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{{quote|Whisking off maidens and throwing barrels around the place seven days a week, I was. That’s how I got where I am today, you know. Hard work.|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest}}
{{about|the character often recognized as the elderly form of the original Donkey Kong from the [[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong game]]|the character in general|[[Donkey Kong]]}}
 
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|image=[[File:Cranky Kong Artwork - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|300px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
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|full_name=Donkey Kong Sr.<ref>{{cite|quote=''Super Mario Kart'' is the only ''Mario Kart'' game to feature Donkey Kong Jr. Due to the success of ''Donkey Kong Country'', all future ''Mario Kart'' entries featured Donkey Kong, who is actually Donkey Kong Jr.’s son, with Cranky Kong, aka Donkey Kong Sr., canonically being the character featured in the original ''Donkey Kong'' game. Makes sense, right?|title=''Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics eGuide'', ''Super Mario Kart'' 16 Bits Tab}}</ref>
|image = [[Image:CrankyDKJUNGLE.jpg{{!}}250px]] <br>'''Cranky Kong''', not as active as he used to be.
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|first_appearance = ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]'' (as Donkey Kong)<br />''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' (as Cranky Kong)
|latest_appearance=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' (as Cranky Kong) (2023)<br>''[[Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition]]'' (as Donkey Kong) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|species = [[Kong]]
|latest_portrayal=[[Takashi Nagasako]] ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]–present) <br> [[Fred Armisen]] (English, 2023)
|affiliation = [[Kong Family]]
|latest_appearance = ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
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'''Cranky Kong''' is [[Donkey Kong]]'s fourth-wall breaking and constantly complaining and rambling grandfather. Cranky is the original Donkey Kong.
{{quote|You young apes wouldn't know a real adventure if it jumped up and bit you on the nose!|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle}}
'''Cranky Kong''' is a [[Kong]] who is depicted as a paternal figure to [[Donkey Kong]], though [[#Identity confusion|their exact relation varies]]. He is characterized by frequently breaking the [[fourth wall]] and constantly complaining and rambling (especially in [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]]-made games), although he proves to be a helpful sage in many situations, having been shown to possess much knowledge about the current location and its history and secrets.<ref>{{cite|quote=Have you been to see my husband Cranky? He complains a little, but he does know everything about this island.|author=Wrinkly Kong|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''|publisher=Nintendo|date=1995}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints!|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|date=1995|page=26|pulisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Rumor has it—and it might just be simian senility—that Cranky Kong covered all the levels and found everything in five hours and fifteen minutes!|author=Owsen, Dan, Terry Munson, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide|page=4|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|date=1996}}</ref>


== Biography ==
He is currently a widower, as his wife [[Wrinkly Kong]] is deceased (starting in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''). He is usually portrayed as the elderly form of the original Donkey Kong from the [[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'' arcade game]],<ref name=DKC>{{cite|quote=He groggily rolled over to see the familiar wrinkled, white-bearded, grouchy face of his old granddad "Cranky Kong" peering down at him. In his heyday, Cranky was the original Donkey Kong who battled Mario in several of his own games.|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|date=1994|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|pages=5-6}}</ref> and can be described as argumentative and bad-tempered, but with a heart of gold underneath his grumpy exterior. Cranky is usually a non-playable character, but he has made playable appearances in some games. His abilities and physical health vary greatly between games, from being unable to walk without two canes to being just as athletic as the other [[Kong]]s.
=== A Baby ===
''Main article: [[Baby Donkey Kong]]''<br>
In ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', Cranky Kong helped [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Peach]] free [[Baby Luigi]] from [[Kamek]]. Unlike [[Baby Bowser]] and [[Baby Wario]], he does not abandon Baby Mario and Baby Peach in favor of another group. Together, the babies managed to free the babies of the world and Baby Luigi. Please note that it is debated whether this is actually Cranky Kong.


=== The Main Ape ===
==History==
''Main article: [[Donkey Kong]]''
===Background===
According to the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' series, Cranky Kong is likely the original Donkey Kong from the arcade games. (although [[Nintendo]], who owns the Donkey Kong rights, has only recently supported this; originally they seemed to support that it's always been the current Donkey Kong). During his youthful prime, Cranky Kong kidnapped [[Pauline]], was kidnapped by [[Mario]], and even battled [[Stanley the Bugman]] in a greenhouse.
{{quote|Whisking off maidens and chucking barrels, seven days a week I was!|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)}}
{{main|Donkey Kong#Donkey Kong series}}
[[File:DKNESDonkeyKongPaulineArt.png|thumb|The original Donkey Kong with [[Pauline]]]]
According to [[#Identity confusion|various pieces of official media]], starting with ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong from the arcade games appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]''. During his youthful prime, Cranky Kong kidnapped [[Pauline]] and took her to a construction site, was kidnapped and trapped in a cage by [[Mario]], and even battled [[Stanley]] in various greenhouses. He also implies in one of his lectures to his grandson that his kidnapping of Pauline was consistent enough that he did so "seven days a week." Not counting the "Modern" mixes in the [[Game & Watch Gallery (series)|''Game & Watch Gallery'' series]] or a cameo in ''[[Mario Clash]]'', his final role as Donkey Kong was in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for Game Boy. He retired after he relinquished the name to his grandson.<ref>「1994年に発売された『ドンキーコング』（ゲームボーイ）を最後に、孫に“ドンキーコング”の名を譲り渡す。」 ("After the release of 'Donkey Kong' (Game Boy), he turned over the Donkey Kong name to his grandchild.") – {{cite|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo Online Magazine}}</ref>


[[Image:Cranky.jpg|thumb|right|'''Cranky Kong'''.]]
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
{{quote|Now, off you go!! See if you can't finish this ridiculous quest without my help!|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country}}
[[File:Cranky Kong DKC.png|thumb|left|Cranky Kong, as he originally appeared in ''Donkey Kong Country'']]
Cranky first appeared in his elderly form in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', in which he lives in a slightly rundown shack known as [[Cranky's Cabin]]. From here, Cranky gives randomly selected advice on the game's various items and locations, mostly pertaining to the first few levels, to the new Donkey Kong and his friend [[Diddy Kong]]. Unlike in the sequels, Cranky asks no fee for his bits of advice and can be consulted as many times as the player desires. Cranky also appears in the opening cutscene before the title screen, operating a phonograph that plays the theme song from the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of ''Donkey Kong'' atop a [[Construction Site|construction site]]. Donkey Kong disrupts his session by knocking him aside and dancing to a remixed version of the song Cranky was playing on the phonograph, which plays on a boombox he drops nearby, then the scene turns to a jungle. Cranky, irritated by this interruption, throws a [[TNT Barrel]] at Donkey Kong's boombox, destroying it.


=== Missin' the Old Days ===
In the game's manual, Cranky provides various commentary to try and discourage potential players from the game, such as claiming that the characters and items listed do not exist. Despite this, the back of the manual has a section titled "Cranky's Advice" where he gives some basic tips on the game.


Apparently after his defeat by Stanley the Bugman Cranky migrated to [[Donkey Kong Island]]; here he grew old and bitter.
Cranky Kong has an unused walking animation in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] version of the game, which would later be used in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version.<ref>{{cite|title=[[tcrf:Donkey Kong Country (SNES)#Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country (SNES) § Cranky Kong]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=October 31, 2017}}</ref>


Cranky's first appearance ''as'' Cranky was in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Here Cranky lives in a slightly rundown shack known as "[[Cranky's Cabin]]". From here, Cranky gives advice on the game's various items and locations to his son Donkey Kong and his friend [[Diddy Kong]].
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
{{quote|For just five bucks, you can buy my memoirs. What a dynamic and exciting life I've led. You'll be lucky to star in half as many games as I been.|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest}}
[[File:DKC2 Cranky Kong Artwork.jpg|thumb|Cranky Kong, in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'']]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Cranky sets up his [[Monkey Museum]] on [[Crocodile Isle]]. It appears as though, through his further aging, it has become more difficult to walk, as he stands with two canes. Once again, Cranky will give out information, this time for a price. In this game, Cranky also scatters several [[DK Coin|Video Game Hero Coin]]s throughout the game's various levels. Once [[King K. Rool|Kaptain K. Rool]] is defeated, Cranky will tally [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]]'s "hero status" by how many Video Game Hero Coins they have collected. ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' also introduced Cranky's wife, [[Wrinkly Kong]].


=== Almost a Villain ===
As in the previous game, he provides snide commentary throughout the manual, such as saying that the story is even worse than the previous game's, criticizing the various items in the game as "rubbish," and betting that most of the enemies listed are not actually in the game.


Though Cranky is not actually in ''Donkey Kong Country's'' Game Boy sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' he is the one that sets off the events of the game. Cranky, slightly jealous of Donkey and Diddy's success over the evil [[King K. Rool]] tricks them into making a bet with him; if Donkey and Diddy can reclaim Donkey's banana hoard from King K. Rool again, this time on an eight-bit system, he will admit that they are adequate gaming heroes. In the end Cranky ends up eating his words when Donkey and Diddy once again defeat K. Rool and the [[Kremling Krew]].
Cranky's role remains relatively the same in the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], although it was slightly expanded with a new sidequest. Cranky bought a racing ostrich he named [[Expresso]], which the Kongs can bulk up using [[golden feather]]s and race against other ostriches to try and achieve trophies in exchange for rewards from Cranky.


=== Monkey Museum Curator ===
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
[[Image:CrankykongCountry.gif|thumb|I can't believe you're still reading this! What you need is a good trashing!]]
{{quote|Here's my strategy guide for you..... Give it up now and save your monkey!|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!}}
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' Cranky sets up his "[[Monkey Museum]]" on [[Crocodile Isle]]. Once again Cranky will give out information, this time for a price. In this game Cranky also scatters several [[DK Coin]]s throughout the game's various. Once [[Kaptain K. Rool]] is defeated Cranky will tally [[Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]]'s "hero status" by how many DK Coins they have collected. ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' also introduced Cranky's wife and Donkey Kong's mother, [[Wrinkly Kong]].
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Cranky makes fewer appearances. A picture of Cranky is on a wall in the background of [[Wrinkly's Save Cave]]. In [[Swanky's Sideshow]], Cranky Kong acts as Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong]]'s opponent in various ball throwing [[minigame]]s. Cranky also appears at the end of the game to criticize Dixie and Kiddy's victory over [[KAOS]] and [[King K. Rool|Baron K. Roolenstein]], resulting in Dixie and Kiddy Kong approaching him ominously while he tries to avoid an inevitable beating by putting on glasses. At the end of the post-game cutscene, Cranky will appear in the background doing a few water-skiing tricks behind [[Funky Kong]], who pulls him with a motorboat. He eventually falls in water, but comes back to the surface holding up a sign which says "THE END" in runny ink. He is also top of the All-Time Greats list at the end of the game, having beat the game in 04:22 with 103%. If the player beats the game with the TUFST code activated, thereby attaining 105%, they will get a trophy of Cranky Kong in a black belt's outfit and will be named "Immortal Monkey!"


=== An Orphaned Ostrich ===
In the [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], Cranky runs several dojos, aptly named [[Cranky's Dojo]] to prepare for his self-purported "first" game, Cranky Kong Country. He wears a similar dojo outfit as in the original game's "Immortal Monkey!" trophy. In Cranky's Dojo, players gain the ability to play as a shield-wielding Cranky during a [[Bristles]] dodging minigame. Cranky's Dojo minigame must be beaten at least once to gain a [[Banana Bird]].


In the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' Cranky's role remains relatively the same as in the original game. Although a new sidequest involving Cranky was added to the game; it seems with the "fabulous fortune" he made in ''Donkey Kong Country'' Cranky bought a racing ostrich he names [[Expresso II|Expresso]]. After bulking up Expresso using [[feather]]s the Kongs can race Expresso for Cranky and try to get trophies for the grouchy old Kong in exchange for rewards.
====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''====
{{quote|They stopped paying my pension ages ago. Now I'm reduced to selling junk out of this old shack.|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country Returns}}
[[File:DKCRCrankyKongShop.png|250px|thumb|left|Cranky Kong's shop]]
Cranky appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. In the game, he runs [[Cranky Kong's Shop|a shop]] in each world and will often make sarcastic remarks over what Donkey and Diddy Kong buy. Aside from Donkey and Diddy, Cranky is the only Kong from the original trilogy to make a return appearance. According to him, the reason he made the shop was because his pension was revoked, so he has to sell items to make money. Unlike in previous games, he does not directly break the fourth wall, though he makes more subtle comments about the game's structure.


=== An Enemy Again ===
To buy items in Cranky Kong's shop, the player needs to have [[Banana Coin]]s. In his shop, there are [[Extra Life Balloon]]s bundled into groups of 1, 3, and 7 balloons. There is also a [[Heart Boost]], which gives Donkey or Diddy the ability to have three [[heart]]s for the duration of one level, [[Banana Juice]], which gives limited invincibility, and [[Squawks the Parrot]], who helps the Kongs collect undiscovered [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Puzzle Pieces]] in levels. There is also a [[key]] for sale, which gives access to the locked path in each world.


In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' Cranky's are more or less cameos. In [[Swanky's Sideshow]] Cranky Kong acts as Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong]]'s opponent in various ball throwing mini-games. Cranky also appears at the end of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'' to criticize Dixie and Kiddy's victory over [[KAOS]] and [[Baron K. Roolenstein]]. If players manage to get the game's "best" ending Cranky will do a few water-skiing tricks before holding up a sign which says "THE END" in runny ink. He is also top of the All-Time Greats list at the end of the game, having beat the game in 04:22 with 103%. If the player beats the game with the TUFST code activated, thereby attaining 105%, they will get a trophy of Cranky Kong in a black belt's outfit and will be named the 'Immortal Monkey!'.
====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
[[File:DKCrankyAngry.png|200px|thumb|Cranky Kong with Donkey Kong in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'']]
Cranky Kong is a playable partner character in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port of the same name]], marking the first time he is fully playable in a ''Donkey Kong Country'' game (his role as shopkeeper filled by Funky Kong). Cranky is able to use his cane to bounce upward, as well as on spikes, and defeat certain enemies that the other Kongs cannot. His cane can also be utilized while underwater, using a move called the Cane Swipe to attack and take down enemies that cannot be defeated by a simple [[Corkscrew (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)|corkscrew]] move, such as [[Pufftup]]s and [[Sea Urchin]]s. Despite the cane's capabilities, it cannot be used to collapse unsound underwater structures, balancing it in relation to the corkscrew action. Cranky's [[Popgun|Denture Popgun]] has unlimited ammo of dentures, which can be shot at enemies in order to stun them for a brief period of time. Cranky's use of his cane as a pogo stick to attack enemies is similar to the method of attack used by {{wp|Scrooge McDuck}}, the main protagonist of Disney's ''{{wp|DuckTales}}'', in a {{wp|DuckTales (video game)|video game adaptation}} of his show that [[Capcom]] produced for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and [[Game Boy]].


=== Training ===
''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' is the only game in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series where Cranky does not have any written dialogue.


In the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'' Cranky runs several dojos, aptly named [[Cranky's Dojo]] to prepare for his "First" game, Cranky Kong Country. In Cranky's Dojo players can gain the ability to play as a shield wielding Cranky during a [[Bristles]] dodging mini-game. Cranky's Dojo mini-game must be beaten at least once to gain a [[Banana Bird]].
===''Club Nintendo''===
===="Donkey Kong Country"====
He also appeared in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong Country (comic)|Donkey Kong Country]]". He is the first one to discover that King K. Rool has stolen the Kongs' [[banana hoard]], which follows the story of the game. Cranky's appearance in the comic differs slightly from his standard look, as he is wearing a blue shirt instead of a gray or brown one.


=== The Mad Scientist ===
===="Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24"====
In the comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", published in the same magazine, he supported Donkey, Diddy, Dixie and Kiddy on their mission to save the [[Earth]] from being pulled away from the sun by a giant [[UFO]]. It was his idea to carry on negotiations with the aliens so they would release the Earth. The [[Mr. President|President of the United States]] puts a space shuttle at the Kongs' disposal, and Cranky is the one to navigate it. He beams Donkey, Diddy and Dixie into the UFO and stays in the Kongs' space shuttle meanwhile. When their mission succeeds, he navigates the space shuttle back to Earth, where the Kongs are being hailed by the people. Euphorically, Cranky tries to kiss a random girl, much to her disgust. After returning to their jungle, Cranky gets in trouble with his wife Wrinkly because of this. During the events of this story, Cranky did not show much of his grouchy traits as often discovered in the games, but instead appears as a helpful person.


Cranky's next appearance would be in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. Here Cranky has seemingly taken up science as a hobby; [[Cranky's Lab]] can be found in every area of ''Donkey Kong 64'' except [[Hideout Helm]]. At Cranky's Lab the Kongs can pay for several potions that can give them new powers and abilities. Also if the Kongs manage to collect fifteen [[Banana Medal]]s Cranky will allow them to play ''[[Jetpac]]'', an early Rare game. The Kongs must beat the ''Jetpac'' game in order to obtain the [[Rareware Coin]]. Cranky also acts as the Kongs coach during their boxing match against [[King Krusha K. Rool]].
===''Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special''===
[[File:DKJAS Cranky Kong 6 fingers.png|thumb|200px|Cranky is angered by Pauline's book.]]
Cranky is featured in the ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special]]'' comic "The Big Banana Robbery". At the beginning of the comic, Cranky yells at sleeping Donkey Kong and invites him to check the empty Banana Hoard. As Donkey Kong heads off to find the missing bananas and rescue the missing Diddy Kong, Cranky stays behind, saying he "can't be bothered" to help.


=== More Training ===
Cranky later stars in the comic "A Blast From The Past". While uncloging a pipe at his treehouse, Cranky is disrupted by [[Ace investigative reporter|a human reporter]], who introduces himself by asking Cranky if he remembers anything about [[Pauline]]. Recalling it as having happened "a long time ago," Cranky proceeds to tell the tale of when he last saw her.
[[Image:Crankya.jpg|thumb|left|Cranky as he appears in ''DK: King of Swing''.]]
In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' Cranky Kong, along with ghost of his wife Wrinkly, teaches Donkey Kong (and thus the player) how to use the games unique controls. Cranky, along with [[Candy Kong]], is the only Kong who is not playable in ''DK: King of Swing's'' Jungle Jam mode.


=== Even More Training ===
In a flashback, a [[Donkey Kong|younger Cranky Kong]] is climbing a construction site, telling Pauline it is "something [he] saw in a movie once." The commotion attracts a nearby [[Electrician|electrician]], who tries to rescue Pauline. Donkey Kong throws a [[Barrel|barrel]] at the individual, but he manages to get to the top of the construction site. Donkey Kong hits him with another barrel, but the electrician gets back up yet another time and taunts Donkey Kong, who retaliates by throwing ton of barrels at him and seemingly knocking the man out of sight.
Cranky once again appears in [[Donkey Kong Jungle Climber]]. He teaches DK and Diddy how to play the game, and also appears in various levels to teach them moves. Cranky has a very strangely active and good-tempered role in this game, as he follows DK and Diddy and [[Xananab]] through the various islands. He also tells the characters what they can do with the various Banana Coins, DK Coins, and Oil Barrels he finds throughout the levels once they are collected.


=== Barrel Blasting ===
Donkey Kong is concerned, saying he did not want to harm the man. The electrician pops out of the barrel Donkey is holding, scaring him. A furious Pauline kicks Donkey Kong, adominishing him for his antics and promising to get even.
[[Image:CrankyJet.jpg|thumb|right|Cranky as he appears in [[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''.]]
Cranky appears in [[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]] as a secret character, unlocked by playing Candy's Challenges, Challenge 24, and winning. He has oddly high stats, and is a rival to [[King K. Rool]]. Contrary to popular belief, this is his not first North American playable appearance, as he was playable in the Cranky's Dojo minigame in the GBA version of ''Donkey Kong Country 3''. He was also playable in the Japan-only ''[[Donkey Konga 3]]''.


=== Other Appearances ===
Finishing his tale, Cranky said the event made him get out of the city. The reporter goads him into telling more by showing Pauline got movie and book deals out of her side of the story, whose unflatering depictions of Cranky make him furious. Cranky claims to have the ugly truth about Pauline, starting his new tales with the words "The first time I carried her to the top of a building..." before the story ends.


[[Image: Cranky3.jpg|thumb|right|Cranky as he appears in ''Donkey Konga 2''.]]
===''Donkey Kong Land'' series===
While Cranky does not physically appear in any of the ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games, the instruction booklet for the first ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' explains that the game happens owing to Cranky. Jealous of Donkey and Diddy's victory over [[King K. Rool]], Cranky attracts them into a bet, stating that if they can reclaim Donkey's [[banana hoard]] from King K. Rool once again, this time on an [[Game Boy|8-bit system]], he will admit that they are adequate gaming heroes. In the end, Cranky retracts his doubts when Donkey and Diddy once again defeat K. Rool and the [[Kremling Krew]].


Cranky also appears in the ''[[Donkey Konga]]'' series, though he is only playable in the series' third installment, ''[[Donkey Konga 3]]''. Cranky makes a small cameo in the background of one of Donkey Kong's stages in the game ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
Additionally, the instruction booklet for ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' accidentally states that "Even old Cranky charges for his words of wisdom", having copied and pasted the line directly from the ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' manual.<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Land 2'' instruction booklet|date=1996|page=12|language=en|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>


== Appearances in Other Media ==
===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''===
[[File:Rumble Jungle Illustration - Kongs and Squawks.jpg|thumb|left|Cranky Kong with Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong and [[Squawks]], from ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'']]
Cranky Kong appears in the 1995 novel ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'', accompanying Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong across the island to reach [[Big Ape City]]. At the beginning of the novel Cranky Kong expresses his disapproval about Diddy Kong flying in [[Funky Kong]]'s [[Jumbo Barrel|barrel plane]], complaining that "if apes were meant to fly, they'd have wings," and "there's nowhere any self-respecting ape would want to go that he can't get to on his own two hairy feet." After Funky Kong leaves in his plane, the Kongs find that he has accidentally left his walkie talkie with Donkey Kong. Trying to contact him, the Kongs hear that his plane is being attacked by "[[Hogwash the Flying Pig|flying pigs]]" near Big Ape City, and that he is going to crash.


Pre-Cranky Donkey Kong also appeared in the ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'' and a few episodes of ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''. Whether this was Cranky or simply the current [[Donkey Kong]] is unknown.
Donkey Kong and Diddy immediately decide to travel to the city on foot. Cranky Kong doubts that they are capable, although he wishes to join them so that they do not have to "go off on another adventure alone." After reaching [[Tree Top Town]] on the edge of the jungle, Cranky Kong trips over a vine after insisting to take the lead, which triggers an alarm that alerts the [[Kremling]]s. Attacking alongside Donkey Kong and Diddy, Cranky uses his cane to slam several Kremlings on their feet, which sent them "hobbling into the bushes." An illustration also shows him swinging on a vine.


[[Image:CartoonCranky.jpg|thumb|left|Cranky as he appears in the Donkey Kong Country show.]]
After the Kongs are guided through a mountain's caves by [[Squawks]], they reach the skyline of Big Ape City. Cranky says to Donkey Kong that "I haven't been here since I was your age[...] I remember battling a short plumber named [[Mario]]", which suggests that Big Ape City is the location of the original [[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'']] arcade game. They find that the city has been overrun by Kremlings, who are building a large factory. Cranky Kong notably complains several times, being reluctant to continue while they are trying to locate Funky Kong's prison cell. In an illustration, Cranky Kong is even shown to be unimpressed when Donkey Kong uses a [[TNT Barrel]] to open the prison door lock.


Cranky was also a main character on the [[Donkey Kong Country (show)|Donkey Kong Country television series]]. Here Cranky was as grouchy and bitter as he was in the games, he was also Donkey Kong's father. However, he's far less arrogant then in the video games. On the show, instead of living in a cabin on the ground like in the games, Cranky instead lives in a cabin on a tree-top village, similar to ones seen in the area [[Vine Valley]] from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' game. On the show, Cranky was also seen to be adept at potion-making and magic, a trait later carried on into the games.
While battling some Kremlings who had heard the loud explosion, [[Kritter]] tries to take Cranky Kong hostage. He shouts "stop your assault or the old ape gets it!" Cranky Kong instead elbows Kritter in the stomach, and says "I was stomping on the likes of you when you were knee-high to a salamander!". After Funky's plane is found in the factory's cargo room, Donkey Kong and Diddy both leave to retrieve a part to repair the plane, and to turn off the factory's defense system. Cranky Kong is left to keep Funky Kong company while he repairs the plane, and Cranky tells "story after story" about his youth. After the plane is repaired, the Kongs all board (although Cranky Kong is reluctant as he "hates" flying), and they escape through a hole in the factory wall created by a TNT Barrel. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong manage to plant [[King K. Rool]]'s zeppelin with TNT Barrels, which falls and destroys the Kremling's factory. Cranky Kong shares a laugh with the other Kongs as they fly back home to their [[DK's Tree House|treehouse]].


He also appeared in the [[Club Nintendo]] comic "[[Donkey Kong Country (comic)|Donkey Kong Country]]". He is the first one to discover that King K. Rool has stolen the Kongs' Banana Hoard, which follows the story of the game. Cranky's appearance in the comic differs slightly from his standard look, as he is wearing a blue shirt instead of a gray or brown one.
===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
[[File:Cranky Kong DKCTV shot.png|thumb|Cranky as he appears in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' show]]
Cranky was also a main character on the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'']] television series produced by [[Nelvana]] and [[Nintendo]], where he was voiced by [[Aron Tager]]. Here, Cranky was as grouchy and bitter as he was in the games, while also being far less arrogant and not breaking the fourth wall nearly as often. The white hair he has in the games is replaced by large white eyebrows, though he still has his beard. In addition, his sweater-vest is now a bluish-gray, and he sometimes appears without his cane, unlike in the games.


Cranky got his own [[Figurines|action figure]] in the late 90's due to the popularity of the DKC TV show.
On the show, instead of living in a cabin on the ground like in the games, Cranky instead lives in a cabin on a tree-top village, similar to ones seen in the area [[Vine Valley (world)|Vine Valley]] from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' game, which doubles as a shelter for the [[Crystal Coconut]]. On the show, Cranky was also shown to be adept at potion-making and magic, a trait later carried over into the games. In one episode, it is revealed that he was once best friends with King K. Rool until the crocodile cheated during a bet, which turned their friendship into a bitter rivalry.


==Original Identity Controversy==
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
It has been disputed by fans whether or not Cranky Kong is truly the original Donkey Kong, and if he is DK's father or grandfather. The original versions of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series indicated that Cranky is DK's grandfather, and that he was the star of the first Donkey Kong game. Donkey Kong 64 on the other hand, made by the same company, indicated that Cranky Kong was Donkey Kong's father. Later on, in the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong series, it stated that Donkey Kong has always been the main character. To add to this confusion, Donkey Kong's Super Mario Baseball bio claimed that Cranky Kong is an ancestor of his, and was the one who kidnapped Pauline. The remake of Donkey Kong Country 3 stated that Cranky Kong's first starring-game would be a game called Cranky Kong Country, though he may have meant the first game he would be playable in, as the original Donkey Kong was never playable.
{{quote|I’ve perfected another of my potions, Donkey/Diddy/Lanky/Tiny/Chunky, and it’s yours for just 3/5/7 coins. You won't get much further without it, so I suggest you pay up.|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong 64}}
Cranky Kong returns in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', having taken up science. [[Cranky's Lab]] can be found in every area of ''Donkey Kong 64'' except [[Hideout Helm]]. At Cranky's Lab, the Kongs can pay Professor Cranky for several potions that can give them new powers and abilities. Also, if the Kongs manage to collect fifteen [[Banana Medal]]s, he will allow them to play ''[[Jetpac]]'', the first published computer game of {{wp|Ultimate Play The Game}} (Rare's direct predecessor). The Kongs must beat the ''Jetpac'' game in order to obtain the [[Rareware Coin]]. Cranky also acts as the Kongs' coach during their boxing match against [[King K. Rool|King "Krusha" K. Rool]].


== Trophy Information from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ==
Once again, he makes comments throughout the instruction booklet, such as insulting the games' formulaic approach and hoping that an arcade-inspired level design he submitted ("The Great Girder Grapple") was included as a bonus. When presenting his own character profile, he insists on being called '''Professor Cranky Kong'''.<ref>{{cite|quote='''Professor Cranky Kong''' Yep, you read it right, sonny! It’s Professor Cranky now, and you’d better show your elders some respect, as I’m your only hope in defeating those rancid reptiles.|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|date=1999|page=9}}</ref>
[[Image:Cranky kong trophy.jpg|thumb|right|100px]]
''A village chief and bitter old codger. Cranky uses his extensive knowledge and wisdom to provide helpful hints. He has also made appearances in a white lab coat as a potion-dealing chemist, granting the Kongs special abilities. Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast features Cranky as a playable character for the first time.''


== Quotes ==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
The various quotes of Cranky Kong.
Throughout the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Cranky Kong makes a cameo appearance in the background of [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]], where his silhouette can be seen pacing back and forth in his cabin near that of his rocking chair. The stage is accessible in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


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Cranky often appears in the form of a collectible item. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he appears as both a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] and a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]; the sticker depicts his ''Donkey Konga 3 JP'', and can be equipped to any fighter to boost the power of indirect special moves by 7. Cranky's trophy falsely states that his first playable appearance is in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'', when it is actually ''Donkey Konga 3 JP''. Another trophy of Cranky appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''. Cranky appears as a primary, ace, attack-type [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', using his artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. In his spirit battle, the player fights a white-furred Donkey Kong on the Kongo Jungle stage in its Omega form with a Slumber Floor effect. The music during the fight is "Opening - Donkey Kong", referencing the fact that he was the Donkey Kong appearing in the original arcade game, and the opening to the original ''Donkey Kong Country'' where he is associated with the theme.


=== In Video Games ===
Cranky Kong is also alluded to in Solid Snake's codec call about Donkey Kong, where Colonel Roy Campbell mentioned that the Donkey Kong who fought Mario in an "epic battle" (referring to the arcade release of Donkey Kong) was the current one's grandfather, with Snake also calling the current one "a chip off the old block" upon learning that the current one also was a rival of Mario, to certain extent.


==== In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ====
===''Donkey Konga'' series===
Cranky also appears in the ''[[Donkey Konga (series)|Donkey Konga]]'' series, though he is only playable in the series' third installment, ''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]''. This is the first game where Cranky is a playable character.
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* I can't believe it. You trampled all over Gnawty. Give me that giant banana. I will take care of it for you. Come on, get going. You can't rest yet.
===''DK'' series===
====''DK: King of Swing''====
[[File:Cranky Kong DKKoS artwork.jpg|thumb|left|x180px|Cranky, as he appears in ''DK: King of Swing'']]
In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' Cranky Kong, along with the ghost of his wife Wrinkly, teaches Donkey Kong how to use the games unique controls in [[Cranky's Lectures]]. Cranky, along with [[Candy Kong]], are the only Kongs who are not playable in ''DK: King of Swing's'' Jungle Jam mode.
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* You sure showed that stupid bird who's boss. Good, that's another banana back. Now go down to Vine Valley and find the others.
====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
[[File:CrankyDKJUNGLE.jpg|thumb|Cranky, as he appears in ''DK: Jungle Climber'']]
Cranky once again appears in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. He teaches DK and Diddy how to play the game, and also appears in various levels to instruct them on new moves, power-ups, and collectibles. Cranky has a very active involvement in this game, as he follows DK, Diddy and [[Xananab]] throughout the various islands. He also makes announcements to tell the characters what they can do with the various [[Banana Coin]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, and [[oil barrel]]s they collect throughout the levels, as well as tracking their game completion. Cranky's namesake personality is substantially diminished, having a more good-natured, wise, and altruistic persona.  
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* Well, you told him to buzz off. You looked in trouble for a while. Come on, hand it over. I will take that banana for you. Make sure you wrap up warm. I have got a feeling you'll need to.
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
Cranky appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' as a playable character, unlocked by completing Challenge 24 of Candy's Challenges. All three of his stats are rated four stars out of a possible five. His rival is [[King K. Rool]], who has the same stats as him. His stats essentially mean that he has high stats all around. He also has his own race course, [[Cranky's Temple]].


* Are my old eyes playing tricks? I'm sure I have seen that beaver before. Where could it have been? Grab the banana and give it to me. Head down the mountain to the factory.
Cranky Kong also hosts [[Cranky's Flight School]], a mode that serves as a tutorial to the game.


* Oh dear! Call that tin can a boss? Surely [[King K. Rool|K.ROOL]] can come up with better than that, maybe a bucket or perhaps a really nasty fridge! Come on, you are nearly there now. Just Chimp Caverns to go.
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
While Cranky Kong himself does not appear in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', a [[Rabbid]] in his likeness known as [[Rabbid Cranky]] appears in the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] add-on.


* It's just like the old days, reusing the boss, changing it's color and pretending it is completely new. That's it, only [[King K. Rool|K.ROOL]] left to beat. Come on, let's go and kick his scaly butt!
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', one of the streets in [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]] is named "Cranky Avenue".


* Donkey, I've had enough! That tie - turn it down!
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
{{quote|All right, [[Mario|tough guy]]. You want [[Kong army|my army]] so badly? Defeat [[Donkey Kong|my son]] in the [[Great Ring of Kong]]!|Cranky Kong|The Super Mario Bros. Movie}}
[[File:CrankyKongTSMBM.png|thumb|right|Cranky Kong's appearance in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'']]
Cranky Kong appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', voiced by [[Fred Armisen]] in the English version, his first direct appearance in ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' media. He is the ruler of the [[Donkey Kong Island|Jungle Kingdom]], and commander of his own army, the great [[Kong army]]. In this depiction, Cranky Kong is adorned with an Inca-styled crown and outfit, and unlike his game depiction, does not have wrinkles on his mouth. He is also depicted as being [[Donkey Kong]]'s father, and his personality is altered somewhat from his behavior in the games.


* They can't keep this level of graphics up for much longer! We used to be lucky if we only got three shades of grey, let alone any real colors!
Threatened by [[Bowser]]'s impending attack on the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toad]] arrive at Cranky Kong's throne to ask for his Kong army to assist in their battle. Cranky Kong turns down the offer, as Peach pleads that the Jungle Kingdom would be next to fall if the Mushroom Kingdom was to be taken over. Mario insists despite Cranky Kong ridiculing him, and finally concedes and promises to aid them in their battle only if Mario successfully defeats his best warrior and son, Donkey Kong.


* Look!...look at this!...as I rock, my beard swings! Waste of frames in my opinion!
At the [[Great Ring of Kong]], Cranky watches the battle from a gold throne alongside Peach and Toad. He is shown to be annoyed at Donkey Kong's antics and show-off personality, at one point telling him to stop flexing his pec muscles. Despite that, he cheers his son on through his continued hits on Mario, but is surprised and upset when Mario defeats Donkey Kong using the [[Cat Mario|cat power-up]]. A defeated Cranky Kong agrees to lend his army to Princess Peach. He is shown in the following scene breaking up a second fight between Mario and Donkey Kong before it begins.


==== In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ====
The Kong army, with Cranky Kong leading, take on [[Rainbow Road]] in [[kart]]s headed to [[Bowser's Castle]]. [[Bowser]] receives prior knowledge of this attempted raid from his [[Koopa General]], prompting Bowser to send out an ambush squad of [[Koopa Troopa]]s on karts. The Koopas overtake the main characters, with the Koopa General, apparently killing Mario and Donkey Kong, devastating Cranky Kong. He is then captured and trapped alongside the Kongs in Bowser's Castle, trapped in a cage suspended over lava. In a conversation between Donkey Kong and Mario shortly after this scene, Donkey Kong reveals his strained relationship with Cranky where he feels like he can never make his father proud, and feels like he constantly lets him down. Towards the film's end, Cranky Kong is rescued from the cage by Donkey Kong and Cranky warmly tells him he has earned the right to show off his pecs, though Donkey Kong declines and promises to do it "definitely later".
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* All right. If you somehow get back safely from this and bring back that good-for-nothing Donkey with you, I'll admit that maybe you have what it takes after all. But if you don't there will never be more than cheap cameo roles for you in the future, my boy.
===Unused appearances===
====''Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers''====
Cranky Kong was set to appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers]]'', where he had a set of challenges the player could partake in.


==== In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' ====
====''Diddy Kong Pilot''====
{{quote|Before we start, let{{sic}} get a few things straight... you are racing for the pride of Team Kong, don't let us down... I did not suffer those interminable amounts of monotonous gameplay for you to blow it all now. Each [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)#Race courses|cup]] is made up of four races... If you win that then you need to go head to head against a Kremling to show them who is boss.. Look out for the Target Balloons... shoot them and a secret boost will appear... fly through it and something special will happen.. Think you can handle it? I very much doubt it.|Cranky Kong|2003 build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''}}
[[File:DKP11.jpg|thumb|left|Cranky Kong in Hatch Match in the 2001 build of ''Diddy Kong Pilot'']]
Cranky is playable in every build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]''. In the Space World 2000 build, Cranky Kong piloted an old-fashioned plane with a red and light brown color scheme. Cranky Kong did not wear his spectacles and instead wore a pair of earmuffs over his head. Cranky Kong was mentioned in [[King K. Rool|Kamikaze K. Rool's]] story, "K. Rool's Gold", as having tried and failed to get the treasure of El Dorado. Cranky Kong was still a pilot in the [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|2001 version]]. He retained his earmuffs and lack of glasses, but now flew a more advanced orange and yellow plane.


* So you've reached the bonus game then, have you? It's not a simple game of questions and answers this time though! Now you've got to beat yours truly if you want to win any prizes!
In the 2003 build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]'', Cranky is not initially a playable pilot. Instead, Cranky talks to Team Kong and the unlockable Team [[Kremling|Krem]] both before and after they start a cup or a new mode. Cranky encourages the former team to win races, but openly criticizes the latter. Cranky is one of the unlockable characters, and he can be obtained after he is beaten on every track in a one-on-one race while collecting all his [[Silver Coin|Coins]]. The character select screen for Team Cranky shows four different portraits for Cranky. Cranky now wears his usual spectacles instead of earmuffs and pilots a blue and brown biplane. He has the highest speed and acceleration of the other characters, and is lightweight. In the final iteration, ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Pilot|Banjo-Pilot]]'', Cranky's biplane was used by [[jiggywikki:Mumbo Jumbo|Mumbo Jumbo]], but [[Bottles]] is the character that inherited Cranky stat spread and spot as the final unlockable character. Bottles also serves the same role that Cranky had in ''Banjo-Pilot''
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* You fraudster! I'm off to consult my lawyers about this!
==General information==
===Development===
[[File:Grandpa Kong DKatGB.jpg|Grandpa Kong|thumb|upright=0.85]]
The pitch that would lead to ''Donkey Kong Country'', ''[[List of Donkey Kong Country pre-release and unused content|Donkey Kong and the Golden Bananas]]'', featured a character named '''Grandpa Kong''', who was a white-furred bearded Kong who looked very similar to Donkey Kong himself. Due to [[Donkey Kong Jr.]]'s presence in the pitch, it seems that the idea of him being the original arcade Donkey Kong had not yet been written. Throughout ''Donkey Kong Country''{{'}}s development, the character would eventually be retooled to his current appearance, but unused dialogue found in the game's data suggests Cranky was initially written as a more kindly and friendly individual.<ref>{{cite|title=[[tcrf:Donkey Kong Country (SNES)#Greetings|Donkey Kong Country (SNES) § Greetings]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=May 14, 2018}}</ref> Cranky Kong's dialogue in the final game and instruction manual was primarily written by [[Gregg Mayles]],<ref>{{cite|quote=Here's some of my [''Donkey Kong Country 2''] Cranky script.|url=x.com/Ghoulyboy/status/669612104433967105|title=Post|author=Mayles, Gregg|date=November 25, 2015|publisher=X|accessdate=February 7, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20151224013549/https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/669612104433967105}}</ref> with some lines contributed by [[Tim Stamper]].<ref>{{cite|quote=I wrote most of those, [Tim Stamper] did a few too. Cranky originally threatening a 'thrashing' rather than a 'trashing', but no-one in the US understood what that was<!--period isn't in post-->|author=Mayles, Gregg|url=x.com/Ghoulyboy/status/964595629577195520|title=Post|publisher=X|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=May 14, 2018|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210531044139/https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/964595629577195520}}</ref>


* Get out of my tent now, you cheeky ape!! Wait till I tell your parents.
===Physical appearance===
{{quote|My muscles, my strength, my face! I'm not a stud muffin anymore!|Cranky Kong|Ape Foo Young}}
Compared to his appearances in the original ''Donkey Kong'' and its two sequels (where he greatly resembled the current Donkey Kong), Cranky Kong appears to have become thinner, more diminutive, and much less muscular over the years, with his fur also becoming slightly darker. He bears facial proportions much like those of his grandson, though his head is smooth on top, his lips are more wrinkled, and he wears thick glasses with black frames. He has also grown a thick, white beard which obscures most of his torso, due to the fact that he always stands with a heavy slouch. Beneath his beard, Cranky Kong wears a taupe sweater-vest (green in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Country 3'') as his only garment. Finally, Cranky always carries an ordinary-looking wooden cane with him (though he held two in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Country 3''). His trademark pose involves him standing on both feet with a heavy slouch, his cane in one hand, and the other arm resting on his back. In addition, his gameplay in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' suggests that he might wear dentures.


==== In Instruction Books ====
===Personality===
Cranky is generally depicted as curmudgeonly and bitter, always making sarcastic remarks about various things, pointing out flaws in the other [[Kong]]s (particularly [[Donkey Kong]]) or even the very games he appears in, and complaining about everything he does not like. He is also rather cocky, claiming himself to be among the best video game icons ever, and that he is and always will be better than his grandson despite his old and frail state. His arrogance is countered by his poor sportsmanship however. ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' shows Cranky to be misogynistic in towards of [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] whenever she and/or [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] visit him in the [[Monkey Museum]].<ref>{{cite|quote=[[Dixie Kong|Girl heroes]] in video games, pah. I can't believe it! The main character should be really muscle-bound and carry a gun, [[Helicopter Spin|not twirl their hair round!]]|author=Cranky Kong, [[Monkey Museum]]|date=November 21, [[List of games by date#1995|1995]]|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|accessdate=July 8th, 2024}}</ref> Aside from this, Cranky Kong is also known to display traits of stereotypical elders, such as constantly demanding sleep. Cranky can be benevolent and heroic when the situation calls for it, such as how he helps DK and his friends take back [[Donkey Kong Island]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. Cranky sometimes asks DK for help, or allows him take over in situations.  Despite his cantankerous manners, Cranky has praised his fellow Kongs on exceptional occasions (more frequently in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', where he is shown to be less irritable), such as telling Donkey Kong that "''he's nearly as good as I used to be"'' if 101% [[Completion]] is achieved in the original ''Donkey Kong Country'', or saying of Diddy that "''You're as big of a hero as they come.''" if all [[DK Coin|Video Game Hero Coin]]s are recovered in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.


* You're only reading this because you're bored!
===Identity confusion===
[[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] initially created Cranky Kong for a game featuring the original [[Donkey Kong]] from the earlier ''Donkey Kong'' games, then-named "Grandpa Kong", being the grandfather of the original Donkey Kong.<ref>{{cite|title=[[List_of_Donkey_Kong_Country_pre-release_and_unused_content#Donkey_Kong_and_the_Golden_Bananas|''Donkey Kong and the Golden Bananas'']]}}</ref> As Rare's game got reworked into ''Donkey Kong Country'', featuring a more distinctly different Donkey Kong, Grandpa Kong was then established as the original Donkey Kong at an elderly age. Due to this, his exact relation to the current Donkey Kong has been inconsistent. Before the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', footage from a promotional video titled ''Donkey Kong Country: Exposed'' called Cranky Kong his "dad or grandfather", and Cranky Kong refers to Donkey Kong as "Junior" in the review of ''Donkey Kong Country'' by the ''Nintendo Magazine System''.<ref>{{cite|quote=I am the original Donkey Kong and, as such, command barrel loads of due respect from my proteges Junior (the Donkey Kong of this game) and Diddy.|author=Cranky Kong|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) #26, Special|publisher=EMAP|language=en-gb|page=6}}</ref> Upon release, Cranky Kong being Donkey Kong's grandfather was the consistent backstory throughout the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|series]].<ref name=DKC/> While their relation was not explicitly stated in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|television series]], Cranky acted as a father figure to Donkey Kong and [[Message in a Bottle Show|once said]] that he considered him like a son. Rare seemingly started to retcon their relationship in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', in which Cranky Kong consistently addresses Donkey Kong as "son",<ref>{{cite|author=Cranky Kong|quote=That darn Donkey has all the luck! His girl Candy waits around in her hut, always willing to offer her musical help to that undeserving son of mine and his fancy polygonal friends. Pah!|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet|page=9}}</ref> implying a more direct parental role. [[Leigh Loveday]] stated in a 1999 online Q&A that the current Donkey Kong was intended to be Cranky Kong's son and thus an adult [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] as far as he was aware, and requested fans to completely ignore instances claiming Cranky to be his grandfather.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|title=Scribes - April 25, 1999|archive=web.archive.org/web/20020805184158/rareware.com/the_site/talk_to_us/scribes/aug25_99/aug25_99.html|publisher=Rarewhere|language=en-gb|accessdate=February 7, 2024}}</ref> Whether or not this statement was intended to be taken seriously, the Nintendo of Europe website for the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' supported this notion.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Game-Boy-Advance/Donkey-Kong-Country-266551.html|title=Donkey Kong Country|publisher=Nintendo.co.uk|accessdate=April 13, 2017|archive=archive.ph/DAsmM|archivedate=July 2, 2022 18:13:39 UTC}}</ref> According to [[Gregg Mayles]] in 2017, Cranky Kong is Donkey Kong's grandfather and called him "son" during the events of ''Donkey Kong 64'' because he was so senile by then that he could not remember their actual relationship.<ref>{{cite|quote=I'm pretty sure when I made this stuff up nearly 25 years ago that he was his grandson. By DK64 he was so senile he couldn't remember<!--source doesn't include a period-->|author=Mayles, Gregg|url=x.com/Ghoulyboy/status/859502066225606656|date=May 2, 2017|title=Post|publisher=X|accessdate=February 7, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210504014556/https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/859502066225606656}}</ref> The Italian ''[[Club Nintendo (Italian magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' magazine also states that Cranky is the father of Donkey Kong,<ref>{{cite|quote=«Su un'isola nella vasta foresta tropicale vive Donkey Kong, Re delle Scimmie e Re della Giungla. Ma non si tratta del Donkey Kong delle battaglie passate: questo super gorilla è il figlio dell'eroe dei giochi classici, con un aspetto completamente diverso, nuove pose e nuove mosse.<br>«Anche il padre di Kong, Cranky Kong, vive sull'isola, ma adesso è vecchio e un po' triste.»|translation=On an island in the vast tropical forest lives Donkey Kong, King of the Monkeys and King of the Jungle. But this is not the Donkey Kong of past battles: this super gorilla is the son of the hero of the classic games, with a completely different appearance, new poses and new moves.<br>Kong's father, Cranky Kong, also lives on the island, but now he's old and a little sad.|date=1994|url=archive.org/details/ClubNintendo-1994-6/page/n3/mode/2up|title=''Club Nintendo'', issue #6|page=4|accessdate=April 10, 2024|language=it|publisher=Linea GIG|website=Internet Archive}}</ref> despite the Italian instruction booklet stating that he is the grandfather.<ref>{{cite|quote=«era la faccia di suo nonno Cranky Kong che lo osservava! In gioventù, Cranky era stato l'originale Donkey Kong che aveva combattuto contro Mario in tanti videogiochi.»|translation=it was his grandfather Cranky Kong's face who was watching him! Back in his days, Cranky was the original Donkey Kong that faced Mario in many videogames.|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Italian instruction booklet|page=6|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo|language=it}}</ref>


* Troff's a pig, Scoff's a hippo, and both are big, slow, and useless.
After Rare left Nintendo, the issue was left open for some time. Official bios for both ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' imply that the Donkey Kong from the arcade games is the same as the current Donkey Kong,<ref>{{cite|quote=Donkey Kong and Mario started out as arch-rivals, but they've patched things up in recent years. These days Donkey Kong spends his time searching the jungle for bananas instead of kidnapping beautiful maidens.|title=''Super Smash Bros.'' Characters}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=2001|language=en|quote=While he now prefers the laid-back jungle lifestyle to construction site mischief, DK is often forced back into action by the Kremling Krew.|title=''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' trophy description}}</ref> and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' describes Donkey Kong as Mario's "original foe".<ref>[[:File:MvDKUS_back_cover.jpg|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' box back]]</ref> However, this is contradicted by ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', which distinguishes "his ancestor, the original Donkey Kong".<ref>{{cite|quote=His ancestor, the original Donkey Kong wore no necktie.|title=''Mario Superstar Baseball'' Exhibition Game Records}}</ref> Subsequently, ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' implies that Donkey Kong had never seen [[Pauline]] beforehand, suggesting him to be distinct from the original Donkey Kong.<ref>{{cite|quote=The Mario Toy Company’s hairiest employee. He instantly fell in love with Pauline as soon as he saw her at the theme park’s opening ceremony, and now the jealous ape has run off with her!|title=''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'' instruction booklet|date=2006|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|page=7}}</ref> ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (and, consequently, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'') sticks with the story that the original Donkey Kong is the current Donkey Kong's grandfather.<ref>{{cite|quote=The Donkey Kong who fought that epic battle with Mario was this guy's grandfather.|author=[[List of Smash Taunt characters#Otacon|Otacon]], [[Solid Snake|Snake's]] [[List of Snake's codec conversations#Donkey Kong|codec]]|title=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''}}</ref> ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' reaffirms the portrayal of Cranky Kong as the grandfather of the modern Donkey Kong.<ref>{{cite|quote=Donkey Kong’s white-bearded, grouchy grandfather, Cranky Kong, has set up shop in each world to sell items to aid Donkey Kong. Cranky Kong can ramble on about anything, but don’t ignore what he has to say, as his ramblings provide advice for those who pay careful attention.|title=''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet|author=Nintendo|date=2010|page=20}}</ref> This would be contradicted again in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', in which Donkey Kong is referred to as Cranky Kong's son and, according to the Japanese website, successor.<ref>「ジャングル王国とコング軍を率いるクランキーコングの後継者であり、息子。」 ("The successor and son of Cranky Kong, who leads the Jungle Kingdom and the Kong army.") – {{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/smbmovie/|title=ザ・スーパーマリオブラザーズ・ムービー|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=March 10, 2023}}</ref>


* I can't believe you're still reading this! What you need is a good trashing!
The 2017 book ''Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics'' by [[Prima Games]] contains two contradictory notes. In one section, it is explained that Donkey Kong Jr. is a separate character from both Cranky Kong and Donkey Kong and is actually the father of the current Donkey Kong and the son of Cranky Kong (who is further explained to be the original Donkey Kong, "Donkey Kong Sr.").<ref>{{cite|quote=''Super Mario Kart'' is the only ''Mario Kart'' game to feature Donkey Kong Jr. Due to the success of ''Donkey Kong Country'', all future ''Mario Kart'' entries featured Donkey Kong, who is actually Donkey Kong Jr.’s son, with Cranky Kong, aka Donkey Kong Sr., canonically being the character featured in the original ''Donkey Kong'' game. Makes sense, right?|title=''Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics eGuide'', ''Super Mario Kart'' 16 Bits Tab}}</ref> Another section, however, notes that the current Donkey Kong is in fact a grown-up Donkey Kong Jr.<ref>{{cite|quote=As the marketing noted, “This isn’t your father’s Donkey Kong!” He is, in fact, Donkey Kong Jr., all grown up. For his 16-bit revival, Donkey Kong was redesigned, with his original creator Shigeru Miyamoto providing Rare with a sketch that included the now-iconic red tie. Mr. Miyamoto also suggested Donkey’s ape-inspired “hand slap” move, which allowed him to defeat nearby enemies and reveal certain secrets. Rare was able to implement the move just weeks before the deadline for the game.|title=''Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics eGuide'', ''Donkey Kong Country'' Characters Tab}}</ref> The Prima Games Twitter account clarified and elaborated upon the apparent contradiction, stating that the latter is meant to be taken as a metaphor for the original design process, whereas the former is the official interpretation of the characters' familial ties.<ref>{{cite|author=TTJ94|date=October 4, 2017|url=www.dkvine.com/interactive/forums/index.php?showtopic=13535|title=Post #45 in the thread titled "Official Nintendo Book confirms DK is the son of DK Jr.", showing the statement from Prima Games|publisher=dkvine.com|accessdate=September 12, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20230313210123/http://www.dkvine.com/interactive/forums/index.php?showtopic=13535|deadlink=y}}</ref> This is the only published work that has directly stated that Donkey Kong Jr. is the father of the current Donkey Kong.


* Does anyone ever actually use these memo pages? Waste of paper if you ask me!
==List of appearances==
This does not include appearances where he bore the title of "Donkey Kong."
{|class="wikitable sortable"width=100%
|-
!width=40%|Title
!width=25%|Description
!width=15%|Release date
!width=20%|System/format
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Non-Playable Character   
|1994
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|Mentioned in plotline found in the instruction booklet
|1995
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|1995
|Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|Opponent in minigame
|1996
|Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''
|Cameo in [[Wrinkly's Save Cave]]
|1997
|Game Boy
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8''
|Cameo
|2000
|[[Super Nintendo]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2000
|[[Game Boy Color]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|Cameo walking around in the hut in [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
|2001
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Konga]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2003
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Donkey Konga 2]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2004
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2004
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2005
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]''
|Playable Character
|2005
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]''
|Playable Character in minigame
|2005
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|2007
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2007
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as a [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]], as well as an appearance in [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
|2008
|Wii
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2010
|Wii
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|2013
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|Playable Character
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] / [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''
|Cameo as trophy, as well as an appearance in [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]] in the Nintendo 3DS version
|2014
|Nintendo 3DS, Wii U
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|Playable Character
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]
|Cameo as [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], as well as an appearance in [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
|2018
|Nintendo Switch
|}


* Tired of me? You're lucky I'm here to brighten up this boring manual!
==Profiles and statistics==
{{main|List of Cranky Kong profiles and statistics}}
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
*'''Instruction booklet bio from [[Cranky Kong|Professor Cranky Kong]]:''' "''Yep, you read it right, sonny! It’s Professor Cranky now, and you’d better show your elders some respect, as I’m your only hope in defeating those rancid reptiles. My powerful potions will give you abilities you’ve never dreamed of and certainly don’t deserve, assuming of course you can afford my modest asking fee. Now don’t you go asking me for a potion of gameplay, as even my genius can’t rescue this game from its rightful destiny in the bargain bin.''"<ref>{{cite|language=en|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1999|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' manual|page=9}}</ref>


* Err... Nope! None of these baddies are in! They must have slipped in the wrong instruction manual or something!
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
{{DKBB character
|name=Cranky Kong
|image=[[File:DKBBCrankyKongIcon.png]]
|rival=[[King K. Rool]]
|boost=4
|speed=4
|agility=4
|unlock=Win [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge 24: Challenge Cranky!]]
}}


* Copy?! Who'd want to copy this game?
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{Spirit
|no=140
|name=Cranky Kong
|image=[[File:CrankyDKCR.png|100px]]
|series=''Donkey Kong'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=3
|class=Ace
|effects='''{{color|red|Attack}}'''<br>Speed ↓
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|DK Island (World of Light)|DK Island}}); Summoned with a Cyrus & Reese and Wrinkly Kong core
|opponents=[[Donkey Kong]]
|conditions='''Hazard:''' Slumber Floor
*The floor is sleep-inducing
|stage=[[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
|song=Opening - Donkey Kong
}}


* Someone sure has a vivid imagination! I've been everywhere and I can tell you that none of these places actually exist!
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
DKC-Cranky Kong.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
CrankyKongDK64.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
DKCG Cards - Cranky Kong.png|''[[Gallery:Donkey Kong Country (television series) trading cards|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (television series)
Cranky Kong DKonga3.png|''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]''
CrankyDKCR.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''
</gallery>


* What's going on here? [Dixie] should be the damsel in distress, not one of the stars!
==Theme==
{{media table
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|description1=The theme used in [[Cranky's Cabin]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|file2=DKC2 SNES Cranky's Conga.oga
|title2=Cranky's Conga
|description2=The theme that plays in the [[Monkey Museum]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|file3=DKC GBC Cranky's Theme.oga
|title3=Cranky's Theme
|description3=The theme used in Cranky's Cabin in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''Donkey Kong Country''
|file4=DKC GBA Cranky's Theme.oga
|title4=Cranky's Theme
|description4=The theme used in Cranky's Cabin in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''Donkey Kong Country''
|file5=DKC2 GBA Cranky's Conga.oga
|title5=Cranky's Conga
|description5=The theme that plays in the Monkey Museum in the Game Boy Advance version of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''
|file6=DKKOSCrankysLectures.oga
|title6=[[Cranky's Lectures]]
|description6=From ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
|file7=Cranky Kong (DK Jungle Climber).oga
|title7=Cranky's Theme
|description7=From ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
|file8=Cranky Kong Donkey Kong Country Returns 2.oga
|title8=[[Cranky Kong's Shop]]
|description8=From ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''
}}


* I wouldn't believe a word of this! I've been everywhere and I found only two locations, bad ones at that!
==Quotes==
{{main|List of Cranky Kong quotes}}
*"''They can't keep this level of graphics up for much longer! We used to be lucky if we only got three shades of grey, let alone any real colors!''"
*"''Look!...look at this!...as I rock, my beard swings! Waste of frames in my opinion!''"
*"''Whisking off maidens and throwing barrels around the place seven days a week, I was. That's how I got where I am today, you know. Hard work.''"
*"''You're only reading this because you're bored!''"
*"''Tired of me? You're lucky I'm here to brighten up this boring manual!''"
*"''I've never seen so much worthless rubbish! I'm surprised they don't give you a special 'trash barrel' to haul it all around in!''"


* Look at the fancy box. Look at the size of this instruction manual. You don't think they would have gone to all this trouble if the game was any good, do you?!
==Names in other languages==
 
{{foreign names
* Arrrrgh! This story's even worse than DKC! They're really scraping the bottom of the barrel this time!
|Jap=クランキーコング
 
|JapR=Kurankī Kongu
* Bah! The lad had a couple of frames in DKC and now he thinks he's a big star!
|JapM=Cranky Kong
 
|Cat=Cranky Kong
* So let's see what nonsense they've made up for this game, shall we? Hmm... well, I have to hand it to them. This time they've managed to come up with a decent storyline that doesn't involve the usual golden bananas. Only joking kids! This one's worse than all the previous efforts put together! I know you probably aren't expecting a best seller, but wait till you hear this load of rubbish...
|CatN=''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
 
|ChiS=库朗奇刚
* [Diddy is] quick, nimble and courageous but still a bit of a lightweight when compared to my fine physique. He's also got this new-fangled thing he calls a Jetbarrel, but it sounds like nothing more than a lot of hot air to me.
|ChiSR=Kùlǎngqí Gāng
 
|ChiSM=Cranky Kong
* Tiny can also shrink in size--although I reckon that one's nothing more than a marketing gimmick and won't even be in the game!
|ChiT=庫朗奇剛
 
|ChiTR=Kùlǎngqí Gāng
* Those silly stretchy arms give [Lanky] plenty of potential, but I'm sure he'll be too busy clowning around to be of much use.
|ChiTM=Cranky Kong
 
|Dut=Cranky Kong
* Just remember that we rightfully expect our expertise to be rewarded, so do collect a good haul of Banana Bunch Coins before you even think about disturbing me, won't you?
|Fin=Kärtty Kong{{sic}}
 
|FinM=Cranky Kong
* My powerful potions will give you abilities you've never dreamed of and certainly don't deserve, assuming of course you can afford my modest asking fee. Now don't you go asking me for a potion of gameplay, as even my genius can't rescue this game from its rightful destiny in the bargain bin.
|FinN=first three ''Donkey Kong Country'' games, ''Donkey Kong Land'' series
 
|Fre=Cranky Kong
* I could defeat [K. Rool] single-handedly of course, but then you wouldn't have a game to play would you?
|Ger=Cranky Kong
 
|Ger2=Bubbles
* I knew they'd have to have something like this. The Kongs will be so weighed down with all the garbage they have to collect, I can't see them getting past the second level. You can view all this silly nonsense and some other stuff I don't understand by pressing START during your game.
|Ger2N=''Donkey Kong Country'' television series
 
|Ita=Cranky Kong
* Now where did they put the level I designed? Hmm... I can't seem to find it. It was called the 'Great Girder Grapple' as I remember. Oooh, I must have spent at least 3 minutes working on it. I even drew them a fancy little picture. Bah! It must have been too good for them. The kids would have refused to play their fancy 3-D levels once they'd gotten a taste of my 2-D girder action! Don't give up hope though; they might have hidden it somewhere like a priceless gem, hoping that no one will ever find it...
|Kor=크랭키콩
 
|KorR=Keuraengki Kong
* Elsewhere [in Gloomy Galleon], you'll find a hulking structure that's a bit dim and doesn't work. Yes, I know you already know about Chunky, but this is also true of a eerie lighthouse. Let's see if you can get them both working and be of some use.
|KorM=Cranky Kong
 
|Por=Cranky Kong
* Tough luck kid. I've been told to keep my mouth shut, as they want to keep all the good stuff for a money-making strategy guide. I'm sure some of it will appear on the newfangled 'internet' thing as well, so I suggest you take a look-see there. You could also ask your friends, assuming of course you've got any. If all else fails, you'll just have to play better.
|Rom=Cranky Kong
 
|RomN=''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
* The best switch is the one on top of your N64, as you can turn off your silly 3-D adventure and let me get some sleep.
|Rus=Крэнки Конг
 
|RusR=Krenki Kong
* I can't be bothered to tell you any more [about Snide], so you'll have to ask him what he's doing in this game when you meet him.
|RusM=Cranky Kong
 
|Spa=Cranky Kong
* [DK is] the leader of this mangy bunch and tells me that he has learned a whole new bunch of 'mean, reptile-stomping' moves. I doubt whether they will be any better than his old ones, but we shall see, shan't we?
|Tha=แครนกี คอง
 
|ThaC=<ref>{{cite|title=The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer 2|language=th|url=youtube.com/watch?v=3Egwz629D8c|date=November 29, 2022|author=UIP Thailand|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 9, 2022}}</ref>
* Funky stocks the following shooters, all of which can hopefully be upgraded, if you can get that far into the game without falling asleep.
|ThaR=Khraen-ki Khong
 
|ThaM=Cranky Kong
* [Golden Bananas are] The most precious item in the game, apart from me, of course. You'll need plenty of these to progress through the levels. If you find more than ten, I'll be surprised.
}}
 
* Special? Hah! I'd sure like to know what makes these [items] any better than the others; they look just as useless to me. Probably because they're slightly larger and a little shinier, I suppose.
 
* Also found in the level lobbies, the information concealed behind these [Wrinkly doors] should be used as a last resort only. (Or as a first resort if you are a really poor player.)
 
* Let me know if you find a bananaport that can take me out of this sorry game, and I'll be there in a flash.
 
* Jump in these to be transformed into an animal buddy. I just hope they've included poor old [[Winky]] and [[Expresso]] this time instead of [[Rambi|that bone-brained rhino]] that always seems to get in the games.
 
* I've never seen so much worthless rubbish! I'm surprised they don't give you a special 'trash barrel' to haul it all around in!
 
* Visit me first and give me all your coins! I'm far more useful than these other sad-looking bums!
 
=== In the Cartoon ===
 
* DONKEY KONG!!!
 
* What am I doing in this contraption? I've got an air-heard airline pilot and a couple of knuckleheads guarding the Crystal Coconut.
 
* '''Cranky:''' He thought we're talking about him and not the X-Ray machine and now he's trying to weasel his way into the history book by killing all of us with his good deeds. Fat chance.<br>'''Diddy:''' How do we make him stop?<br>'''Cranky:''' With the cherry soda! Right there on the shelf next to the Super-Sonic Vitapunch pack.<br>'''Donkey:''' Cherry soda?<br>'''Cranky:''' He thinks he has a fatal disease?<br>'''Donkey:''' Yeah.<br>'''Cranky:''' All we have to do is convince him that this cherry soda is some new miracle drug that will cure him.<br>'''Diddy:''' Cherry soda's a miracle drug?<br>'''Cranky:''' Of course not! But he'll think so and stop trying to destroy Congo Bongo by being a hero. Besides, I've been trying to unload that stuff for ages.
 
* I'll smackify the both of ya unless you knock off the Science-Fictional nonsense.
 
* '''K. Rool:''' It isn't over until it's over!<br>'''Cranky:''' At least this conversation's over.
 
*'''Cranky:''' "Who built the ancient and mysterious temple of Inka-Dinka Doo?" Now why do you knuckleheads suppose it's called mysterious?<br>'''Donkey:''' We don't know?<br>'''Cranky:''' Exactly! It's a mystery! No one knows who built it! The end!
 
*'''Bluster:''' The Barrel Copter! Mommy'll be livid!<br>'''Cranky:''' Tell her to take a number. I was livid first.
 
*'''Cranky:''' The tickle tonic's starting to freeze!<br>'''Funky:''' Then let's tickle-sickle him!<br>'''Cranky:''' I think you may want to stick a thermometer in you ear. I think the same thing is happening to your head.
 
*'''Cranky:''' Business? You've got no business to go into business! You'll lose your shirt!<br>'''Donkey:''' That's OK. I don't wear a shirt.<br>'''Cranky:''' Then you'll lose your tie.
 
* What am ''I'' doing here? I could ask you what ''you're'' doing here, all of you! But I know - wrecking my vacation, that's what! First bees, then ants, now you and those overstuffed alligators are the icing on the cake!
 
* Ah, the rare flora-dora orchid. And today's the one day a year you bloom for five seconds, when the sun is in exactly... that position. Say cheese! I've only got five seconds. Work with me here. Hey, how come you're still here? The sun should've shifted. Great jumpin' bananas! The sun's not moving! That can't be good...
 
* It sounds crazy, but so is everything else that's happened today!
 
* GO HOME AND LET ME GET SOME SLEEP!}}


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==Trivia==
{{succession box |
*In the original [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Kazooie|Banjo-Kazooie]]'', Cranky Kong and Donkey Kong's names are each an answer to one of the Grunty's Furnace Fun questions.<ref>{{cite|author=CountBleck2009|date=January 3, 2009|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_ei79MB9ig|title=Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Furnace Fun Part I|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=February 7, 2014}}</ref>
  | title = Donkey Kong
*In the ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' coverage of both the 47th and 49th issues of the Australian ''Nintendo Magazine System'', a [[DK Coin]] is described as being a prize of "Kranky Kong",{{sic}} even though he does not appear in the game.<ref>{{cite|date=April 1997|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 49|publisher=Catalyst Publishing|language=en-au|page=51}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=February 1997|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 47|publisher=Catalyst Publishing|language=en-au|page=48}}</ref>
  | game = ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]''
  | before = Unknown
  | after = [[Donkey Kong]]
|}}
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{{Kong}}
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Latest revision as of 18:04, November 11, 2024

This article is about the character often recognized as the elderly form of the original Donkey Kong from the Donkey Kong game. For the character in general, see Donkey Kong.
Cranky Kong
Artwork of Cranky Kong from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Full name Donkey Kong Sr.[1]
Species Kong
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (as Cranky Kong) (1994)
Donkey Kong (as Donkey Kong) (1981)
Latest appearance The Super Mario Bros. Movie (as Cranky Kong) (2023)
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (as Donkey Kong) (2024)
Latest portrayal Takashi Nagasako (2007–present)
Fred Armisen (English, 2023)
“You young apes wouldn't know a real adventure if it jumped up and bit you on the nose!”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle

Cranky Kong is a Kong who is depicted as a paternal figure to Donkey Kong, though their exact relation varies. He is characterized by frequently breaking the fourth wall and constantly complaining and rambling (especially in Rare-made games), although he proves to be a helpful sage in many situations, having been shown to possess much knowledge about the current location and its history and secrets.[2][3][4]

He is currently a widower, as his wife Wrinkly Kong is deceased (starting in Donkey Kong 64). He is usually portrayed as the elderly form of the original Donkey Kong from the Donkey Kong arcade game,[5] and can be described as argumentative and bad-tempered, but with a heart of gold underneath his grumpy exterior. Cranky is usually a non-playable character, but he has made playable appearances in some games. His abilities and physical health vary greatly between games, from being unable to walk without two canes to being just as athletic as the other Kongs.

History[edit]

Background[edit]

“Whisking off maidens and chucking barrels, seven days a week I was!”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)
Main article: Donkey Kong § Donkey Kong series
Donkey Kong and Lady
The original Donkey Kong with Pauline

According to various pieces of official media, starting with Donkey Kong Country, Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong from the arcade games appearing in Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3. During his youthful prime, Cranky Kong kidnapped Pauline and took her to a construction site, was kidnapped and trapped in a cage by Mario, and even battled Stanley in various greenhouses. He also implies in one of his lectures to his grandson that his kidnapping of Pauline was consistent enough that he did so "seven days a week." Not counting the "Modern" mixes in the Game & Watch Gallery series or a cameo in Mario Clash, his final role as Donkey Kong was in Donkey Kong for Game Boy. He retired after he relinquished the name to his grandson.[6]

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

“Now, off you go!! See if you can't finish this ridiculous quest without my help!”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country
Artwork of Cranky Kong in Donkey Kong Country.
Cranky Kong, as he originally appeared in Donkey Kong Country

Cranky first appeared in his elderly form in Donkey Kong Country, in which he lives in a slightly rundown shack known as Cranky's Cabin. From here, Cranky gives randomly selected advice on the game's various items and locations, mostly pertaining to the first few levels, to the new Donkey Kong and his friend Diddy Kong. Unlike in the sequels, Cranky asks no fee for his bits of advice and can be consulted as many times as the player desires. Cranky also appears in the opening cutscene before the title screen, operating a phonograph that plays the theme song from the NES version of Donkey Kong atop a construction site. Donkey Kong disrupts his session by knocking him aside and dancing to a remixed version of the song Cranky was playing on the phonograph, which plays on a boombox he drops nearby, then the scene turns to a jungle. Cranky, irritated by this interruption, throws a TNT Barrel at Donkey Kong's boombox, destroying it.

In the game's manual, Cranky provides various commentary to try and discourage potential players from the game, such as claiming that the characters and items listed do not exist. Despite this, the back of the manual has a section titled "Cranky's Advice" where he gives some basic tips on the game.

Cranky Kong has an unused walking animation in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System version of the game, which would later be used in the Game Boy Advance version.[7]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

“For just five bucks, you can buy my memoirs. What a dynamic and exciting life I've led. You'll be lucky to star in half as many games as I been.”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Artwork of Cranky Kong from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
Cranky Kong, in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Cranky sets up his Monkey Museum on Crocodile Isle. It appears as though, through his further aging, it has become more difficult to walk, as he stands with two canes. Once again, Cranky will give out information, this time for a price. In this game, Cranky also scatters several Video Game Hero Coins throughout the game's various levels. Once Kaptain K. Rool is defeated, Cranky will tally Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong's "hero status" by how many Video Game Hero Coins they have collected. Donkey Kong Country 2 also introduced Cranky's wife, Wrinkly Kong.

As in the previous game, he provides snide commentary throughout the manual, such as saying that the story is even worse than the previous game's, criticizing the various items in the game as "rubbish," and betting that most of the enemies listed are not actually in the game.

Cranky's role remains relatively the same in the remake, although it was slightly expanded with a new sidequest. Cranky bought a racing ostrich he named Expresso, which the Kongs can bulk up using golden feathers and race against other ostriches to try and achieve trophies in exchange for rewards from Cranky.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble![edit]

“Here's my strategy guide for you..... Give it up now and save your monkey!”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Cranky makes fewer appearances. A picture of Cranky is on a wall in the background of Wrinkly's Save Cave. In Swanky's Sideshow, Cranky Kong acts as Dixie and Kiddy Kong's opponent in various ball throwing minigames. Cranky also appears at the end of the game to criticize Dixie and Kiddy's victory over KAOS and Baron K. Roolenstein, resulting in Dixie and Kiddy Kong approaching him ominously while he tries to avoid an inevitable beating by putting on glasses. At the end of the post-game cutscene, Cranky will appear in the background doing a few water-skiing tricks behind Funky Kong, who pulls him with a motorboat. He eventually falls in water, but comes back to the surface holding up a sign which says "THE END" in runny ink. He is also top of the All-Time Greats list at the end of the game, having beat the game in 04:22 with 103%. If the player beats the game with the TUFST code activated, thereby attaining 105%, they will get a trophy of Cranky Kong in a black belt's outfit and will be named "Immortal Monkey!"

In the remake, Cranky runs several dojos, aptly named Cranky's Dojo to prepare for his self-purported "first" game, Cranky Kong Country. He wears a similar dojo outfit as in the original game's "Immortal Monkey!" trophy. In Cranky's Dojo, players gain the ability to play as a shield-wielding Cranky during a Bristles dodging minigame. Cranky's Dojo minigame must be beaten at least once to gain a Banana Bird.

Donkey Kong Country Returns[edit]

“They stopped paying my pension ages ago. Now I'm reduced to selling junk out of this old shack.”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country Returns
Cranky Kong's Shop as it appears in Donkey Kong Country Returns
Cranky Kong's shop

Cranky appears in Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. In the game, he runs a shop in each world and will often make sarcastic remarks over what Donkey and Diddy Kong buy. Aside from Donkey and Diddy, Cranky is the only Kong from the original trilogy to make a return appearance. According to him, the reason he made the shop was because his pension was revoked, so he has to sell items to make money. Unlike in previous games, he does not directly break the fourth wall, though he makes more subtle comments about the game's structure.

To buy items in Cranky Kong's shop, the player needs to have Banana Coins. In his shop, there are Extra Life Balloons bundled into groups of 1, 3, and 7 balloons. There is also a Heart Boost, which gives Donkey or Diddy the ability to have three hearts for the duration of one level, Banana Juice, which gives limited invincibility, and Squawks the Parrot, who helps the Kongs collect undiscovered Puzzle Pieces in levels. There is also a key for sale, which gives access to the locked path in each world.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze[edit]

Donkey Kong and Cranky Kong in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
Cranky Kong with Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Cranky Kong is a playable partner character in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch port of the same name, marking the first time he is fully playable in a Donkey Kong Country game (his role as shopkeeper filled by Funky Kong). Cranky is able to use his cane to bounce upward, as well as on spikes, and defeat certain enemies that the other Kongs cannot. His cane can also be utilized while underwater, using a move called the Cane Swipe to attack and take down enemies that cannot be defeated by a simple corkscrew move, such as Pufftups and Sea Urchins. Despite the cane's capabilities, it cannot be used to collapse unsound underwater structures, balancing it in relation to the corkscrew action. Cranky's Denture Popgun has unlimited ammo of dentures, which can be shot at enemies in order to stun them for a brief period of time. Cranky's use of his cane as a pogo stick to attack enemies is similar to the method of attack used by Scrooge McDuck, the main protagonist of Disney's DuckTales, in a video game adaptation of his show that Capcom produced for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is the only game in the Donkey Kong Country series where Cranky does not have any written dialogue.

Club Nintendo[edit]

"Donkey Kong Country"[edit]

He also appeared in the Club Nintendo comic "Donkey Kong Country". He is the first one to discover that King K. Rool has stolen the Kongs' banana hoard, which follows the story of the game. Cranky's appearance in the comic differs slightly from his standard look, as he is wearing a blue shirt instead of a gray or brown one.

"Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24"[edit]

In the comic "Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24", published in the same magazine, he supported Donkey, Diddy, Dixie and Kiddy on their mission to save the Earth from being pulled away from the sun by a giant UFO. It was his idea to carry on negotiations with the aliens so they would release the Earth. The President of the United States puts a space shuttle at the Kongs' disposal, and Cranky is the one to navigate it. He beams Donkey, Diddy and Dixie into the UFO and stays in the Kongs' space shuttle meanwhile. When their mission succeeds, he navigates the space shuttle back to Earth, where the Kongs are being hailed by the people. Euphorically, Cranky tries to kiss a random girl, much to her disgust. After returning to their jungle, Cranky gets in trouble with his wife Wrinkly because of this. During the events of this story, Cranky did not show much of his grouchy traits as often discovered in the games, but instead appears as a helpful person.

Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special[edit]

Cranky Kong with polydactyly in the Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special comic, "A Blast From The Past"
Cranky is angered by Pauline's book.

Cranky is featured in the Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special comic "The Big Banana Robbery". At the beginning of the comic, Cranky yells at sleeping Donkey Kong and invites him to check the empty Banana Hoard. As Donkey Kong heads off to find the missing bananas and rescue the missing Diddy Kong, Cranky stays behind, saying he "can't be bothered" to help.

Cranky later stars in the comic "A Blast From The Past". While uncloging a pipe at his treehouse, Cranky is disrupted by a human reporter, who introduces himself by asking Cranky if he remembers anything about Pauline. Recalling it as having happened "a long time ago," Cranky proceeds to tell the tale of when he last saw her.

In a flashback, a younger Cranky Kong is climbing a construction site, telling Pauline it is "something [he] saw in a movie once." The commotion attracts a nearby electrician, who tries to rescue Pauline. Donkey Kong throws a barrel at the individual, but he manages to get to the top of the construction site. Donkey Kong hits him with another barrel, but the electrician gets back up yet another time and taunts Donkey Kong, who retaliates by throwing ton of barrels at him and seemingly knocking the man out of sight.

Donkey Kong is concerned, saying he did not want to harm the man. The electrician pops out of the barrel Donkey is holding, scaring him. A furious Pauline kicks Donkey Kong, adominishing him for his antics and promising to get even.

Finishing his tale, Cranky said the event made him get out of the city. The reporter goads him into telling more by showing Pauline got movie and book deals out of her side of the story, whose unflatering depictions of Cranky make him furious. Cranky claims to have the ugly truth about Pauline, starting his new tales with the words "The first time I carried her to the top of a building..." before the story ends.

Donkey Kong Land series[edit]

While Cranky does not physically appear in any of the Donkey Kong Land games, the instruction booklet for the first Donkey Kong Land explains that the game happens owing to Cranky. Jealous of Donkey and Diddy's victory over King K. Rool, Cranky attracts them into a bet, stating that if they can reclaim Donkey's banana hoard from King K. Rool once again, this time on an 8-bit system, he will admit that they are adequate gaming heroes. In the end, Cranky retracts his doubts when Donkey and Diddy once again defeat K. Rool and the Kremling Krew.

Additionally, the instruction booklet for Donkey Kong Land 2 accidentally states that "Even old Cranky charges for his words of wisdom", having copied and pasted the line directly from the Donkey Kong Country 2 manual.[8]

Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle[edit]

Illustration from page 25 of Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle, showing Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, Diddy Kong and Squawks the Parrot.
Cranky Kong with Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong and Squawks, from Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle

Cranky Kong appears in the 1995 novel Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle, accompanying Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong across the island to reach Big Ape City. At the beginning of the novel Cranky Kong expresses his disapproval about Diddy Kong flying in Funky Kong's barrel plane, complaining that "if apes were meant to fly, they'd have wings," and "there's nowhere any self-respecting ape would want to go that he can't get to on his own two hairy feet." After Funky Kong leaves in his plane, the Kongs find that he has accidentally left his walkie talkie with Donkey Kong. Trying to contact him, the Kongs hear that his plane is being attacked by "flying pigs" near Big Ape City, and that he is going to crash.

Donkey Kong and Diddy immediately decide to travel to the city on foot. Cranky Kong doubts that they are capable, although he wishes to join them so that they do not have to "go off on another adventure alone." After reaching Tree Top Town on the edge of the jungle, Cranky Kong trips over a vine after insisting to take the lead, which triggers an alarm that alerts the Kremlings. Attacking alongside Donkey Kong and Diddy, Cranky uses his cane to slam several Kremlings on their feet, which sent them "hobbling into the bushes." An illustration also shows him swinging on a vine.

After the Kongs are guided through a mountain's caves by Squawks, they reach the skyline of Big Ape City. Cranky says to Donkey Kong that "I haven't been here since I was your age[...] I remember battling a short plumber named Mario", which suggests that Big Ape City is the location of the original Donkey Kong arcade game. They find that the city has been overrun by Kremlings, who are building a large factory. Cranky Kong notably complains several times, being reluctant to continue while they are trying to locate Funky Kong's prison cell. In an illustration, Cranky Kong is even shown to be unimpressed when Donkey Kong uses a TNT Barrel to open the prison door lock.

While battling some Kremlings who had heard the loud explosion, Kritter tries to take Cranky Kong hostage. He shouts "stop your assault or the old ape gets it!" Cranky Kong instead elbows Kritter in the stomach, and says "I was stomping on the likes of you when you were knee-high to a salamander!". After Funky's plane is found in the factory's cargo room, Donkey Kong and Diddy both leave to retrieve a part to repair the plane, and to turn off the factory's defense system. Cranky Kong is left to keep Funky Kong company while he repairs the plane, and Cranky tells "story after story" about his youth. After the plane is repaired, the Kongs all board (although Cranky Kong is reluctant as he "hates" flying), and they escape through a hole in the factory wall created by a TNT Barrel. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong manage to plant King K. Rool's zeppelin with TNT Barrels, which falls and destroys the Kremling's factory. Cranky Kong shares a laugh with the other Kongs as they fly back home to their treehouse.

Donkey Kong Country television series[edit]

The Kongo Bongo Festival of Lights
Cranky as he appears in the Donkey Kong Country show

Cranky was also a main character on the Donkey Kong Country television series produced by Nelvana and Nintendo, where he was voiced by Aron Tager. Here, Cranky was as grouchy and bitter as he was in the games, while also being far less arrogant and not breaking the fourth wall nearly as often. The white hair he has in the games is replaced by large white eyebrows, though he still has his beard. In addition, his sweater-vest is now a bluish-gray, and he sometimes appears without his cane, unlike in the games.

On the show, instead of living in a cabin on the ground like in the games, Cranky instead lives in a cabin on a tree-top village, similar to ones seen in the area Vine Valley from the Donkey Kong Country game, which doubles as a shelter for the Crystal Coconut. On the show, Cranky was also shown to be adept at potion-making and magic, a trait later carried over into the games. In one episode, it is revealed that he was once best friends with King K. Rool until the crocodile cheated during a bet, which turned their friendship into a bitter rivalry.

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

“I’ve perfected another of my potions, Donkey/Diddy/Lanky/Tiny/Chunky, and it’s yours for just 3/5/7 coins. You won't get much further without it, so I suggest you pay up.”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong 64

Cranky Kong returns in Donkey Kong 64, having taken up science. Cranky's Lab can be found in every area of Donkey Kong 64 except Hideout Helm. At Cranky's Lab, the Kongs can pay Professor Cranky for several potions that can give them new powers and abilities. Also, if the Kongs manage to collect fifteen Banana Medals, he will allow them to play Jetpac, the first published computer game of Ultimate Play The Game (Rare's direct predecessor). The Kongs must beat the Jetpac game in order to obtain the Rareware Coin. Cranky also acts as the Kongs' coach during their boxing match against King "Krusha" K. Rool.

Once again, he makes comments throughout the instruction booklet, such as insulting the games' formulaic approach and hoping that an arcade-inspired level design he submitted ("The Great Girder Grapple") was included as a bonus. When presenting his own character profile, he insists on being called Professor Cranky Kong.[9]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Throughout the Super Smash Bros. series, Cranky Kong makes a cameo appearance in the background of Jungle Japes, where his silhouette can be seen pacing back and forth in his cabin near that of his rocking chair. The stage is accessible in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Cranky often appears in the form of a collectible item. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he appears as both a sticker and a trophy; the sticker depicts his Donkey Konga 3 JP, and can be equipped to any fighter to boost the power of indirect special moves by 7. Cranky's trophy falsely states that his first playable appearance is in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, when it is actually Donkey Konga 3 JP. Another trophy of Cranky appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Cranky appears as a primary, ace, attack-type spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using his artwork from Donkey Kong Country Returns. In his spirit battle, the player fights a white-furred Donkey Kong on the Kongo Jungle stage in its Omega form with a Slumber Floor effect. The music during the fight is "Opening - Donkey Kong", referencing the fact that he was the Donkey Kong appearing in the original arcade game, and the opening to the original Donkey Kong Country where he is associated with the theme.

Cranky Kong is also alluded to in Solid Snake's codec call about Donkey Kong, where Colonel Roy Campbell mentioned that the Donkey Kong who fought Mario in an "epic battle" (referring to the arcade release of Donkey Kong) was the current one's grandfather, with Snake also calling the current one "a chip off the old block" upon learning that the current one also was a rival of Mario, to certain extent.

Donkey Konga series[edit]

Cranky also appears in the Donkey Konga series, though he is only playable in the series' third installment, Donkey Konga 3 JP. This is the first game where Cranky is a playable character.

DK series[edit]

DK: King of Swing[edit]

Artwork of Cranky Kong from DK: King of Swing
Cranky, as he appears in DK: King of Swing

In DK: King of Swing Cranky Kong, along with the ghost of his wife Wrinkly, teaches Donkey Kong how to use the games unique controls in Cranky's Lectures. Cranky, along with Candy Kong, are the only Kongs who are not playable in DK: King of Swing's Jungle Jam mode.

DK: Jungle Climber[edit]

Artwork of Cranky Kong from DK: Jungle Climber
Cranky, as he appears in DK: Jungle Climber

Cranky once again appears in DK: Jungle Climber. He teaches DK and Diddy how to play the game, and also appears in various levels to instruct them on new moves, power-ups, and collectibles. Cranky has a very active involvement in this game, as he follows DK, Diddy and Xananab throughout the various islands. He also makes announcements to tell the characters what they can do with the various Banana Coins, DK Coins, and oil barrels they collect throughout the levels, as well as tracking their game completion. Cranky's namesake personality is substantially diminished, having a more good-natured, wise, and altruistic persona.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast[edit]

Cranky appears in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast as a playable character, unlocked by completing Challenge 24 of Candy's Challenges. All three of his stats are rated four stars out of a possible five. His rival is King K. Rool, who has the same stats as him. His stats essentially mean that he has high stats all around. He also has his own race course, Cranky's Temple.

Cranky Kong also hosts Cranky's Flight School, a mode that serves as a tutorial to the game.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle[edit]

While Cranky Kong himself does not appear in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a Rabbid in his likeness known as Rabbid Cranky appears in the Donkey Kong Adventure add-on.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

In Super Mario Odyssey, one of the streets in New Donk City is named "Cranky Avenue".

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

“All right, tough guy. You want my army so badly? Defeat my son in the Great Ring of Kong!”
—Cranky Kong, The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Cranky Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Cranky Kong's appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Cranky Kong appears in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, voiced by Fred Armisen in the English version, his first direct appearance in Super Mario media. He is the ruler of the Jungle Kingdom, and commander of his own army, the great Kong army. In this depiction, Cranky Kong is adorned with an Inca-styled crown and outfit, and unlike his game depiction, does not have wrinkles on his mouth. He is also depicted as being Donkey Kong's father, and his personality is altered somewhat from his behavior in the games.

Threatened by Bowser's impending attack on the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario, Princess Peach and Toad arrive at Cranky Kong's throne to ask for his Kong army to assist in their battle. Cranky Kong turns down the offer, as Peach pleads that the Jungle Kingdom would be next to fall if the Mushroom Kingdom was to be taken over. Mario insists despite Cranky Kong ridiculing him, and finally concedes and promises to aid them in their battle only if Mario successfully defeats his best warrior and son, Donkey Kong.

At the Great Ring of Kong, Cranky watches the battle from a gold throne alongside Peach and Toad. He is shown to be annoyed at Donkey Kong's antics and show-off personality, at one point telling him to stop flexing his pec muscles. Despite that, he cheers his son on through his continued hits on Mario, but is surprised and upset when Mario defeats Donkey Kong using the cat power-up. A defeated Cranky Kong agrees to lend his army to Princess Peach. He is shown in the following scene breaking up a second fight between Mario and Donkey Kong before it begins.

The Kong army, with Cranky Kong leading, take on Rainbow Road in karts headed to Bowser's Castle. Bowser receives prior knowledge of this attempted raid from his Koopa General, prompting Bowser to send out an ambush squad of Koopa Troopas on karts. The Koopas overtake the main characters, with the Koopa General, apparently killing Mario and Donkey Kong, devastating Cranky Kong. He is then captured and trapped alongside the Kongs in Bowser's Castle, trapped in a cage suspended over lava. In a conversation between Donkey Kong and Mario shortly after this scene, Donkey Kong reveals his strained relationship with Cranky where he feels like he can never make his father proud, and feels like he constantly lets him down. Towards the film's end, Cranky Kong is rescued from the cage by Donkey Kong and Cranky warmly tells him he has earned the right to show off his pecs, though Donkey Kong declines and promises to do it "definitely later".

Unused appearances[edit]

Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers[edit]

Cranky Kong was set to appear in Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers, where he had a set of challenges the player could partake in.

Diddy Kong Pilot[edit]

“Before we start, let[sic] get a few things straight... you are racing for the pride of Team Kong, don't let us down... I did not suffer those interminable amounts of monotonous gameplay for you to blow it all now. Each cup is made up of four races... If you win that then you need to go head to head against a Kremling to show them who is boss.. Look out for the Target Balloons... shoot them and a secret boost will appear... fly through it and something special will happen.. Think you can handle it? I very much doubt it.”
—Cranky Kong, 2003 build of Diddy Kong Pilot
The battle mode of Diddy Kong Pilot, including the unimplemented level 1 version of Rocket boost.
Cranky Kong in Hatch Match in the 2001 build of Diddy Kong Pilot

Cranky is playable in every build of Diddy Kong Pilot. In the Space World 2000 build, Cranky Kong piloted an old-fashioned plane with a red and light brown color scheme. Cranky Kong did not wear his spectacles and instead wore a pair of earmuffs over his head. Cranky Kong was mentioned in Kamikaze K. Rool's story, "K. Rool's Gold", as having tried and failed to get the treasure of El Dorado. Cranky Kong was still a pilot in the 2001 version. He retained his earmuffs and lack of glasses, but now flew a more advanced orange and yellow plane.

In the 2003 build of Diddy Kong Pilot, Cranky is not initially a playable pilot. Instead, Cranky talks to Team Kong and the unlockable Team Krem both before and after they start a cup or a new mode. Cranky encourages the former team to win races, but openly criticizes the latter. Cranky is one of the unlockable characters, and he can be obtained after he is beaten on every track in a one-on-one race while collecting all his Coins. The character select screen for Team Cranky shows four different portraits for Cranky. Cranky now wears his usual spectacles instead of earmuffs and pilots a blue and brown biplane. He has the highest speed and acceleration of the other characters, and is lightweight. In the final iteration, Banjo-Pilot, Cranky's biplane was used by Mumbo Jumbo, but Bottles is the character that inherited Cranky stat spread and spot as the final unlockable character. Bottles also serves the same role that Cranky had in Banjo-Pilot

General information[edit]

Development[edit]

Grandpa Kong in the unreleased book pitch, Donkey Kong and the Golden Bananas
Grandpa Kong

The pitch that would lead to Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong and the Golden Bananas, featured a character named Grandpa Kong, who was a white-furred bearded Kong who looked very similar to Donkey Kong himself. Due to Donkey Kong Jr.'s presence in the pitch, it seems that the idea of him being the original arcade Donkey Kong had not yet been written. Throughout Donkey Kong Country's development, the character would eventually be retooled to his current appearance, but unused dialogue found in the game's data suggests Cranky was initially written as a more kindly and friendly individual.[10] Cranky Kong's dialogue in the final game and instruction manual was primarily written by Gregg Mayles,[11] with some lines contributed by Tim Stamper.[12]

Physical appearance[edit]

“My muscles, my strength, my face! I'm not a stud muffin anymore!”
—Cranky Kong, Ape Foo Young

Compared to his appearances in the original Donkey Kong and its two sequels (where he greatly resembled the current Donkey Kong), Cranky Kong appears to have become thinner, more diminutive, and much less muscular over the years, with his fur also becoming slightly darker. He bears facial proportions much like those of his grandson, though his head is smooth on top, his lips are more wrinkled, and he wears thick glasses with black frames. He has also grown a thick, white beard which obscures most of his torso, due to the fact that he always stands with a heavy slouch. Beneath his beard, Cranky Kong wears a taupe sweater-vest (green in Donkey Kong Country 2 and Donkey Kong Country 3) as his only garment. Finally, Cranky always carries an ordinary-looking wooden cane with him (though he held two in Donkey Kong Country 2 and Donkey Kong Country 3). His trademark pose involves him standing on both feet with a heavy slouch, his cane in one hand, and the other arm resting on his back. In addition, his gameplay in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze suggests that he might wear dentures.

Personality[edit]

Cranky is generally depicted as curmudgeonly and bitter, always making sarcastic remarks about various things, pointing out flaws in the other Kongs (particularly Donkey Kong) or even the very games he appears in, and complaining about everything he does not like. He is also rather cocky, claiming himself to be among the best video game icons ever, and that he is and always will be better than his grandson despite his old and frail state. His arrogance is countered by his poor sportsmanship however. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest shows Cranky to be misogynistic in towards of Dixie whenever she and/or Diddy visit him in the Monkey Museum.[13] Aside from this, Cranky Kong is also known to display traits of stereotypical elders, such as constantly demanding sleep. Cranky can be benevolent and heroic when the situation calls for it, such as how he helps DK and his friends take back Donkey Kong Island in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Cranky sometimes asks DK for help, or allows him take over in situations. Despite his cantankerous manners, Cranky has praised his fellow Kongs on exceptional occasions (more frequently in DK: Jungle Climber, where he is shown to be less irritable), such as telling Donkey Kong that "he's nearly as good as I used to be" if 101% Completion is achieved in the original Donkey Kong Country, or saying of Diddy that "You're as big of a hero as they come." if all Video Game Hero Coins are recovered in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Identity confusion[edit]

Rareware initially created Cranky Kong for a game featuring the original Donkey Kong from the earlier Donkey Kong games, then-named "Grandpa Kong", being the grandfather of the original Donkey Kong.[14] As Rare's game got reworked into Donkey Kong Country, featuring a more distinctly different Donkey Kong, Grandpa Kong was then established as the original Donkey Kong at an elderly age. Due to this, his exact relation to the current Donkey Kong has been inconsistent. Before the release of Donkey Kong Country, footage from a promotional video titled Donkey Kong Country: Exposed called Cranky Kong his "dad or grandfather", and Cranky Kong refers to Donkey Kong as "Junior" in the review of Donkey Kong Country by the Nintendo Magazine System.[15] Upon release, Cranky Kong being Donkey Kong's grandfather was the consistent backstory throughout the SNES series.[5] While their relation was not explicitly stated in the television series, Cranky acted as a father figure to Donkey Kong and once said that he considered him like a son. Rare seemingly started to retcon their relationship in Donkey Kong 64, in which Cranky Kong consistently addresses Donkey Kong as "son",[16] implying a more direct parental role. Leigh Loveday stated in a 1999 online Q&A that the current Donkey Kong was intended to be Cranky Kong's son and thus an adult Donkey Kong Jr. as far as he was aware, and requested fans to completely ignore instances claiming Cranky to be his grandfather.[17] Whether or not this statement was intended to be taken seriously, the Nintendo of Europe website for the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country supported this notion.[18] According to Gregg Mayles in 2017, Cranky Kong is Donkey Kong's grandfather and called him "son" during the events of Donkey Kong 64 because he was so senile by then that he could not remember their actual relationship.[19] The Italian Club Nintendo magazine also states that Cranky is the father of Donkey Kong,[20] despite the Italian instruction booklet stating that he is the grandfather.[21]

After Rare left Nintendo, the issue was left open for some time. Official bios for both Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee imply that the Donkey Kong from the arcade games is the same as the current Donkey Kong,[22][23] and Mario vs. Donkey Kong describes Donkey Kong as Mario's "original foe".[24] However, this is contradicted by Mario Superstar Baseball, which distinguishes "his ancestor, the original Donkey Kong".[25] Subsequently, Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis implies that Donkey Kong had never seen Pauline beforehand, suggesting him to be distinct from the original Donkey Kong.[26] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (and, consequently, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) sticks with the story that the original Donkey Kong is the current Donkey Kong's grandfather.[27] Donkey Kong Country Returns reaffirms the portrayal of Cranky Kong as the grandfather of the modern Donkey Kong.[28] This would be contradicted again in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, in which Donkey Kong is referred to as Cranky Kong's son and, according to the Japanese website, successor.[29]

The 2017 book Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics by Prima Games contains two contradictory notes. In one section, it is explained that Donkey Kong Jr. is a separate character from both Cranky Kong and Donkey Kong and is actually the father of the current Donkey Kong and the son of Cranky Kong (who is further explained to be the original Donkey Kong, "Donkey Kong Sr.").[30] Another section, however, notes that the current Donkey Kong is in fact a grown-up Donkey Kong Jr.[31] The Prima Games Twitter account clarified and elaborated upon the apparent contradiction, stating that the latter is meant to be taken as a metaphor for the original design process, whereas the former is the official interpretation of the characters' familial ties.[32] This is the only published work that has directly stated that Donkey Kong Jr. is the father of the current Donkey Kong.

List of appearances[edit]

This does not include appearances where he bore the title of "Donkey Kong."

Title Description Release date System/format
Donkey Kong Country Non-Playable Character 1994 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Donkey Kong Land Mentioned in plotline found in the instruction booklet 1995 Game Boy
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Non-Playable Character 1995 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Opponent in minigame 1996 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Donkey Kong Land III Cameo in Wrinkly's Save Cave 1997 Game Boy
Donkey Kong 64 Non-Playable Character 1999 Nintendo 64
Picross NP Vol. 8 Cameo 2000 Super Nintendo
Donkey Kong Country Non-Playable Character 2000 Game Boy Color
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cameo walking around in the hut in Jungle Japes 2001 Nintendo GameCube
Donkey Kong Country Non-Playable Character 2003 Game Boy Advance
Donkey Konga Non-Playable Character 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Donkey Konga 2 Non-Playable Character 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Donkey Kong Country 2 Non-Playable Character 2004 Game Boy Advance
DK: King of Swing Non-Playable Character 2005 Game Boy Advance
Donkey Konga 3 JP Playable Character 2005 Nintendo GameCube
Donkey Kong Country 3 Playable Character in minigame 2005 Game Boy Advance
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast Unlockable Playable Character 2007 Wii
DK: Jungle Climber Non-Playable Character 2007 Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Cameo as a trophy and sticker, as well as an appearance in Jungle Japes 2008 Wii
Donkey Kong Country Returns Non-Playable Character 2010 Wii
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Non-Playable Character 2013 Nintendo 3DS
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Playable Character 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U Cameo as trophy, as well as an appearance in Jungle Japes in the Nintendo 3DS version 2014 Nintendo 3DS, Wii U
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Playable Character 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cameo as spirit, as well as an appearance in Jungle Japes 2018 Nintendo Switch

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Main article: List of Cranky Kong profiles and statistics

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

  • Instruction booklet bio from Professor Cranky Kong: "Yep, you read it right, sonny! It’s Professor Cranky now, and you’d better show your elders some respect, as I’m your only hope in defeating those rancid reptiles. My powerful potions will give you abilities you’ve never dreamed of and certainly don’t deserve, assuming of course you can afford my modest asking fee. Now don’t you go asking me for a potion of gameplay, as even my genius can’t rescue this game from its rightful destiny in the bargain bin."[33]

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast[edit]

Cranky Kong
Cranky Kong's character selection icon from Donkey Kong Barrel Blast.
Rival King K. Rool Boost 4/5
Speed 4/5 Agility 4/5
How to unlock: Win Candy's Challenge 24: Challenge Cranky!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#140 Cranky Kong
Cranky Kong Series/game Donkey Kong Series
Type Primary
Slots 3
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Attack
Speed ↓
How to obtain World of Light (DK Island); Summoned with a Cyrus & Reese and Wrinkly Kong core
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Donkey Kong
Conditions

Hazard: Slumber Floor

  • The floor is sleep-inducing
Stage Jungle Japes
Song Opening - Donkey Kong

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Cranky Kong.

Theme[edit]

Audio.svg Cranky's Theme - The theme used in Cranky's Cabin in Donkey Kong Country
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Audio.svg Cranky's Conga - The theme that plays in the Monkey Museum in the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country 2
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Audio.svg Cranky's Lectures - From DK: King of Swing
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Audio.svg Cranky Kong's Shop - From Donkey Kong Country Returns
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Quotes[edit]

Main article: List of Cranky Kong quotes
  • "They can't keep this level of graphics up for much longer! We used to be lucky if we only got three shades of grey, let alone any real colors!"
  • "Look!...look at this!...as I rock, my beard swings! Waste of frames in my opinion!"
  • "Whisking off maidens and throwing barrels around the place seven days a week, I was. That's how I got where I am today, you know. Hard work."
  • "You're only reading this because you're bored!"
  • "Tired of me? You're lucky I'm here to brighten up this boring manual!"
  • "I've never seen so much worthless rubbish! I'm surprised they don't give you a special 'trash barrel' to haul it all around in!"

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クランキーコング[?]
Kurankī Kongu 		Cranky Kong
Catalan Cranky Kong[?] - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Chinese (simplified) 库朗奇刚[?]
Kùlǎngqí Gāng 		Cranky Kong
Chinese (traditional) 庫朗奇剛[?]
Kùlǎngqí Gāng 		Cranky Kong
Dutch Cranky Kong[?] -
Finnish Kärtty Kong[sic][?] Cranky Kong first three Donkey Kong Country games, Donkey Kong Land series
French Cranky Kong[?] -
German Cranky Kong[?] -
Bubbles[?] Donkey Kong Country television series
Italian Cranky Kong[?] -
Korean 크랭키콩[?]
Keuraengki Kong 		Cranky Kong
Portuguese Cranky Kong[?] -
Romanian Cranky Kong[?] - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Russian Крэнки Конг[?]
Krenki Kong 		Cranky Kong
Spanish Cranky Kong[?] -
Thai แครนกี คอง[34]
Khraen-ki Khong 		Cranky Kong

Trivia[edit]

  • In the original Nintendo 64 version of Banjo-Kazooie, Cranky Kong and Donkey Kong's names are each an answer to one of the Grunty's Furnace Fun questions.[35]
  • In the Donkey Kong Land 2 coverage of both the 47th and 49th issues of the Australian Nintendo Magazine System, a DK Coin is described as being a prize of "Kranky Kong",[sic] even though he does not appear in the game.[36][37]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Super Mario Kart is the only Mario Kart game to feature Donkey Kong Jr. Due to the success of Donkey Kong Country, all future Mario Kart entries featured Donkey Kong, who is actually Donkey Kong Jr.’s son, with Cranky Kong, aka Donkey Kong Sr., canonically being the character featured in the original Donkey Kong game. Makes sense, right?" – Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics eGuide, Super Mario Kart 16 Bits Tab.
  2. ^ "Have you been to see my husband Cranky? He complains a little, but he does know everything about this island." – Wrinkly Kong (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Nintendo.
  3. ^ "Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints!" – 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Page 26.
  4. ^ "Rumor has it—and it might just be simian senility—that Cranky Kong covered all the levels and found everything in five hours and fifteen minutes!" – Owsen, Dan, Terry Munson, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (English). Page 4.
  5. ^ a b "He groggily rolled over to see the familiar wrinkled, white-bearded, grouchy face of his old granddad "Cranky Kong" peering down at him. In his heyday, Cranky was the original Donkey Kong who battled Mario in several of his own games." – 1994. Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (English).
  6. ^ 「1994年に発売された『ドンキーコング』（ゲームボーイ）を最後に、孫に“ドンキーコング”の名を譲り渡す。」 ("After the release of 'Donkey Kong' (Game Boy), he turned over the Donkey Kong name to his grandchild.") – Nintendo Online Magazine (Japanese).
  7. ^ Donkey Kong Country (SNES) § Cranky Kong. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  8. ^ 1996. Donkey Kong Land 2 instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (English). Page 12.
  9. ^ "Professor Cranky Kong Yep, you read it right, sonny! It’s Professor Cranky now, and you’d better show your elders some respect, as I’m your only hope in defeating those rancid reptiles." – 1999. Donkey Kong 64 instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (English). Page 9.
  10. ^ Donkey Kong Country (SNES) § Greetings. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  11. ^ "Here's some of my [Donkey Kong Country 2] Cranky script." – Mayles, Gregg (November 25, 2015). Post. X. Retrieved February 7, 2024. (Archived December 24, 2015, 01:35:49 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  12. ^ "I wrote most of those, [Tim Stamper] did a few too. Cranky originally threatening a 'thrashing' rather than a 'trashing', but no-one in the US understood what that was" – Mayles, Gregg (February 16, 2018). Post. X. Retrieved May 14, 2018. (Archived May 31, 2021, 04:41:39 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  13. ^ "Girl heroes in video games, pah. I can't believe it! The main character should be really muscle-bound and carry a gun, not twirl their hair round!" – Cranky Kong, Monkey Museum (November 21, 1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Nintendo. Retrieved July 8th, 2024.
  14. ^ Donkey Kong and the Golden Bananas.
  15. ^ "I am the original Donkey Kong and, as such, command barrel loads of due respect from my proteges Junior (the Donkey Kong of this game) and Diddy." – Cranky Kong. Nintendo Magazine System (UK) #26, Special. EMAP (British English). Page 6.
  16. ^ "That darn Donkey has all the luck! His girl Candy waits around in her hut, always willing to offer her musical help to that undeserving son of mine and his fancy polygonal friends. Pah!" – Cranky Kong. Donkey Kong 64 instruction booklet. Page 9.
  17. ^ Scribes - April 25, 1999. Rarewhere (British English). Archived from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  18. ^ Donkey Kong Country. Nintendo.co.uk. Retrieved April 13, 2017. (Archived July 2, 2022 18:13:39 UTC via archive.today.)
  19. ^ "I'm pretty sure when I made this stuff up nearly 25 years ago that he was his grandson. By DK64 he was so senile he couldn't remember" – Mayles, Gregg (May 2, 2017). Post. X. Retrieved February 7, 2024. (Archived May 4, 2021, 01:45:56 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  20. ^ «Su un'isola nella vasta foresta tropicale vive Donkey Kong, Re delle Scimmie e Re della Giungla. Ma non si tratta del Donkey Kong delle battaglie passate: questo super gorilla è il figlio dell'eroe dei giochi classici, con un aspetto completamente diverso, nuove pose e nuove mosse.
    «Anche il padre di Kong, Cranky Kong, vive sull'isola, ma adesso è vecchio e un po' triste.»     ("On an island in the vast tropical forest lives Donkey Kong, King of the Monkeys and King of the Jungle. But this is not the Donkey Kong of past battles: this super gorilla is the son of the hero of the classic games, with a completely different appearance, new poses and new moves.
    Kong's father, Cranky Kong, also lives on the island, but now he's old and a little sad.    ") – 1994. Club Nintendo, issue #6. Linea GIG (Italian) via Internet Archive. Page 4. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  21. ^ «era la faccia di suo nonno Cranky Kong che lo osservava! In gioventù, Cranky era stato l'originale Donkey Kong che aveva combattuto contro Mario in tanti videogiochi.» ("it was his grandfather Cranky Kong's face who was watching him! Back in his days, Cranky was the original Donkey Kong that faced Mario in many videogames.") – 1994. Donkey Kong Country Italian instruction booklet. Nintendo (Italian). Page 6.
  22. ^ "Donkey Kong and Mario started out as arch-rivals, but they've patched things up in recent years. These days Donkey Kong spends his time searching the jungle for bananas instead of kidnapping beautiful maidens." – Super Smash Bros. Characters.
  23. ^ "While he now prefers the laid-back jungle lifestyle to construction site mischief, DK is often forced back into action by the Kremling Krew." – 2001. Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy description.
  24. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong box back
  25. ^ "His ancestor, the original Donkey Kong wore no necktie." – Mario Superstar Baseball Exhibition Game Records.
  26. ^ "The Mario Toy Company’s hairiest employee. He instantly fell in love with Pauline as soon as he saw her at the theme park’s opening ceremony, and now the jealous ape has run off with her!" – 2006. Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (English). Page 7.
  27. ^ "The Donkey Kong who fought that epic battle with Mario was this guy's grandfather." – Otacon, Snake's codec. Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  28. ^ "Donkey Kong’s white-bearded, grouchy grandfather, Cranky Kong, has set up shop in each world to sell items to aid Donkey Kong. Cranky Kong can ramble on about anything, but don’t ignore what he has to say, as his ramblings provide advice for those who pay careful attention." – Nintendo (2010). Donkey Kong Country Returns instruction booklet. Page 20.
  29. ^ 「ジャングル王国とコング軍を率いるクランキーコングの後継者であり、息子。」 ("The successor and son of Cranky Kong, who leads the Jungle Kingdom and the Kong army.") – ザ・スーパーマリオブラザーズ・ムービー. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  30. ^ "Super Mario Kart is the only Mario Kart game to feature Donkey Kong Jr. Due to the success of Donkey Kong Country, all future Mario Kart entries featured Donkey Kong, who is actually Donkey Kong Jr.’s son, with Cranky Kong, aka Donkey Kong Sr., canonically being the character featured in the original Donkey Kong game. Makes sense, right?" – Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics eGuide, Super Mario Kart 16 Bits Tab.
  31. ^ "As the marketing noted, “This isn’t your father’s Donkey Kong!” He is, in fact, Donkey Kong Jr., all grown up. For his 16-bit revival, Donkey Kong was redesigned, with his original creator Shigeru Miyamoto providing Rare with a sketch that included the now-iconic red tie. Mr. Miyamoto also suggested Donkey’s ape-inspired “hand slap” move, which allowed him to defeat nearby enemies and reveal certain secrets. Rare was able to implement the move just weeks before the deadline for the game." – Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics eGuide, Donkey Kong Country Characters Tab.
  32. ^ TTJ94 (October 4, 2017). Post #45 in the thread titled "Official Nintendo Book confirms DK is the son of DK Jr.", showing the statement from Prima Games. dkvine.com. Archived March 13, 2023, 21:01:23 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  33. ^ 1999. Donkey Kong 64 manual. Nintendo of America (English). Page 9.
  34. ^ UIP Thailand (November 29, 2022). The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer 2. YouTube (Thai). Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  35. ^ CountBleck2009 (January 3, 2009). Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Furnace Fun Part I. YouTube (English). Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  36. ^ April 1997. Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 49. Catalyst Publishing (Australian English). Page 51.
  37. ^ February 1997. Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 47. Catalyst Publishing (Australian English). Page 48.
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Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
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Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
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Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
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Season 2 Episode 1: "Speed" • Episode 2: "Klump's Lumps" • Episode 3: "Bluster's Sale Ape-Stravaganza" • Episode 4: "Legend of the Crystal Coconut" • Episode 5: "Kong Fu" • Episode 6: "I Spy With My Hairy Eye" • Episode 7: "Bug a Boogie" • Episode 8: "Watch the Skies" • Episode 9: "Baby Kong Blues" • Episode 10: "Ape-Nesia" • Episode 11: "The Big Chill Out" • Episode 12: "To the Moon Baboon" • Episode 13: "A Thin Line Between Love & Ape"
Season 3 Episode 1: "Hooray for Holly-Kongo Bongo" • Episode 2: "The Kongo Bongo Festival of Lights" • Episode 3: "Speak No Evil, Dude" • Episode 4: "The Day the Island Stood Still" • Episode 5: "Monkey Seer, Monkey Do" • Episode 6: "Four Weddings and a Coconut" • Episode 7: "Follow That Coconut" • Episode 8: "Vote of Kong-Fidence" • Episode 9: "The Big Switch-a-Roo" • Episode 10: "Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster" • Episode 11: "Best of Enemies" • Episode 12: "It's a Wonderful Life" • Episode 13: "Just Kidding" • Episode 14: "Message in a Bottle Show"
Items and objects Banana • Banana Flip • Barrel • Barrelcopter • Coconut Chill • Curse of the Double Doubloon • Crystal Coconut • Funky Kong's plane • Golden Banana • Kaptain Skurvy's ship • Klap-Blaster • Kongo Bongo Gone Wrongo • Tin Banana Tu
Miscellaneous Annual Donkey Kong Challenge • Gallery • Quotes • Songs • Staff • Trading card gallery • Uho'uho Daishizen Gag: Donkey Kong
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA)
Characters Protagonists Dixie Kong • Kiddy Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Swanky Kong • Cranky Kong
Prisoners Banana Birds • Banana Queen • Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Candy Konga • Lanky Konga • Tiny Konga • Chunky Konga
Animal Friends Ellie • Enguarde • Parry • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Brothers Bear Bachelora • Baffle • Barnacle • Barter • Bazaar • Bazooka • Benny • Björn • Blizzard • Blue • Blunder • Boomer • Bramble • Brash
Bosses Belcha • Arich • Squirt • KAOS • Bleak • Barbos • Kroctopusa • Baron K. Roolenstein
Enemies Bazuka • Bazza • Booty Bird • Bounty Bass • Bristles • Buzz • Gleamin' Bream • Karbine • Killer bees • Klasp • Knik-Knak • Knocka • Kobble • Koco • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Krackaa • Kremling (boater)a • Krimp • Kroc • Krumple • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Lemguin • Lurchin • Minkey • Missile shell • Nibbla • Nid • Re-Koil • Skidda • Sneek • Swoopy
Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Bowling ball • Bear coin • Bonus Coin • Box of chocolatesa • Cog • DK Coin • Extra-Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Flupperius Petallus Pongus • Green banana • K-O-N-G Letters • Mirror • No.6 wrench • Patch • Present • Rosea • Shell • Ski • Star
Objects Animal Barrel • Animal crate • Auto-Fire Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Shield • Bonus Barrel • Boo Barrel • Booster Barrel • Bubbling cauldron • Crate • DK Barrel • Fuel Drum • Handle • Ignition Barrel • Invincibility Barrel • Metal door • Minea • Propellerpack • Ripsaw • Rocket Barrel • Star Barrel • Steel Barrel • Switch Barrel • TNT Barrel • Toboggan • Tracker Barrel • Trapdoor • Tumbling barrel • Warp Barrel • Wheel
Levels Lake Orangatanga Lakeside Limbo • Doorstop Dash • Tidal Trouble • Skidda's Row • Murky Mill • Belcha's Barn
Kremwood Forest Barrel Shield Bust-Up • Riverside Race • Squeals on Wheels • Springin' Spiders • Bobbing Barrel Brawl • Arich's Ambush
Cotton Top Cove Bazza's Blockade • Rocket Barrel Ride • Kreeping Klasps • Tracker Barrel Trek • Fish Food Frenzy • Squirt's Showdown
Mekanos Fire-Ball Frenzy • Demolition Drain-Pipe • Ripsaw Rage • Blazing Bazukas • Low-G Labyrinth • Kaos Karnage
K3 Krevice Kreepers • Tearaway Toboggan • Barrel Drop Bounce • Krack Shot Kroc • Lemguin Lunge • Bleak's House
Razor Ridge Buzzer Barrage • Kong-Fused Cliffs • Floodlit Fish • Pot Hole Panic • Ropey Rumpus • Barbos's Barrierb • Kroctopus Krusha
Pacificaa Dingy Drain-Pipea • Stormy Seasa • Sunken Sprucea • Cliffside Blasta • Ripcurl Reefa • Surf's Upa • Barbos's Barrier
Kaos Kore Konveyor Rope Klash • Creepy Caverns • Lightning Lookout • Koindozer Klamber • Poisonous Pipeline • Kastle Kaos
Krematoa Stampede Sprint • Criss Kross Cliffs • Tyrant Twin Tussle • Swoopy Salvo • Rocket Rush • Knautilus
Miscellaneous Barrel-Blastapalooza • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff
a Exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version
b Barbos's Barrier was moved to Pacifica in the Game Boy Advance version
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Donkey Kong 64
Protagonists Playable characters Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Lanky Kong • Tiny Kong • Chunky Kong • Krusha* • Klaptrap† • Mario#
Non-playable characters B. Locker • Banana Fairy • Banana Fairy Princess • Beanstalk • Beetle • Buzzard • Candy Kong • Funky Kong • Ice Creature • K. Lumsy • Llama • Mermaid • Microphone • Mini-Car • Owl • Professor Cranky Kong • Rabbit • Scoff • Seal • Snide • Troff • Worm • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Squawks • Lightfish
Antagonists Bosses Army Dillo • Dogadon • Toy Monster • Mad Jack • Puftoss • Giant Spider • King Kut Out • King Krusha K. Rool
Enemies Barrel# • Bat • Block • Book • Buzzard • Cement tub# • Donkey Kong# • Fire# • Fireball# • Flame • Fly • Ghost • Giant Viking Kremling • Gnawty • Jack# • Kasplat • Klaptrap • Klobber • Klump • Kosha • Krash • Kremling cop • Kritter • Kroc • Mechanical Zinger • Mr. Dice • Oil drum# • Oyster • Puftup • Resident demon • Robokremling • Scubi • Shroom • Shuri • Sir Domino • Skeleton Kremling • Small Spider • TNT Bomber • Tomato • Zinger
Locations DK Isles Kong Isle • Banana Fairy Island • Crocodile Isle • K. Lumsy's Prison
Levels Jungle Japes • Angry Aztec • Frantic Factory • Gloomy Galleon • Fungi Forest • Crystal Caves • Creepy Castle • Hideout Helm
Other areas DK's Tree House • Funky's Store • Candy's Music Shop • Cranky's Lab • Troff 'n' Scoff • Wrinkly Door • Snide's H.Q. • Kremling craft • Boxing arena
Items 5-Banana Coin • Bananas (Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Green) • Banana Balloon • Banana Bunch • Banana Camera Film • Banana Coin • Banana Medal • Battle Crown • Blueprint • Boss Key • Candy's Headphones • Crystal Coconut • DK Coin • Golden Banana • Melon • Nintendo Coin • Orange • Rareware Coin • Supply Crate
Objects Barrels & crates Animal crate • Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Cranky's Kong Barrel • Metal keg • Tag Barrel • TNT Barrel • Training Barrel
Switches Kong Switch • Target Switch • Wall switch
Pads Bananaport Pad • Battle Arena Pad • Cranky's Kong Pad • Music Pad
Weapons Coconut Shooter • Peanut Popgun • Grape Shooter • Feather Bow • Pineapple Launcher • Orange grenade launcher*
Others Boulder • Cannon • Cannonball • DK Dirt Pile • DK Portal • Melon Crate • Minecart • Toxic waste
Minigames Bonus stages Batty Barrel Bandit! • Peril Path Panic! • Big Bug Bash! • Searchlight Seek! • Kremling Kosh! • Splish-Splash Salvage! • Speedy Swing Sortie! • Mad Maze Maul! • Minecart Mayhem! • Stealthy Snoop! • Teetering Turtle Trouble! • Busy Barrel Barrage! • Beaver Bother! • Krazy Kong Klamour! • Stash Snatch!
Others Donkey Kong • Enguarde Arena • Jetpac • Mine Cart Ride • Rambi Arena
Special moves From Cranky Baboon Balloon • Baboon Blast • Chimpy Charge • Gorilla Gone • Gorilla Grab • Hunky Chunky • Mini-Monkey • Monkeyport • OrangStand • OrangStand Sprint • Pony Tail Twirl • Primate Punch • Rocketbarrel Boost • Simian Slam • Simian Spring • Strong Kong
From Candy Bongo Blast • Guitar Gazump • Trombone Tremor • Saxophone Slam • Triangle Trample
Other Banana Fairy's Camera • Super Slam
Other Banana hoard • Blast-o-Matic • DK Rap • Donkey Konk • Gallery • DKTV • Glitches • DK Rap Attack • Kremling Krunch • Lore Quiz • Pre-release and unused content • Staff
* Multiplayer only
† Minigame only
# Donkey Kong arcade game only
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DK: King of Swing
Playable characters Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Kritter • King K. Rool • Bubbles
Non-playable characters Candy Kong • Cranky Kong
Levels Jungle World Banana Bungalow • Tropical Treetops • Contraption Cave • Puzzling Pyramid • Congazuma's Castle
Wild West World Necky's Canyon • Cactus Woods • Madcap Mine • Treacherous Twister • Fire Necky's Nest
Aqua World Risky Reef • Lockjaw Falls • Kremling Kamp • Ship of Souls • Davy Bones' Locker
Ice World Cold Cold Forest • Raging Ravine • Ice Castle • Underwater Ruins • Sassy Squatch's Lair
K. Kruizer III Booster Barrel Skyway • K. Kruizer III Artillery • K. Kruizer III Hull • K. Kruizer III Engine • King K. Rool
Jungle Jam Attack Battle • Barrel Blast • Climbing Race • Color Capture • Obstacle Race
Enemies Click-Clack • Flipflap • Flitter • Ghost • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Shuri • Zinger
Bosses Congazuma • Davy Bones • Fire Necky • King K. Rool • Sassy Squatch
Items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Bomb • Bonus Barrel • Booster Barrel • Cannon • Conveyor Belt • Crystal Coconut • Handle Peg • Jack Peg • Medal • Peg • Peg Board • Question Barrel • Rock • Rolling Barrel • Spike • Spinning Peg • Switch Peg • Tire • Wooden Crate
Miscellaneous Cranky's Lectures • Gallery • Going Bananas • Hurling for Distance • Media • Quotes • Staff
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Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
Playable
characters		 Kongs Donkey Kong (Ultra Barrel) • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Lanky Kong • Tiny Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Cranky Kong
Kremlings Kritter • Kip • Kass • Klump • Kalypso • Kludge • Kopter • King K. Rool
Non-playable character Candy Kong
Cups Topaz Cup DK Jungle • Salty Sea • Mt. Dynamite
Sapphire Cup Scorching Canyon • DK Jungle Falls • Shimmering Sea • Mammoth Glacier
Diamond Cup Open Ocean • Mt. Dynamite Remix • Parched Palace • Cranky's Temple
Platinum Cup Dynamite Run • DK Jungle Sunset • Alpine Peak • Temple Heights • Cosmic Highway
Other Gallery
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DK: Jungle Climber
Characters Playable Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Funky Kong
Non-playable Candy Kong • Cranky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Xananab
Enemies and obstacles Bramble • Click-Clack • Flipflap • Flitter • Ghost • Klobber • Kritter • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Spike • Zinger
Bosses Banana Ship • Junklomp • Mega Amp • Draglinger • King K. Rool
Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Crystal Banana • Crystal Star • DK Coin • Gem • Hammer • KONG Panels • Oil barrel • Torch • Wings
Objects Booster Barrel • Cannon Barrel • DK Barrel • Exit • Giant flower • Handle Peg • Iron Barrel • Jack Peg • Mine • Peg • Peg Board • Question Barrel • Rock • Spike • Spirowarp • Spinner Barrel • Spinning Peg • Switch Peg • TNT Barrel
Worlds Sun Sun Island • Lost Island • Ghost Island • Chill 'n' Char Island • High-High Island • Wormhole • Extra Stages
Minigames Rolling Panic • Banana Grab • Speed Climb • Throw 'n' Crush • Orange Picker • Booster Battle • Banana Bonanza
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Donkey Kong Country Returns / Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D / Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Characters Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Rambi • Squawks • Super Kong • Tutorial Pig • Wigglevine
Bosses Mugly • Scurvy Crew • Stu • Mole Miner Max/Train • Mangoruby • Thugly • Colonel Pluck • Tiki Tong
Enemies and obstacles Tiki Tak Tribe Fireball • Flaming Tiki Buzz • Giga Goro Ball • Screaming Pillar • Screaming Pillar (big) • Tiki Boing • Tiki Bomber • Tiki Buzz • Tiki Doom • Tiki Goon • Tiki Pilot • Tiki Pop • Tiki Seeker • Tiki Tank • Tiki Tong Tower • Tiki Torch • Tiki Tork • Tiki Zing • Tiki Zing (big) • Tiki Zing (Foggy Fumes)
Other Ack • AckStack • Ape-Eating Plant • Awk • Big Squeekly • Bonehead Jed • Bopapodamus • Bowling bird • BuckBomb • BuckBot • Buzzbite • Cageberry • Char-Char • Chomp • Chū Komorin • Electrasquid • Electroid • Fireball • Firebite • Frogoon • Giant Chomp • Giga Rangwi • Green Chomp • Hopgoon • Hothead Jed • Humzee • Jellybob • Kowalee • Leaping flame • Mimic • Mole Guard • Mole Miner • Muncher • Pinchly • Rawk • Ready-Bots (Pogobot • Pyrobot) • Rentamaguma • Robobī • Shooting Chomp • Skellirex • Skittler • Skittler Pillar • Skullyrex • Snaggles • Snippys • Squeekly • Squiddicus • Squidly • Stilts • Toothberry • Wiggle • Yellow Snaggles
Objects Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Banana Juice • Crash Guard* • Green Balloon* • Heart • Heart Boost • K-O-N-G Letters • Map Key • Puzzle Piece • Rare Orb • Red Balloon
Barrels Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • DK Barrel • Regular Barrel • Slot Machine Barrel
Miscellaneous Bag • Container • Green surface • Rambi Crate • Red and blue blocks • Tire • Train • Trapdoor
Vehicles Mine Cart • Rocket Barrel
Moves Barrel Roll (Cartwheel Attack) • Blow • Cling • Ground Pound (Popgun Pound) • Ranged attack
Levels Jungle Jungle Hijinxs • King of Cling • Tree Top Bop • Sunset Shore • Canopy Cannons • Crazy Cart • Platform Panic • Mugly's Mound
Beach Poppin' Planks • Sloppy Sands • Peaceful Pier • Cannon Cluster • Stormy Shore • Blowhole Bound • Tidal Terror • Tumblin' Temple • Pinchin' Pirates
Ruins Wonky Waterway • Button Bash • Mast Blast • Damp Dungeon • Itty Bitty Biters • Temple Topple • Shifty Smashers • Ruined Roost
Cave Rickety Rails • Grip 'n' Trip • Bombs Away • Mole Patrol • Crowded Cavern • Jagged Jewels • The Mole Train
Forest Vine Valley • Clingy Swingy • Flutter Flyaway • Tippin' Totems • Longshot Launch • Springy Spores • Wigglevine Wonders • Muncher Marathon • Blast & Bounce • Mangoruby Run
Cliff Sticky Situation • Prehistoric Path • Weighty Way • Boulder Roller • Precarious Plateau • Crumble Canyon • Tippy Shippy • Clifftop Climb • Perilous Passage • Thugly's Highrise
Factory Foggy Fumes • Slammin' Steel • Handy Hazards • Gear Getaway • Cog Jog • Switcheroo • Music Madness • Lift-off Launch • Treacherous Track • Feather Fiend
Volcano Furious Fire • Hot Rocket • Roasting Rails • Smokey Peak • Bobbing Basalt • Moving Melters • Red Red Rising • Five Monkey Trial • Tiki Tong Terror
Cloud*+ Crushin' Columns*+ • Gushin' Geysers*+ • Spiky Surprise*+ • Mischievous Moles*+ • Topsy Turvy*+ • Tar Ball Fall*+ • Robo Factory*+ • Lavawheel Volcano*+ • Golden Temple
Further info Donkey Kong Returns Original Sound Track • Extras (image names in other languages) • Gallery • Staff
Related Play Nintendo activities:
Can’t-miss games • Who are these jerks of the jungle?
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U) / Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)
Characters Playable Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Cranky Kong • Funky Kong*
Supporting Don Zunāna • Funky Kong • Professor Chops • Rambi • Squawks • Tawks*
Bosses Pompy, the Presumptuous • Skowl, the Startling • Ba-Boom, the Boisterous • Fugu, the Frightening • Bashmaster, the Unbreakable • Lord Fredrik, the Snowmad King
Other Big Squeekly • Goats • Mugly • Skittler • Snippys
Enemies Snowmad Tucks (Archy · Archy (fire) · Big Sphen · Boom Bird · Painguin Tucks · Papa Painguin · Pengatcha 1-gō · Pointy Tucks · Soary · Speedy Tucks · Trench Tucks · Tuff Tucks · Tenacious Tucks) • Fluff (Harey · Harold · Tuff Fluff) • Hootz (Blue Hootz · Hot Hootz · Puffton · Tuffton) • Ice dragon • Lemmington • Waldough (Chum Chucker Charlie · Fish Poker Pops · Walbrick · Walnut)
Other Bouncelisk • Bucky • Buffaloafer • Buzzy • Carnivorous Plantlife (Venus Trap Platform · Chompette) • Cheesy Chester • Chompasaurus • Dozy • Electrified Anemone • Finley (Blue Finley · Green Finley · Red Finley) • Flaming Falling Totem Pole • Fritz • Gordo • Green fish • Hermit crab • Horror Gills • Jellyfish • Large Mimic • Mama Saw • Mimic • Monocle Monica • Porcupal • Pufftup • Punch Piranha • Punchy Paddy • Schnautzel • Sea Urchin • Snaggles • Sour Dodo • Squiddicus • Swooper Dooper • Thug Slug • Toucan't • Wild Wendell • Yellow Snaggles
Objects Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Banana Juice • Blue Balloon • Capsule Toy Machine • Crash Guard • Flying banana • Gold Heart • Green Balloon • Heart • Heart Boost • KONG Letters • Mysterious relic • Puzzle Piece • Red Balloon
Projectiles Barrel • Kong Barrel • Water Sack • Watermelon Fuse Bomb
Miscellaneous Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Bell • Burlap Hanging Sack • Climbing grass • Collapsible Underwater Grass • Cracked Block • Current • Item container • Item Handle • Pile of leaves • Purple Flower Platform • Rambi Crate • Rolling leaf • Slot Machine Barrel • Snowflake Shield • Spinning Platform • Spring Platform • Vine-Triggered Platform • Zip-Line Vine
Vehicles Log Canoe • Mine Cart • Rocket Barrel
Obstacles Avalanche • Chunk of ice • Electroid • Fireball • Fire Floor • Giant Spiked Nut • Hanging TNT • Icicle • Proximity mine • Snowball • Snowflake • Sting Tentacle • Tornado • Volcanic debris
Moves Cane Bounce • Cartwheel Attack • Cling • Corkscrew • Ground Pound (Popgun Pound) • Helicopter Spin • Ranged attack • Roll Attack
Levels Lost Mangroves Mangrove Cove • Shipwreck Shore • Canopy Chaos • Trunk Twister • Zip-Line Shrine • Busted Bayou • Big Top Bop • Swinger Flinger
Autumn Heights Windmill Hills • Mountain Mania • Horn Top Hop • Sawmill Thrill • Alpine Incline • Wing Ding • Crumble Cavern • Rodent Ruckus • Mountaintop Tussle • Bopopolis
Bright Savannah Grassland Groove • Baobab Bonanza • Frantic Fields • Scorch 'n' Torch • Twilight Terror • Cannon Canyon • Rickety Rafters • Bramble Scramble • Triple Trouble • Precarious Pendulums
Sea Breeze Cove Deep Keep • High Tide Ride • Amiss Abyss • Irate Eight • Sea Stack Attack • Current Capers • Rockin' Relics • Shoal Atoll • Fugu Face-Off • Spinning Spines
Juicy Jungle Harvest Hazards • Reckless Ride • Fruity Factory • Panicky Paddles • Jelly Jamboree • Frosty Fruits • Beehive Brawl • Jammin' Jams • Punch Bowl • Platform Problems
Donkey Kong Island Homecoming Hijinxs • Seashore War • Aqueduct Assault • Blurry Flurry • Forest Folly • Cliffside Slide • Frozen Frenzy • Meltdown Mayhem • Dynamite Dash • Icicle Arsenal • Volcano Dome • Slippy Spikes
Secret Seclusion Levitation Station • Rocket Rails • Crazy Clouds
Miscellaneous Extras • Lord Fredrik's horn
Further info Gallery • Media • Staff
* Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version
Related Play Nintendo activities:
A matching game to flip over • Can’t-miss games • The multiplayer way • Which Kong could fit your style? • Who’s that toy?
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Characters Main characters Donkey Kong • Luigi • Mario • Princess Peach • Toad
Antagonists Bowser • Kamek • Koopa General
Supporting characters BrKLnCouple • Cranky Kong • Driver • Francis • Giuseppe • Kong army • Lumalee • Mario and Luigi's family (Aunt Marie · Mario and Luigi's father · Mario and Luigi's grandfather · Mario and Luigi's mother · Mario and Luigi's niece · Uncle Arthur · Uncle Tony) • Penguin King • Spike • Toad General
Other characters Baby Luigi • Baby Mario • Baby Peach • Chanterelle • Chunky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Funky Kong • Kiddy Kong • King Bob-omb • King Boo • Luigi's bully • Pauline • Pit • Super Mario Bros. Plumbing customer • Swanky Kong • Toadette • Yoshi
Forms Cape Mario • Cat Mario • Fire Mario • Ice Mario • Invincible Mario • Mini Mario • Super Mario • Tanooki Mario
Species Bat • Biddybud • Blooper (Blooper Baby) • Bob-omb • Bullet Bill (Bomber Bill) • Bramball • Buzzy Beetle • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheep (Spiny Cheep Cheep) • Goomba (Goomba Tower) • Hammer Bro • Human (H. nintendonus) • Jellybeam • Kong • Koopa (Dry Bones · Koopa Paratroopa · Koopa Troopa · Spiny · Sledge Bro) • Luma • Maw-Ray • Penguin • Piranha Plant • Snifit • Toad • Yoshi
Locations Bob-omb Battlefield • Bowser's Castle • Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights) • Castle Burger • Crazy Cap • Dark Lands • Jungle Kingdom • Fire Flower Fields • Great Ring of Kong • High Cliffs • Kart workshop • Mushroom Forest • Mushroom Kingdom (Toad Town · Mushroom Heights) • Peach's Castle • Punch-Out Pizzeria • Rainbow Road • Desert Area • Secret passage • Snow Kingdom • Super Mario Bros. Plumbing • Training Course • Warp Zone • Waterfall Area • Yoshi's Island
Items and objects ! Block • Anchor • Axe • Barrel • Bill Blaster • Bike (Bullet Bike · Mach Bike) • Blue mushroom • Blue Shell • Boomerang Flower • Bowser Statue • Box • Brick Block • Cannon • Cape Feather • Clear Pipe • Coin • Coin Block • Crate • Donut Block • Dragon Coin • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Flying Question Block • Fruit (Banana · Carrot · Coconut · Grape · Melon · Pineapple · Turnip · Watermelon) • Girder • Goal Pole • Hammer • Ice Flower • Kart (Pipe Frame · Standard Kart · Tiny Titan) • Koopa Clown Car • Ladder • Lakitu's Cloud • Lift • Magic wand • Magical Potion • Mushroom Platform • Music Box • Mysterious pipe • P Switch • P-Wing • POW Block • Power Balloon • Question Block • Rocket Barrel • Rotating Block • Shy Guy balloon • Spike Trap • Snowball • Super Bell • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Star • Tanooki Suit • Trampoline • Warp Pipe • Wooden cutout • Yoshi's Egg
Miscellaneous Gallery • Illumination • Jump Man • Media • Quotes • References to other media • SMBPlumbing.com • Staff • The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) ("DK Rap" · "Mario Brothers Rap" · "Peaches") • Universal Pictures • Voice actors
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