Bowser
Bowser, alternately referred to as King Bowser, King Koopa, King Bowser Koopa and known in Japan as Koopa or Daimao Koopa, Daimao Kuppa. ("Great Demon King Koopa"), is a video game character in Nintendo's Mario universe. His full name is given as Bowser Koopa. Bowser is the primary antagonist and the archenemy of Mario in the Super Mario series of video games. He is the leader and most powerful of the turtle-like Koopa race. Although Bowser has joined forces with Mario in a few games, he never ceases to kidnap Princess Peach and conquer the Mushroom Kingdom since his first appearance in Super Mario Bros. As the central villain of one of the world's most popular video game franchises, Bowser is easily one of the most recognizable video game villains ever. Though their origins are unknown, Bowser has eight children; the seven Koopalings and Bowser Jr.
