Nintendo characters often come with job roles attached - Mario and Luigi are plumbers, Animal Crossing's Isabelle is a secretary, and Peach is a, well, a princess who doesn't do anything other than be rescued and looked after by an army of Toads? Who knows?
That doesn't mean that they can't enjoy other activities or job roles, though, and Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream recently asked its readers which characters would make the best sightseeing guide. You can see the votes for yourself below - it's probably not all that surprising to see that Isabelle is the number one choice.
- Isabelle (Animal Crossing)
- Mario (Super Mario)
- Toad (Super Mario)
- Navi (The Legend of Zelda)
- Kirby (Kirby)
- Anna (Fire Emblem)
- Toriel (UNDERTALE)
- Sans (UNDERTALE)
- Zelda (The Legend of Zelda)
- Link (The Legend of Zelda)
Do you agree? We'd argue Link would be pretty rubbish considering he doesn't really talk.
Let us know which character you'd choose as a tour guide and why in the comments below. Best answer wins a sightseeing tour of Nintendo HQ in Japan.*
*Probably (definitely) not.
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[source japanesenintendo.com]
Comments 36
Why is it always Sans??
I agree if Isabelle represent a Nintendo tour guide. 🙂
I wish i can choose Kicks (ACNL) as the male tour guide.
He's kinda handsome to me....
Plus Link having to run off and save the world before you even see the first location, that would probably also count against him.
I'd say Ganondorf. He would also explain how he would conquer and rename everything and show us some nice firework with his Triforce of power. Also he could turn into a big pig to transport you quickly and avoid trafic (or just step on it).
My 2nd choice would be Zelda from Skyward Sword just after discovering there is something below her floating island. Cute, crazy and completely lost would make a really fun guide.
I'd say Reggie Fils-Aimé
I would actually say Samus Aran, she would also protect me from those nasty Space Pirates.
What about characters that are actually designed for that sort of thing, like Monita from Nintendo Land, or Nikki?
I'm honestly more surprised at the Toriel and Sans nominations from UNDERTALE, than Isabelle being top pick though.
Nah, I'm all about link. Just imagine him pointing to things and going "GuyyYAH!... Ha... Huhh... Gu-ohh... (whistle)"
There's only 1 logical choice and his name is Captain Toad!
HYYAAAHHHHH 😂
Nah I think Navi or Isabelle probably would be the best though.
Waluigi would be a great tour guide.
It has to be Monita from Nintendo Land. She should be a flight instructor too - 'Take a look at the controls'
Navi: HEY! LISTEN! We're now passing by the main square of Hyrule where trade and commerce take center stage of our kingdom's economic activity. HEY! LISTEN! Here we now have-
Link: HAH! YAH! HRUAGH! WAHHHH!
I'd say anyone except isabelle
No , just because she's such a cheating B**** in Mario kart.
@TheFongz cause papyrus would be distracted at the Italian restaurant
@fox_mattcloud Did somebody call my name?
@Lordplops Yes, has to be Reggie!! Captain Toad is a close second...
Oh god please no Navi, I would have to catch her in a bottle and sink her to the bottom of the sea whilst shouting "Hey! Listen" at her
Well, Peach does call for a meeting at the beginning of Bowser's Inside Story, in order to decide what to do about the Blorbs. That time she was actually doing some ruling.
I know someone who's not busy and would be great for the part:
I just think she’s perfect for the job. Or maybe Cranky Kong. 🤔
Tingle! Of course.. Always Tingle
Sans should definitely be top 3. Number 8 is not enough!!
It’s a shame Tour Guide Barbie wasn’t in the video game version of Toy Story 2. So I’ll throw out there the Smash Bros announcer.
Obviously Lakitu.
Tatl and Tael!
I would take a tour from Toad any day. "On your left, we have a HELLO!"
I agree Isabelle is a perfect choice. She's friendly, adorable and informative.
I'm fine with Isabelle, her excitement is infectious and she seems to love community and town things so she'd be great as a sightseeing guide. BotW Zelda could make a good pick as well since she gets really excited by nature and science though I could rather imagine her being a guide for forest tours and the like.
Isabelle is definitely the best choice here. Although, I am left wondering why Undertale was even a choice when they aren't even Nintendo characters.
Also, Navi would be the most annoying tour guide.
They chose correctly.
I would choose the Impa from Hyrule Warriors
Most have gone over why Link wouldn't be a good one, But I feel the same for Kirby and Anna.
Aside from also not having a vocabulary, Kirby would just get distracted often like the child he is. Meanwhile Anna would try to swindle everyone out of more money (merchandise, tour expansions, etc.)
Isabelle's a perfect choice, though if I had to suggest another I'd totally travel with Professor Oak as a guide. Or Dex-ter if you converted him into a phone app.
Wow that is some cool prize. Hop I win good luck everyone my partner would love this 🤠🤞😎
Monita would work best for this...or Wii Fit Trainer...she has such a soothing voice.
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