Diskun
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| 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 appearances and references within 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 winners 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.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
While not actually appearing in the final game, in the E3 demo of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, there exists data for an enemy that greatly resembles Diskun, with the exception of the black color scheme and angry eyes.
WarioWare series
In WarioWare: Touched!, the rock star in the microgame Power Chord has a tattoo of Diskun on his right arm. Diskun also appears on a poster in 9-Volt's room in the opening. In WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Diskun appears on a poster again in 9-Volt's and 18-Volt's stage.
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 for a store named "Disk-kun Hardware Co." can be seen.
