Toad's role in the show was to be the sidekick to the Mario Bros. (as Luigi was a major character rather than a sidekick). However, in early games, the species was called Mushroom Retainers, in Japan they were called Kinoko-zoku (キノコ族), literally "Mushroom People" (which is an alternate name used in earlier localizations, along with "Mushroom Retainers"). In the ending of the game, Toad along with the other Toad assistants teleport to the post-battle scene with the pieces of the Dark Moon in their arms. [42] Although he usually tagged along with Mario and Luigi in cases where King Koopa had kidnapped Princess Peach, he sometimes got captured as well. [22] Toad also appears as a prominent character in New Super Mario Bros. 2 where he runs the Toad Houses once again to assist both Mario and Luigi throughout the game. Toad also cheers on for the player at various points of the game (especially whenever the player claims victory over a certain minigame). On August 14th, 2017, YouTuber Woozma posted a parody of "How Far I'll Go" from Moana, gaining over 3.1 million views, the most viewed parody to date (shown below, left). Toad and the mushroom people were first seen in the game Super Mario Bros. where the species was revealed to comprise the majority of the population of the Mushroom Kingdom. Additionally, Toad is one of the 256 Catch Cards in the game. Issues of Nintendo Comics System portrayed Toad as more outgoing than previous incarnations; with another Toad named Wooster acting as the servant of Princess Toadstool and the Mushroom King. Toad's defining traits are his cartoonish and cutesy appearance, his optimism and humble, sometimes cowardly personality, and his characteristic smile and voice. Later, in the Factory, Toad, having through unknown means traveled to and through Bowser's Keep and the rest of the Factory, appears to support Mario and sell him useful items, giving him two Rock Candies for free the first time he shops. [46] The American Club Nintendo website, which is now closed, offered a special reward featuring Toad and some other major Mario characters in a folder set reward named as the "Toad & Friends Set with Bookmarks". This page was last edited on January 25, 2021, at 08:08. A yellow outline was added to his vest in the recent Mario games, starting with Super Mario Sunshine. Some time later, Luigi arrives to the Haunted Towers, and eventually finds the painting of Toad. As CPU controlled Toad will sometimes use the Sneeker. While the two were able to avoid the Boomerang Brother, Mario begins to get annoyed by Toad, and eventually leaves the mushroom retainer alone after Toad begins to quote passages from his Reporters Hand Book. However, the two soon learn that the King had been turned into a chameleon like creature, and that a wand was required to turn him back to his original form. A better known role is his appearance in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 as a Technique player, where he is once again playable from the very beginning. Today we're diving into some of the weirdest facts and trivia concerning Toad, the Mario franchise's iconic mushroom man. Toad. In Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, Toad accompanies the character of the player's choice, Mario or Luigi. As a result, Toad is often seen as a character featuring of comedic relief within the manga series (especially in the scenes featuring the antics of him and the other guards). In Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Toad resumes his role as one of the main hosts; however, he plays a much larger role as a main protagonist within the story mode in the 3DS version of the game. During the story mode of these games, Toad (being the main host) often plays the role as the main guide for the players as he often gives out tips and assistance whenever the players interact with him. and The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 TV series where Toad always made squeaky sounds when he walked. The Toad wearing a red vest is named as Toad in the instruction booklet for the game, appearing as one of five young Toad attendants who had accompanied Princess Peach and Mario on their vacation to Isle Delfino in Super Mario Sunshine, although it is unclear if this role refers to his name or species. [3] In the game, the peaceful Toads of the Mushroom Kingdom had been turned into various objects such as bricks and pipes by the evil King Bowser; however, some of Princess Toadstool's loyal servants, known as the "Mushroom Retainers," were simply kidnapped. !, Toadette. [34] Toad makes appearances in Super Mario Maker. Toad also makes a major appearance as Mario's sidekick within the forty-fourth issue based on Super Mario 3D Land. Seeing this, Toad heads back to the Main Stadium with the others, which is shortly covered back by the Phantasmal Fog. While it is not common within the Mario franchise, Toad has a unique ability to emit spores.

Arin's version of Toad is almost always yelling and … Incarnations On BTVA: 50 Versions from 50 Titles. As the Mario Bros. leave on their journey, Toad can be seen wishing the two brothers good luck on their adventure and stating that the entire Mushroom Kingdom is depending on the two to saving Peach. He likely celebrated her birthday along with everyone else once the party began at the end of the comic strip. Once the cell is opened, Toad can be seen jumping happily and thanking Mario for his rescue. Upon investigation, Toad and three other Toads discover that the crashed objects were four Sports Crystals. However, Bowser simply tosses the gem away deeming it to be useless, and instead punishes the Piranha Plant (by choking her) for her actions. He appears in the intro, telling Mario and Luigi that Princess Peach has been kidnapped, and later appears in the Arcade mini-game Mansion Patrol. In Wario's Woods, Toad has the unique ability to run up walls and make strong kicks. He is first seen when he spots Bowser falling to the ground in pain after obtaining a stomach ache. Toad is also playable in Mario Kart 64, and he also has his own course, Toad's Turnpike. Later, during the invasion of Mushroom Kingdom by Mack and the Shysters, Toad hides, very frightened, in the Princess's room in the castle. Many red-spotted Toads appear throughout the Mushroom Kingdom and other locales, and are often confused to be the actual character named Toad. [56] Another poll (of over 1000 votes) conducted in Japan by NintendoWorldReport in concern to Japan's favorite Mario Kart racers listed Toad as the second most favorite Mario Kart racer in the country (only being beaten by Yoshi).