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{{character-infobox
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:N-Gang Kazooie.png|150px]]
|full_name=Kazooie the Breegull<ref>One of the answers during a question in Grunty's Furnace Fun in ''Banjo-Kazooie''.</ref>
|species=Red Crested Breegull
|image=[[File:N-Gang Kazooie.png|150px]]<br>Kazooie in the comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"
|first_appearance=''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' (1998, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise)<br>''[[N-Gang]]'' ("[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", cameo) (1999, ''Mario''-related media)
|species=Red-Crested Breegull
|first_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie (video game)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' (1998, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise)<br>''[[N-Gang]]'' ("[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", cameo) (1999, ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (Challenger Pack 3) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (Challenger Pack 3) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Sutherland]] ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]]–present)
|portrayed_by=[[Chris Sutherland]] ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]]–present)<ref>Credited in the sound test menu in the Japanese version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.</ref>
}}
}}
'''Kazooie''' is one of the main characters from the {{wp|Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise}}, first appearing in ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], where she serves as [[Banjo]]'s partner. As a playable duo, they appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as the third Fighters Pass DLC character. She belongs to a fictional species of birds called the Breegull.
'''{{wp|Banjo & Kazooie|Kazooie}}''' is one of the main characters from the {{wp|Banjo-Kazooie|''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise}}, first appearing in ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie (video game)|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], where she serves as [[Banjo]]'s partner. She is a red crested bird with a yellow bill and legs and green eyes, and is a member of a fictional species of birds called the Breegull. As a playable duo, Banjo and Kazooie appear together in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as the third Fighters Pass DLC character.
 
Kazooie, like Banjo, is owned by [[Rare Ltd.]], a former second-party developer for [[Nintendo]]. In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, and the rights of both Banjo and Kazooie were transferred to the company.


Kazooie is owned by [[Rare]], a former second-party developer for [[Nintendo]]. In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, and the rights of Kazooie, Banjo and [[Conker]] were transferred to the company.
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
====''Diddy Kong Racing''====
Although Kazooie is absent from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', she is mentioned in the instruction manual<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' manual|page=24|date=1997|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> and official Nintendo Player's Guide, prior to her debut in a video game. An additional nod to her is featured in the form of a kazoo being played during Banjo's segment of the opening title sequence, though it is absent from Banjo's theme on the character select screen. This segment is still included in the remake, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', despite Banjo's absence.
Although Kazooie is absent from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', she is mentioned in the instruction manual, prior to her debut in a video game. An additional nod to her is featured in the form of a kazoo being played during Banjo's segment of the opening title sequence (though it is absent from Banjo's theme on the character select screen).
 
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
[[File:BanjoKazooieTreehouse.jpg|thumb|Banjo and Kazooie's cameo in an early build of ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
Both Banjo and Kazooie made a cameo in [[List of Donkey Kong 64 pre-release and unused content|early versions]] of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', but were ultimately cut from the final game. Their faces were going to appear on a shower stall in [[DK's Tree House]].


===''N-Gang''===
===''N-Gang''===
===="Freeze Frame"====
===="Freeze Frame"====
Banjo and Kazooie make a brief cameo at the end of the ''[[N-Gang]]'' comic "[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", where they are seen celebrating alongside many other Nintendo characters.
Banjo and Kazooie make a brief cameo at the end of the ''[[N-Gang]]'' comic "[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", where they are seen celebrating alongside other Nintendo characters.


===="N-Gang vs. Nintendo"====
===="N-Gang vs. Nintendo"====
[[File:Club Nintendo N-Gang.jpg|thumb|left|Banjo and Kazooie's appearance in the comic]]
[[File:Club Nintendo N-Gang.jpg|thumb|left|Banjo and Kazooie's appearance in the comic]]
Kazooie appears alongside Banjo in the 2000 ''N-Gang'' comic "[[N-Gang#N-Gang vs. Nintendo|N-Gang vs. Nintendo]]", where they play on the same soccer camp team with [[Wario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Lanky Kong]]. [[Mario]] referees the match.
Kazooie appears alongside Banjo in the 2000 ''N-Gang'' comic "[[N-Gang#N-Gang vs. Nintendo|N-Gang vs. Nintendo]]", where they play on the same soccer camp team with [[Wario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Lanky Kong]].


===="Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"====
===="Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"====
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===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
Artworks for Kazooie, along with Banjo and other ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters, make an appearance in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''.
Artworks for Kazooie, along with Banjo and other ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters, make an appearance in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''.
{{br}}
===''Minecraft''===
On January 30, 2018, both the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Minecraft]]'' received an update that included many Microsoft-related character skins, including ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters like Banjo and Kazooie. This is the first time Kazooie appears with [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'']] characters in a game.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{new subject|section=y}}
{{SSB fighter infobox
{{SSB Infobox
|color=purple
|color=purple
|align=right
|align=right
|name=Banjo & Kazooie
|title=Banjo & Kazooie
|image=BanjoKazooie SSBU.png
|image=BanjoKazooie SSBU.png
|emblem=BanjoKazooieEmblem.png
|emblem=BanjoKazooieEmblem.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (downloadable)
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (downloadable)
|standard=
|standard=Egg Firing / Breegull Blaster
|side=
|side=Wonderwing
|up=
|up=Shock Spring Jump
|down=
|down=Rear Egg
|final=
|final=The Mighty Jinjonator
|entrance=
|entrance=Banjo appears from a Jiggy-shaped portal with Kazooie, bowing.
}}
}}
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)}}
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)}}
Kazooie along with Banjo were announced as the third downloadable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' in the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11. The game marks the pair's first physical appearance in a new game since the Xbox 360 version of 2010's ''[[sonicretro:Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing|Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]''. They were released on September 4, 2019.
Kazooie, alongside Banjo, was announced as a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' during the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11 (PST). ''Ultimate'' marks their first non-cameo appearance in a new game since ''[[sonicretro:Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing|Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]'', which was released for the {{wp|Xbox 360}} in 2010, as well as the duo's first appearance on a Nintendo console since ''Banjo-Pilot''. Banjo & Kazooie were released on September 4, 2019 (PST) as part of Challenger Pack 3.


In the duo's reveal trailer, a [[jiggywikki:Jiggy|Jiggy]] bounces across the floor as [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], and King K. Rool are lounging in Donkey Kong's [[DK's Tree House|tree house]], causing them to look outside the window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo and Kazooie. It is then revealed to be [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] playing a prank, in the same manner as [[King Dedede]] pretending to be K. Rool in the latter's reveal trailer. Banjo and Kazooie then appear from the sky, knocking Duck Hunt out of frame, with Kazooie holding her namesake instrument, the kazoo.
In the duo's reveal trailer, a Jiggy bounces across the floor as [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], and [[King K. Rool]] are lounging in [[DK's Tree House|Donkey Kong's tree house]], causing them to look outside the window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo & Kazooie. It is then revealed to be [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] playing a prank, in the same manner as [[King Dedede]] pretending to be K. Rool in the latter's reveal trailer. Banjo & Kazooie then appear from the sky, knocking Duck Hunt out of frame, with Kazooie holding her namesake instrument, the kazoo. Kazooie and Banjo appear in [[Sephiroth]]'s reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.


Banjo and Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''{{wp|Banjo-Tooie}}''. [[Spiral Mountain]], the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage.
Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''{{wp|Banjo-Tooie}}'', though they also sport a few original attacks. [[Spiral Mountain]], the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are a heavyweight fighter, being heavier than [[Link]], [[Yoshi]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Mii Gunner]], but lighter than [[Wario]], [[Ike]], [[Ridley]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], and [[Richter Belmont|Richter]], while having the same weight as [[Solid Snake|Snake]] and [[R.O.B.]]


When [[Kirby]] absorbs Banjo and Kazooie, his backpack has a plush toy version of Kazooie inside.
When [[Kirby]] copies Banjo & Kazooie, his backpack has a plush toy version of Kazooie inside.


====Classic Mode route====
===Unused appearances===
Banjo & Kazooie's Classic Mode route pits them against fighters that work as a team.
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
[[File:BanjoKazooieTreehouse.jpg|thumb|left|Banjo and Kazooie's cameo in an early build of ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
!colspan="5"|Perfect Partners
Both Banjo and Kazooie made a cameo in [[List of Donkey Kong 64 pre-release and unused content|early versions]] of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', but were ultimately cut from the final game. Their faces were going to appear on a shower stall in [[DK's Tree House]].
|-
{{br|left}}
!width=20px|Round
!width=200px|Opponent(s)
!width=150px|Stage
!width=300px|Song
|-
!1
|[[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] (brown/red costume)
|[[Spiral Mountain]]
|Main Theme - Banjo-Kazooie
|-
!2
|[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma (species)|Luma]]
|[[Tortimer Island]]
|Treasure Trove Cove
|-
!3
|[[Ice Climbers]]
|[[Summit]]
|Freezeezy Peak
|-
!4
|[[Link]], [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]
|[[Mushroomy Kingdom]]
|Gobi's Valley
|-
!5
|[[Fox McCloud|Fox]] (dark costume), [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]] (dark costume)
|[[Luigi's Mansion (stage)|Luigi's Mansion]]
|Mad Monster Mansion
|-
!6
|[[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]]
|[[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
|Donkey Kong Country Returns
|-
!Final
|[[Master Hand]], [[Crazy Hand]]
|[[Final Destination]]
|Master Hand<br>Master Hand / Crazy Hand ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|}
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
TalonTrot.jpg|Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
BreegullBash.jpg|Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Banjokazooieegg.jpg|Kazooie firing an egg in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
BanjoKazooieSmash.jpg|Screenshot from the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters
</gallery>


==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===Palutena's Guidance===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
The following dialogue also applies to [[Joker]] and [[Hero]]. It was originally used for [[Mewtwo]], [[Lucas]], [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], [[Ryu]], [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]], [[Corrin]], and [[Bayonetta]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', who are downloadable fighters in that game.  
====Palutena's Guidance====
Banjo & Kazooie share this stock conversation with all other Fighters Pass characters. It was originally used for [[Mewtwo]], [[Lucas]], [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], [[Ryu]], [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]], [[Corrin]], and [[Bayonetta]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', who are downloadable fighters in that game.  
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]:''' Who is THAT?  
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]:''' Who is THAT?  
*'''[[Palutena]]:''' I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
*'''[[Palutena]]:''' I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
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*'''Pit:''' Whoever it is, the goal remains the same: to fight and win!
*'''Pit:''' Whoever it is, the goal remains the same: to fight and win!


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
====Spirit====
{|align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="text-align:center; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial; font-size:85%;"
{{spirit
|-
|no=1337
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
|name=Banjo & Kazooie
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
|image=[[File:SSBU Banjo and Kazooie Spirit.png|x100px]]
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
|series=''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' Series
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
|type=Fighter
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
|obtain=Classic Mode as Banjo & Kazooie
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)
}}
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|-
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
|-
!Banjo & Kazooie
|[[File:SSBU Banjo and Kazooie Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' Series
|Fighter
|N/A
|N/A
|Classic Mode as Banjo & Kazooie
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}


==Game appearances==
====Official website====
{| class=sortable cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 border=1 align=center width=100% style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial"
*''The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!''
|-
 
!width=40%| Title
==Gallery==
!width=20%| Description
{{main-gallery}}
!width=20%| Release Date
<gallery>
!width=20%| System/Format
TalonTrot.jpg|Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|-
BreegullBash.jpg|Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]
Banjokazooieegg.jpg|Kazooie firing an egg in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|Cameo in artworks from ''Banjo-Kazooie''
BanjoKazooieSmash.jpg|Screenshot from the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters
|1999
Banjo & Kazooie SSBU.jpg|Artwork with shadow
|[[Nintendo 64DD]]
Banjo & Kazooie amiibo.png|Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo
|-
</gallery>
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Wii U Edition]]''
|Playable skin via update
|2018
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition]]''
|Playable skin via update
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Playable character via DLC
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|}


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=カズーイ
|Jap=カズーイ
|JapR=Kazūi
|JapR=Kazūi
|JapM=Kazooie
|JapM=Possibly derived from Katsuhito Yamauchi ({{ruby|山|やま}}{{ruby|内|うち}}{{ruby|克|かつ}}{{ruby|仁|ひと}}), [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]]'s son and father of Banjō Yamauchi, from whom [[Banjo]] takes his name. This was rumored after [[Gregg Mayles]] confirmed the origin of Banjo's name but did not confirm Kazooie's name being based on Katsuhito's.{{ref needed}}
|Chi=小笛<br>''Xiǎodí''<br>阿卡 (''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'')<br>''Ākǎ''
|Spa=Kazooie
|ChiM=Literally "small flute"<br><br>-
|Fre=Kazooie
|Ger=Kazooie
|Ita=Kazooie
|Chi=小笛
|ChiR=Xiǎodí
|Chi2=阿卡 (''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'')
|Chi2R=Ākǎ
|ChiM=Literally "small flute"
|Chi2M=In Chinese, adding an 「阿」 in front of a given name makes it a diminutive form.
|Rus=Казуи
|Rus=Казуи
|RusR=Kazui
|RusR=Kazui
|RusM=Kazooie
|RusM=Kazooie
|Kor=카주이
|Kor=카주이
|KorR=Kajui
|KorR=Kaju'i
|KorM=Kazooie
|KorM=Kazooie
}}
}}
==Trivia==
[[File:DK in Banjo Kazooie.gif|200px|thumb|Donkey Kong's portrait in a prototype version of ''Banjo-Kazooie''.]]
*A portrait of [[Donkey Kong]] appeared in prototype versions of ''Banjo-Kazooie''.<ref>{{cite|author=TCRF contributors|title=[[tcrf:Prerelease:Banjo-Kazooie|Prerelease:Banjo-Kazooie]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=May 12, 2024}}</ref>
*Prior to Banjo and Kazooie's inclusions in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', they were among the most requested ''Super Smash Bros.'' characters of all time. A Rare employee wrote on their website in 2009, that although they had not been considered for ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', many Rare franchise trophies were originally in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<ref>{{cite|url=www.raregamer.co.uk/scribes-september-18th-2009|author=Lerako|title=Scribes – September 18th 2009|publisher=Rare Gamer|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> Vice President of Microsoft's gaming division, {{wp|Phil Spencer}}, made a Tweet in 2015, stating "it would be cool" to see Banjo and Kazooie appear as DLC fighters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''.<ref>{{cite|author=Campbell, Even|url=www.ign.com/articles/2015/04/03/xbox-head-phil-spencer-says-it-would-be-cool-to-see-banjo-in-super-smash-bros-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u|title=Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says 'It Would Be Cool' to See Banjo in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|publisher=IGN|date=April 3, 2015|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He doubled down on the comments in 2018, a year before Banjo and Kazooie's reveal in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.<ref>{{cite|author=Winslett, Ryan|url=www.cinemablend.com/games/2391161/microsoft-is-willing-to-put-banjo-in-smash-bros|title=Microsoft Is Willing To Put Banjo In Smash Bros.|date=March 21, 2018|accessdate=May 30, 2024|publisher=Cinemablend}}</ref>
==References==
<references/>


==External links==
==External links==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki-p=Kazooie}}
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=1}}
{{Wikipedia|Banjo & Kazooie|Kazooie}}
*[[jiggywikki:Kazooie|Kazooie]] on Jiggywikki
*[[jiggywikki:Kazooie|Kazooie]] on Jiggywikki
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Kazooie
Kazooie, as she appears in the N-Gang comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht".
Kazooie in the comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"
Full name Kazooie the Breegull[1]
Species Red-Crested Breegull
First appearance Banjo-Kazooie (1998, Banjo-Kazooie franchise)
N-Gang ("Freeze Frame", cameo) (1999, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Challenger Pack 3) (2019)
Portrayed by Chris Sutherland (1998–present)[2]

Kazooie is one of the main characters from the Banjo-Kazooie franchise, first appearing in Banjo-Kazooie for the Nintendo 64, where she serves as Banjo's partner. She is a red crested bird with a yellow bill and legs and green eyes, and is a member of a fictional species of birds called the Breegull. As a playable duo, Banjo and Kazooie appear together in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the third Fighters Pass DLC character.

Kazooie is owned by Rare, a former second-party developer for Nintendo. In 2002, Rare was sold to Microsoft, and the rights of Kazooie, Banjo and Conker were transferred to the company.

History[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing[edit]

Although Kazooie is absent from Diddy Kong Racing, she is mentioned in the instruction manual[3] and official Nintendo Player's Guide, prior to her debut in a video game. An additional nod to her is featured in the form of a kazoo being played during Banjo's segment of the opening title sequence, though it is absent from Banjo's theme on the character select screen. This segment is still included in the remake, Diddy Kong Racing DS, despite Banjo's absence.

N-Gang[edit]

"Freeze Frame"[edit]

Banjo and Kazooie make a brief cameo at the end of the N-Gang comic "Freeze Frame", where they are seen celebrating alongside other Nintendo characters.

"N-Gang vs. Nintendo"[edit]

Banjo and Kazooie's appearance in the comic

Kazooie appears alongside Banjo in the 2000 N-Gang comic "N-Gang vs. Nintendo", where they play on the same soccer camp team with Wario, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, and Lanky Kong.

"Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"[edit]

Kazooie makes a brief cameo at the end of the N-Gang comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht", where she is seen at a Christmas party with other Nintendo characters.

Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]

Artworks for Kazooie, along with Banjo and other Banjo-Kazooie characters, make an appearance in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

BanjoKazooieEmblem.png
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Banjo & Kazooie
Banjo & Kazooie artwork for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (downloadable)
Special moves
Neutral:  Egg Firing / Breegull Blaster
Side:  Wonderwing
Up:  Shock Spring Jump
Down:  Rear Egg
Final Smash:  The Mighty Jinjonator
Battle entrance
Banjo appears from a Jiggy-shaped portal with Kazooie, bowing.
SmashWiki article: Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)

Kazooie, alongside Banjo, was announced as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11 (PST). Ultimate marks their first non-cameo appearance in a new game since Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie, which was released for the Xbox 360 in 2010, as well as the duo's first appearance on a Nintendo console since Banjo-Pilot. Banjo & Kazooie were released on September 4, 2019 (PST) as part of Challenger Pack 3.

In the duo's reveal trailer, a Jiggy bounces across the floor as Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and King K. Rool are lounging in Donkey Kong's tree house, causing them to look outside the window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo & Kazooie. It is then revealed to be Duck Hunt playing a prank, in the same manner as King Dedede pretending to be K. Rool in the latter's reveal trailer. Banjo & Kazooie then appear from the sky, knocking Duck Hunt out of frame, with Kazooie holding her namesake instrument, the kazoo. Kazooie and Banjo appear in Sephiroth's reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.

Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, though they also sport a few original attacks. Spiral Mountain, the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are a heavyweight fighter, being heavier than Link, Yoshi, Captain Falcon, and Mii Gunner, but lighter than Wario, Ike, Ridley, Simon, and Richter, while having the same weight as Snake and R.O.B.

When Kirby copies Banjo & Kazooie, his backpack has a plush toy version of Kazooie inside.

Unused appearances[edit]

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

The Banjo and Kazooie poster originally found in DK's Tree House in Donkey Kong 64.
Banjo and Kazooie's cameo in an early build of Donkey Kong 64

Both Banjo and Kazooie made a cameo in early versions of Donkey Kong 64, but were ultimately cut from the final game. Their faces were going to appear on a shower stall in DK's Tree House.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Palutena's Guidance[edit]

Banjo & Kazooie share this stock conversation with all other Fighters Pass characters. It was originally used for Mewtwo, Lucas, Roy, Ryu, Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, who are downloadable fighters in that game.

  • Pit: Who is THAT?
  • Palutena: I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
  • Viridi: It must be an intruder from another dimension!
  • Pit: Whoever it is, the goal remains the same: to fight and win!

Spirit[edit]

Spirit
#1337 Banjo & Kazooie
Banjo & Kazooie spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Series/game Banjo-Kazooie Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Classic Mode as Banjo & Kazooie

Official website[edit]

  • The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Kazooie.
  • Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack Falco in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack Falco in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Kazooie firing an egg in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Kazooie firing an egg in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Screenshot from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters

    Screenshot from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters

  • Artwork with shadow

    Artwork with shadow

  • Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo

    Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カズーイ[?]
Kazūi 		Possibly derived from Katsuhito Yamauchi (山やま内うち克かつ仁ひと), Hiroshi Yamauchi's son and father of Banjō Yamauchi, from whom Banjo takes his name. This was rumored after Gregg Mayles confirmed the origin of Banjo's name but did not confirm Kazooie's name being based on Katsuhito's.[citation needed]
Chinese 小笛[?]
Xiǎodí 		Literally "small flute"
阿卡 (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)[?]
Ākǎ 		In Chinese, adding an 「阿」 in front of a given name makes it a diminutive form.
French Kazooie[?] -
German Kazooie[?] -
Italian Kazooie[?] -
Korean 카주이[?]
Kaju'i 		Kazooie
Russian Казуи[?]
Kazui 		Kazooie
Spanish Kazooie[?] -

Trivia[edit]

DK's portrait in Banjo-Kazooie.
Donkey Kong's portrait in a prototype version of Banjo-Kazooie.
  • A portrait of Donkey Kong appeared in prototype versions of Banjo-Kazooie.[4]
  • Prior to Banjo and Kazooie's inclusions in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, they were among the most requested Super Smash Bros. characters of all time. A Rare employee wrote on their website in 2009, that although they had not been considered for Super Smash Bros., many Rare franchise trophies were originally in Super Smash Bros. Melee.[5] Vice President of Microsoft's gaming division, Phil Spencer, made a Tweet in 2015, stating "it would be cool" to see Banjo and Kazooie appear as DLC fighters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.[6] He doubled down on the comments in 2018, a year before Banjo and Kazooie's reveal in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ One of the answers during a question in Grunty's Furnace Fun in Banjo-Kazooie.
  2. ^ Credited in the sound test menu in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  3. ^ 1997. Diddy Kong Racing manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 24.
  4. ^ TCRF contributors. Prerelease:Banjo-Kazooie. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Lerako. Scribes – September 18th 2009. Rare Gamer. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Campbell, Even (April 3, 2015). Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says 'It Would Be Cool' to See Banjo in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. IGN. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  7. ^ Winslett, Ryan (March 21, 2018). Microsoft Is Willing To Put Banjo In Smash Bros.. Cinemablend. Retrieved May 30, 2024.

External links[edit]

Kazooie coverage on other NIWA wikis:
The English Wikipedia logo, for use on the Wikipedia template. Wikipedia has an article on Kazooie.
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