Bowser Jr. Battle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)
- Not to be confused with Bowser Jr. Battle (New Super Mario Bros.).
| "Bowser Jr. Battle" | |||
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| "Bowser Jr. Battle" in New Super Mario Bros. Wii | |||
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| Composed by: Unknown (either Kenta Nagata, Ryo Nagamatsu, or Shiho Fujii) | |||
| Key | C minor | ||
| First appearance | New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009) | ||
| Latest appearance | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) | ||
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"Bowser Jr. Battle"[1] is a musical theme in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, where it plays during the boss battles against Bowser Jr. in World 4-
Airship, World 6-Airship, and World 8-Airship. The intro is based on that of "Bowser Jr. Battle" from New Super Mario Bros., which in itself is based on the intro of "Fortress Boss" from Super Mario Bros. 3. Alongside "Enter Bowser Jr.!" from Super Mario Galaxy, this theme is often used as a leitmotif for Bowser Jr. in subsequent games and other media in the Super Mario franchise.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]
New Super Mario Bros. Wii marks the first appearance of "Bowser Jr. Battle".
New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]
In New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, the original version of "Bowser Jr. Battle" plays during the boss battles against Bowser Jr. in The Mighty Cannonship, Boarding the Airship, All Aboard!, and Bowser Jr. Showdown.
Mario Party 9[edit]
In Mario Party 9, an arrangement of "Bowser Jr. Battle" plays in the Bowser Jr. minigames Crossfire Caverns, Bumper Sparks, and Pair of Aces. It is titled "Bowser Jr. Battle 4" in the game's sound test.
 Bowser Jr. Battle 4 - The arrangement heard in Mario Party 9 | File info 0:30 |
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition[edit]
In Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, the original version of "Bowser Jr. Battle" plays during the boss battles against Bowser Jr. in World 6-
Tower 2, World 7-Tower 2, and World 8-
Tower 3.
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge[edit]
In Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, two different arrangements of "Bowser Jr. Battle" arranged by James Phillipsen play in the levels of Air Tumble Rumble. The first arrangement plays in Bowser Jr. 1 and Bowser Jr. 3, while the second arrangement plays in Bowser Jr. 2 and Bowser Jr. 4.
| Air Tumble Rumble A - The arrangement heard in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | File info 0:30 |
| Air Tumble Rumble B - The arrangement heard in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | File info 0:30 |
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie[edit]
In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a brief arrangement of "Bowser Jr. Battle" arranged by Brian Tyler plays during the first half of the staff credits approximately 29 seconds in. It is titled "1up" in the film's official soundtrack.
Other appearances[edit]
Super Mario Power-Up Summer[edit]
The Super Mario Power-Up Summer show incorporated an arrangement of "Bowser Jr. Battle" during audience applause competition segments.[2]
Nintendo Museum[edit]
At the Nintendo Museum, an arrangement of "Bowser Jr. Battle" plays during the second portion of the airship scene in Zapper & Scope SP.[3]
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Bowser Jr. Battle" from New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe on Nintendo Music
Image for "Bowser Jr. Battle (Hurry Up!)" from New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Super Mario Bros. Wii | Wii | 2009 | Original | ||
| Mario Party 9 | Wii | 2012 | Arrangement | "Bowser Jr. Battle 4"[4] | |
| New Super Mario Bros. U | Wii U | 2012 | Original | "Bowser Jr. Battle"[1] | |
| New Super Luigi U | Wii U | 2013 | Original | "Bowser Jr. Battle"[1] | |
| New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U | Wii U | 2013 | Original | "Bowser Jr. Battle"[1] | |
| Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Nintendo 3DS | 2015 | Original | ||
| Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Nintendo 3DS | 2015 | Original | ||
| Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | Nintendo 3DS, Wii U | 2016 | Arrangement | James Phillipsen | |
| New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2019 | Original | "Bowser Jr. Battle"[1] |
Film and television[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | 2026 | Arrangement | "1up"[5] | Brian Tyler |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo Music) | 2025 | Original | "Bowser Jr. Battle" | |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 2026 | Past arrangement (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie) | "1up" | Brian Tyler |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Power-Up Summer | 2023 | Arrangement | ||
| Nintendo Museum | 2024 | Arrangement |
Naming[edit]
Internal names[edit]
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
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|---|---|---|---|
| New Super Mario Bros. Wii | Sound/stream/BGM_HIKOUSEN_BOSS.32.brstm | BGM Hikousen[sic] Boss | Background Music Airship Boss |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クッパJr.戦 Kuppa Jr. sen | Bowser Jr. Battle | [1] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo Music)
- ^ Universal Parks News Today (July 5, 2023). Super Mario Power-Up Summer - スーパーマリオ・パワーアップ・サマー (6:16). YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Walking the World Asia (April 3, 2026). INSIDE Nintendo Museum 🇯🇵 | Full Tour + Exclusive Merch & Café [4K]. YouTube. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ^ Mario Party 9 sound test
- ^ The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
