It's-a not you, it's-a me, Mario: Why Nintendo's heroes and princesses aren't going steady

Nintendo recently confirmed that its iconic characters Mario and Peach are "just friends," despite decades of games depicting them as having romantic relationships. This move reflects broader cultural trends towards sexlessness in pop culture, avoiding controversial topics like romance to maintain a family-friendly image. However, recent titles have begun to empower princesses like Peach by casting them in leading roles and freeing them from traditional damsel-in-distress narratives.

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