Mario is the iconic video game hero who has been entertaining players since 1981. He is the star of the Super Mario Bros. franchise, which is one of the best-selling video game series of all time. Mario is also a popular character in other Nintendo games, such as the Mario Kart series and the Super Smash Bros. series. Mario is a cheerful and adventurous plumber who is always willing to help others. He is also a skilled fighter and a master of jumping. Mario's arch-nemesis is Bowser, a giant turtle who is always kidnapping Princess Peach. Mario's goal is to rescue Princess Peach and defeat Bowser, and he has done so many times over the years. A fanart Super Mario progress bar for YouTube with Pixel Running.