Charles Martiney, who has been in charge of Mario's voice from 'Super Mario 64', is leaving



After Nintendo released '

Super Mario 64 ' in 1996, Charles Martinet, who has been in charge of Mario's voice actor, has announced that he will step down as Mario's voice actor. Mr. Martine will be appointed as Mario's goodwill ambassador in the future.




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On August 21, 2023, Nintendo announced that Charles Martinet, who has been in charge of Mario's voice actor since 1996, will drop Mario's voice actor. Mr. Martine will no longer serve as Mario's voice actor due to his departure, but he will continue to interact with users as Mario's goodwill ambassador.




In addition, it seems that a message video from Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, regarding this matter will be released at a later date.




The message released by Nintendo of America, Nintendo's American corporation, is as follows.

Charles Martinet has long been the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since Super Mario 64. Charles will have a new role as Mario Ambassador. With this role change, Charles will no longer voice Mario in Nintendo games, but will continue to travel the world, spread the joy of Mario, and interact with people. .

I am proud of Charles' work in bringing Mario to life over the years, and I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation. A special message video from Shigeru Miyamoto to Charles will be released, so please pay attention.



Mr. Martinet posted on his X account in response to this announcement, 'My new adventure is about to begin! You are number one in my heart!'




Mr. Martinet, who will be 67 years old in 2023, has been in charge of Mario's voice actor for about 30 years. Mr. Martinet's voice became famous for the line 'It's-a-Me, Mario!' Flowing on the startup screen of Super Mario 64.

Super Mario 64-INTRO-Nintendo 64-YouTube


It is said that he has been in charge of Mario's voice actor since Super Mario 64, but the CD-ROM 'Mario Teaches Typing' released in 1994 and Mario's pinball unveiled at CES held in 1992 Mr. Martinet is in charge of Mario's voice in the game.

Mario Teaches Typing (CD Version)-Intro-YouTube


Charles Martinet as Mario & Wario @ Winter Consumer Electronic Show-WCES 1993-YouTube


After that, Mr. Martinet was in charge of the voice of Mario in a number of Mario-related games, which was certified by Guinness World Records as 'the most games as a single game character'.

'Mario's voice' Charles Martinet certified as Guinness World Record - YouTube


In addition, Mr. Martinet has not only played Mario's voice, but has participated as a voice actor in various titles such as Space Quest 6 and Skyrim, and sometimes plays a small role in television and movies.

Overseas media The Verge said, ``Martinet's heavy Italian accent is so closely associated with Mario that Chris Pratt's Mario performance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie caused confusion and criticism. This even includes my little daughter.' In addition, Mr. Martine is in charge of the voice of Mario's father and pizza shop customer Giuseppe in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

In addition, Nintendo plans to release the completely new `` Super Mario Bros. Wonder '' in the Super Mario Bros. series for the first time in about 11 years on October 20, 2023. Fans who heard Mario's voice included in the trailer of the same work also spread speculation that 'Mr. Martinee has already stepped down?' However, with Mario's voice actor dropping off this time, Nintendo officially admits that Mr. Martine is not in charge of Mario's voice actor in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder [Nintendo Direct 2023.6.21]-YouTube


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