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{{quote2|As my way of saying thank you thank you bo bank you, have some bananas!|Xananab|[[DK: Jungle Climber]]}}
{{quote2|As my way of saying thank you thank you bo bank you, have some bananas!|Xananab|[[DK: Jungle Climber]]}}
'''Xananab''' is a member of a species of aliens who resemble humanoid, partially peeled [[banana]]s and an ally of the [[Kong Family]]; Xananab originates from the banana shaped [[Planet Plantaen]]. The name Xananab possibly refers to both the character and the species. His name when spelled backwards is bananaX.
'''Xananab''' is a member of a species of aliens who resemble humanoid, partially peeled [[banana]]s and an ally of the [[Kong Family]]; Xananab originates from the banana shaped [[Planet Plantaen]]. The name Xananab possibly refers to both the character and the species. His name when spelled backwards is bananaX. Xananab has a habit of speaking in rhyme and occasionally affixing nonsensical words such as "fanana" to his sentences (the latter is a reference to the banana-oriented {{wp|The Name Game|name game}}).
==History==
===''DK: Jungle Climber''===
[[File:Xananab Speaking.png|thumb|left|Xananab introducing himself to Donkey Kong in ''DK: Jungle Climber'']]
In ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', Xananab, for unexplained reasons, ventures to the top of [[Sun Sun Island]] on [[Donkey Kong]]'s planet in his [[Banana Ship]] with the precious cargo of five powerful [[Crystal Banana]]s. After landing on Sun Sun Island, Xananab was apparently attacked by [[King K. Rool]] and his [[Kremling Krew|Kremling gang]], who stole his Crystal Bananas and quickly fled with them.  


When Donkey Kong, [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Cranky Kong]] arrived at the peak of Sun Sun Island to investigate the Banana Ship, they were attacked by Xananab and his Banana Ship. Once the Banana Ship is destroyed, Xananab, realizing that Donkey, Diddy and Cranky were not Kremlings, apologized to them and explained his story to them. After hearing Xananab's predicament and learning that without his Banana Ship he would not be able to reclaim the Crystal Bananas, Donkey, Diddy and Cranky decide to help him.  
Xananab's only major appearance is in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. For unexplained reasons, Xananab ventures to the top of [[Sun Sun Island]] on [[Donkey Kong]]'s planet in his [[Banana Ship]] with the precious cargo of five powerful [[Crystal Banana]]s. After landing on Sun Sun Island, Xananab was apparently attacked by [[King K. Rool]] and his [[Kremling Krew|Kremling gang]], who stole his Crystal Bananas and quickly fled with them. When Donkey Kong, [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Cranky Kong]] arrived at the peak of Sun Sun Island to investigate the Banana Ship, they were attacked by Xananab and his Banana Ship. Once the Banana Ship is destroyed, Xananab, realizing that Donkey, Diddy and Cranky were not Kremlings, apologized to them and explained his story to them. After hearing Xananab's predicament and learning that without his Banana Ship he would not be able to reclaim the Crystal Bananas, Donkey, Diddy and Cranky decide to help him. Xananab appears in various other cutscenes, occasionally giving advice and in some levels, where he will activate a [[Spirowarp]] for Donkey Kong if one is brought to them. Once King K. Rool was defeated on Planet Plantaen and all the Crystal Bananas were given back to him, Xananab, as thanks for their help in defeating the Kremling gang, gave Donkey, Diddy and Cranky a large amount of bananas. Once the trio finished eating and the Crystal Bananas were returned to their rightful place, Xananab brought DK, Diddy, Cranky and King K. Rool back to Earth. For collecting every item and completing every level in the game, Xananab rewards the [[Kong]]s by using a Spirowarp to give them a banana around the size of the Banana Ship.


Throughout ''DK: Jungle Climber'', Xananab will appear in cutscenes, occasionally giving advice and in some levels, where he will activate a [[Spirowarp]], a portal making machine, for Donkey Kong if one is brought to them. Once King K. Rool was defeated on Planet Plantaen and all the Crystal Bananas were given back to him, Xananab, as thanks for their help in defeating the Kremling gang, gave Donkey, Diddy and Cranky a large amount of bananas. Once the trio finished eating and the Crystal Bananas were returned to their rightful place, Xananab brought DK, Diddy, Cranky and King K. Rool back to Earth.
The only other game that Xananab appears in is ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', albeit in the form of a [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and a [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]].
 
For collecting every item and completing every level in the game, Xananab rewards the [[Kong]]s by using a Spirowarp to give them a banana as big as, if not bigger, than the Banana Ship.
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==Profiles==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
Xananab appears as a [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and a [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
{{multiframe|[[File:BrawlTrophy336.png|100px]] [[File:Sticker Xananab.png|100x100px]]|size=250|A trophy (left) and a sticker (right) of Xananab in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''}}
 
*'''Trophy'''
==Profiles==
**'''Xananab'''
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy===
**'''DS''' ''DK Jungle Climber''
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**''A banana alien that shows up as Donkey Kong and company are enjoying a relaxing vacation on the beach. Traveling by spaceship from his banana planet, he mistakes the Kongs for enemies and attacks. The Kongs retaliate by destroying his ship. To top it off, his {{hover|superpowerful|super-powerful (PAL version)}} crystal banana is stolen by the Kremlings.''
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*'''Sticker'''
!width=100px|Name!!width=100px|Image!!width=200px|Game!!|Description
**'''Xananab'''
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**Artwork from: ''DK: Jungle Climber''
!Xananab
**Effect in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]: Launch Resistance +20
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|align=center|'''DS''' ''DK Jungle Climber''
|''A banana alien that shows up as Donkey Kong and company are enjoying a relaxing vacation on the beach. Traveling by spaceship from his banana planet, he mistakes the Kongs for enemies and attacks. The Kongs retaliate by destroying his ship. To top it off, his {{hover|superpowerful|super-powerful (PAL version)}} crystal banana is stolen by the Kremlings.''
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====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' sticker====
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!Artwork from
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|[[File:Sticker Xananab.png|100x100px]]
|''DK: Jungle Climber''
|align=left|Launch Resistance +20
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
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Xananab Speaking.png|Xananab introducing himself to Donkey Kong in ''DK: Jungle Climber''
Brawl Xananab.png|Trophies of Xananab, [[Dixie Kong]], a [[Banana|Banana Peel]], and [[Diddy Kong]] in a ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' video screenshot
Brawl Xananab.png|Trophies of Xananab, [[Dixie Kong]], a [[Banana|Banana Peel]], and [[Diddy Kong]] in a ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' video screenshot
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==Trivia==
*Xananab has a habit of speaking in rhyme and occasionally affixing nonsensical words such as "fanana" to his sentences (the latter is a reference to the banana-oriented {{wp|The Name Game|name game}}).
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Revision as of 23:55, November 11, 2023

Xananab
Official artwork of Xananab from DK: Jungle Climber.
First appearance DK: Jungle Climber (2007)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Brawl (trophy & sticker cameos) (2008)
Latest portrayal Takashi Nagasako (2007)
“As my way of saying thank you thank you bo bank you, have some bananas!”
Xananab, DK: Jungle Climber

Xananab is a member of a species of aliens who resemble humanoid, partially peeled bananas and an ally of the Kong Family; Xananab originates from the banana shaped Planet Plantaen. The name Xananab possibly refers to both the character and the species. His name when spelled backwards is bananaX. Xananab has a habit of speaking in rhyme and occasionally affixing nonsensical words such as "fanana" to his sentences (the latter is a reference to the banana-oriented name game).

Xananab's only major appearance is in DK: Jungle Climber. For unexplained reasons, Xananab ventures to the top of Sun Sun Island on Donkey Kong's planet in his Banana Ship with the precious cargo of five powerful Crystal Bananas. After landing on Sun Sun Island, Xananab was apparently attacked by King K. Rool and his Kremling gang, who stole his Crystal Bananas and quickly fled with them. When Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong and Cranky Kong arrived at the peak of Sun Sun Island to investigate the Banana Ship, they were attacked by Xananab and his Banana Ship. Once the Banana Ship is destroyed, Xananab, realizing that Donkey, Diddy and Cranky were not Kremlings, apologized to them and explained his story to them. After hearing Xananab's predicament and learning that without his Banana Ship he would not be able to reclaim the Crystal Bananas, Donkey, Diddy and Cranky decide to help him. Xananab appears in various other cutscenes, occasionally giving advice and in some levels, where he will activate a Spirowarp for Donkey Kong if one is brought to them. Once King K. Rool was defeated on Planet Plantaen and all the Crystal Bananas were given back to him, Xananab, as thanks for their help in defeating the Kremling gang, gave Donkey, Diddy and Cranky a large amount of bananas. Once the trio finished eating and the Crystal Bananas were returned to their rightful place, Xananab brought DK, Diddy, Cranky and King K. Rool back to Earth. For collecting every item and completing every level in the game, Xananab rewards the Kongs by using a Spirowarp to give them a banana around the size of the Banana Ship.

The only other game that Xananab appears in is Super Smash Bros. Brawl, albeit in the form of a trophy and a sticker.

Profiles

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

BrawlTrophy336.png Sticker of Xananab from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
A trophy (left) and a sticker (right) of Xananab in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
  • Trophy
    • Xananab
    • DS DK Jungle Climber
    • A banana alien that shows up as Donkey Kong and company are enjoying a relaxing vacation on the beach. Traveling by spaceship from his banana planet, he mistakes the Kongs for enemies and attacks. The Kongs retaliate by destroying his ship. To top it off, his superpowerful crystal banana is stolen by the Kremlings.
  • Sticker

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese バナナ星人
Banana Seijin
Planet Banana Person

German Xenanab
"bananeX" written backwards, "Banane" means "banana"
Italian Xananab
 
Korean 바나난
Bananan
From "banana"

Spanish Platanox
Pun on "plátano" (banana)