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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.
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.
Yoshi is a recurring character in the Mario franchise and has since gone on to star in his own games.
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.
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.
Lakitu has appeared in a variety of Mario games; from Super Mario Bros on the NES right up to Mario Kart 7. He is responsible for dropping Spinies onto the levels below, holding up signs and his very own start signal from all nine Mario Kart games.
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.
Mai Shiranui was the first female character introduced in the Fatal Fury series. She is a Kunoichi (Female Ninja) of the Shiranui clan.
Terry Bogard is the male protagonist of the Fatal Fury series and SNK's mascot character. He is heavily featured in their company crossovers.
Andy Bogard is Terry Bogard's younger brother and helped defeat Geese Howard in the Fatal Fury series.
Joe Higashi is a character from the Fatal Fury and King Of Fighters universe that practices Muay Thai.
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.
Dr. Robotnik, also known as Dr. Eggman, is the antagonist in nearly every Sonic the Hedgehog title.
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the world's most famous video game characters and the mascot of Sega Enterprises Ltd. Sonic was introduced on June 23 1991 with the launch of Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis. His super speed makes him one of the fastest fictional characters.
Kim is a Taekwondo master. He enters tournaments to prove that his martial art is the best in the world.
Son of daddy and mommy and brother of Sarah in Arc System Works their Family games on Wiiware.
Mommy is a player of family-friendly 'Glide Hockey', she always beats Daddy at 'Glide Hockey Drill'.
A player of 'Family Glide Hockey'. He drinks and can't fix the car, but boy does he love family friendly 'Glide Hockey!'
A martial artist and practitioner of Kyokugen Karate, Ryo is one of the main protagonists in the Art of Fighting series and leads the "Art of Fighting" team in the King of Fighters series.
Geese Howard's right-hand man.
Kirby is the pink, puffy, and powerful hero of Planet Popstar. He was a young traveler who came to Dream Land with the Spring Breeze, and has lived there ever since. He's famous for his ability to inhale anything, including his enemies, to copy their abilities and transform.
Daughter of Mommy and Daddy and sister of Billy in the Arc System Works Family games on Wiiware. Presumably the niece of Auntie and the granddaughter of Gramps as well.
The hot blooded namesake of the Kunio-kun games. He's named after the former president of Technos Japan, Kunio Taki.
Dr. Light is a famed scientist who has a PhD in robotics and made Mega Man and various other Robots.
A large apple tree from Kirby games. He is said to be very old and wise.
Link is the iconic protagonist of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
Geese Howard is a recurring antagonist in SNK titles, vexing characters in Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, The King of Fighters, and many crossovers.
Samus Aran is the protagonist of the Metroid series. As a bounty hunter, she uses her armored power suit to hunt space pirates and other dangerous forces. She frequently crosses paths with dangerous creatures called Metroids in her adventures.
Wario is Mario's rival and doppelganger; a crude garlic-loving brute with an obsession with treasure. Wario's name is a portmanteau of the word "warui" ('bad' in Japanese) "Mario".
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