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|image=[[Image:Angry_Major_Burrows.jpg|250px|'''Major Burrows''' fighting [[Mario]].]]
|image=[[File:Major Burrows Artwork.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Major Burrows
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|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|dome=[[Bedroom]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|world=World S
|level=[[Gusty Garden Galaxy#The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows|The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows]]<br>[[Gusty Garden Galaxy#Major Burrows's Daredevil Run|Major Burrows's Daredevil Run]]<br>[[Boss Blitz Galaxy #Throwback Throwdown|Throwback Throwdown]]<br>[[Boss Blitz Galaxy #Throwback Throwdown Speed Run|Throwback Throwdown Speed Run]]
|species=[[Undergrunt]]
|species=[[Undergrunt]]
|star=''SMG'': [[Image:Smg_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg_icon_daredevilcomet.png|20px]]<br>''SMG2'': [[Image:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.png|20px]]
|portrayed_by=[[Koichi Hayashida]]
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'''Major Burrows''' is a boss in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. He lives on one of the planets of the [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]] and is the leader of the Undergrunts that wrecked havoc there. When first encountered, he is chasing a [[Star Rabbit]]. He also reappears as a returning boss in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]].
{{quote|AGH! I'm gonna get eaten! Somebody! Anybody! Help!|Star Bunny|Super Mario Galaxy}}
'''Major Burrows''' is a boss in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. He lives on one of the planets of the [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]] and is the leader of the [[Undergrunt]]s that wreaked havoc there. He also reappears as a returning boss in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]. [[Koichi Hayashida]], the director of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', provides the voice for Major Burrows.<ref>Gilbert, H. (March 8, 2012). [https://www.gamesradar.com/super-mario-3d-land-built-creativity/ Super Mario 3D Land - An inspiring development to find joy in the face of national tragedy]. ''GamesRadar+''. Retrieved December 30, 2023.</ref> Major Burrows shares his boss music with the Gold Leaf and Toy Time Galaxy's [[Undergrunt Gunner]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
[[Image:Monty.jpg|thumb|200px|left|'''Major Burrows''' fighting [[Mario]].]]
[[File:Major Burrows Screenshot.png|thumb|200px|left|Major Burrows fighting [[Mario]]]]
Major Burrows simply resembles a large, brown [[Undergrunt Gunner]]. He wears a blue [[Spiny Shell]] as a helmet (which he also uses to burrow back into the ground). He is also shown to have light blue eyes that are often times dilated when his expression changes. He has long white eyebrows similar to [[Bowser]]'s, and large rounded cheeks. He also has three whiskers on each side of his snout. When angry, Major Burrows's blue helmet turns red, and his eyes are golden yellow with no visible pupils.
Major Burrows is an abnormally large and pudgy, maroon-colored [[Undergrunt]]. He wears a spiked blue helmet that resembles a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]], which he also uses to burrow back into the ground. He is also shown to have light blue eyes that either become dilated when his expression changes or disappear when he is stunned. He has long white eyebrows similar to [[Bowser]]'s, and large rounded cheeks. He also has three whiskers on each side of his snout and a big, black nose. He has a large, tannish-colored rounded belly, and a short flesh-colored tail, which serves as Major Burrows's weak spot. Burrows also has long, sharp, black claws that he uses to attack Mario with. When angry, Major Burrows's blue helmet turns red, and his eyes are golden yellow with no visible pupils.
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==Combat==
==Battle==
===Super Mario Galaxy===
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
[[Image:Angry_Major_Burrows.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Major Burrows''' while he's angry.]]
[[File:Angry Major Burrows.png|thumb|Major Burrows while angry]]
This battle practices ground pounding and spinning. Major Burrows appears in the [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]'s level "[[Gusty Garden Galaxy#The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows|The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows]]" where he is chasing a Star Rabbit around a large tree. At the start of the boss battle, Major Burrows ignores Mario and continues pursuing the helpless Star Bunny. Mario must [[Ground Pound]] somewhere near him, when Major Burrows pops up half way out of the ground to stun him. While stunned, Mario must then [[Star Spin]] Major Burrows, causing the major to lose a life. Major Burrows will then turn his attention towards Mario and start chasing him, instead of the Star Bunny. Mario must do the same thing again two more times. However, after Mario preforms a ground pound, Major Burrows will run away once he's been stunned, forcing Mario to chase after him. For the final time, Major Burrows will turn red out of frustration and chase Mario at a faster speed. If Major Burrows is stunned, he will retreat back underground and come back fully restored, furiously charging at Mario. Mario will have to do another ground pound, which will cause Major Burrows to run away just like he did the second time. After a final star spin, he'll be defeated and will release a [[Power Star]].
In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', Major Burrows appears in the [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]'s level "[[Gusty Garden Galaxy#The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows|The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows]]" where he is chasing a [[Star Bunny]] around a large tree. Initially, Major Burrows is unaware that Mario (or [[Luigi]]) has landed on his planet; when Mario [[Ground Pound]]s near Major Burrows before [[Spin]]ning into him, he will forget about chasing after the Star Bunny and lock his sights on Mario. When Mario performs a second Ground Pound, Major Burrows will attempt to run away after being stunned. Once Mario has caught up and performed his second Spin, Major Burrows will become very angry and turn red. When Mario stuns Major Burrows for the third time, he will retreat back underground and come back fully restored, while charging furiously at Mario. When Mario performs a fourth and final Ground Pound, Major Burrows will attempt to run away again. When Mario catches up and performs his third and final Spin, Major Burrows will release a [[Power Star]].


The player faces Major Burrows again, with the second fight being part of the [[Daredevil Comet]] run. The battle is the exact same thing, except the player only has one life, instead of three or six.
The player faces Major Burrows again during the [[Daredevil Comet]] run; this means the player will only have one life point. In the credits, there is a picture of Mario fighting him.


===Super Mario Galaxy 2===
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
[[File:Major Burrows SMG2.png|thumb|left|Major Burrows after he is defeated]]
Major Burrows is the third boss Mario fights in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]. His battle is exactly the same as the one from ''Super Mario Galaxy'', although there is no [[Star Bunny]] present, and he will release a [[Launch Star]] which leads to [[Bouldergeist]]'s planet instead of a [[Power Star]].
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Major Burrows reappears in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. He is the third boss Mario fights in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]. His battle is exactly the same as the one from ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Although there is no Star Bunny.
==Profiles and statistics==
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===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
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|dome=[[Bedroom (Super Mario Galaxy)|Bedroom]]
|galaxy=[[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]
|mission=[[The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows]]<br>[[Major Burrows's Daredevil Run]]
|reward=[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Power Star]][[File:Smg icon daredevilcomet.png|link=Prankster Comet#Daredevil Comet|Daredevil Comet]]
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==Names in Other Languages==
====Trading card description====
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|name1=Major Burrows
|description1=''Holy Mole-y! Major Burrows lives on one of the planets in the Gusty Garden Galaxy, and when Mario first sees him, he is trying to munch on a cute Star Rabbit! Force him out from underground with a good ground pound, and strike him three times with a star spin to the tail. After Mario defeats the Major, the thankful Star Bunny rewards him with a Power Star.''
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===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
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|world=[[World S]]
|galaxy=[[Boss Blitz Galaxy]]
|mission=[[Throwback Throwdown]]<br>[[Throwback Throwdown Speed Run]]<br>[[Boss Blitz Galaxy#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[Boss Blitz Galaxy#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]
|reward=[[File:SMG Chart Launch Star.png|link=Launch Star]]
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==Additional names==
===Internal names===
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|name2=ドドリュウ (''Dodoryuu'')
|meaning2=From「土竜」(''doryū''), an alternate reading for「モグラ」(''mogura'', mole)
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===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
|Jap=モグキング
|JapR=Mogu Kingu
|JapM=[[Monty#Names in other languages|Monty]] King
|Ger=General Maulwurf
|Ger=General Maulwurf
|GerM=General Mole
|GerM=General Mole
|SpaE= Jefe Topo
|Spa=Topetón
|SpaEM=Mole Boss
|SpaM=Big Mole
|SpaA=Topetón
|SpaAM=Literarly "Big Mole"
|Ita=Gran Roditore
|Ita=Gran Roditore
|ItaM=Big Rodent}}
|ItaM=Big Rodent
|Fre=Roi Mogu
|FreM=Undergrunt King
|Kor=두더지 대장
|KorR=Dudeoji Daejang
|KorM=Mole Captain
}}
 
==References==
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==Trivia==
*Major Burrows shares his boss music with the Gold Leaf and Toy Time Galaxy's [[Undergrunt Gunner]].
*The Major Burrows battle is somewhat similar to [[Bowser]], since the player must stun him and then smack him with a star spin.
*Strangely, Major Burrows bares a close resemblance to the [[Mole folk]]s from the SNES game ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''.
*In the Japanese version of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', Major Burrows is named Mogura Mole.
*Major Burrows is one of many bosses to return in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. His battle is the same as from the previous game.
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Latest revision as of 22:26, November 27, 2024

Major Burrows
Major Burrows Artwork.png
Artwork of Major Burrows
Species Undergrunt
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
Portrayed by Koichi Hayashida
“AGH! I'm gonna get eaten! Somebody! Anybody! Help!”
Star Bunny, Super Mario Galaxy

Major Burrows is a boss in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. He lives on one of the planets of the Gusty Garden Galaxy and is the leader of the Undergrunts that wreaked havoc there. He also reappears as a returning boss in Super Mario Galaxy 2, in the Boss Blitz Galaxy. Koichi Hayashida, the director of Super Mario Galaxy 2, provides the voice for Major Burrows.[1] Major Burrows shares his boss music with the Gold Leaf and Toy Time Galaxy's Undergrunt Gunner.

Appearance[edit]

Major Burrows fighting Mario

Major Burrows is an abnormally large and pudgy, maroon-colored Undergrunt. He wears a spiked blue helmet that resembles a Spiny Shell, which he also uses to burrow back into the ground. He is also shown to have light blue eyes that either become dilated when his expression changes or disappear when he is stunned. He has long white eyebrows similar to Bowser's, and large rounded cheeks. He also has three whiskers on each side of his snout and a big, black nose. He has a large, tannish-colored rounded belly, and a short flesh-colored tail, which serves as Major Burrows's weak spot. Burrows also has long, sharp, black claws that he uses to attack Mario with. When angry, Major Burrows's blue helmet turns red, and his eyes are golden yellow with no visible pupils.

Battle[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Angry Major Burrows
Major Burrows while angry

In Super Mario Galaxy, Major Burrows appears in the Gusty Garden Galaxy's level "The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows" where he is chasing a Star Bunny around a large tree. Initially, Major Burrows is unaware that Mario (or Luigi) has landed on his planet; when Mario Ground Pounds near Major Burrows before Spinning into him, he will forget about chasing after the Star Bunny and lock his sights on Mario. When Mario performs a second Ground Pound, Major Burrows will attempt to run away after being stunned. Once Mario has caught up and performed his second Spin, Major Burrows will become very angry and turn red. When Mario stuns Major Burrows for the third time, he will retreat back underground and come back fully restored, while charging furiously at Mario. When Mario performs a fourth and final Ground Pound, Major Burrows will attempt to run away again. When Mario catches up and performs his third and final Spin, Major Burrows will release a Power Star.

The player faces Major Burrows again during the Daredevil Comet run; this means the player will only have one life point. In the credits, there is a picture of Mario fighting him.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Major Burrows defeated again
Major Burrows after he is defeated

Major Burrows is the third boss Mario fights in the Boss Blitz Galaxy. His battle is exactly the same as the one from Super Mario Galaxy, although there is no Star Bunny present, and he will release a Launch Star which leads to Bouldergeist's planet instead of a Power Star.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Major Burrows
Major Burrows Artwork.png
Dome Bedroom Galaxy Gusty Garden Galaxy
Mission The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows
Major Burrows's Daredevil Run
Reward Power StarDaredevil Comet

Trading card description[edit]

Image Name Description

MajorBurrowsTradingCard.png Major Burrows Holy Mole-y! Major Burrows lives on one of the planets in the Gusty Garden Galaxy, and when Mario first sees him, he is trying to munch on a cute Star Rabbit! Force him out from underground with a good ground pound, and strike him three times with a star spin to the tail. After Mario defeats the Major, the thankful Star Bunny rewards him with a Power Star.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Major Burrows
Major Burrows Artwork.png
World World S Galaxy Boss Blitz Galaxy
Mission Throwback Throwdown
Throwback Throwdown Speed Run
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Reward Launch Star

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
ObjectData/Dodoryu.arc Dodoryu Transliteration of below
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl ドドリュウ (Dodoryuu) From「土竜」(doryū), an alternate reading for「モグラ」(mogura, mole)

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese モグキング[?]
Mogu Kingu
Monty King
French Roi Mogu[?] Undergrunt King
German General Maulwurf[?] General Mole
Italian Gran Roditore[?] Big Rodent
Korean 두더지 대장[?]
Dudeoji Daejang
Mole Captain
Spanish Topetón[?] Big Mole

References[edit]

  1. ^ Gilbert, H. (March 8, 2012). Super Mario 3D Land - An inspiring development to find joy in the face of national tragedy. GamesRadar+. Retrieved December 30, 2023.