About “Super Mario-kun”
The Mario media franchise extends beyond video games into other forms of media. Mario and related themes appear in television shows, anime, films, comics, manga, merchandise, and musical performances. The franchise has expanded its presence through various entertainment formats, reaching a wide audience outside of gaming. Its characters and concepts are featured in different creative works, demonstrating the broad appeal of the Mario brand. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.