Mario is a childhood staple character for many, along with his sidekicks Princess Peach, Yoshi, Luigi, and many more. The Super Mario Brothers video game was first launched in 1985, and is synonymous ...

In August and September 2024, social media users resurfaced a claim that Nintendo character Mario's catchphrase is actually "Itsumi Mario" — not "It's-a-me, Mario." For instance, one Facebook user ...

Rather than saying "It's-a-me, Mario," Nintendo character Super Mario says "Itsumi Mario," which means "Super Mario" in Japanese. For instance, one Facebook user claimed "itsumi" translated to "great ...

For years, social media users have claimed Nintendo character Mario's motto was "Itsumi Mario," instead of "It's-a-me, Mario." One X user said in July 2024 (archived) that "itsumi" was the Japanese ...

Charles Martinet will now be an ambassador for the character. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Charles Martinet has been the voice ...