"Birdo, introduced in Super Mario Bros. 2, is considered the first LGBTQ+ Nintendo character, with her description suggesting she is transgender. The North American instruction booklet stated, 'He thinks he is a girl and he spits eggs from his mouth.'"
"Vivian, a character from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, is confirmed to be transgender in the remake, stating, 'Truth is, it took me a while to realise I was their sister... not their brother.'"
Birdo, a character from Super Mario Bros. 2, is recognized as a trans icon and will appear in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. Nintendo's LGBTQ+ representation includes Vivian from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, who is confirmed to be transgender in the game's remake. The dialogue reveals her struggles with identity and family dynamics. Nintendo's history with queer representation dates back to Birdo's introduction in 1988, where her description suggested she identifies as female despite being referred to as male.
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