Who is Peach‘s Boyfriend in Mario? A Deep Dive into the Princess‘ Love Life
Princess Peach is one of the most iconic characters in gaming history. For over 30 years, fans have wondered – does Mario‘s beloved princess have an official boyfriend? While Peach has had romantic moments with potential suitors, she remains single to this day.
Mario – A Blossoming Romance That‘s Not Official
Mario is Peach‘s number one hero and her closest match for a love interest. They‘ve shared sweet moments across countless epic adventures over decades:
- Dance dates, kisses on the nose, vacationing together on Isle Delfino
- Mario proposing to Peach at the end of Super Mario Odyssey
However, Peach declined his proposal, keeping their relationship undefined rather than official.
Fans widely support Mario x Peach as the OTP (one true pairing). In a 2021 poll by Goombastomp Gaming, over 64% of voters picked Mario as Peach‘s best match:
| Who should Peach be with? | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mario | 11224 | 64% |
| Luigi | 3201 | 18% |
| Bowser | 2102 | 12% |
| Pauline | 764 | 4% |
| No one | 301 | 2% |
There are sweet moments between them in every game – Peach even calls Mario her "hero and special one" in Paper Mario: The Origami King. Their chemistry is obvious, even though Peach maintains her independence.
Luigi – The Unlikely Underdog Suitor
Could Luigi be the secret crush hiding in Mario‘s shadow? This shy underdog doesn‘t get much alone time with Peach, making this an unlikely pairing. Still, some fans support Luigi x Peach:
- A SteamCommunity poll saw Luigi x Peach garner 18% of votes
- Some find their contrasting personalities adorable
However, most agree the green plumber‘s heart belongs to the sporty Princess Daisy. Luigi constantly rescues Daisy in the Mario spin-offs like Mario Kart. And Peach shows no canon romantic interest in Luigi.
Bowser – A Problematic Relationship With Her Kidnapper
The idea of Bowser and Peach dating is controversial – he‘s her kidnapper! Yet the Koopa King truly has feelings for Peach:
- In Paper Mario, we learn Bowser keeps a diary Pick Me, Peach!
- He proposes to her alongside Mario in Odyssey
Peach clearly doesn‘t return his advances though, rejecting his proposals. Their relationship remains antagonistic. Still, Bowser x Peach has its supporters:
- 12% of voters in the Goombastomp poll picked Bowser
- Some fans find their frenemy dynamic appealing
Ultimately, a romantic relationship between these archenemies seems unlikely given Bowser‘s villainy.
Prince Haru – A Movie-Only Love Interest
Prince Haru appeared exclusively in the 1986 anime film Super Mario Bros.: Peach-Hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen! In this non-canon movie, Prince Haru of the Flower Kingdom was Peach‘s betrothed fiancé.
But the film isn‘t considered an official part of Peach‘s backstory. Prince Haru has never appeared in any of the games. While he served as a temporary love interest, he seems to just be part of this one movie‘s plot.
Pauline – A Potential Crossover Couple?
Pauline, Mario‘s old flame from Donkey Kong, offers another possibilities for Peach. These two strong female leads haven‘t even met in the Mario games yet!
But a small subset of fans support Peach x Pauline:
- Several fanfics and online art depict them as a cute couple
- Some see their pink & purple color schemes as a perfect match
Still, with no canon interactions yet, Peach x Pauline remains mostly a fanfiction pipe dream for now.
The Official Word – Peach‘s Relationship Status is Open
In the end, Nintendo has never confirmed any definite boyfriend or romantic partner for Princess Peach. She cares for Mario, but doesn‘t seem ready to fully commit to him or anyone else yet.
Peach remains an independent ruler who makes her own choices. Her relationship status seems open, waiting for true love on her own terms.
As the Super Mario Wiki states: "Peach‘s personality is generally sweet, graceful, reserved, and somewhat innocent, as hinted by her affinity for the color pink. She rarely seems to get angry, though she shows some aggression in sports like Mario Strikers Charged."
With such a gentle spirit, Peach may be holding out for a perfect fairytale romance. For now, she seems content as a beloved single princess.
The Heart Wants What it Wants
Peach clearly has suitors vying for her affections, especially Mario. But just like any independent woman, Peach chooses if and when she wants to commit romantically. Fans eagerly await the day when Nintendo may confirm Peach‘s one true love once and for all.
For now, Peach remains a positive role model for being her own woman – whether singles, in a relationship, or "it‘s complicated". She lives life on her own terms, without needing a boyfriend to define her happiness.
