I say he would be just like Bowser Jr, but more evil and genius. His siblings would be by his side, but Ludwig would do most of the work. Helping his dad out and having the opportunity to use the paint brush.
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Hey everyone. I’ve been reading tons of complaints on forums and social media about how Princess Peach was handled in the Illumination movies (both the 2023 film and the 2026 sequel). There’s a very loud section of the internet that keeps repeating the same lazy arguments over and over: that she’s a “Mary Sue,” an “insufferable girlboss,” that they “ruined the game character,” or that they “stripped away her feminine essence.” As a lifelong Mario fan, I honestly think that analysis is incredibly weak and shows that people either didn’t pay attention to the movies, or have a massive bias where the moment a woman can jump on a platform, they immediately label her as “perfect.” Today I want to objectively break down those arguments, compare this Peach to the actual evolution she’s had throughout the games, and explain why she’s an excellent, layered, and severely underrated character. PART 1: Debunking the Most Popular Internet Myths Myth 1: “She’s a flawless Mary Sue who never shows weakness or makes mistakes” This is the internet’s favorite argument, and it’s literally false if you actually analyze the script. A Mary Sue, by definition, is a character the plot bends around: they never fail, beat everyone alone, and are never shown as vulnerable. In the first movie, Peach’s plans go horribly wrong: Political failure: Cranky Kong publicly humiliates her and rejects her request for help. Her plan fails. Military defeat: On Rainbow Road, her defense strategy completely collapses: the Koopas destroy their karts, capture her army, and she ends up fleeing on a bike with Toad. Subjugation: In the climax, Bowser physically overpowers her, imprisons her, and forces her into marriage under threat. She lost the war on her own. If Mario and Luigi hadn’t returned with the Super Star, the Mushroom Kingdom would have fallen. So where exactly is the “perfection”? Myth 2: “She’s way too confident without any backstory to justify it” People who say she’s “just there being perfect out of nowhere” clearly weren’t paying attention. The movie explains her agility: she says she arrived through a pipe as a baby, orphaned, and was adopted by the Toads. She has spent her entire life training in that magical world, Even in the second film they delve deeper into her story by connecting the story with rosalina. Mario, meanwhile, is literally a plumber who just arrived from Brooklyn. It makes complete sense that she would be the mentor figure; demanding that Peach be a clumsy beginner who can’t even jump like Mario would make no narrative sense. PART 2: Peach’s True Essence (Beyond the “Damsel”) A lot of critics claim to be lifelong fans, but they seem to forget Shigeru Miyamoto’s original vision and the character’s evolution. Why doesn’t Peach have to always be a damsel in distress? Shigeru Miyamoto himself has commented multiple times that Peach’s role has always been shaped by the needs of the story, but that she was never meant to be just a “decorative lady.” Historically, Nintendo has consistently tried to give Peach agency whenever the gameplay allows it. In fact, during the development of modern titles, Peach has increasingly been portrayed as a playable and competent character. Miyamoto has also mentioned that when creating the Mario universe, Peach was designed as a central figure — an active ruler. When asked about her role in the films, Nintendo’s direction (with Miyamoto closely supervising production) was clear: Peach needed to evolve from a static figure into an active leader. That isn’t “breaking” the character — it’s allowing her to do what she has always done in her kingdom: rule. Examples from the games: In Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988), she was already arguably the best playable character thanks to her floating ability. In Super Mario RPG (1996), Peach (Toadstool) didn’t sit around waiting to be rescued; she used frying pans and bombs to fight alongside the team. In Super Mario 3D World (2013) and throughout the Smash Bros. series, Peach is an extremely capable fighter. The Peach we see in the movies is not some modern “woke” invention; it’s the cinematic representation of the Peach Nintendo has been developing across its games for decades. PART 3: The Return of Classic Femininity and the “Ultra Girly” Peach The most absurd criticism is people claiming that girls’ childhood icon was “twisted into a clone.” The second movie actually does the complete opposite: it embraces Peach’s most classic and ultra-feminine side. By introducing her iconic pink parasol (gifted by Mario), the movie proves that being strong and being feminine are not opposites: Peach loves pink and lives in a beautiful castle. She maintains a diplomatic and elegant attitude. Instead of rejecting the parasol with arrogance, she accepts it sweetly and romantically. The movie didn’t turn her into a generic soldier; it kept the bubbly, sweet Peach fans have always loved, while also giving her the dignity of a queen who genuinely cares about protecting her people instead of being nothing more than a cardboard trophy waiting at the end of a hallway. Conclusion Movie Peach is a well-rounded character. Her abilities are justified by her backstory, she makes major mistakes, Bowser overpowers her, and she still needs Mario in order to win. The people reducing her to lazy labels like “Mary Sue” are showing an incredibly shallow analysis and a total ignorance of how Nintendo has treated the character over the last 20 years. They have an amazing adaptation right in front of them, and refuse to see it simply because she no longer spends the entire movie crying in a cage.
The reason why is because Nintendo packed so many characters into the movie that not all of them got a lot of screen time. Rosalina barely got any, and that stinks, so if they tried to throw Wario and Waluigi in the mess, it would be a disaster. I want to see the characters get their own story, so that needs time. That is why I am glad they weren’t in this movie.
Since Rosalina got kidnapped by Bowser Jr., I believe that Bowser and Kamek were after Rosalina and Peach long ago, leading to Rosalina sending Peach through the warp pipe to the Mushroom Kingdom.
*FYI, Bowser was once young and looked like his son, Bowser Jr., but without the handkerchief.*
Say whatever you want about the new galaxy movie, I have my opinions aswell, but one thing I couldn't stop thinking about was the amazing physics of Peachs' hair. I hope I capture the feeling I had towards it in this artwork!
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is finally here… and Nintendo went BIG. After the first Mario movie made over $1.36 BILLION worldwide, the sequel had massive expectations to live up to — especially with it taking inspiration from one of the most beloved Mario games ever made. And while the movie is an absolute blast filled with chaos, comedy, and some incredible moments, there’s one major problem… for a movie called Mario Galaxy, the “Galaxy” part barely feels explored at all. In this review, I break down everything the movie gets right, where it stumbles, and why I still had a genuinely great time with it despite its flaws.
One of the most commonly sentiments I've seen about Peach is that she doesn't struggle enough. One way to fix this would be to put her in an adaption of TTYD Chapter 4. She would be stripped of her identity and friends, being left with absolutely nothing. She would be at her absolute lowest, and would be forced to fight against all of her closest friends, making it extremely difficult for her to take back what she's lost, even with Vivian's help.
(Also, this whole post is really me just trying to justify a way for Vivian to join the movies, but I genuinely think this would be a really cool idea.)
I mean, how adorable? And funny looking. I think it would sell.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Target Exclusive Chomping Wonder Bowser Jr. Announced
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