Yoshi
| Yoshi | |
|---|---|
| Mario character | |
Promotional art by Shigehisa Nakaue (2019) | |
| First game | Super Mario World (1990) |
| Designed by | Shigefumi Hino |
| Voiced by | Kazumi Totaka (1997–present)
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| In-universe information | |
| Species | Yoshi |
Yoshi is a fictional creature who appears in video games published by Nintendo. Yoshi debuted in Super Mario World (1990) on the SNES as Mario and Luigi's steed. The character belongs to a species of dinosaurs, also collectively called Yoshis.
Yoshi is the title character of the Yoshi series and a supporting character in the Mario franchise. He has appeared in Mario Party and Mario Kart, as well as many Mario sports games. He also appears as a playable character in the crossover fighting game series Super Smash Bros..
Yoshi has been well-received, with some critics noting that he is one of the most recognizable characters and one of the best sidekicks in video games. Yoshi's image has also appeared on a range of products, including clothes and collectibles.