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'''King Bowser Koopa''', alternatively called Lord Bowser or simply Bowser, is the main and most recurring antagonist of the Super Mario Franchise. Bowser is the ruler of the [[Koopa Kingdom]] and the leader of the [[Koopa Troop]]. His minions refer to him as "Lord Bowser" or some variation of "Your highness" that replaces the word high with a negative trait Bowser has. While the only confirmed biological relative of Bowser's is his son, [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Kamek]] raised him and continues to serve and advise him. Bowser and the Koopa Troop have tried to take over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times. Bowser is known across the world for being the leader of a nation with a formidable military, as well as his monstrous appearance, frequent kidnappings of [[Princess Peach]] and his frequent conflicts with his arch nemesis, [[Mario]]. He has a group of 7 minions known as the Koopalings who were once considered his children, but are not anymore. | '''King Bowser Koopa''', alternatively called Lord Bowser or simply Bowser, is the main and most recurring antagonist of the Super Mario Franchise. Bowser is the ruler of the [[Koopa Kingdom]] and the leader of the [[Koopa Troop]]. His minions refer to him as "Lord Bowser" or some variation of "Your highness" that replaces the word high with a negative trait Bowser has. While the only confirmed biological relative of Bowser's is his son, [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Kamek]] raised him and continues to serve and advise him. Bowser and the Koopa Troop have tried to take over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times. Bowser is known across the world for being the leader of a nation with a formidable military, as well as his monstrous appearance, frequent kidnappings of [[Princess Peach]] and his frequent conflicts with his arch nemesis, [[Mario]]. He has a group of 7 minions known as the Koopalings who were once considered his children, but are not anymore. | ||
== History == | |||
=== Early Life === | |||
The identity of Bowser's parents, and the exact time of Bowser's birth, are unknown. However, his parents were likely the King and Queen of the Koopa Kingdom at the time, as he was the prince, and he was raised by Kamek. | |||
=== Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island === | |||
As a baby, Bowser, who was then Prince of the Koopa Kingdom, encountered the newborn Mario, as well as [[Yoshi (Yoshi's Island series)|Yoshi]]. He attacked Mario in attempt to ride the Yoshi. This was the beginning of Mario's lifelong fight against Bowser. | |||
== Adult Life == | |||
=== Super Mario Bros. === | |||
Bowser's first fight against Mario as an adult occured when Bowser invaded the Mushroom Kingdom, seemingly for the first time in his adult life. As part of his plan, he magically turned many of the Kingdom's Toads into blocks, and kidnapped Princess Peach, as her magic could reverse the effect. Mario, however, was able to defeat him at his castle, and rescue Princess Peach, thereby stopping his plan. | |||
=== Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels === | |||
After this, Bowser once again kidnapped Peach and took her to a parallel dimension. He was once again defeated by Mario. | |||
=== Super Mario Bros. 3 === | |||
Bowser once again kidnapped Peach in his attempts to control the [[Mushroom World]], this time taking her an island east of the Mushroom Kingdom contolled by Koopa Kingdom known as the [[Dark Land]]. He also sent [[Airship|Airships]] and his [[Koopalings]] to fight Mario, for the first time. However, his armies once again failed to defeat Mario, who reached his castle in the Dark Land. Bowser fought him once again, and was defeated once again. | |||
=== Super Mario World === | |||
Bowser then attempted to kidnap Peach once again, this time while she was in [[Dinosaur Land]]. This attempt failed, in the same way his previous attempts did. | |||
=== Yoshi's Safari === | |||
The Koopa King then briefly turned his efforts to conquering Jewelry Land. This plan also failed due to the efforts of Mario and [[Yoshi]]. | |||
=== Super Mario Kart === | |||
Eventually, Bowser was allowed to participate in a go-kart racing competition that included Mario, [[Luigi]], Princess Peach, and Yoshi. | |||
== Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars == | |||
While the events begin as yet another battle between Mario and Bowser, Bowser's Castle is taken over by the [[Smithy Gang]]. Bowser and the Koopa Troop attempt to retake the castle, but fail, leaving Bowser without of any of his resources. Eventually, Bowser teams up with Mario so that he can get his castle back. He also agrees to help restore [[Star Road]]. They are eventually successful in doing so. | |||
Revision as of 20:58, 13 June 2020
King Bowser Koopa, alternatively called Lord Bowser or simply Bowser, is the main and most recurring antagonist of the Super Mario Franchise. Bowser is the ruler of the Koopa Kingdom and the leader of the Koopa Troop. His minions refer to him as "Lord Bowser" or some variation of "Your highness" that replaces the word high with a negative trait Bowser has. While the only confirmed biological relative of Bowser's is his son, Bowser Jr., Kamek raised him and continues to serve and advise him. Bowser and the Koopa Troop have tried to take over the Mushroom Kingdom many times. Bowser is known across the world for being the leader of a nation with a formidable military, as well as his monstrous appearance, frequent kidnappings of Princess Peach and his frequent conflicts with his arch nemesis, Mario. He has a group of 7 minions known as the Koopalings who were once considered his children, but are not anymore.
History
Early Life
The identity of Bowser's parents, and the exact time of Bowser's birth, are unknown. However, his parents were likely the King and Queen of the Koopa Kingdom at the time, as he was the prince, and he was raised by Kamek.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
As a baby, Bowser, who was then Prince of the Koopa Kingdom, encountered the newborn Mario, as well as Yoshi. He attacked Mario in attempt to ride the Yoshi. This was the beginning of Mario's lifelong fight against Bowser.
Adult Life
Super Mario Bros.
Bowser's first fight against Mario as an adult occured when Bowser invaded the Mushroom Kingdom, seemingly for the first time in his adult life. As part of his plan, he magically turned many of the Kingdom's Toads into blocks, and kidnapped Princess Peach, as her magic could reverse the effect. Mario, however, was able to defeat him at his castle, and rescue Princess Peach, thereby stopping his plan.
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
After this, Bowser once again kidnapped Peach and took her to a parallel dimension. He was once again defeated by Mario.
Super Mario Bros. 3
Bowser once again kidnapped Peach in his attempts to control the Mushroom World, this time taking her an island east of the Mushroom Kingdom contolled by Koopa Kingdom known as the Dark Land. He also sent Airships and his Koopalings to fight Mario, for the first time. However, his armies once again failed to defeat Mario, who reached his castle in the Dark Land. Bowser fought him once again, and was defeated once again.
Super Mario World
Bowser then attempted to kidnap Peach once again, this time while she was in Dinosaur Land. This attempt failed, in the same way his previous attempts did.
Yoshi's Safari
The Koopa King then briefly turned his efforts to conquering Jewelry Land. This plan also failed due to the efforts of Mario and Yoshi.
Super Mario Kart
Eventually, Bowser was allowed to participate in a go-kart racing competition that included Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
While the events begin as yet another battle between Mario and Bowser, Bowser's Castle is taken over by the Smithy Gang. Bowser and the Koopa Troop attempt to retake the castle, but fail, leaving Bowser without of any of his resources. Eventually, Bowser teams up with Mario so that he can get his castle back. He also agrees to help restore Star Road. They are eventually successful in doing so.
