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Originally a carpenter named Jumpman, this Italian plumber has gone on to become the most recognizable video game character of them all, starring in a veritable pantheon of titles like kart racing and sports. He has been voiced by Charles Martinet for nearly 20 years.
Luigi is Mario's brother. He began as a simple palette swap of Mario, but was later differentiated. In his later forays, he provides comic relief.
The hot blooded namesake of the Kunio-kun games. He's named after the former president of Technos Japan, Kunio Taki.
Princess Peach Toadstool is usually the damsel in distress from the Mario franchise. She gets kidnapped frequently by Bowser, though she's not averse to being captured by various other villains from time to time.
Goku is the main protagonist in the Dragon Ball franchise and one of the strongest fighters in the universe. He is a Saiyan warrior whose original name was Kakarot, son of Bardock. He is the husband of Chi Chi, and the father of Gohan and Goten. He is also Grandfather to Pan.
Bowser is one of the most iconic villains in gaming. His role as the main antagonist in the Mario franchise has cemented this King of Koopas' status in video game history.
The Toad is a member of the Toad species. He is a loyal attendant of Princess Peach and often assists Mario on his journeys in a variety of ways.
Medusa is often portrayed in games as a creature that is a cross between a woman and a snake. The lower body is often a snake tail, and the hair is usually a mass of snakes. Other than this, the head and torso are that of a woman.
A character that made cameo appearances in various early Konami games. He is a playable character in Konami's Wai Wai World.
The second most prominent character in the Kunio-kun franchise. He is Kunio's friend and rival.
The Original Donkey Kong made his debut in the game of the same name, where he tossed barrels at his nemesis Mario. His grandson, Donkey Kong Jr., went on to create a legacy of his own in games such as Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.
Dracula is the antagonist of Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic horror novel Dracula. He has been featured in many video games, primarily in Castlevania.
Everyone's favorite ghost-chasing, power-pellet-eating, dot-hunting yellow circle.
The star of many games created by Coconuts Japan.
Krillin holds the honor of being one of the most often killed characters in the Dragon Ball Z universe. After the cell games, Krillin grows hair and marries Android 18 and has a daughter with her named Marron.
Goemon is a mystical ninja. He goes on many adventures with his friends.
Goku's Wife in the Dragon Ball Series. She can be very overprotective of her children. She often worries when they go off to fight.
Yamcha is a human fighter, ally of Goku, former bandit, and full-time (base)baller in the Dragonball universe.
Known as 'Mutenroushi' (武天老師) in the original Japanese, Master Roshi is one of the most influential characters in all of the DBZ legend, he has raised and motivated many of the youth that would later become the universe's greatest warriors.
Created by Keiji Inafune, Mega Man is a highly advanced robot in the shape of a young boy. He is the main male character of the Mega Man series by Capcom.
Piccolo is a character in the Dragon Ball universe who was originally portrayed as a villain but later became one of Earth's heroes.
The personification of death, also known as the Grim Reaper in American culture. Death in this context represents inevitable human mortality.
Dr. Light is a famed scientist who has a PhD in robotics and made Mega Man and various other Robots.
Chiaotzu is the small, doll-like companion of Tien. He possesses psychic powers.
The infamous Monkey King
Martial artist master that helps train Goku and his friends. Lives in Korin Tower.
Dr. Wily is the insidious inventor of the various Robot Masters that plague the year 20XX. His jealousy and hatred for both Mega Man and Dr. Light has compelled him to mastermind various plots to do away with them throughout several games.
Twinbee is the ship from the popular Twinbee series of shoot-em ups. It has also made a cameo in the Parodius series as well.
The protagonist of various Konami titles, including Yume Penguin Monogatari. He is the father of Pentarou.
Jimmy Lee is part of the Double Dragon team along with brother Billy Lee. Best known as the red dude.
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