Castle Theme (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)
- Not to be confused with Castle Theme (New Super Mario Bros.).
| "Castle Theme" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| "Castle Theme" in New Super Mario Bros. Wii | |||
| Composed by: Shiho Fujii[1] | |||
| Key | G minor | ||
| First appearance | New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009) | ||
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) | ||
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"Castle Theme",[2] also known as "Castle BGM",[3] is a musical theme composed by Shiho Fujii for New Super Mario Bros. Wii, where it plays in the castle levels. This theme succeeds "Castle Theme" from New Super Mario Bros., and would make numerous reappearances throughout the New Super Mario Bros. series. This theme incorporates brief arrangements of "Castle BGM" from Super Mario World approximately 26 and 42 seconds in.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]
New Super Mario Bros. Wii marks the first appearance of "Castle Theme".
New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]
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In New Super Mario Bros. 2, a remix of "Castle Theme" incorporating the "Paah" vocals plays in the castle levels.
A woodblock beat is added to the instrumentation whenever Mario or Luigi are in their Raccoon/Fox forms.
A bell synth arpeggiator is added to the instrumentation whenever the Gold Ring is active.
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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 "Castle Theme" plays in the castle levels.
Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS / Super Mario Maker 2[edit]
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In Super Mario Maker, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, and Super Mario Maker 2, the original version of "Castle Theme" plays in New Super Mario Bros. U-style castle-themed levels. Additional bongo percussion is added to the instrumentation whenever the player rides a Yoshi.
An ambient arrangement of "Castle Theme" plays while editing New Super Mario Bros. U-style castle-themed levels in the Course Maker. This arrangement uses eight tracks that fade in and out randomly to create a dynamic mix.
Exclusively in Super Mario Maker 2, a music box arrangement of "Castle Theme" plays in the nighttime version of New Super Mario Bros. U-style castle-themed levels.
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Super Mario Run[edit]
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In Super Mario Run, the original version of "Castle Theme" plays in the castle levels. Wind chimes and synthesized scratches are added to the instrumentation whenever a Coin Rush occurs.
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition[edit]
In Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, the original version of "Castle Theme" plays in the castle levels.
Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]
In Mario Party: Star Rush, the original version of "Castle Theme" is a playable song in Rhythm Recital.
Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, a progressive metal arrangement of "Castle Theme" can play on VS Race routes coming from Airship Fortress, Wario Shipyard, Cheep Cheep Falls, Boo Cinema, Dry Bones Burnout, and Bowser's Castle. It is titled "Castle BGM" in the game's pause menu.
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Other appearances[edit]
New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Simplified Piano Solos / New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Intermediate–Advanced Piano Solos[edit]
The books New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Simplified Piano Solos and New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Intermediate–Advanced Piano Solos feature solo piano arrangements of "Castle Theme" arranged by Shinobu Amayake.
PRESS START 2010 / SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition[edit]
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PRESS START 2010 in Tokyo, Japan featured a live orchestral medley arrangement of "Ground Theme", "Player Down", "Castle Theme", and "Course Clear" from New Super Mario Bros. Wii. It is also included in the official album SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition, where it is titled 「New スーパーマリオブラザーズ Wii 〜PRESS START 2010より〜」 (New Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Wii 〜 PRESS START 2010 Yori 〜, "New Super Mario Bros. Wii ~From PRESS START 2010~").
Super Nintendo World[edit]
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At the Super Nintendo World theme park, an arrangement of "Castle Theme" plays in the queue for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Castle Theme" 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 | Shiho Fujii | |
| New Super Mario Bros. 2 | Nintendo 3DS | 2012 | Remix | ||
| New Super Mario Bros. U | Wii U | 2012 | Original | "Castle Theme"[2] | Shiho Fujii |
| New Super Luigi U | Wii U | 2013 | Original | "Castle Theme"[2] | Shiho Fujii |
| New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U | Wii U | 2013 | Original | "Castle Theme"[2] | Shiho Fujii |
| Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Nintendo 3DS | 2015 | Original | Shiho Fujii | |
| Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition | Nintendo 3DS | 2015 | Original | Shiho Fujii | |
| Super Mario Maker | Wii U | 2015 | Original | Shiho Fujii | |
| Remix | |||||
| Arrangement | |||||
| Mario Party: Star Rush | Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Original | "Castle Theme"[4] | Shiho Fujii |
| Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Original | Shiho Fujii | |
| Past remix (Super Mario Maker) | |||||
| Past arrangement (Super Mario Maker) | |||||
| Super Mario Run | iOS, Android | 2016 | Original | Shiho Fujii | |
| Remix | |||||
| New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2019 | Original | "Castle Theme"[2] | Shiho Fujii |
| Super Mario Maker 2 | Nintendo Switch | 2019 | Original | Shiho Fujii | |
| Past remix (Super Mario Maker) | |||||
| Past arrangement (Super Mario Maker) | |||||
| Arrangement | |||||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Castle BGM"[3] |
Live performances[edit]
| Event | Year | Location | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESS START 2010 | 2010 | Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Tokyo, Japan | Arrangement | 「New スーパーマリオブラザーズ Wii 〜PRESS START 2010より〜」 (New Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Wii 〜 PRESS START 2010 Yori 〜)[5] |
Takeshi Hama |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition | 2010 | Past arrangement (PRESS START 2010) | 「New スーパーマリオブラザーズ Wii 〜PRESS START 2010より〜」 (New Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Wii 〜 PRESS START 2010 Yori 〜) |
Takeshi Hama |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Simplified Piano Solos | 2010 | Arrangement | "Castle Theme" | Shinobu Amayake |
| New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Intermediate–Advanced Piano Solos | 2013 | Arrangement | "Castle Theme" | Shinobu Amayake |
| Super Nintendo World | 2021 | Arrangement | Dani Donadi[6] | |
| Nintendo Music | 2025[a] | Original | "Castle Theme" | Shiho Fujii |
- ^ Added on June 30, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 城のテーマ Shiro no Tēma |
Castle Theme | [2] | |
| 城BGM Shiro BGM |
Castle BGM | [1] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Simplified Piano Solos
- ^ a b c d e f Nintendo Music
- ^ a b Mario Kart World pause menu
- ^ Mario Party: Star Rush's Rhythm Recital music selection
- ^ SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition
- ^ Dani Donadi. Profile. Linkedin. Retrieved July 16, 2025.