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{{character-infobox
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Bomberman.gif|100px]]<br>Bomberman in his common appearance
|image=[[File:BombermanUltimate2.png|200px]]<br>Bomberman in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
|first_appearance=''{{wp|Bomberman (1983 video game)|Bomber Man}}'' (''Bomberman'' series, [[List of games by date#1983|1983]])<br>''[[Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!]]'' (''Wario'' franchise, [[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|species=Bomberman
|species=[[Human]] (formerly [[Madbomber|robot]])
|first_appearance=''{{fandom|Bomberman|Lode Runner (series)|Lode Runner}}'' ([[Family Computer|Famicom]]/[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]) (1984, as Runner)<br>''{{fandom|Bomberman|Bomber Man}}'' (1983, ''Bomberman'' franchise)<br>''[[Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''{{wp|Super Bomberman R}}'' (''Bomberman'' series, [[List of games by date#2017|2017]])<br>"[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]" (''Mario'' franchise, [[List of games by date#1999|1999]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]], ''Super Mario''-related media)<br>''{{fandom|Bomberman|Super Bomberman R 2}}'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]], ''Bomberman'' franchise)
}}
}}
{{about|the character|the enemy known as "Bombermen" in the Bomberman series|[[Madbomber]]}}
'''Bomberman''' (also specified as '''White Bomberman''' or '''White Bomber''') is the titular main protagonist of the ''{{wp|Bomberman}}'' series of video games. His first appearance in a game of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] is ''[[Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!]]'' Bomberman also appears alongside [[Mario]] and others in three comics published in the German ''[[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' magazine, as well as in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
 
'''Bomberman''' (also known as '''[[wikipedia:Lode Runner|Runner]]''', and sometimes nicknamed '''White Bomberman''' or other derivatives) is the titular main protagonist of the ''[[wikipedia:Bomberman|Bomberman]]'' series of video games. His first and only game appearance within any ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]''-related media was in the [[Wario (franchise)|''Wario'']] crossover game ''[[Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!]]'', but he also appears alongside [[Mario]] and others in three comics published in the German ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' magazine.
 
==History==
==History==
===''Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!''===
===''Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!''===
[[File:Planetbomber.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:Planetbomber.png|thumb|left|Bomberman riding his patrol vehicle, [[Moto]]]]
In ''[[Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!]]'', Bomberman and the [[Madbomber]]s defend [[Bomberland]] from Wario's plunder of its riches. In the game's campaign, if players choose to play as Bomberman, he fights Wario's own Madbombers that look similar to him. If Wario is selected, Wario fights against Madbombers.
In ''[[Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!]]'', [[Wario]] finds the secret gateway into [[Bomberland]] and attempts to plunder its riches and conquer the [[Madbomber]]s. In the game's campaign, if players choose to play as Bomberman, he fights against Madbombers that look like Wario. If Wario is selected, he fights against Madbombers that look like Bomberman.
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===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Club Nintendo''===
===="Warios Weihnachtsmärchen"====
===="Warios Weihnachtsmärchen"====
[[File:BombermanCN.jpg|thumb|Bomberman as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic, ''Warios Weihnachtsmärchen'']]
[[File:BombermanCN.jpg|thumb|Bomberman as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic, ''Warios Weihnachtsmärchen'']]
Bomberman also appeared as a main character in the comic "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]" (a story based on Charles Dickens's ''A Christmas Carol''), published in the German [[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo magazine]]. In this story, he worked as a sales-clerk in Wario's [[Bombenladen]], a shop selling bombs. When he asked his cold-hearted boss for getting days off during Christmas, Wario fired him, resulting in Bomberman not having enough money to buy Christmas presents for his friends. The [[Ghosts of Christmas]], however, made Wario aware of his bad behavior, so in the end of the story he hired Bomberman again. He serves the same role as Bob Cratchit from the book this story is based around.  
Bomberman also appeared as a main character in the comic "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]" (a story based on [[Charles Dickens]]'s ''{{wp|A Christmas Carol}}''), published in the German [[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo magazine]]. In this story, he worked as a sales-clerk in Wario's [[Warios Bombenladen|bomb shop]]. When he asked his cold-hearted boss for getting days off during Christmas, Wario fired him, resulting in Bomberman not having enough money to buy Christmas presents for his friends. The [[Ghosts of Christmas]], however, made Wario aware of his bad behavior, so in the end of the story he hired Bomberman again. He serves the same role as Bob Cratchit from the book this story is based around.  
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===="Sag niemals Holerö!"====
===="Sag niemals Holerö!"====
[[File:SNH CN3.jpg|thumb|left|Bomberman throwing bombs at [[Nicole, Pia and Balu]]]]
[[File:SNH CN3.jpg|thumb|left]]
Once again, Bomberman played a major role in the comic, "[[Sag niemals Holerö!]]". This story is about an evil alien called [[KKDU|Heini]] who is able and plans to turn the humans on [[Earth]] into food by singing the magical song, "Holerö". Mario and [[T.T.|TicToc]], not knowing about the spell yet but noticing its consequences, were among the few who could resist it, and on their way from [[Switzerland]] to [[New York City|New York]], they met Bomberman in [[Austria]] who was not affected by the spell either. Bomberman introduced himself as "Bombi from Vienna", and decided to join Mario and TicToc in order to solve the mystery jointly. The three of them soon met a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] called [[Todojewski]] who told them about Heini and his plans. He also gave the advice to go to "[[Taj Mahal]]", a restaurant in [[Frankfurt]], [[Germany]], so Bomberman and his friends went there. In Taj Mahal, they met a man called [[Mahgo]] who told each of the heroes about one special power they had. Bomberman's power was throwing bombs.
Once again, Bomberman played a major role in the comic, "[[Sag niemals Holerö!]]". This story is about an evil [[Alien (Club Nintendo)|Alien]] called [[KKDU|Heini]] who is able and plans to turn the humans on [[Earth]] into food by singing the magical song, "Holerö". Mario and [[T.T.|TicToc]], not knowing about the spell yet but noticing its consequences, were among the few who could resist it, and on their way from [[Switzerland]] to [[New York City|New York]], they met Bomberman in [[Austria]] who was not affected by the spell either. Bomberman introduced himself as "Bombi from Vienna", and decided to join Mario and TicToc in order to solve the mystery jointly. The three of them soon met a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] called [[Todojewski]] who told them about Heini and his plans. He also gave the advice to go to "[[Taj Mahal]]", a restaurant in [[Frankfurt]], [[Germany]], so Bomberman and his friends went there. In Taj Mahal, they met a man called [[Mahgo]] who told each of the heroes about one special power they had. Bomberman's power was throwing bombs.


Later in the story, the three friends stumbled upon three girls called [[Nicole, Pia and Balu]], who had not been transformed either. Glad about this meeting, the six of them had dinner together. Balu decided to turn on some music, and Pia made a remark that she should play their "favorite song". In this moment, Bomberman, seeing through the girls' true plans - playing the "Holerö" song and thus turning Bomberman, T.T. and Mario into food -, threw a bomb at them and saved his friends. He made use of his power once again when the three heroes got wise to Heini in the kitchen of the [[Alte Oper]]. The alien was just about to serve the transformed humans to his fellows, when TicToc stopped time, and meanwhile Bomberman threw bombs at the aliens. Mario rescued the people, so the friends could save the world from evil Heini.
Later in the story, the three friends stumbled upon three girls called [[Nicole, Pia, and Balu]], who had not been transformed either. Glad about this meeting, the six of them had dinner together. Balu decided to turn on some music, and Pia made a remark that she should play their "favorite song". In this moment, Bomberman, seeing through the girls' true plans - playing the "Holerö" song and thus turning Bomberman, T.T., and Mario into food -, threw a bomb at them and saved his friends. He made use of his power once again when the three heroes got wise to Heini in the kitchen of the [[Alte Oper]]. The Alien was just about to serve the transformed humans to his fellows, when TicToc stopped time, and meanwhile Bomberman threw bombs at the Aliens. Mario rescued the people, so the friends could save the world from evil Heini.
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===="Freeze Frame"====
===="Freeze Frame"====
[[File:Thengangmy4-1-.png|thumb]]
[[File:Thengangmy4-1-.png|thumb]]
Bomberman also appears in the [[N-Gang]] comic called "[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", where Big B, [[Yoshi]] and [[Diddy Kong]] find him and [[Kirby]] frozen in the solid block of ice.
Bomberman also appears in the [[N-Gang]] comic called "[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", where Big B, [[Yoshi]], and [[Diddy Kong]] find him and [[Kirby]] frozen in the solid block of ice.
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===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Bomberman}}
[[File:BombermanUltimate.png|thumb|Bomberman artwork in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.]]
[[File:BombermanUltimate.png|thumb|150px|Bomberman's model from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'']]
After approximately 19 years of not appearing in ''Mario''-related media, Bomberman is set to appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]].<ref name=E32018Direct> Nintendo (June 13, 2018) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akohTFyGu88 Nintendo Direct: E3 2018] ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 13, 2018</ref> When summoned, he places bombs that deal damage.<ref name="E32018Direct" />
Bomberman appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an [[Assist Trophy]]. When summoned, he places bombs that explode and deal damage. Bomberman also appears as a primary, ace, grab-type [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]. The Bomberman spirit battle is against [[Link|Toon Link]] on the [[Battlefield]] version of the [[Wrecking Crew (stage)|Wrecking Crew stage]], with the opponent having increased power on explosive and fire attacks, and hostile Bomberman Assist Trophies appearing. The music played in the battle is "Bomb Man Stage", originally from the game ''{{wp|Mega Man (video game)|Mega Man}}''.
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File:SSBUltimate Bomberman.jpg|Bomberman in-game
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==Name in other languages==
Bomberman is one of the first Assist Trophies from third-party series without any playable fighters from their home series, with the others being [[smashwiki:Akira|Akira]], [[smashwiki:Rathalos|Rathalos]] and [[smashwiki:Shovel Knight|Shovel Knight]].
 
A Bomberman [[Mii#Super_Smash_Bros._series|Mii Brawler]] [[List of Mii Fighter Outfits|outfit]] was announced on October 3rd, 2020; it was released October 13th, 2020.
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SSBUltimate Bomberman.jpg|Bomberman Assist Trophy in-game
Bomberultimate.jpg|Bomberman Mii Brawler
Bombermanmask.jpg|Bomberman Mii Brawler
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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ボンバーマン
|Jap=ボンバーマン
|JapR=Bonbāman
|JapR=Bonbāman
|JapM=-
|JapM=Bomberman
|Rus=Бомбермен
|Rus=Бомбермен
|RusR=Bombermen
|RusR=Bombermen
|RusM=-
|RusM=Bomberman
|Kor=봄버맨<br>''Bombeomaen''<br>화이트봉<br>''Hwaiteubong''
|Kor=봄버맨
|KorM=Bomberman<br><br>White Bomb
|KorR=Bombeomaen
|Kor2=화이트봉
|Kor2R=Hwaiteubong
|KorM=Bomberman
|Kor2M=White Bomb
|Chi=炸彈人
|Chi=炸彈人
|ChiR=Zhàdànrén
|ChiR=Zhàdànrén
|ChiM=-
|ChiM=Bomberman
|Ger=Bomberman
|Ita=Bomberman
|Ita2=Bombarolo<ref>{{cite|title=''Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!'' GIG's manual|page=2 and 6}}</ref>
|Ita2M=Bomber
}}
}}
==External links==
*{{fandom|Bomberman|White Bomberman|White Bomberman on Bomberman Wiki}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://bomberman.wikia.com/wiki/White_Bomberman Bomberman on Bomberman wiki]
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Bomberman
Bomberman in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Bomberman in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Species Bomberman
First appearance Lode Runner (Famicom/NES) (1984, as Runner)
Bomber Man (1983, Bomberman franchise)
Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! (1994, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Super Mario-related media)
Super Bomberman R 2 (2023, Bomberman franchise)

Bomberman (also specified as White Bomberman or White Bomber) is the titular main protagonist of the Bomberman series of video games. His first appearance in a game of the Super Mario franchise is Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! Bomberman also appears alongside Mario and others in three comics published in the German Club Nintendo magazine, as well as in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

History[edit]

Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman![edit]

Bomberman riding his patrol vehicle, Moto

In Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!, Wario finds the secret gateway into Bomberland and attempts to plunder its riches and conquer the Madbombers. In the game's campaign, if players choose to play as Bomberman, he fights against Madbombers that look like Wario. If Wario is selected, he fights against Madbombers that look like Bomberman.

Club Nintendo[edit]

"Warios Weihnachtsmärchen"[edit]

Bomberman as seen in the Club Nintendo comic, Warios Weihnachtsmärchen

Bomberman also appeared as a main character in the comic "Warios Weihnachtsmärchen" (a story based on Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol), published in the German Club Nintendo magazine. In this story, he worked as a sales-clerk in Wario's bomb shop. When he asked his cold-hearted boss for getting days off during Christmas, Wario fired him, resulting in Bomberman not having enough money to buy Christmas presents for his friends. The Ghosts of Christmas, however, made Wario aware of his bad behavior, so in the end of the story he hired Bomberman again. He serves the same role as Bob Cratchit from the book this story is based around.

"Sag niemals Holerö!"[edit]

Bomberman throwing a bomb at Nicole, Pia and Balu

Once again, Bomberman played a major role in the comic, "Sag niemals Holerö!". This story is about an evil Alien called Heini who is able and plans to turn the humans on Earth into food by singing the magical song, "Holerö". Mario and TicToc, not knowing about the spell yet but noticing its consequences, were among the few who could resist it, and on their way from Switzerland to New York, they met Bomberman in Austria who was not affected by the spell either. Bomberman introduced himself as "Bombi from Vienna", and decided to join Mario and TicToc in order to solve the mystery jointly. The three of them soon met a Toad called Todojewski who told them about Heini and his plans. He also gave the advice to go to "Taj Mahal", a restaurant in Frankfurt, Germany, so Bomberman and his friends went there. In Taj Mahal, they met a man called Mahgo who told each of the heroes about one special power they had. Bomberman's power was throwing bombs.

Later in the story, the three friends stumbled upon three girls called Nicole, Pia, and Balu, who had not been transformed either. Glad about this meeting, the six of them had dinner together. Balu decided to turn on some music, and Pia made a remark that she should play their "favorite song". In this moment, Bomberman, seeing through the girls' true plans - playing the "Holerö" song and thus turning Bomberman, T.T., and Mario into food -, threw a bomb at them and saved his friends. He made use of his power once again when the three heroes got wise to Heini in the kitchen of the Alte Oper. The Alien was just about to serve the transformed humans to his fellows, when TicToc stopped time, and meanwhile Bomberman threw bombs at the Aliens. Mario rescued the people, so the friends could save the world from evil Heini.

"Freeze Frame"[edit]

Thengangmy4-1-.png

Bomberman also appears in the N-Gang comic called "Freeze Frame", where Big B, Yoshi, and Diddy Kong find him and Kirby frozen in the solid block of ice.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

SmashWiki article: Bomberman
Bomberman in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Bomberman's model from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Bomberman appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an Assist Trophy. When summoned, he places bombs that explode and deal damage. Bomberman also appears as a primary, ace, grab-type spirit. The Bomberman spirit battle is against Toon Link on the Battlefield version of the Wrecking Crew stage, with the opponent having increased power on explosive and fire attacks, and hostile Bomberman Assist Trophies appearing. The music played in the battle is "Bomb Man Stage", originally from the game Mega Man.

Bomberman is one of the first Assist Trophies from third-party series without any playable fighters from their home series, with the others being Akira, Rathalos and Shovel Knight.

A Bomberman Mii Brawler outfit was announced on October 3rd, 2020; it was released October 13th, 2020.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ボンバーマン[?]
Bonbāman
Bomberman
Chinese 炸彈人[?]
Zhàdànrén
Bomberman
German Bomberman[?] -
Italian Bomberman[?] -
Bombarolo[1] Bomber
Korean 봄버맨[?]
Bombeomaen
Bomberman
화이트봉[?]
Hwaiteubong
White Bomb
Russian Бомбермен[?]
Bombermen
Bomberman

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! GIG's manual. Page 2 and 6.