Waluigi (ワルイージ, Waruīji, [w͍a.ɽɯ.iː.dʑi]) (English /wɑːluːˈiːdʒi/) is a fictional character in the Mario franchise. He plays the role of Luigi's rival and nemesis and accompanies Wario in spin-offs from the main Mario series, often for the sake of causing mischief.