Folded Soldiers
| Folded Soldiers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Artwork of several enemy species turned into Folded Soldiers | |||
| First appearance | Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (version 8.1.0, spirit cameo) (2020) | ||
| Leader | King Olly | ||
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- “Once these flat paper folks have been turned into Folded Soldiers, we can't turn them back! It seems cruel to fight them, but if we don't, they'll try to fold you into origami too!”
- —Olivia, Paper Mario: The Origami King
The Folded Soldiers are King Olly's origami minions and the main enemies in Paper Mario: The Origami King. Originally members of Bowser's Minions made of flat paper, they were folded into origami and kept that way using staples from Stapler. Through this process, they become zombie-like beings with new loyalty to King Olly, and are hostile towards Bowser, as well as Mario and his other companions. They speak with slightly folded text boxes and wavering text. If a Folded Soldier sees Mario, it begins to chase after him. If it makes contact, a battle begins.
There are also larger Folded Soldiers called Paper Macho Soldiers, which are made of papier-mâché rather than origami. These enemies are fought on the field rather than in battles.
After Stapler is defeated, the staples binding the Folded Soldiers are destroyed, allowing them to unfold. However, the minions are not completely confirmed to be restored to their original state until after Olivia finishes the Thousand Cranes technique Olly started to wish that all of Olly's origami be undone.
Prior to the beginning of the game, Princess Peach is also turned into a Folded Soldier, and drops Mario into a dungeon via a trapdoor in her castle after he answers her three questions. She is seen again prior to the transformation of Peach's Castle into the Origami Castle. Before the battle with King Olly, she is folded into the castle's walls, unable to move or speak. However, after Olivia's wish, she is returned to normal like the origami minions.
Profiles[edit]
- For Origami Gallery profiles, see Musée Champignon § Origami Character Gallery.
- Website description:
- English (United Kingdom):
Made up of Bowser's captured goons, these brainwashed baddies act as King Olly's ground troops. While they might not say much, they pack one heck of a wallop!
- English (United Kingdom):
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Group artwork
Group artwork
Group artwork
Several Folded Soldiers
Several characters in Paper Mario: The Origami King lineup
Princess Peach with King Olly disguised as a Shy Guy
A picture showing a wide variety of Folded Soldiers among main characters
Promotional wallpaper from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s LINE account
Promotional artwork for merchandise featuring Paper Mario: The Origami King from Nintendo TOKYO
Screenshots[edit]
Folded Soldiers and Paper Macho Soldiers outside Big Sho' Theatre
Bowser's Castle overrun with Folded Soldiers in Kamek's flashback
Folded Soldiers feasting inside Bowser's Castle
Folded Soldier Gallery (Red Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Blue Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Blue Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Yellow Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Yellow Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Purple Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Purple Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Purple Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Purple Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Green Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Green Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Green Streamer)
Folded Soldier Gallery (Origami Castle)
Origami Thwomp
Origami Sumo Bro and Boss Sumo Bro
See also[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | オリガミ兵 Origami Hei |
Origami Soldiers | [1] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 折纸兵 Zhézhǐ Bīng |
Origami Soldiers | [?] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 摺紙兵 Zhézhǐ Bīng |
Origami Soldiers | [2] | |
| Dutch | Gevouwen soldaten | Folded Soldiers | [?] | |
| French | Origuerriers | From "origami" and guerrier ("warrior") | [?] | |
| German | Faltschergen | Fold Minions | [?] | |
| Hebrew | חיילים מקופלים Chayalim M'kupalim |
Folded Soldiers | [?] | |
| Italian | Soldati Origami | Origami Soldiers | [?] | |
| Russian | Оригами-солдаты Origami-soldaty |
Origami Soldiers | [3] | |
| Spanish (Latin American) | Soldados plegados | Folded soldiers | [?] | |
| Spanish (European) | Secuaces plegados | Folded minions | [?] |
References[edit]
- ^ Nintendo Switch｜ダウンロード購入｜ペーパーマリオ オリガミキング. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ 紙片瑪利歐：摺紙國王. Nintendo (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Paper Mario: The Origami King | Nintendo Switch | Игры | Nintendo. Nintendo of Russia (Russian). Archived May 16, 2020, 06:37:54 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
