Donkey Kong Bananza is a sequel to Super Mario Odyssey.
Why would the developers go out of their way to change the license plate to say "2025" instead of "1981"?
If Donkey Kong Bananza were a prequel, why would the New Donkers stop using LCD screen display billboards, and use posters with lamps and lightbulb borders?
If Donkey Kong Bananza were a prequel, why would the New Donkers stop wearing hoodies and caps and various modern outfits, and start wearing only suits and fedoras?
If Donkey Kong Bananza were a prequel, why would Pauline grow up and start using an older microphone, instead of the newer, higher-quality microphone that she started out with?
