Diskun
| Diskun | |
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| First appearance | Family Computer Disk System (1986, overall) Golf: Japan Course (1987, Super Mario franchise) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023) |
Diskun is the mascot for the Family Computer Disk System that has made cameo appearance and references within many Super Mario-related media.
History
Super Mario Bros. (Game & Watch
While not actually appearing in the game, a special version of the Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch was made that is shaped like Diskun. This special version was earned via a competition for Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race. The winners, runner-ups and raffle wins won the Game & Watch.
Golf: Japan Course / Golf: U.S. Course
Diskun makes cameo appearances in Golf: Japan Course and Golf: U.S. Course on the scoreboard screen.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
A toy version of Diskun is seen in the toy chest at the top of Booster Tower in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake.
Super Smash Bros. series
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Diskun appears as a trophy unlocked after the player achieves every bonus. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Diskun appears as a spirit.
WarioWare series
In WarioWare: Touched!, the rock star in the microgame Power Chord has a tatoo of Diskun. Diskun also appears on a poster in 9-Volt's room in the opening. In WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Diskun appears on a poster again, but instead in 9-Volt's and 18-Volt's stages.
Super Mario Maker
Like many other Nintendo characters, Diskun appears in Super Mario Maker as a costume.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
During the final battle of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a sign that advertises a Disk-kun hardware store can be seen.
