Mario is an Italian plumber who lives in the Mushroom Kingdom with his younger twin brother, Luigi. Their adventures generally involve rescuing Princess Peach from the villain Bowser while using power-ups that give them different abilities.

Jul 20, 2020 · When “Donkey Kong” came to the U.S., Nintendo’s American division renamed him Mario, after their Italian American landlord Mario Segale, who reportedly looked like the character.

Aug 22, 2024 · Mario's nationality has long been debated, with evidence suggesting he may be Japanese despite his Italian name and accent. Super Mario 64 introduced voice acting for Mario, solidifying his Italian identity with Charles Martinet's iconic Italian-sounding voice.

Mar 23, 2025 · Yes, Mario was intended to be Italian, albeit with a healthy dose of Italian-American thrown into the mix. However, the path to solidifying his iconic Italian heritage was less a grand design and...

Mario is a heroic Italian plumber, with media outside the games depicting him from Brooklyn. Mario is known for being kind, cheerful, playful, encouraging, courageous, and headstrong, and he is also eager and cocky on certain occasions.

May 11, 2022 · Minoru Arakawa, president of Nintendo at the time of Super Mario Bros’ development was, apparently, berated by American businessman Mario Segale, who at the time was owner of the warehouse which Nintendo was renting. That’s allegedly where the inspiration to make Mario Italian came from.

Nov 8, 2010 · Shigeru Miyamoto recently shared an additional nugget regarding the plumber’s origins at the Nintendo World Store event for Super Mario Bros.’s 25th anniversary. Have you ever wondered why Mario is Italian?

Jun 25, 2024 · Mario and Luigi, the iconic video game characters created by Nintendo, are known for their Italian heritage and occupation as plumbers. But why did Nintendo decide to make them Italian plumbers? Let’s take a look at some commonly asked …

Jun 29, 2024 · Mario, the beloved character from Nintendo’s Mario franchise, is known for his Italian accent. But have you ever wondered why he sounds Italian? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Mario’s Italian roots.

May 23, 2024 · Is Mario Italian or American? Mario is canonically depicted as being of Italian descent. He is portrayed as a portly plumber who lives in the fictional land of the Mushroom Kingdom with his younger, taller brother Luigi.