Nintendo has finally put an end to decades-long speculation about Mario and Princess Peach’s relationship. In a statement released on July 25, the company confirmed that the iconic video game characters are simply good friends who help each other out whenever they can.
The connection between Mario and Princess Peach is undeniable, with many fans having shipped them as a couple for years. However, Nintendo has always maintained that their bond is platonic, with Princess Peach often finding herself in need of rescue from her arch-nemesis Bowser.
Despite this, there have been moments where the princess has left Mario feeling unrequited. In 2017’s Super Mario Odyssey, Mario even tried to propose to Peach with a flower, but she declined and left him heartbroken.
Nintendo has dealt with similar fan speculation in the past, particularly regarding The Legend of Zelda’s Link and Zelda. However, when it comes to these two characters, the company seems more interested in leaving their relationship ambiguity intact.
In a recent interview, Zelda voice actress Patricia Summersett expressed her admiration for the ambiguous nature of Link and Zelda’s relationship. “I love the ambiguity,” she said. “If there is something there, it’s left to us.”
It seems that Nintendo is taking a similar approach with Mario and Princess Peach, leaving their fans to continue speculating about the status of their relationship.
Source: https://www.eonline.com/news/1420332/nintendo-addresses-mario-princess-peachs-relationship