Figure-8 Circuit (theme)
| "Figure-8 Circuit" | |
|---|---|
| "Figure-8 Circuit" in Mario Kart DS | |
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| Composed by: Shinobu Tanaka | |
| First appearance | Mario Kart DS (2005) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"Figure-8 Circuit"[1] is a musical theme composed by Shinobu Tanaka for Mario Kart DS, where it plays in Figure-8 Circuit outside of missions 2-2 and Mario Circuit.
History[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart DS[edit]
Mario Kart DS marks the first appearance of "Figure-8 Circuit". In the kiosk demo version of the game, the theme is in C major and uses different instruments.
The title screen theme of Mario Kart DS and "Figure-8 Circuit" are based on the same leitmotif.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
In Mario Kart Tour, an arrangement of "Figure-8 Circuit" plays in DS Mario Circuit.
 DS Mario Circuit - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart Tour | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as part of Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass, an arrangement of "Figure-8 Circuit" plays in DS Mario Circuit. It is likewise titled "DS Mario Circuit" in the Nintendo Music app. A looping drum set beat is added to the instrumentation whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place.
| DS Mario Circuit - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info 0:30 |
| DS Mario Circuit (Frontrunning) - The remix heard in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart World[edit]
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In Mario Kart World, an arrangement of "Figure-8 Circuit" can play in Free Roam.
Gallery[edit]
Image for "DS Mario Circuit" from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart DS | Nintendo DS | 2005 | Original | Shinobu Tanaka | |
| Mario Kart Tour | iOS, Android | 2023[g 1] | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2023[g 2] | Arrangement | "DS Mario Circuit"[2] | |
| Remix | |||||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Figure-8 Circuit"[1] |
- ^ Added in the 2023 Mario Tour on March 7, 2023
- ^ Added in Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass on March 9, 2023
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Music | 2024 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) | "DS Mario Circuit" |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | DS マリオサーキット[2] DS Mario Sākitto |
DS Mario Circuit |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Mario Kart World pause menu
- ^ a b Nintendo Music
