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Wahoo! It's time to discuss the production story of a previously considered lost piece of Mario, anime, and cinema history!
"The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach" marks the first time Mario and pals made their appearance on the big screen and marked the first-ever video game adaptation to film!
Directed by the legendary Masami Hata with Art Direction by the equally legendary Yukio Abe, this Mario movie is the definition of a Hidden Gem.

Musical tracks in this episode:
"Dokidoki Do It! Bishi to Bashi to Rock`n Roll Gakkou Hen" - Mirai Doji
"Mario the Great" - Toshiyuki Kimori
"Mario Walk" - Toshiyuki Kimori
"Dance With Mario" - Toshiyuki Kimori
"Dream Dream Dream" - Toshiyuki Kimori
*Based on original music by Koji Kondo, Nintendo.

Link to Kineko Video's restoration:

https://youtu.be/vzlZy9zpw0Q?si=zEf7eH76UERnr7rv