Notes

• Amp: His Japanese name "Birikyū" is composed of "biri" from biribiri (like an electric shock) and kyū (sphere).
• Bob-omba: Nintendo of America called this reddish Bob-omb "Bob-omb Buddy" in Super Mario 64.
• Chomp: "Wanwan" is a barking sound.
• Dolphin: Based on his Japanese name and his bow tie accessory, he appears to be a slightly different dolphin than the ones from Super Mario World.
• E. Gadd: "Oya Mā" comes from Oyamā, an expression meaning "good heavens!"
• Flutter: "Flower-chan" is also the Japanese name for the non-flying Wigglers. NOA called the flying version "Flying Wiggler" in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Tetris Attack.
• Goombetty: Her Japanese name "Ribbon-chan" is likely a play on ribon (ribbon) being part of "Kuribon" (name of the round Goombas).
• Goombob's Japanese name indicates that he is a standard round Goomba from Super Mario World. NOA probably gave him a unique name here to avoid potential confusion from having two characters with the same name in the story mode. The round Goombas are now called Galoombas, as seen in Super Mario 3D World.
• Huffin Puffin: "Karugāmo" is from karugamo (spot-billed duck).
• Kamek's name comes from kame (turtle).
• Kamek Krew: The Kamek Krew rap group comprises five Toadies. Their Japanese name is "Gokamekku," a play on go (five) and "Kokamekku" (Japanese name for Toady).
• Mrs. S. is short for "Mrs. Shroomlock."
• Mushbert's Japanese name "Anikino-kun" combines "ani" from anime and "kino" from kinoko (mushroom). He's a fan of "Toad Force V," which is called "Kinokon V" (キノコンＶ) in the Japanese game.
• Pengwen is Penguin's girlfriend.
• Salvo: In SMW2, his name was "Salvo the Slime."
• Sushi: "Hōjirō" is derived from hohojirozame (great white shark).
• Toady was called "Solo Toady" in SMW2.
• Thwomp: "Dossun" comes from dosun, a "whomp" noise.
• Tumble: "Koro" comes from saikoro (dice/die).
• Ukiki: In Super Mario 64, his name was spelled "Ukkiki."
• Whomp: Battan means "with a thud."