Big (character): Difference between revisions
LadySophie17 (talk | contribs) |
(Ugh, fixing identifier in link to avoid redirect.) |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
|latest_portrayal=[[Kyle Hebert]] (2010-present)<br>[[Takashi Nagasako]] (Japanese; 2003-present) | |latest_portrayal=[[Kyle Hebert]] (2010-present)<br>[[Takashi Nagasako]] (Japanese; 2003-present) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Big the Cat''' is a large purple cat from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise. He has a best friend and pet named [[Froggy (Sonic the Hedgehog | '''Big the Cat''' is a large purple cat from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' franchise. He has a best friend and pet named [[Froggy (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Froggy]], who is a regular frog. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 08:20, March 13, 2024
| Big | |
|---|---|
| |
| Full name | Big the Cat |
| Species | Cat |
| First appearance | Sonic Adventure (1998, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) (2007, Super Mario franchise) |
| Latest appearance | The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (2023, Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) (2018, Super Mario-related media) |
| Latest portrayal | Kyle Hebert (2010-present) Takashi Nagasako (Japanese; 2003-present) |
Big the Cat is a large purple cat from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. He has a best friend and pet named Froggy, who is a regular frog.
History
Mario & Sonic series
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Big appears only in the the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, as a referee in the Athletics and Rowing events. Big can also be seen behind the podium in the Athletics events during the awards ceremony.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Big also appeared in both the Wii and Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. In the Wii version, Big appears as a VIP Member, and along with Birdo is the only character to give the player a costume as well as 100 Star Points. An unlockable costume for Mii characters of Big also appears in the game.
In the DS version of the game, Big appears as one of the characters hosting a mission. He is found in Polastraits, wondering what is the "sign" near him. Amy tries to explain that each mission's details is written there. However, Big still does not understand and Amy had to try out the mission and complete it to make him understand. When she does, he rewards the player with a Spark Luge. The mission Amy has to take is Alpine Skiing GS.
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Big makes a cameo appearance in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games as an unlockable Mii costume.
Big also appears in the Story mode of the Nintendo 3DS version, where he appears in To the Ruins! looking for Froggy. Omega is launched at Big by Magikoopa's magic, which restores some of Omega's memory. Toad thanks Big, and heads back to London with Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Tails and Omega. After the group leaves, Big manages to find Froggy and the pair start making their own way to London. A badge of Big can also be obtained from the badge machine.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Big appears in the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where he also appears as an unlockable Mii costume. In this game, players can access the Pousada after talking to Big on Copacabana beach.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Although Big never makes a physical appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he makes a cameo appearance as a sticker.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Big also makes a cameo appearance as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Big makes an appearance as a novice spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Profiles and statistics
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl sticker
| Image | Game | Effect |
|---|---|---|
|
Sonic Adventure Director's Cut | Battering Resistance +14 |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophy
| Name | Image | NTSC-U Description | PAL Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big | 
|
Big the Cat spends most of his days in peace with his best friend, Froggy. But he's no ordinary cat! He enjoys napping, eating, more napping...um... He also likes fishing, which tests his strength. And if Froggy is ever in danger, Big won't even think twice before helping! | Big the Cat likes living the quiet life with his best friend Froggy. He might be the biggest fan of catnaps ever, but there's more to him than that! He loves to do a bit of fishing, which takes a lot more strength than you'd think, and woe betide you if you ever mess with Froggy... |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit
| Name | Image | Series / game | Type | Class | Strength / effects | How to obtain | Spirit battle | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent(s) | Battle conditions | Stage | Song | |||||||
| Big the Cat |
|
Sonic the Hedgehog Series | Primary (2) | Novice | Neutral Weight ↑ |
Spirit Board | Giant Incineroar | Hazard: Slumber Floor
|
Windy Hill Zone (Battlefield) | Open Your Heart |
Portrayals
- John St. John (1998-2009)
- Oliver Wyman (2005-2010; 2016)
- Kyle Hebert (2010; 2019-present)
- Takashi Nagasako (Japanese; 2003-present)
- Antoine Nouel (French; 2016-present)
- Andrea De Nisco (Italian; 2013-present)
- Andreas Sparberg (German; 2019)
- Viktor Pavel (German; 2022-present)
- Santi Lorenz (Spanish; 2016-present)
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ビッグ・ザ・キャット[?] Biggu za Kyatto |
Big the Cat | |
| French | Big the Cat[?] | - | |
| German | Big the Cat[?] | - | |
| Italian | Big the Cat[?] | - | |
| Spanish | Big the Cat[?] | - |
External links
- Cats
- Referees
- Third-party characters
- Sonic the Hedgehog series
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games characters
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games characters
- Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games characters
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games characters
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl stickers
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophies
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits
