koopiana

Koopiana, also known as Koopa, is a fictional character from Nintendo's Mario franchise. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto, Koopiana first appeared in the 1985 platform game "Super Mario Bros." for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Koopiana is the primary antagonist of the series, serving as the main antagonist in the original Super Mario Bros. game and its sequels. Koopiana is a giant, turtle-like creature with a red shell and a green face. He is the king of the Koopa Troop, a race of reptilian creatures who serve as enemies to Mario and his friends. Koopiana's primary goal is to kidnap Princess Peach and take over the Mushroom Kingdom. Throughout the series, Koopiana has been depicted in various forms, including his giant, turtle-like appearance, as well as smaller, more agile forms. Despite his villainous role, Koopiana has also been portrayed as a more sympathetic character in some spin-off games and media. Koopiana's design and character have become iconic in popular culture, and he remains a popular and recognizable figure in the Mario franchise.