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|image=[[File:N-Gang Kazooie.png|150px]]
|image=[[File:N-Gang Kazooie.png|150px]]
|species=Red-crested breegull
|species=Red-Crested Breegull
|first_appearance=''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Kazooie|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' (1998, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise)<br>''[[N-Gang]]'' ("[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", cameo) (1999, ''Mario''-related media)
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|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (Challenger Pack 3) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (Challenger Pack 3) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Sutherland]] ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]]–present)
|portrayed_by=[[Chris Sutherland]] ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]]–present)<ref>Credited in the sound test menu in the Japanese version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.</ref>
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'''Kazooie''' is one of the main characters from the [[jiggywikki:Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise]], first appearing in ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Kazooie|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], where she serves as [[Banjo]]'s partner. As a playable duo, Banjo and Kazooie appear together in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as the third Fighters Pass DLC character. She belongs to a fictional species of birds called the [[jiggywikki:Breegull|Breegull]].
'''{{wp|Banjo & Kazooie|Kazooie}}''' is one of the main characters from the {{wp|Banjo-Kazooie|''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise}}, first appearing in ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie (video game)|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], where she serves as [[Banjo]]'s partner. She is a red crested bird with a yellow bill and legs and green eyes, and is a member of a fictional species of birds called the Breegull. As a playable duo, Banjo and Kazooie appear together in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as the third Fighters Pass DLC character.


Kazooie is owned by [[Rare Ltd.]], a former second-party developer for [[Nintendo]]. In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, and the rights of Kazooie, Banjo and [[Conker]] were transferred to the company.
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
====''Diddy Kong Racing''====
Although Kazooie is absent from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', she is mentioned in the instruction manual and official Nintendo Player's Guide, prior to her debut in a video game. An additional nod to her is featured in the form of a kazoo being played during Banjo's segment of the opening title sequence, though it is absent from Banjo's theme on the character select screen. This segment is still included in the remake, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', despite Banjo's absence.
Although Kazooie is absent from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', she is mentioned in the instruction manual and official Nintendo Player's Guide, prior to her debut in a video game. An additional nod to her is featured in the form of a kazoo being played during Banjo's segment of the opening title sequence, though it is absent from Banjo's theme on the character select screen. This segment is still included in the remake, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', for which Banjo did not return for.
 
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
[[File:BanjoKazooieTreehouse.jpg|thumb|Banjo and Kazooie's cameo in an early build of ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
Both Banjo and Kazooie made a cameo in [[List of Donkey Kong 64 pre-release and unused content|early versions]] of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', but were ultimately cut from the final game. Their faces were going to appear on a shower stall in [[DK's Tree House]].


===''N-Gang''===
===''N-Gang''===
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===''Minecraft''===
===''Minecraft''===
On January 30, 2018, both the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Minecraft]]'' received an update that included many Microsoft-related character skins, including ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters like Banjo and Kazooie. This is the first time Kazooie appears with [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'']] characters in a game.
On January 30, 2018, both the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Minecraft]]'' received an update that included many Microsoft-related character skins, including ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters like Banjo and Kazooie.


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{SSB Infobox
{{SSB fighter infobox
|color=purple
|color=purple
|align=right
|align=right
|name=Banjo & Kazooie
|title=Banjo & Kazooie
|image=BanjoKazooie SSBU.png
|image=BanjoKazooie SSBU.png
|emblem=BanjoKazooieEmblem.png
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{{main-external|SmashWiki|Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)}}
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)}}
Kazooie, alongside Banjo, were announced as playable fighters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' during the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11 (PST). ''Ultimate'' marks their first non-cameo appearance in a new game since ''[[sonicretro:Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing|Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]'', which was released for the {{wp|Xbox 360}} in 2010, as well as the duo's first appearance on a Nintendo console since ''Banjo-Pilot''. Banjo & Kazooie were released on September 4, 2019 (PST) as part of Challenger Pack 3.
Kazooie, alongside Banjo, was announced as a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' during the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11 (PST). ''Ultimate'' marks their first non-cameo appearance in a new game since ''[[sonicretro:Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing|Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]'', which was released for the {{wp|Xbox 360}} in 2010, as well as the duo's first appearance on a Nintendo console since ''Banjo-Pilot''. Banjo & Kazooie were released on September 4, 2019 (PST) as part of Challenger Pack 3.


In the duo's reveal trailer, a [[jiggywikki:Jiggy|Jiggy]] bounces across the floor as [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], and King K. Rool are lounging in [[DK's Tree House|Donkey Kong's tree house]], causing them to look outside the window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo & Kazooie. It is then revealed to be [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] playing a prank, in the same manner as [[King Dedede]] pretending to be K. Rool in the latter's reveal trailer. Banjo & Kazooie then appear from the sky, knocking Duck Hunt out of frame, with Kazooie holding her namesake instrument, the kazoo. Kazooie and Banjo appear in [[Sephiroth]]'s reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.
In the duo's reveal trailer, a Jiggy bounces across the floor as [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], and [[King K. Rool]] are lounging in [[DK's Tree House|Donkey Kong's tree house]], causing them to look outside the window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo & Kazooie. It is then revealed to be [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] playing a prank, in the same manner as [[King Dedede]] pretending to be K. Rool in the latter's reveal trailer. Banjo & Kazooie then appear from the sky, knocking Duck Hunt out of frame, with Kazooie holding her namesake instrument, the kazoo. Kazooie and Banjo appear in [[Sephiroth]]'s reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.


Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''{{wp|Banjo-Tooie}}'', though they also sport a few original attacks. [[Spiral Mountain]], the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are a heavyweight fighter, being heavier than [[Link]], [[Yoshi]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Mii Gunner]], but lighter than [[Wario]], [[Ike]], [[Ridley]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], and [[Richter Belmont|Richter]], while having the same weight as [[Solid Snake|Snake]] and [[R.O.B.]].
Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''{{wp|Banjo-Tooie}}'', though they also sport a few original attacks. [[Spiral Mountain]], the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are a heavyweight fighter, being heavier than [[Link]], [[Yoshi]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Mii Gunner]], but lighter than [[Wario]], [[Ike]], [[Ridley]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], and [[Richter Belmont|Richter]], while having the same weight as [[Solid Snake|Snake]] and [[R.O.B.]]


When [[Kirby]] copies Banjo & Kazooie, his backpack has a plush toy version of Kazooie inside.
When [[Kirby]] copies Banjo & Kazooie, his backpack has a plush toy version of Kazooie inside.
===Unused appearances===
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
[[File:BanjoKazooieTreehouse.jpg|thumb|left|Banjo and Kazooie's cameo in an early build of ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
Both Banjo and Kazooie made a cameo in [[List of Donkey Kong 64 pre-release and unused content|early versions]] of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', but were ultimately cut from the final game. Their faces were going to appear on a shower stall in [[DK's Tree House]].
{{br|left}}


==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
====Palutena's Guidance====
====Palutena's Guidance====
Banjo & Kazooie share this stock conversation with all other DLC characters except [[Piranha Plant]]. It was originally used for [[Mewtwo]], [[Lucas]], [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], [[Ryu]], [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]], [[Corrin]], and [[Bayonetta]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', who are downloadable fighters in that game.  
Banjo & Kazooie share this stock conversation with all other Fighters Pass characters. It was originally used for [[Mewtwo]], [[Lucas]], [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], [[Ryu]], [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]], [[Corrin]], and [[Bayonetta]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', who are downloadable fighters in that game.  
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]:''' Who is THAT?  
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]:''' Who is THAT?  
*'''[[Palutena]]:''' I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
*'''[[Palutena]]:''' I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
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====Spirit====
====Spirit====
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!Banjo & Kazooie
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|[[File:SSBU Banjo and Kazooie Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' Series
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*''The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!''
*''The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!''


==Game appearances==
==''Super Mario''-related appearances==
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|''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]
|''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
BKMarioArtist.png|''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''
TalonTrot.jpg|Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
TalonTrot.jpg|Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
BreegullBash.jpg|Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
BreegullBash.jpg|Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Banjokazooieegg.jpg|Kazooie firing an egg in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Banjokazooieegg.jpg|Kazooie firing an egg in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
BanjoKazooieSmash.jpg|Screenshot from the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters
BanjoKazooieSmash.jpg|Screenshot from the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters
Banjo & Kazooie SSBU.jpg|Artwork with shadow
Banjo & Kazooie amiibo.png|Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo
Banjo & Kazooie amiibo.png|Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo
</gallery>
</gallery>
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|Jap=カズーイ
|Jap=カズーイ
|JapR=Kazūi
|JapR=Kazūi
|JapM=Kazooie
|JapM=Possibly derived from Katsuhito Yamauchi ({{ruby|山|やま}}{{ruby|内|うち}}{{ruby|克|かつ}}{{ruby|仁|ひと}}), [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]]'s son and father of Banjō Yamauchi, from whom [[Banjo]] takes his name. This was rumored after [[Gregg Mayles]] confirmed the origin of Banjo's name but did not confirm Kazooie's name being based on Katsuhito's.{{ref needed}}
|Spa=Kazooie
|Spa=Kazooie
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|SpaM=-
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Prior to Banjo and Kazooie's inclusions in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', they were among the most requested ''Super Smash Bros.'' characters of all time. A Rare employee wrote on their website back in 2009, that although they had not been considered for ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', many Rare franchise trophies were originally in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<ref>[http://www.raregamer.co.uk/scribes-september-18th-2009/ Rare Scribes]. Posted September 18th, 2009. Accessed October 30, 2020.</ref> Vice President of Microsoft's gaming division, {{wp|Phil Spencer}}, made a Tweet in 2015, stating "it would be cool" to see Banjo and Kazooie appear as DLC fighters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/04/03/xbox-head-phil-spencer-says-it-would-be-cool-to-see-banjo-in-super-smash-bros-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says 'It Would Be Cool' to See Banjo in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U] IGN. Posted April 3, 2015. Accessed August 30, 2020.</ref> He doubled down on the comments in 2018, a year before Banjo and Kazooie's reveal in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.<ref>[https://www.cinemablend.com/games/2391161/microsoft-is-willing-to-put-banjo-in-smash-bros Microsoft Is Willing To Put Banjo In Smash Bros.] Posted March 21, 2018. Accessed August 30, 2020.</ref>
*Prior to Banjo and Kazooie's inclusions in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', they were among the most requested ''Super Smash Bros.'' characters of all time. A Rare employee wrote on their website in 2009, that although they had not been considered for ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', many Rare franchise trophies were originally in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<ref>[http://www.raregamer.co.uk/scribes-september-18th-2009/ Rare Scribes]. Posted September 18th, 2009. Accessed October 30, 2020.</ref> Vice President of Microsoft's gaming division, {{wp|Phil Spencer}}, made a Tweet in 2015, stating "it would be cool" to see Banjo and Kazooie appear as DLC fighters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/04/03/xbox-head-phil-spencer-says-it-would-be-cool-to-see-banjo-in-super-smash-bros-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says 'It Would Be Cool' to See Banjo in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U] IGN. Posted April 3, 2015. Accessed August 30, 2020.</ref> He doubled down on the comments in 2018, a year before Banjo and Kazooie's reveal in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.<ref>[https://www.cinemablend.com/games/2391161/microsoft-is-willing-to-put-banjo-in-smash-bros Microsoft Is Willing To Put Banjo In Smash Bros.] Posted March 21, 2018. Accessed August 30, 2020.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=Kazooie}}
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{{Wikipedia|Banjo & Kazooie|Kazooie}}
*[[jiggywikki:Kazooie|Kazooie]] on Jiggywikki
*[[jiggywikki:Kazooie|Kazooie]] on Jiggywikki
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Latest revision as of 20:59, April 21, 2024

Kazooie
Kazooie, as she appears in the N-Gang comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht".
Species Red-Crested Breegull
First appearance Banjo-Kazooie (1998, Banjo-Kazooie franchise)
N-Gang ("Freeze Frame", cameo) (1999, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Challenger Pack 3) (2019)
Portrayed by Chris Sutherland (1998–present)[1]

Kazooie is one of the main characters from the Banjo-Kazooie franchise, first appearing in Banjo-Kazooie for the Nintendo 64, where she serves as Banjo's partner. She is a red crested bird with a yellow bill and legs and green eyes, and is a member of a fictional species of birds called the Breegull. As a playable duo, Banjo and Kazooie appear together in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the third Fighters Pass DLC character.

Kazooie is owned by Rare Ltd., a former second-party developer for Nintendo. In 2002, Rare was sold to Microsoft, and the rights of Kazooie, Banjo and Conker were transferred to the company.

History[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing[edit]

Although Kazooie is absent from Diddy Kong Racing, she is mentioned in the instruction manual and official Nintendo Player's Guide, prior to her debut in a video game. An additional nod to her is featured in the form of a kazoo being played during Banjo's segment of the opening title sequence, though it is absent from Banjo's theme on the character select screen. This segment is still included in the remake, Diddy Kong Racing DS, despite Banjo's absence.

N-Gang[edit]

"Freeze Frame"[edit]

Banjo and Kazooie make a brief cameo at the end of the N-Gang comic "Freeze Frame", where they are seen celebrating alongside other Nintendo characters.

"N-Gang vs. Nintendo"[edit]

Banjo and Kazooie's appearance in the comic

Kazooie appears alongside Banjo in the 2000 N-Gang comic "N-Gang vs. Nintendo", where they play on the same soccer camp team with Wario, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, and Lanky Kong.

"Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"[edit]

Kazooie makes a brief cameo at the end of the N-Gang comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht", where she is seen at a Christmas party with other Nintendo characters.

Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]

Artworks for Kazooie, along with Banjo and other Banjo-Kazooie characters, make an appearance in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Minecraft[edit]

On January 30, 2018, both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions of Minecraft received an update that included many Microsoft-related character skins, including Banjo-Kazooie characters like Banjo and Kazooie.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

BanjoKazooieEmblem.png
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Banjo & Kazooie
Banjo & Kazooie artwork for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (downloadable)
Special moves
Standard:  Egg Firing / Breegull Blaster
Side:  Wonderwing
Up:  Shock Spring Jump
Down:  Rear Egg
Final Smash:  The Mighty Jinjonator
Battle entrance
Banjo appears from a Jiggy-shaped portal with Kazooie, bowing.
SmashWiki article: Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)

Kazooie, alongside Banjo, was announced as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11 (PST). Ultimate marks their first non-cameo appearance in a new game since Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie, which was released for the Xbox 360 in 2010, as well as the duo's first appearance on a Nintendo console since Banjo-Pilot. Banjo & Kazooie were released on September 4, 2019 (PST) as part of Challenger Pack 3.

In the duo's reveal trailer, a Jiggy bounces across the floor as Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and King K. Rool are lounging in Donkey Kong's tree house, causing them to look outside the window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo & Kazooie. It is then revealed to be Duck Hunt playing a prank, in the same manner as King Dedede pretending to be K. Rool in the latter's reveal trailer. Banjo & Kazooie then appear from the sky, knocking Duck Hunt out of frame, with Kazooie holding her namesake instrument, the kazoo. Kazooie and Banjo appear in Sephiroth's reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.

Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, though they also sport a few original attacks. Spiral Mountain, the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are a heavyweight fighter, being heavier than Link, Yoshi, Captain Falcon, and Mii Gunner, but lighter than Wario, Ike, Ridley, Simon, and Richter, while having the same weight as Snake and R.O.B.

When Kirby copies Banjo & Kazooie, his backpack has a plush toy version of Kazooie inside.

Unused appearances[edit]

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

The Banjo and Kazooie poster originally found in DK's Tree House in Donkey Kong 64.
Banjo and Kazooie's cameo in an early build of Donkey Kong 64

Both Banjo and Kazooie made a cameo in early versions of Donkey Kong 64, but were ultimately cut from the final game. Their faces were going to appear on a shower stall in DK's Tree House.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Palutena's Guidance[edit]

Banjo & Kazooie share this stock conversation with all other Fighters Pass characters. It was originally used for Mewtwo, Lucas, Roy, Ryu, Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, who are downloadable fighters in that game.

  • Pit: Who is THAT?
  • Palutena: I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
  • Viridi: It must be an intruder from another dimension!
  • Pit: Whoever it is, the goal remains the same: to fight and win!

Spirit[edit]

Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
Banjo & Kazooie Banjo & Kazooie spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Banjo-Kazooie Series Fighter N/A N/A Classic Mode as Banjo & Kazooie N/A N/A N/A N/A

Official website[edit]

  • The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!

Super Mario-related appearances[edit]

Title Description Release Date System/Format
Mario Artist: Paint Studio Cameo in artworks from Banjo-Kazooie 1999 Nintendo 64DD
Minecraft: Wii U Edition Playable skin via update 2018 Wii U
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Playable skin via update 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Playable character via DLC 2019 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

  • Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack Falco in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack Falco in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Kazooie firing an egg in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Kazooie firing an egg in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Screenshot from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters

    Screenshot from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters

  • Artwork with shadow

    Artwork with shadow

  • Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo

    Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese カズーイ
Kazūi
 Possibly derived from Katsuhito Yamauchi (山やま内うち克かつ仁ひと), Hiroshi Yamauchi's son and father of Banjō Yamauchi, from whom Banjo takes his name. This was rumored after Gregg Mayles confirmed the origin of Banjo's name but did not confirm Kazooie's name being based on Katsuhito's.[citation needed]

Chinese 小笛
Xiǎodí
阿卡 (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
Ākǎ

 Literally "small flute"

In Chinese, adding an 「阿」 in front of a given name makes it a diminutive form.

French Kazooie
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German Kazooie
 -
Italian Kazooie
 -
Korean 카주이
Kajui
 Kazooie

Russian Казуи
Kazui
 Kazooie

Spanish Kazooie
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Trivia[edit]

  • Prior to Banjo and Kazooie's inclusions in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, they were among the most requested Super Smash Bros. characters of all time. A Rare employee wrote on their website in 2009, that although they had not been considered for Super Smash Bros., many Rare franchise trophies were originally in Super Smash Bros. Melee.[2] Vice President of Microsoft's gaming division, Phil Spencer, made a Tweet in 2015, stating "it would be cool" to see Banjo and Kazooie appear as DLC fighters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.[3] He doubled down on the comments in 2018, a year before Banjo and Kazooie's reveal in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Credited in the sound test menu in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  2. ^ Rare Scribes. Posted September 18th, 2009. Accessed October 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says 'It Would Be Cool' to See Banjo in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U IGN. Posted April 3, 2015. Accessed August 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Microsoft Is Willing To Put Banjo In Smash Bros. Posted March 21, 2018. Accessed August 30, 2020.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Playable fighters Banjo & Kazooie (DLC) • Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Daisy • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Inkling • Isabelle • King K. Rool • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • Piranha Plant (DLC) • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Bomberman • Chain Chomp • Flies & Hand • Hammer Bro • Klaptrap • Knuckles • Nintendog • Shadow • Thwomp • Waluigi • Wily Capsule
Bosses Giant Donkey Kong • Giga Bowser • Metal Mario
Stages 3D Land • 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Figure-8 Circuit • Gamer • Golden Plains • Hyrule Castle • Jungle Japes • Kongo Falls • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit (Wii U) • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom (64) • Mushroom Kingdom II • Mushroom Kingdom U • Mushroomy Kingdom • New Donk City Hall • Paper Mario • Peach's Castle (64) • Princess Peach's Castle (Melee) • Rainbow Cruise • Super Happy Tree • Super Mario Maker • WarioWare, Inc. • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island (Brawl) • Yoshi's Island (Melee) • Yoshi's Story • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Gun • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Star Rod • Super Launch Star • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
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Daisy Daisy Parasol Daisy Bomber Daisy Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Hyper Rocketbarrel
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Grand Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
King K. Rool Blunderbuss Propellerpack Crownerang Gut Check Blast-o-Matic
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