Mekakuppa
The title of this article is official, but it comes from aJapanese source.
If anacceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.
- Not to be confused withMechakoopa orMecha-Bowser.
| Mekakuppa | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Species | Robot |
| First appearance | Super Mario-kunvolume 2 (1991) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario-kunvolume 4 (1992) |
TheMekakuppa is a giant roboticBowser, appearing on two occasions in theSuper Mario World story arc inSuper Mario-kun.
In chapter 2 ofvolume 2, Bowser is angry at the failures of his minions, so he activates the Mekakuppa, knowingMario and his friends are headed toVanilla Dome. The trio is attacked by the robot, which tries to stomp with its feet, then crushes them with metal nasal mucus. Mario tries to fight back usingYoshi as a bat, but ends up angering the Mekakuppa, which pulls out a giant drill from its wrist. While trying to hit Mario, the Mekakuppa creates a hole in the Vanilla Dome, creating a connection withVanilla Dome 3's lake. From that, theDolphins fall into the lake and take Mario,Luigi, and Yoshi to the surface, where Mario plugs the hole, trapping the robot. However, the Mekakuppa resurfaces and knocks out the trio. Mario flies away with aPower Balloon and finds a3-Up Moon in the sky and becomesMoon Mario. While being unfazed by the robot's laser, Mario grabs aCape Feather in theItem Stock, then tickles the Mekakuppa's nose, making him sneeze out all of his mechanical components. Mario then rebuilds the robot into a Ferris wheel.
In the first part of chapter 11 ofvolume 4, while traversing theBowser's Castle hall full ofBowser Statues, a giant Bowser Statue emerges from the lava. Mario tries to destroy it with a punch, but realizes it is not made of stone, but metal, discovering it is the Mekakuppa, rebuilt and painted. Mario, however, gets the upper hand and, being badly rebuilt, the Mekakuppa explodes after a well-placed hit from Mario.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | メカクッパ[1] Mekakuppa | Mechabowser; shared withMechakoopa andMecha-Bowser | |
| French | Robowser[2] | Portmanteau of "robot" and "Bowser" |
References[edit]
- ^Yukio Sawada (25 Dec. 1991).Super Mario-kunVolume 2.CoroCoro Comic (Japanese). ISBN4-09-141762-0. Page 21.
- ^Super Mario Manga Adventures Volume 2, page 21
