Big (character)
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| 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 crossover character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series whose only appearances in the Super Mario franchise is the Mario & Sonic series. 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 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
Big makes a few cameo appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Big appears as a sticker. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, he appears as a trophy. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Big appears as a spirit.
Profiles and statistics
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Sticker Big the Cat | ||
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| Artwork from: Sonic Adventure Director's Cut | ||
| Effects in The Subspace Emissary: Sonic Adventure Director's Cut | ||
| Usable by: Battering Resistance +14 | ||
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
| Trophy Big | ||
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| Game(s): Nintendo 3DS only | ||
| Category: Series Related | ||
| 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! (American English) | ||
| 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... (British English) | ||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
| Spirit #783 Big the Cat | ||
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Series/game | Sonic the Hedgehog Series |
| Type | Primary | |
| Slots | 2 | |
| Class | Novice | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Neutral Weight ↑ | |
| How to obtain | Spirit Board | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | Giant Incineroar |
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Hazard: Slumber Floor
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| Stage | Windy Hill Zone (Battlefield) | |
| Song | 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 |
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| Japanese | ビッグ・ザ・キャット Biggu za Kyatto |
Big the Cat |
| French | Big the Cat |
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| German | Big the Cat |
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| Italian | Big the Cat |
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| Spanish | Big the Cat |
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External links
- Felines
- 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
