Exploring the Weird World of Mario Manga: My Review of Super Mario Manga Mania

In this video, I dive into the fascinating—and sometimes bizarre—world of Super Mario Manga Mania, the English translation of Japan's beloved Mario manga, Super Mario-Kun. After stumbling upon this gem at a bookstore, I was eager to see what American audiences have been missing all these years. From its unconventional humor to a heartfelt, raw final story that sheds light on the author’s personal journey, this manga surprised me in more ways than one. I'll explore why Super Mario-Kun’s unique mix of humor and rapid-fire jokes might feel strange to Western readers, what makes its slapstick style distinct, and how translating these puns must have been a huge challenge. I also took a colorful approach—literally—to understand the manga's detailed, line-heavy art style better. Whether you’re a Mario fan, a manga lover, or just curious about the cultural quirks in Japanese humor, come along for this deep dive. And don’t miss my thoughts on the surprisingly touching story at the end, where the author opens up about grief and resilience. Plus, let me know in the comments: what's your favorite Mario game? Hope you enjoy the video, and as always, remember to be your best self! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:03 - How this Book Came to Be 4:59 - I Was Unprepared 7:31 - Breaking Down the Book 9:45 - This was more fun than I expected it to be 12:48 - The Last Story Hits Hard 16:40 - Final Thoughts and Recommendation Did you enjoy this video? I'm glad! Feel free to comment below. Remember to be respectful of everyone who shows up in the comments with you! If you want to help support the channel, one of the things you can do is check out my Patreon! https://patreon.com/comiccrash?utm_me... Thanks for joining!