Tatanga is a fictional character from the Super Mario video game series, first appearing in the game Super Mario Land released in 1989 for the Game Boy. He is depicted as an alien antagonist who kidnaps Princess Daisy, the game's main female character. Tatanga is known for his unique flying ship and his ability to shoot projectiles at Mario, the game's protagonist. In terms of design, Tatanga has a distinctive appearance with a blue and purple color scheme, large eyes, and a round body. He represents a different type of enemy compared to the more common foes in the Mario franchise, showcasing the series' creativity in character design and storytelling.