Cappy

Cappy is a character from Nintendo's Super Mario franchise. Cappy is a sentient hat that accompanies Mario throughout the game Super Mario Odyssey. Cappy can be thrown and controlled by the player, allowing Mario to possess enemies and objects, a mechanic called "capture." This ability is central to the gameplay of Super Mario Odyssey, enabling Mario to overcome obstacles and explore the game's diverse kingdoms.

Cappy is depicted as a white hat with eyes and a mouth, capable of communicating with Mario and other characters. He is Mario's primary companion and shares his desire to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Cappy's origins are revealed to be from the Cap Kingdom, a place inhabited by beings known as "Caps." He is the prince of the Cap Kingdom and fled his home when Bowser's brother, Kamek, attacked and kidnapped his sister, Tiara.

The relationship between Mario and Cappy is a key element of Super Mario Odyssey's narrative and gameplay. Cappy's capture ability not only provides new ways to traverse environments but also adds a layer of strategic depth to combat and puzzle-solving. The character's design and unique abilities have been widely praised, contributing to the critical and commercial success of Super Mario Odyssey. Cappy has since become an iconic character in the Super Mario universe.