Kazooie
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Kazooie is one of the two titular protagonists of the Banjo-Kazooie franchise, alongside Banjo, who wears a backpack to carry her around. Kazooie made her first appearance in Banjo-Kazooie for the Nintendo 64, although Banjo made his debut slightly earlier on in Diddy Kong Racing. Kazooie is part of a fictional species of birds called the Breegull.
History Edit
Donkey Kong franchise Edit
Diddy Kong Racing Edit
Although Kazooie is absent from Diddy Kong Racing, she is mentioned in the instruction manual and 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 Edit
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.
Banjo-Kazooie series Edit
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Banjo-Kazooie Edit
Kazooie made her first appearance in the Nintendo 64 game Banjo-Kazooie. She and Banjo go on a journey to rescue Tooty when she got kidnapped by Gruntilda (though Kazooie goes because she wants to go on an "adventure" rather than save Tooty).
Kazooie is very rude and often insults or calls various characters names, especially Bottles, whom she argues with throughout the game. Kazooie also gives sarcastic commentary on the events or situations in the game. She is necessary for helping Banjo to reach high areas, and Kazooie can shoot Eggs and can help Banjo move around faster via the Talon Trot.
Banjo-Tooie Edit
Kazooie was again a main character in Banjo-Tooie. She, along with Banjo, Bottles, and Mumbo Jumbo, are playing cards in the begining of the game. In a way Kazooie was semi-responsible for Bottles death. When she realizes she is losing, she tricks him by saying that Gruntilda had returned. Therefore, when Gruntilda actually does return, Bottles thinks it is a trick and stays in Banjo's house as Gruntilda blows it up.
Kazooie can finally get out of Banjo's backpack when he learns the move Split-Up. Interestingly, she will always be given less health then Banjo when she is out of his pack. She is also much faster when she is out of the pack.
Kazooie shows the least remorse about Bottles death, actually making a few wisecracks about it. She resumes her rivalry with Bottles via Jamjars, and often breaks the fourth wall "We'll have this game finished in no time".
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge Edit
In Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge, set between the events of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, Kazooie gets kidnapped at the start of the game by Klungo and Mecha-Grunty (which hosts Gruntilda's spirit), and they go back in time to try and prevent Banjo and Kazooie from ever meeting. Banjo (who used Mumbo Jumbo's magic to follow Grunty to the past) has to go through Cliff Farms without Kazooie but rescues her in the second level, Breegull Beach, after defeating Mecha-Grunty in her boss fight. Once saved, Kazooie assists Banjo from his backpack just like in the Nintendo 64 games.
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
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. This is the first time Kazooie appears with in a game with Mario characters.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edit
| Super Smash Bros. character Kazooie |
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| Standard: Egg Firing / Breegull Blaster Side: Wonderwing Up: Shock Spring Jump Down: Rear Egg Final Smash: The Mighty Jinjonator |
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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.
Classic Mode route Edit
Banjo & Kazooie's Classic Mode route pits them against fighters that work as a team.
| Perfect Partners | ||||
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| Round | Opponent(s) | Stage | Song | |
| 1 | Duck Hunt (brown/red costume) | Spiral Mountain | Main Theme - Banjo-Kazooie | |
| 2 | Rosalina & Luma | Tortimer Island | Treasure Trove Cove | |
| 3 | Ice Climbers | Summit | Freezeezy Peak | |
| 4 | Link, Zelda | Mushroomy Kingdom | Gobi's Valley | |
| 5 | Fox (dark costume), Falco (dark costume) | Luigi's Mansion | Mad Monster Mansion | |
| 6 | Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong | Jungle Japes | Donkey Kong Country Returns | |
| Final | Master Hand, Crazy Hand | Final Destination | Master Hand Master Hand / Crazy Hand (intensity 7.0 or higher) | |
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
| No. | Name | Image | Series / game | Type | Class | Strength / effect(s) | How to obtain | Spirit battle | |||
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| Opponent(s) | Battle conditions | Stage | Song | ||||||||
| 1337 | Banjo & Kazooie | 
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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!
General information Edit
Physical appearances Edit
In her franchise, Kazooie is specifically classified as being a red-crested breegull. She has red-orange and yellow feathers, green eyes, long chicken like legs, and a sharp beak. A tuft of feathers on her head stick up resembling hair.
In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Kazooie is redesigned with a more feminine and skinnier appearance.
Gallery Edit
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Mario Artist: Paint Studio
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Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack Falco in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Kazooie firing an egg in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Screenshot from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters
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Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo
Names in other languages Edit
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | カズーイ Kazūi |
Rumor has it that her name is based on Katsuhito Yamauchi (山内克仁), Hiroshi Yamauchi's son and father of Banjō Yamauchi, from who Banjo takes his name. This was rumored after Gregg Mayles comfirmed the origin of Banjo's name but didn't comfirmed about Kazooie's name being based in Katsuhito's. |
| 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 |
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| Italian | Kazooie |
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| 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 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.[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
- ^ Credited in the sound test menu in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- ^ Rare Scribes. Posted September 18th, 2009. Accessed October 30, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Microsoft Is Willing To Put Banjo In Smash Bros. Posted March 21, 2018. Accessed August 30, 2020.