Unveiling the Enigma: The Untold Story of Kevin Afghani in Super Mario Bros

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder will feature a new voice actor for Mario for the first time in decades, with Kevin Afghani taking on the role.

Afghani, a budding voice actor, has made his mark in the industry with notable roles in popular projects such as Genshin Impact and Dragon Ball R&R. Concerned fans can rest assured as Afghani's performance in Super Mario Bros. Wonder is just as impressive as Martinet's. In fact, Martinet's exceptional talent has caught the attention of Nintendo, who has honored him with the title of Mario Ambassador.

As the release date for Super Mario Bros. Wonder approaches, anticipation is building and a wealth of information about the game has been recently unveiled. This iconic franchise is set to receive several exciting updates, such as a fresh art style, a roster of twelve playable characters, and a brand-new voice actor to portray Mario. Charles Martinet, who has faithfully voiced the beloved Italian plumber since the 1990s, recently announced his departure from the role. Consequently, Super Mario Bros. Wonder will introduce a new voice actor to the franchise for the first time in decades (excluding the 2023 film adaptation featuring Chris Pratt). On October 13, Kevin Afghani announced on Twitter that he is "incredibly proud" to have taken on this responsibility. Although Afghani may be a relatively unfamiliar name to many, it is worth exploring his prior experience and projects to gain insight into his talents.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Will Be Afghani's Breakout Role

Kevin Zachary Afghani's current repertoire is quite limited. At the time of this article, he has participated in four different projects, one of which is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, where he plays Mario and Luigi. It is worth noting that Afghani is only 23 years old, but will be turning 24 on November 9.

Before landing the lead role in Nintendo's upcoming platformer, Afghani provided the English dub for the character Arnold in Genshin Impact in 2020. Two years prior to this, he recorded dialogue for the character Raditz in Dragon Ball R&R, an unofficial audio manga. Additionally, he has been recognized for his portrayal of Spike in the 2020 show Anime Penguin: Red Snow, as well as voicing multiple characters in Mashed, an animated YouTube series centered around popular video game personalities such as Cuphead and Sonic.

Scheduled for October 20th, Afghani's upcoming role is expected to be a breakthrough for the voice actor. In expressing his beliefs, he emphasizes the significance of breathing life into the characters he portrays. According to his website, he finds voice acting to be one of the most thrilling and engaging forms of art he has ever witnessed. By giving voice to characters that exist solely within their media, he facilitates a uniquely immersive experience. Furthermore, he states that his contribution to popular video game characters and other mediums is a way for him to express his passion and devotion.

Regrettably, little information is available regarding Afghani's background or personal life. Based on information provided on his website, it is known that he resides and works in Los Angeles. As for future Super Mario projects, Nintendo has not yet made any official statements regarding the voice actor's potential involvement.

In any case, if fans are concerned about Afghani's performance not being on par with Martinet's, they can find reassurance in the recently released promotional video for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Furthermore, Nintendo has bestowed upon Martinet the esteemed official title of Mario Ambassador. Although initially unsure of its significance, Martinet expressed his intention to use this title as an opportunity to travel the world, meet fans, and share his enthusiasm for Mario.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be available on October 20, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.