Nintendo Fonts with Kaihatsu, Kirby Star-Crossed World, Hello Mario!

Type designer Kaihatsu joins to chat about Nintendo fonts! We explore how Nintendo utilizes typography in their games, the surprising NHK/Wii connection, and the joys of Pop Happiness. Plus, I take a look at Kirby Star-Crossed World and Hello, Mario!

Small correction: The Japanese version of Super Mario Galaxy uses the Rodin Maria font.

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(0:00) - Intro

Feature

(0:51) - Nintendo Fonts w/ Kaihatsu

Games

(37:27) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World

(45:04) - Hello, Mario!

News

(47:47) - New pop ups, Mega Pokemon, Nintendo Direct soon

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