1993年の『スターフォックス』でフォックス・マクラウドのデザインを手がけた今村孝矢氏が、Nintendo Switch 2向けに発表された『スターフォックス64』リメイク版のキャラクターデザインに対する見解を明かした。
2021年に任天堂を退社した今村氏は、Xへの投稿で、この発表に関する多くのメッセージを受け取って目覚めたと綴った。同氏はシリーズが復活することへの誇りを表明しつつも、新しいデザインには関与していないと述べた。「私が監修していないとこうなるのか…という感じですね」とコメントしつつ、コンセプトは良く、リメイクの方向性は明確だと評価した。その上で、個人的には『ザ・スーパーマリオブラザーズ・ムービー』に登場するフォックスのデザインの方が好みであると語った。
Xでの議論では、今村孝矢氏のコメントに対する様々な反応が寄せられている。ユーザーの間では、彼がSwitch 2のリメイク版よりも映画版のフォックスのデザインを好んでいるという点が注目される一方、新作の発表を誇らしく思う声も上がっている。
Starfox creator Takaya Imamura says he prefers how Fox looks in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie compared to the new Switch 2 game. pic.twitter.com/FLMmsGbaOz
— IGN (@IGN) 2026年5月7日
Funny you mentioned Imamura since he just said that he liked how the Star Fox crew looked in the Mario Galaxy movie than in the Switch 2 remake. Oof... lol
— Gaowing (@Gaowing1992) 2026年5月7日
Former Star Fox Developer Takaya Imamura (@ima_1966) reaction to the new Star Fox game on Switch 2:
— Stealth (@Stealth40k) 2026年5月7日
"Good morning! It was a remake of "Star Fox 64," right! I'm so proud! Thank you, Mr. Miyamoto!" pic.twitter.com/ACRZZvpc0q
Takaya Imamura, ex-diretor de arte da Nintendo, comentou o remake de Star Fox 64 no Switch 2. Ele disse que não trabalhou no projeto, mas elogiou o conceito. Mesmo assim, admitiu preferir a versão do Fox do filme de Super Mario Galaxy 😬 pic.twitter.com/frqtbD0zW8
— Tera Time (@TeraTime_) 2026年5月7日
Nintendo Artist Behind Original Star Fox Weighs In On Remake https://t.co/zXfdBEX0fp https://t.co/zXfdBEX0fp
— Kotaku (@Kotaku) 2026年5月7日
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Nintendo surprised fans with a sudden Star Fox Direct on May 6, revealing a remake of the 1997 Nintendo 64 classic for the Switch 2. The game arrives on June 25, 2026, with updated visuals, new cutscenes, and modern features.
Mario fans have spotted a mysterious character in the latest trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy movie, leading to speculation that it could be Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series. The figure appears briefly off to the side of the frame, resembling the attire worn by the character in the Star Fox games. While unconfirmed, the cameo would align with the film's space-themed setting.
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Actor Glen Powell will voice Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Powell announced the casting on Instagram with a video on March 27, a day after Nintendo revealed the character's inclusion. The film premieres on April 1.
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, has expressed hope that the backstory for Princess Peach introduced in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will influence future Nintendo games. The film reveals that Peach and Rosalina are sisters separated at a young age. This connection echoes long-standing fan speculation from the original Super Mario Galaxy game.
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The final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealed during a Nintendo Direct on March 9, 2026, announced Donald Glover as the voice of Yoshi. The animated sequel to 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, expands the adventure into space and is set for US theaters on April 1, 2026, and Japan on April 24, 2026. Fans praised the casting, visuals, and action-comedy mix.
Chris Pratt has adapted Mario's iconic 'Mamma mia' catchphrase to fit his Brooklyn-accented portrayal in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Donald Glover campaigned aggressively for the role of Yoshi, according to co-star Jack Black. The film premieres in theaters on April 1.
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Nintendo released a surprise update for the Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 2, introducing a new epilogue chapter to Rosalina's storybook. The addition expands the game's lore more than a decade after its original release. Players can access it after clearing any galaxy and earning a power star.