Super Mario Bros. Wonder Action Badges Guide: All Locations

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

Want to get new abilities with Action Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder? The newly introduced Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder are a major gameplay mechanic in the game, and can radically alter how you play any given course. This Mario Wonder guide will list every ability-granting Action Badge and where to unlock them all.

Mario Wonder Action Badges: Parachute Cap

In midair, press <R> or shake the controller to pop open your hat and float down gently.

Unlock this in Pipe Rock Plateau World 1 at Badge House. 

Wall-Climb Jump

Jump at a wall, then press <B> to jump up vertically.

Unlock this in Pipe Rock Plateau World 1 by completing the “Wall-Climb Jump 1“ Badge Challenge.

Dolphin Kick

Underwater, press <R> or shake the controller for a speed burst that will also smash through obstacles.

Unlock this in Petal Isles by completing the “Dolphin Kick 1” Badge Challenge.

Floating High Jump

Jump higher than normal and remain airborne for longer.

Unlock this in Fluff-Puff Peaks World 2 by completing the “Floating High Jump 1” Badge Challenge.

Crouching High Jump

Crouching will charge up the jump to reach higher than normal.

Unlock this in Shining Falls World 3 by completing the “Crouching High Jump 1” Badge Challenge.

Timed High Jump

Time consecutive jumps perfectly to achieve greater heights on each subsequent one. Works on sand too.

Unlock this in Sunbaked Desert World 4 by purchasing it from Poplin Shop for Flower Coins.

Mario Wonder Action Badge – Fast Dash

Both walk and dash faster than normal, and this applies to sandy surfaces as well.

Unlock this in Sunbaked Desert World 4 by purchasing it from Poplin Shop for Flower Coins.

Grappling Vine

In midair, press <R> or shake the controller to grab at a wall with a vine.

Unlock this in Fungi Mines World 5 by completing the “Grappling Vine 1” Badge Challenge.

Boosting Spin Jump: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Action Badge

In midair, press <R> or shake the controller to ascend even further with a corkscrew maneuver .

Unlock this in Petal Isles by completing the “Boosting Spin Jump 1” Badge Challenge.

And those are all nine Action Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Check out our other guides to find the eleven Boost Badges, and select the best Badge for any given course.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Boost Badges: All Locations

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

Want to get all of the Boost Badges in Super Mario Bros Wonder? The newest Mario game has an all new mechanic dubbed Badges, which changes how you play and replay courses. This Super Mario Bros. Wonder guide will list every Boost Badge and where to unlock them.

Coin Reward

Beating down enemies will grant you bonus coins.

Unlock this in Pipe Rock Plateau World 1 by purchasing it from Poplin Shop for Flower Coins.

Auto Super Mushroom – Super Mario Wonder Boost Badges

Begin big with this Badge, which grants you a Super Mushroom power-up at the very start of the course.

Unlock this in Pipe Rock Plateau World 1 by besting the Wiggler in Wiggler Race Mountaineering!

Add ! Blocks

Creates blocks that may hold valuable items, or can be used as platforms.

Unlock this in Fluff-Puff Peaks World 2 by purchasing it from Poplin Shop for Flower Coins.

Mario Wonder Boost Badges: Safety Bounce

Serves as a reprieve or rescue for those times when you stumble into pits, lava, or poison swamps, once per fall.

Unlock this in Fluff-Puff Peaks World 2 by purchasing it from Poplin Shop for Flower Coins.

Rhythm Jump

A coin farming Badge which grants you bonus coins if you time your jumps to the beat.

Unlock this in Sunbaked Desert World 4 by completing the 1, 2, 3, Jump! Ninji Dancers Badge Challenge.

Sensor

Find secreted items in the vicinity like Wonder Flowers or 10-Flower Coins.

Unlock this in Fungi Mines World 5 by granting a Flower Coin to the Poplin near the bridge.

Coin Magnet: Super Mario Wonder Boost Badge

No need to struggle getting every last coin and item, since this Badge will attract them towards you.

Unlock this in Deep Magma Bog World 6 by purchasing it from Poplin Shop for Flower Coins.

All Elephant Power

All power-ups are now Elephant Fruits.

Unlock this by completing the game, and it will be available for purchase at any Poplin Shop.

All Fire Power

No matter the power-up, this will transform you into Fire form with Fire Flowers.

Unlock this by completing the game, and it will be available for purchase at any Poplin Shop.

All Bubble Power

Transform into Bubble form with any and every power-up becoming a Bubble Flower.

Unlock this by completing the game, and it will be available for purchase at any Poplin Shop.

Mario Wonder Boost Badge: All Drill Power

Drill form on demand with any power-up becoming a Drill Flower.

Unlock this by completing the game, and it will be available for purchase at any Poplin Shop.

And those are all eleven Boost Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Check out our guide on getting the all nine Action Badges, and picking the best Mario Wonder Badge for the job and the course.

Spider-Man 2 PS5 Aunt May’s Grave Location: Where to Find It

Posted on by Parker Johnson

Looking to find the location of Aunt May’s Grave in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and get the “You Know What to Do” trophy? We’ve got you covered with our guide on where to find the location.

Throughout the open world of New York City, many of your main and side objectives are pretty well-marked and hard to miss. When it comes to the locations you’ll need if you want to hunt down all of the Spider-Man 2 trophies, though, things get a bit more complicated. Luckily, we’ll make the process pain-free with our guide to finding Aunt May’s grave in the new Spider-Man game!

Where to Find Aunt May’s Grave in Spider-Man 2

The location of Aunt May's grave in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

In a general sense, to find Aunt May’s grave, you’ll want to head to the northernmost part of the in-game map to Harlem. This will take you to the cemetery where you can find many of the characters who have passed away in the world of Insomniac’s Spider-Man, including Phin & Rick Mason, Jefferson Davis, and, of course, Peter’s Aunt May & Uncle Ben.

The zoomed-in map shown above gives a pretty good idea on where you can find Aunt May’s grave among the many tombstones you’ll see. Another hint that gives you a pretty good idea on where to go is a white dot that will appear over the grave. This prompt will turn into the triangle button as you get closer to show that you can interact with it (though this will also happen over the grave of Jefferson Davis. Once you get close enough, press triangle to pay your respects, then maybe self-reflect a bit on why a PlayStation trophy is the only reason you visited your dear, departed aunt.

That’s all you need to know to get the “You Know What to Do” trophy in Spider-Man 2! Enjoy some contemplative swinging throughout New York as a little treat.

Nintendo Announces ‘Switch 2’ Cartridges Will Taste Good This Time

Posted on by Kevin Podas

KYOTO — After embarrassingly releasing game cartridges for the Nintendo Switch that tasted bad, Nintendo HQ confirmed this week that the cartridges for their tentatively-titled upcoming console will instead taste delicious.

“It was a manufacturing error, plain and simple,” stated Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa. “We were planning for Breath of the Wild cartridges to taste like ‘wild cherry blast’, offering an additional incentive for gamers to buy physical copies. Instead it came out all wrong, and tasted like pesticide, quite frankly. Please don’t ask how I know that.”

Shinya Takahashi, general manager of Nintendo’s Entertainment Planning & Development Division, echoed Furukawa’s statements.

“Part of our reasoning for going back to cartridges in the first place was so that our games would taste absolutely delectable,” said Takahashi. “You just can’t make CDs taste good, we tried. Why do you think the WiiU was a financial failure? Honestly a big reason we stuck with cartridges for the Nintendo 64 was because we thought we could give them some flavor, but sadly that big gray clamshell casing didn’t allow people to easily slither their tongues inside for a taste.”

Gamers quickly responded to the big news.

“Am I the only one who thinks that Switch games taste good?” replied ToiletMario34. “Seriously, have you guys tasted Super Mario Bros. Wonder yet? It’s delicious! Of course COVID has kind of affected my taste buds, so everything’s been kind of off for me for a while, but it still tastes better than anything Sony or Microsoft have released in ages.”

At press time, Nintendo and Hard Drive both would like to stress that you should not try to eat your video games on any gaming consoles either current or upcoming.

Writer Named Al Beyond Pissed at WGA Deal

Posted on by Patrick Sullivan

LOS ANGELES — WGA member and TV writer Al Plinkett is calling out the deal WGA members and the AMPTP made in late September as being blatantly discriminatory towards him specifically, sources have confirmed. 

“‘Al can’t write or rewrite literary material’, ‘Al-generated material will not be considered source-material’,” said Al, misreading from the WGA’s deal to end the 2023 strike. “Is this because I missed the Christmas party last year? What am I supposed to tell my children, that dad can’t work anymore because the entire Writer’s Guild of America hates him?”

A member of the WGA since he was 23, Al has worked on a variety of Emmy-winning shows and has received constant acclaim from both critics and peers, which makes the his interpreted blanket ban on creating any future work even more hurtful.

“I’ve been a writer for 18 years, but for some reason in the last year or so everyone’s been such a jerk to me online,” continued Al, choking back tears. “I feel like I’ve been in an out-of-body nightmare; every news outlet in the last 12 months has just been peppering everything I create as ‘dangerous’, ‘plagiaristic’, or ‘the worst’. I don’t know what I did wrong!”

While the ban came as a complete surprise to Al, others have been increasingly more outspoken over the use of Al-related content in the past year.

“Let’s be clear here: fuck that guy Al,” said WGA President Meredith Stiehm. “This isn’t some misunderstanding where we’re talking about artificial intelligence, which is a whole other matter. No, we all hate that son of a bitch Al. Did you hear he missed the Christmas party last year?”

Upon further review of the deal made by the WGA, it appears that Al is not alone in being banned: writers with the names Eric, Kyle, Marissa, Leah, and Keith are also barred from creating content under the guild’s bizarre new terms. In exchange for these bans, the WGA will allow studios free reign to do “whatever they want” with artificial intelligence.

Board Game Pieces Ranked by How Likely I Am to Eat Them When No One Is Looking

Posted on by Joe Tilleli

We’ve all been there. Fidgeting with board game components in hand while waiting for your turn. Glancing down at the pieces, wondering just what they might taste like.

It’s only natural to see something small and want to put it in your mouth. Just make sure you don’t get caught. Take it from an expert. Here is the definitive list of board game pieces ranked by how likely I am to sneak them into my mouth when no one is paying attention.

#30 — Twister’s Mat

This would be too difficult to pull off. Perhaps while my opponent has both hands on green, I can start munching on the red side. But since the whole mat is a whopping 67” by 55”, I wouldn’t be able to get it all down before their next turn.

#29 — A Metal D4

I will not even attempt. I’d need throat surgery after it slices its way down into my gullet.

#28 — Jenga’s Blocks

This is just wood. Wood that looks like wood. No thank you.

#27 — Candy Land’s Gingerbread Men

Despite the name of the game, these smiley little boys don’t actually look all too palatable. Pass.

#26 — Stratego’s Soldiers

These pieces are incredibly jagged. While it’s possible the bomb might taste like da bomb, I’ll never know.

#25 — Checkers’ Checker

When I think about eating Checkers, I want chili dogs and seasoned fries. Not stackable plastic pieces.

#24 — Sorry’s Player Markers

These ones I don’t necessarily want to eat but I will suck on them like a binky.

#23 — Ticket to Ride’s Trains

These look like they could be chewy and tangy. I’d go ahead and try the line from Saint Louis to Kansas City.

#22 — Blood on the Clocktower’s Imp Token

Playing as evil stresses me out. Better off just swallowing the token whole and then claiming to have gotten the Monk or something.

#21 — Catan’s Robber

This notorious game component can cause a lot of tension at the table. Best gobble him up before the game even begins so Derek doesn’t throw a hissy-fit.

#20 — Clue’s Rope

Something about the rope being the only non-metallic, non-shiny murder weapon just grabs my attention … and my appetite.

#19 — Marbles

A toy as old as time. They come in an assortment of colors and patterns to stack up against jelly beans. I’m sure if I suck on them long enough, the flavor at the middle will surely come out.

#18 — Boggle’s Sand Timer

 

Since you can play this game solo, I don’t even need to sneak it down. Just crack that bad boy open and slam it down like Fun Dip.

#17 — Risk’s Cannons

This one isn’t for enjoyment. It’s pure strategy. Derek’s army has created a color-coded choke point in Central America. Of course, that won’t be a problem if I simply ignore the choking hazard on the side of the box.

#16 — Chess’ Rook

I can’t exactly explain it, but the rook is the most appetizing-looking of the chess pieces. Don’t agree with me? Get in the comments.

#15 — Othello’s Reversible Tokens

I imagine these taste like the black and white cookies you can get from the deli. And there’s so many of these in the box, no one will notice if just one goes missing. Or two.

#14 — Operation’s Bread Basket

I don’t know how this delicious bread got inside the patient’s dick but it’s mine for the taking. And if this put’s me in the hospital, so be it.

#13 — Battleship’s Destroyer

You can’t sink my battleship if I’m already digesting it, Derek.

#12 — Life’s Pink and Blue Pegs

Like Saturn himself, I will devour my children one by one. It’s my life, I can do with it what I please.

#11 — Scrabble’s Z

What the fuck am I going to use the Z in? I don’t have the letters for zebra so it’s just taking up space. And if I understand the number in the corner correctly, it’s only a mere 10 calories.

#10 — Left Center Right’s Chips

I never once used these chips in the game. Everyone always just passes around actual dollar bills. Might as well put the chips to good use with some French onion dip.

#9 — Trivial Pursuit’s Pie Slices

Come on, it’s in the name. It might have to answer some additional pop culture questions but it’s worth it to get a taste of that colorful wedge.

#8 — King of Tokyo’s Energy Cubes

Green Jell-O is far from the best Jell-O, but Jell-O is still Jell-O. And even though these are demonstrably not Jell-O, they still look like Jell-O. So I will eat them.

#7 — Meeples

Meeples are universal, like garlic. You can use them in Carcassonne, Archipelago, Carbonara, Bolognese — the list goes on.

#6 — Monopoly’s Racecar

I never get to be the damn racecar. And you know what? Now no one gets to be the racecar. How do you like that, Derek?

#5 — Hi Ho! Cherry-O’s Cherries

Does anyone else remember this game? My neighbor had it growing up. When it comes to noticing how succulent game pieces can be, it was my forbidden snack awakening.

#4 — Everdell’s Berries

Not only do these look delicious, but they’re squishy like a gummy bear. Yes please.

#3 — Azul Tiles

You know these little Starburst-looking bastards are juicy as hell. As soon as Derek gets up to go to the bathroom, I’m sucking them dry.

#2 — Don’t Wake Daddy’s Daddy

More like Don’t Wake Zaddy. I will eat this sleepy king’s ass out all night long while the kids are up to no good in the other room.

#1 — Wingspan’s Eggs

We all knew this was coming. These look like delicious Cadbury mini eggs. I will lose every game of Wingspan because none of these pieces are on my board when it comes time to score. They are all in my mouth.

We Have Bluesky Codes, But We Put Them All in This Article Because We Need the Ad Revenue

Posted on by Parker Johnson

Ever since an unnamed, insecure billionaire took over Twitter, everyone’s been searching for a good successor. Among all of the platforms you’ve seen your friends say “you can find me here now” about, one you’ve probably seen a lot is Bluesky. Even the world-renowned, integrity-filled outlet Hard Drive is on there! 

The unfortunate thing, though, is that you need an invite code (something like “bsky-social-mb4jy-ddch6“) and unless you have a really proactive friend, codes like “bsky-social-i7dsx-4vk5m” are pretty hard to get your hands on. Luckily, through our network of cool people at Hard Drive, we’ve got plenty of codes. But to keep the lights on, we really need to get some ad revenue cranking, especially here in quarter 4. So we’ve put all of our bluesky codes like bsky-social-4i3ly-tmvax and bsky-social-ityhj-i6fv3 all throughout this article. We might even drop in pictures like this one!

Wow! Look at that ad that probably just came up below that picture! No, seriously, look at it for a while. We make more money that way.

Man, your attention span brought you to the fourth paragraph! Nice! Here’s a few more codes for your patience:

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Here’s a cute picture of a bear I saw on Twitter the other day. Maybe someday we can find cool pictures like this on Bluesky together!

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Alright, we’ve still got some more codes. Watch any good movies recently? I just watched the Coen Brothers’ Fargo for the first time a couple weeks ago. It slaps! Go watch it if you haven’t yet, go rewatch it if you already have.

Fun fact: apparently Hard Drive is also in the Top 100 most followed accounts on Bluesky! So if you use one of our codes, like “bsky-social-nxcde-gf4hm” you should follow us. My brain likes seeing the number go up or, in the ranking case, number go down.

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Speaking of shilling, did you know that Hard Drive has a cool relaunched merch store? It’s true! Lots of cool shirts, vinyl, and more in there. Go take a look at hardshoppes.com! And while you’re at it, take a look at this: bsky-social-ogavy-3jovt

If you’ve scrolled this far, you must be pretty bored, so let me tell you about a couple of cool Steam Next Fest demos. If you’re a fan of deckbuilders, you should play Cobalt Core. It’s like if Slay the Spire, FTL, and really chill lo-fi beats had an incredibly gorgeous kid.

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If you’re more of a multiplayer guy, check out Make Way! This one is a lovechild between Mario Kart and Ultimate Chicken Horse and it rules. Me and the boys played for like 2 hours last night and it’s still just a demo. I’m really hyped for the full release, and it’s actually a crime that I’m not seeing it all over my feed.

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Spider-Man 2 PS5 Graphics Settings: Fidelity or Performance?

Posted on by Samam Hasan

Wondering if you should play Spider-Man 2 in performance or fidelity mode? Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will let players once again stand in the role of Spider-Man, both as Peter Parker and Miles Morales. With the game being released only on the PlayStation 5, The game will feature a much more defined and detailed version of New York City for players to swing around in all glory. As with most modern games, the game will have graphics options for players to choose from. In the case of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, there will be two modes: Fidelity vs Performance. Let’s take a look at what the modes offer and which are suitable for players.

What is the Best Graphics Mode in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2?

Based on all the options, the best graphics mode looks to be the Performance Mode with Smoothed VRR and 120 Hz support enabled. It will provide both a higher framerate as well as amazing graphics. Not to mention, with the presence of Ray-Tracing enabled by default, Spider-Man 2 will be a treat to play in this mode.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Fidelity & Performance Mode Details

The Fidelity Mode is the default graphics setting in the game, which is at a locked framerate of 30 FPS at a resolution of up to 4K. This means graphics take priority here, so if you want to enjoy the full glory of New York City as well as take advantage of the PlayStation 5’s hardware, this is the mode to use. This includes the highly sought-after Ray Tracing feature as well. 

The Performance Mode in Spider-Man 2 is locked at 60 FPS, which can reach a max resolution of 1440p and as low as 1080p. What’s great here is that this mode also has Ray-tracing enabled, so players won’t need to worry about that. 

The game also has 120 Hz and VRR support that can make it reach higher framerates in the modes as well. The VRR mode has three options: off, smooth, or uncapped. The Smooth option will keep the resolution and target a stable framerate. On the other hand, the Uncapped option will lower the resolution a bit and go for a higher framerate. Enabling this in Fidelity mode will let the game reach 40FPS. And on the other hand, in Performance mode, it will reach around 70-80 FPS. If a display has 120 Hz support, enabling it in-game will further increase the framerates in the two modes as well.

The option to choose a graphics setting is a great way to fully enjoy this amazing title by Insomniac Games. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set for worldwide release on October 20 on the PlayStation 5.

Spider-Man 2 Review: That Movie From 2004 Really Holds Up

Posted on by Mark Roebuck

Well the day is finally here, the DVD I bought on eBay of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 arrived at my place last night. I’m so excited!! I’ve been waiting for this day for so long and now today, October 20th, 2023, here is Hard Drive’s much anticipated Spider-Man 2 review. The film from 19 years ago, that is! 

Great news. I really think that anyone who liked the first Spider-Man is going to simply love Spider-Man 2. There’s a refined focus on the action, and some of the bloatier elements of the original have been phased out in exchange for a pace that never lets up. I sure was skeptical, but I can tell you that Spider-Man 2 is an improvement on Spider-Man in every way. 

Just to be clear, I am talking about the Tobey Maguire movies, the ones before the MCU and all of that. Really good stuff here, folks. 

If any gamers are reading this, by the way, you simply HAVE to play the games they made based on these movies. They’re called Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2. Remember Bruce Campbell, the charming character actor that pops up in some small role in all of those movies? Well he’s like a God in Michigan, where I’m from. Seriously. He may be a guy you vaguely recognize, but up here he’s a star on par with George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Shaggy 2 Dope. 

Anyway, he is the narrator of the whole Spider-Man game! You gotta check out Spider-Man, on the GameCube. It’s a really, really fun Spider-Man game. And once you get through that, which I’m sure you will, you can keep going and check out Spider-Man 2! Bruce Campbell is in that one, too. Just like the movies, that game is even better than the very solid first one. 

This isn’t from the GameCube games I’m talking about. I’m not sure what this is.

For a guy like me, that only plays stuff after it’s been out for a few decades, Spider-Man 2 may very well be the game of the year! And I’ve played a lot of great retro stuff  in 2023. Final Fantasy, Baldur’s Gate, Resident Evil. It’s truly one of the better gaming years I can remember having. 

Anyway, sorry to get sidetracked from the movie. I think Doctor Octopus is a really neat villain, and in my opinion, Willem Dafoe is an actor we’ll be seeing a lot more of in the future, as he continues the engaging Norman Osborne storyline first introduced in Spider-Man One. 

I also just found out that there’s a Spider-Man 3, but I don’t think I’m ready to think about that for a little while still. I bet it’s pretty good though, right? 

Who Is the Most Popular Anime Character in Each State?

Posted on by Kevin Podas

Anime has absolutely exploded in popularity over the last several decades. The animated export from Japan has really seeped its roots into American culture in particular, with so many memorable and beloved characters becoming cherished by all different kinds of people the whole country over. Today, we’ll take a look at who we’ve determined are the most popular anime characters in each state of the US.

Alabama: Bandit Keith (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Really, who’s more American than this star spangled, bandit-clad bastard from Yu-Gi-Oh? Obviously everybody wanted to pick him, but hey, Alabama’s first on the list alphabetically, so they got dibs. Sorry North Dakota.

Alaska: Rukia Kuchiki (Bleach)

Rukia’s sword has the ability to freeze someone to death in a chrysalis of ice, which is pretty much the same effect as opening your door and stepping outside in Alaska. It’s not her fault, you guys. You just chose to live in Alaska.

Arizona: Guts (Berserk)

“He just like me!” Ah shut up, Arizona.

Arkansas: Reigen Arataka (Mob Psycho 100)

He may just be a con-man pretending to be a psychic, but the residents of Arkansas see through his facade and know that deep down, somewhere in there, so far you almost can’t see it, there’s a heart of gold.

California: Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)

California loves the over-powered prettyboy of Jujutsu Kaisen, Satoru Gojo. His celebrity status and general untouchability makes him a standout, relatable character there.

Colorado: Spike Spiegel (Cowboy Bebop)

I mean… who wouldn’t want to spark a blunt with Spike? It’s every Coloradans’ dream!

Connecticut: Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Haksuho)

This delinquent-turned-martial-artist-turned-demon is simply beloved in the east coast state of Connecticut, who are a bit rough around the edges themselves.

Delaware: Kirito (Sword Art Online)

Aaaaand the most boring state in the nation chooses the most boring main character in existence. Surprise, surprise!

Florida: Kaiman (Dorohedoro)

I mean, he’s got an alligator for a head. And you know they got gators aplenty in Florida. Kaiman is practically hailed like a celebrity there, and is supposed to be added to the state flag.

Georgia: The guy from Kagurabachi

I’m just going to assume this is because of the meme and they don’t actually like this manga. Or maybe they do? I honestly can’t tell.

Hawaii: Mitsuri Kanroji (Demon Slayer)

With her two-toned green and pink hair and quite revealing outfit, this character has to have one of the most over-the-top designs in recent memory. But hey, the state of Hawaii loves her for it anyway. Let your freak flag fly, Mitsuri!

Idaho: Saitama (One-Punch Man)

As previously stated, Idadho loves Saitama because his bald head looks like a potato. Sorry, Idaho! Wish I knew more about ya.

Illinois: Ash (Pokémon)

Chicago, also known as “the second city”, always loves to root for the underdog. And it took Ash a long god damn time to finally win the Pokémon League. Almost as long as it took the Cubs to finally win another World Series!

Indiana: Sōsuke Aizen (Bleach)

What the hell was this guy’s problem? Get your shit together, Indiana.

Iowa: Rock Lee (Naruto)

Iowa loves the good boy of Naruto who always tries his best even though he doesn’t have special ninja powers. He proves that being ordinary can be extraordinary, which is something Iowans would like to believe.

Kansas: Vash the Stampede (Trigun)

Right in the heart of “tornado alley”, Kansas is no stranger to natural disasters. Vash the Stampede is known as the humanoid typhoon, so if he were to ever roll through the state it would be just another day for them.

Kentucky: Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon)

Residents of Kentucky appreciate the simple charm and goofiness that Usagi Tsukino proudly wears upon her sleeve. Sailor Moon herself is adored in Kentucky, and they will do anything to protect her. You know, if she can’t protect herself, for whatever reason.

Louisiana: Sanji (One Piece)

Boy do they love to cook down in the bayou, so naturally Sanji, the chef of the Strawhat Pirates, is a crowd pleaser down in Louisiana. I hear tell he can make a mean gumbo!

Maine: Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan)

Thanks to Stephen King, there’s nothing Maine loves more than a good mystery. I mean, maybe. There’s probably other stuff they like in Maine. But I know Stephen King is from there, so we’re going to go with that. And Conan Edogawa is a teenager-turned-boy detective who loves to solve mysteries. Bing bang boom, done. Thank you, Maine! You’ve been wonderful.

Maryland: Alphonse Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Alphonse is a good boy who suffered the unfortunate consequence of having his soul bound to a metal suit of armor after helping his brother try to raise their mom from the dead. But… the state of Maryland forgives him for attempting human transmutation. He’s suffered enough already.

Massachusetts: Kamina (Gurren Lagann)

This inspiring figure is respected by the fine state of Massachusetts, and the residents of Boston admire his no-bullshit attitude. Go into any bar in Boston and tell them Kamina sent you to get a free beer (don’t do this).

Michigan: Misato Katsuragi (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

Misato can knock beers back with the best of them, and would be an absolutely great addition to any tailgating party at the University of Michigan. Any given Sunday you can count on Misato to show up with a 24-pack of Yebisu beer.

Minnesota: DIO (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)

Not to be confused with Ronnie James, DIO is a big hit up in Minnesota. He’s got to be one of the most persistent villains in all of anime, and you can’t have a great story without a great villain– something that is definitely not lost on Minnesotans.

Mississippi: Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Avatar: The Last Airbender isn’t an anime, you baka gaijin! Reeeee!!!

Missouri: Lain Iwakura (Serial Experiments Lain)

What else is there to do in Missouri besides go on the computer, I guess? And there’s nobody in anime with a better home rig than Lain Iwakura of Serial Experiments Lain. Just don’t spend too much time on the Wired or you might just lose yourself.

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