Nintendo Clarifies Mario and Peach Are Just Friends
▼ Summary
– Nintendo’s app clarified that Mario and Princess Peach are just “good friends,” contradicting popular assumptions about their romantic relationship.
– The statement sparked social media reactions, with users questioning past interactions like Peach kissing Mario in games.
– While Mario proposed to Peach in *Super Mario Odyssey*, she rejected him, suggesting a lack of romantic commitment.
– Fans argue that Mario’s repeated rescues of Peach and their affectionate moments imply a deeper connection than friendship.
– The situation parallels other Nintendo pairs like Link and Zelda, who are often seen as unofficially together.
Nintendo has officially set the record straight about Mario and Princess Peach’s relationship, and fans might be surprised by the revelation. A recent post on the Nintendo Today app clarified that the iconic duo are simply “good friends,” despite years of speculation suggesting otherwise.
The now-deleted profile described Peach and Mario as allies who “help each other out whenever they can,” with no mention of romance. This sparked immediate reactions online, with many questioning whether Nintendo was rewriting history. After all, Mario has repeatedly rescued Peach from Bowser, and the two have shared more than a few affectionate moments over the decades.
One of the most notable examples comes from Super Mario Odyssey, where Mario goes as far as proposing to Peach, only to be politely rejected. While some interpreted this as a playful nod to their dynamic, others saw it as confirmation of unrequited feelings. Either way, Nintendo’s latest statement seems to downplay any deeper connection between the characters.
Social media users were quick to point out the inconsistency, referencing multiple games where Peach kisses Mario or shows clear affection. If they’re just friends, their behavior certainly blurs the lines. Fans have even compiled montages of their interactions, which hardly resemble typical platonic friendships.
This isn’t the first time Nintendo has kept a relationship ambiguous. Link and Zelda share a similarly undefined bond, leaving fans to read between the lines. While the company may prefer keeping things family-friendly, the decision to explicitly label Mario and Peach as friends feels like a deliberate choice, one that doesn’t quite match their on-screen chemistry.
Whether this changes future storylines remains to be seen, but for now, it looks like Mario’s heroic efforts won’t be rewarded with a fairy-tale ending. At least not officially.
(Source: GameSpot)
