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Upon the release of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the [[Prima Games]] guide stated that the Toad Brigade leader was the main [[Toad]] character, using Toad's artwork as his. Due to his similarities to the aforementioned character, it caused confusion between the two characters when it was stated that Captain Toad was the same Toad as in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. However, it has since been confirmed that Toad and Captain Toad are not the same character.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20170202063331/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/replies/AYMHAAACAAADVHhqTRtYFw Comment on Miiverse] as part of an interview with producer [[Koichi Hayashida]] (posted December 6, 2014). Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref> Him being a separate Toad with a unique name was confirmed in the ''Super Mario Pia'', an official memorial book written for the 30th Anniversary of ''Super Mario Bros.''<ref>''Super Mario Pia'', page 59: <br>キノピオ<br>キノコ王国の住人たち。ピーチをさらわれてマリオに助けを求めるのがお約束のシリーズを代表するキャラで、赤色や黄色などカラーはさまざま。また、キノじいやキノピオ隊長など固有の名前をもつものもいる。<br>This translates to <br>''Toad<br>The inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom. Seeking Mario's help when Peach has been kidnapped is a typical characteristic representing this series [of characters], and they come in various colors such as red and yellow. Also, there are some who have unique names, such as Toadsworth, Captain Toad, and the like.''</ref> In the North American website for ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'', one of the "Fabulous Firsts" listed for ''Super Mario Galaxy'' was "First appearance of Captain Toad!"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200903155401/https://supermario3dallstars.nintendo.com/super-mario-galaxy/ Official American ''Super Mario 3D All-Stars'' website]. Archived September 3, 2020, 15:54:01 UTC from the [https://supermario3dallstars.nintendo.com/super-mario-galaxy/ original] via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 4, 2022.</ref> | Upon the release of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the [[Prima Games]] guide stated that the Toad Brigade leader was the main [[Toad]] character, using Toad's artwork as his. Due to his similarities to the aforementioned character, it caused confusion between the two characters when it was stated that Captain Toad was the same Toad as in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. However, it has since been confirmed that Toad and Captain Toad are not the same character.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20170202063331/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/replies/AYMHAAACAAADVHhqTRtYFw Comment on Miiverse] as part of an interview with producer [[Koichi Hayashida]] (posted December 6, 2014). Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref> Him being a separate Toad with a unique name was confirmed in the ''Super Mario Pia'', an official memorial book written for the 30th Anniversary of ''Super Mario Bros.''<ref>''Super Mario Pia'', page 59: <br>キノピオ<br>キノコ王国の住人たち。ピーチをさらわれてマリオに助けを求めるのがお約束のシリーズを代表するキャラで、赤色や黄色などカラーはさまざま。また、キノじいやキノピオ隊長など固有の名前をもつものもいる。<br>This translates to <br>''Toad<br>The inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom. Seeking Mario's help when Peach has been kidnapped is a typical characteristic representing this series [of characters], and they come in various colors such as red and yellow. Also, there are some who have unique names, such as Toadsworth, Captain Toad, and the like.''</ref> In the North American website for ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'', one of the "Fabulous Firsts" listed for ''Super Mario Galaxy'' was "First appearance of Captain Toad!"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200903155401/https://supermario3dallstars.nintendo.com/super-mario-galaxy/ Official American ''Super Mario 3D All-Stars'' website]. Archived September 3, 2020, 15:54:01 UTC from the [https://supermario3dallstars.nintendo.com/super-mario-galaxy/ original] via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 4, 2022.</ref> | ||
Despite these explicit statements, a few other sources have gone on to suggest a connection with Toad. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', if the Toad spirit is leveled up to 99 and enhanced, it turns into Captain Toad. | Despite these explicit statements, a few other sources have gone on to suggest a connection with Toad. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', if the Toad spirit is leveled up to 99 and enhanced, it turns into Captain Toad. In a video posted by [[Nintendo|Nintendo UK]] on {{wp|YouTube}} to promote Nintendo Switch games featuring ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' characters, gameplay of Captain Toad in ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'' is showcased in the segment about Toad.<ref>Nintendo UK (July 11, 2023). [https://youtu.be/7koSokxhXAI?t=32 Mario and friends on Nintendo Switch!] ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 11, 2023.</ref> | ||
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