Honey Queen
| Honey Queen | |
|---|---|
 Artwork fromSuper Mario Galaxy | |
| Species | Honeybee |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2025) |
- “The most furious itchiness plagues our entire being! It must be stopped! Please findthe source at once!”
- —Honey Queen,Super Mario Galaxy
Honey Queen is acharacter introduced inSuper Mario Galaxy, where she was originally referred to asQueen Bee. She is an extremely large bee who is the queen of theHoneybees. Honey Queen has a gigantic stinger poking out of the very bottom of her body. She has large wings on her back that reverberate back and forth quickly enough to the point of being nearly invisible. She has two feet with high heeled shoes on them sticking out right above her stinger and two arms with white gloves protruding from her sides. There is always a cape draped over her neck and part of her back which is fastened by a pink jewel right in the middle of her chest. Honey Queen wears a brown bonnet that covers her whole head except for her eyes, mouth and nose (the latter of which is purple). She has long eyelashes, black beady eyes with pink eyeshadow, and plump, pink lips. On top of her head, she wears a crown bejeweled with blue gems all around. Honey Queen speaks usingnosism in the firstSuper Mario Galaxy, referring to herself as "we" and "our".
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
Queen Bee is a supporting character inSuper Mario Galaxy and itsNintendo Switchport. She rules over the Honeyhive Galaxy and helpsMario orLuigi out in missions there. She first appears in the missionBee Mario Takes Flight on theQueen Bee Planet where she tells Mario that she is plagued by a terrible itchiness and asks him to stop it. The itchiness is, in reality, caused by fiveStar Chips that have lodged in the hair on her back. Mario must becomeBee Mario with a nearbyBee Mushroom and use his new powers to climb around her back and collect the Star Chips. After collecting all five chips, aLaunch Star appears and sends Mario to thefinal planet and thePower Star. In the second missionTrouble on the Tower, if the player manages to go to the back of the main planet (where the hollow trunk to the slide is located), aHoneybee tells Mario/Luigi that the queen is having a nice rest.
Queen Bee reappears in the missionBig Bad Bugaboom at the end of the tunnel with threeMandibugs in it. She tells him that the neighbors are giving them trouble again and asks him to stop them, making a Launch Star appear that launches him toBugaboom's planet. At the end of the game Queen Bee makes a final small appearance in the end-of-game party celebrating Mario's victory overBowser along withDino Piranha and a bunch ofGoombas andToads.
Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
Queen Bee is a supporting character inSuper Mario Galaxy 2 and its Nintendo Switchport. She appears in theHoneyhop Galaxy. This time she takes her residence on top of theQueen Bee Planet in the levelThe Sweetest Silver Stars where she, once again, rules over the Honeybees. When Mario or Luigi reach her planet, she tells them that she is plagued by an itchiness and asks them if they can help her out. He, once again, gets a Bee Mushroom and goes on her back to find the cause of the itching to be one of theSilver Stars. After getting all five stars, aPower Star will be formed which he can go get.
While Queen Bee only appears in one galaxy in the game, she is mentioned by several of her Honeybee minions in theHoneybloom Galaxy in the missionBumble Beginnings where they are searching for a Power Star to bring back to their queen. Once Mario finds the star, they praise him for finding it while they could not.
Super Mario-kun[edit]
Queen Bee also appears in theSuper Mario-kun manga. Her role is the same as inSuper Mario Galaxy, although she is very ill.
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart 7[edit]
Honey Queen is an unlockable playable character inMario Kart 7. Honey Queen is unlocked by winning the 150ccBanana Cup. She is significantly shrunken down fromSuper Mario Galaxy and its sequel to fit inkarts. Honey Queen has one of the best speed and weight boosts, due to being a heavyweight character. Honey Queen has her own battle course, theHoneybee Hive, and a signature kart, theBumble V. Additionally, herBirthday Girl andPeach Parasol are colored purple, akin toDaisy andRosalina, also using their signature colors for these items. Heremblem consists of a small bee with a crown in the place of its head.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
While Honey Queen does not appear inMario Kart Tour, her emblem appears on abadge.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Honey Queen is amaster spirit inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. She runs a Dojo wherespirits can learn the "Big-Bee Style", which increases defense, jump, and weight, but decreases offense and move speed.
Dr. Mario World[edit]
Honey Queen appears as one of the randomly obtained assistants in staffing inDr. Mario World. She was added to the game's pool of assistants in the October 4th, 2019 update. Her stage mode effect is to transform an object (mainlyviruses) into askill charger, where it is 10% at the first level and 50% at the maximum level. Her versus mode effect is to also transform a random object (mainly viruses), though the chance it activates is greater, at 30% at the first level and 70% at the maximum level.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy trading card[edit]
| Image | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Queen Bee | When Queen Bee has a request, it's hard not to oblige. She's quite comfortable in her home in the Honeyhive Galaxy, except for a persistent itch on her back that she just can't seem to scratch. Mario can help when he "powers up" into Bee Mario and crawls around on her back. In the process of helping Queen Bee, Mario finds five Star Chips, which will create a Launch Star that leads him to a Power Star! |
Mario Kart 7[edit]
- Class: Heavy
- Stat Boosts
- Speed: 4
- Acceleration: 2
- Weight: 4.25
- Handling: 2.5
- Off-Road: 3.5
- Guide: "Honey Queen is stepping out of the hive to try her hand at kart racing. She's not looking for trouble, but she has no reason to shy away from it. Honey Queen has all the characteristics of a true heavyweight. She can reach high speeds, but it takes a while to do so."[page number needed]
- Website description:
- English (United States):
This royal bee from the Super Mario Galaxy™ games is large and in charge on the road. - English (United Kingdom):
She might look elegant, but don’t let that fool you. This regal racer can hold her own and won’t be easily nudged off track.
- English (United States):
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Spirit #73 Honey Queen | ||
 | Series/game | Super Mario Series |
| Type | Master | |
| Slots | Dojo | |
| Class | N/A | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Big-Bee Style Increase: Defense, Jump, Weight Decrease: Offense, Move Speed | |
| How to obtain | World of Light (The Light Realm) | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | GiantPikachu |
| Conditions | Rule: Item:Beehive
| |
| Stage | Mario Galaxy | |
| Song | Gusty Garden Galaxy |
Dr. Mario World[edit]
- Stage mode: "Grants 10%/20%/30%/40%/50% chance a skill charger will appear on stage start."
- Versus mode: "Grants 30%/40%/50%/60%/70% chance a skill charger will appear on stage start."
List of appearances[edit]
| Title | Description | Release | System/format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy | Non-playable character | Japan: November 1,2007 | Wii |
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Non-playable character | North America: May 23,2010 | Wii |
| Mario Kart 7 | Unlockable playable character | Japan: December 1,2011 | Nintendo 3DS |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Master spirit | Worldwide: December 7,2018 | Nintendo Switch |
| Dr. Mario World | Assistant | Japan: October 4,2019 | Mobile |
| Super Mario 3D All-Stars | Non-playable character | Worldwide: September 18,2020 | Nintendo Switch |
Quotes[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
- "And who mightyou be? A physician, we presume?"
- "No matter. We are in the most vexing predicament and require assistance."
- "The most furious itchiness plagues our entire being! It must be stopped! Please find the source at once!"
- "Yes, that's the ticket!"
- "Ah...that feels goooood! ♪"
- "Ahoo hoo! That tickles! ♪"
- "My thanks! You have shown much bravery, New Bee. We trust that we may rely on you in the future!"
- "Theneighbors are causing trouble again! We would be most grateful for your assistance!"
Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
- "Goodness! Always a pleasure to meet a New Bee! I have a favor to ask."
- "There is a terribly itchy spot on my back... Would you be so kind as to take a look at it?"
- "Ahh! That feels nice!"
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
- "My my! Welcome."
- "These are the kinds of things you can expect from our style."
- "Whomever will you choose?"
- "That's the ticket!"
- "What shall you do?"
- "Oh my... Is it time to stop?"
- "What a pity..."
- "For a mere [number]00SP, we can teach Big-Bee Style right away!"
- "Ah, marvelous. Really quite perfect."
- "Come visit again! Ohoho!"
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Concept art forSuper Mario Galaxy
Mario Kart 7
Sprites and models[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy
Mario Kart 7 (map)
Mario Kart 7
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Emblems[edit]
Mario Kart 7
Mario Kart Tour (sponsor,badge)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (sponsor)
Screenshots[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy
Mario Kart 7
Mario Kart 7
Voice clips[edit]
Naming[edit]
InSuper Mario Galaxy andSuper Mario Galaxy 2, the character is referred to as the "Queen Bee" in English. This is the a term for thereproductive female of eusocial bees as well as a colloquialism for themost important woman in an organization. In the original Japanese script forSuper Mario Galaxy and most other localizations of the game,Honeybees typically refer to her simply as "the Queen"[1][2][3][4][5] or "Her Majesty." InMario Kart 7, the character is referred to as the "Honey Queen," a more direct translation of her Japanese name「ハニークイーン」(Hanī Kuīn, "Honey Queen"). This is the name subsequently used for the character inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,Dr. Mario World, andNintendo Today!
Names in other languages[edit]
The contemporaneous name for each language is listed first. Subsequent names are listed in chronological order for each language, from oldest to newest, and have the media with which they are associated in the "notes" column. Names exclusive to localizations of theSuper Mario Bros. Encyclopedia are not prioritized due toconcerns about circular reporting, and are only listed first for their respective languages if they are the only ones available.
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハニークイーン[6][7][8][9] Hanī Kuīn | Honey Queen | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 蜜蜂女王[8] Mìfēng Nǚwáng(Mandarin) Mahtfūng Néuihwòhng(Cantonese) | Honeybee Queen | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 蜜蜂女王[8] Mìfēng Nǚwáng(Mandarin) Mahtfūng Néuihwòhng(Cantonese) | Honeybee Queen | |
| Dutch | Honingin[10] | Play onhoning ("honey") andkoningin ("queen") | |
| Honey Queen[8][11] | - | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo Today! | |
| French(Canadian) | Reine des Abeilles[8] | Bee Queen | |
| French(European) | Reine des abeilles[12][13] | Bee queen | |
| La Reine Abeille[14] | The Queen Bee | Super Mario Galaxy Official Sticker Collection | |
| Reine des Abeilles[15] | Bee Queen | Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia | |
| German | Honigkönigin[16][8] | Honey Queen | |
| Italian | Dolceape Regina[17][8][18][19] | Honeybee Queen | |
| Ape Regina[20] | Queen Bee | Super Mario Galaxy,Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
| Korean | 허니퀸[8] Heoni Kwin | Honey Queen | |
| Portuguese(Brazilian) | Abelha-rainha[21][22] | Queen Bee | |
| Rainha das abelhas[23] | Bee queen | Nintendo Today! | |
| Portuguese(European) | Abelha-Rainha[17] | Queen Bee | |
| Russian | Королева пчел[8] Koroleva pchyol | Queen Bee | |
| Spanish(Latin American) | Abeja reina[8] | Queen Bee | |
| Abeja Reina[24] | Super Mario Galaxy | ||
| Spanish(European) | Abeja Reina[25][26] | Queen Bee |
References[edit]
- ^「新入りなら、女王様にあいさつ！」–Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (1 Nov. 2007).Super Mario Galaxy byNintendo EAD Tokyo.Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japanese).
- ^"新来的蜜蜂得向女王陛下行礼！" – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (22 Mar. 2018).Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo EAD Tokyo.Nintendo (Simplified Chinese).
- ^« Nouveau? Va donc saluer Sa Majesté, la Reine! » – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (12 Nov. 2007).Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo EAD Tokyo.Nintendo of America (Canadian French).
- ^„Neuankömmlinge müssen die Königin begrüßen!“ – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (16 Nov. 2007).Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo EAD Tokyo.Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German).
- ^"신참이라면 우선 여왕님에게 인사!" – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (4 Sept. 2008).Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo EAD Tokyo.Nintendo of Korea Co., Ltd. (Korean).
- ^Kashima, Aya, Mitsuhiro Kitamura, Shinji Kutsuzawa, Kushima No, Nakatani Itaru, Hiroshi Hirata, Kimiyasu Hongo, Yoji Watanabe, Ayoka Kojima, and Daisaku Sato (2007). 『スーパーマリオギャラクシーコンプリートガイド』(Super Mario Galaxy Complete Guide). Tokyo:Enterbrain (Japanese). ISBN978-4-7577-3943-7. Page 11.
- ^Sakai, Kazuya (ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo:Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN978-4-09-106569-8. Page 126, 158.
- ^abcdefghijSpirit inventory (7 Dec. 2018).Super Smash Bros. Ultimate byNintendo,Sora Ltd., andBANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc (Ver. 13.0.3).Nintendo.
- ^「ハニービーたちが暮らす緑あふれるギャラクシー。 中央の惑星では、 女王のハニークイーンが出迎えてくれる。」– Guide to the World of Super Mario. Nintendo Today!.Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^"Welkom in hetHoningrijk! DeHoningin is hier de baas." – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (2 Oct. 2025).Super Mario Galaxy byNintendo STC andNintendo EPD Tokyo.Nintendo (Dutch). (Archived 2 Oct. 2025 via YouTube by OJvdH.)
- ^"Dit bloemrijke sterrenstelsel is de bakermat van de Honeybees. Op de planeet in het midden kun je de Honey Queen vinden." – Guide to the World of Super Mario (13 Aug. 2025).Nintendo Today!. Dutch. Retrieved 13 Aug. 2025.
- ^Black, Fletcher (2007).Super Mario Galaxy Le Guide Officiel (French Edition). Translated by Mathieu Daujam and Calude-Olivier Eliçabe. Roseville:Prima Games (French). ISBN978-1-906064-02-0. Page 65.
- ^« Les abeilles peuplent cette galaxie verdoyante. La reine des abeilles réside sur la planète centrale. » – Guide to the World of Super Mario. Nintendo Today!.Nintendo (French). Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^2010.Super Mario Galaxy Official Sticker Collection (French Edition). Barcelona:E-max, EnterPLAY (French). Page 3.
- ^Ardaillon, Joanna, and Victoria Juillard-Huberty, editors (2018). "Super Mario Galaxy" inSuper Mario Encyclopedia. Translated by Fabien Nabhan. Toulon:Soleil Productions (French). ISBN978-2-3020-7004-2. Page 126.
- ^„Diese sattgrüne Galaxie ist das zuhause der Honigbeinen. Auf dem Planeten in der Mitte findest du die Honigkönigin.“ – Guide to the World of Super Mario. Nintendo Today!.Nintendo (German). Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^abIn-game name fromMario Kart 7.
- ^«Questa galassia lussureggiante è la patria delle Dolceapi. Nel pianeta al centro si può trovare la Dolceape Regina.» – Guide to the World of Super Mario. Nintendo Today!.Nintendo (Italian). Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^«Le nuove api devono rendere omaggio allaDolceape Ragina!» – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (2 Oct. 2025).Super Mario Galaxy byNintendo STC andNintendo EPD Tokyo.Nintendo (Italian).
- ^«Le nuove api devono rendere omaggio all'Ape Ragina!» – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (16 Nov. 2007).Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo EAD Tokyo.Nintendo of Europe GmbH (Italian).
- ^In-game name displayed inDr. Mario World (stored internally under
Glossary_Characters.bytes\SubHoneyQueen). - ^"Novas abelhas devem saudar Sua Alteza, aAbelha-rainha!" – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (2 Oct. 2025).Super Mario Galaxy byNintendo STC andNintendo EPD Tokyo.Nintendo (Brazilian Portuguese).
- ^"Esta galáxia verdejante é o lar das Honeybees. O planeta ao centro é onde você pode encontrar a rainha das abelhas." – Guide to the World of Super Mario (13 Aug. 2025).Nintendo Today!. Brazilian Portuguese. Retrieved 13 Aug. 2025.
- ^"¡Las Abejas Nuevas deben saludar a la Abeja Reina!" – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (12 Nov. 2007).Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo EAD Tokyo.Nintendo of America (Latin American Spanish).
- ^«La Abeja Reina está descansando.» – Honeybee during "Bee Mario Takes Flight" (16 Nov. 2007).Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo EAD Tokyo.Nintendo of Europe GmbH (European Spanish).
- ^«Esta galaxia llena de vegetación es el hogar de las abejas. Puedes encontrar ala Abeja Reina en el planeta del medio.» – Guide to the World of Super Mario. Nintendo Today!.Nintendo (European Spanish). Retrieved August 13, 2025.
