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'''Sherms''' are [[tank]] enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. They are green with a white [[Bowser]]'s [[emblem]] printed on them, fire pearlescent blue explosives, and can be found in the [[Wooded Kingdom]], the [[Metro Kingdom]] at nighttime, the Underground Moon Caverns in the [[Moon Kingdom]], and the [[Mechawiggler]] rematch in the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]]. They can be beaten with a [[Ground Pound|ground pound]] or a shot fired by a [[capture]]d Sherm. When captured with and controlled by [[Cappy]], the player can aim its cannon with the right Control Stick (as well as by tilting the Joy-Con/Pro Controller), and fire explosives with {{button|switch|Y}}. The explosives can also be used to collect items. They are | '''Sherms''' are [[tank]] enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. They are green with a white [[Bowser]]'s [[emblem]] printed on them, fire pearlescent blue explosives, and can be found in the [[Wooded Kingdom]], the [[Metro Kingdom]] at nighttime, the Underground Moon Caverns in the [[Moon Kingdom]], and the [[Mechawiggler]] rematch in the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]]. They can be beaten with a [[Ground Pound|ground pound]] or a shot fired by a [[capture]]d Sherm. Some Sherms wear large red top hats with stars and a stripe. These hats block an initial [[Cap Throw]], but are knocked off when they are [[stomp]]ed. | ||
When captured with and controlled by [[Cappy]], the player can aim its cannon with the right Control Stick (as well as by tilting the Joy-Con/Pro Controller), and fire explosives with {{button|switch|Y}}. The explosives can also be used to collect items, and unearth [[glowing spot]]s. Sherms cannot jump, and plummet off the edges of platforms without the ability to adjust the trajectory. They prominently appear in the boss battle against Mechawiggler, and are the only means of damaging it. | |||
The name "Sherm" is a reference to the famous American {{wp|M4 Sherman}} tank, which was one of the most common tanks in {{wp|World War II}} - the hat they wear in the Metro Kingdom even resembles the Ascot top hat worn in depictions of {{wp|Uncle Sam}}. Despite this, their shape seems to be based on the {{wp|Japanese tanks of World War II|World War II-era tanks}} used by the {{wp|Imperial Japanese Army}} (particularly the {{wp|Type 95 Ha-Go light tank}}) - ironically with the chassis and turret being dark green in color alongside the white Bowser emblem, akin to its American namesake. | The name "Sherm" is a reference to the famous American {{wp|M4 Sherman}} tank, which was one of the most common tanks in {{wp|World War II}} - the hat they wear in the Metro Kingdom even resembles the Ascot top hat worn in depictions of {{wp|Uncle Sam}}. Despite this, their shape seems to be based on the {{wp|Japanese tanks of World War II|World War II-era tanks}} used by the {{wp|Imperial Japanese Army}} (particularly the {{wp|Type 95 Ha-Go light tank}}) - ironically with the chassis and turret being dark green in color alongside the white Bowser emblem, akin to its American namesake. | ||
Revision as of 15:32, August 17, 2024
| Sherm | |
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 Artwork from Super Mario Odyssey | |
| First appearance | Super Mario Odyssey (2017) |
Sherms are tank enemies that appear in Super Mario Odyssey. They are green with a white Bowser's emblem printed on them, fire pearlescent blue explosives, and can be found in the Wooded Kingdom, the Metro Kingdom at nighttime, the Underground Moon Caverns in the Moon Kingdom, and the Mechawiggler rematch in the Mushroom Kingdom. They can be beaten with a ground pound or a shot fired by a captured Sherm. Some Sherms wear large red top hats with stars and a stripe. These hats block an initial Cap Throw, but are knocked off when they are stomped.
When captured with and controlled by Cappy, the player can aim its cannon with the right Control Stick (as well as by tilting the Joy-Con/Pro Controller), and fire explosives with 
. The explosives can also be used to collect items, and unearth glowing spots. Sherms cannot jump, and plummet off the edges of platforms without the ability to adjust the trajectory. They prominently appear in the boss battle against Mechawiggler, and are the only means of damaging it.
The name "Sherm" is a reference to the famous American M4 Sherman tank, which was one of the most common tanks in World War II - the hat they wear in the Metro Kingdom even resembles the Ascot top hat worn in depictions of Uncle Sam. Despite this, their shape seems to be based on the World War II-era tanks used by the Imperial Japanese Army (particularly the Type 95 Ha-Go light tank) - ironically with the chassis and turret being dark green in color alongside the white Bowser emblem, akin to its American namesake.
Profiles
- Website bios
- Japanese: 弾切れの心配？ありません。思う存分砲を弾を発射！[1] (Worried about running out of bullets? No worries. Fire the cannon as much as you want!)
- English: You'll never have to worry about running out of ammo in this tremendous tank![2]
Gallery
A Sherm while under the control of Mario
A photo in Nintendo E3 2017 from Nintendo's Instagram account
Additional names
Internal names
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
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|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Odyssey | ObjectData/Tank.szs | Tank | - |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | タンクロー[3] Tankurō |
Portmanteau of "tank" and「~九郎」(-kurō, an old-fashioned male given name suffix), such as「宮藤 官九郎」(Kudō Kankurō); generally, the kanji that precedes「九郎」is a number up to ten. | |
| Chinese | 坦克仔[?] Tǎnkè Zǎi |
Tank Guy | |
| Dutch | Sherm[?] | - | |
| French | Charlu[?] | From "char" (chariot or tank) | |
| German | Shermützler[?] | Pun on "Sherm" (transliteration of the English name) "mütze" (cap), and "scharmützel" (skirmish); with agentive suffix "-er" | |
| Italian | Carlo Armato[4] | Pun on "Carlo" and "carro armato" (tank) | |
| Korean | 탱크로[?] Taengkeuro |
From the Japanese name | |
| Russian | Шерм[5] Sherm |
Sherm | |
| Spanish | Sherm[?] | - |
References
- ^ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aaaca/action/index.html
- ^ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Super-Mario-Odyssey-1173332.html#Meet_Cappy
- ^ Official Japanese Super Mario Odyssey Twitter
- ^ Official Italian Super Mario Odyssey Twitter
- ^ Official Russian Super Mario Odyssey Twitter
