Watch this clever hamster smash her way through the game, complete with an adorable detour down the pipe.
From chewing gum to coffee, sneakers and golf bags, Super Mario Bros. knows how to infiltrate the hearts of gamers around Japan. If there’s one guaranteed way to get a collective awww out of the nation though, it’s with a cute animal, and this fan of the franchise has got people’s attention with an impressive display from their pet hamster, who smashes its way through the first level of the game, thanks to an adorable Super Mario Bros. diorama course. To see the gaming hamster in action, take a look at the short clip below!
The sound effects in the short video add to the awesomeness of the real-life gameplay, which had us laughing with some unusual detours.
▼ First, the cute pet tries to put on the Mario hat.
▼ But then quickly gets back into it by reaching up to give Mario a punch. With no coins on the board, what else is she to do?
▼ Then she can’t resist going down the green pipe.
▼ Bonus points for cuteness should be ringing out about now for that adorable wriggle out of a tight situation!
▼ After skilfully navigating her way over the drop, she snuggles up in the castle and the stage is clear!
The pet’s owner, @yutako55, actually created the cute game stage after her daughter asked if they could construct a maze for the cute hamster.
https://twitter.com/yutako55/status/766447380132605953After sharing the clip on Twitter, this proved to be the best type of maze ever, with fellow Twitter users loving the clever idea.
“This is way too cute!”
“It’s the ‘Super Hamster Bros.’!”
“I can’t believe you made a second lower level too!”
“The sound effects when it went in and out of the pipe made it extra adorable!”
“You should sell these on the market! I’d love to buy one!”
According to the pet’s owner, the diorama was simple to make, using just some small items from the cheap 100 yen (US$1) bargain store. To prove how easy it is to make, she’s promising to create a level 2 stage in the near future, complete with a behind-the-scenes look at the construction process. We can’t wait to check out the next instalment in the game!
Source: Hamusoku
Top Image: YouTube/yutako55
Screenshots: YouTube/yutako55
Full Screen Mario allows you to play Super Mario Bros. on your computer, create new levels!
Super Mario isn’t a plumber, Nintendo officially says
Mario AND Luigi team up for new infinite lives trick in Super Mario Bros. 【Video】
How awesome is the sight of 974 Marios running through the same level at once? (Answer: Very)
Japanese Twitter is trying to find the best hamster in an all-hamster tournament【Pics】
Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
Akita Kanto Festival, one of Japan’s most spectacular summer festivals, gets an anime twist this year
Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited
Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The humane (and adorable) way to make a flat hamster 【Video】
Super Mario is turning 30, Nintendo celebrates with a trip down memory lane and a new project
Belly photos from underneath are the next big trend in hamster cuteness
Japanese Twitter user’s dream of having a pet hamster is a roller-wheel of emotions
Super Mario Bros. creator explains how and why he designed World 1-1 of the 8-bit classic 【Video】
Japanese hamster shows impressive feat of strength, Twitter more focused on its butt
Japanese hamster’s adorable Pokémon cosplay charms the Internet 【Photos】
Giant 100-meter-long Super Mario mural is coming to Kyoto
UPDATED【Monday Kickstart】Rich hamster spotted driving expensive Nissan GT-R sports car
Amazing Super Mario Maker 2 player creates level that’s also a brilliant 3-D maze【Video】
Nintendo’s New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe ad blends fantasy and reality, scores a 1UP
Super Mario and Baskin-Robbins release a power-up ice cream collection in Japan
Expand your Super Mario figure collection with enemy characters
Pikachu and Super Mario left out of lineup of official spokescharacters for Tokyo Olympics