Jinx's Comparisons #10 - Bowser Jr vs Diddy Kong (Requested by Brookelas)

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Diddy Kong and Bowser Jr. Both are shoe-ins to each other in the Mario series, as you'll rarely see one without the other in spinoffs. But who would take the gold?

Let's find out.
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Category 1: Appearance

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While both of them have a rather cool appearance, I'm giving this point to Bowser Jr for having a mask that appears for showoff as well as a trait in appearance similar to Flandre Scarlet's near-innocent look on the outside.

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Category 2: Abilities

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Bowser Jr is able to disguise himself using the Magic Paintbrush, spin attack to inflict major damage, and breathe fire. But this point goes to Diddy for utilizing peanut guns, rocket barrels, and is a skilled thrower and acrobat.

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Category 3: Actions

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Bowser Jr has made some attempts to stop Mario, but usually ends up losing the battles. Diddy has made countless adventures to recover the Banana Horde from King K Rool and the Tikis, helped rescue DK's friends from K Rool, and even rescued DK once.

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Category 4: Personality

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While Diddy's personality of loyalty and caring for others is something that I would take, this point goes to Bowser Jr for being a prankster, though having a determination to beat Mario one day.

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Category 5: Style

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Even though Diddy has some style by his assortment of ways to defeat enemies, Bowser Jr's style of having a fair fight and using mechanisms to assist him gives him some quality as a fighter.

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Category 6: Motivations

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Diddy is motivated by his will to help his friends, regardless of what is thrown at him. Bosser Jr, on the other hand, is motivated by his desire for revenge and power, leading to a rivalry with Mario.

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Category 7: Development

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Bowser Jr hasn't changed much since Sunshine, while Diddy has grown from apprentice to a hero of his own as the series progressed.

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The conclusion: Bowser Jr is a good secondary villain, but Diddy has more interesting traits for me in his dedication to others.
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