Mario met Il Piantisimmo during his stay at Isle Delfino. He first met him at Gelato Beach. Il Piantissimo challenged Mario to a race to the meeting place at the far side of the beach. For winning, he rewarded Mario with a Shine Sprite he had somehow gathered. He met Mario again in Noki Bay where they raced up to a point high on the mountain. Mario and Il Piantisimmo raced for the last time at Pianta Village. After losing both times he rewarded Mario with a Shrine Sprite. Mario did not see Il Piantissimo again after that. However, after Bowser had been defeated, Il Piantissimo was spotted looking at Bowser Junior's abandoned paintbrush.
Trivia
- Il Piantisimmo fulfills the same role as Koopa the Quick from Super Mario 64.
- At the end of "Super Mario Sunshine", you only see Il Piantissimo if you don't gather all 120 Shine Sprites.