Summary
A couple ofSuper Mariofans have shared a look at their incredible Mario and Luigi cosplay they made to wear to a convention. As two of the most recognizable characters in gaming, Mario and Luigi often gain the attention of cosplayers. However, this latest Mario and Luigi cosplay caught the attention of theSuper Mariocommunity online thanks to the gamers' incredible likeness to the red and green-capped plumbers.
Since his introduction as “Jumpman” in the originalDonkey Kong, Mario has become instantly recognizable to both die-hard fans and non-gamers over the years. The character has appeared in hundreds of games, from classic mainlineSuper Mariotitles likeSuper Mario Sunshineto numerous spin-offs, such as theMario Partygames. In addition, Mario’s brother Luigi has featured in many of the adventures, even earning his own series intheLuigi’s Mansiongames. As plumbers, the brother duo might not wear the most flamboyant outfits, but their overalls have become iconic to the fandom.
Recently, a Reddit user known as KiritoUW2024 showcased pictures of their incredible tribute to theSuper Mariobrothers. Fittingly, the gamer revealed that the cosplay involved them and their brother, and the similarity to the in-game characters was striking. Both cosplayers wore the iconic overalls and white gloves of the plumbers. In addition, they had corresponding green and red shirts and hats to match Mario and Luigi. Both KiritoUW2024 and his brother also had dark hair and mustaches. The Reddit user’s brother was even slightly taller, reflecting the slight height difference seen betweenMario and Luigi in the games.
Super Mario Fans' Impressive Mario and Luigi Cosplay
When posting the cosplay to Reddit, KiritoUW2024 gave more details about creating the designs. According to the cosplayer, the green overalls for Luigi were custom-made, while the red pair for Mario came from Amazon. In the comments, they noted that they even got to show off the outfits to Charles Martinet, thelegendary voice of Marioand other Nintendo characters. KiritoUW2024 said, “he seemed to have a blast playing along with us.” Beyond Charles Martinet, this cosplay impressed many on Reddit. So far, the post has gained more than 2.5K upvotes, with comments pointing to the incredible likeness KiritoUW2024 and his brother shared with Mario and Luigi.
While fans continue to share impressive tributes to theSuper Mariogames, there could be lots more to look forward to for Mario fans in 2025. Nintendo recently shared a first look at the nextMario Kartgame during the Switch 2 reveal, providing a tease of the next installment in the racing series. In addition, some fans think anew mainline 3DSuper Mariogamecould be unveiled during the Switch 2 Direct on April 2. While nothing on this front has been confirmed, it has been over seven years since the release ofSuper Mario Odyssey. Regardless, Nintendo fans have lots to be excited about in the months ahead.
Super Mario
Super Mario is one of the biggest names in gaming. The first game in the franchise was 1985’s Super Mario Bros., a game that is credited with helping the gaming industry recover from its two-year crash that began in 1983.The Super Mario series still has an important place in gaming today, largely thanks to Nintendo’s ability to continuously innovate the platform games.
