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title: 'New Mario 3 World Record is Insane'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=O7dB7ijEWUs'
video_id: 'O7dB7ijEWUs'
date: 2026-08-04
duration_sec: 68
---

# New Mario 3 World Record is Insane

> Source: [New Mario 3 World Record is Insane](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O7dB7ijEWUs)

## Summary

This video covers a new world record speedrun of Super Mario Bros. 3 in the 100% category, set by runner Kudo 1K. The run is notable for its near-flawless execution, especially in the later levels requiring frame-perfect clips, and the runner's calm demeanor under pressure.

### Key Points

- **World Record Set** [00:02] — Speedrunner Kudo 1K set a new world record in the 100% category of Super Mario Bros. 3, where the player must beat every level and overworld enemy.
- **Impressive Start** [00:15] — Kudo had a beautiful start, clearing stage after stage with virtually no mistakes, maintaining a crazy pace while staying calm.
- **Frame-Perfect Clips** [00:30] — The hardest part of the run is in world 7, requiring several frame-perfect clips to skip certain levels. Kudo nailed the clips in 7-1 and 7-5, but missed the clip in 7-9.
- **Late Run Pressure** [00:45] — Kudo tried to distract himself to stay calm, but faltered in Bowser's castle, missing a couple clips and bleeding time. Despite this, the run remained amazing.
- **Future Goals** [00:57] — Kudo wants a 1:09:1X time, but it's not a top priority as he has already moved on to other speedruns. The new world record is one that all will try to beat.

### Conclusion

Kudo 1K's new world record in Super Mario Bros. 3 100% is a testament to skill and composure, despite minor time losses. The record sets a high bar for the speedrunning community.

## Transcript

world record? Let's find out. It was set by speed runner Kudo 1K in the 100% category, where you must beat every level and overworld enemy. Kudo had a beautiful start. He cleared stage after stage with virtually no mistakes.
clearly a special run, but he played it cool. That's pretty crazy pace, not However, the hardest part of this run is towards [music] the end. In world 7, you must do several frame perfect clips to skip certain levels. He nailed it in 7-1
and 7-5, but missed the clip in 7-9. Then he hit the extremely hard 7-7 clip. This run was officially amazing. Kudo tried to distract himself to stay calm. tried to distract himself to stay calm. >> [music]
it, he faltered in Bowser's castle, missing a couple clips to bleed a bit of missing a couple clips to bleed a bit of time. No, I'm bald. I'm so bald. No. This was still an amazing run even with the time loss at the end. Going forward,
Kudo wants a 1:09:1X, but it's not a top priority as he's already moved on to priority as he's already moved on to other speed runs. And time. New world record, one that all will be trying to beat going [music] forward.