Egg Planet
- This article is about the musical theme from Super Mario Galaxy. For the galaxy known as "Egg Planet Galaxy" in Japan, see Good Egg Galaxy.
| "Egg Planet" | |
|---|---|
| "Egg Planet" in Super Mario Galaxy | |
Image from Nintendo Music | |
| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| Key | C Mixolydian, C Lydian, C major |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2025) |
- “The first time I saw this game, with Mario floating through space with the greatest of ease, I was incredibly impressed. This piece is an expression of that feeling.”
- —Liner notes in the Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack
"Egg Planet",[1][2] also known as "Good Egg Galaxy",[3] is a musical theme composed by Koji Kondo for Super Mario Galaxy, where it plays in the galaxy of the same name, as well as during the ending cutscene when Mario and Princess Peach are whisked away with the final Grand Star. Its name comes from the Japanese name for the Good Egg Galaxy, "Egg Planet Galaxy".
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy marks the first appearance of "Egg Planet", and it returns for the same purposes in the Nintendo Switch ports, Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. It is also included in the official Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack album.
Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
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In Super Mario Galaxy 2, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" arranged by Mahito Yokota plays in World 1's map after Green Star comets appear. It is titled "Green Star" in the Nintendo Music app, and it is also included in the official Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack album. Moreover, the original version of "Egg Planet" plays during the fourth and fifth sections of the Grandmaster Galaxy mission "The Perfect Run".
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart Wii[edit]
- Main article: Rainbow Road (Mario Kart Wii theme)
In Mario Kart Wii, a brief arrangement of "Egg Planet" is incorporated in the theme that plays in Rainbow Road.
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Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, a progressive rock arrangement of "Egg Planet" can play in Free Roam during the day and on any VS Race route.
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Mario & Sonic series[edit]
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]
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In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" plays in the Dream Ski Jumping events. It is likewise titled "Dream Ski Jumping" in the game's sound test.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games[edit]
In Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the arrangement of "Egg Planet" from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games can be chosen as the background music for events. It is titled "Good Egg Galaxy: Super Mario Galaxy (Remix)" in the game's sound test.
Fortune Street[edit]
In Fortune Street, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" plays in the Good Egg Galaxy board.
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Mario Tennis Open[edit]
In Mario Tennis Open, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" plays in the Galaxy Rally Special Game.
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Mario Party: Island Tour[edit]
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In Mario Party: Island Tour, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" is incorporated in the theme that plays in the Rocket Road board.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
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In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, both the original version of "Egg Planet" and a new arrangement of the theme arranged by Nobuko Toda can play in the Mario Galaxy stage. The latter theme also incorporates arrangements of the first six notes of "Ground BGM", "Underground BGM", "Invincibility BGM", and "Timer Warning" from Super Mario Bros. Both the original theme and the arrangement are titled "Egg Planet" in game's sound test without any disambiguation between the two. The latter theme is also included in the official album Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both the original and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U versions of "Egg Planet" can play in any Super Smash Bros.-series and Super Mario-series stage. They are titled "Egg Planet" and "Egg Planet (Remix)" respectively in the game's sound test.
Other appearances[edit]
SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition[edit]
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The arrangement album SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition features a live orchestral medley arrangement of "Overture", "Luma", "Egg Planet", and "Gusty Garden Galaxy" from Super Mario Galaxy. It is titled 「スーパーマリオギャラクシー2008 〜PRESS START 2008より〜」 (Sūpā Mario Gyarakushī 2008 〜 PRESS START 2008 Yori 〜, "Super Mario Galaxy 2008 ~From PRESS START 2008~").
Super Mario Orchestra Concert[edit]
The "Super Mario Orchestra Concert" series featured a live orchestral medley arrangement of several musical themes from Super Mario Galaxy, including "Egg Planet".
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Green Star" from Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Music
"Egg Planet" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy | Wii | 2007 | Original | "Egg Planet"[2] | Koji Kondo |
| Mario Kart Wii | Wii | 2008 | Arrangement | 「レインボーロード」 (Reinbō Rōdo)[4] | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Wii | 2009 | Arrangement | "Dream Ski Jumping"[5] | |
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Wii | 2010 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Arrangement | "Green Star"[1] | Mahito Yokota | |||
| Fortune Street | Wii | 2011 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Tennis Open | Nintendo 3DS | 2012 | Arrangement | Motoi Sakuraba | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | Wii U | 2013 | Past arrangement (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Wii]) | "Good Egg Galaxy: Super Mario Galaxy (Remix)"[3] | |
| Mario Party: Island Tour | Nintendo 3DS | 2013 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Wii U | 2014 | Original | "Egg Planet"[6] | Koji Kondo |
| Arrangement | "Egg Planet"[6] | Nobuko Toda | |||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Original | "Egg Planet"[7] | Koji Kondo |
| Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) | "Egg Planet (Remix)"[7] | Nobuko Toda | |||
| Super Mario 3D All-Stars | Nintendo Switch | 2020 | Original | "Egg Planet"[2] | Koji Kondo |
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Egg Planet"[8] | |
| Super Mario Galaxy | Nintendo Switch | 2025 | Original | "Egg Planet"[2] | Koji Kondo |
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Nintendo Switch | 2025 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Past arrangement (Super Mario Galaxy 2 [Wii]) | "Green Star"[1] | Mahito Yokota | |||
| Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Nintendo Switch | 2025 | Original | "Egg Planet"[2] | Koji Kondo |
| Past arrangement (Super Mario Galaxy 2 [Wii]) | "Green Star"[1] | Mahito Yokota |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack | 2008 | Original | "Egg Planet" | Koji Kondo |
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack | 2010 | Past arrangement (Super Mario Galaxy 2 [Wii]) | 「緑の星」 (Midori no Hoshi) | Mahito Yokota |
| SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition | 2010 | Arrangement | 「スーパーマリオギャラクシー2008 〜PRESS START 2008より〜」 (Sūpā Mario Gyarakushī 2008 〜 PRESS START 2008 Yori 〜) |
Mahito Yokota |
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack | 2015 | Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) | "Egg Planet" | Nobuko Toda |
| The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music | 2015 | Original | 「エッグプラネット」 (Eggu Puranetto) | Koji Kondo |
Live performances[edit]
| Event | Year | Location | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Orchestra Concert | 2018 | ROHM Theater Kyoto | Arrangement |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Music | 2024 | Original | "Egg Planet" | Koji Kondo |
| 2025[a] | Past arrangement (Super Mario Galaxy 2 [Wii]) | "Green Star" | Mahito Yokota |
- ^ Added on September 15, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
"Egg Planet"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | エッグプラネット[1] Eggu Puranetto |
Egg Planet |
"Green Star"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 緑の星[1] Midori no Hoshi |
Green Star |
Notes[edit]
- On the Nintendo Music app, "Egg Planet" is labeled as "Selects", classifying it as one "of the very best tracks from the Nintendo Music library", originating from Super Mario Galaxy. "Egg Planet" shares this title with "Gusty Garden Galaxy" and "Rosalina in the Observatory 3".
- "Egg Planet" is one of two musical themes Koji Kondo composed for Super Mario Galaxy, the other being "Rosalina in the Observatory".
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Nintendo Music
- ^ a b c d e Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack
- ^ a b Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games sound test
- ^ Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack
- ^ Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii) sound test
- ^ a b Super Smash Bros. Wii U sound test
- ^ a b Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sound test
- ^ Mario Kart World pause menu