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[[Image:Twink.PNG|frame|[[Twink]], a Star Kid from ''[[Paper Mario]]''.]]
{{species infobox
'''Stars''' live above [[The Mushroom Kingdom]] and are ruled by the [[Star Spirits]]. Stars begin their lives as '''Star Kids''' in [[Starborn Valley]] under the care of [[Merle]] and some [[Ninji|Ninjis]].  The Stars live in a city above [[Shooting Star Summit]], called [[Star Haven]]. [[Geno]] is also a type of star being, although it is unknown if he is related to Twink's species.
|image=[[File:StarSpirits.jpg|230px]]<br>The [[Star Spirits]] in ''[[Mario Party 5]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' ([[List of games by date#1992|1992]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|variants=[[Grand Star]]<br>[[Luma]]<br>[[Star Kid]]<br>[[#Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|Star Sprite]]<br>[[Power Star]]<br>[[Ztar]]
|comparable=[[Angry Sun]]<br>[[Shine Sprite]]
|notable=[[Baby Luma]]<br>[[Beanstar]]<br>[[Dark Star]]/[[Dark Bowser]]<br>[[Dark Star X]]<br>[[Geno]]<br>[[Millennium Star]]<br>[[Monstar]]<br>[[Polari]]<br>[[Starlow]]<br>[[Star Temple gate]]<br>[[Star Spirits]]<br>[[Sun]]<br>[[Twink]]
|collapsed=true
}}
'''Stars''' are a race of celestial beings who have appeared in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]].
==History==
===''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''===
{{main|Star (enemy)}}
Sentient stars first appear in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', both as a background element in the [[Space Zone]] map, and an obstacle in the [[star stage]] and [[Secret Course 2]]. In those levels, they have angry expressions and act similarly to spikes, damaging [[Mario]] when touched. Some stars also move horizontally and vertically, forcing the player to maneuver around them safely.


[[Stafy]], a character from his own series who makes cameos in some [[Mario]] games, could be considered a star, although he is actually more of a [[starfish]] (which might make him a [[Starslap]], [[Zeostar]], or [[Starkiss]] if he is a Mario species at all). It is actually unknown ''exactly'' what Stafy is, and it actually may be that he ''is'' a Star, as he once lived in the sky before venturing underwater (where he was assumed by the people who lived there to be a starfish).
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', [[Geno]] (real name ♡ ♪ ! ?) is a star-like being from [[Star Road (Super Mario RPG)|Star Road]] who was sent by a "higher authority" to aid the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] in its hour of need against the [[Smithy Gang]] by possessing a wooden doll. He decided to join Mario on his quest to save the kingdom when he realized he could not do it alone. Although Geno is a type of star being, it is unknown if he is directly related to the star species.


''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' features star-shaped beings, which are called [[Luma]]s.
===''Paper Mario''===
[[File:PM1starNPC.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:Twink.png|frame|100px|[[Twink]], a Star Kid from ''[[Paper Mario]]'']]
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Stars are known to live in a city above [[Shooting Star Summit]], called [[Star Haven]] where they are led by the [[Star Spirits]]. Stars begin their lives as [[Star Kid]]s in [[Starborn Valley]] under the care of [[Merle]] and some [[Ninji]]s. [[Twink]], a notable Star Kid, aids [[Princess Peach]] while she is kidnapped by [[Bowser]].
====Individual Tattles====
;[[Starborn Valley]]
*"''He's a Star Kid who isn't allowed to go up to the sky. It doesn't seem to have affected his spirits, though. It's no use worrying about these little guys now, Mario. We'll help 'em soon!''"
*"''It's one of the Star Kids. Hey, maybe if we make friends with the Star Kids now, they'll grant us tons of wishes later!''"
*"''It's a Star Kid--just a baby. Star Kids are so full of life, aren't they? I always wanted a younger brother, you know. It would be fun to get into hijinks with a little bro.''"
*"''It's a Star Kid. She's so cute! She reminds me of [[Goombaria]].''"
*"''It's a Star Kid. He wants a younger brother. Hey, so do I! I hope he becomes a great star one day.''"
*"''This Star Kid thinks he's made himself invisible. He wants to go up to the sky. OK, but, it's hard to imagine this little prankster granting anyone's wishes...''"
;[[Star Haven]]
*"''He's a Star Haven resident. He doesn't look well. Doesn't he know that we rescued all the Star Spirits?''"
*"''He's a Star Haven resident. He looks like he doesn't have a care, even though Bowser still has the Star Rod. He probably thinks he can't help. Well, to tell the truth, he probably can't, but shouldn't he at least show a little bit of concern?''"
*"''It's a Star Haven resident. It's sad that these wish-granters aren't more energetic. Only the Star Spirits are lively.''"
*"''It's a Star Haven resident. These guys believe that everything will be fine since the Star Spirits have returned. There's still work to be done! I mean, I'm sure it seems great to have the Star Spirits back, but the fight's not over!''"
*"''He's running an inn. It's just like a [[Toad House#Paper Mario|Toad House]]. I never thought we'd find one in Star Haven. This is the first time I've seen a Toad House with no Toad.''"
*"''It's a Star Haven resident. He's filled with hope, now that the Star Spirits are back. It must be tough to wish on a Star when you happen to be a Star yourself.''"
*"''This Star sells things in this shop. He also checks and buys items. There must be some extremely rare items here. Did you find anything good, Mario?''"
 
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
[[File:DarkStarSealed.png|thumb|left|The elder Star Sprites sealing away the Dark Star]]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', a species of Star known as '''Star Sprites''' appear. Unlike regular stars, Star Sprites have spherical yellow bodies with small feet and have stars perched on their heads. However, in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', [[Starlow]] implies that the true form of Star Sprites is very different, as she actually has eight heads. Only four members of this species are shown, the first being Starlow, who appears in the present timeline of the game, and the other three are elderly Star Sprites, who are shown in a flashback and were responsible for sealing away the evil [[Dark Star]].
 
Starlow makes further appearances in later [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' games]], usually nominally referencing the Star Sprites.
{{br}}


==Notable Stars==
==Notable Stars==
*[[Geno|♥♪!?]] &ndash; ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (presumably)
*[[Geno|♡ ♪ ! ? (Geno)]] - ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''  
*[[Star Spirits|The Star Spirits]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[Dark Star]] - ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
**[[Eldstar]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[Star Spirits|Star Spirits]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
**[[Kalmar]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
**[[Eldstar]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
**[[Klevar]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
**[[Kalmar]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
**[[Mamar]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
**[[Klevar]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
**[[Misstar]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
**[[Mamar]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
**[[Muskular]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
**[[Misstar]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
**[[Polari]] &ndash; ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]
**[[Muskular]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
**[[Skolar]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
**[[Skolar]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
*[[Twink]] &ndash; ''[[Paper Mario]]
*[[Luma]]s - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
*[[Millennium Star]] &ndash; ''[[Mario Party 3]]
**[[Baby Luma]] - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
<br clear=all>
**[[Polari]] - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
**[[Lubba]] - ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
*[[Twink]] - ''[[Paper Mario]]''
*[[Millennium Star]] - ''[[Mario Party 3]]''
*[[Starlow]] - ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
*[[Ztar]] - ''[[Mario Party 6]]''
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Ita=Stella
|ItaM=Star
}}
;Star Sprites
{{foreign names
|Jap=スターの精
|JapR=Sutā no Sei
|JapM=Star Spirits
|Ita=Spiriti delle Stelle
|ItaN=''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' and its remake
|ItaM=Spirits of the Stars
|Ita2=Spiriti della Stella Cobalto
|Ita2N=''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros.'', ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.'', and ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''
|Ita2M=[[Cobalt Star]]'s spirits (translation error)
|SpaE=Espíritus de la Estrella Cobalto
|SpaEM=Cobalt Star's spirits
|Por=Espíritos celestes
|PorN=''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros.''
|PorM=Heavenly spirits
|Por2=Espíritos das estrelas
|Por2N=''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.''
|Por2M=Star spirits
}}
 
==Trivia==
*In all European translations but the English and Spanish ones, the Star Sprites are called "Star Spirits," but it is not clear if they are related to ''Paper Mario''{{'}}s Star Spirits. Their Japanese name is written as 「スターの精」 ''Sutā no Sei'' compared to the Star Spirits' 「{{hover|星|ほし}}の精」 ''Hoshi no Sei'', both of which translate into "Star Spirits" or "Star Sprites". Additionally, in the American English version of ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam'', Starlow introduces herself as a representative of the "star spirits" rather than the Star Sprites.
*While Star Sprites don't appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', the spirit of the Cobalt Star calls itself a Star Sprite.
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[[Category:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars species]]

Latest revision as of 13:44, November 11, 2024

Star
StarSpirits.jpg
The Star Spirits in Mario Party 5
First appearance Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Variants
Comparable
Notable members

Stars are a race of celestial beings who have appeared in the Super Mario franchise.

History[edit]

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins[edit]

Main article: Star (enemy)

Sentient stars first appear in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, both as a background element in the Space Zone map, and an obstacle in the star stage and Secret Course 2. In those levels, they have angry expressions and act similarly to spikes, damaging Mario when touched. Some stars also move horizontally and vertically, forcing the player to maneuver around them safely.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Geno (real name ♡ ♪ ! ?) is a star-like being from Star Road who was sent by a "higher authority" to aid the Mushroom Kingdom in its hour of need against the Smithy Gang by possessing a wooden doll. He decided to join Mario on his quest to save the kingdom when he realized he could not do it alone. Although Geno is a type of star being, it is unknown if he is directly related to the star species.

Paper Mario[edit]

Star
Twink, a Star Kid from Paper Mario

In Paper Mario, Stars are known to live in a city above Shooting Star Summit, called Star Haven where they are led by the Star Spirits. Stars begin their lives as Star Kids in Starborn Valley under the care of Merle and some Ninjis. Twink, a notable Star Kid, aids Princess Peach while she is kidnapped by Bowser.

Individual Tattles[edit]

Starborn Valley
  • "He's a Star Kid who isn't allowed to go up to the sky. It doesn't seem to have affected his spirits, though. It's no use worrying about these little guys now, Mario. We'll help 'em soon!"
  • "It's one of the Star Kids. Hey, maybe if we make friends with the Star Kids now, they'll grant us tons of wishes later!"
  • "It's a Star Kid--just a baby. Star Kids are so full of life, aren't they? I always wanted a younger brother, you know. It would be fun to get into hijinks with a little bro."
  • "It's a Star Kid. She's so cute! She reminds me of Goombaria."
  • "It's a Star Kid. He wants a younger brother. Hey, so do I! I hope he becomes a great star one day."
  • "This Star Kid thinks he's made himself invisible. He wants to go up to the sky. OK, but, it's hard to imagine this little prankster granting anyone's wishes..."
Star Haven
  • "He's a Star Haven resident. He doesn't look well. Doesn't he know that we rescued all the Star Spirits?"
  • "He's a Star Haven resident. He looks like he doesn't have a care, even though Bowser still has the Star Rod. He probably thinks he can't help. Well, to tell the truth, he probably can't, but shouldn't he at least show a little bit of concern?"
  • "It's a Star Haven resident. It's sad that these wish-granters aren't more energetic. Only the Star Spirits are lively."
  • "It's a Star Haven resident. These guys believe that everything will be fine since the Star Spirits have returned. There's still work to be done! I mean, I'm sure it seems great to have the Star Spirits back, but the fight's not over!"
  • "He's running an inn. It's just like a Toad House. I never thought we'd find one in Star Haven. This is the first time I've seen a Toad House with no Toad."
  • "It's a Star Haven resident. He's filled with hope, now that the Star Spirits are back. It must be tough to wish on a Star when you happen to be a Star yourself."
  • "This Star sells things in this shop. He also checks and buys items. There must be some extremely rare items here. Did you find anything good, Mario?"

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Original sealing of the Dark Star.
The elder Star Sprites sealing away the Dark Star

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, a species of Star known as Star Sprites appear. Unlike regular stars, Star Sprites have spherical yellow bodies with small feet and have stars perched on their heads. However, in Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Starlow implies that the true form of Star Sprites is very different, as she actually has eight heads. Only four members of this species are shown, the first being Starlow, who appears in the present timeline of the game, and the other three are elderly Star Sprites, who are shown in a flashback and were responsible for sealing away the evil Dark Star.

Starlow makes further appearances in later Mario & Luigi games, usually nominally referencing the Star Sprites.

Notable Stars[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Italian Stella[?] Star
Star Sprites
Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スターの精[?]
Sutā no Sei 		Star Spirits
Italian Spiriti delle Stelle[?] Spirits of the Stars Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and its remake
Spiriti della Stella Cobalto[?] Cobalt Star's spirits (translation error) Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros., Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros., and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Portuguese Espíritos celestes[?] Heavenly spirits Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros.
Espíritos das estrelas[?] Star spirits Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.
Spanish (NOE) Espíritus de la Estrella Cobalto[?] Cobalt Star's spirits

Trivia[edit]

  • In all European translations but the English and Spanish ones, the Star Sprites are called "Star Spirits," but it is not clear if they are related to Paper Mario's Star Spirits. Their Japanese name is written as 「スターの精」 Sutā no Sei compared to the Star Spirits' 「星の精」 Hoshi no Sei, both of which translate into "Star Spirits" or "Star Sprites". Additionally, in the American English version of Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Starlow introduces herself as a representative of the "star spirits" rather than the Star Sprites.
  • While Star Sprites don't appear in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, the spirit of the Cobalt Star calls itself a Star Sprite.
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Stars
Characters Angry Sun • Baby Luma • Co-Star Luma • Comet Tico • Dark Star • Geno • Lubba • Millennium Star • Monstar • Polari • Star Spirits (Eldstar · Kalmar · Klevar · Mamar · Misstar · Muskular · Skolar) • Star Temple gate • Star World leader • Starlow • Sun • Sun (Wario Land 3) • Sutakichi • Twink
Species Luma (Hungry Luma · Lumalee) • Star • Star Kid • Star (enemy) • Wish Star
Items and objects 10-Point Star • 20-Point Star • Beanstar • Big Paint Star • Big Star • Bonus Star • Boost Star • Bronze Star • Cat Shine • Cobalt Star • Coin Rush Star • Comet Piece • Crystal Stars (Crystal Star · Diamond Star · Emerald Star · Garnet Star · Gold Star · Ruby Star · Sapphire Star) • Goal (Yoshi Topsy-Turvy) • Goal Star • Grand Star • Green Star • Jumbo Star • Launch Star • Mario's Star • Mega Star • Mini Paint Star • Mini Star • Mini Ztar • Miracle Cure • Power Star • Pull Star • Rainbow Star • Red Power Star • Red Star • Red Yoshi Star • Sapphire Star (Wario: Master of Disguise) • Shine Sprite • Shooting Star • Silver Star • Sling Star • Soda Star • Star (Donkey Kong franchise) • Star (Mario & Wario) • Star (Mario Party series) • Star (Yoshi's Island series) • Star Bit • Star Block (Super Paper Mario) • Star Block (Mario Party DS) • Star Chip • Star Cure • Star Hana • Star Lift • Star Piece (Paper Mario series) • Star Piece (Super Mario RPG) • Star Piece Cluster • Star Rod (Mario Party 8) • Star Rod (Paper Mario) • Super Star • Yoshi Star • Ztar
Related Eternal Star • Space Zone • Star Coin • Star Haven • Star Marker • Star Point • Star Pointer • Star Road (Super Mario RPG) • Star Road (Super Mario World) • Star Way • Star World
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