History WebAnimation / SuperMarioBrosZ

Until February 2nd, 2020, [[https://twitter.com/AlvinSmbz/status/1223793928878555137 where Alvin delivered a preview of Episode 2.]] And on March 4th, 2020, [[https://twitter.com/alvinsmbz/status/1235298945007575041?s=21 Alvin announced]] that he would be releasing remastered versions of the first 8 episodes of the original series on his [=YouTube=] channel. [[https://youtu.be/O6zkGU3-OVI They were released three days later]]. After yet another delay due to the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWDdTIzAwCI Episode 2 was released to the public]] on May 2nd, 2021. As of now, episode 3 is in production. Updates on the series can be found on the community section of Mark Haynes's [=YouTube=] channel and his Twitter page.

* DropTheHammer: The Mario Bros. and Axem Yellow. Mario gets a hammer barrage as Hammer Bros. Mario.
** Mario and Luigi regularly bust out hammers as part of their RPG weaponry. They are just as likely to [[FastballSpecial use them to launch their allies forward]] as they are to attack with them.

* CatchPhrase: Sonic frequently saids "Let's get moving" before setting off. Stuffwell brings his CatchPhrase "Back To Adventure" from ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPartnersInTime'' with him.

** The Franchise/MetalGear series' alert noise is heard when Luigi realizes he can help Mario bounce back from defeat.

* ActuallyPrettyFunny: When Yoshi keeps one of the Chaos Emeralds in his mouth, Metallix tells him to spit it out if he values his "pitiful life". Yoshi instead swallows the Emerald and burps at Metallix's face, chaosing Metallix to stand stunned in shock for a brief moment, before he lets out a hearty chuckle.

* ATeamFiring: Inverted. With very few exceptions, the more projectiles used in a given attack, the less effectiveness that attack will have. Heroes and villains alike casually wade through a sea of beams or hammers without a scratch, but single projectile attacks nearly always hit.

** Mecha Sonic ''himself'' gets one in Episode 6. [[spoiler:After a powered-up Mario and Sonic bludgeon the Chaos Emeralds out of Mecha Sonic, Sonic prepares to finish him off with an energy blast. For a machine that doesn't show any expressions, Mecha Sonic's OhCrap face was priceless. He's saved only by an ill-timed PowerupLetdown.]]

* ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks Used and Subverted all at once. A few times, when a single hammer is thrown (Usually by one of the Mario Brothers), it works rather effectively. However, if anyone attempts a mass-hammer spam, it never works, with the hammers typically destroyed at the handle just below the head.

* TheFaceless: [[spoiler:Eggman]], though it's obvious who it is... or maybe it's [[spoiler:Eggman Nega from the ''VideoGame/{{Sonic Rush|Series}}'' games]]? The shadow may also hide the fact that he's the [[spoiler:Robo-Robotnik from the Archie comics]].

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: [[http://smbz.wikia.com/wiki/Episode_9 according to]] [[TheWikiRule the SMBZ Wiki]], a RealLife problem ended up making Alvin Earthworm put the series on hiatus. He had later resumed work on Episode 9, but ultimately decided that he no longer had the motivation or free time to continue the series...at least until the reboot was announced a few years later.

* EraSpecificPersonality: In a visual gag from Episode 3, Mario encounters himself as rendered in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'', ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3'', and ''VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld''. All appearing at the same time. Understandably, he freaks out.

* WhatMeasureIsAMook: Basilisx takes vengeance against Mario for offing his Koopa brethren. As in, the Koopas you're probably used to taking out without a second thought in [[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros the actual game]]. If you think about it, it actually makes Basilisx pretty sympathetic.

%%* BladeOnAStick: Each of the Axems have these.

* KickTheSonOfABitch: The Axem Rangers are easily the least sympathetic victims of Mecha Sonic, and their deaths were the only ones that weren't considered a MoralEventHorizon.

Until February 2nd, 2020, [[https://twitter.com/AlvinSmbz/status/1223793928878555137 where Alvin delivered a preview of Episode 2.]] And on March 4th, 2020, [[https://twitter.com/alvinsmbz/status/1235298945007575041?s=21 Alvin announced]] that he would be releasing remastered versions of the first 8 episodes of the original series on his [=YouTube=] channel. [[https://youtu.be/O6zkGU3-OVI They were released three days later]]. After yet another delay due to the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWDdTIzAwCI Episode 2 was released to the public]] on May 2nd, 2021. As of now, episode 3 is in production. Updates on the series can be found on the community section of Mark Haynes's [=YouTube=] channel.

** In the original series, the story leading up to Sonic, Shadow and Mecha Sonic arriving in the Mushroom Kingdom was explained in about 6 minutes. In the reboot, a whole episode will be dedicated to their backstory.

* BigBadEnsemble: Mecha Sonic, Bowser, and Smithy, although the latter never personally appeared. Also, [[spoiler:Eggman]] is working for Bowser but seems to have [[TheStarscream his own agenda]]. [[spoiler:[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros2 Wart]]]] shows up in the anime opening, although he hasn't made it into the show itself yet (though based on the reboot intro, [[spoiler:[[VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountry King K. Rool]] and [[VideoGame/LuigisMansion King Boo]] look to have taken his place]]).

* ActuallyPrettyFunny: When Yoshi keeps one of the Chaos Emeralds in his mouth, Metallix tells him to spit it out if he values his "pitiful life". Yoshi instead swallows the Emerald and burps and burps at Metallix's face, chaosing Metallix to stand stunned in shock for a brief moment, before he lets out a hearty chuckle.

* ActuallyPrettyFunny: When Yoshi keeps one of the Chaos Emeralds in his mouth, Metallix tells him to spit it out if he values his "pitiful life". Yoshi instead swallows the Emerald, chaosing Metallix to stand stunned in shock for a brief moment, before he lets out a hearty chuckle.

* BizarroWorld: The Minus World.
* BladeOnAStick: Each of the Axems have these, combined with AnAxeToGrind.
* BlackKnight: Basilisx.

* ChekhovsGun: Luigi's 1-Up mushroom; Professor Kolorado's Subconian stopwatch.
** The former looks ready to be fired again. As hopeless as everything looks, E. Gadd packed the heroes a 1-Up and Sonic won another one killing enemies...

Until February 2nd, 2020, [[https://twitter.com/AlvinSmbz/status/1223793928878555137 where Alvin delivered a preview of Episode 2.]] And on March 4th, 2020, [[https://twitter.com/alvinsmbz/status/1235298945007575041?s=21 Alvin announced]] that he would be releasing remastered versions of the first 8 episodes of the original series on his [=YouTube=] channel. [[https://youtu.be/O6zkGU3-OVI They were released three days later]]. After yet another delay due to the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWDdTIzAwCI Episode 2 was released to the public]] on May 2nd, 2021. As of now, the rough cut of Episode 3's screenplay has been completed. Updates on the series can be found on the community section of Mark Haynes's [=YouTube=] channel.

The story centers around Mario and company searching for the Chaos Emeralds, a set of mystical gems that contain an unspeakable power. Metallix, an enhanced form of Metal Sonic, had ravaged Sonic's world in order to obtain them all. In a last ditch effort, Shadow sent the emeralds to the Mushroom Kingdom in order to keep them away from Metallix. But Metallix crossed dimensions to continue his search, and Sonic and Shadow followed behind him so that they could defeat him once and for all. With Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi joining them, the five set out to find all the Chaos Emeralds before Metallix can, or else mass destruction could fall upon the Mushroom Kingdom.

Until February 2nd, 2020, [[https://twitter.com/AlvinSmbz/status/1223793928878555137 where Alvin delivered a preview of Episode 2.]] And on March 4th, 2020, [[https://twitter.com/alvinsmbz/status/1235298945007575041?s=21 Alvin announced]] that he would be releasing remastered versions of the first 8 episodes of the original series on his [=YouTube=] channel. [[https://youtu.be/O6zkGU3-OVI They were released three days later]]. After yet another delay due to the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWDdTIzAwCI Episode 2 was released to the public]] on May 2nd, 2021. As of now, Episode 3 is still in limbo, with no word on when it will release.