Nintendo acknowledges Mario character name change for Japan
A Mario character who appears in the new Super Mario Bros. Movie will be re-named in Japan, Nintendo has confirmed.
Mario and Luigi’s former boss Spike appears in the film as a stern foreman and rival for the brothers’ new firm. The character is a deep cut from Mario canon, and originally appeared in the NES and arcade game Wrecking Crew back in the 1980s.
In Japan, Spike has always had the name “Blackie” – which for obvious reasons will no longer be used. Henceforth, the character will be re-named as “Spike” in any future appearances, and the Japanese dub of the Super Mario Bros. Movie will use “Spike” as well.
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