Yes, The Mario Movie IS Canon! (Part 1)

Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, To My Over Half-Hour Long Response Video! This is covering why I believe that the Mario Movie IS a canonical entry to the Mainline Mario Titles. If y'all disagree, please be respectful in the comments section when airing your disagreements. Hope y'all enjoy, and stick around for Part 2!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Origins
7:30 Stars
11:50 Character Portrayals
14:37 Kongs
20:35 Mario Kart
22:25 Lighting Round
Special Thanks To My Contributors:
Editing and Writing: Me and ‪@How_to_Get_Soloed_101‬
Evidence/Arguments: Niarobi (@niarobii on Twitter), ‪@stillcantthinkaboutaname5396‬ , and many others!
Original Video: • Why The Super Mario Br...
DaNintendude: / @danintendude
Sean D. Walsh: / @seandwalsh3
(Note: Please don't troll or send hate to them, I actually really enjoy their content)
Sources (If I Didn't Credit Anybody by Mistake, Please Let Me Know!):
TheStarFish (Shrek YTP)
AA-VFX (Space Background)
Nintendo Animated Wallpaper (All Other Backgrounds)
Nintendo Co. LtD (Images, Movie Clips, Etc.)
Illumination Entertainment (Movie Clips)
Nintendo Power (Guide Statements)
Objection.lol/Capcom (Ace Attorney Music and Clips)
Nintendo Thumb (Footage)
Marioverse (Logo)
Dark World Discord Server (Scans and Arguments)
DatOneWeeb (I mention him in a meme)
Schoolastic (DK: Rumble In The Jungle)
Nintendo Dream Web (Miyamoto Interview)
Whoever made that "Where Banana" Meme and The Gigachad Meme.
Let the battles begin!
Related Terms:
Mario Movie, Mario Canon, Super Mario Brothers. Movie, Power Scaling, Mario Lore