Waluigi

**Waluigi** (Japanese: ワルイージ, *Waruīji*) is Luigi's lanky rival and Wario's partner. Waluigi made his debut in *Mario Tennis*, and since then, he has made playable appearances exclusively in the *Mario* franchise's spin-off titles. He makes an appearance as a playable character in all but one game in the *Mario Tennis* series. He has been voiced by Charles Martinet ever since his debut. His name is a portmanteau of the Japanese words *warui*, meaning "bad", and *Ruīji*, meaning "Luigi."

Waluigi is defined by his purple cap, nasally Italian accent, long handlebar-esque mustache (and other bizarre physical features), rude and trickster personality, rivalry with Luigi, and tendency to cheat.

### *Mario Kart* series

#### *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!*

Waluigi makes his first appearance in the *Mario Kart* series in *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!* as a playable character. In the game, he is available from the start, and is classified as a middleweight character. The Waluigi Racer is Waluigi's personal kart, and his default partner is Wario. Waluigi and Wario both share a special item, the Bob-omb. He also has his own course, Waluigi Stadium, which is the last course in the Flower Cup. Due to this, Waluigi appears in the course's icon, and his face appears on a "Waluigi Kart" sign in the course's background.

#### *Mario Kart DS*

Waluigi also appears in *Mario Kart DS*. He is an unlockable playable character. Again, he is a middleweight racer. Waluigi has three karts, which are the Standard WL, the Zipper, and the Gold Mantis. He is unlocked if the player completes the Retro Grand Prix in 100cc. He again has his own course, Waluigi Pinball, which is the third track of the Flower Cup. A large figure of Waluigi appears near the end of the course.

#### *Mario Kart Arcade GP 2*

Waluigi appears in the arcade game, *Mario Kart Arcade GP 2*. He is one of the playable all-around racers. Waluigi also has his own cup, the Waluigi Cup, which has two courses: Stadium Arena and Waluigi Stadium. Both courses feature Waluigi's icon on their respective sign above the Starting Grid.

#### *Mario Kart Wii*

In *Mario Kart Wii*, Waluigi is a starting, playable character. While Waluigi typically is in the middleweight class, he is categorized as a large-sized character in this game, likely due to his tall height. Also, in *Mario Kart Wii*, Waluigi is given an acceleration bonus that is tied with that of Toad. He also provides a drift bonus and a small off-road bonus. Waluigi Stadium from *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!* also returns as a retro course in the Banana Cup, though the course no longer has an icon.

#### *Mario Kart 7*

Although Waluigi does not appear as a playable racer in *Mario Kart 7*, his likeness does appear in the returning DS Waluigi Pinball course.

#### *Mario Kart Arcade GP DX*

Waluigi later appears in *Mario Kart Arcade GP DX*, this time as an unlockable character. Unlike the previous games, which have either made him a middleweight or, in the case of *Mario Kart Wii*, a heavyweight racer, *Mario Kart Arcade GP DX* places Waluigi as a lightweight character.

#### *Mario Kart 8* / *Mario Kart 8 Deluxe*

Waluigi returns in *Mario Kart 8* as a playable racer where he is available from the start. While classified as a heavyweight, Waluigi is actually one of the lighter heavyweights, sacrificing some speed and weight to boost acceleration, handling, and grip a little; he shares this trait with Donkey Kong, Rosalina, and Roy Koopa.

Waluigi reappears in the Nintendo Switch port *Mario Kart 8 Deluxe*. He now only shares stats with Donkey Kong and Roy.

#### *Mario Kart Tour*

*“All aboard.”*
—**Waluigi (Bus Driver)**, *Mario Kart Tour*

Waluigi reappears in *Mario Kart Tour* as a playable character, where he is classified as a Super driver in said game. Waluigi's special item is the Double Bob-ombs. His self-titled course, Waluigi Pinball, returns from *Mario Kart DS*; the figure of Waluigi is now a moving cutout. The London Tour introduces a Bus Driver variant of Waluigi, known as **Waluigi (Bus Driver)**, in which he wears a pair of plaid pants, a matching cap, a white dress shirt, and a striped necktie. As a Bus Driver, Waluigi's special item is the Triple Bananas.

## Quotes

* *"I"M NUMBER ONE! Heh, hehehehe! Look, I'ma dance, I'ma Sing, I'ma so Happy! HA, hahahahaha!...Heh? Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!"* - *Mario Tennis*
* *"Uh-oh! What's going on here?!"* - *Mario Tennis*
* *"Look! I'm-a dance! I'm-a sing! I'm-a so happy! Hahahahah!"* - *Mario Tennis*
* *"What a surpriiise! You reeeally stomped Maaario!"* - *Mario Tennis*
* *"My name is Waluigi!"* - *Mario Party 3* (Story Mode only)
* *"If you want the Mischief Star back, you must name me the Superstar!"* - *Mario Party 3* (Story Mode only)
* *"If you've got something to say to me, then step right up!"* - *Mario Party 3*
* *"Don't expect mouth-to-mouth."* - *Mario Power Tennis*
* *"Heh heh heh. [Bowser] walks funny."* - *Mario Power Tennis*
* *"Ehh... Not bad... for you..."* - *Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour*
* *"Camelot! Heh, heh, heh!"* - *Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour*/*Mario Power Tennis*
* *"You're cheating!"* - *Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour*
* *"Only cheaters mess up!"* - *Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour*
* *"Wahh. This looks too easy."* - *Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour*
* *"Eh, they're all just jealous!"* - *Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour*
* *"I hereby claim this Music Key in the name of... er... um... Waluigi!"* - *Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix*
* *"Too easy! Yeah! Heh heh heh... losers!"* - *Mario Strikers Charged*
* *"Hello! Buh-Bye!"* - *Mario Strikers Charged*
* *"Let's go already!"* - *Mario Kart DS*
* *"Nyaahh... Waluigi get you next time."* - *Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games*
* *"Waluigi! Number one!"* - *Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games*
* *"Wah, Waluigi get you next time!"* - *Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games*
* *"Owww, cheaters!"* - *Mario Kart Wii*
* *"Wahh, Waluigi lose? Impossible!"* - *Mario Kart Wii*
* *"So good!"* - *Mario Kart Wii*
* *"Aw, everybody cheaters! Next time I cheat! Heh heh heh!"* - *Mario Kart Wii*
* *"Waluigi! Wahahaha!"* - *Mario Party 5*
* *"You're lousy!"* - *Mario Party 6*
* *"Wa-lu-igi, Yeah Yeah YEAH!"* - *Mario Strikers Charged*
* *"Big deal, loser!"* - *Mario Super Sluggers*
* *"Waluigi time!"* - *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!*
* *"Wahahaha! Waluigi, number one!"* - *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!*
* *"Waluigi no win this time."* - *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!*
* *"Swim, swim, swim!"* - *Mario Power Tennis*
* *"I hate this game!"* - *Mario Party 6*/*Mario Party 7*
* *"Take this, Mr. Eyeballs!"* - *Mario Power Tennis*
* *"Waluigi win!"* - *Mario Kart Wii*
* *"Wah hah hah waah!"* - *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!*/*Mario Superstar Baseball*/*Mario Kart DS*/*Mario Party 9*/*Mario Party: Island Tour*
* *"NOOOOOOOOO!"* - *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!*/*Mario Superstar Baseball*/*Mario Kart DS*/*Mario Party 9*/*Mario Party: Island Tour*/*Mario Golf: World Tour*/*Mario Sports Superstars*
* *"Waluigi time!"* - *Mario Kart Wii*
* *"Have at you!"* - *Mario Kart 8*
* *"I bet Peach makes a pretty penny from running this fancy club. \*yawn\* I ate so much I'm gonna need a nap!"* - *Mario Golf: World Tour*