Super Mario Bros is one of the most influential gaming franchises in the world. In the history of gaming, SMB is the catalyst that helped make video games a mainstream form of media. During the initial days of gaming, the handmade hanafuda playing cards manufacturer, Nintendo, was taking its first steps in the gaming industry. 

Going into a completely new direction, from playing cards to video games, Nintendo got their first big hit in the scene thanks to Mario. The 2D side-scrolling platformer took the world by storm and soon became a cultural icon. At present, SMB has worldwide renown; with a plethora of games, TV series, books, and feature-length movie set for release in the upcoming month. 

Though originating from Japan, Mario has had a significant impact in America. The United States is one of the major markets for the IP. With such a large audience, Nintendo and other license holders, always keep the US in mind while manufacturing their products. Additionally, a survey released by a company revealed the favorite SMB characters of each state of America.

Who are America’s favorite Super Mario Bros characters?

One of the official Mario Toy makers, Chicco did a nationwide survey using google trends search data to reveal which states have a soft side for which character in the game. Analyzing the search patterns of the last five years from each state, they chalked out a report showing which states love which iconic Mario character. 

As seen in the picture above, the characters that are most prominent in America are Mario, Luigi, Daisy, Donkey Kong, Wario, WaLuigi, and Yoshi. Surprisingly, the title character himself is nowhere near being the top character. According to the report, Wario dominates the list, followed by Luigi. 

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In this infographic, it is apparent that Luigi is much more preferred by the audience than Mario. The popular Luigi’s Mansion series and Super Smash Bros. could be why Luigi is more affable than his brother. 

The SMB games have many princesses that are beloved by the fans. From the very first game, Princess Peach has appeared in the games as the main female lead or the damsel in distress. But according to the chart, Princess Daisy has given the original queen quite a challenge. 

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Are you surprised by the result? Who is your favorite character? Let us know in the comments below!