10 Movies & Shows Like Super Mario World

Description: A live-action and animated hybrid featuring a pair of heroes navigating fantastical worlds, rescuing a princess, and battling a turtle-like villain.

Fact: The show included live-action segments starring Lou Albano as Mario and Danny Wells as Luigi. It was one of the first attempts to adapt a video game into a television series.

Description: Centers around a fast-moving hero who collects power-ups and battles a rotund, mustachioed villain, set in colorful, high-energy environments.

Fact: The show was part of a programming block called 'Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog' and was known for its slapstick humor. It featured one of the earliest instances of Sonic's iconic 'Gotta go fast!' catchphrase.

Description: A team of heroes with unique abilities battles a comically inept villain in a urban setting, combining action with humor and camaraderie.

Fact: The show was initially intended to be a darker, more serious adaptation of the comic books, but was lightened up for a younger audience. It popularized the turtles' color-coded bandanas and catchphrases like 'Cowabunga!'

Description: Follows a young hero traveling through diverse regions, collecting creatures and battling rivals, with a strong emphasis on friendship and perseverance.

Fact: The anime was created to promote the Pokémon video games and trading card game. It holds the record for the most episodes of any anime based on a video game.

Description: Features a hero with superhuman abilities who fights increasingly powerful foes, often in exotic locations, with a mix of action, humor, and adventure.

Fact: The series was originally part of a longer manga and anime series called 'Dragon Ball,' which focused more on adventure and comedy. 'Dragon Ball Z' became a global phenomenon, popularizing the 'powering up' trope in anime.

Description: Features a hero on a quest to rescue a princess, battling through various levels filled with enemies and puzzles, set in a vibrant fantasy world.

Fact: The animated series was created to capitalize on the popularity of the Nintendo game, but only lasted one season. It famously included live-action segments with a Link who would often shout 'Well excuuuuse me, Princess!'

Description: A whimsical series set in a post-apocalyptic world where a young hero and his shape-shifting dog embark on surreal adventures, filled with quirky characters and imaginative landscapes.

Fact: The show started as a short pilot on Nickelodeon's 'Random! Cartoons' before being picked up by Cartoon Network. It won numerous awards for its unique storytelling and animation style.

Description: A surreal comedy about two friends working at a park, whose mundane tasks often escalate into bizarre, high-stakes adventures, blending humor with action.

Fact: The show was originally pitched as a more adult-oriented series called '2 in the AM PM.' It was heavily influenced by 1980s pop culture and video games, which is reflected in its humor and references.

Description: A dark fantasy series where a hero battles through gothic environments filled with monsters, using a variety of weapons and abilities to progress.

Fact: Based on the popular video game series, it was one of the first video game adaptations to receive critical acclaim. The show's animation style was heavily influenced by Japanese anime and Western animation techniques.

Description: Follows a round, iconic character navigating maze-like worlds, eating power-ups, and evading ghosts, blending action with lighthearted humor.

Fact: The series reimagined Pac-Man as a teenager attending school, adding a coming-of-age element to the classic arcade game's premise. It was produced in both 2D and 3D animation styles.