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|image=[[File:Banjo | |image=[[File:N&B Banjo Kazooie.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of Banjo and Kazooie in ''Nuts & Bolts'' | ||
|game=''[[Project Dream]]<br>[[Diddy Kong Racing]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]<br>[[Banjo-Pilot]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]<br>[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' | |||
|game=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]<br>[[Banjo-Pilot]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]<br>[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' | |||
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'''Banjo''' is one of the two eponymous stars of the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' series]], along with [[Kazooie]], and is a playable character in every game. Banjo is a brown | '''Banjo''' is one of the two eponymous stars of the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' series]], along with [[Kazooie]], and is a playable character in every game. Banjo is a brown honey bear who lives in a [[Banjo's House|house]] on [[Spiral Mountain]] with his friend Kazooie and younger sister [[Tooty]]. He is named after [[wikipedia:banjo|banjo]], a musical instrument which he also plays. However, Banjo could possibly be named after former Nintendo president [[wikipedia:Hiroshi Yamauchi|Hiroshi Yamauchi]]'s grandchild, Banjo.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AndyPlaytonic/status/1104730618158493696 Tweet from AndyPlaytonic (Andy Robinson)]</ref> He is voiced by [[Chris Sutherland]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20141207230814/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/188055/interviews/banjo-kazooie-nuts-and-bolts-qa/ ComputerAndVideoGames: Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts Q&A]</ref> | ||
== | ==History== | ||
===''Dream: Land of Giants''=== | |||
Banjo was originally planned as a supporting character in the cancelled [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] game, ''[[Dream: Land of Giants]]''. Shortly shifting development to the [[Nintendo 64]], the developers felt the main character, [[Edson]], was "losing his edge". One of their considerations for a main character was a rabbit, but they eventually decided on Banjo. Early sketches showed Banjo with a sword and another in a sleeveless shirt. | |||
===''Diddy Kong Racing''=== | ===''Diddy Kong Racing''=== | ||
[[File:DKR Banjo Car.png|thumb|left|200px|''Diddy Kong Racing'' artwork]] | [[File:DKR Banjo Car.png|thumb|left|200px|''Diddy Kong Racing'' artwork]] | ||
Banjo's official debut was as one of the playable characters in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. He was among the characters who responded to [[mariowiki:Timber|Timber]]'s call for help in banishing [[mariowiki:Wizpig|Wizpig]] out from [[mariowiki:Timber's Island|Timber's Island]]. Banjo competes in races and world challenges to decide who can ultimately compete against Wizpig. Banjo is in the heavyweight class and has slow acceleration, but compensates it with a high top speed. He also has average handling capabilities. Banjo's top speed without [[ | Banjo's official debut was as one of the playable characters in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. He was among the characters who responded to [[mariowiki:Timber|Timber]]'s call for help in banishing [[mariowiki:Wizpig|Wizpig]] out from [[mariowiki:Timber's Island|Timber's Island]]. Banjo competes in races and world challenges to decide who can ultimately compete against Wizpig. Banjo is in the heavyweight class and has slow acceleration, but compensates it with a high top speed. He also has average handling capabilities. Banjo's top speed without [[Bananas]] is 57mph. | ||
Banjo's theme instrument is the banjo, which is also his theme instrument in his own series. Banjo and [[conkerwiki:Conker the Squirrel|Conker]] did not return in ''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Racing DS|Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' as a result of [[Microsoft]]'s 2002 acquisition of [[Rare]], although the remake's main theme still features his theme instrument, the banjo. Statistically, Banjo was replaced with [[mariowiki:Tiny Kong|Tiny Kong]]. | Banjo's theme instrument is the banjo, which is also his theme instrument in his own series. Banjo and [[conkerwiki:Conker the Squirrel|Conker]] did not return in ''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Racing DS|Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' as a result of [[Microsoft]]'s 2002 acquisition of [[Rare]], although the remake's main theme still features his theme instrument, the banjo. Statistically, Banjo was replaced with [[mariowiki:Tiny Kong|Tiny Kong]]. | ||
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Along their journey, aside from learning more moves from Bottles, the duo meet a shaman named [[Mumbo Jumbo]], whose role is transforming Banjo into another object or creature in exchange for [[Mumbo Token]]s. The main collectibles are [[Jiggy]]s, which are required for Banjo and Kazooie to unlock later levels. They must also free five [[Jinjo]]s in each level, and collect [[Musical Note]]s to access paths in Gruntilda's Lair that were previously blocked off by [[Note Door]]s. | Along their journey, aside from learning more moves from Bottles, the duo meet a shaman named [[Mumbo Jumbo]], whose role is transforming Banjo into another object or creature in exchange for [[Mumbo Token]]s. The main collectibles are [[Jiggy]]s, which are required for Banjo and Kazooie to unlock later levels. They must also free five [[Jinjo]]s in each level, and collect [[Musical Note]]s to access paths in Gruntilda's Lair that were previously blocked off by [[Note Door]]s. | ||
Banjo and Kazooie slowly travel up higher into Gruntilda's Lair as they unlock new levels. After finishing all nine levels, Banjo and Kazooie engage in a final battle against Gruntilda from the [[ | Banjo and Kazooie slowly travel up higher into Gruntilda's Lair as they unlock new levels. After finishing all nine levels, Banjo and Kazooie engage in a final battle against Gruntilda from the [[Top of the Tower]]. With the help of [[The Mighty Jinjonator]], Gruntilda collapses from the tower, crashes into the ground, and becomes trapped beneath a large boulder. | ||
As shown in the game intro, Banjo is capable of playing the banjo instrument. | As shown in the game intro, Banjo is capable of playing the banjo instrument. | ||
===''Banjo-Tooie''=== | |||
[[File:Banjo B-T solo artwork.png|thumb|left|200x200px|Appearance from ''Banjo-Tooie'']] | |||
Two years later, in ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', Gruntilda is freed from under her boulder by her sisters, [[Blobbelda]] and [[Mingella]]. Meanwhile, Banjo and his friends are playing poker. Mumbo finds out about the [[HAG 1]] and warns the others to escape from [[Banjo's House]]. The HAG 1 then fires, destroying Banjo's House and killing Bottles. | |||
Because Gruntilda is skeletal due to the amount of time she spent trapped under the boulder, she and her sisters use their newly-invented [[Big-O-Blaster]] to suck the life force out of the residents of the various worlds in the [[Isle O' Hags]] to restore Gruntilda to her former appearance. Banjo and Kazooie head on another adventure to stop Gruntilda. Since Bottles died, Banjo and Kazooie learn new abilities from Bottles' brother, [[Jamjars]]. They can enter new worlds by returning Jiggies to [[Jiggywiggy's Temple]]. Banjo and Kazooie also make use of the [[Split-Up Pad]]s, which allow them to explore areas by themselves. | |||
Before engaging in a final battle against Grunty, Banjo and Kazooie use the Big-O-Blaster to revive [[King Jingaling]] and Bottles. Eventually, the duo defeat Gruntilda and destroy the HAG 1 in battle. The ending shows Banjo and Kazooie celebrating at [[Bottles' House]] with the other characters. | |||
===''Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge''=== | ===''Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge''=== | ||
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In the second world, [[Breegull Beach]], Banjo found Kazooie imprisoned by Mecha-Grunty. After defeating her, Banjo reunites with Kazooie, and they work together to prevent Gruntilda's scheme. The duo eventually enter [[Grunty's Castle]], where they fight Mecha-Grunty for a last time. Collaboratively, Banjo and Kazooie destroy Mecha-Grunty's suit, causing her spirit to return back into her normal body, under the large boulder. | In the second world, [[Breegull Beach]], Banjo found Kazooie imprisoned by Mecha-Grunty. After defeating her, Banjo reunites with Kazooie, and they work together to prevent Gruntilda's scheme. The duo eventually enter [[Grunty's Castle]], where they fight Mecha-Grunty for a last time. Collaboratively, Banjo and Kazooie destroy Mecha-Grunty's suit, causing her spirit to return back into her normal body, under the large boulder. | ||
===''Banjo-Pilot''=== | ===''Banjo-Pilot''=== | ||
[[File:Banjo B-P art.jpg|thumb | [[File:Banjo B-P art.jpg|thumb|200px|Appearance in ''Banjo-Pilot'']] | ||
Banjo appears as the titular character of the racing | Banjo appears as the titular character of the racing spinoff title, ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]''. He has arguably the most average stats in the game, aside from possibly [[Mumbo Jumbo]]. Banjo is the champion of Beehive Cup, where the player competes against him at the end, in the dogfight match "Banjo Brawl". Like the other characters, when Banjo is flying in front in a dogfight match, he drops behind a unique object that functions similarly to [[Ice Egg]]s. In his case, he leaves behind [[Washing Machine]]s, which are each hanging from a parachute. Banjo's Top Speed is 3/5, his Acceleration is 3/5, and his Handling is 2/5. | ||
===''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''=== | ===''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''=== | ||
In the eight years leading up to ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Banjo and Kazooie become obese, as they spend most of their days eating pizza, playing games, and sleeping. Eventually, they get in a feud with Grunty over who claims ownership over Spiral Mountain, in which [[Lord of Games|L.O.G.]] starts a competition over. Unlike his previous adventures, Banjo would utilize vehicles for most of his adventure, instead of using the abilities he forgot over time. Banjo eventually wins the challenge and gains access to the deeds to Spiral Mountain. | In the eight years leading up to ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Banjo and Kazooie become obese, as they spend most of their days eating pizza, playing games, and sleeping. Eventually, they get in a feud with Grunty over who claims ownership over Spiral Mountain, in which [[Lord of Games|L.O.G.]] starts a competition over. Unlike his previous adventures, Banjo would utilize vehicles for most of his adventure, instead of using the abilities he forgot over time. Banjo eventually wins the challenge and gains access to the deeds to Spiral Mountain. | ||
===''Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie''=== | ===''Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie''=== | ||
Both Banjo and Kazooie appear as playable racers in ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]'', making it their second appearance in a crossover game, after Diddy Kong Racing. | Both Banjo and Kazooie appear as playable racers in ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]'', making it their second appearance in a crossover game, after Diddy Kong Racing. | ||
Banjo and Kazooie race together in a vehicle named the [[Bolt Bucket]], which is based on the vehicles in '' | Banjo and Kazooie race together in a vehicle named the [[Bolt Bucket]], which is based on the vehicles in ''Nuts & Bolts''. They have an All-Star Move named "Jiggy Rain", where Kazooie pokes her head out of Banjo's backpack, pecks on Banjo, and utilizes the [[Magic Wrench]] to rain Jiggies down from the sky. | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''=== | ||
Just after a decade since the release of ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'', Banjo and [[Kazooie]] were introduced as the fourth DLC fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. They will also be the third downloadable character for Fighters Pass. This is the first time since ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]'' where Banjo and Kazooie appear on a [[Nintendo]] system. | |||
== | ==Other appearances== | ||
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An early screenshot of ''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong 64|Donkey Kong 64]]'' revealed that Banjo and Kazooie's heads would appear on | *An early screenshot of ''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong 64|Donkey Kong 64]]'' revealed that Banjo and Kazooie's heads would appear on shower stalls in Donkey Kong's Treehouse. | ||
*Artwork of Banjo's ''Diddy Kong Racing'' appearance was featured in ''[[mariowiki:Mario Artist: Paint Studio|Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''. | |||
*In ''Conker's Bad Fur Day'' and its remake, ''Conker: Live & Reloaded'', a mounted head of Banjo appears over the fireplace in The Cock and Plucker. | |||
*In ''Minecraft'', a skin based on Banjo was added alongside 44 other skins in the Skin Pack 1 DLC released on July 16, 2012 for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One for $2.99 USD. | |||
*In ''Viva Piñata'', there are multiple references to Banjo. The Fizzlybear species attacks using golden puzzle pieces, which are similar to the Jiggies that Banjo collects in the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise. Also, an accessory called the "Breegull Carrier" is modeled after Banjo's backpack he usually wears (which can be worn by the Fizzlybear species), and also references [[Kazooie]]'s species, the [[Breegull]]. | |||
=== | ==General information== | ||
=== | ===Physical appearance=== | ||
Banjo, | Banjo is a brown, stocky honey bear with blue eyes, a large round nose and a bare chest. He is always shown wearing a pair of yellow shorts with a black belt, a shark tooth necklace and a blue backpack, even while under the spell of a transformation. The Rare logo appears on his backpack, as shown in various artworks. | ||
In ''Nuts & Bolts'', Banjo was redesigned to have a more block-shaped appearance, and his fur became animated. | |||
In 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,' Banjo has been re-conceptualized with a mix of his design from Banjo-Kazooie/Banjo-Tooie and official Rare artwork. His body is now back to a rounder appearance and his body ratio has been tweaked to make his head slightly smaller. His backpack now has red accents, a bottom flap, per the original concepts and it is crested with a Rareware logo pin. Overall, the design is meant to better fit Rare and Nintendo's original design used in Diddy Kong Racing. | |||
===''Banjo-Kazooie | ===Personality=== | ||
Banjo's personality is very different from that of [[Kazooie]]'s. Banjo is a well-mannered, easygoing bear with a fondness for an easy life with little hardships. He uses "Mr." or "Mrs." when speaking to people and generally likes to help people out, which contradicts Kazooie's brash attitude. While he always means well, he sometimes comes off as a bit dimwitted and gullible. Banjo wanes a bit when it comes to his bravery - at times he will jump into a situation quickly, but other times he acts timid and doesn't want to commit. In all cases, however, he would much rather sit down and have either honey, pizza or a nap, suggesting he is somewhat lazy and is not searching for trouble. Throughout the series (mostly in ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''), many characters including Banjo's allies have referred to Banjo as "stupid" and "fat", to which Banjo does not seem to mind due to his patience and manners. Banjo seems to have also picked up some of Kazooie's personality, as he occasionally uses insults and will sometimes makes sarcastic remarks. (In Nuts and Bolts for the most part.) | |||
Banjo's relationship with his younger sister [[Tooty]] probably hints that he cares for her deep down inside, since he did ask about her whereabouts when she was captured and the fact that of all the prizes won at the Furnace Fun in ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', it was her he cared the most about taking. Banjo doesn't at all seem to mind Tooty's company, since he saw no problem when she began her flute solo in the opening of Banjo-Kazooie. | |||
Banjo's relationship with Kazooie is tightly-knit and nearly inseparable, despite at times feeling exasperated by her attitude and brash remarks towards the rest of the game cast. He can sometimes get fairly annoyed by her constant heckling and lets out small bursts of temper against her, such as when he growls angrily and attempts to pull her out of her pack during an idle animation in Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, though he's always quick to forgive her and apologize or shrug it off as an accident. He is constantly either apologizing to others on Kazooie's behalf or scolding her for being insensitive, (Most of these times exclaiming: "Kazooie!") such as when Kazooie remarked that Bottles wasn't a favorite character in Banjo-Kazooie after he had died by Grunty's magic hands. | |||
Banjo very clearly has a dislike for Gruntilda, as she has attempted to murder, kidnap and torture him for the sake of completing her own selfish goals. He remains calm and level-headed, though often can be cocky in later games when seeing her. Banjo seems to have a mutual respect for Gruntilda and her powers, but is not afraid to stand up to her in most situations. | |||
=== | ===Abilities=== | ||
[[File:B-T Banjo Kazooie art 5.png|thumb|200px|Banjo and Kazooie often utilize an ability together, such as Egg Aiming]] | |||
Banjo cannot run very fast and his jumping often requires some bird-enabled help. When Kazooie leaves the safety of his backpack, Banjo can use it in a variety of ways, such as an [[Snooze Pack|impromptu sleeping bag]] or a [[Sack Pack|potato sack]], not to mention his [[Pack Whack]]. The backpack also seems to have an infinite storage capacity, containing most items with ease. Banjo, being a bear, is an excellent swimmer and has learned how to paddle faster and hold his breath longer. Unlike Kazooie, Banjo has the ability to [[Climb|climb structures]] and [[Grip Grab|grasp ledges]] with his fingers, allowing access to difficult to reach spots on the duo's adventures. | |||
When Banjo is paired with Kazooie, he has a lot more skills at his disposal. The duo can perform a [[Forward Roll]] while running to attack enemies; Kazooie can use Banjo as leverage to perform the [[Rat-a-tat Rap]]; they can [[Flight|fly]] through the use of [[Flight Pad|flight pads]] and utilize Kazooie's ability to fire different types of [[eggs]]. | |||
Banjo receives assistance from two shamans, [[Mumbo Jumbo]] and [[Humba Wumba]], who are able to transform him into various creatures and objects. Each [[transformation]] has its own skills and purpose depending on the level. Notably, in ''Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge'', Banjo can use any transformation he's unlocked in a previous level in any stage, unlike previous installments, where he could only use the transformation in the level he unlocked it in. | |||
'' | In ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'', Banjo and Kazooie have forgotten their abilities and have become obese over time. If Banjo attempts to jump in this state, he creates a small shockwave, causing the camera to shake a bit as he drops onto the ground. L.O.G. refuses to grant their abilities back, and rather has them compete against Gruntilda by creating awe-inspiring vehicles for all sorts of terrain and conditions. Kazooie is also given the Magic Wrench, which can be used for attacking enemies, carrying objects and turning pipes. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{ | {{Main|Banjo/gallery}} | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|KorM=Banjo | |KorM=Banjo | ||
|Rus=Банджо | |Rus=Банджо | ||
|RusR= | |RusR=Bandhzo | ||
|RusM=Banjo | |RusM=Banjo | ||
|Spa=Banjo | |Spa=Banjo | ||
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