What a New Mario Voice Means for Franchise Continuity and Fan Culture
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What a New Mario Voice Means for Franchise Continuity and Fan Culture

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2026-02-23
10 min read
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How Kevin Afghani's Mario recast reshapes continuity, localization, and fan culture—and what studios should do next.

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