
Mario’s long-running manga nears its final arc after 36 years
The Super Mario-kun manga, which began in 1990 in Japan, appears to be entering its final arc and could be ending after more than three decades; English readers can catch up via Viz Media’s 2020 compilation Super Mario Manga Mania, and the series even appeared as a costume in Super Mario Maker to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Fans are invited to share memories as the end approaches.