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{{about|Bowser's Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey|the final world in [[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]] also referred to as "Koopa Kingdom"|[[World 6 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)]]}} | {{about|Bowser's Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey|the final world in [[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]] also referred to as "Koopa Kingdom"|[[World 6 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)]]}} | ||
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|subtitle=Well-Defended Castle Floating Among Glowing Clouds | |subtitle=Well-Defended Castle Floating Among Glowing Clouds | ||
|image=SMO Bowser Brochure Art.png | |image=SMO Bowser Brochure Art.png | ||
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|industry=Hanafuda cards | |industry=Hanafuda cards | ||
|temperature=Average 79°F (26°C) | |temperature=Average 79°F (26°C) | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date #2017|2017]]) | |||
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'''Bowser's Kingdom''' is the thirteenth kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is the home of [[Bowser]] and the greater location of '''[[Bowser's Castle]]'''. Unlike most games, which feature a Western-European design for his castle, this castle is a lush, flowering traditional [[Japan|Japanese]] castle, with a concentric series of walls and baileys, a traditional garden and tea house, and a central keep. Instead of the usual [[lava]], its moats are filled with [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]]. | |||
At the end of the kingdom, Mario and Cappy must defeat [[RoboBrood]], a giant robot piloted by the [[Broodals]]. After defeating the Broodals, Mario and Cappy visit the [[Moon Kingdom]] to chase after Bowser and [[Princess Peach]]. | |||
==Brochure details== | |||
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure A.png|thumb|left|150px|''Mallets big enough to climb on.'']] | [[File:SMO Bowser Brochure A.png|thumb|left|150px|''Mallets big enough to climb on.'']] | ||
====Terrifying Gatekeepers==== | |||
''Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show they don't give up easily.'' | ''Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show they don't give up easily.'' | ||
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure B.png|thumb|200px|''Architecture as lovely as the scenery.'']] | [[File:SMO Bowser Brochure B.png|thumb|200px|''Architecture as lovely as the scenery.'']] | ||
====Beautiful Tile Work==== | |||
''This kingdom's architecture is unique. Roofs are made of heavy, layered tiles that will not budge even if walked upon. They also create a uniformity in the overall design, enhancing the beauty of the palace.'' | ''This kingdom's architecture is unique. Roofs are made of heavy, layered tiles that will not budge even if walked upon. They also create a uniformity in the overall design, enhancing the beauty of the palace.'' | ||
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[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure D.png|thumb|left|150px|''Statues or not, they're certainly imposing.'']] | [[File:SMO Bowser Brochure D.png|thumb|left|150px|''Statues or not, they're certainly imposing.'']] | ||
====Statues Guard the Court==== | |||
''The palace tower highlights the inner citadel, and the gate leading to it is guarded by fearsome statues.'' | ''The palace tower highlights the inner citadel, and the gate leading to it is guarded by fearsome statues.'' | ||
''The statues are fashioned after gods of wind and thunder, the perfect motif for a sky palace, and since they are modeled on Bowser, the ruler of this kingdom, they serve as a warning to foes here and abroad.'' | ''The statues are fashioned after gods of wind and thunder, the perfect motif for a sky palace, and since they are modeled on Bowser, the ruler of this kingdom, they serve as a warning to foes here and abroad.'' | ||
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure E.png|thumb|150px|''Beware rolling ordinance.'']] | [[File:SMO Bowser Brochure E.png|thumb|150px|''Beware rolling ordinance.'']] | ||
====Impressive Fortifications==== | |||
''Surrounding the inner citadel are the second and third courts. The second court is especially fortified, with many cannons to repel invaders. Cannonballs often roll along the ground, and many tourists fall trying to evade them. Legends speak of invaders [[Pokio|repelling the cannonballs with spears]], but no mere mortal could hope to do this, so try not to get too close!'' | ''Surrounding the inner citadel are the second and third courts. The second court is especially fortified, with many cannons to repel invaders. Cannonballs often roll along the ground, and many tourists fall trying to evade them. Legends speak of invaders [[Pokio|repelling the cannonballs with spears]], but no mere mortal could hope to do this, so try not to get too close!'' | ||
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure F.png|thumb|left|150px|''These statues, called [[jizo]], stand in a row.'']] | [[File:SMO Bowser Brochure F.png|thumb|left|150px|''These statues, called [[jizo]], stand in a row.'']] | ||
====An Oasis of Calm==== | |||
''This elegant garden is a balm for the brutality of this kingdom and will help you forget all the hardships you faced to reach it. You can even buy souvenirs, so be sure you stop by!'' | ''This elegant garden is a balm for the brutality of this kingdom and will help you forget all the hardships you faced to reach it. You can even buy souvenirs, so be sure you stop by!'' | ||
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[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure C.png|thumb|left|50px]] | [[File:SMO Bowser Brochure C.png|thumb|left|50px]] | ||
====The Hole Thing==== | |||
''All along the walls, these holes were meant to allow defenders to shoot at invaders, but nowadays you're more likely to find a demon or a snake coming out than an arrow.'' | ''All along the walls, these holes were meant to allow defenders to shoot at invaders, but nowadays you're more likely to find a demon or a snake coming out than an arrow.'' | ||
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[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure G.png|thumb|350px]] | [[File:SMO Bowser Brochure G.png|thumb|350px]] | ||
====Three Keys to the Kingdom==== | |||
# ''Dart past the silent and lethal Stairface Ogres.'' | # ''Dart past the silent and lethal Stairface Ogres.'' | ||
# ''Avoid being distracted by the ominous (yet brightly glowing) clouds.'' | # ''Avoid being distracted by the ominous (yet brightly glowing) clouds.'' | ||
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====Map==== | |||
[[File:SMO Bowser Brochure Map.png|thumb|left|200px]] | [[File:SMO Bowser Brochure Map.png|thumb|left|200px]] | ||
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==Checkpoint Flag locations== | ==Checkpoint Flag locations== | ||
===Odyssey=== | ===Odyssey=== | ||
[[File:SMO Bowser's | [[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 12.png|thumb]] | ||
{{main|Odyssey}} | {{main|Odyssey}} | ||
The Odyssey lands in the southwestern corner of the kingdom. [[Hint Toad]] and [[Uncle amiibo]] are nearby. Mario can throw [[Cappy]] onto one of the Bowser heads on the fence behind the Odyssey to spawn a Power Moon. After completing this kingdom's story objectives, [[Banktoad]] will appear near the front gate along with a [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the left of the Beneath the Keep checkpoint. | The Odyssey lands in the southwestern corner of the kingdom. [[Hint Toad]] and [[Uncle amiibo]] are nearby. Mario can throw [[Cappy]] onto one of the Bowser heads on the fence behind the Odyssey to spawn a Power Moon. After completing this kingdom's story objectives, [[Banktoad]] will appear near the front gate along with a [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the left of the Beneath the Keep checkpoint. | ||
===Third Courtyard (Front)=== | ===Third Courtyard (Front)=== | ||
[[File:SMO | [[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 5.png|thumb]] | ||
At the start of the area are two torches, a [[Checkpoint Flag]], and two [[Pokio]]s. Further to the right is an area with some crates, two [[Spiny|Spinies]], and three [[? Block]]s. The middle ? Block contains a [[Heart (item)|Heart]]. If [[Mario]] [[capture]]s a Pokio, he can fling himself to the upper level, where there is another Spiny, some crates, and a [[spark pylon]] which leads to [[Third Courtyard (Rear)]]. A wall with another Spiny and some [[regional coin]]s on it can also be found up here; if Mario falls off the right side of this wall, he finds a hidden platform with a Pokio and [[Power Moon]] #5, "[[List of Power Moons in Bowser's Kingdom#Behind the Big Wall|Behind the Big Wall]]". | At the start of the area are two torches, a [[Checkpoint Flag]], and two [[Pokio]]s. Further to the right is an area with some crates, two [[Spiny|Spinies]], and three [[? Block]]s. The middle ? Block contains a [[Heart (item)|Heart]]. If [[Mario]] [[capture]]s a Pokio, he can fling himself to the upper level, where there is another Spiny, some crates, and a [[spark pylon]] which leads to [[Third Courtyard (Rear)]]. A wall with another Spiny and some [[regional coin]]s on it can also be found up here; if Mario falls off the right side of this wall, he finds a hidden platform with a Pokio and [[Power Moon]] #5, "[[List of Power Moons in Bowser's Kingdom#Behind the Big Wall|Behind the Big Wall]]". | ||
====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 三の丸 手前 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō San no Maru Temae | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle Third Ward Front | ||
|SpaE=Tercer patio (parte frontal) | |SpaE=Tercer patio (parte frontal) | ||
|SpaEM=Third Courtyard (Front Part) | |SpaEM=Third Courtyard (Front Part) | ||
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====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 三の丸 奥 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō San no Maru Oku | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle Third Ward Interior | ||
|SpaE=Tercer patio (parte trasera) | |SpaE=Tercer patio (parte trasera) | ||
|SpaEM=Third Courtyard (Back Part) | |SpaEM=Third Courtyard (Back Part) | ||
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===Second Courtyard=== | ===Second Courtyard=== | ||
[[File:SMO Second Courtyard flag.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:SMO Second Courtyard flag.jpg|thumb]] | ||
The spark pylon at the end of Third Courtyard (Rear) leads here. This area is armed with | The spark pylon at the end of Third Courtyard (Rear) leads here. This area is armed with cannons that fire rolling [[bomb]]s, which can be used to destroy metal crates by using Cappy to alter their trajectory. The second story mission, [[Smart Bombing]], takes place here, in which Mario must collect five Moon Shards to spawn a Power Moon. | ||
====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 二の丸 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō Ni no Maru | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle Second Ward | ||
|SpaE=Segundo Patio | |SpaE=Segundo Patio | ||
|SpaEM=Second Courtyard | |SpaEM=Second Courtyard | ||
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This island is in between the Second Courtyard and Main Courtyard Entrance, and it consists of a [[Crazy Cap]] surrounded by a small garden. Behind the shop is a small sitting area. A [[New Donker]] stands next to a locked door in the back of the shoppe, granting Mario access to a secret area if he is wearing the Samurai Helmet and Samurai Armor. | This island is in between the Second Courtyard and Main Courtyard Entrance, and it consists of a [[Crazy Cap]] surrounded by a small garden. Behind the shop is a small sitting area. A [[New Donker]] stands next to a locked door in the back of the shoppe, granting Mario access to a secret area if he is wearing the Samurai Helmet and Samurai Armor. | ||
There are two [[Jizo]] statues on the side of the shoppe. Mario may capture one and put it in place with the others in the garden to reveal a [[Power Moon]]. He may also break through a cracked stone slab nearby to find a hidden area with a missing Jizo. Once again, getting the Jizo into the correct position reveals a Power Moon. There is then a [[Warp Pipe]] taking Mario back to the surface. In the post-game, [[Princess Peach]] | There are two [[Jizo]] statues on the side of the shoppe. Mario may capture one and put it in place with the others in the garden to reveal a [[Power Moon]]. He may also break through a cracked stone slab nearby to find a hidden area with a missing Jizo. Once again, getting the Jizo into the correct position reveals a Power Moon. There is then a [[Warp Pipe]] taking Mario back to the surface. In the post-game, [[Princess Peach]] and [[Tiara]] visit this area. | ||
====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=門前の土産物店 | ||
| | |JapR=Monzen no Miyagemonoten | ||
| | |JapM=Souvenir Shop Before the Gate | ||
|SpaE=Tienda de recuerdos | |SpaE=Tienda de recuerdos | ||
|SpaEM=Souvenir Shop | |SpaEM=Souvenir Shop | ||
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====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 本丸前 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō Honmaru Mae | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle In Front of the Main Ward | ||
|SpaE=Entrada al patio principal | |SpaE=Entrada al patio principal | ||
|SpaEM=Main Courtyard Entrance | |SpaEM=Main Courtyard Entrance | ||
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===Main Courtyard=== | ===Main Courtyard=== | ||
[[File:SMO | [[File:SMO Bowser's Moon 49.png|thumb]] | ||
This Checkpoint Flag is right beyond the door that opens after fighting Hariet and Topper. The kingdom's Moon Rock and [[Hint Art]] are found here. Up ahead is a bridge leading to the main part of the castle, where Mario must capture Pokios and scale walls while dodging bombs. | This Checkpoint Flag is right beyond the door that opens after fighting Hariet and Topper. The kingdom's Moon Rock and [[Hint Art]] are found here. Up ahead is a bridge leading to the main part of the castle, where Mario must capture Pokios and scale walls while dodging bombs. | ||
====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 本丸入口 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō Honmaru Iruguchi | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle Ward Entrance | ||
|SpaE=Patio principal | |SpaE=Patio principal | ||
|SpaEM=Main Courtyard | |SpaEM=Main Courtyard | ||
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====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 壱の壁 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō Ichi no Kabe | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle Outer Wall | ||
|SpaE=Muro exterior del Castillo de Bowser | |SpaE=Muro exterior del Castillo de Bowser | ||
|SpaEM=Outer Wall of Bowser's Castle | |SpaEM=Outer Wall of Bowser's Castle | ||
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====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 弐の壁 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō Ni no Kabe | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle Inner Wall | ||
|SpaE=Muro interior del Castillo de Bowser | |SpaE=Muro interior del Castillo de Bowser | ||
|SpaEM=Inner Wall of Bowser's Castle | |SpaEM=Inner Wall of Bowser's Castle | ||
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====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 天守下 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō Tenshushita | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle Beneath the Keep | ||
|SpaE=Bajo el torreón del Castillo de Bowser | |SpaE=Bajo el torreón del Castillo de Bowser | ||
|SpaEM=Beneath the Keep of Bowser's Castle | |SpaEM=Beneath the Keep of Bowser's Castle | ||
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====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 決戦場 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa Jō Kensenjō | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Castle Showdown Arena | ||
|SpaE=Plaza de combate | |SpaE=Plaza de combate | ||
|SpaEM=Combat Square | |SpaEM=Combat Square | ||
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====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=空に浮かぶ小島 | ||
| | |JapR=Sora ni Ukabu Kojima | ||
| | |JapM=Islet Floating in the Sky | ||
|Rus=Платформа в небе | |Rus=Платформа в небе | ||
|RusR=Platforma v nebe | |RusR=Platforma v nebe | ||
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{{main|List of regional coins in Bowser's Kingdom}} | {{main|List of regional coins in Bowser's Kingdom}} | ||
There are a total of 100 regional coins that can be found in Bowser's Kingdom, which take the form of [[wikipedia:Koban_(coin)|kobans]] with Bowser's insignia on them. | There are a total of 100 regional coins that can be found in Bowser's Kingdom, which take the form of [[wikipedia:Koban_(coin)|kobans]] with Bowser's insignia on them. | ||
'''Starting Area / Odyssey - 4 coins''' | |||
*'''4 coins:''' Above the entrance door. | |||
'''Third Courtyard (Front) - 4 coins''' | |||
*'''4 coins:''' In plain sight at the end of a roof. | |||
'''Third Courtyard (Rear) - 8 coins''' | |||
*'''4 coins:''' Behind a wall near the exit spark pylon, accessible via Pokio. | |||
*'''4 coins:''' On top of the easternmost wall. | |||
'''Second Courtyard - 23 coins''' | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On a ledge east of the checkpoint flag. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' In a nook near some Spinies. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' Beyond the easternmost roof. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On a plaster wall below the tall building, accessible via Pokio. | |||
*'''4 coins:''' Behind the northeast wall of the courtyard, accessible via Pokio. | |||
*'''4 coins:''' On top of the tall building. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On the northwest roof. | |||
'''Souvenir Shop - 3 coins''' | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On the roof of the Crazy Cap shop. | |||
'''Main Courtyard Entrance - 3 coins''' | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On the roof on the right. | |||
'''Main Courtyard - 12 coins''' | |||
*'''3 coins:''' Above the main gates on the roof. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' To the right of the gate facing the entrance. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' To the left of the gate facing the main keep. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' In the left pool. | |||
'''Outer Wall - 10 coins''' | |||
*'''3 coins:''' Near the checkpoint flag, obtained by capturing a Pokio and dropping down. | |||
*'''4 coins:''' On the rightmost wall circle. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' In the middle of the leftmost wall circle. | |||
'''Inner Wall - 6 coins''' | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On a ledge below the checkpoint flag. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On the left side of the moving walls. | |||
'''Beneath the Keep - 24 coins''' | |||
*'''3 coins:''' Above the On Top of the Spinning Tower room door, accessible via jumping off the Dashing Above the Clouds beanstalk | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On the other side of the poison pool from the last coins, on a platform. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' Above the poison pool on the right side of the building. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On the wall during the ascent to Bowser's Castle Treasure Vault, accessible via Pokio. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' Under the bridge, obtained by capturing the Lakitu on the right side. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' Above the gate in front of the spark pylon, accessible via a slingshot in the northwest corner (requires Lakitu). | |||
*'''3 coins:''' On the keep roof, on the left side. | |||
*'''3 coins:''' After taking the spark pylon to the keep roof, drop down onto the Bowser statue and collect the coins on the lantern. | |||
'''Showdown Arena - 3 coins''' | |||
*'''3 coins:''' In plain sight, up the flag. | |||
==Crazy Cap items== | ==Crazy Cap items== | ||
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|[[File:SMO Bowser's Kingdom Sticker Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Bowser's Kingdom Sticker | |[[File:SMO Bowser's Kingdom Sticker Souvenir.png|100px]]<br>Bowser's Kingdom Sticker | ||
|{{anchor|Bowser's Kingdom Sticker}}''A sticker inspired by Bowser's Castle.'' | |{{anchor|Bowser's Kingdom Sticker}}''A sticker inspired by Bowser's Castle.'' | ||
|[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Bowser's).svg|20px]] | |[[File:SMO Art - Regional Coin (Bowser's).svg|20px]] 5 | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
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Regional Coin Bowser.png|Oblong-shaped coin | Regional Coin Bowser.png|Oblong-shaped coin | ||
SMO Art - Regional Coin (Bowser's).svg|Oblong-shaped currency icon | SMO Art - Regional Coin (Bowser's).svg|Oblong-shaped currency icon | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Bowser's Kingdom=== | ===Bowser's Kingdom=== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパの国 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa no kuni | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser's Country | ||
|Spa=Reino de Bowser | |Spa=Reino de Bowser | ||
|SpaM=Bowser's Kingdom | |SpaM=Bowser's Kingdom | ||
| | |Fra=Pays de Bowser | ||
| | |FraM=Bowser's Country | ||
|Ger=Bowsers Land | |Ger=Bowsers Land | ||
|GerM = Bowser's Country | |GerM = Bowser's Country | ||
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===Bowser's Castle=== | ===Bowser's Castle=== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=クッパ城 | ||
| | |JapR=Kuppa-jō | ||
| | |JapM=Bowser Castle | ||
|Spa=Castillo de Bowser | |Spa=Castillo de Bowser | ||
|SpaM=Bowser's Castle | |SpaM=Bowser's Castle | ||
| | |Fra=Château de Bowser | ||
| | |FraM=Bowser's Castle | ||
|Ger=Bowsers Festung | |Ger=Bowsers Festung | ||
|GerM=Bowser's Fortress | |GerM=Bowser's Fortress | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Many ornaments strewn throughout the kingdom, such as the [[wikipedia:Nobori|nobori]] and the [[wikipedia:Traditional lighting equipment of Japan#Chōchin|chōchin]], contain the kanji {{hover|寿|ことぶき}} (''kotobuki''), which means "long life". Some chōchin additionally contain the compound {{hover|空覇|そらは}} (can also be read as ''kuppa'', Bowser's Japanese name), literally meaning "celestial supremacy". Put together, the kanji translates as "Long live King Bowser!" | *Many ornaments strewn throughout the kingdom, such as the [[wikipedia:Nobori|nobori]] and the [[wikipedia:Traditional lighting equipment of Japan#Chōchin|chōchin]], contain the kanji {{hover|寿|ことぶき}} (''kotobuki''), which means "long life". Some chōchin additionally contain the compound {{hover|空覇|そらは}} (can also be read as ''kuppa'', Bowser's Japanese name), literally meaning "celestial supremacy". Put together, the kanji translates as "Long live King Bowser!" | ||
*The kingdom's industry (hanafuda cards) may be a reference to Nintendo's origins as a card company. | *The kingdom's industry (hanafuda cards) may be a reference to Nintendo's origins as a card company. | ||
*The Bowser statues seen during the boss battles against Topper and Hariet are based on the Japanese gods ''{{wp|Fūjin}}'', the god of winds, and ''{{wp|Raijin}}'', the god of thunder, respectively. | *The Bowser statues seen during the boss battles against Topper and Hariet are based on the Japanese gods ''{{wp|Fūjin}}'', the god of winds, and ''{{wp|Raijin}}'', the god of thunder, respectively. | ||
*While capturing a [[spark pylon]] in this kingdom, the sound it makes to the music is replaced by {{wp|Koto (instrument)|koto}} samples to reflect its Japanese theme. Additionally, if specific music is played in the [[List of Super Mario Odyssey media|Music List]], the sound will slow down. | *While capturing a [[spark pylon]] in this kingdom, the sound it makes to the music is replaced by {{wp|Koto (instrument)|koto}} samples to reflect its Japanese theme. Additionally, if specific music is played in the [[List of Super Mario Odyssey media|Music List]], the sound will slow down. | ||
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