Why did King Koopa become Bowser?

It is King Bowser Koopa, just like it is Princess Peach Toadstool. Same goes for Sonic's arch nemesis, Dr. Eggman Robotnik. These issues come up because the local incarnation of the company is responsible for the release, localization, and the manuals, so things change, compared to the native language versions.
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Are Bowser and King Koopa 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 King Koopa to Bowser?

King Koopa, in Super Show and the Nintendo Comic System, was the leader of the 8 Bit Club as part of his Koopa Pack instead of Wart, but Bowser has no relationship with the 8 Bit Club.
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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 Bowser different from other Koopas?

Bowser has a clear physical distinction from his fellow Koopas simply because he is the king. So he physically would be bigger, and quite a bit more powerful, then the rest of his subjects.
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Who is Mario's arch-nemesis?

Bowser or King Koopa (voiced by Kenneth W. James) is the king of the turtle-like Koopa race, a selfish troublemaker who wants to take over the Mushroom Kingdom. He is Mario's nemesis, and is the final boss of most Mario games. He is playable in all Mario spin-off games.
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Why does Bowser always kidnap Peach?

As the years went on, Bowser would begin kidnapping Peach due to both a megalomaniac desire to rule the world, but also because he had fallen in love with her. Due to Mario and Peach's friendship, Mario is always the one to stop Bowser. With every instance, Mario ends up defeating Bowser and saving Peach.
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Does Bowser have a 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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Who are the Koopalings parents?

Bowser Jr is Bowser's only biological son and we don't know who the mother is." It turns out that the koopalings were adopted by Bowser when they were really young and their real biological father is Bowser's cousin Fredrick von Koopa and their mother was Gwendolyn Koopa.
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Does Bowser have a sister?

Bowser's sister is a character in the Super Mario series. She first appeared in Club Nintendo. She has not actually appeared, but was mentioned by Bowser. He compares her to Princess Peach because they both like to read, which he hates.
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How Does Bowser have a son?

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 the oldest of the Koopalings?

Birth Order. If there is something confusing about the Koopalings, it is their birth order. According to the Player's Guide for Super Mario Bros. 3, Larry is stated to be the youngest of the group, while Ludwig is said to be the oldest.
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Who is Baby Bowser's mother?

Mario operate on him (he would not) and even divulges that Mario is named after Mario Segale, former landlord of the Nintendo of America Warehouse. Most curious of all answers, though, is when Miyamoto (a male) admits to being the mother of Bowser Jr. Check out the bizarre video above.
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Who is dark Bowser?

Dark Bowser is the form the Dark Star takes after absorbing enough of Bowser's DNA, who acts as Bowser's final boss in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and its Nintendo 3DS remake, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
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Who is the tallest Koopaling?

Super Mario: How Tall Is Bowser (And His Minions)?
  1. 1 Lemmy Koopa - 3 ft.
  2. 2 Wendy O' Koopa - 4 ft. ...
  3. 3 Larry Koopa - 4 ft. ...
  4. 4 Ludwig von Koopa - 4 ft. ...
  5. 5 Morton Koopa Jr - 5 ft. ...
  6. 6 Iggy Koopa - 5 ft. ...
  7. 7 Roy Koopa - 5 ft. ...
  8. 8 Bowser Jr - 4 ft 4 in. ...
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Are Iggy and Lemmy twins?

He was named after the singer, Iggy Pop. He was original Lemmy Koopa's twin. He was always the tallest. He changed the most in the Mario series.
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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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What is Bowser real name?

Kuppa and Koopa

See, in Japan, the character that I (and, depending on where you live, you) know as Bowser is actually named “Koopa.” In some older Super Mario media, the character is referred to as “Great King Koopa,” “Demon King Koopa,” or “Great Demon King Koopa,” but the Koopa name remains.
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Are Mario and Bowser friends?

Bowser and Mario have a long detailed rivalry. As revealed in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Bowser and Mario have been archenemies since they were infants. Bowser always wants to beat Mario and greatly dislikes him mainly for taking Princess Peach away from him.
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Why does Peach reject Mario?

Peach is not obligated to marry Mario just because he saved her. Peach is not obligated to marry someone who does not care about her feelings even as he proposes.
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Does Peach love Mario or Luigi?

Although neither character has outwardly expressed their affections for each other, it can be assumed that Peach does in fact love Mario for his bravery and determination. Their presumed love-life has since become the core of many internet jokes, most of which are fairly adult in nature.
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Is Princess Peach Bowser Jr mom?

Though Super Mario Sunshine claims that Princess Peach is not Bowser Jr.'s mother, fans have still speculated about the possibility. The fact that she never denies giving birth to Bowser Jr. is used as evidence that she may recall being his mother or causing his birth, in some way.
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