Hooked on the brothers
A PC Gamer editor humorously notes a Tokyo barbershop named after Mario and Luigi, playfully linking it to Nintendo’s franchise.
A barbershop in Harajuku, Tokyo, named Mr. Brothers, appears to reference the Mario brothers, sparking a lighthearted observation about Nintendo’s iconic characters. The shop’s name evokes the Super Mario Bros. Super Show’s catchphrase, adding a nostalgic twist to a routine errand.
The editor speculates whether Nintendo staff might have visited the barbershop, blending humor with a nod to the company’s cultural influence. The anecdote underscores the global reach of Nintendo’s brand, even in unexpected places like a local barbershop.
PC Gamer’s Wes Fenlon, who spotted the shop, has covered games and hardware for over a decade, including roles at The Wirecutter and Tested before joining PC Gamer in 2014. His work spans emulation, Japanese games, and in-depth features on niche gaming communities.
Fenlon’s personal gaming habits include deep dives into Satisfactory’s conveyor belt optimization and nostalgic playthroughs of 20-year-old Final Fantasy titles or ASCII roguelikes. His focus remains on storytelling and editorial depth within PC gaming.