Bowser
“The biggest villain in the Mario universe — kidnapping Peach is his career, but he's a genuinely devoted father.”
A gout of flame from his mouth — the most classic boss attack pattern in Mario history.
Retreats into his shell and spins forward at high speed — defense and offense merged into one.
A vertical drop that sends a shockwave across the ground — raw mass used as an area weapon.
The Giga Bowser form from Smash Bros. — abnormally high offense and defense in a single oversized package.
The world's greatest villain and a genuinely loving father — that contradiction is what elevates Bowser beyond a simple final boss. He has lost to Mario for over forty years and has never once considered quitting, which is, in a certain light, protagonist-grade determination. His desire for power and Peach is real, but when that force turns toward Bowser Jr., it's nothing but warmth.
- ▸Claiming Princess Peach and ruling the Mushroom Kingdom
- ▸Being a great father to Bowser Jr.
- ▸Beating Mario completely, just once
- ▸Bowser Jr. getting hurt
- ▸Losing to Mario for eternity
- ▸Planning Peach kidnapping schemes
- ▸Spending time with Bowser Jr.
- ▸Sports (kart racing, tennis — spin-off canon)