Mario Kart World has officially launched, bringing with it a significant change that longtime fans may find surprising—new voice actors for Donkey Kong and Princess Peach! For nearly two decades, Takashi Nagasako lent his voice to the iconic ape since 2004, while Samantha Kelly has been the voice behind Princess Peach, Toad, and Toadette since 2007. In a recent Instagram post, Kelly revealed that she was contacted just days prior by Nintendo, informing her of the decision to part ways. Strikingly, both actors’ names are absent from the game's ending credits, leaving fans speculating about their successors, with many believing Koji Takeda may now be behind Donkey Kong's voice.
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