Editing Geno

{{character infobox

|image=[[File:SMRPG NS Geno (no shadow).png|180px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)

|species=[[Star (species)|Star]]

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])

Geno was designed by Yuka Miyamoto and Hideo Minaba, with Kazuyuki Kurashima having provided concept work.<ref name=genodesigner1>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20230626194735/https://twitter.com/kurashimakaz|author=@kurashimakaz|title=Kazuyuki Kurashima bio|language=en|quote=Geno's finish design is by someone else.|publisher=X|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref name=genodesigner2>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20230626194924/https://twitter.com/kurashimakaz/status/1498564046454345729|author=@kurashimakaz|title=Kazuyuki Kurashima bio|language=en|quote=The final design is by @yukasaba san & Minaba san|publisher=X|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref> Prior to the release of ''Super Mario RPG'', ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' wrote that Geno was described by [[Square Enix|Square]] as "{{wp|Pinocchio}}".<ref>{{cite|quote=The difference in the Super Mario RPG is that the clog warrior now takes the time to stop for a chat with Princess Toadstool or Toad the Mushroom Retainer, or visit a village full of Yoshies or nine other major characters including (according to Square) Pinocchio.|date=October 1995|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 77|page=28|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===

When the [[Smithy Gang]] launch their attack on [[Mario World|Mario's world]], [[Exor]] crashes into [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] and occupies it. As Exor fell from the sky, he shattered the Star Road, and as a result, seven [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]]s are scattered throughout the world, and [[wish]]es are unable to be granted. Because of this, Geno is sent to retrieve the Star Pieces and restore the power of wishes to the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geno also has a clone version of himself that [[Belome]] can create during his fight in [[Belome Temple|his temple]] at [[Land's End]] named "[[Geno Clone]]".

[[File:Geno M&LSS screenshot.png|thumb|left|The Geno cameo in ''Superstar Saga'']]

Geno's doll form makes a cameo in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. He appears as the mechanical host of the [[Star 'Stache Smash]] arcade game in [[Little Fungitown]], explaining the rules of the minigame. The end credits state that Geno is an intellectual property of Square Enix: "''Regardless of the above-mentioned, the copyright of Character "Geno", reserved by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.''" However, he does not return in the remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', where text bubbles replace his role.

Director of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series [[Masahiro Sakurai]] has stated that Geno was considered for an appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', but was not followed up on for unexplained reasons.<ref>{{cite|url=www.sourcegaming.info/2016/02/21/nintendodream3|date=February 21, 2016|quote=To tell the truth, it’s because I wanted Geno to be a playable character. He has a gun for a hand, and I think he fits in really well with Smash. During Brawl, I thought it would be great if I could add him, but in the end it didn’t become a reality.|title=''Nintendo Dream'' Volume 264}}{{page needed}}{{better source}}<!--Find page and original Japanese quote--></ref>

[[File:GenoAvailable.jpg|thumb|Geno announcement for ''Super Smash Bros.'' in the Smash Bros. video presentation]]

Though not available as a fighter, a costume based on Geno was released as DLC for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Although the hat can be worn by any [[Mii Fighter]]s, the costume is exclusive to [[Mii Gunner]]s, with the Geno Beam arm cannon mounted on the right hand. The DLC was released during December 2015, alongside the Chocobo hat, [[Cloud Strife]], and the [[Midgar]] stage. This is fitting as the character of Cloud is owned by Square Enix, who also developed ''Super Mario RPG'', and owns the rights to Geno.

Nintendo also released a QR code for those who wish to have the exact Mii used in the costume's advertising.<ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample15.jpg|title=qr_sample15.jpg|format=JPG|language=en|publisher=Smashbros.com|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>

[[File:GenoUltimate.png|thumb|left|Geno Mii costume in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]

Geno appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He is also a selectable icon for use in the online modes. In his spirit battle, he is represented by [[Sheik]] armed with a Super Scope, and is joined by [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Bowser]], and a gray [[Kirby]], who represents [[Mallow]]. These five fighters represent the main cast of ''Super Mario RPG''. His Mii Gunner costume from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' returns as DLC, and was released in December 2020, alongside a series of ''Final Fantasy''-themed costumes, in parallel with Challenger Pack 8 which introduced [[Sephiroth]].

===''Super Mario-kun''===

Geno appears as a centric character in volume [[Super Mario-kun Volume 50|50]] and [[Super Mario-kun Volume 51|51]] of the ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' manga. Geno is actually absent for the majority of the volumes, having been forced by [[Princess Peach]] to switch places with him and leaving him at her castle to take her place in the form of a disguise. It isn't until the battle against [[Smithy]] that he shows up again in the story.

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===''Tetris 99''===

''[[Tetris 99]]'' featured an event with ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' from November 9th, 11 PM PT to November 13th, 10:59 PM PT to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''. The event includes a new theme for the game  which changes the music to themes from ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''. It also features frog coins replacing the normal KO indicator and the tetriminos having stars emblazoned on them. Geno appears alongside [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Bowser]], and [[Mallow]] in the background.

==Description==

Geno acts as a sage-like figure to Mario and his allies. Consequently, Geno offers the heroes advice about matters the others may not understand. For instance, after Mario and his allies liberate Bowser's Keep, Bowser decides to quit the team and return to the castle. However, Geno points out that until Smithy and his factory are destroyed, Bowser's Keep is still at risk. Thus Bowser decides to continue the fight.

Geno's personality is strongly based on his confidence and attitude. Geno has more of a defiant, heroic attitude. His eagerness to confront the villain may be due to his status as an authority figure from Star Road. He also tends to show more enthusiasm than any other party member.

 

Geno comes off as very powerful from his first appearance as a doll when Gaz attacks using Geno and accidentally hits Mario and knocks him out. However, when Geno tries to fight Bowyer, upon striking Bowyer says, "Strong you are, but stronger am I!" He also has access to the most powerful attack in the game, [[Geno Whirl]], which deals 9,999 points of damage if timed right.

 

Although powerful, Geno is quite amiable, quick to make friends with Mario and Mallow. He has a strong sense of duty and responsibility, and his role on Star Road may be analogous to Mario's role in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. He even worries over the "ownership" of his physical form, and promises to return the body to the home from whence it came.

Geno is a very potent offensive character overall, having the highest speed of any party member (30), comparable attack stats to Bowser, and high magic attack stats and potent special moves primarily revolving around single and multiple enemy attacks. His one support move, [[Geno Boost]], bolsters attack (and defense if timed properly) stats even further. When equipped with the [[Feather (accessory)|Feather]] or [[Troopa Medal]], Geno is the only character capable of defeating a [[Shy Ranger]] (provided Mario does not have the Super Suit + Attack Scarf combination). However, his [[Heart Point|HP]] growth begins to stall after level 20 and his special equipment is subpar at best, with his ultimate weapon, the [[Star Gun]], not being as powerful as that of others, such as Mario's [[Lazy Shell]], while his ultimate armor, the [[Star Cape]] is the second worst in the game, making him relatively weaker in both attack and defense power later in the game despite his high base stats. Still, Geno Boost and [[Geno Flash]], one of the strongest special moves in the game that strikes all enemies, make Geno useful to have on any team.  

*'''[[Geno Beam]]''' - Charging up his energy, Geno shoots a deadly energy beam at one enemy. Holding {{button|snes|Y}} until three stars appears deals more damage.

*'''[[Geno Boost]]''' - Using magic, Geno boosts an ally's attack. After all the arrows disappear, pressing {{button|snes|Y}} boosts the ally's defense as well.

*'''[[Geno Whirl]]''' - Geno throws a disk of light at one enemy. If timed correctly, the attack does 9,999 damage. This does not work for boss characters (except Exor and [[Speardovich]] copies).

*'''[[Geno Blast]]''' - Geno summons light energy from the sky, damaging all enemies. Holding {{button|snes|Y}} until three stars appears deals more damage.

*'''[[Geno Flash]]''' - Geno transforms into a large cannon, then shoots a large ball of energy, damaging all enemies. Holding {{button|snes|Y}} until three stars appears deals more damage.

==Profiles and statistics==

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===

|Eng=A new hero who totes a mean gun and wears a stylin' cape! This is one doll you don't wanna mess with!''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|title=''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' instruction booklet|page=38|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>

|Jap=流れ星を追いかけて、ガンさばきも鮮やかにさっそうと現れたニューヒーロー。<ref>{{cite|language=ja|title=「スーパーマリオRPG 取扱説明書」 (''Super Mario RPG Toriatsukai Setsumeisho'')|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/ja/pdf/CLV-P-VABQJ.pdf|format=PDF|publisher=Nintendo|page=38}}</ref>

|JapM=Chasing the shooting stars, a new hero makes an appearance with brilliant gunmanship.

*'''Player's Guide:''' ''After taking a quick glance at all the troublemakers patrolling Mario's world, this stranger from a strange place decides to lay low until he can get some help. Using his supernatural powers, he transforms himself into the humblest of household items: a doll. But baddies know that fighting Geno isn't child's play!''<ref>{{cite|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=1996|author=Pelland, Scott, and Kent Miller|title=''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Player's Guide|page=12}}</ref>

**'''Who's Who:''' ''The blue battler cleverly disguised himself as a doll, but in reality he's a visitor from on high. When someone makes a wish upon a star, piece''{{sic}}'' of the Star Road falls to earth. But Smithy's headlong plunge through the skies has shattered the Star Road, scattering its seven pieces to the winds. No wish will come true ever again unless the missing pieces can be recovered. Mario and Mallow have found only one so far. With Geno joining their bold little band, they'll have to find the six lost pieces. For the time being, Mario would be satified''{{sic}}'' if they could find more recruits as their quest continues.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Pelland, Scott, and Kent Miller|title=''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Player's Guide|page=35}}</ref>

====Initial stats====

===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===

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|EngA=A powerful protector of Star Road taking the form of a humble doll. Geno puppeteers his own style of moves, like Geno Beam and Geno Boost.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/super-mario-rpg-switch|title=''Super Mario RPG™'' for Nintendo Switch|publisher=Nintendo Official Site|language=en-us|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>

 

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|type=Character Highlight (November 9, 2023 article on nintendo.com)

|EngA=A guardian of Star Road sworn to protect the world’s wishes with his advanced firepower. He’s also a doll (kinda).<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=November 9, 2023|url=www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/super-mario-rpg-comes-out-next-week-until-then-lets-meet-the-characters|title=Super Mario RPG comes out next week! Until then, let’s meet the characters|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=November 26, 2023|archive=web.archive.org/web/20231112134438/https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/super-mario-rpg-comes-out-next-week-until-then-lets-meet-the-characters}}</ref><ref>{{cite|language=en-ca|date=November 9, 2023|url=www.nintendo.com/en-ca/whatsnew/super-mario-rpg-comes-out-next-week-until-then-lets-meet-the-characters|title=Super Mario RPG comes out next week! Until then, let’s meet the characters|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=November 26, 2023|archive=web.archive.org/web/20231112200002/https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/whatsnew/super-mario-rpg-comes-out-next-week-until-then-lets-meet-the-characters}}</ref>

|SpaA=Un guardián de la Vía Estelar que a jurado proteger los deseos del mundo con sus poderes de fuego. Además es un muñeco (o algo así).<ref>{{cite|language=es-mx|date=November 9, 2023|url=www.nintendo.com/es-mx/whatsnew/el-juego-super-mario-rpg-sera-lanzado-la-proxima-semana-pero-mientras-tanto-conozcamos-a-los-personajes|title=¡El juego Super Mario RPG será lanzado la próxima semana! Pero mientras tanto, conozcamos a los personajes|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=November 26, 2023|archive=web.archive.org/web/20231113040918/https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/whatsnew/el-juego-super-mario-rpg-sera-lanzado-la-proxima-semana-pero-mientras-tanto-conozcamos-a-los-personajes}}</ref>

 

;The Second Star Piece

''We recovered a Star Piece from the formidable Bowyer. I hate to leave Gaz behind, but I'll need this body so my allies and I can find the Star Pieces. With five left, there's a long way to go.''  [[File:SMRPG NS Geno Icon.png|15px]] ''Geno''<ref name=GoodVibesGaming>{{cite|language=en|author=Good Vibes Gaming|date=November 2, 2023|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbW8UCmd8Jk|title=We Got a Demo of Super Mario RPG Remake - Here's What We Thought|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 3, 2023}}</ref>

 

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Genosmrpg.png|''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' artwork

SMRPG NS Geno 2.png|''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch) artwork

M&LSS Geno.png|''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' sprite

Geno Outfit Miis SSBWU.png|Two [[Mii]]s in a Geno costume in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''

GenoConcept1.png|Original concept art of Geno

Smrpg_promo.png|A 1,000-piece puzzle based on ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''. Illustrated by [[Takahiro Kanie]]

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==Names in other languages==

===Geno===

{{foreign names

|JapR=Jīno

|ChiS=吉诺

|RusM=Geno

|Spa=Geno

 

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Geno's real name is different in the Japanese version of ''Super Mario RPG'', using a one-time set of unpronounceable symbols derived from a fictional star language.<ref name="japanese"/>

*Not much is known about the original personage of "Geno" that the doll represents, but it's implied that he is not a living person in Mario's world like Gaz's other dolls, since the [[Rose Town innkeeper]] believes the possessed doll is only a person in a costume.

*The sprites of Geno's star form when possessing the Geno doll and those seen at the end of the game are vastly different, the former being a small, white, almost realistic star while the latter was a yellow, more traditional ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' star surrounded by yellow dots. Similarly, the sprites of the Geno doll when playing with Gaz and the one sitting pose of it seen at the end of the game are proportionally inaccurate to each other. These discrepancies are fixed in the Nintendo Switch remake.

*When Geno uses a [[List of moves|Special Move]] in the SNES version, a symbol of a star is superimposed over his body. While the other characters' symbols are the four main playing card symbols, Geno's is the Joker's star.

 

{{Stars}}

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