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Harry Hedgehogs reappear in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], and their spines are now purple instead of blue. They prominently appear in [[Harry Hedgehog's Labyrinth]]. They can be defeated with a [[fire watermelon]].
Harry Hedgehogs reappear in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], and their spines are now purple instead of blue. They prominently appear in [[Harry Hedgehog's Labyrinth]]. They can be defeated with a [[fire watermelon]].


In Japanese, the character is known as a "Super Porcupo" indicating it is intended to be a version of the [[Porcupo]] character first seen in [[Super Mario Bros. 2]].
In Japanese, the character is known as a "Super Porcupo" indicating it is intended to be a version of the [[Porcupo]] enemy first seen in [[Super Mario Bros. 2]].


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Revision as of 01:54, February 10, 2021

Template:Species-infobox Harry Hedgehogs are small, quick-moving blue hedgehogs that appear in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and its remake Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3. If Yoshi gets too close to one, the hedgehog swells to a huge size, its spines sticking out. They cannot be eaten while in their defensive position. They usually appear in cavern levels; the 6th level of World 3, The Cave Of Harry Hedgehog, is named after this enemy, and prominently features the hedgehogs.

They appear in another level in Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, in Go! Go! Morphing!

Harry Hedgehogs reappear in Yoshi's New Island for the Nintendo 3DS, and their spines are now purple instead of blue. They prominently appear in Harry Hedgehog's Labyrinth. They can be defeated with a fire watermelon.

In Japanese, the character is known as a "Super Porcupo" indicating it is intended to be a version of the Porcupo enemy first seen in Super Mario Bros. 2.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スーパーハリマンネン[1][2][3]
Sūpā Harimannen
ハリネズミ
Harinezumi
Super Porcupo

Hedgehog (Super Mario: Yossy Island, in-game)
French Porc-épic[?] Porcupine
German Igipop[citation needed] Pun on Igel (hedgehog) and Iggy Pop, the stage name of an American rock singer
Italian Attila il Porcospino[?] Literally "Attila the Hedgehog"
Korean 슈퍼고슴이[?]
Syupeogoseumi
Super Hedgy; 고슴이 is a portmanteau of 고슴도치 (hedgehog) and -이 (diminutive suffix)
Russian Ёж Гарри[?]
Ezh Garri
Harry Hedgehog

Trivia

  • Harry Hedgehogs are possibly a reference to Sonic the Hedgehog, since they are blue and move very fast. During the 16-bit era (which happened to be the time that Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was released), Sonic's company of origin, Sega, often mocked the works of Nintendo in various ways (as Nintendo and Sega were business rivals). The Harry Hedgehog may be a retaliation to these mockeries, which may also explain its change in color for its latest appearance. However, in official artwork, Harry Hedgehog has always been purple.

References

  1. ^ 「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 7.
  2. ^ 「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 16.
  3. ^ Harry Hedgehog's Labyrinth, Yoshi's New Island