As shown in both Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time and Yoshi's Island DS, Mario and Peach have known each other since childhood. When Peach threw tantrums as a child, Baby Mario would help calm her down. Mario and Peach were destined star children kidnapped by Kamek and saved by Yoshi. Back then, they would have playdates and go on adventures together. The comic "Warios Weihnachtsmärchen," published in the German Club Nintendo magazine, reveals that they spent their graduation ball in school together.
As they grew older, Mario began to rescue Peach from Bowser and other enemies. For almost every rescue, Peach would reward Mario with a kiss, cake, or both. However, in Super Princess Peach, the roles are reversed in which Peach rescues Mario from Bowser. She also sent Toad to look for Mario in Luigi's Mansion. Peach is also a playable character in Super Mario 3D World who helps Mario save the Sprixie Princesses, with her taking the initiative and having Mario follow her. She is shown to play sports with Mario in multiple spin-offs such as Mario Golf and Mario Tennis, with both having them as team members occasionally.
Numerous games, alternate media and supplemental material depict Mario and Peach as having mutual romantic affection for each other as well as a friendship. In Mario Party 5, Peach and Mario are referred to as "Cutest Couple." Their Mario Party DS team name is "Fan Favorites," referencing their popularity in real life. Mario Party 8, on the other hand, has their team name merely as "Power Players." They also share good chemistry together as "buddy players" in Mario Superstar Baseball and Mario Super Sluggers. In the official guide of Yoshi's Island DS, the description for Baby Mario and Baby Peach: Dynamic Duo mentions the "romantic entanglements" in their adult lives, while the official Mario Kart: Double Dash!! guide reads, "Aw, isn’t that cute? Mario and Peach are together again." Adding onto their affection, Mario is shown to occasionally blush madly or be put into a daze when Peach kisses him. Their relationship was also rank at '100%' in artwork for Mario Party Advance. In one of the animated LINE stickers from "Super Mario's Relaxing Life" there is one where Mario and Peach are sitting together watching the sunset, they get closer and a heart goes over them. Another animated LINE sticker shows them dancing together.
LINE sticker of Mario and Peach.
The duo can occasionally be seen in posts and even merchandise related to Valentine's Day from Nintendo.[1][1] In the first Paper Mario, one of the Toads tells Mario to take Peach on a date to Shooting Star Summit, and Rosalina refers to Peach as Mario's "Special One" in Super Mario Galaxy, with the two seen holding hands toward the ending of the game. In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Peach calls Mario her "knight in shining armor." Mario Power Tennis even goes as far as showing Mario himself telling Peach of his love for her in Peach's victory scene, which she responds to with a smile and a blown kiss. Mario proceeds to swoon. In Mario's victory scene in Mario Power Tennis, Peach gives him a small kiss on his cheek, which brings excitement to the plumber. Early comics such as Super Mario Adventures even have Peach dreaming of a marriage with Mario, as well as showing her give him a kiss on the cheek. An interview from an Nintendo Power even implies that Peach is Mario's girlfriend.[2] The official European Mario website even lists Peach as Mario's girlfriend[citation needed].
Mario proposing to Peach in a German ad
With the mention of weddings, Japanese wedding certificates featuring the duo were made to promote Super Mario Odyssey[3]. The papers depict Peach kissing Mario. Furthermore, wedding cards featuring their renders from said game come with the registration papers. German and Korean advertisement also made content of Mario proposing to Peach or imply the duo were marrying within the story. This did occur, as Mario proposed alongside Bowser in the ending cutscene. However, Mario and Peach never married in Odyssey. Rather, Mario attempts to stop Bowser from forcing a marriage between himself and Peach.
Despite all of this, in the second episode of Send your Letters to Mario, he only refers to Peach as one of his friends. Super Mario Odyssey also has Peach refuse to accept either Mario and Bowser due to their behavior. She does forgive Mario later, though, likely due to less stress put forth on her end. It is shown there are mutual feelings between the pair despite the failed proposal, but a romantic relationship has not formed as of yet.
Send Your Letters to Mario Episode 2!
Princess Peach may also occasionally be portrayed as Mario's assistant for the Dr. Mario series. While not appearing in-game, promotional art will have her adorn a pink nurse's uniform. She will also occasionally be seen handing out pills or interacting with Mario. With the recent title of Dr Mario World, Peach is now a fellow doctor working alongside Mario.
Both characters are playable in Super Smash Bros. In several character descriptions for their trophies, they make reference to Mario rescuing Peach and their implied romance. Princess Peach's end card in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate goes further, with both Mario and Peach in their white alts being wedded by Robin. Princess Daisy's also depicts them posing together alongside Daisy herself. In Bowser's, he is shown kidnapping Mario, with Peach calling out for him. The duo also fight together representing the following Spirits: Peach (Wedding), Pauline, Geno, Wanda, MC Ballyhoo & Big Top, Mario (Mario Tennis Aces), and Dice Block.
Moments[]
Super Mario Bros.
Mario saves Princess Peach for the first time.
Peach's sprite is shorter than Mario's if he still has a power-up.
Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA)
Mario dreams of going on an adventure with Princess Peach, Luigi, and Toad.
This likely later inspired Super Mario 3D World, due to all the same characters being playable there.
Super Mario Bros. 3
Mario rescues Peach once again in this game, as she jokes with him a bit in the ending.
Super Mario World
Princess Peach kisses Mario for the first time, causing Mario to blush.
After the events of the game, Mario, Peach, and their friends decide to go on a vacation.
As they are traveling, Mario and Yoshi let the princess ride on Yoshi's back.
Both characters thank the player alongside the Yoshis.
Super Mario All-Stars
Peach rushes into Mario's arms after being rescued.
Once again, Peach kisses Mario. Depending on which mode is picked, Mario may either only be blushing, have heart eyes, or adorn multiple kiss marks on his face.
Super Mario RPG
Mario attempts to save Peach from Bowser at the beginning of the game, with Peach giving him hints on what to do.
Peach is one of Mario's party members.
Peach kisses Mario if he successfully collects all the wedding items.
Peach refers to Mario as her "knight in shining armor."
Super Mario 64
Peach invites Mario to the castle in order to have cake together.
Peach recognizes Mario saved her and proceeds to give him a kiss on the nose.
She states to the Toads that they will be making a cake for him. This is the first time Peach has had cake as a reward for Mario.
A post-credits image shows the cake itself with miniature Mario and Peach figurines,
Paper Mario
Peach invites Mario and Luigi to a party at the beginning of the game.
Mario heads straight to Peach in order to have quiet time with her, but not before Bowser crashes the party.
Princess Peach relies important information to Mario via Twink.
Peach can also send badges she finds to him.
Peach has a photo of Mario she gets embarrassed when asked about.
Princess Peach wishes for Mario's safety at multiple points in the game.
During the finale fight with Bowser, Peach helps Mario thanks to the power of the Star Spirits.
After Bowser is defeated, Peach decides to throw both a party and parade for Mario.
When talking to some of the Toads around the party, one states that Mario should ask Peach out on a date already.
The game ends with Mario and Peach watching the fireworks together at Mario's house.
Luigi's Mansion
Toad states that he was sent by Princess Peach to check up on Mario in the mansion.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Event 19 has the player, Mario, defend Peach from Bowser for a minute.
In event 35, Dr. Mario and Nurse Peach attempt to do a check-up on Luigi. As Luigi, the player must defeat the duo to clear the challenge.
Daisy's trophy describes her as being "Luigi's answer to Mario’s Peach."
Super Mario Sunshine
Mario, Peach, and Toadsworth go on vacation together.
Peach tries to defend Mario in court.
Mario and Peach watch the sunset together after the Shadow Mario incidents.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Mario, Luigi, and Bowser leave for the Beanbean Kingdom in order to retrieve Princess Peach's voice.
After it is revealed that Peach was safe all along, Mario and Luigi escort Peach around the Beanbean Kingdom.
Throughout this, Peach may be kidnapped, causing the brothers to go rescue her.
Mario has his brother disguise as Peach in order to swap the real one with Luigi.
After Peach is rescued once more, she kisses Mario, causing him to blush madly and swoon.
Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door
Princess Peach invites Mario to go on a treasure hunt together via letter. She also sends him the Magical Map.
Peach sends e-mails with important information to Mario thanks to the TEC-XX.
Mario is forced to fight a possessed Peach. This is only temporary due to the Shadow Queen deducing Peach as being too weak and Mario eventually defeating her.
Vivian states that Mario and Peach make a good couple.
Mario Power Tennis
During Mario's victory scene, Peach gives Mario a kiss on the cheek and even says "I love you" to him.
During Peach's victory scene, Mario straight up tells Peach that he loves her, which she responds to with a smile and a blown kiss, making Mario swoon.
Super Mario 64 DS
During the end of the game, Peach only gives Mario a kiss on the nose and not the others.
Super Princess Peach
Peach goes on an adventure to rescue Mario, Luigi, and several Toads.
Once she frees Mario, she rushes into his arms, going as far as pushing his brother away.
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Peach, Mario, and Luigi are revealed to have been childhood friends who had play dates together.
Super Mario Galaxy
Peach invites Mario to the Star Festival.
Mario cooperates with Rosalina and the Lumas for the sole purpose of rescuing Peach.
When talking to Rosalina, she will refer to Peach as Mario's 'special one.'
Mario holds hands with Peach as they escape from Bowser and the blackhole.
Mario and Peach wake up together after a giant Supernova occurs.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
In the ending of the game, Mario offers his arm to Peach as they enter the hot air balloon. Luigi lets Mario and Peach into his balloon but is accidentally left behind.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Lubba will refer to Peach as Mario's 'special one.'
Super Mario 3D Land
After releasing Peach from her ropes, the duo dance together.
Mario carries Princess Peach home.
At the ending of the game, there are two endings. One being with Mario, the other being with Luigi. When Mario carries Peach to the castle, there is a heart that will appear while if you rescue her as Luigi, there is no heart that appears.
They are both sitting close together in a tree. In the ending with Luigi, no heart will appear and they are not sitting as close.
Super Mario 3D World
Mario, Peach, Luigi, and Toad are shown celebrating a festival together.
The quartet cooperate together throughout the game.
When Peach goes after Bowser, Mario is the first to follow behind her.
In some 8-bit sprites found throughout the game, Mario and Peach ones may be shown together.
Later on for the Switch port, amiibos of Cat Mario & Cat Peach were released together.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
Peach's final smash trophy has both Mario and Luigi fall asleep next to her.
Giga Bowser's trophy displays Peach pushing Mario away in order to defeat Bowser herself.
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Peach noticeably gets a bit jealous and pulls Mario closer to her when he gets a bit shy and blushes around Paper Peach.
Peach and Paper Peach give their respective Mario's a kiss.
Peach says Mario is caring, especially to Luigi.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
When Peach goes to the ground with her parasol, Mario will hold Peach's hand, causing Rabbid Peach to get jealous and interrupt them.
In the "Phantom's Theme", the Phantom sings the lyric "Oh, what does Peach see in him?" while ripping up a picture of them together.
Super Mario Odyssey
Peach calls for Mario as he is knocked back by Bowser's hat.
Similar to 3D World, sprites of the duo can be found in hidden locations together.
When Mario falls asleep due to inactivity, he may occasionally mutter 'Princess' and 'Princess Peach' in his sleep.
Mario is able to wear a Princess Peach bridal gown when using Peach's Odyssey amiibo.
In the English version, the description makes mention of the replica having to be altered in order for Mario to wear it.
When talking to Luigi in the costume or any of the other wedding outfits, he will make the presumption that Mario is getting married, before realizing his brother is only wearing the outfit for fun.
After Mario, Peach, and Bowser escape to the Moon, Mario walks towards Peach to likely either propose or begin a romantic relationship with her, but Bowser pushes Mario away and hands the princess flowers, causing Mario to freak out.
Both Mario and Bowser attempt to impress- or propose- to Peach with flowers, which ends up overwhelming her and causing her to turn them away, much to their disappointment.
When Peach arrives on the Odyssey, she calms down and then tells Mario to come back home with her. He immediately cheers up and takes off towards the Odyssey with Bowser following; Mario jumps on Bowser, leaving him stranded.
Peach can be found exploring the several kingdoms by Mario. When talked to, she will give Mario a moon, showing that she forgives for what happened on the moon.
During said animation, she will wink at Mario.
When Mario is in range, she will begin to wave at him.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
When defeating classic mode as Peach, her congratulations screen shows her and Mario getting married, with Robin as the priest.
Super Mario Maker 2
Mario, Toadette, and several other Toads build Princess Peach a new castle.
After Undodog accidentally erases the whole thing, the team get back to work to rebuild it.
Peach kisses Mario as thanks.
After the main story mode, Peach creates a Builder level for Mario.
Luigi's Mansion 3
Mario and Peach are seen sitting next to each other on the bus during the opening cutscene.
After Luigi rescues Mario, he refuses to escape and leads Luigi to rescue Peach, and when he finds her imprisoned in a painting, he is devastated, crying in despair for her. When Luigi catches up to him, Mario pleads with him to do something and free her if he is talked to.
Dr. Mario World
Mario and Peach are both fellow doctors trying to stop the viruses, with Peach working to save her subjects.
Paper Mario: The Origami King
In the Graffiti Underground area, there is some graffiti on the wall that shows Mario and Peach together.
Mario Golf: Super Rush
Mario holds Peach’s hand before the game begins in the opening cutscene.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
During a cutscene, Mario and Peach nod at each other, with Peach helping Mario jump up to reach Beep-0.
During the beach party cutscene you unlock after completing DJ Cheep Tuna's side quest, Mario and Peach can be seen dancing together, with Mario making Peach giggle.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
When they first meet, Peach is slightly entranced by Mario running toward her but she snaps out of her implied trance and throws the intruder down to the ground.
Peach is excited when she meets Mario, since she hasn't seen a human since she was a little girl.
After Peach gives Mario a demonstration of the training course, Mario is in awe and shock of what she did.
When Mario throws up after eating another Super Mushroom during the training montage, Peach gently pats his back.
During Mario's more successful and final run of the training course, Peach wakes up from a nap and is shocked and happy to see Mario almost make it. When he is about to make it to the flagpole, he loses concentration and smirks at Peach, thus making him fall into the jaws of a dummy Piranha Plant.
After the final run, Peach comforts Mario and lets him go on her journey. He says that it was to make him feel better, which Peach (who was embarrassed) at first denies, but asks if it was working.
During the walk and right before Toad joins them, Peach asks Mario if he's nervous which he admits a small bit.
At the Fire Flower Field scene, Peach asks Mario if he was thinking about Luigi and reminds him that they are going to save him, which makes Mario beam up with happiness and relief.
During said scene, Mario and Peach discuss her origins and come to the idea that she could possibly be from his world. As Mario looks from the stars and at Peach, she looks back at Mario and smiles. The two gazed lovingly at each other and then look at the stars again, most likely knowing that the moment was awkward.
When the trio meet Cranky Kong, he denies the request to use the Great Kong Army but then challenges Mario to fight Donkey Kong. Peach and Mario have a very short argument about Mario's tactics, but Peach allows Mario to challenge D.K.
Before the fight between Mario and D.K. begins, Peach gives Mario a nod of approval.
During the fight, Peach becomes increasing worried with Mario being beaten to a pulp and then becomes excited that Mario wins. She also admits that Mario looks adorable with his Cat Suit.
After the fight, Peach is seen giving Mario an ice pack on his cheek and the two discuss Mario's tenacity and strong will before Donkey Kong interrupts the moment.
On the Rainbow Road, Mario and Peach have a conversation about Mario's world and he offers to buy Peach a pet turtle if she comes to Brooklynn, before Donkey Kong interrupts the moment believing that this was Mario's flirting.
After the Koopa General's blue shell attack causes Mario and Donkey Kong to fall off the Rainbow Road, Peach, Toad, and Cranky Kong are devastated by this. Peach also screams, "NO!! No, Mario!"
Peach expresses sadness when she tells the Toad General that she lost the Kong Army and that Mario was believed to be dead.
During the crashed wedding scene, Mario and Peach are seen embracing and holding hands.
And during Bowser's view through the ice, there is a heart around them.
When Mario stands up to Bowser in Brooklyn, Peach smiles when he tells the Koopa King that he was told "You just don't know when to quit." before by her. She also tells Mario to use the Super Star when she uses a Koopa shell to get it to him.
When Mario and Luigi are believed to be burned by Bowser's fire breath, Peach screams, "NO!!" in fear before it is revealed that the brothers used the Super Star to become invincible.
When Peach shrinks Bowser with a Mini Mushroom, she giggles in response to when Mario reminded her that he'd get her a pet turtle and says, "Not bad, mustache."
During Brooklyn's congratulations of the Mario Brothers, Peach gives Mario two thumbs up.
Quotes[]
“Oh Mario! You came to the party to see me! You're so sweet! Thank you!♥”
— Princess Peach, Paper Mario
“Mario! The power of the Stars is restored to the castle...and it's all thanks to you! Thank you, Mario! We have to do something special for you.”
— Princess Peach, Super Mario 64
“You wouldn’t leave me here all alone, would you, Mario? Let me catch up to you before you get to the bank!”
— Princess Peach, Fortune Street
“Looks like I need to start picking some flowers for your victory bouquet, Princess Peach!”
— Mario, Fortune Street
“Wow, an invitation from Peach! I'll head out right away. I hope she can wait for me!”
— Mario, Super Mario 64 Manual
“Oh, yes, she'll still give me a little smoochie-smoochie right on the nose. [...] She say, 'Oh, Mario, even when you're little, you're very cute!'”
— Mario, Nintendo World New York
“Mario: PPPRRRIIINNNCEEESSS...! [Sundenly got flipped onto his back by Peach.] Ow... Princess! I- [screams and cries in agony] Peach: Wait! Release him. [The Toad Guards released Mario] Peach: Are you...? (gasps, excitedly) HE'S A HUMAN! I mean, you ARE a human, right? It's just you're so small. Mario: Hey! Peach: Wait, wait, wait, Let's go back; where did you come from? Mario: Uh, me and my little brother, Luigi... we fell down this pipe, and now he's lost... somewhere in the Dark Lands! Peach: Then it's only a matter of time until he's captured by Bowser. But you're in luck — I'm on my way to stop him. Mario: Well, take me with you. Peach: This guy's a lunatic. A psycho. He will eat you for breakfast. He won't even notice it probably, because you are very, very small. Mario: You know what? Make fun of me all you want, but you're gonna help me find my brother. ...Please? Peach: Okay, let's see what you're made of. Mario: Is that a 'yes'? Peach: No. That's a 'Let's see what you're made of'.”
— Peach's and Mario's first love encounter and meeting with each other, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
“Peach: Well... we have a long journey ahead of us, mustache. Mario: But I didn't make it. Peach: You almost did. No one gets it right away. Mario: How many tries did it take you? Peach: Oh, SO Many! I was not good at it. Worse than you. Mario: You got it right away, didn't you? Peach: I got it right away, but I grew up here. Mario: Okay, now you're just trying to make me feel better. Peach: No, no... Is it working? Mario: A little bit, yeah.”
— Peach finally deciding to take Mario with her, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
“Peach: That was incredible! He kept beating you senseless and you just kept getting back up? You just don't know when to quit! Mario: Huh. I never thought of that as a good thing. Peach: It's a great thing! Mario: Thanks.”
— Peach praising Mario's tendency of never giving up after the latter defeats Donkey Kong.
“Peach: Is there anything like this in your world? Mario: What?! Peach: (louder) Is there anything like this in your world? Mario: (laughs) Oh no. We don't drive on rainbows. Peach: What are you gonna tell me next? That the turtles aren't evil? Mario: No, no. They're usually pets! Peach: No way! Mario: Eh, come to Brooklyn, I'll buy you a turtle! Peach: (giggles) Maybe I will.”
— Mario and Peach on the Rainbow Road, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Fanon[]
Mareach is one of the most popular ships in the Super Mario series, Super Smash Bros., and video games in general. The ship is so recognized that real life weddings have used the two characters as wedding toppers. The default outfits of the pair are also a fairly common couples outfit for Halloween and conventions. As of now, on AO3, there are around 1,070 fan fics featuring the pairing.
Their relationship in fandom is typically portrayed in a lighthearted manner. However, fans may sometimes aim more towards a grimdark tone with the relationship. In these instances, the pair may be drawn more realistically or add adult subjects to the ship despite no canon evidence pointing towards such content. Game theorists may also go further and state that Peach is cheating on Mario or the other way around despite their relationship only implying romantic feelings in-canon.
Fanart will usually portray Peach kissing Mario on the nose or head in reference to her reward for Mario being as such. The duo may also bake cakes together as well. After the first trailer of Odyssey was released, art of the pair getting hitched had dramatically increased due to Princess Peach and Mario's wedding designs. Outfit swaps in which Princess Peach wears Mario's overalls or the reverse are also commonplace.
When the fan blog SupperMarioBroth posted information on Mario Picross, fans enjoyed Princess Peach's plumber design from the game's comic. They proceeded to make fanart of her and Mario co-working together. However, art depicting Mario as a prince instead also increased as well. The concept of roleswapping with the duo, while not new, has dramatically grown.
Fanfiction will usually have Mario proposing to Peach. If the author wishes to add drama, either Peach or Mario will be kidnapped, with the latter saving them. While rare, some stories may have Mario and Peach raising children together as a nuclear family. Whether Peach stays as a royal or not depends on the circumstances. Nonetheless, their fan-children typically will have Peach's blonde hair and Mario's nose in most stories and art.
The Super Smash Bros fandom, when including Dr. Mario, contains seventy fics. Super Mario, on the other hand, has at least eight hundred stories. AO3 has one hundred and seventy-seven of the pair. Multiple DeviantArt groups, such as 'Mario-x-Peach-Fans' and 'TheMarioXPeachClub' pay tribute to the pairing.
The 1993 film adaption titled Super Mario Bros. does not feature Peach, thus meaning Mario and Peach never met in the film's universe.
While Baby Mario and Baby Luigi were able to walk in Partners in Time, Baby Peach is still dependent on a stroller. Despite this, she can ride a go-kart and a motorcycle in the Mario Kart series.
Included with Mario Picross, a short manga illustrated by Benimaru Itoh was made. In it, Peach is also a plumber alongside Mario and Luigi.
Mario Kart 8 features metallic and furry-costumed counterparts of the duo. When including their baby versions, this results in them both having the most playable character slots.
In 2018, Nintendo released official Mario Odyssey themed plushies with the duo in their wedding outfits from the same game.
In the Bayonetta series, the title character can wear a Princess Peach costume that comes with a Mario plushie keychain.
Mario and Peach leaning for a kiss.
In Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land, Mario steals a golden Peach statue from Wario.
Both characters are featured as costumes in the Tekken series. Said costumes are exclusive to Nintendo consoles only.
The issue Super Mario in The Night of Horror (Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens) from the German Club Nintendo magazine not only has the pair sharing an apartment, but they also lean in for a kiss. Princess Peach later ends up becoming possessed by the demon Abigor.
With the later line of "Your mother scrubs toliets in Hell" and multiple references to pop culture horror character, this appears to be a reference to 1973's Exorcist.
In the form of textures or photos, both characters have appeared as easter eggs in the Legend of Zelda. Specifically, both were in the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina in Time. Peach also appears in Link's Awakening.
The duo are both costumes in the Fatal Frame series. Mario's overalls and hat are worn by Mio in Fatal Frame 2 and Peach's dress is in Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir.
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