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{{about|a specific character|the generic enemy occasionally called Kamek|[[Magikoopa]]}} | {{about|a specific character|the generic enemy occasionally called Kamek|[[Magikoopa]]}} | ||
{{character infobox | {{character infobox | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:MPS Kamek Artwork.png|250x250px]]<br>Artwork of Kamek for ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' | ||
|full_name=Kamek the Magikoopa<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 40|page=18|date=January 1996}}</ref> | |full_name=Kamek the Magikoopa<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 40|page=18|date=January 1996}}</ref> | ||
|species=[[Magikoopa]] | |species=[[Magikoopa]] | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario | |latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]]) | ||
|latest_portrayal=[[Kevin Michael Richardson]] (English, 2023 movie) | |latest_portrayal=[[Kevin Michael Richardson]] (English, 2023 movie) | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|You know, when I think 'little [[Mario]],' I think '[[Bowser]]'s perpetual enemy.' Which makes you MY enemy.|Kamek|Paper Mario: Sticker Star}} | {{quote|You know, when I think 'little [[Mario]],' I think '[[Bowser]]'s perpetual enemy.' Which makes you MY enemy.|Kamek|Paper Mario: Sticker Star}} | ||
'''Kamek''' (referred to as '''Magikoopa''' on occasion) is an old yet powerful [[Magikoopa]], adviser to [[Bowser]]<ref>{{cite|quote=A legendary magician and trusted adviser to Bowser. For some reason he’s recently taken up cleaning as a hobby.|title=Kamek's description in the ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' official website|url=papermario.nintendo.com/story}}{{dead link}}</ref> and a high-ranking member in [[ | '''Kamek''' (referred to as '''Magikoopa''' on occasion) is an old yet powerful [[Magikoopa]], adviser to [[Bowser]]<ref>{{cite|quote=A legendary magician and trusted adviser to Bowser. For some reason he’s recently taken up cleaning as a hobby.|title=Kamek's description in the ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' official website|url=papermario.nintendo.com/story}}{{dead link}}</ref> and a high-ranking member in the [[Koopa Troop]]. He is the arch-enemy of [[Yoshi]] and serves as one of the secondary antagonists in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], alongside [[Bowser Jr.]], and is one of the two main villains of the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]], alongside [[Baby Bowser]]. He is also Baby Bowser's primary caretaker, and he continues to look after his master, even in the present day. Kamek's name comes from the name for the Magikoopa species in Japanese:「カメック」(''Kamekku''), which is derived from「亀」(''kame''), the Japanese word for "turtle." | ||
There are various unnamed Magikoopas presumed to be Kamek, often due to the parallels between their relationship with Bowser or their position in the Koopa Troop. This relates to confusion with the Japanese games where the character and species are considered a single interchangeable subject in all media. Many appearances of individual Magikoopas, however, specifically call back to Kamek's behavior in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' in having him power up bosses, likely making these the same individual. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
{{Main|History of Kamek}} | {{Main|History of Kamek}} | ||
Kamek debuted in the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]] as a main antagonist with [[Baby Bowser]], his master. In his later appearances, he appeared as a boss and an antagonist in the core series and spin-offs; sometimes, he is playable in spin-offs. | Kamek debuted in the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]] as a main antagonist with [[Baby Bowser]], his master. In his later appearances, he appeared as a boss and an antagonist in the core series and spin-offs; sometimes, he is playable in spin-offs. | ||
===Concept and creation=== | ===Concept and creation=== | ||
Prior to the development of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', singular Magikoopas had already been depicted in important roles as elite members of [[ | Prior to the development of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', singular Magikoopas had already been depicted in important roles as elite members of the [[Koopa Troop]] across various media, likely owing to their powerful abilities. Examples of this include [[Wizenheimer]] from the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' cartoon, the Magikoopa boss in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', a Magikoopa adviser and a Magikoopa hypnotist from the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' comic, and a right-hand man Magikoopa from the fourth chapter onwards of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. These continued even after Kamek's introduction with examples such as [[Wizakoopa]] (who is implied to be an iteration of the same character) and [[Kammy Koopa]]. However, most singular Magikoopas since have been identified as the character from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', who, in many Japanese materials, is not given any formal distinction from the species whatsoever. | ||
==General information== | ==General information== | ||
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It is hinted that Kamek has a feminine side. This is notable in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' when he starts talking about how cute the dress based on [[Princess Peach|Princess Peach's]] is while calling the Magikoopa robes drab. Furthermore, in the Japanese version, Kamek uses the feminine pronoun 「あたし」 ''atashi'' to refer to himself, and in the Japanese version of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' Kamek is referred to as「ばあさん」''bāsan'' or "old woman" by [[Kylie Koopa]], though it is unclear if this is meant to be an insult, an ignorant comment or an actual indication of Kamek's gender in that game.<ref>{{cite|author=蓮山史樹(はすやましき)|date=April 13, 2014|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJSkTb2tduI&feature=youtu.be&t=11m21s|timestamp=11:21|title=【マリオ&ルイージRPG4ドリームアドベンチャー】実況プレイPART73|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=アイザック(ゲーム実況)|date=February 16, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRIkAG0-TUw&feature=youtu.be&t=9m45s|timestamp=09:45|title=マリオ&ルイージRPG2×2 #7 『好き嫌いの多い≪ゲッシー» 登場!! 新エリア突入!!』|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> However, in the Japanese version of ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', Kamek instead uses the standard pronoun 「{{hover|私|わたし}}」 ''watashi'', and in the Japanese version of ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' Kamek is called「おっさん」''ossan'' or "middle-aged man" by [[Huey]].<ref>{{cite|author=チームどんぺりのゲーム実況!|date=July 18, 2014|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=S17raB45p3I&index=5&list=PLP-y9Jf3jmdNIad7sKfeYc82rlKKSd0YT|title=ペーパーマリオスーパーシールを初見な俺が実況プレイ!#5|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=aika|date=October 22, 2016|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4d-xL8nXpE&feature=youtu.be&t=2m8s|title=【Wii U】ペーパーマリオ カラースプラッシュ ボス戦 カメック|timestamp=02:08|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> | It is hinted that Kamek has a feminine side. This is notable in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'' when he starts talking about how cute the dress based on [[Princess Peach|Princess Peach's]] is while calling the Magikoopa robes drab. Furthermore, in the Japanese version, Kamek uses the feminine pronoun 「あたし」 ''atashi'' to refer to himself, and in the Japanese version of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' Kamek is referred to as「ばあさん」''bāsan'' or "old woman" by [[Kylie Koopa]], though it is unclear if this is meant to be an insult, an ignorant comment or an actual indication of Kamek's gender in that game.<ref>{{cite|author=蓮山史樹(はすやましき)|date=April 13, 2014|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJSkTb2tduI&feature=youtu.be&t=11m21s|timestamp=11:21|title=【マリオ&ルイージRPG4ドリームアドベンチャー】実況プレイPART73|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=アイザック(ゲーム実況)|date=February 16, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRIkAG0-TUw&feature=youtu.be&t=9m45s|timestamp=09:45|title=マリオ&ルイージRPG2×2 #7 『好き嫌いの多い≪ゲッシー» 登場!! 新エリア突入!!』|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> However, in the Japanese version of ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', Kamek instead uses the standard pronoun 「{{hover|私|わたし}}」 ''watashi'', and in the Japanese version of ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' Kamek is called「おっさん」''ossan'' or "middle-aged man" by [[Huey]].<ref>{{cite|author=チームどんぺりのゲーム実況!|date=July 18, 2014|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=S17raB45p3I&index=5&list=PLP-y9Jf3jmdNIad7sKfeYc82rlKKSd0YT|title=ペーパーマリオスーパーシールを初見な俺が実況プレイ!#5|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=aika|date=October 22, 2016|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4d-xL8nXpE&feature=youtu.be&t=2m8s|title=【Wii U】ペーパーマリオ カラースプラッシュ ボス戦 カメック|timestamp=02:08|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=May 26, 2024}}</ref> | ||
His personality is expanded upon in ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'', where he is shown to have acted as a mentor to Bowser Jr., and is very loyal to | His personality is expanded upon in ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'', where he is shown to have acted as a mentor to Bowser Jr., and is very loyal to the Koopa Troop, even making Bowser Jr. swear to aid the minions beyond the sake of personal glory. He is also shown to be very concerned when the Koopalings begin slowly dwindling in numbers. He is also shown to have some foresight, as evidenced by how he developed a freezer to store the Ever Ice, despite knowing it will not ever melt, due to anticipating Bowser Jr. would ultimately need it, and also deciding to act as Bowser Jr.'s first captain due to anticipating that even Morton may ultimately leave Bowser Jr.'s command before long. He also admits that, despite his faithful service to Bowser and his son, he does have a few regrets. He is also shown at times to be sarcastic, such as in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam'', where he sarcastically goes along with a Papercraft Yoshi due to thinking it is a hallucination until his paper counterpart tells him he is indeed seeing a Papercraft Yoshi, and also in ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'', he "gladly" accepted Bowser Jr.'s ignoring the Ever Ice despite Kamek spending 36 hours trying to find it. In addition to sarcasm, he also has the tendency to be quite condescending, often taunting the Yoshis with pet names such as "baby" and "cutie" in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', and ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''. In ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', Kamek is shown to have a love for cleaning, at times replacing his trademark broomstick with a rake. | ||
===Role in the | ===Role in the Koopa Troop=== | ||
Kamek's role in | Kamek's role in the Koopa Troop is yet to be made completely clear. What is certain is that he is Bowser's caretaker, and possibly Bowser Jr.'s later on. Although Kamek is of the highest rank in the Koopa Troop, his actual title and role is unknown. He refers himself as Bowser's "number one" in ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'', meaning he might be Bowser's second-in-command or right-hand. He does seem to have a certain level of military command; especially back when Bowser was young, when he took almost complete control of the army of the Koopas. This was shown again in ''Yoshi's Island DS'', although this is the present day incarnation of the wizard, confirming that he still maintains a position as one of Bowser's generals. He spends a lot more time actually in the field than Bowser, and may also serve as one of Bowser's individual agents. | ||
===Relationships=== | ===Relationships=== | ||
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Toadette and Kamek are also enemies; in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam'', Kamek and [[Fly Guy]] kidnap Toadette, though it is simply on Bowser's orders, mainly to prevent her from making more [[Papercraft]]s for the Mario Bros. and [[Paper Mario (character)|Paper Mario]]. In ''Super Mario Party'', Toadette is initially bewildered to have Kamek join as the third host, but later on, she accepts this fact and gets along well with him. | Toadette and Kamek are also enemies; in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam'', Kamek and [[Fly Guy]] kidnap Toadette, though it is simply on Bowser's orders, mainly to prevent her from making more [[Papercraft]]s for the Mario Bros. and [[Paper Mario (character)|Paper Mario]]. In ''Super Mario Party'', Toadette is initially bewildered to have Kamek join as the third host, but later on, she accepts this fact and gets along well with him. | ||
Despite his conflict with the Mario Bros., Kamek's main enemy is Yoshi, similar to Mario and Bowser; Luigi and [[King Boo]]; and [[Donkey Kong]] and [[King K. Rool]]. It is clear that Kamek shows a natural hatred for Yoshi, as the pair are arch rivals and are always battling each other, much like Bowser and Mario. Throughout the ''Yoshi'' series, Kamek has made numerous attempts to defeat them and prevent them from reuniting the Mario Brothers. Naturally this caused friction between the two. The main cause of this is that their ideals conflict; Kamek wants to ensure the success of the | Despite his conflict with the Mario Bros., Kamek's main enemy is Yoshi, similar to Mario and Bowser; Luigi and [[King Boo]]; and [[Donkey Kong]] and [[King K. Rool]]. It is clear that Kamek shows a natural hatred for Yoshi, as the pair are arch rivals and are always battling each other, much like Bowser and Mario. Throughout the ''Yoshi'' series, Kamek has made numerous attempts to defeat them and prevent them from reuniting the Mario Brothers. Naturally this caused friction between the two. The main cause of this is that their ideals conflict; Kamek wants to ensure the success of the Koopa Troop by preventing the Mario Bros. from becoming heroes, and the Yoshis want to make sure that they are born simply because they are kind and want the best for them. Ever since these events occurred, the Yoshis have had a bad relationship with the Magikoopas, seeing as their chemistry is bad in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', and one kept Yoshi captive in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. | ||
==Profiles and statistics== | ==Profiles and statistics== | ||
{{main|List of Kamek profiles and statistics}} | {{main|List of Kamek profiles and statistics}} | ||
===''Super Mario Galaxy'' trading card=== | ===''Super Mario Galaxy'' trading card=== | ||
[[File:KamekTradingCard.png|thumb|150px]] | |||
''Bowser's evil minion, Kamek, is a powerful wizard who will do anything to please his master. After Bowser hoisted Peach's entire castle out of the ground in a massive laser attack, Mario clung on to the castle walls trying to save her. Kamek saw this and cast a spell on Mario that sent him floating out into the universe.'' | |||
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==Portrayals== | ==Portrayals== | ||
*[[Kevin Michael Richardson]] - ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' | *[[Kevin Michael Richardson]] - ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' | ||
==Voice samples== | ==Voice samples== | ||
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|file2=BeholdKamek.mp3.oga | |file2=BeholdKamek.mp3.oga | ||
|title2=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' | |title2=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' | ||
|description2= | |description2=''"Behold, the [[Bowser|king of the Koopas]]!"'' - Kamek introducing Bowser (Kevin Michael Richardson)}} | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{main|List of Kamek quotes}} | {{main|List of Kamek quotes}} | ||
Kamek's quotations range from stereotypical villain boasting to those of a caring yet haggard parent, and as the child in question is Bowser, the two themes overlap such as this appeal made to Baby Bowser in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'': "''Oh, here, have some warm milk. It's, uh, from an evil cow.''" Kamek has also been shown to be snarky, patronizing and condescending at various times, and is clearly taken aback whenever things go awry, the most infamous example being when the player manages to defeat the boss [[Naval Piranha]] before the fight even begins, causing Kamek to appear, exclaim "''OH MY!''" and fly away again without another word. Typically, however, his response to setbacks is a more subdued "''Oh dear''". | Kamek's quotations range from stereotypical villain boasting to those of a caring yet haggard parent, and as the child in question is Bowser, the two themes overlap such as this appeal made to Baby Bowser in ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'': "''Oh, here, have some warm milk. It's, uh, from an evil cow.''" Kamek has also been shown to be snarky, patronizing and condescending at various times, and is clearly taken aback whenever things go awry, the most infamous example being when the player manages to defeat the boss [[Naval Piranha]] before the fight even begins, causing Kamek to appear, exclaim "''OH MY!''" and fly away again without another word. Typically, however, his response to setbacks is a more subdued "''Oh dear''". | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=カメック | ||
| | |JapR=Kamekku | ||
| | |JapM=Kamek (same as [[Magikoopa]]), sometimes romanized as "Kameck"<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/ssqj/character|title=マリオパーティ9:マリオと仲間たち|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=June 24, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{file link|NAP-05 Spades 8.png|''Mario Trump'' NAP-05 8 of Spades}}</ref> | ||
|Chi=卡美克 | |Chi=卡美克 | ||
|ChiR={{nw|Kǎměikè}} | |ChiR={{nw|Kǎměikè}} | ||
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|Ger=Kamek | |Ger=Kamek | ||
|Ita=Kamek | |Ita=Kamek | ||
|Ita2=Magikoopa<ref>{{cite|title=[[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii trading cards|''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' - Album ufficiale]]|page=6}}</ref> | |Ita2=Magikoopa<ref>{{cite| title = [[List of New Super Mario Bros. Wii trading cards|''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' - Album ufficiale]] | page = 6 }}</ref> | ||
|Ita3=Kamek il Magikoopa<ref>''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie#The Super Mario Bros. Movie Official Activity Book|Super Mario Bros. il Libro-Gioco Ufficiale]]''</ref> | |Ita3=Kamek il Magikoopa<ref>''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie#The Super Mario Bros. Movie Official Activity Book|Super Mario Bros. il Libro-Gioco Ufficiale]]''</ref> | ||
|Ita3M=Kamek the Magikoopa | |Ita3M=Kamek the Magikoopa | ||
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[[it:Kamek]] | [[it:Kamek]] | ||
[[Category:Magikoopas]] | [[Category:Magikoopas]] | ||
[[Category:Psychics]] | [[Category:Psychics]] | ||
[[Category:Mentors]] | [[Category:Mentors]] | ||
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[[Category:Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time bosses]] | [[Category:Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games characters]] | [[Category:Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games characters]] | ||
[[Category:Mario Golf: World Tour characters]] | [[Category:Mario Golf: World Tour characters]] | ||
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[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy characters]] | [[Category:Super Mario Galaxy characters]] | ||
[[Category:Super Mario Party characters]] | [[Category:Super Mario Party characters]] | ||
[[Category:Super Mario Party Jamboree characters]] | [[Category:Super Mario Party Jamboree characters]] |