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A '''Karakara''' is an enemy from ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. These one-eyed umbrellas are found near the start and the end of the second level in the [[Pumpkin Zone]]. They will unfold and launch into the air, then float downwards while moving back and forth. A Karakara can be defeated by a [[jump]] or a [[fireball]]. They are based on the [[wikipedia:Kasa-obake|Karakasa or Kasa-Obake]], a yōkai spirit from Japanese mythology.<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/sml2_j-e.shtml#drunk The Mushroom Kingdom] (Accessed on 6-1-08)</ref> This enemy also bears a resemblence to an enemy from Kirby's Dreamland 2 that grants the Parasol ability.
A '''Karakara''' is an enemy from ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. These one-eyed umbrellas are found near the start and the end of the second level in the [[Pumpkin Zone]]. They will unfold and launch into the air, then float downwards while moving back and forth. A Karakara can be defeated by a [[jump]] or a [[fireball]]. They are based on the [[wikipedia:Kasa-obake|Karakasa or Kasa-Obake]], a yōkai spirit from Japanese mythology.<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/sml2_j-e.shtml#drunk The Mushroom Kingdom] (Accessed on 6-1-08)</ref> This enemy also bears a resemblence to an enemy from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' that grants the Parasol ability.


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Revision as of 14:42, January 18, 2021

The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Template:Species-infobox A Karakara is an enemy from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. These one-eyed umbrellas are found near the start and the end of the second level in the Pumpkin Zone. They will unfold and launch into the air, then float downwards while moving back and forth. A Karakara can be defeated by a jump or a fireball. They are based on the Karakasa or Kasa-Obake, a yōkai spirit from Japanese mythology.[1] This enemy also bears a resemblence to an enemy from Kirby's Dream Land 2 that grants the Parasol ability.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カラカラ[2]
Karakara
Based on the name of Karakasa.
German Karakara[?] -

References

  1. ^ The Mushroom Kingdom (Accessed on 6-1-08)
  2. ^ Official Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Shogakukan game guide, page 14