Mario the Cat

Mario the Cat (マリオ ・ザ ・キャット Jumpman za Kyatto) is the main character of the Super Mario the Cat series and is a large, fictional anthropomorphic black cat. In the series, Mario uses his legendary jump and cat abilities to defend the peaceful inhabitants of Mushroom Cat World from power-hungry villains such as Bowser the Dog. Though physically strong and imposing of stature, Mario is a gentle and easy-going, though somewhat dim-witted, cat with a heart of gold. While not adventuring, Mario participates in a variety of sporting events and even works as one of his alter-egos, Dr. Catmario.