Ep 25. The Pied Koopa
- December 10, 1989
- 21 min
Mario and Luigi find themselves in the middle of a pied piper situation in episode 25 of Super Mario Brothers Super Show. The episode, aptly titled "The Pied Koopa," features the infamous King Koopa as the titular character who is leading all the children of the Mushroom Kingdom away from their homes.
As the episode begins, we see Mario and Luigi walking through the Mushroom Kingdom, lamenting about how quiet and peaceful everything is. Suddenly, they stumble upon a group of crying parents who explain that their children have all been led away by a mysterious piper. Mario and Luigi quickly spring into action, offering to help find the missing kids.
They soon come face to face with King Koopa, dressed in a colorful pied piper costume, and leading a group of children away with his magical flute. The Brothers attempt to stop him but are quickly overpowered by Koopa's powers.
After realizing that brute force won't do, Mario and Luigi decide to outwit Koopa by creating a more attractive tune. They collaborate with Toad, the Princess and even Yoshi to create a catchy tune on Mario's guitar. The idea is that the melody will be more irresistible to the children than Koopa's flute.
The group's plan seems to work, as the children soon turn their attention to Mario's music and begin dancing along. However, Koopa is not done yet and has one last trick up his sleeve. He creates a giant robot that begins destroying everything in its path.
Fortunately, the team comes up with a brilliant solution to defeat the giant robot. As they play their catchy tune, Mario, Luigi, Toad and Yoshi all contribute different elements to the music, ultimately coming together to create a powerful soundwave that destroys the robot.
The episode ends with the grateful parents being reunited with their children, and Mario and Luigi being praised as heroes for saving the day. As always, the episode is full of action, adventure and humor, making it a fun watch for viewers of all ages.
Overall, "The Pied Koopa" is an entertaining episode that showcases the creativity and wit of the Super Mario Brothers and their friends. With its catchy music, epic battles and heartwarming moments, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the iconic video game franchise.