Lakitu
Bowser's henchman riding on a cloud
Bowser's subordinate who rides a cloud and attacks from mid-air, an enemy character in the Super Mario series. Also known as one of the true identities of the fake Bowser in Stage 5.
Trivia
- Lakitu's Japanese name Jugemu is said to derive from the Edo-period rakugo subject 'Jugemu'.
- Appears as one of the true identities of the fake Bowser in Stage 5.
- Rare type of enemy character that attacks from the air.
- There exists another species of similar Lakitu character.
Alternate names
Lakitu
Jugemu-san
Bowser's henchman
Profile
- Species
- Turtle
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wearing golden sunglasses, turtle-like with a green shell, riding a white cloud. Frequently throws needles or spiked balls from its hands.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Riding a cloud
- Golden sunglasses
- Green shell
- Iconic items
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- White cloud
- Needle (needle throw)
- Spike ball
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Antagonistic
- Detailed personality
- As a villain who stands in Mario's way, it occasionally shows a comical side. It maneuvers strategically with attacks from the air.
- Keywords
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- Antagonistic
- Calm
- Strategic
- Aerial attack
- Loyal
- Talents
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- Aerial flight
- Long-range attacks
- Territorial
- Skills
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- Mobility on cloud
- Throwing needles and spike balls
- Stage surveillance
- Motivation
- To hinder Mario for Bowser.
- Habits
- Often calmly surveys the situation from atop the cloud.
History
- Backstory
- Turtle-type enemy character serving the Koopa Troop, riding a cloud to attack Mario and others from the air. Appears as one of the true identities of the fake Bowser in Stage 5, one of the characters with the longest history in the Mario series.
- Debut date
- September 13, 1985
- Work title
- Super Mario Bros.
- Media type
- Game
First appearance
- Significant event
- First appearance
- Description
- First appeared in the Famicom Super Mario Bros., popular as an enemy riding a cloud and attacking Mario and friends.
Appearance as fake Bowser
- Significant event
- Appearance as fake Bowser
- Description
- Especially in Stage 5 as one of the true identities of the fake Bowser, sometimes taking a boss-like role.
Relationships
Bowser
Minion
Tasked with hindering Mario and friends under Bowser's orders.
Koopa Troop
Koopa Troop: unknown
Media appearances
Super Mario Bros.
Game / Supporting
1985
Super Mario 3D World
Game / Supporting
2013
Super Mario Bros. (anime)
Anime / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Nintendo
- Creator name
- Nintendo
- Role
- Original author
Hideyoshi Kinoshita
- Creator name
- Hideyoshi Kinoshita
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Lakitu figure
- Item name
- Lakitu figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Lakitu plush
- Item name
- Lakitu plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited