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The '''Huge Red Electrokoopa'''<ref>Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 21.</ref>, also known as the '''Giant Koopa'''<ref>Loe, Casey. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Perfect Guide. Page 70.</ref>, is a large variation of the [[Red Electrokoopa]] species from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Despite its name, it is actually dark green. Like the other [[Electro-Koopa]]s, it is found at [[Pinna Park]], specifically Episode 5, [[The Runaway Ferris Wheel]]. In spite of being an individual large version of an existing enemy and being called a "king" by its Japanese name, it does not technically act as a boss in the game, as it never attacks.
The '''Huge Red Electrokoopa''',<ref>Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 21.</ref> also known as the '''Giant Koopa''',<ref>Loe, Casey. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Perfect Guide. Page 70.</ref> is a large variation of the [[Red Electrokoopa]] species from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Despite its name, it is actually dark green. Like the other [[Electro-Koopa]]s, it is found at [[Pinna Park]], specifically Episode 5, [[The Runaway Ferris Wheel]]. In spite of being an individual large version of an existing enemy and being called a "king" by its Japanese name, it does not technically act as a boss in the game, as it never attacks.


[[File:RunawayFerrisWheel2.png|thumb|left|Mario defeating the Huge Red Electrokoopa; it also shows the relative scale between Mario and this Koopa.]]
[[File:RunawayFerrisWheel2.png|thumb|left|Mario defeating the Huge Red Electrokoopa; it also shows the relative scale between Mario and this Koopa.]]
The Huge Red Electrokoopa is the source of the problem in The Runaway Ferris Wheel and sleeps on a metal grate behind the [[Pinna Park#Ferris Wheel|Ferris Wheel]]. Its electrical discharge makes the ride spin uncontrollably, surprising the visitors at the park. [[Mario]] can defeat it by flipping the grate beneath it, causing it to fall in the water, and making a [[Shine Sprite]] appear atop the flag on the Ferris Wheel. After the Koopa is defeated, the Ferris Wheel's speed returns to normal.
The Huge Red Electrokoopa is the source of the problem in The Runaway Ferris Wheel and sleeps on a metal grate behind the [[Pinna Park#Ferris Wheel|Ferris Wheel]]. Its electrical discharge makes the ride spin uncontrollably, surprising the visitors at the park. [[Mario]] can defeat it by flipping the grate beneath it, causing it to fall in the water, and making a [[Shine Sprite]] appear atop the flag on the Ferris Wheel. After the Koopa is defeated, the Ferris Wheel's speed returns to normal.
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==Names in other languages==
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===Internal names===
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|Jap=Amiking<ref>''Super Mario Sunshine'', internal filename <tt>root/data/scene/pinnaParco2.szs/scene/mapobj/amiking_model1.bmd</tt></ref><br>(internal)<br>デンノコキング<ref>Shogakukan. 2015. ''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''Super Mario Sunshine'' section, page 100.</ref><br>''Dennoko Kingu''
|Jap=デンノコキング<ref>Shogakukan. 2015. ''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''Super Mario Sunshine'' section, page 100.</ref>
|JapM=From "Aminoko" ([[Red Electrokoopa]]) and "king"<br><br>From「デンキノコノコ」(''Denki Nokonoko'', [[Electro-Koopa]]) and "king"
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Revision as of 10:47, May 17, 2022

This article is about the giant version of Red Electrokoopa. For the giant version of Koopa Troopa also referred to as "Giant Koopa", see Big Koopa Troopa.
Electro-Koopa King
The Electro-Koopa King from Super Mario Sunshine.
Species Red Electrokoopa
First appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)

The Huge Red Electrokoopa,[1] also known as the Giant Koopa,[2] is a large variation of the Red Electrokoopa species from Super Mario Sunshine. Despite its name, it is actually dark green. Like the other Electro-Koopas, it is found at Pinna Park, specifically Episode 5, The Runaway Ferris Wheel. In spite of being an individual large version of an existing enemy and being called a "king" by its Japanese name, it does not technically act as a boss in the game, as it never attacks.

Pinna Park
Mario defeating the Huge Red Electrokoopa; it also shows the relative scale between Mario and this Koopa.

The Huge Red Electrokoopa is the source of the problem in The Runaway Ferris Wheel and sleeps on a metal grate behind the Ferris Wheel. Its electrical discharge makes the ride spin uncontrollably, surprising the visitors at the park. Mario can defeat it by flipping the grate beneath it, causing it to fall in the water, and making a Shine Sprite appear atop the flag on the Ferris Wheel. After the Koopa is defeated, the Ferris Wheel's speed returns to normal.

Additional names

Internal names

Game File Name Meaning

Super Mario Sunshine amiking[3] Amiking From "Aminoko" (Red Electrokoopa) and "king"

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese デンノコキング[4]
Dennoko Kingu
From「デンキノコノコ」(Denki Nokonoko, Electro-Koopa) and "king"
German König Elektro-Koopa[?] King Electro Koopa
Italian Grande Elettrokoopa Rosso[5]
Grande Elettrokoopa verde[6]
Big Red Electrokoopa
Big Green Electrokoopa

References

  1. ^ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 21.
  2. ^ Loe, Casey. Super Mario Sunshine Perfect Guide. Page 70.
  3. ^ Super Mario Sunshine, internal filename root/data/scene/pinnaParco2.szs/scene/mapobj/amiking_model1.bmd
  4. ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Sunshine section, page 100.
  5. ^ Prima Guide, Super Mario Sunshine; page 96
  6. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; page 103