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			{{Infobox person
	\| name = Luigi		\| name = Luigi
	\| ~~series~~ = ~~[[Mario (franchise)~~\|~~Mario]]~~		\| image =
	\| ~~first_appearance~~ = ~~''[[Mario Bros.]]'' (1983)~~		\| caption =
	\| ~~creator~~ = ~~[[Shigeru Miyamoto]]~~		\| birth_date =
	\| ~~species~~ = ~~Human~~		\| birth_place =
	\| ~~gender~~ = ~~Male~~		\| death_date =
	\| occupation = ~~Plumber~~		\| death_place =
	\| ~~family~~ = ~~[[Mario (character)\|Mario]] (brother)~~		\| nationality =
			\| occupation =
			\| known_for =
	}}		}}

	'''Luigi''' is a fictional character featured in ~~the [[Mario (franchise)\|''Mario'' franchise]]~~ by [[Nintendo]]. He is the younger brother of [[~~Mario (character)\|~~Mario]] ~~and is often portrayed as a sidekick or secondary protagonist in~~ the ~~series. Luigi is known for his taller, slimmer physique and his green color scheme, which contrasts with Mario~~'s ~~red~~.		'''Luigi''' is a fictional character featured in video games and related media published by [[Nintendo]]. He is the younger brother of [[Mario]], the company's mascot. Luigi is a prominent character in the [[Mario (franchise)\|Mario franchise]], often appearing as a sidekick to Mario.

	~~==History==~~
	Luigi ~~first appeared~~ in the ~~arcade game ''~~[[Mario ~~Bros.~~]]~~'' in 1983~~, ~~where he was introduced~~ as ~~the second player character. Since then, he has appeared in numerous games across various genres, including platformers, racing games, and role-playing games.~~

	~~===Early Appearances===~~
	~~In his early appearances, Luigi was primarily~~ a palette swap of Mario, sharing the same abilities and characteristics. However, as the series evolved, Luigi developed his own distinct personality and abilities. In ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', Luigi was given unique gameplay mechanics, such as higher jumps and lower traction, setting him apart from Mario.

	===Character ~~Development=~~==		==Character Overview==
	Luigi's character has ~~been further developed~~ in games ~~like~~ ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''~~, where he takes on the role of a ghost hunter. This game marked the first time Luigi was the main protagonist, showcasing his bravery~~ and ~~resourcefulness. The success of~~ ''Luigi's Mansion'' ~~led to sequels and solidified Luigi's status as a beloved character in the franchise~~.		Luigi is known for his distinctive green hat and overalls, which contrast with Mario's red attire. He is typically portrayed as taller and more timid than his brother. Luigi's character has evolved over the years, gaining his own identity and starring in several games, such as ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' and ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''.

	==~~Personality~~==		==Role in Video Games==
	Luigi ~~is often depicted~~ as ~~timid and cautious~~, in ~~contrast to his more adventurous brother,~~ Mario~~. Despite his fearfulness, Luigi is shown to be brave when it matters most~~, ~~often stepping up to save the day. His personality is further explored~~ in games ~~like~~ ''[[~~Luigi~~'~~s Mansion~~]]'' and ''[[Mario ~~& Luigi: Superstar Saga~~]]''.		Luigi first appeared in the 1983 arcade game ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' as a character controlled by the second player. Since then, he has been a staple in the [[Super Mario series]], appearing in games such as ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario World]]'', and ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.

	==~~Abilities~~==		===Luigi's Mansion Series===
	Luigi ~~possesses abilities similar to Mario~~, ~~such as jumping and running~~, ~~but~~ with ~~some differences~~. ~~He is known for his higher jump~~ and ~~unique power-ups, such as the Poltergust 3000~~, ~~a vacuum cleaner used to capture ghosts in the~~ ''Luigi's Mansion'' ~~series. Luigi also has a distinctive "flutter jump" in games like~~ ''[[~~Super Mario World 2: Yoshi~~'s ~~Island~~]]''.		In ''Luigi's Mansion'', released for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], Luigi is the protagonist tasked with rescuing Mario from a haunted mansion. The game was well-received and led to sequels, including ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]].

	==Appearances ~~in Other Media~~==		===Other Appearances===
	Luigi has appeared in various ~~other media~~, including ~~animated television series, comics, and films. He was portrayed by~~ [[~~John Leguizamo~~]] ~~in the 1993 live-action film~~ ''[[Super ~~Mario~~ Bros. ~~(film)\|Super~~ Mario ~~Bros.~~]]''. ~~Luigi~~ also ~~appears~~ in ~~the~~ ''[[~~Super Smash Bros.~~]]'' ~~series as a playable character~~.		Luigi has appeared in various spin-off games, including the ''[[Mario Kart]]'' series, ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, and ''[[Mario Party]]'' series. He is also featured in educational games like ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' and ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]''.

	==Cultural Impact==		==Cultural Impact==
	Luigi has become ~~an iconic~~ character in ~~video game culture~~, ~~often celebrated for his underdog status~~ and ~~unique personality~~. ~~He has a dedicated fanbase and is frequently featured~~ in ~~Nintendo~~'s ~~marketing and merchandise~~.		Luigi has become a cultural icon, recognized by gamers worldwide. His character has been referenced in various forms of media, including television shows, comics, and merchandise. The "[[Year of Luigi]]" was celebrated by Nintendo in 2013, marking the 30th anniversary of Luigi's first appearance.

	==Also ~~see~~==		==See Also==
	* [[Mario ~~(character)]]~~		* [[Mario]]
	* [[Luigi's Mansion]]
	* [[Super Mario Bros.]]
	* [[Nintendo]]		* [[Nintendo]]
	* [[Super ~~Smash Bros.~~]]		* [[Super Mario (series)]]
			* [[Luigi's Mansion (series)]]

			==References==
			{{Reflist}}

	~~{{Mario series}}~~		==External Links==
			* [https://www.nintendo.com/ Nintendo Official Website]
			* [https://www.mariowiki.com/Luigi Luigi on MarioWiki]

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	[[~~file~~:~~Luigi_NSMBUDX.png\|thumb\|~~Luigi ~~NSMBUDX]] [[file:Luigi_emblem~~.svg\|thumb~~\|Luigi emblem\|left~~]] [[~~file~~:~~MarioLuigi_MarioBrosSprites~~.svg\|thumb~~\|MarioLuigi MarioBrosSprites~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Mario_and_Luigi_Paper_Jam_Luigi.png\|thumb\|~~Mario and Luigi Paper Jam Luigi\|~~left~~]] ~~{{short description\|Fictional character in the Mario video game series}}~~		[[File:Luigi emblem.svg\|thumb]] [[File:MarioLuigi MarioBrosSprites.svg\|thumb]] [[File:Mario and Luigi Paper Jam Luigi.png\|thumb]] {{Infobox person
	{{Infobox ~~character~~		\| name = Luigi
	\| name = Luigi		\| series = [[Mario (franchise)\|Mario]]
	\| series = [[Mario (franchise)\|Mario]]		\| first_appearance = ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' (1983)
	\| ~~image =~~		\| creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
	~~\| caption =~~		\| species = Human
	~~\| first~~ = ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' (1983)		\| gender = Male
	\| creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]		\| occupation = Plumber
	~~\| voice = [[Charles Martinet~~]]		\| family = [[Mario (character)\|Mario]] (brother)
	\| species = [[Human]]
	\| gender = Male
	\| occupation = [[Plumber]]
	\| family = [[Mario (character)\|Mario]] (brother)
	~~\| significant_other = [[Princess Daisy]]~~
	}}		}}

	'''Luigi''' is a fictional character featured in the [[Mario (franchise)\|Mario]] ~~series of video games created~~ by [[Nintendo]]. He is the younger brother of [[Mario (character)\|Mario]] and is often ~~depicted~~ as the ~~taller and more timid counterpart~~. Luigi ~~has appeared in many games throughout the series~~, ~~often as a secondary character, but has also starred in~~ his ~~own titles~~, ~~such as the ''[[Luigi~~'s ~~Mansion (series)\|Luigi's Mansion]]'' series~~.		'''Luigi''' is a fictional character featured in the [[Mario (franchise)\|''Mario'' franchise]] by [[Nintendo]]. He is the younger brother of [[Mario (character)\|Mario]] and is often portrayed as a sidekick or secondary protagonist in the series. Luigi is known for his taller, slimmer physique and his green color scheme, which contrasts with Mario's red.

	==~~Character Design and Development~~==		==History==
	Luigi ~~was created by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] as a character for~~ the arcade game ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' in 1983~~. Initially~~, he was ~~designed~~ as ~~a palette swap of Mario, with green clothing and a taller stature~~. ~~Over time~~, ~~Luigi's character~~ has ~~been developed to have his own distinct personality and traits~~, ~~often characterized by his cautious~~ and ~~sometimes cowardly nature~~.		Luigi first appeared in the arcade game ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' in 1983, where he was introduced as the second player character. Since then, he has appeared in numerous games across various genres, including platformers, racing games, and role-playing games.

	==Appearances==		===Early Appearances===
	~~===Main Series~~===		In his early appearances, Luigi was primarily a palette swap of Mario, sharing the same abilities and characteristics. However, as the series evolved, Luigi developed his own distinct personality and abilities. In ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', Luigi was given unique gameplay mechanics, such as higher jumps and lower traction, setting him apart from Mario.
	Luigi ~~has appeared in nearly all~~ of the ~~main~~ series ~~[[Mario (franchise)\|Mario]] games~~, ~~including~~ ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ~~''[[Super Mario World]]''~~, and ~~''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. In these games~~, ~~he often serves as a secondary playable character or as a co-op partner for~~ Mario.

	===~~Spin-offs and Other Media~~===		===Character Development===
	Luigi has ~~also~~ been ~~featured~~ in ~~various spin-off~~ games~~, such as the~~ ''[[~~Mario Kart (series)\|Mario Kart]]~~'~~' series, ''[[Mario Party (series)\|Mario Party~~]]'' ~~series~~, ~~and ''[[Super Smash Bros~~. ~~(series)\|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. Additionally~~, ~~he has starred in~~ his ~~own games, most notably the~~ ''[[Luigi's Mansion ~~(series)\|~~Luigi's ~~Mansion]]'' series, where he takes on~~ the ~~role of a ghost hunter~~.		Luigi's character has been further developed in games like ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', where he takes on the role of a ghost hunter. This game marked the first time Luigi was the main protagonist, showcasing his bravery and resourcefulness. The success of ''Luigi's Mansion'' led to sequels and solidified Luigi's status as a beloved character in the franchise.

	==~~=Television and Film=~~==		==Personality==
	Luigi ~~has appeared~~ in ~~several animated television series~~, ~~including~~ ''[[~~The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!~~]]'' and ''[[~~The Adventures of Super~~ Mario ~~Bros. 3~~]]''~~. He is also set to appear in the upcoming [[Super Mario Bros. (film)\|Super Mario Bros.]] animated film~~.		Luigi is often depicted as timid and cautious, in contrast to his more adventurous brother, Mario. Despite his fearfulness, Luigi is shown to be brave when it matters most, often stepping up to save the day. His personality is further explored in games like ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''.

	==~~Personality and Traits~~==		==Abilities==
	Luigi ~~is often portrayed~~ as ~~the more cautious~~ and ~~timid of the two brothers~~. ~~Despite~~ his ~~fearfulness~~, ~~he is shown to be brave when it matters most~~, ~~especially when it comes~~ to ~~rescuing his friends and family~~. Luigi is also ~~known for his high jumping ability, which often sets him apart from~~ Mario ~~in gameplay~~.		Luigi possesses abilities similar to Mario, such as jumping and running, but with some differences. He is known for his higher jump and unique power-ups, such as the Poltergust 3000, a vacuum cleaner used to capture ghosts in the ''Luigi's Mansion'' series. Luigi also has a distinctive "flutter jump" in games like ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''.

	==~~Relationships==~~		==Appearances in Other Media==
	~~===Mario=~~==		Luigi has appeared in various other media, including animated television series, comics, and films. He was portrayed by [[John Leguizamo]] in the 1993 live-action film ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)\|Super Mario Bros.]]''. Luigi also appears in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series as a playable character.
	Luigi'~~s relationship with his brother~~ Mario ~~is one of mutual respect and camaraderie~~. ~~Despite often being overshadowed by~~ Mario, Luigi ~~has proven himself to be~~ a ~~capable and reliable partner~~.

	==~~=Princess Daisy=~~==		==Cultural Impact==
	Luigi is often ~~paired with [[Princess Daisy]], who is considered~~ his ~~love interest~~. ~~Their relationship~~ is ~~depicted~~ in ~~various games, including the ''[[Mario Kart (series)\|Mario Kart]]'~~' and ~~''[[Mario Party (series)\|Mario Party]]'' series~~.		Luigi has become an iconic character in video game culture, often celebrated for his underdog status and unique personality. He has a dedicated fanbase and is frequently featured in Nintendo's marketing and merchandise.

	==~~Legacy~~==		==Also see==
	~~Luigi has become an iconic character in the video game industry, often celebrated for his unique personality and role within the~~ [[Mario (~~franchise~~)\|Mario]] ~~series. He has a dedicated fanbase and is frequently featured in various forms of~~ [[Nintendo]] ~~merchandise~~.		* [[Mario (character)]]
			* [[Luigi's Mansion]]
			* [[Super Mario Bros.]]
			* [[Nintendo]]
			* [[Super Smash Bros.]]

	~~==Related Pages==~~		{{Mario series}}
	* [[Mario ~~(character)]]~~
	* [[Luigi's Mansion (series~~)]]~~
	* [[Princess Daisy]]
	* [[Mario Kart (series)]]
	* [[Mario Party (series)]]
	* [[Super Smash Bros. (series)]]

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	~~[[Category:Nintendo~~ characters]]
	[[Category:Fictional plumbers]]		[[Category:Fictional plumbers]]
	[[Category:Video game characters introduced in 1983]]		[[Category:Video game characters introduced in 1983]]
	~~[[Category:Male characters in video games]]~~

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{{Infobox character
| name = Luigi
| series = [[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]
| image =
| caption =
| first = ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' (1983)
| creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
| voice = [[Charles Martinet]]
| species = [[Human]]
| gender = Male
| occupation = [[Plumber]]
| family = [[Mario (character)|Mario]] (brother)
| significant_other = [[Princess Daisy]]
}}

'''Luigi''' is a fictional character featured in the [[Mario (franchise)|Mario]] series of video games created by [[Nintendo]]. He is the younger brother of [[Mario (character)|Mario]] and is often depicted as the taller and more timid counterpart. Luigi has appeared in many games throughout the series, often as a secondary character, but has also starred in his own titles, such as the ''[[Luigi's Mansion (series)|Luigi's Mansion]]'' series.

==Character Design and Development==
Luigi was created by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] as a character for the arcade game ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' in 1983. Initially, he was designed as a palette swap of Mario, with green clothing and a taller stature. Over time, Luigi's character has been developed to have his own distinct personality and traits, often characterized by his cautious and sometimes cowardly nature.

==Appearances==
===Main Series===
Luigi has appeared in nearly all of the main series [[Mario (franchise)|Mario]] games, including ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario World]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. In these games, he often serves as a secondary playable character or as a co-op partner for Mario.

===Spin-offs and Other Media===
Luigi has also been featured in various spin-off games, such as the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series, and ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. Additionally, he has starred in his own games, most notably the ''[[Luigi's Mansion (series)|Luigi's Mansion]]'' series, where he takes on the role of a ghost hunter.

===Television and Film===
Luigi has appeared in several animated television series, including ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' and ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. He is also set to appear in the upcoming [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]] animated film.

==Personality and Traits==
Luigi is often portrayed as the more cautious and timid of the two brothers. Despite his fearfulness, he is shown to be brave when it matters most, especially when it comes to rescuing his friends and family. Luigi is also known for his high jumping ability, which often sets him apart from Mario in gameplay.

==Relationships==
===Mario===
Luigi's relationship with his brother Mario is one of mutual respect and camaraderie. Despite often being overshadowed by Mario, Luigi has proven himself to be a capable and reliable partner.

===Princess Daisy===
Luigi is often paired with [[Princess Daisy]], who is considered his love interest. Their relationship is depicted in various games, including the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' and ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' series.

==Legacy==
Luigi has become an iconic character in the video game industry, often celebrated for his unique personality and role within the [[Mario (franchise)|Mario]] series. He has a dedicated fanbase and is frequently featured in various forms of [[Nintendo]] merchandise.

==Related Pages==
* [[Mario (character)]]
* [[Luigi's Mansion (series)]]
* [[Princess Daisy]]
* [[Mario Kart (series)]]
* [[Mario Party (series)]]
* [[Super Smash Bros. (series)]]

==Categories==
[[Category:Mario series characters]]
[[Category:Nintendo characters]]
[[Category:Fictional plumbers]]
[[Category:Video game characters introduced in 1983]]
[[Category:Male characters in video games]]

{{Mario series}}
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