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|image=[[File:Toadofsky_SMRPG.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]'' (2006)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
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'''Toadofsky''' is a famous [[Toad (species)|Toad]] composer who works in [[Melody Bay]], a small area connected to [[Tadpole Pond]]. His English name is a pun on the name of famous Russian composer {{wp|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky}}, although his hair looks more like that of {{wp|Johann Sebastian Bach}}. During the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Toadofsky has "composer's block"; he is trying to create a brand new symphony, has had no inspiration to work from. Additionally, if he does not come up with a song and make some money soon, he will have to compose video game music for games starring a hedgehog.<ref name="page31">''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Nintendo Player's Guide, page 31. "''While waiting for inspiration, he's been drawing down his savings. But if he doesn't come up with some dough soon, he'll have to submit himself to the ultimate indignity: writing music for video games starring a hedgehog. Zounds!''"</ref> As Mario travels the world, he picks up a few local melodies. If Mario returns to Tadpole Pond, he can play these melodies to Toadofsky as inspiration by leaping on the tadpoles in certain positions, the pond resembling a staff. As a reward, Toadofsky will give Mario special membership cards used to purchase special items at the Tadpole Pond [[Item Shop]], the Juice Bar. After giving him the three melodies, Toadofsky allows Mario to compose the last quarter of the symphony himself. During the ending, Toadofsky is seen putting on a concert with [[Frogfucius]] attending it.
{{quote|This is the melody I've been looking for. Thank you for the inspiration!|Toadofsky|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
'''Toadofsky''' is a character in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. He is a [[Toad (species)|Mushroom]] composer whose name is a play on the name of Russian composer {{iw|wikipedia|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky}}, although his hair looks more like that of {{iw|wikipedia|Johann Sebastian Bach}}. He is found in [[Melody Bay]], a small area connected to [[Tadpole Pond]], where he is struggling to compose a new song due to composer's block. [[Mario]] can help him by playing three specific melodies, and after each one, Toadofsky gives Mario a special membership card that unlocks items at the Tadpole Pond's [[List of shops in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars#Tadpole Pond|Juice Bar]]. After all three melodies are played, Toadofsky allows Mario to compose the last quarter of the symphony himself. During the ending, Toadofsky is seen putting on a concert attended by the [[Frog Sage]].  


Toadofsky, called '''Toadofski''', appeared in ''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]''. He gives Mario, [[Luigi]] and [[Toad]] one of the six [[Mushroom]]s in exchange for Mario composing a new song. Mario titled his new composition, ''"Falling Down a Waterfall"''.
Toadofsky, referred to as '''Toadofski''', also appears in ''[[Mario and the Incredible Rescue]]''. He gives Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Toad]] one of the six [[Mushroom]]s in exchange for Mario composing a new song. Mario titled his new composition "Falling Down a Waterfall."


==Melodies of Toadofsky's symphony==
The following are the melodies of Toadofsky's symphony:
*"Frogfucius' suite #18" (learned from reading a poster on Frogfucius' island).
*"The Frog Sage's suite no. 18" (originally "Frogfucius' suite #18"), learned from reading a poster at the Frog Sage's study, awards the [[Alto Card]].
*"Moleville blues" (learned from [[Ma'Mole and Pa'Mole|Pa'Mole]] in the [[Coal Mines]]).
*"Moleville blues," learned from [[Ma Mole and Pa Mole|Pa Mole]] in the [[Mole Mines]], awards the [[Tenor Card]].
*"{{conjectural|Monstro Town song}}" (learned from a [[Starslap]] in [[Monstro Town]]).
*A song learned from a [[Starslap]] in [[Monstro Town]] awards the [[Soprano Card]].
*Mario himself composes the last quarter of the symphony in Tadpole Pond.
*Mario himself composes the last quarter of the symphony in Tadpole Pond.
==Gallery==
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SMRPG Toadofsky.png|Sprite from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=キノコフスキー
|Jap=キノコフスキー
|JapR=Kinokofusukī
|JapR=Kinokofusukī
|JapM=Kinokofski, ''kinoko'' meaning ''mushroom''.}}
|JapM=Portmanteau of「{{hover|茸|キノコ}}」(''kinoko'', "[[mushroom]]") and "{{wp|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky|Tchaikovsky}}"
|ChiS=奇诺可夫斯基
|ChiSR=Qínuò Kěfūsījī
|ChiSM=Portmanteau of「奇诺比奥」(''Qínuòbǐ'ào'', "[[Toad (species)|Toad]]") and「柴可夫斯基」(''Cháikěfūsījī'', "Tchaikovsky")
|ChiT=奇諾可夫斯基
|ChiTR=Qínuò Kěfūsījī
|ChiTM=Portmanteau of「奇諾比奧」(''Qínuòbǐ'ào'', "Toad") and「柴可夫斯基」(''Cháikěfūsījī'', "Tchaikovsky")
|Dut=Toadovski
|DutM=Portmanteau of "Toad" and "{{wp|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky|Tsjaikovski}}"
|Fre=Toadofsky
|Ger=Toadzart
|GerM=Portmanteau of "Toad" and "{{wp|Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart}}"
|Ita=Toadofsky
|Kor=버섯프스키
|KorR=Beoseotpeuseuki
|KorM=Portmanteau of "버섯" (''beoseot'', "mushroom") and "Tchaikovsky"
|Spa=Toadofsky
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The mentioned "video game starring a hedgehog" is a reference to the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games, with the note of it being the "ultimate indignity" referencing the rivalry between [[Nintendo]] and [[Sega]] at the time.
*According to the Player's Guide, if Toadofsky does not come up with a song and make some money soon, he will have to compose video game music for games starring [[Sonic|a hedgehog]].<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1996|author=Pelland, Scott, and Kent Miller|title=''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Player's Guide|page=31|publisher=Nintendo of America|quote=While waiting for inspiration, he's been drawing down his savings. But if he doesn't come up with some dough soon, he'll have to submit himself to the ultimate indignity: writing music for video games starring a hedgehog. Zounds!}}</ref> This is a reference to the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, referencing the rivalry between [[Nintendo]] and [[Sega]] at the time.


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Toadofsky
SMRPG: Artwork of Toadofsky
Artwork from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Species Toad
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
“This is the melody I've been looking for. Thank you for the inspiration!”
Toadofsky, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Toadofsky is a character in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. He is a Mushroom composer whose name is a play on the name of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, although his hair looks more like that of Johann Sebastian Bach. He is found in Melody Bay, a small area connected to Tadpole Pond, where he is struggling to compose a new song due to composer's block. Mario can help him by playing three specific melodies, and after each one, Toadofsky gives Mario a special membership card that unlocks items at the Tadpole Pond's Juice Bar. After all three melodies are played, Toadofsky allows Mario to compose the last quarter of the symphony himself. During the ending, Toadofsky is seen putting on a concert attended by the Frog Sage.

Toadofsky, referred to as Toadofski, also appears in Mario and the Incredible Rescue. He gives Mario, Luigi, and Toad one of the six Mushrooms in exchange for Mario composing a new song. Mario titled his new composition "Falling Down a Waterfall."

The following are the melodies of Toadofsky's symphony:

  • "The Frog Sage's suite no. 18" (originally "Frogfucius' suite #18"), learned from reading a poster at the Frog Sage's study, awards the Alto Card.
  • "Moleville blues," learned from Pa Mole in the Mole Mines, awards the Tenor Card.
  • A song learned from a Starslap in Monstro Town awards the Soprano Card.
  • Mario himself composes the last quarter of the symphony in Tadpole Pond.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese キノコフスキー[?]
Kinokofusukī
Portmanteau of「」(kinoko, "mushroom") and "Tchaikovsky"
Chinese (simplified) 奇诺可夫斯基[?]
Qínuò Kěfūsījī
Portmanteau of「奇诺比奥」(Qínuòbǐ'ào, "Toad") and「柴可夫斯基」(Cháikěfūsījī, "Tchaikovsky")
Chinese (traditional) 奇諾可夫斯基[?]
Qínuò Kěfūsījī
Portmanteau of「奇諾比奧」(Qínuòbǐ'ào, "Toad") and「柴可夫斯基」(Cháikěfūsījī, "Tchaikovsky")
Dutch Toadovski[?] Portmanteau of "Toad" and "Tsjaikovski"
French Toadofsky[?] -
German Toadzart[?] Portmanteau of "Toad" and "Mozart"
Italian Toadofsky[?] -
Korean 버섯프스키[?]
Beoseotpeuseuki
Portmanteau of "버섯" (beoseot, "mushroom") and "Tchaikovsky"
Spanish Toadofsky[?] -

Trivia[edit]

  • According to the Player's Guide, if Toadofsky does not come up with a song and make some money soon, he will have to compose video game music for games starring a hedgehog.[1] This is a reference to the Sonic the Hedgehog series, referencing the rivalry between Nintendo and Sega at the time.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "While waiting for inspiration, he's been drawing down his savings. But if he doesn't come up with some dough soon, he'll have to submit himself to the ultimate indignity: writing music for video games starring a hedgehog. Zounds!" – Pelland, Scott, and Kent Miller (1996). Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 31.