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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.
Star of the Momotaro Densetsu and Momotaro Dentetsu games. Character is based on Japanese myth.
Dracula is the antagonist of Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic horror novel Dracula. He has been featured in many video games, primarily in Castlevania.
A tokusatsu super hero who made his debut in the popular and classic Ultraman series.
Italian former soccer player. World class defender who spent his entire career at A.C. Milan. Known as "Il Capitano".
Bomberman is the titular hero of the Bomberman series. While the main Bomber is white, other bombers are black, blue, red and green.
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.
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.
A ruthless and out of control character that has been both enemy and friend to other Looney Tunes depending on the circumstances
Mickey Mouse was Walt Disney's second attempt at a franchise character, after Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. He has since taken off as the mascot of the Walt Disney Company and has appeared in a number of games, notably the popular Kingdom Hearts series.
Japanese soccer player. Asian Footballer of the Year in 1993. Played in Brazil, Japan, Italy, Croatia, and Australia. Known as "KING Kazu".
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".
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.
A Brazilian soccer manager and former professional player who played as a defensive midfielder. He played in Brazil, Italy, Germany, and Japan.
The personification of death, also known as the Grim Reaper in American culture. Death in this context represents inevitable human mortality.
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.
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.
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.
Daffy is one of the main characters in the Looney Tunes cartoon series.
Sylvester the Cat is one of the main characters in the Loony Tunes cartoon series.
A kunoichi and the last heiress to the Shiranui ninja clan in the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters series. She often sees fellow Shiranui-ryu practitioner Andy Bogard as her love interest.
King Dedede is the self-made king of Dream Land and Kirby's friendly rival who has appeared in many games.
Retired Italian soccer player. FIFA World Player of the Year in 1993. Known as "Il Divin Codino".
One of the most popular characters in television and video games, Bart is the mischievous son of Homer and Marge Simpson, and brother to Lisa and Maggie Simpson.
Bob is one of the main characters in the bubble bobble series. He's the blue one.
Raiden is the Thunder God, protector of Earthrealm and a regular kombatant in the Mortal Kombat franchise.
A large apple tree from Kirby games. He is said to be very old and wise.
Homer Simpson is the patriarch of the Simpson family. Dan Castellaneta, the voice of Homer, describes him as "a dog trapped in a man's body. He's incredibly loyal—not entirely clean—but you gotta love him."
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