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| {{about|the mountable Jaxi|the inanimate Jaxi Statues|[[Jaxi Statue]]}} | | {{new subject}} |
| {{distinguish|Taxi}}
| | [[File:Jaxi SMO.jpg|thumb|270px|[[Mario]] riding a '''Jaxi'''.]] |
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| | '''Jaxis'''<ref name=IGN>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5L16FlZ5XI</ref> are lion-like creatures found in the [[Jaxi Ruins]] segment of the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Upon talking to one, it will ask [[Mario]] if he wants a ride for 30 [[Coin]]s, which Mario can either accept or deny. As soon as Mario jumps onto the Jaxi's back, it will take off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with the left control stick, brake by pressing {{button|wiiu|B}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|wiiu|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, with the Jaxi sliding whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn quickly by braking while turning. Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into will be knocked over or defeated. Mario can also ride Jaxis safely over [[Poisoned Water|poisoned water]].<ref>Nintendo. (June 16, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9wWsEPdDbA Super Mario Odyssey Gameplay with Developers at E3 2017 – Nintendo Minute]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref> If the player falls down a [[Pit (obstacle)|pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi will return to the spot the player found it.<ref name=IGN /> |
| |image=[[File:SMO Artwork Jaxi.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario Odyssey''
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| |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]]) | |
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| {{quote|I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick.|Jaxi|Super Mario Odyssey}}
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| A '''Jaxi''' is an animated feline statue found throughout the [[Sand Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. [[Mario]] can ride a Jaxi by [[jump]]ing on its back; the first time it is encountered, it must be paid 30 [[coin]]s to use it, but this fee has to be paid only once, and Mario can call it at any [[Jaxi Stand]] free of charge afterwards. It becomes accessible only after the player completes the mission [[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]] or talks to it on the [[Sand Kingdom#Jaxi Ruins|Jaxi Ruins]]. It is instrumental in the acquisition of [[List of Power Moons in the Sand Kingdom|several Power Moon]]s and serves as quick transportation through the vast desert.
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| As soon as Mario jumps onto a Jaxi's back, it takes off running at its full speed. The player can control the Jaxi with {{button|switch|leftstick}}, brake by pressing {{button|switch|B}} or {{button|switch|Y}}, and dismount by pressing {{button|switch|ZL}}. However, the Jaxi's speed makes it difficult to control, and it slides whenever the player makes a turn, though the player can turn more quickly by braking while turning. The Jaxi cannot brake forever, and it eventually goes back to full speed, even with the button held down. However, shaking the controller also causes the Jaxi to brake, and that action can be done indefinitely. The Jaxi cannot jump, and it moves slowly while in the air. | |
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| Any breakable objects or small enemies the Jaxi runs into are knocked over or defeated, and it can run through [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] without being damaged. The Jaxi does not slip on steep slopes. If Mario falls down a [[pit]] while riding a Jaxi, the Jaxi returns to the spot where Mario found it. The Jaxi cannot go up stairs, so it cannot enter the [[Tostarena Ruins]]. Similarly, it cannot enter water, as seen in the [[Desert Oasis (Super Mario Odyssey)|Desert Oasis]]. | |
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| Jaxis are one of two things in the game that Mario can control without having to [[capture]] them, with the other being [[motor scooter]]s. As such, their controls are listed in the Action Guide under Basic Actions.
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| ==Concept and creation==
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| [[File:SMO Concept Art - Jaxi.jpg|thumb|left|Concept art of a Jaxi]]
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| To emphasize a Jaxi being a moving statue, some parts were made movable and others unmovable before the design of the Jaxi was finished.<ref name="concept">{{cite|quote=「便利な乗り物『ライドン・バス』の最終デザインのスケッチです。石像が動いているイメージを強調するために、可動する箇所、可動しない箇所を決めてデザインを仕上げていきました。たてがみのように見える部分は、首飾りなんです。」|author=mario_odysseyJP|date=February 7, 2018|url=twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872|title=Post about the concept art of a Jaxi|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 8, 2018|archive=web.archive.org/web/20180210173034/https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/961356899236175872}}</ref> It was also given a necklace that resembles a mane.<ref name="concept"/>
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| Jaxis are based on {{wp|jaguar}}s and {{wp|sphinx}}es, and their name in many languages is a portmanteau of "jaguar" and "taxi". This is reflective of various jaguar deities from ancient Mesoamerica, such as {{wp|Tezcatlipoca}}. Jaxis may also be inspired by {{wp|komainu}}, Japanese lion statues that are believed to protect shrines and temples from evil. Numerous tales exist about normally stoic komainu statues suddenly coming to life, similar to Jaxis. Notably, the first stone Jaxis encountered in the ruins are before a large gate reminiscent of a {{wp|torii}}, which are traditionally guarded by a pair of komainu in Japan.
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| ==Quotes==
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| *"''How you doin'? I'm what you call a Jaxi.''"
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| *"''You wanna ride, it'll be 30 coins. Whaddaya say?''"
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| *"''Gotta ride along to get along...bud.''"
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| *"''So, what, you doing some sightseeing? You gotta check out the [[Inverted Pyramid]]!''"
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| *"''Controls are a snap: {{button|switch|b}}: Brake {{button|switch|zl}}: Dismount''"
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| *"''I'll take off as soon as you're strapped in, but watch yourself—I go quick.''"
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| *"''Aw, were you taking me to see my family, you old softy?''"
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| *"''I appreciate your kind gesture. Come see me again anytime!''"
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| *"''I know this place. But my days of standing around are done.''"
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery>
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| SMOJaxiModel.png|Render of a Jaxi (bind pose)
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| Jaxi Render SMO.png|Render of a Jaxi (posed)
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| SMO Sand Brochure E.png|Jaxi standing upright
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| SMO Idle Jaxi Screenshot.jpg
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| SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Screenshot.jpg|Mario riding a Jaxi through the desert
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| SMO Mario Mounting Jaxi.jpg|Mario mounting on a Jaxi
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| SMO Mario Riding Jaxi Sepia.jpg
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| </gallery>
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| ==Additional names==
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| ===Internal names===
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| |game1=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
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| |file1=<tt>ObjectData/SphinxRide.szs
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| |name1=SphinxRide
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| |meaning1=Sphinx Ride
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| |game2=''Super Mario Odyssey''
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| |file2=<tt>ObjectData/JaguarTaxistop.szs</tt>
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| |name2=JaguarTaxistop
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| |meaning2=Jaguar Taxi
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| ===Names in other languages===
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| {{foreign names | | {{foreign names |
| |Jap=ライドン・バス | | |Jap=<ref>https://mobile.twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/887790674766057472</ref> |
| |JapR=Raidon Basu
| | |Rus=Рыкарус<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/SuperMario_RUS/status/891644568382439424 Official Russian Super Mario Twitter]</ref> |
| |JapM=「ライドン」is a portmanteau of "ride" and「ライオン」(''raion'', "lion"), as well as a contraction of the English phrase "ride on", combined with "bus". Reused from [[Plessie#Internal names|Raidon]] in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''.
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| |JapC=<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya, and kikai, editors|date=2018|title=『[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey|スーバーマリオ オデッセイ 公式設定資料集]]』|language=ja|location=Tokyo|publisher=ambit|isbn=978-4-19-864696-7|page=116}}</ref> | |
| |ChiS=莱德·巴士
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| |ChiSR=Láidé Bāshì
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| |ChiSM=Ride Bus<br>「莱」(''lái'') is similar to「来」(''lái'', "to come").
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| |ChiT=萊德‧巴士
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| |ChiTR=Láidé Bāshì
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| |ChiTM=Ride Bus<br>「萊」(''lái'') is similar to「來」(''lái'', "to come").
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| |Dut=Jaxi
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| |DutM=Jaxi
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| |Fre=Jaxi
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| |Ger=Miauxi
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| |GerM=Portmanteau of ''miau'' ("meow") and ''Taxi''
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| |Ita=Ruggitaxi
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| |ItaM=Portmanteau of ''ruggito'' ("roar") and ''taxi''
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| |Kor=잭시
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| |KorR=Jaeksi
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| |KorM=Jaxi
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| |Rus=Рыкарус
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| |RusR=Rykarus | | |RusR=Rykarus |
| |RusM=Portmanteau of ''рык'' (''ryk'', "roar") and "{{wp|Ikarus (Hungarian company)|Ikarus}}" (a brand of Hungarian buses popular in 1990s–2000s Russia) | | |RusM=From ''ryk'', meaning "growl" |
| |Spa=Jaxi
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| |SpaM=Jaxi
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| ==See also==
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| *[[Yoshi]]
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| *[[Blooper Racer]]
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| *[[Ray]]
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| *[[Plessie]]
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
| <references/> | | <references /> |
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| {{SMO}} | | {{SMO}} |
| [[Category:Sphinxes]] | | [[Category:Cats]] |
| [[Category:Animate objects]]
| | [[Category:Super Mario Odyssey Characters]] |
| [[Category:Super Mario Odyssey species]] | |
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