At the Japanese premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto reportedly confirmed that actor Donald Glover provides the voice of Yoshi in all language versions of the film.
The revelation drew attention because other main roles feature different actors between English and Japanese releases.
Background and context
Shigeru Miyamoto, the longtime Nintendo producer and creator behind Mario and other flagship franchises, was present at the event and spoke about Yoshi’s inclusion.
Donald Glover is an American actor, writer and musician known for his work on Atlanta and as the recording artist Childish Gambino.
Yoshi is a core character in the Super Mario universe, originally introduced in Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
What Miyamoto reportedly said (rewritten)
Miyamoto explained that Donald Glover was enthusiastic about playing Yoshi and demonstrated a wide range of vocalizations for the character.
Miyamoto said that because Glover could produce multiple distinct Yoshi sounds, the production team decided to use his performances globally rather than recasting the role for regional dubs.
Film casting and language versions
According to reporting from the premiere, the film’s casting varies by language for many characters, which is common for international releases.
Miyamoto’s comment singled out Yoshi as an exception, with the same vocal performance retained across versions.
Franchise and developer notes
Super Mario Galaxy itself is a celebrated entry in the Super Mario series, originally released for Nintendo’s Wii in 2007 and developed by Nintendo EAD Tokyo with Miyamoto as a key producer.
The Super Mario franchise remains one of Nintendo’s most valuable intellectual properties, spanning console and handheld hardware such as the Nintendo Switch as well as digital storefronts like the Nintendo eShop.
What’s verified
- Shigeru Miyamoto is a veteran Nintendo designer and producer associated with Mario’s creation.
- Donald Glover is an American actor and musician.
- Yoshi is a long-standing character in the Super Mario franchise, introduced in Super Mario World.
Reporting from the Japanese premiere indicates Miyamoto’s remarks were made in the context of explaining casting choices and Yoshi’s place in the film.
For further official details about the movie’s release schedule, cast lists and distribution, consult studio press releases and major theatrical listings.
The revelation drew attention because other main roles feature different actors between English and Japanese releases.
Background and context
Shigeru Miyamoto, the longtime Nintendo producer and creator behind Mario and other flagship franchises, was present at the event and spoke about Yoshi’s inclusion.
Donald Glover is an American actor, writer and musician known for his work on Atlanta and as the recording artist Childish Gambino.
Yoshi is a core character in the Super Mario universe, originally introduced in Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
What Miyamoto reportedly said (rewritten)
Miyamoto explained that Donald Glover was enthusiastic about playing Yoshi and demonstrated a wide range of vocalizations for the character.
Miyamoto said that because Glover could produce multiple distinct Yoshi sounds, the production team decided to use his performances globally rather than recasting the role for regional dubs.
Film casting and language versions
According to reporting from the premiere, the film’s casting varies by language for many characters, which is common for international releases.
Miyamoto’s comment singled out Yoshi as an exception, with the same vocal performance retained across versions.
Franchise and developer notes
Super Mario Galaxy itself is a celebrated entry in the Super Mario series, originally released for Nintendo’s Wii in 2007 and developed by Nintendo EAD Tokyo with Miyamoto as a key producer.
The Super Mario franchise remains one of Nintendo’s most valuable intellectual properties, spanning console and handheld hardware such as the Nintendo Switch as well as digital storefronts like the Nintendo eShop.
What’s verified
- Shigeru Miyamoto is a veteran Nintendo designer and producer associated with Mario’s creation.
- Donald Glover is an American actor and musician.
- Yoshi is a long-standing character in the Super Mario franchise, introduced in Super Mario World.
Reporting from the Japanese premiere indicates Miyamoto’s remarks were made in the context of explaining casting choices and Yoshi’s place in the film.
For further official details about the movie’s release schedule, cast lists and distribution, consult studio press releases and major theatrical listings.