Nintendo Expands Mario Universe With Delightful Stop-Motion Shorts on YouTube
Nintendo continues to enchant families and longtime fans alike with the release of its 'It's Me, Mario!' stop-motion animated shorts, available on the family-focused Play Nintendo YouTube channel.
Launching in August 2025, this animated series has quickly become a favorite among younger audiences as well as nostalgic adults, offering lighthearted adventures perfect for the holiday season. The latest installment, Episode 5, premiered overnight and features Mario embarking on a playful round of hide-and-seek with beloved characters Yoshi and Toad.
In this whimsical episode, Mario searches across vibrant Mushroom Kingdom-inspired settings in pursuit of his cleverly concealed friends.
Both Yoshi and Toad's hideouts pay nods to classic Super Mario World elements, including the iconic fruit-laden trees, adding subtle touches sure to please longtime followers of the Super Mario series. The 'It's Me, Mario!' shorts are carefully crafted with stop-motion animation, bringing Nintendo’s legendary characters to life in a charming, tactile style.
While young viewers are drawn in by bright visuals and simple storytelling, adults will appreciate the many clever callbacks and references peppered throughout each episode.
To date, five episodes have been released, each contributing to a growing playlist that has garnered positive feedback from both fans and parents enjoying the series with their children. In addition to entertaining audiences, these shorts serve as a creative launchpad for Nintendo’s latest line of merchandise.
The 'It's Me, Mario!' series promotes the freshly debuted My Mario toy collection, which hit shelves in Japan in August 2025.
These toys, aimed at pre-school and elementary-aged children, capture the playful spirit of the shorts and are designed for interactive, imaginative play beyond the screen.
Nintendo has announced that select My Mario products will arrive in the United States in 2026, expanding their reach to international markets. Nintendo’s commitment to quality family entertainment is evident not only in its blockbuster Nintendo Switch games and successful eShop offerings but also in its innovative approach to content and products for younger generations.
Through series like 'It's Me, Mario!' and its broad range of accompanying merchandise, Nintendo continues to bridge generations, providing both novelty for children and nostalgia for adults. All five released episodes of 'It's Me, Mario!' can be viewed now via an official playlist on the Play Nintendo YouTube channel.
As the holiday season approaches, these shorts promise a perfect blend of fun, creativity, and timeless Mario charm for families everywhere.
Launching in August 2025, this animated series has quickly become a favorite among younger audiences as well as nostalgic adults, offering lighthearted adventures perfect for the holiday season. The latest installment, Episode 5, premiered overnight and features Mario embarking on a playful round of hide-and-seek with beloved characters Yoshi and Toad.
In this whimsical episode, Mario searches across vibrant Mushroom Kingdom-inspired settings in pursuit of his cleverly concealed friends.
Both Yoshi and Toad's hideouts pay nods to classic Super Mario World elements, including the iconic fruit-laden trees, adding subtle touches sure to please longtime followers of the Super Mario series. The 'It's Me, Mario!' shorts are carefully crafted with stop-motion animation, bringing Nintendo’s legendary characters to life in a charming, tactile style.
While young viewers are drawn in by bright visuals and simple storytelling, adults will appreciate the many clever callbacks and references peppered throughout each episode.
To date, five episodes have been released, each contributing to a growing playlist that has garnered positive feedback from both fans and parents enjoying the series with their children. In addition to entertaining audiences, these shorts serve as a creative launchpad for Nintendo’s latest line of merchandise.
The 'It's Me, Mario!' series promotes the freshly debuted My Mario toy collection, which hit shelves in Japan in August 2025.
These toys, aimed at pre-school and elementary-aged children, capture the playful spirit of the shorts and are designed for interactive, imaginative play beyond the screen.
Nintendo has announced that select My Mario products will arrive in the United States in 2026, expanding their reach to international markets. Nintendo’s commitment to quality family entertainment is evident not only in its blockbuster Nintendo Switch games and successful eShop offerings but also in its innovative approach to content and products for younger generations.
Through series like 'It's Me, Mario!' and its broad range of accompanying merchandise, Nintendo continues to bridge generations, providing both novelty for children and nostalgia for adults. All five released episodes of 'It's Me, Mario!' can be viewed now via an official playlist on the Play Nintendo YouTube channel.
As the holiday season approaches, these shorts promise a perfect blend of fun, creativity, and timeless Mario charm for families everywhere.
