Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen
Encyclopedia
is a 1986 Japanese
anime
film. Directed by Masami Hata and produced by Masakatsu Suzuki and Tsunemasa Hatano, the plot centers around Nintendo
characters Mario
and Luigi
, who get stuck in a Famicom
video game and must save Princess Peach
from Bowser.
Although the film was released on VHS
by VAP video, it was never released outside Japan, on official DVD, or into any other language. The VHS is very hard to find, even in Japan. Prices for the VHS have reached as high as $600 on auction sites. Bootlegs of the VHS however do exist, and have been transferred to DVD. A soundtrack
and manga
adaptation of the film were published in Japan around the same time as the film's release, though neither are easy to acquire. However, the film can be watched on sites, such as YouTube
with fan-made English subtitles
.
was engrossed in his Famicom game. Suddenly, the picture goes out and Princess Peach
appears on the TV screen crying for help from the enemies attacking her and jumps out of the TV. Mario vows to protect her. Soon after, Bowser appears on the TV screen and starts to come out of the TV. He grabs Princess Peach and takes her into the TV. Mario then discovers a small necklace
that Peach left on the floor.
The next day while the brothers are working as grocery store clerks, the necklace that Peach dropped becomes a matter of concern for Mario. Luigi
immediately notices the broach and regards it as the "Visionary Jewel from the Country of Treasure." Soon, Kibidango, a small dog-like entity, wanders into the store and snatches the necklace from Mario. Mario and Luigi pursue after Kibidango into the Mushroom Kingdom.
When the Mario brothers arrive at the kingdom, a large Mushroom Sennin tells them that Bowser has taken over the kingdom and is turning the helpless citizens into blocks and that on Friday the 13th
, Bowser will marry Peach. By finding the three powers, the mushroom of strength, the flower of courage, and the yellow star of invincibility, the Mario Brothers will be able to defeat Bowser and save Princess Peach.
Throughout the many perilous obstacles, Mario finally finds all the three powers by Friday the 13th. When night arises, the wedding of Bowser and Peach begins to take place. Mario arrives and beats up Bowser enlisting the help of the three powers, and Bowser's magic is destroyed, bringing back the Mushroom Kingdom that was before Bowser came along. Mario gives Peach's broach back to her, which reveals Kibidango's true identity, Prince Haru of the Flower Kingdom, who says that Koopa transformed him into an animal. He then tells Mario and Luigi that he and Peach are betrothed to each other and are fated to marry no matter what. Although heartbroken at first, Mario decides to leave the Mushroom Kingdom and allow Peach to marry Prince Haru as was previously planned. Following a tearful farewell from Princess Peach, the credits consist of Mario and Luigi leaving the Mushroom Kingdom and making their long journey home. After the credits, Mario and Luigi wave at the camera while they enter the pump. The final scene is Bowser and his minions have humorously reformed, now working in Mario and Luigi's grocery store. The screen fades to blue and a title pops up, stating "Game Over.".
Additionally, the film uses music and sound effects from the video game Super Mario Bros.
An LP was also released.
was already popular in North America
and Japan
so Grouper Studios produced a Mario movie. To advertise the anime, they released Mario phone cards, watches, rice containers, ramen noodles, a manga and a soundtrack. On July 20, 1986 the anime came out in theaters across Japan. How much it grossed and what reviews it got remain unknown. VAP Video later released the film on rental cassette. It was never released on DVD. It was also never dubbed in another language and never released in North America or any other International country and the only means of viewing this anime is video streaming sites such as YouTube
. Due to its obscurity, it remains one of the rarest films to this day.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
film. Directed by Masami Hata and produced by Masakatsu Suzuki and Tsunemasa Hatano, the plot centers around Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
characters Mario
Mario
is a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation...
and Luigi
Luigi
is a fictional character, featured in video games and related media released by Nintendo. Created by prominent game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi is portrayed as the slightly younger fraternal twin brother of Nintendo's mascot Mario, and appears in many games throughout the Mario series,...
, who get stuck in a Famicom
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
video game and must save Princess Peach
Princess Peach
is a character in Nintendo's Mario series of video games. She is the Princess of the fictitious Mushroom Kingdom, and often plays the damsel in distress role within the adventure series. In 2007, Princess Peach landed on Forbes magazine's Wealthiest Fictional People list, with a fortune upwards of...
from Bowser.
Although the film was released on VHS
VHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
by VAP video, it was never released outside Japan, on official DVD, or into any other language. The VHS is very hard to find, even in Japan. Prices for the VHS have reached as high as $600 on auction sites. Bootlegs of the VHS however do exist, and have been transferred to DVD. A soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
and manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
adaptation of the film were published in Japan around the same time as the film's release, though neither are easy to acquire. However, the film can be watched on sites, such as YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
with fan-made English subtitles
Fansub
A fansub is a version of a foreign film or foreign television program which has been translated by fans and subtitled into a language other than that of the original.-History:...
.
Plot
One night, MarioMario
is a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation...
was engrossed in his Famicom game. Suddenly, the picture goes out and Princess Peach
Princess Peach
is a character in Nintendo's Mario series of video games. She is the Princess of the fictitious Mushroom Kingdom, and often plays the damsel in distress role within the adventure series. In 2007, Princess Peach landed on Forbes magazine's Wealthiest Fictional People list, with a fortune upwards of...
appears on the TV screen crying for help from the enemies attacking her and jumps out of the TV. Mario vows to protect her. Soon after, Bowser appears on the TV screen and starts to come out of the TV. He grabs Princess Peach and takes her into the TV. Mario then discovers a small necklace
Necklace
A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal jewellery chain. Others are woven or manufactured from cloth using string or twine....
that Peach left on the floor.
The next day while the brothers are working as grocery store clerks, the necklace that Peach dropped becomes a matter of concern for Mario. Luigi
Luigi
is a fictional character, featured in video games and related media released by Nintendo. Created by prominent game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi is portrayed as the slightly younger fraternal twin brother of Nintendo's mascot Mario, and appears in many games throughout the Mario series,...
immediately notices the broach and regards it as the "Visionary Jewel from the Country of Treasure." Soon, Kibidango, a small dog-like entity, wanders into the store and snatches the necklace from Mario. Mario and Luigi pursue after Kibidango into the Mushroom Kingdom.
When the Mario brothers arrive at the kingdom, a large Mushroom Sennin tells them that Bowser has taken over the kingdom and is turning the helpless citizens into blocks and that on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th occurs when the thirteenth day of a month falls on a Friday, which superstition holds to be a day of bad luck. In the Gregorian calendar, this day occurs at least once, but at most three times a year...
, Bowser will marry Peach. By finding the three powers, the mushroom of strength, the flower of courage, and the yellow star of invincibility, the Mario Brothers will be able to defeat Bowser and save Princess Peach.
Throughout the many perilous obstacles, Mario finally finds all the three powers by Friday the 13th. When night arises, the wedding of Bowser and Peach begins to take place. Mario arrives and beats up Bowser enlisting the help of the three powers, and Bowser's magic is destroyed, bringing back the Mushroom Kingdom that was before Bowser came along. Mario gives Peach's broach back to her, which reveals Kibidango's true identity, Prince Haru of the Flower Kingdom, who says that Koopa transformed him into an animal. He then tells Mario and Luigi that he and Peach are betrothed to each other and are fated to marry no matter what. Although heartbroken at first, Mario decides to leave the Mushroom Kingdom and allow Peach to marry Prince Haru as was previously planned. Following a tearful farewell from Princess Peach, the credits consist of Mario and Luigi leaving the Mushroom Kingdom and making their long journey home. After the credits, Mario and Luigi wave at the camera while they enter the pump. The final scene is Bowser and his minions have humorously reformed, now working in Mario and Luigi's grocery store. The screen fades to blue and a title pops up, stating "Game Over.".
Cast
| Character | Voice actor |
|---|---|
| Mario Mario is a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation... |
Toru Furuya Toru Furuya is a veteran narrator and seiyū born on July 31, 1953 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As a child, he was a member of Gekidan Himawari, a children's acting troupe... |
| Luigi Luigi is a fictional character, featured in video games and related media released by Nintendo. Created by prominent game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi is portrayed as the slightly younger fraternal twin brother of Nintendo's mascot Mario, and appears in many games throughout the Mario series,... |
Yū Mizushima Yu Mizushima is a Japanese voice actor. He is the Japanese voice-over for Sammo Hung, and is the Japanese voice of Wakko.-Notable roles:* .hack//Intermezzo as Male Heavyblade* Black Cat as Doctor * Black Jack* Black Magic M-66 as Leakey... |
| Princess Peach Princess Peach is a character in Nintendo's Mario series of video games. She is the Princess of the fictitious Mushroom Kingdom, and often plays the damsel in distress role within the adventure series. In 2007, Princess Peach landed on Forbes magazine's Wealthiest Fictional People list, with a fortune upwards of... |
Mami Yamase |
| Bowser | Akiko Wada Akiko Wada is a female Japanese singer and television performer of Korean ancestry, originally hailing from , Ikuno-ku, Osaka. Born Kim Bok-Ja , like many Zainichi Koreans, she also had a name for everyday use, which was Japanicized . On her selection of Japanese citizenship, her name became , which upon... |
| Prince Haru | Masami Kikuchi Masami Kikuchi is a veteran voice actor who was born in Nagano. He works for Kenyu Office.-Anime:* Air Gear * Aoki Densetsu Shoot * The Brave Express Might Gaine * Captain Tsubasa J... |
| Kōhei Miyauchi Kohei Miyauchi ' was a veteran Japanese seiyū born in Kagoshima Prefecture. His real name was Takayuki Miyauchi and his nickname was "Miya-chan". On June 2, 1995, Miyauchi died on his hospital bed at the Nihon University Itabashi Hospital from abdominal varices... |
|
| Jugem (Lakitu Lakitu Lakitu, known in Japan as , is a video game creature in the Mario series. It was created by Shigeru Miyamoto. It first appeared in the Nintendo Entertainment System video game Super Mario Bros., where it dropped enemies called Spinies on the stage. It has a striped green shell, wears thick... ) Miss Endless |
Junko Hori Junko Hori is a Japanese actress and voice actor represented by Production Baobab.She is known as the voice of the protagonists in 3 Fujiko Fujio works, Obake no Q-tarō, Ninja Hattori-kun, and Chinpui... |
| Hammer Bros. | Keaton Yamada Keaton Yamada is a Japanese voice actor. He switched from going by his real name, Shunji Yamada, to going by Keaton Yamada in the 1980s. He is currently represented by Remax.- Voice Roles :*Attacker You! *Bonobono... |
| Kibidango | Shigeru Chiba Shigeru Chiba is an actor and voice actor. He has also worked as a sound effects director and music director. He is employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce.... |
| Kinopio (Toad Toad (Mario) Toad, known in Japan as , is a fictional character belonging to an anthropomorphic mushroom-like species of the same name in the Mario series, created by Shigeru Miyamoto. A citizen of the Mushroom Kingdom, Toad is one of Princess Peach's most loyal attendants and is constantly working on her behalf... ) A |
Yuriko Yamamoto Yuriko Yamamoto is a Japanese voice actress currently employed by Aoni Production.-Notable voice roles:* Arcadia of My Youth as La Mime* Dancouga as Sara Yuki* Earthian as Takako* Fight! Iczer One as Iczer One* Fist of the North Star as Yuria... |
| Kinopio (Toad) B | Hiroko Emori Hiroko Emori is a Japanese voice actress whose works for Aoni Production.-Notable voice roles:*Armitage III as Bronski*BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako as both Toshie and Sachi Tachibana*Caroline the car in the Japanese version of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends... |
| Kuribō (Goomba Goomba Goombas, known in Japan as , are fictional species from Nintendo's series of Mario video games. They first appeared in the NES video game Super Mario Bros. as the first enemy players encounter. They have appeared outside of video games, including in film, television, and other media... ) A |
Hiroko Maruyama |
| Kuribō (Goomba) B | Kazue Komiya Kazue Komiya is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with Theater Echo.-TV anime:*Aim for the Ace! *Ashita no Nadja *Combat Mecha Xabungle *Fullmetal Alchemist *Hiatari Ryōkō!... |
| Patapata (Paratroopa) parent | Reiko Nakano |
| Patapata (Paratroopa) child | Hiromi Ōnishi |
| Patapata (Paratroopa) child | Chiemi Matsumoto |
| Patapata (Paratroopa) child | Maki Itō |
| Nokonoko (Koopa Troopa) A | Tetsuo Mizutori Tetsuo Mizutori was a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo who was attached to Arts Vision at the time of his death. His family name and his first name are often misprinted as "Mizushima" and "Tetsuya" by numerous journals... |
| Nokonoko (Koopa Troopa) B | Masaharu Satō Masaharu Sato is a Japanese voice actor currently working for Aoni Production.Along with the late Kōji Totani, he is considered the No. 1 supporting actor of the Japanese voice acting world.... |
| Priest Priest A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities... |
Jōji Yanami Joji Yanami is a Japanese voice actor currently represented by Aoni Production.- Television :* Ookami Shōnen Ken , Boss* Hustle Punch , Professor Garigari/Garigari Hagase* Osomatsu-kun , Tou-san... |
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack consists of these songs, among others:- Doki-Doki Do It! ~ Sukisukikurakura Hen ~ (Compilation)
- Doki-Doki Do It! ~ Bishittobashitto Rock 'n Roll Gakkou Hen ~ (School Compilation)
Additionally, the film uses music and sound effects from the video game Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.
is a 1985 platform video game developed by Nintendo, published for the Nintendo Entertainment System as a sequel to the 1983 game Mario Bros. In Super Mario Bros., the player controls Mario as he travels through the Mushroom Kingdom in order to rescue Princess Toadstool from the antagonist...
An LP was also released.
Production
In 1986, MarioMario
is a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation...
was already popular in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
so Grouper Studios produced a Mario movie. To advertise the anime, they released Mario phone cards, watches, rice containers, ramen noodles, a manga and a soundtrack. On July 20, 1986 the anime came out in theaters across Japan. How much it grossed and what reviews it got remain unknown. VAP Video later released the film on rental cassette. It was never released on DVD. It was also never dubbed in another language and never released in North America or any other International country and the only means of viewing this anime is video streaming sites such as YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. Due to its obscurity, it remains one of the rarest films to this day.