Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a noted superfan of all things anime, video games, and cosplay. She even has Kirby and Attack on Titan tattoos! That's why it came as no surprise that she channeled one of the most iconic video game characters of all time, Mario (as in Super Mario), for a Nintendo event.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan paid homage to the animated plumber in his signature red and denim, though the actor ditched the overalls in favor of a pair of cargo jeans with tons of pockets all up and down the legs, paired with a red sleeveless turtleneck top. She pulled a cropped leather jacket atop the ensemble and wore it slouched off her shoulders and finished off the Mario-inspired outfit with a red hat emblazoned with an “M,” which just so happens to stand for Maitreyi and Mario.
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Though she wasn't dressing up for a Halloween party, the outfit would've been a great, easy Mario costume in a pinch. (Saving that idea for next year!) Ramakrishnan has done tons of cosplays in the past, like her fashion-forward Ninja Turtle Donatello outfit and two 2023 Comic Con cosplays, Sailor Mars from the Sailor Moon manga and Yuno Gasai from the Future Diary series. Her Princess Peach cosplay from 2022 is also not to be missed!
In her caption, Ramakrishnan described herself as “forever and always a Nintendo girlie.” The gaming system has been a mainstay for her throughout her entire life, especially the Switch. “I am filled with gratitude and am feeling extremely blessed to be able to have the opportunity to talk about my genuine love for Nintendo and what video games have meant to my family my entire life,” the star wrote. “Seriously, ask me about Nintendo any time. It brings me so much joy and brings us closer together.”
