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[[Image: KingJames.jpg|thumb|'''King James'''.]]
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|image=[[File:KingJames.jpg|200px]]
|species=Human
|first_appearance=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' ("[[Bad Rap]]") (1989)
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{{quote|My Flab boys are gonna free me from this place!|King James|The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!}}


'''King James''' is the funky ruler of the city of [[Rap Land]].
'''King James''' is the funky ruler of the city of [[Rap Land]]. He is based on the late [[wikipedia:James Brown|James Brown]].


In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episode "[[Bad Rap]]", King James had been taken hostage in his own castle by [[Bowser|Rappin' Koopa]]. Rappin' Koopa had placed King James onto a giant turntable, where he would inevitably get stabbed with the giant record needle that went along with it. However, King James was confident that the [[Flab Boys]] would rescue him, and soon learned that Rappin' Koopa had spotted them, along with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] and [[Toad]] as they approached the castle.
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episode "[[Bad Rap]]", King James is taken hostage in his own castle by [[Bowser|Rappin' Koopa]]. Rappin' Koopa places King James onto a giant turntable, where he will inevitably get stabbed with the giant record needle that goes along with it. However, King James is confident that the [[Flab Boys]] will rescue him and soon learns that Rappin' Koopa found them, along with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] and [[Toad]] as they approach the castle.


King James soon met up with Princess Toadstool, who had unfortunately been captured by Rappin' Koopa. Rappin' Koopa then turned on the record player, and left the King and Princess alone as the needle slowly lowered towards them. Thankfully, Toad managed to sneak in and turn off the record player, saving them.
King James soon meets up with Princess Toadstool, who has unfortunately been captured by Rappin' Koopa. Rappin' Koopa turns on the record player, and leaves the King and Princess alone as the needle slowly lowers towards them. Thankfully, Toad manages to sneak in and turn off the record player, saving them.


After meeting up with the Mario Bros., King James declared that the only way to stop Rappin' Koopa was to shut off his power by pulling the Royal Plug of Rap Land's power supply. Mario eventually succeeded in pulling the enormous plug.
After meeting up with the Mario Bros., King James declares that the only way to stop Rappin' Koopa is to shut off his power by pulling the Royal Plug of Rap Land's power supply. Mario eventually succeeds in pulling the enormous plug.


To counter Rappin' Koopa's attack, King James assisted Princess Toadstool in blowing up several [[Albatoss]] with exploding records (see [[Stereo Gun]]). By the Albatoss all gone, the others were able to take out Rappin' Koopa and his [[Koopa Troopa]]s, freeing Rap Land from their reign.
To counter Rappin' Koopa's attack, King James assists Princess Toadstool in blowing up several [[Albatoss]]es with exploding records (see [[Stereo Gun]]). Due to the Albatosses disappearance, the others are able to take out Rappin' Koopa and his [[Koopa Troopa]]s, freeing Rap Land from their reign.


When the [[Koopa]]s had fled from Rap Land, King James and the Flab Boys danced to the [[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!#Plumber Rap Part 2|Mario Rap]]. Honored by Mario, King James gave him a special crown, and declared him number one in a rapping duel.
When the Koopas flee from Rap Land, King James and the Flab Boys dance to the "[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!#Plumber Rap Part 2|Mario Rap]]." Honoring Mario, King James gives him a special crown and declares him number one in a rapping duel.


== Trivia ==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Ger=König James
|GerM=King James
|GerC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrOw3NcuMy8&list=PLn0Cm-QzTZcYMFil7DnnbYQJlk7qccB4H&index=46 The Super Mario Bros Super Show! Folge 39 Die Einberufung / Schlechter Rap]</ref>
|Spa=Rey James
|SpaM=King James
|SpaC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSomewYU6FI Mala reputacion | Dibujos Para Niños]</ref>
}}


* King James is clearly named and modeled after [[Wikipedia: James Brown|James Brown]].
==References==
<references/>


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Latest revision as of 10:23, September 8, 2024

King James
King James
Species Human
First appearance The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! ("Bad Rap") (1989)
“My Flab boys are gonna free me from this place!”
—King James, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

King James is the funky ruler of the city of Rap Land. He is based on the late James Brown.

In The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! episode "Bad Rap", King James is taken hostage in his own castle by Rappin' Koopa. Rappin' Koopa places King James onto a giant turntable, where he will inevitably get stabbed with the giant record needle that goes along with it. However, King James is confident that the Flab Boys will rescue him and soon learns that Rappin' Koopa found them, along with Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool and Toad as they approach the castle.

King James soon meets up with Princess Toadstool, who has unfortunately been captured by Rappin' Koopa. Rappin' Koopa turns on the record player, and leaves the King and Princess alone as the needle slowly lowers towards them. Thankfully, Toad manages to sneak in and turn off the record player, saving them.

After meeting up with the Mario Bros., King James declares that the only way to stop Rappin' Koopa is to shut off his power by pulling the Royal Plug of Rap Land's power supply. Mario eventually succeeds in pulling the enormous plug.

To counter Rappin' Koopa's attack, King James assists Princess Toadstool in blowing up several Albatosses with exploding records (see Stereo Gun). Due to the Albatosses disappearance, the others are able to take out Rappin' Koopa and his Koopa Troopas, freeing Rap Land from their reign.

When the Koopas flee from Rap Land, King James and the Flab Boys dance to the "Mario Rap." Honoring Mario, King James gives him a special crown and declares him number one in a rapping duel.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
German König James[1] King James
Spanish Rey James[2] King James

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Super Mario Bros Super Show! Folge 39 Die Einberufung / Schlechter Rap
  2. ^ Mala reputacion | Dibujos Para Niños
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