Karakara

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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Karakara
Artwork of a Karakara, from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
First appearance Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)

A Karakara is an enemy from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. These one-eyed umbrellas are found near the start and the end of the second level of the Pumpkin Zone. They will unfold and launch into the air, then float downwards while moving back and forth. A Karakara can be defeated by a jump or a fireball. They are based on the karakasa-obake, a yōkai spirit from Japanese mythology.[1]

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カラカラ[2]
Karakara
Pun on「唐傘」(karakasa) and possibly「からから」(karakara, Japanese onomatopoeia for rattling sound)
German Karakara[?] -
Italian Karakara[3] -

References

  1. ^ The Mushroom Kingdom (Accessed on 6-1-08)
  2. ^ 「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオランド2 6つの金貨」 (Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins), page 14.
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 75