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{{character infobox
|title=Luma
|image=[[File:SMG Luma.jpg|200px]]
|full_name= Young Master Luma
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[2010]])
|species=[[Luma]]
|affiliation=[[Comet Observatory]], [[Rosalina]], [[Peach]], [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Starship Mario]], [[Lubba]], [[Yoshi]]
|latest_portrayal=[[Yuya Takezawa]]
|species=[[Luma (species)|Luma]]
}}
}}
{{LLquote|My [[Rosalina|mama]]!|[[Luma (character)|Luma]]|[[Super Mario Galaxy]]}}
{{quote|[[Rosalina|My mama]]!|Baby Luma|Super Mario Galaxy}}
'''Baby Luma'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' manual|page=4|language=en-us|date=2010|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> (also referred to as '''Apricot Luma''',<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' trading card.</ref> '''Little Luma''',<ref>''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy description.</ref> '''young master Luma''',<ref>{{cite|quote=AY-O! Is-- Is that... young master Luma? It is...isn't it?!|author=[[Lubba]]|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2''}}</ref> or simply '''Luma''') is a major character in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''.
==History==
===Background===
As chronicled in [[Rosalina's Story]], Luma was first met by a young [[Rosalina]] near a rusted spaceship; he explained to her that he was awaiting his mother, who was coming for him on a comet. Rosalina promised to wait with him, and the two eventually repaired the spaceship with the intent of using it to search for her themselves. As the pair traveled through the cosmos, they came across a comet made of ice and, though there was no sign of Luma's mother, decided to remain on it as they continued their search. One night, after dreaming of her own mother leaving her, Rosalina took Luma in her arms and adopted him as her own, promising to take care of him herself from then on.
 
Using materials they found frozen beneath the comet's ice, Rosalina and Luma constructed a house for themselves. Following the arrival of more of his kind from a nearby planet, Luma began to fight with them over Rosalina, who proceeded to welcome them into her new home and give names to them all. Some time later, when reminded of her former home and family, Rosalina became saddened once more - to cheer her up, Luma reminded her that her mother would always be a part of her and transformed into a [[Comet Observatory|comet]], allowing her to visit her home planet every hundred years.
 
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:Peach holds Luma SMG.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Peach holding Luma in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]]
Many centuries later, [[Bowser]] attacked the Observatory and stole the [[Grand Star]]s it requires to function. It is presumed that during the confrontation, the reborn Luma was knocked from his home and fell to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] below. Luma is then found by [[Princess Peach]], who invites [[Mario]] to her castle during the [[Star Festival]] to show him her discovery. After Mario is sent flying off into the cosmos by [[Kamek]]'s attack, Peach sends Luma after him as her castle is towed away by Bowser's forces to the center of the universe.
 
Luma is formally introduced to Mario when he awakens on a planet within the [[Gateway Galaxy]]. After giving him a brief tutorial and a game of hide-and-seek, the star child determines Mario may be capable of helping Rosalina and joins him at his mother's request, taking up residence beneath the [[Mario Cap]] and in the process granting him the [[Spin]] maneuver. Together, the two make their way through numerous galaxies and slowly reclaim the lost [[Power Star]]s, eventually returning enough power to the observatory's [[Beacon]] to allow themselves access to [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor]], where Mario uses Luma's powers to defeat the Koopa King once and for all.
 
Following Bowser's defeat and the rescue of the final Grand Star, the star it had already begun to form implodes on itself due to a lack of power. The ensuing black hole begins to rapidly consume the entire universe. Luma then appears from the Mario Cap and, after a wave goodbye, flings himself into the heart of the catastrophe, and is followed by the other Lumas. Their efforts succeed in stabilizing the black hole, destroying it and restoring the cosmos to their former state.
 
After the player collects all 120 Power Stars and defeats the final boss once more, a secret ending is displayed, in which Rosalina is shown thanking the player and promising to watch over them from beyond the stars before departing from the Gateway Galaxy in the observatory. The scene then shifts to the dilapidated spaceship from her storybook, with Luma peering out from inside; he waves once more at the camera before rising up toward the stars and out of sight.
 
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:Mario finds Baby Luma SMG2 screenshot.png|left|thumb|Mario finds the lost Baby Luma in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.]]
Luma makes his second appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', where he is called Baby Luma. He is found in the prologue of the game lying on the ground and immediately takes a shine to [[Mario]]. Baby Luma flies into the [[Mario Cap]], and Mario's body begins to tingle, giving him the power to spin. Mario later meets two other yellow Lumas, which call Baby Luma "young master Luma" and send Mario off to the [[Sky Station Galaxy]]. Baby Luma is later reunited with [[Lubba]], who thanks Mario for saving him, and together, Mario and Baby Luma travel through many new galaxies to defeat [[Bowser]] once again.
 
After Bowser is defeated, Mario returns to [[Starship Mario]] with [[Princess Peach]] and the [[Grand Star]], after which Rosalina appears in her [[Comet Observatory]]. She explains to Mario that she knew all along that she would someday be reunited with Baby Luma, because there is a power even beyond that of the stars that governs the destiny of them all. After promising that he will never ever forget about Mario and taking Mario's cap as a souvenir, Baby Luma rejoins Rosalina and leaves with her.
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===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:LumaSuperMarioKun.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Page 66, where Baby Luma first appears. He introduces himself and wants to play with Mario. Mario is reminded of cookies by Baby Luma's appearance, and does not want to play with him and would rather play his [[Nintendo DS]], much to Baby Luma's irritation. Mario does not want to do anything.]]
Baby Luma, alongside other Lumas, appears in volume 38 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' after Mario lands on a planet after he is swatted away by Bowser. He wants to play with Mario, but Mario does not want to do anything, after Mario loses his confidence. Just after Baby Luma tries to encourage Mario to get up and save Peach, a giant Goomba comes. Baby Luma wants Mario's help, though Mario refuses. Rosalina pops up and encourages Mario to fight the Goomba. Mario then learns the Star Spin technique and defeats the Goomba, who turns out to be just an illusion created by Rosalina to help Mario regain his confidence. They team up and help each other as the adventure progresses.


'''Luma''' is a major character in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Like many ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' characters, he is named after his [[Luma (species)|species]].
In this adaption, Baby Luma calls himself "A Star Child." He is also given a mouth, mostly to illustrate facial expressions better. The cover also depicts Baby Luma as a yellow Luma instead of a cream-colored one.


==History==
===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
===Background===
Baby Luma makes a cameo in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' during one of Rosalina's animations, specifically whenever she scores an [[List of golfing terms#Eagle|eagle]], [[List of golfing terms#Albatross|albatross]], or [[List of golfing terms#Hole-in-one|hole-in-one]]. He is seen wearing Mario's cap like he does in the ending of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.
Luma's story begins when he was separated from his mother. He finds young [[Rosalina]] and asked her to help him find his mama. Rosalina repaired a rusty, old ship and together, she and Luma began a long search for his mom. One day they found a comet which Luma said his mother traveled on. However there was no sign of Luma's mother. Rosalina and Luma finally gave up hope of finding Luma's mother. However, Rosalina soon discovered that buried in the comet are tools and building material. Together, the duo built a small settlement. After it was completed, the building seemed rather big for just two people. Not long after, another Luma appeared traveling on a comet. Luma and the newcomer fought over Rosalina's love. More and more Lumas flew out of the comet shouting "My mama" at Rosalina. Rosalina adopted all the Lumas and became their mother. One night Luma found Rosalina crying and comforted her, asking her why she was crying. Rosalina told Luma that her mother is dead and even though she knew, she refused to believe it until then. Rosalina thanked Luma and the two hugged each other.
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Later on, Luma transformed into the [[Comet Observatory]] to provide a new home for the Lumas and Rosalina. However, he was re-born and nurtured and cared for by Rosalina until he became a full grown Luma again.
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Rosalina and a [[Luma]] are collectively playable as a singular character. While the first Luma spawned during battle will always be yellow in color, one of the alternate colors for any subsequent Lumas spawned during the match is modeled after Baby Luma. This character is also present in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' in the form of a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], which can be obtained when it appears at random in one of the game's single-player modes.


===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
===''Mario Sports Superstars''===
[[Image:PeachGalaxy.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Peach]] holding Luma while watching how [[Bowser]] invades her kingdom.]]
Due to ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' reusing Rosalina's golf animations from ''Mario Golf: World Tour'', Baby Luma reappears in this game in the same capacity.
Sometime later, [[Princess Peach]] found Luma and planned to give him as a present to [[Mario]]. However, just as Mario was arriving, [[Bowser]] kidnapped Peach by hoisting her castle into space. Luma escapes to a nearby planet in the [[Gateway Galaxy]]. Meanwhile, Mario is attacked by a minion of Bowser and sent to the Luma's hiding spot. Luma and his friends convince Mario to play a game of hide-and-go-seek with them. When Mario finds them Rosalina appears and tells Mario that in order to save Princess Peach, the now broken [[Comet Observatory]] needs to be fixed using Grand Stars so it can fly to where Bowser is keeping Peach. She also tells him that he will need the power to travel through space, and that Luma can give him this power. Luma decides to help Mario and, making himself at home under Mario's cap, bestowed upon Mario the power of [[Spinning]]. The two subsequently begin the hunt for the Grand Stars. Traveling from galaxy to galaxy the two track down the Grand stars and slowly, the Comet Observatory becomes more powerful. When the last Star is recovered, the Comet Observatory flies to the center of the [[universe]] where Bowser has created a huge sun. After a final duel, Mario and Luma defeat Bowser, destroy the sun and rescue Princess Peach. However, Bowser's dying sun creates a huge black hole and all the Lumas including Luma fly into it to stop it. Before being destroyed, Luma waves sadly goodbye to Mario and then dives. However, it is revealed Luma has been reborn, as all Lumas do, on another planet and is waiting for Mario's return. In the very final cutscene of the game, Luma can be seen in his and Rosalina's ship, waving at the camera and then flying upwards.


===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
==Profiles and statistics==
[[Image:Mario-find-the-baby-luma.JPG|200px|thumb|Mario finds Baby Luma lost in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.]]
===''Super Mario'' series===
Luma makes his second appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. He is found in the Prologue of the game lying on the ground and immediately takes a shine to Mario. Luma flies into Mario's hat and Mario's body begins to tingle, giving him the power to spin. Mario later meets two other yellow Lumas which call Luma "young master Luma" and send Mario off to the [[Sky Station Galaxy]].
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:ApricotLumaTradingCard.png|thumb|100px]]
*'''Trading card description''': ''There are no other Lumas in the Galaxy that are like the very special Apricot Luma. This is the Luma that Rosalina gives to Mario in the beginning of the game, who grants Mario the power to do star spins -- a move that will be invaluable against many unforeseen enemies.''
*'''Prima Games Official Guide bio''': ''There are many Luma''{{sic}}'' in the cosmos, but this particular Luma is Mario's constant companion during his space travels. This cute little star gifts Mario with some amazing skills, such as the ability to survive in deep space and unleash a special spin that helps him break free of gravity and damages various dangerous denizens. While Mario explores the galaxies, he will meet many different Luma''{{sic}}'', from helpful black Luma''{{sic}}'' that manage the charts of the cosmos to green Luma''{{sic}}'' that hide a special secret.''


Luma is later reunited with [[Lubba]] who thanks Mario for saving him and together, Mario and Luma travel through many new galaxies to defeat [[Bowser]] once again. Throughout the game, the [[Mailtoad]] on [[Starship Mario]] receives several anonymous letters addressed to Luma. The letters always include fifty [[Star Bit]]s. The Mailtoad remarks that although the letters are anonymous, he hopes that he gets to meet the person soon. The letters are ultimately shown to be sent by [[Rosalina]].
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''Mario found this lost little Luma. He grants Mario a mysterious power of the stars, which comes in handy as they explore the cosmos together!''
*'''North American website bio:''' ''This pint-sized Luma is along for the ride after being rescued by Mario, armed with a whole bag of new tricks powered by the stars. Exploring the cosmos has never been more fun and exciting with a Baby Luma under his hat!''<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20100528064822/http://www.supermariogalaxy.com/#/game-characters/baby-luma|title=Characters|publisher=supermariogalaxy.com|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
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[[File:SMG2MarioLuma.png|200px|left|thumb|Luma in the game's ending.]]
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
{{spoiler}}
{{SSB4 trophy
After Bowser is defeated, [[Mario]] returns to Starship Mario with [[Peach]] and the [[Grand Star]], after which Rosalina appears in her [[Comet Observatory]]. She explains to Mario that she knew all along that she would someday be reunited with the Baby Luma, because there is a power even beyond that of the stars that governs the destiny of them all. After promising that he'll never ever forget about Mario, and taking [[Mario's Cap|Mario's cap]] as a souvenir, the Baby Luma rejoins Rosalina and leaves with her.
|name=Baby Luma
{{endspoiler}}
|altname=Little Luma
|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyBabyLuma.png|100px]]
|category=Series Related
|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' (05/2010)
|trophy_box=12: Super Mario Galaxy 2
|unlock=Random
|desc=Once every hundred years, stardust rains down upon the land. Of course, this is a perfect time for Peach to get kidnapped. In order to save her, Mario sets off across the galaxies with the aid of a lost, little star child. Named Baby Luma, this star child uses its star powers to help Mario.
|desc2=Once every hundred years, shining stardust falls on the Mushroom Kingdom. Surprisingly enough, this time it leads to Peach being kidnapped AGAIN! To rescue her, Mario embarks on a journey across the galaxies with this lost little star child who uses his mysterious star power to help Mario, all while looking incredibly adorable!
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:DefaultCAY48U5T.jpg|Luma during Bowser's kidnapping of Princess Peach.
SMG Mario Jumping Artwork.jpg|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
Image:LuigiGalaxy.gif|Luigi and Luma meet.
SMG2 Artwork Baby Luma.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
PromoGalaxy.jpg|''Super Mario Galaxy''
Super Mario Galaxy JP Wallpaper 2.jpg|''Super Mario Galaxy''
Super Mario Galaxy KR Wallpaper B.jpg|''Super Mario Galaxy''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Super Mario Galaxy Trading Card Description==
==Names in other languages==
[[File:ApricotLumaTradingCard.PNG|thumb|right|150px]]
{{foreign names
''There are no other Lumas in the Galaxy that are like the very special Apricot Luma. This is the Luma that Rosalina gives to Mario in the beginning of the game, who grants Mario the power to do star spins- a move that will be invaluable against many unforeseen enimies.''
|Jap=チコ
 
|JapR=Chiko
== Names in other Languages ==
|Jap2=ベビチコ<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' internal filename (<tt>StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>) / ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' internal filename (<tt>SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>); the equivalent string of "TicoBaby" (en_name) is「ベビチコ」(jp_name)</ref> / ベビィチコ
{{Foreignname
|Jap2R=Bebi Chiko / Bebī Chiko
|FraA=Chiko
|JapM=Luma, as called in [[Rosalina's Story]]
|FraAM=From the Japanese name of the Lumas.
|Jap2M=Baby Luma
|FraE=Luma
|ChiS=琪琪
|FraEM= -
|ChiSR=Qíqí
|ChiS2=宝贝星<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/chinesenintendo/status/977417086124269568|title=''Super Mario Galaxy'' Nvidia Shield screenshot thread|publisher=X|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiS2R=Bǎobèi Xīng
|ChiSM=Luma
|ChiS2M=Baby Star
|ChiT=奇可寶寶<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/smg2/space/index.html|title=超級瑪利歐銀河2|language=zh-hant|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Qíkě Bǎobǎo
|ChiT2=奇可王子
|ChiT2R=Qíkě Wángzǐ
|ChiTM=Baby Luma
|ChiT2M=Prince Luma
|FreA=Chiko
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|FreA2N=since ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
|FreA3=Petite Luma
|FreA3N=''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' instruction booklet
|Dut=Baby Luma
|FreAM=From the Japanese name of the Lumas
|FreA3M=Little Luma
|FreE=Luma
|Ger=Baby-Luma
|Ger=Baby-Luma
|GerM=Baby Luma
|GerM=Baby Luma
|Ita=Sfavillotto
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|Ita2=Sfavilotto Babylume
|Ita2N=''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
|ItaM=Sparky
|Ita2M=Babylight Sparky
|Kor=치코
|KorR=Chiko
|Kor2=베이비 치코
|Kor2R=Beibi chiko
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|Kor2M=Baby Luma
|Por=Bebé Luma
|PorM=Baby Luma
|Rus=Крошка Люма
|RusR=Kroshka Lyuma
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|RusM=Baby Luma
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|SpaM=Mini Luma
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}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the [[Super Mario Galaxy/Beta elements|beta version of ''Super Mario Galaxy'']], Luma was called '''Tyke''' instead.
*Baby Luma's coloration is very similar to the color "[[wikipedia:Cosmic latte|Cosmic Latte]]", which astronomers determined in 2003 to be the average color of the universe.
*Even though Luma is sometimes called Baby Luma, he seems to have perfect speech, as seen in the openings of both games. Baby Peach, in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', seems to have babble talk. This difference could be attributed to the fact that Luma is a star, and stars age significantly differently from humans. That is to say, in terms of stars, "baby" could imply that a star is much older than we would normally understand it to be.
*If Mario or Luigi replays the "Grand Star Rescue" mission of [[Gateway Galaxy]], there will appear to be two Baby Lumas, one that helps him spin (an ability he is supposed to get later in the mission), and one that Mario chases as a Star Bunny.
*Luma plays a much more important role in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' than most people probably realize. As stated by [[Rosalina]], without Luma's help, [[Mario]] would most likely not be able to travel through space.
*[[Twinkle]] from  ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' strongly resembles Baby Luma.
*In the level "[[Gateway Galaxy#Grand Star Rescue|Grand Star Rescue]]" in the [[Gateway Galaxy]], it is shown that Luma has the power to freely transform into a [[Star Bunny]] just like many of the other [[Luma (species)|Lumas]] between the two games, though this is the only level between the two games in which he is actually seen to do this. When he does transform into a Star Bunny, his entire body remains cream colored like his normal form, whereas other Star Bunnies or Lumas that transform into Star Bunnies will normally have blue or yellow colored ears.  
 
*If the player replays the "[[Gateway Galaxy#Grand Star Rescue|Grand Star Rescue]]" level after they have played through it for the first time, [[Mario]] will retain his ability to [[Spinning|spin]] and Luma will briefly hover over his head and then go back into his cap again like he always does, despite the fact that by replaying the level, he has technically not befriended Luma yet, and so should not be able to spin yet. The rest of the level remains the same though, so when Mario chases Luma as a [[Star Bunny]] and Luma turns back into himself after Mario catches him, the player can actually see Luma in two places at once if they spin when Mario is next to Luma, causing Luma to hover over his head while simultaneously appearing on the [[Gateway Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]] as well.    
==References==
*The first time Mario met Luma during the Star Festival, Luma appeared to be talking in either gibberish or some language in the Mario series.
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Baby Luma
Super Mario Galaxy promotional artwork: A Luma
Species Luma
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
Latest portrayal Yuya Takezawa
My mama!”
Baby Luma, Super Mario Galaxy

Baby Luma[1] (also referred to as Apricot Luma,[2] Little Luma,[3] young master Luma,[4] or simply Luma) is a major character in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2.

History[edit]

Background[edit]

As chronicled in Rosalina's Story, Luma was first met by a young Rosalina near a rusted spaceship; he explained to her that he was awaiting his mother, who was coming for him on a comet. Rosalina promised to wait with him, and the two eventually repaired the spaceship with the intent of using it to search for her themselves. As the pair traveled through the cosmos, they came across a comet made of ice and, though there was no sign of Luma's mother, decided to remain on it as they continued their search. One night, after dreaming of her own mother leaving her, Rosalina took Luma in her arms and adopted him as her own, promising to take care of him herself from then on.

Using materials they found frozen beneath the comet's ice, Rosalina and Luma constructed a house for themselves. Following the arrival of more of his kind from a nearby planet, Luma began to fight with them over Rosalina, who proceeded to welcome them into her new home and give names to them all. Some time later, when reminded of her former home and family, Rosalina became saddened once more - to cheer her up, Luma reminded her that her mother would always be a part of her and transformed into a comet, allowing her to visit her home planet every hundred years.

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Princess Peach holding Luma in the Super Mario Galaxy opening sequence.
Peach holding Luma in Super Mario Galaxy.

Many centuries later, Bowser attacked the Observatory and stole the Grand Stars it requires to function. It is presumed that during the confrontation, the reborn Luma was knocked from his home and fell to the Mushroom Kingdom below. Luma is then found by Princess Peach, who invites Mario to her castle during the Star Festival to show him her discovery. After Mario is sent flying off into the cosmos by Kamek's attack, Peach sends Luma after him as her castle is towed away by Bowser's forces to the center of the universe.

Luma is formally introduced to Mario when he awakens on a planet within the Gateway Galaxy. After giving him a brief tutorial and a game of hide-and-seek, the star child determines Mario may be capable of helping Rosalina and joins him at his mother's request, taking up residence beneath the Mario Cap and in the process granting him the Spin maneuver. Together, the two make their way through numerous galaxies and slowly reclaim the lost Power Stars, eventually returning enough power to the observatory's Beacon to allow themselves access to Bowser's Galaxy Reactor, where Mario uses Luma's powers to defeat the Koopa King once and for all.

Following Bowser's defeat and the rescue of the final Grand Star, the star it had already begun to form implodes on itself due to a lack of power. The ensuing black hole begins to rapidly consume the entire universe. Luma then appears from the Mario Cap and, after a wave goodbye, flings himself into the heart of the catastrophe, and is followed by the other Lumas. Their efforts succeed in stabilizing the black hole, destroying it and restoring the cosmos to their former state.

After the player collects all 120 Power Stars and defeats the final boss once more, a secret ending is displayed, in which Rosalina is shown thanking the player and promising to watch over them from beyond the stars before departing from the Gateway Galaxy in the observatory. The scene then shifts to the dilapidated spaceship from her storybook, with Luma peering out from inside; he waves once more at the camera before rising up toward the stars and out of sight.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Mario finds a lost Baby Luma in the opening sequence of Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Mario finds the lost Baby Luma in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Luma makes his second appearance in Super Mario Galaxy 2, where he is called Baby Luma. He is found in the prologue of the game lying on the ground and immediately takes a shine to Mario. Baby Luma flies into the Mario Cap, and Mario's body begins to tingle, giving him the power to spin. Mario later meets two other yellow Lumas, which call Baby Luma "young master Luma" and send Mario off to the Sky Station Galaxy. Baby Luma is later reunited with Lubba, who thanks Mario for saving him, and together, Mario and Baby Luma travel through many new galaxies to defeat Bowser once again.

After Bowser is defeated, Mario returns to Starship Mario with Princess Peach and the Grand Star, after which Rosalina appears in her Comet Observatory. She explains to Mario that she knew all along that she would someday be reunited with Baby Luma, because there is a power even beyond that of the stars that governs the destiny of them all. After promising that he will never ever forget about Mario and taking Mario's cap as a souvenir, Baby Luma rejoins Rosalina and leaves with her.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Luma in the Super Mario-kun
Page 66, where Baby Luma first appears. He introduces himself and wants to play with Mario. Mario is reminded of cookies by Baby Luma's appearance, and does not want to play with him and would rather play his Nintendo DS, much to Baby Luma's irritation. Mario does not want to do anything.

Baby Luma, alongside other Lumas, appears in volume 38 of Super Mario-kun after Mario lands on a planet after he is swatted away by Bowser. He wants to play with Mario, but Mario does not want to do anything, after Mario loses his confidence. Just after Baby Luma tries to encourage Mario to get up and save Peach, a giant Goomba comes. Baby Luma wants Mario's help, though Mario refuses. Rosalina pops up and encourages Mario to fight the Goomba. Mario then learns the Star Spin technique and defeats the Goomba, who turns out to be just an illusion created by Rosalina to help Mario regain his confidence. They team up and help each other as the adventure progresses.

In this adaption, Baby Luma calls himself "A Star Child." He is also given a mouth, mostly to illustrate facial expressions better. The cover also depicts Baby Luma as a yellow Luma instead of a cream-colored one.

Mario Golf: World Tour[edit]

Baby Luma makes a cameo in Mario Golf: World Tour during one of Rosalina's animations, specifically whenever she scores an eagle, albatross, or hole-in-one. He is seen wearing Mario's cap like he does in the ending of Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rosalina and a Luma are collectively playable as a singular character. While the first Luma spawned during battle will always be yellow in color, one of the alternate colors for any subsequent Lumas spawned during the match is modeled after Baby Luma. This character is also present in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in the form of a trophy, which can be obtained when it appears at random in one of the game's single-player modes.

Mario Sports Superstars[edit]

Due to Mario Sports Superstars reusing Rosalina's golf animations from Mario Golf: World Tour, Baby Luma reappears in this game in the same capacity.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

ApricotLumaTradingCard.png
  • Trading card description: There are no other Lumas in the Galaxy that are like the very special Apricot Luma. This is the Luma that Rosalina gives to Mario in the beginning of the game, who grants Mario the power to do star spins -- a move that will be invaluable against many unforeseen enemies.
  • Prima Games Official Guide bio: There are many Luma[sic] in the cosmos, but this particular Luma is Mario's constant companion during his space travels. This cute little star gifts Mario with some amazing skills, such as the ability to survive in deep space and unleash a special spin that helps him break free of gravity and damages various dangerous denizens. While Mario explores the galaxies, he will meet many different Luma[sic], from helpful black Luma[sic] that manage the charts of the cosmos to green Luma[sic] that hide a special secret.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

  • Instruction booklet bio: Mario found this lost little Luma. He grants Mario a mysterious power of the stars, which comes in handy as they explore the cosmos together!
  • North American website bio: This pint-sized Luma is along for the ride after being rescued by Mario, armed with a whole bag of new tricks powered by the stars. Exploring the cosmos has never been more fun and exciting with a Baby Luma under his hat![5]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Baby Luma (American English) / Little Luma (British English)
Baby Luma trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 12: Super Mario Galaxy 2
How to unlock:
Random
Once every hundred years, stardust rains down upon the land. Of course, this is a perfect time for Peach to get kidnapped. In order to save her, Mario sets off across the galaxies with the aid of a lost, little star child. Named Baby Luma, this star child uses its star powers to help Mario. (American English)
Once every hundred years, shining stardust falls on the Mushroom Kingdom. Surprisingly enough, this time it leads to Peach being kidnapped AGAIN! To rescue her, Mario embarks on a journey across the galaxies with this lost little star child who uses his mysterious star power to help Mario, all while looking incredibly adorable! (British English)

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Baby Luma.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese チコ[?]
Chiko
Luma, as called in Rosalina's Story
ベビチコ[6] / ベビィチコ
Bebi Chiko / Bebī Chiko
Baby Luma
Chinese (simplified) 琪琪[?]
Qíqí
Luma
宝贝星[7]
Bǎobèi Xīng
Baby Star
Chinese (traditional) 奇可寶寶[8]
Qíkě Bǎobǎo
Baby Luma
奇可王子[?]
Qíkě Wángzǐ
Prince Luma
Dutch Baby Luma[?] -
French (NOA) Chiko[?] From the Japanese name of the Lumas Super Mario Galaxy
Luma[?] - since Super Mario Galaxy 2
Petite Luma[?] Little Luma Super Mario Galaxy 2 instruction booklet
French (NOE) Luma[?] -
German Baby-Luma[?] Baby Luma
Italian Sfavillotto[?] Sparky Super Mario Galaxy
Sfavilotto Babylume[?] Babylight Sparky Super Mario Galaxy 2
Korean 치코[?]
Chiko
Baby Luma
베이비 치코[?]
Beibi chiko
Portuguese Bebé Luma[?] Baby Luma
Portuguese (NOE) Luma[9] -
Russian Крошка Люма[?]
Kroshka Lyuma
Baby Luma
Spanish Mini destello[?] Mini Luma
Spanish (NOE) Destello[9] -

Trivia[edit]

  • Baby Luma's coloration is very similar to the color "Cosmic Latte", which astronomers determined in 2003 to be the average color of the universe.
  • If Mario or Luigi replays the "Grand Star Rescue" mission of Gateway Galaxy, there will appear to be two Baby Lumas, one that helps him spin (an ability he is supposed to get later in the mission), and one that Mario chases as a Star Bunny.
  • Twinkle from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope strongly resembles Baby Luma.

References[edit]

  1. ^ 2010. Super Mario Galaxy 2 manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 4.
  2. ^ Super Mario Galaxy trading card.
  3. ^ Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy description.
  4. ^ "AY-O! Is-- Is that... young master Luma? It is...isn't it?!" – Lubba. Super Mario Galaxy 2.
  5. ^ Characters. supermariogalaxy.com. Archived May 28, 2010, 06:48:22 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Super Mario Galaxy internal filename (StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl) / Super Mario Galaxy 2 internal filename (SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl); the equivalent string of "TicoBaby" (en_name) is「ベビチコ」(jp_name)
  7. ^ Super Mario Galaxy Nvidia Shield screenshot thread. X. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  8. ^ 超級瑪利歐銀河2. Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  9. ^ a b File:F.L.U.D.D.'s name in European Portuguese.jpgMedia:F.L.U.D.D.'s name in European Portuguese.jpg