What is Koopa Mario?

—Kamek, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Koopas (once "the Koopa") are a category of turtle-like creatures, most of which form the Turtle Tribe or Koopa clan. There are many different types of Koopas, the most common being Koopa Troopas. Most Koopas operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system.
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What creature is Koopa?

Koopas are a race of turtle-like creatures that have appeared in almost every game in the Super Mario series. They seem to operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system. Bowser is the leader of the militaristic Koopa Clan, an organization that has attempted to conquer the peaceful Mushroom Kingdom many times.
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Is Koopa a Yoshi?

Yoshi is King Koopa's pet, and is referred to as a "throwback" by a gang of Koopas.
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Why is it called Koopa?

This is how Bowser got his "koopa" name. It all starts with a Korean meal called gukbap. No, seriously. Gukbap looks like a sort of soup, but with its orange colored broth and greens (piled nicely in the center), gukbap can sometimes look like the King of the Koopas, Bowser.
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Is Bowser part Koopa?

It is King Bowser Koopa, just like it is Princess Peach Toadstool. Same goes for Sonic's arch nemesis, Dr.
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Super Mario - Evolution Of The KOOPA Species (1985 - 2019)



Is King Koopa Bowser's dad?

(also called King Koopa) is the overarching antagonist of the Mario franchise. He is Bowser and Devili's father and was the head of the Koopa Kingdom before his son (Bowser) took over. He appeared as the main villain in the Wii game, Super Mario Bros: Diaper Duty.
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Why is King Koopa green?

The most obvious difference from his video game counterpart, King Koopa's design is based heavily on Bowser's sprite in the original game and consists largely of the color green, although Bowser looks nothing like this in the manual or following games.
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Is Mario Wario?

The most popular one was that Wario and Mario were cousins. But that's not the case. Wario and Mario were actually just childhood rivals, and the two share no blood relation.
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Who is Bowser's brother?

Bowser's Brother, also known as Blue Bowser, is a mysterious character that originated as a graphical glitch in Super Mario Bros. and was made into a distinct character in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels.
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Is Bowser a dragon or turtle?

Bowser is a Koopa Turtle based on the Chinese Dragon Turtle, and the main antagonist of most Super Mario games.
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Is Yoshi Marios dad?

However, the music video, animated by Sean DePew, goes a step further and suggests that Yoshi served as Mario's adoptive father right up through adulthood.
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What does the T in Yoshis name stand for?

“Yoshi, properly known as T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas, had been held captive in an egg until Mario (homo nintendonus) bopped along and rescued him. Instantly, the young dinosaur and the plumber became fast friends.
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Who is Luigi's arch enemy?

King Boo is the leader of the Boos and ghosts, ruler of the Paranormal Dimension, the main antagonist of the Luigi's Mansion series, and the arch-nemesis of Luigi. He is also an ally of Bowser and has aided him in his various schemes.
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Where is Koopa from?

The Koopa Troopa's name comes from Bowser Koopa's Japanese name, Kuppa, which is itself derived from the Korean dish of the same name. The last name Troopa, is taken from the word "troop" in reference to the Koopas' role as foot soldiers in Bowser's army, with the a likely added on to make the name rhyme.
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What kind of animal is Hammer Bro?

IGN listed Hammer Bro. as one of the characters they wanted for the then-unreleased Mario Kart 7, saying that the "terrifying twin turtles were the most devious and dangerous foes in the original Super Mario Bros.
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Is Blue Bowser real?

Super Mario Pia, a memorial book also written in collaboration with Nintendo, depicts the blue Bowser as a particular fake Bowser. Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros., which was released around the same time, distinguishes him from fake Bowsers but states that his identity is unknown.
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Who is Mario's Mom?

Mama Mario (referred to as Mama and Mama Mia by her children, maiden name Rigassi) is the mother of Mario and Luigi and a recurring minor character in the Mario series and its spin-offs, particularly in The Super Mario Bros.
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Are the Koopalings adopted?

Miyamoto explained that Bowser children, the Koopalings, are actually adopted. "Our current story is that the seven Koopalings are not Bowser's children. Bowser's only child is Bowser Jr., and we do not know who the mother is," he said.
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Who is Mario's dad?

Mario went on to explain that his parents were named “Mama Mia Mario” and “Papa Pia Mario.” This provides context to other known familial Mario relationships.
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Does Wario eat garlic?

Garlic is portrayed as Wario's favorite food, appearing as a recurring item in the Wario Land and WarioWare series, along with Wario's other appearances in the Mario franchise. It often functions as a beneficial item that heals Wario or gives him strength.
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Is Waluigi Luigi's cousin?

Luigi is Mario's younger brother. He lives in his brother's shadow, and is the rival of Wario's partner Waluigi. He is also known to be a friend of Wario's. He can jump further and higher than Mario, but he has less traction.
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Is Koopa a turtle?

Koopas (once "the Koopa") are a category of turtle-like creatures, most of which form the Turtle Tribe or Koopa clan. There are many different types of Koopas, the most common being Koopa Troopas.
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Is Koopa and Bowser the same?

Bowser (クッパ, Kuppa, "Koopa"), or King Koopa, is a fictional character, the primary antagonist in Nintendo's Mario franchise, and the arch-nemesis of Mario. In Japan, the character bears the title of Daimaō (大魔王, "Great Demon King"). Bowser is the leader of the turtle-like Koopa race.
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Who is the yellow turtle in Mario?

Koopa Troopas, known in Japan as Nokonoko, are fictional footsoldiers of the turtle-like Koopa race from the Mario media franchise.
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