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Super Mario Bros.: Peach-Hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!
Directed by	Masami Hata
Produced by	Masakatsu Suzuki Tsunemasa Hatano
Written by	Hideo Takayashiki
Distributed by	Holly Planning Production/Grouper Production/Toei Company/Toei Animation
Release date(s)	July 20, 1986
Running time	60 minutes
Country	Japan
Language	Japanese

Super Mario Bros.: Peach-Hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen​ (スーパーマリオブラザーズ ピーチ姫救出大作戦!,^? "Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach!") is a Japanese anime film released on July 20, 1986. Directed by Masami Hata and produced by Masakatsu Suzuki and Tsunemasa Hatano, the plot centers around Nintendo characters Mario and Luigi, who get stuck in a Famicom video game and must save Princess Peach from Koopa.

Although the film was released on VHS by VAP video, it was never released outside Japan, on official DVD, or into any other language. The VHS is very hard to find, even in Japan. Prices for the VHS have reached as high as $600 on auction sites. Bootlegs of the VHS, however do exist, and have been transferred to DVD. A manga adaptation of the film was published in Japan around the same time as the film's release though neither are easy to acquire. However, the film can be watched on sites, such as YouTube with fan-made English subtitles.

[edit] Plot

One night, Mario was engrossed in his Famicom game. Suddenly, the picture goes out and Princess Peach appears on the TV screen crying for help from the enemies attacking her and jumps out of the TV. Mario falls in love with her and vows to protect her. Soon after, Koopa appears on the TV screen and starts to come out of the TV. He grabs Princess Peach and takes her into the TV. Mario then discovers a small necklace that Peach left on the floor.

The next day while the brothers are working as grocery store clerks, the necklace that Peach dropped becomes a matter of concern for Mario. Luigi immediately notices the broach and regards it as the "Visionary Jewel from the Country of Treasure." Soon, Kibidango, a small dog-like entity, wanders into the store and snatches the necklace from Mario. Mario and Luigi pursue after Kibidango into the Mushroom Kingdom.

When the Mario brothers arrive at the kingdom, a large Mushroom Sennin tells them that Koopa has taken over the kingdom and is turning the helpless citizens into blocks and that on Friday the 13th, Koopa will marry Peach. By finding the three powers, the mushroom of truth, the flower of love, and the yellow star of invincibility, the Mario Brothers will be able to defeat Koopa and save Princess Peach.

Throughout the many perilous obstacles, Mario finally finds all the three powers by Friday the 13th. When night arises, the wedding of Koopa and Peach begins to take place. Mario arrives and beats up Koopa enlisting the help of the three powers, and Koopa's magic is destroyed, bringing back the Mushroom Kingdom that was before Koopa came along. Mario gives Peach's brooch back to her, which reveals Kibidango's true identity, Prince Haru of the Flower Kingdom, who says that Koopa transformed him into an animal. He then tells Mario and Luigi that he and Peach are betrothed to each other and are fated to marry no matter what. Although heartbroken at first, Mario decides to leave the Mushroom Kingdom and allow Peach to marry Prince Haru as was previously planned. Following a tearful farewell from Princess Peach, the credits consist of Mario and Luigi leaving the Mushroom Kingdom. After the credits, Koopa and his minions have humorously reformed, and now work in Mario and Luigi's grocery store.

[edit] Cast

[edit] Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack consists of the following songs:

• Adieu My Love (アヂュウマイラブ, Adyuumairabu^?)
• Crystal Ball (水晶玉, Suishoutama^?)
• Doki-Doki Do It! ~ Sukisukikurakura Hen ~ (Compilation)
• Doki-Doki Do It! ~ Bishittobashitto Rock 'n Roll Gakkou Hen ~ (School Compilation)

Additionaly, the film uses music and sound effects from the video game Super Mario Bros.

[edit] Reception

Since the anime was only briefly released in Japan and not in any other region, it is unknown what kind of reviews the anime received at the time. Currently the film can be watched on YouTube, and so far it has gotten mixed reviews. Filmsy.com gave the film a C+ stating the anime was too short and also stating that it would only appeal to young children.

[edit] External links

• A Japanese film database (Japanese)
• Entry on the Anime News Network
• Super Mario Bros.: Peach-Hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen! at the Internet Movie Database
• Opening of the anime on YouTube