Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit

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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a Japanese source.
If an acceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.

"Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit"
"Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" in Mario Kart Wii
Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart Wii
Composed by:
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Key D major
First appearance Mario Kart Wii (2008)
Latest appearance Mario Kart World (2025)

"Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit,"[1] also known as simply "Luigi Circuit,"[2] is a musical theme in Mario Kart Wii, where it plays in Luigi Circuit and Mario Circuit.

History[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

See also: Daisy Circuit (theme)

Mario Kart Wii marks the first appearance of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit."

The theme that plays in the title screen incorporates an arrangement of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit." It is titled 「タイトル」 (Taitoru, "Title").

An arrangement of the last section of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" is incorporated in the last section of the theme that plays in Daisy Circuit. It is titled 「デイジーサーキット」 (Deijī Sākitto, "Daisy Circuit").

The theme that plays in the profile options screen is an arrangement of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit." It is titled 「オプション/ライセンス管理」 (Opushon/Raisensu Kanri, "Options/License Management").

The theme that plays in the staff credits incorporates an arrangement of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit." It is titled 「スタッフロールB」 (Sutaffu Rōru B, "Staff Roll B").

All five themes are also included in the official Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack album. "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" is also included in the official album The Year of Luigi Sound Selection.

Icon of an audio speaker. タイトル - The "Title" arrangement heard in Mario Kart Wii
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Icon of an audio speaker. オプション/ライセンス管理 - The "Options/License Management" arrangement heard in Mario Kart Wii
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Icon of an audio speaker. スタッフロールB - The "Staff Roll B" arrangement heard in Mario Kart Wii
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Mario Kart 7[edit]

See also: Neo Bowser City (theme)

Mario Kart 7 features three arrangements of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit."

The theme that plays in the title screen incorporates the first two bars of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" approximately 12 seconds in, and the next two bars at 27 seconds. It is titled "Mario Kart 7 Title Screen" in the Nintendo Music app.

An arrangement of the first four bars of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" is incorporated in the theme that plays in Neo Bowser City. It is likewise titled "Neo Bowser City" in the Nintendo Music app.

An arrangement of the third and fourth bars of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" is incorporated in the theme that plays in the staff credits. It is likewise titled "Staff Credits" in the Nintendo Music app.

Icon of an audio speaker. Mario Kart 7 Title Screen - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 7
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Mario Kart World[edit]

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In Mario Kart World, an arrangement of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" can play in Free Roam and during routes in VS Race. This arrangement also takes elements from "Options/License Management."

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]

In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, an arrangement of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" plays in the Dream Ski Cross events, likewise titled "Dream Ski Cross" in the game's sound test.

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Other appearances[edit]

nintendogs + cats[edit]

In all four versions of nintendogs + cats, French Bulldog & New Friends, Golden Retriever & New Friends, Toy Poodle & New Friends, and Shiba Inu & New Friends, a compressed version of "Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit" plays whenever the player is controlling the Mario Kart toy.

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List of Super Mario appearances[edit]

Games[edit]

Work System Year Type Title Credits
Mario Kart Wii Wii 2008 Original 「ルイージサーキット/マリオサーキット」 (Ruīji Sākitto/Mario Sākitto)[1]
Arrangement 「タイトル」 (Taitoru)[1]
「オプション/ライセンス管理」 (Opushon/Raisensu Kanri)[1]
「デイジーサーキット」 (Deijī Sākitto)[1]
「スタッフロールB」 (Sutaffu Rōru B)[1]
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games Wii 2009 Arrangement "Dream Ski Cross"[3]
Mario Kart 7 Nintendo 3DS 2011 Arrangement "Mario Kart 7 Title Screen"[4]
"Neo Bowser City"[4] Kenta Nagata
"Staff Credits"[4]
Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 2025 Arrangement


Albums[edit]

Work Year Type Title Credits
Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack 2011 Original 「ルイージサーキット/マリオサーキット」 (Ruīji Sākitto/Mario Sākitto)
Past arrangement (Mario Kart Wii) 「タイトル」 (Taitoru)
「オプション/ライセンス管理」 (Opushon/Raisensu Kanri)
「スタッフロールB」 (Sutaffu Rōru B)
The Year of Luigi Sound Selection 2013 Original 「ルイージサーキット」 (Ruīji Sākitto)

Other media[edit]

Work Year Type Title Credits
Nintendo Music 2025[g 1] Past arrangement (Mario Kart 7) "Mario Kart 7 Title Screen"
"Staff Credits"
  1. ^ Added on April 30, 2025

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ルイージサーキット/マリオサーキット[1]
Ruīji Sākitto/Mario Sākitto
Luigi Circuit/Mario Circuit

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