Mary O.
- "Mary" redirects here. For the historical figure in Mario's Time Machine, see Mary Todd Lincoln.
Mary O., known as Mashiko (ましこ Mashiko) in Japanese and British English texts, is the manual's guide in Super Mario Maker. She can be spoken to at any time by tapping the green manual icon on the game menu. The game's manual was also accesible online on the official website before the site was repurposed for Super Mario Maker 2.[1] Her role is to assist the player and share information about the game's content. Her appearance is that of a young female with blue eyes and dark hair, and a headset on. She also wears a pink shirt, and a black vest with Mario's emblem. Mary O.'s name is a deliberate pun on an alternate pronunciation of Mario's name. Her Japanese name, Mashiko, is a play on "Mario".
A March 2016 update allows players to play as Mary O. in a construction outfit through the Costume Mario power-up. To unlock the costume, players have to clear the special Event Course created after her, titled "Mary O.'s Lunch Break". There are also special Event Courses created by her ranging back to October 2015, though those do not involve her costume. If the player taps on Mary O.'s face on the Wii U GamePad's User Info page, she will appear shocked.
A series of online comics starring her and Yamamura, titled Super Mario Maker: Crash Course, were released on the official Super Mario Maker website. The comics reveal some bits of her personality, most notably the fact that she is an incessant Yoshi fangirl.
While Mary O. does not return in Super Mario Maker 2, her role is fulfilled by another apprentice of Yamamura's named Nina.
Profiles
Super Mario Maker online comics
- This go-gettin' gal is fun and friendly. She also knows EVERYTHING about how to play Super Mario Maker! But when it comes to actually creating fun courses, well..." (Episode 1~3)
- "This go-gettin' gal is fun and friendly. She also knows EVERYTHING about how to play Super Mario Maker! But when it comes to actually creating fun courses, well...thanks to Yamamura's helpful tips, she's getting pretty good!" (Episode 4~7)
- "This go-gettin' gal is fun and friendly. She also knows EVERYTHING about how to play Super Mario Maker! And when it comes to actually creating fun courses, well...thanks to Yamamura's helpful tips, she's a pro!" (Bonus Episode 1)
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
- Digital manual description: "Fondly referred to by her peers as "everyone's older sister," Mary has a lot to teach you about Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS. She knows just about everything there is to know about the game, but when it comes to actually making courses... Well, she hasn't had a lot of hands-on experience!"
Gallery
Costume Mario sprite of Mary O.
Mary O. assembling a Goomba Tower
Mary O. hammering on a Bill Blaster
Mary O. laying inside a Warp Pipe
Mary O. riding a Lakitu's Cloud
Mary O. pulling up a Flagpole
Mary O. lifting up a Thwomp
Mary O. smiling
Mary O. in shock
Mary O. being sad
Mary O. looking to the side
Mary O. getting frozen
Mary O. with glasses and gauze mask
Mary O. spelling "love"
New Year greeting card printable from Nintendo Kids Space
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ましこ[?] Mashiko |
Mashiko | |
| Dutch | Mashiko[?] | - | |
| German | Mashiko[?] | - | |
| Italian | Mashiko[?] | - | |
| Korean | 예자[2] Yeja |
Influenced by 子 (ko) in Japanese female given names, "자" (子, ja) was commonly used in Korean old women's names. | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Mashiko[?] | - |
Trivia
- According to Nintendo of Japan, Mary O.'s Mystery Mushroom costume's voice is shared with Yu Ayasaki from Daigasso! Band Bros. P, who also appears as a costume.[3]
References
- ^ Super Mario Maker game's manual (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine)
- ^ [1]
- ^ https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/710719247207366656
