Nintendo Might Be Doubling-Down With Kevin Afghani as Wario’s New Voice Actor

Nintendo fans, brace yourselves. It's time to cover a bit about my favorite Nintendo character, Wario.

The puzzle surrounding Wario's voice in "WarioWare: Move It!" seems to be solved. If you've been playing detective with the game's credits, you've probably connected the dots already.

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Kevin Afghani's Name in WarioWare: Move It! Credits

Kevin Afghani, who recently charmed us as the voice of the Mario brothers in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, seems to have expanded his vocal range to Wario. A quick glance at the game's credits doesn't directly match characters with their voice talents. But, with Afghani's name shining at the top, it's not too hard to piece things together.

WarioWare: Move It! Credits | Image: Nintendo; Eurogamer

Charles Martinet's Legendary Legacy

For those in the know, Charles Martinet was the maestro behind Mario, Luigi, Wario, and even the lanky Waluigi. His iconic voice even dates back to the retro days, riddling fans between his pronunciation of "So Long, Kinga Bowser" or "Gay Bowser" until just a few years ago.

But earlier this year, he chose to take a step back. The big question now is, with Afghani picking up where Martinet left off, will he be voicing all four characters? Well, we'll just have to patiently wait and see if he tackles Waluigi next. Personally, I hope he does.

Voice Comparison: Wario's Evolution

For the purists out there, if you're itching to see how Wario's voice has transformed, there's a handy comparison video by GameXplain. Dive in and discover how Afghani's rendition stacks up against Martinet's iconic performance.

To sum it up, the world of Nintendo is ever-evolving, and Kevin Afghani stepping in as a potential voice for multiple characters is a testament to that. We're all ears to see (or hear) where this journey takes us next!

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