Big
- This article is about the Sonic the Hedgehog character who appears in theMario & Sonic series. For the obstacle fromWario Land: Super Mario Land 3, seeBig (obstacle).
| Big | |
|---|---|
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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 | Sonic X Shadow Generations (2024,Sonic the Hedgehog franchise) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (cameo) (2018,Super Mario-related media) |
| Latest portrayal | Kyle Hebert (English; 2011-present,Super Mario-related media) Takashi Nagasako (Japanese; 2009-present,Super Mario-related media) |
Big the Cat is a crossover character from theSonic the Hedgehog series whose only appearances in theSuper Mario franchise is theMario & Sonic series. He has a best friend and pet namedFroggy.
History[edit]
Mario & Sonic series[edit]
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games[edit]
Big is a referee of theAthletics andRowing events in theWii version ofMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, also appearing behind the podium in the awards ceremony of the former type.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]
Big is a VIP member in theconsole version ofMario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, where he gives 100 Star Points and a costume to the player, and there is an unlockableMii outfit of him. He is also in thehandheld version, atPolastraits, where he does not understand that the sign near him provides mission details, soAmy clearsAlpine Skiing GS to demonstrate the concept behind missions, with Big rewarding aSpark Luge afterward.
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games[edit]
There is an unlockable Mii costume in theconsole version ofMario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Thehandheld version features Big at "To the Ruins!" in Story mode, where he tries to find Froggy. Big inadvertently restores some ofOmega's memory when the latter launches into him fromMagikoopa'smagic. Big eventually finds Froggy, so they go toLondon their own way. There is an obtainablebadge of Big from the badge machine.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games[edit]
Big can be talked to on theCopacabana Beach to access the Pousada in theWii U version ofMario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. There is another unlockable Mii costume of Big.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Big makes a few cameo appearances in theSuper Smash Bros. series. InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, Big appears as asticker. InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, he appears as atrophy. InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, Big appears as aspirit.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
| Sticker Big the Cat | ||
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| Artwork from:Sonic Adventure Director's Cut | ||
| Effects inThe Subspace Emissary:Sonic Adventure Director's Cut | ||
| Usable by: Battering Resistance +14 | ||
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
| 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[edit]
| Spirit #783 Big the Cat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | GiantIncineroar |
| Conditions | Hazard: Slumber Floor
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| Stage | Windy Hill Zone (Battlefield) | |
| Song | Open Your Heart |
Portrayals[edit]
- John St. John (English; 2009)
- Kyle Hebert (English; 2011-present)
- Takashi Nagasako (Japanese; 2007-present)
- Antoine Nouel (French; 2016-present)
- Andrea De Nisco (Italian; 2013-present)
- Santi Lorenz (Spanish; 2016-present)
Gallery[edit]
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ビッグ・ザ・キャット[?] Biggu za Kyatto | Big the Cat | |
| French | Big the Cat[?] | - | |
| German | Big the Cat[?] | - | |
| Italian | Big the Cat[?] | - | |
| Spanish | Big the Cat[?] | - |
External links[edit]
- 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
