Miyamoto's mission: pikmin everywhere at nintendo

Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary game designer behind Pikmin, isn't just a fan of his diminutive creations—he's on a full-blown corporate quest to embed them into every conceivable Nintendo product. The revelation came during a recent interview at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, preceding the release of the Super Mario Galaxy movie, and it’s a detail that sheds light on the pervasive presence of Pikmin across the Nintendo ecosystem.

A directive, not a request

While discussing the collaboration with Illumination Entertainment for the Super Mario Galaxy film, Miyamoto was asked about the surprising cameo of Pikmin within the movie itself. His response wasn't a casual acknowledgement but a declaration of intent. “Now I wouldn’t say a request,” he stated firmly. “More like a mission. I’m on a mission to try to include Pikmin in any kind of Nintendo product we put out.” The sheer seriousness with which he delivered this statement suggests a level of dedication bordering on obsession.

This isn’t a new phenomenon, of course. Pikmin have long been stealthy inhabitants of the Nintendo universe, popping up in unexpected places. From Mario Golf to Mario Kart, Mario Maker, Mario Wonder, Smash Bros., WarioWare, and even Animal Crossing, the little plant-like creatures have been lurking in the background, often hidden within levels or appearing as costume elements. Their ubiquity, previously attributed to playful Easter eggs, now takes on a new meaning under the light of Miyamoto’s explicit directive.

The recent Nintendo short released last October, showcasing Pikmin tidying a child's nursery, now reveals itself as another manifestation of this