Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong
Background information
Feature films	The Super Mario Bros. Movie Despicable Me 3 (mentioned)
Animators	Chris Meledandri
Designer	Chris Meledandri
Voice	Seth Rogen
Portrayed by	Seth Rogen
Inspiration	Donkey Kong, the villain from the 1981 first appearance and the main character of the Donkey Kong Country franchise Wreck-It Ralph
Character information
Other names	DK
Personality	Goofy, lazy, laid-back, carefree, fearless, helpful, gluttonous, strong, fun-loving, friendly, noble, compassionate, animal-loving, powerful, brave, moral, sensitive, relaxed, honorable, self-sacrificing, fast, charismatic, leaderly, agile, protective, caring, trustworthy, intelligent, tolerable, altruistic, playful, gentle, defensive, coolheaded, heroic, big-hearted, boisterous, impulsive, well-meaning, smart, good-natured, loving, invincible, kind, family-oriented, combative, confident, gullible, energetic, reckless, bold, daring, action-oriented, courageous, optimistic, chill, likeable, clever, affable, fierce, tough
Occupation	Defender of Donkey Kong Island
Alignment	Neutral, later Good
Gender	Male
Relatives	Diddy Kong (nephew)
Partner(s)	Candy Kong (girlfriend)
Children	Donkey Kong, Jr. (son)
Parents	Cranky Kong (father)
Allies	Mario (friendly rival), Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Diddy Kong
Enemies	Bowser, Kamek, Koopa General, Mario (formerly)
Likes	Bananas, climbing and swinging, Pauline (formerly), smashing barrels, music, his family and friends, belittling Mario (formerly), Candy Kong, lazing around in his hut, showboating
Dislikes	King K. Rool, Bowser, Mario (formerly), being defeated, his father thinking that he is a joke, the crystal coconut being stolen
Paraphernalia	Barrels
Quote	"It is on like Donkey Kong!" "Now you die." "I... AM... MORE... THAN A GUY... WHO SMASHES THINGS!!"

“It is on like Donkey Kong!”

―Donkey Kong before fighting Mario

Donkey Kong is an fictional character featured in video games and related media released by Nintendo.

Alongside Mario in 1981, Donkey Kong made his first appearance in the same arcade game title of his name. Donkey Kong also appeared in the Mario Kart series, Super Smash Bros. series, Mario Party series and Mario Tennis. Since 1994, Donkey Kong appeared in his own franchise, Donkey Kong Country alongside Diddy Kong.

He is voiced by Seth Rogen in the 2023 film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Rogen also voiced Mantis from DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda franchise, Pumbaa from Disney's 2019 live-action adaption of The Lion King and Frank from Sony Pictures' 2016 animated comedy, Sausage Party.

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