History Manga / SuperMarioKun

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''Super Mario-kun'' is a long-running {{manga}} based off of ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros''. It is written by Yukio Sawada, published by Shogakukan, and ran in ''Magazine/CoroCoroComic''. In Japan, the manga is also available digitally on a UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS app.

The manga loosely adapts ''Super Mario Bros.'' games. It's a GagSeries manga with a focus on {{Slapstick}} and VulgarHumor. Some chapters also feature puzzles to solve.

In 2014 it began localization in France as ''Super Mario: Manga Adventures'' and in 2016 it received a Spanish translation as ''Super Mario Aventuras''. For the 25th anniversary of the manga, the ''Super Mario-kun'' incarnation of Mario was available to download in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker''. It was the first time the character appeared in most countries.

In March 2020 it was [[https://nintendoeverything.com/super-mario-kun-manga-getting-an-english-release-as-super-mario-bros-manga-mania/ announced]] that Creator/VIZMedia would localize select stories from the manga in English under the title ''Super Mario Bros. Manga Mania''.

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!!''Super Mario-kun'' provide examples of:

* AdaptationDeviation: The series is fast and loose in regards to adapting specific games (having Mario show up in ''Yoshi's Story'', for instance).
* AdaptationalJerkass: In early chapters Mario was much more of a jerk than his normal NiceGuy version. This is because the manga didn't have much to base him off at the time.
* AdaptationalWimp: Usually, most characters are made less competent than in the games (up to and including spin-off protagonists like Donkey Kong and [[AntiHero Wario]]) at the expense of having Mario save the day. That being said, even he tends to get beat up a lot before [[EleventhHourSuperpower something]] or [[BigDamnHeroes someone]] arrives to help him.
* DecompositeCharacter: Pauline's two designs are treated as separate characters.
* DenserAndWackier: It's much goofier than the games.
* DivergentCharacterEvolution: Since the baby Yoshis look alike, they each get their own distinct personality here: green is the [[StandardizedLeader brave leader]], red is [[HotBlooded spirited]], blue is calm and aloof, sky blue is the [[TheSmartGuy most intelligent]], pink is the overly feminine girl, and yellow is the [[IdiotHero dumbest one]].
* EarlyAdaptationWeirdness: Early volumes of ''Super Mario-kun'' features a rougher and AdaptationalJerkass version of Mario. This contrasts with his standardized NiceGuy portrayal. The early chapters differentiate heavily from ''Mario'' canon due to being created when the series was still relatively young and low on characterization.
* LongRunner: It's been running since 1991.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: The standard tactic used when being faced against a formidable foe. It never works for long.
* SurveillanceAsThePlotDemands: The main villains tend to watch Mario's current actions via a monitor.

In 2014 it began localization in France as ''Super Mario: Manga Adventures'' and in 2016 it received a Spanish translation as ''Super Mario Aventuras''. For the 25th anniversary of the manga, the ''Super Mario-kun'' incarnation of Mario was available to download in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker''. It was the first time the character appeared in most countries. In March 2020 it was [[https://nintendoeverything.com/super-mario-kun-manga-getting-an-english-release-as-super-mario-bros-manga-mania/ announced]] that Creator/VIZMedia would localize select stories from the manga in English under the title ''Super Mario Bros. Manga Mania''.

The manga currently has no English translation. In 2014 it began localization in France as ''Super Mario: Manga Adventures'' and in 2016 it received a Spanish translation as ''Super Mario Aventuras''. For the 25th anniversary of the manga, the ''Super Mario-kun'' incarnation of Mario was available to download in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker''. It was the first time the character appeared in most countries. In March 2020 it was [[https://nintendoeverything.com/super-mario-kun-manga-getting-an-english-release-as-super-mario-bros-manga-mania/ announced]] that Creator/VIZMedia would localize select stories from the manga in English under the title ''Super Mario Bros. Manga Mania''.

The manga currently has no English translation. In 2014 it began localization in France as ''Super Mario: Manga Adventures'' and in 2016 it received a Spanish translation as ''Super Mario Aventuras''. For the 25th anniversary of the manga, the ''Super Mario-kun'' incarnation of Mario was available to download in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker''. It was the first time the character appeared in most countries.

* NakedPeopleAreFunny: The gags occassionally throw in some nudeness for plain laughs. [[https://kotaku.com/that-time-we-got-to-see-marios-dick-1819859773 Get ready to see Mario's manliness and ruin your childhood.]]
* RagtagBunchOfMisfits / WeAreStrugglingTogether: Whenever Mario has friends tagging along, they barely even manage to get along well.

The manga loosely adapts ''Super Mario Bros.'' games. It's a gag manga with a focus on comedy and slapstick. Some chapters also feature puzzles to solve.

* EarlyAdaptationWeirdness: Early volumes of ''Super Mario-kun'' features a rougher and AdaptationalJerkass version of Mario. This contrasts with his standardized NiceGuy portrayal.
* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: The early chapters differentiate heavily from ''Mario'' canon due to being created when the series was still relatively young and low on characterization.

* RagtagBunchOfMisfits / WeAreStrugglingTogether: Whenever Mario has friends tagging along, they barely even manage to get along well.

* LongRunner: It's been running since 1991.

The manga loosely adapts ''Super Mario Bros'' games. It's a gag manga with a focus on comedy and slapstick. Some chapters also feature puzzles to solve.

* AdaptationDyeJob: The blue eyed Mario and Luigi have BlackBeadEyes.

''Super Mario-kun'' is a long-running {{manga}} based off of ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros''. It is written by Yukio Sawada, published by Shogakukan, and ran in [=CoroCoro=]. In Japan, the manga is also available digitally on a UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS app.

The manga currently has no English translation. In 2014 it began localization in France as ''Super Mario: Manga Adventures'' and in 2016 it received a Spainish translation as ''Super Mario Aventuras''. For the 25th anniversary of the manga, the ''Super Mario-kun'' incarnation of Mario was available to download in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker''. It was the first time the character appeared in most countries.

''Super Mario-kun'' is a long-running {{manga}} based off of ''Franchise/SuperMarioKun''. It is written by Yukio Sawada, published by Shogakukan, and ran in [=CoroCoro=]. In Japan, the manga is also available digitally on a UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS app.