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[[File:MKMV Box Art.jpg|thumb|150px|The box of ''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video'']]
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'''''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''''' (マリオ・カービィ 名作ビデオ, lit. "Mario Kirby Masterpiece Video") is a Japan-only educational video starring [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]] in their own separate adventures. Its purpose is to teach Japanese children {{wp|Kanji|kanji}} (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing alongside the two syllabic {{wp|Kana|kana}} scripts, which are learned by children first, followed by the kanji). The film begins with two short stories featuring Mario and Kirby respectively, with still pictures on the left and kanji transcriptions on the right. It then goes over the kanji learned and has advertisements for a ''{{wp|Doraemon}}'' drawing kit and [[Yoshi]] camera, totaling a run time of 20 minutes.
'''''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''''' is a Japan-only educational video starring [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]] in their own separate adventures. Its purpose is to teach Japanese children {{wp|Kanji|kanji}} (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing alongside the two syllabic {{wp|Kana|kana}} scripts, which are learned by children first, followed by the kanji). The film begins with two short stories featuring Mario and Kirby respectively, with still pictures on the left and kanji transcriptions on the right. It then goes over the kanji learned and has advertisements for a ''{{wp|Doraemon}}'' drawing kit and [[Yoshi]] camera, totaling a run time of 20 minutes.


Due to its obscurity, copies of the film can be extremely hard to find, especially outside of Japan. It was released for VHS in 1993 by [[Shogakukan]]. In addition to [[Nintendo]], [[HAL Labs|HAL Laboratory, Inc.]] is included in the copyrights because of the use of ''Kirby'' characters. The video is narrated by {{wp|Mayumi Tanaka}}, who also voices the characters.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120326111108/http://www.a-suma.com/video/mkmv.htm Kikaim] (Archived version from March 2012)</ref> Notably, this is the first piece of official media in which Kirby is given a voice. It is also the only time [[Wario]] appears in an anime.
Due to its obscurity, copies of the film can be extremely hard to find, especially outside of Japan. It was released for VHS in 1993 by [[Shogakukan]]. In addition to [[Nintendo]], [[HAL Labs|HAL Laboratory, Inc.]] is included in the copyrights because of the use of ''Kirby'' characters. The video is narrated by {{wp|Mayumi Tanaka}}, who also voices the characters.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120326111108/http://www.a-suma.com/video/mkmv.htm Kikaim] (Archived version from March 2012)</ref> Notably, this is the first piece of official media in which Kirby is given a voice. It is also the only time [[Wario]] appears in an anime.
==''Super Mario Story''==
 
スーパーマリオものガたり(Sūpā Mario Monogatari, lit. "'''''Super Mario Story'''''") is the ''Super Mario'' segment of the video.
==''Super Mario Monogatari''==
''Super Mario Monogatari'' is the ''Super Mario'' segment of the video.


The treasure of a certain school has been pilfered by the "mysterious thief W". [[Princess Peach]] tells this news to Mario, who realizes that the thief is likely Wario. Mario searches for the thief in his [[Kart]], but runs into several forest insects from ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', including an [[Ant]], a [[Beebee]], and a [[Battle Beetle]]. This causes Mario to crash his Kart into a lake. After grabbing a [[Carrot]] and transforming into [[Bunny Mario]], Mario leaps into the air and encounters Wario in his plane, the [[Bulldog]]. Wario reveals himself by taking off the mask over his eyes, and proceeds to fire at Mario using the Bulldog, causing him to fall back down. Untroubled by Wario's taunts, Mario uses a stick of bamboo to launch himself back into the sky and punch the Bulldog, much to Wario's dismay. Mario recovers the lost treasure, which is revealed to be a box full of comic books, and shows it to Princess Peach, having saved the day.
The treasure of a certain school has been pilfered by the "mysterious thief W". [[Princess Peach]] tells this news to Mario, who realizes that the thief is likely Wario. Mario searches for the thief in his [[Kart]], but runs into several forest insects from ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', including an [[Ant]], a [[Beebee]], and a [[Battle Beetle]]. This causes Mario to crash his Kart into a lake. After grabbing a [[Carrot]] and transforming into [[Bunny Mario]], Mario leaps into the air and encounters Wario in his plane, the [[Bulldog]]. Wario reveals himself by taking off the mask over his eyes, and proceeds to fire at Mario using the Bulldog, causing him to fall back down. Untroubled by Wario's taunts, Mario uses a stick of bamboo to launch himself back into the sky and punch the Bulldog, much to Wario's dismay. Mario recovers the lost treasure, which is revealed to be a box full of comic books, and shows it to Princess Peach, having saved the day.
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==''Kirby of the Stars''==
==''Hoshi no Kirby''==
星のカービィ (Hoshi no Kābī, lit. "'''''Kirby of the Stars'''''") is the ''Kirby'' segment of the video. It shares its name with the name of the overall ''Kirby'' franchise in Japan.
''Hoshi no Kirby'' is the ''Kirby'' segment of the video. It shares its name with the name of the overall ''Kirby'' franchise in Japan.
 
Kirby finds a lost puppy, whose mother has disappeared. Kirby soon concludes that the mother is in the castle of his rival, [[King Dedede]], and sets off to find the dog's parent.  However, as it turns out, King Dedede was simply helping by putting a bandage on the mother's hurt paw. Kirby sighs, and the group has a big feast together in celebration of the mother's return.
 
==Names in other languages==
===''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''===
{{foreign names
|Jap=マリオ・カービィ 名作ビデオ
|JapR=Mario Kābī Meisaku Bideo
|JapM=Mario Kirby Masterpiece Video
|JapC=<ref name="Mario Kirby Meisaku Video">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=F8AAZ-zSQTA&t=0s Mario & Kirby Masterpiece Video マリオ・カービィ 名作ビデオ Japanese 1st Grader Kanji Study Video 1080p 60fps]</ref>
}}
 
===''Super Mario Story''===
{{foreign names
|Jap=スーパーマリオものがたり
|JapR=Sūpā Mario Monogatari
|JapM=Super Mario Story
|JapC=<ref name="Mario Kirby Meisaku Video"/>
}}


Kirby finds a lost puppy, whose mother has disappeared. Kirby soon concludes that the mother is in the castle of his rival, [[King Dedede]], and sets off to find the dog's parent.  However, as it turns out, King Dedede was simply helping by putting a bandage on the mother's hurt paw. Kirby sighs, and the group has a big feast together in celebration of the mother's return. {{br}}
===''Hoshi no Kirby''===
{{foreign names
|Jap=星のカービィ
|JapR=Hoshi no Kābī
|JapM=Kirby of the Stars
|JapC=<ref name="Mario Kirby Meisaku Video"/>
}}


==References==
==References==

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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Box art of Mario Kirby Meisaku Video
The box of Mario Kirby Meisaku Video

Mario Kirby Meisaku Video is a Japan-only educational video starring Mario and Kirby in their own separate adventures. Its purpose is to teach Japanese children kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing alongside the two syllabic kana scripts, which are learned by children first, followed by the kanji). The film begins with two short stories featuring Mario and Kirby respectively, with still pictures on the left and kanji transcriptions on the right. It then goes over the kanji learned and has advertisements for a Doraemon drawing kit and Yoshi camera, totaling a run time of 20 minutes.

Due to its obscurity, copies of the film can be extremely hard to find, especially outside of Japan. It was released for VHS in 1993 by Shogakukan. In addition to Nintendo, HAL Laboratory, Inc. is included in the copyrights because of the use of Kirby characters. The video is narrated by Mayumi Tanaka, who also voices the characters.[1] Notably, this is the first piece of official media in which Kirby is given a voice. It is also the only time Wario appears in an anime.

Super Mario Monogatari[edit]

Super Mario Monogatari is the Super Mario segment of the video.

The treasure of a certain school has been pilfered by the "mysterious thief W". Princess Peach tells this news to Mario, who realizes that the thief is likely Wario. Mario searches for the thief in his Kart, but runs into several forest insects from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, including an Ant, a Beebee, and a Battle Beetle. This causes Mario to crash his Kart into a lake. After grabbing a Carrot and transforming into Bunny Mario, Mario leaps into the air and encounters Wario in his plane, the Bulldog. Wario reveals himself by taking off the mask over his eyes, and proceeds to fire at Mario using the Bulldog, causing him to fall back down. Untroubled by Wario's taunts, Mario uses a stick of bamboo to launch himself back into the sky and punch the Bulldog, much to Wario's dismay. Mario recovers the lost treasure, which is revealed to be a box full of comic books, and shows it to Princess Peach, having saved the day.

  • Title

    Title

  • The video shows the viewer how to read kanji

    The video shows the viewer how to read kanji

  • Princess Peach approaches Mario

    Princess Peach approaches Mario

  • Mario recognizes the "mysterious thief W" as Wario

    Mario recognizes the "mysterious thief W" as Wario

  • Mario drives his Kart

    Mario drives his Kart

  • Mario runs into an Ant, a Beebee, and a Battle Beetle

    Mario runs into an Ant, a Beebee, and a Battle Beetle

  • Mario's Kart spins out of control

    Mario's Kart spins out of control

  • Mario's Kart crashes into a lake

    Mario's Kart crashes into a lake

  • Bunny Mario encounters Wario

    Bunny Mario encounters Wario

  • Wario fires at Bunny Mario

    Wario fires at Bunny Mario

  • Bunny Mario prepares to launch himself using bamboo

    Bunny Mario prepares to launch himself using bamboo

  • Bunny Mario defeats Wario

    Bunny Mario defeats Wario

  • Mario shows the comic books to Princess Peach

    Mario shows the comic books to Princess Peach

Hoshi no Kirby[edit]

Hoshi no Kirby is the Kirby segment of the video. It shares its name with the name of the overall Kirby franchise in Japan.

Kirby finds a lost puppy, whose mother has disappeared. Kirby soon concludes that the mother is in the castle of his rival, King Dedede, and sets off to find the dog's parent. However, as it turns out, King Dedede was simply helping by putting a bandage on the mother's hurt paw. Kirby sighs, and the group has a big feast together in celebration of the mother's return.

Names in other languages[edit]

Mario Kirby Meisaku Video[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マリオ・カービィ 名作ビデオ[2]
Mario Kābī Meisaku Bideo 		Mario Kirby Masterpiece Video

Super Mario Story[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スーパーマリオものがたり[2]
Sūpā Mario Monogatari 		Super Mario Story

Hoshi no Kirby[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 星のカービィ[2]
Hoshi no Kābī 		Kirby of the Stars

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kikaim (Archived version from March 2012)
  2. ^ a b c Mario & Kirby Masterpiece Video マリオ・カービィ 名作ビデオ Japanese 1st Grader Kanji Study Video 1080p 60fps

External links[edit]

Mario Kirby Meisaku Video coverage on other NIWA wikis:
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