Toad Circuit (theme)
| "Toad Circuit" | |
|---|---|
| "Toad Circuit" in Mario Kart 7 | |
 Image from Nintendo Music | |
| Composed by: Unknown | |
| Key | D Mixolydian, D Dorian |
| First appearance | Mario Kart 7 (2011) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"Toad Circuit,"[1] also known as "Mario Circuit,"[1] is a musical theme composed for Mario Kart 7, where it plays in Toad Circuit and Mario Circuit. This theme is an upbeat track that utilizes an organ, and it also incorporates portions of "Mario Kart 7 Title Screen."
Reuses[edit]
The following list does not include ports or remakes of Mario Kart 7.
| Game | Description |
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| Mario Kart Tour | "Toad Circuit" plays in 3DS Toad Circuit and 3DS Mario Circuit with some upgrades to the sound quality. |
Arrangements[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart 7[edit]
- Main article: Neo Bowser City (theme)
In Mario Kart 7, a looping drum set beat is added to the instrumentation of "Toad Circuit" whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place. Moreover, an additional arrangement of "Toad Circuit" is incorporated in the theme that plays in Neo Bowser City, likewise titled "Neo Bowser City" in the Nintendo Music app.
 Toad Circuit (Frontrunning) - The frontrunning version heard in Mario Kart 7 | File info 0:30 |
| Neo Bowser City - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 7 | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX[edit]
In Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, an arrangement of the first few notes of "Toad Circuit" is incorporated into the theme that plays in Peach Castle.
| Peach Castle - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
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- Main article: Tour Tokyo Blur (theme)
In Mario Kart Tour, an arrangement of the ending section of "Toad Circuit" is incorporated into the theme that plays in Tokyo Blur.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as part of Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass, an arrangement of "Toad Circuit" plays in 3DS Toad Circuit, likewise titled "3DS Toad Circuit" in the Nintendo Music app. It is an enhanced, remastered version that uses higher quality samples and slightly different instrumentation. A looping drum set beat is added to the instrumentation whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place.
| 3DS Toad Circuit - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info 0:30 |
| 3DS Toad 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 "Toad Circuit" based on the arrangement from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can play in Free Roam and during routes in VS Race.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
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In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, a medley arrangement of "Toad Circuit" and "Neo Bowser City," titled "Circuit (Mario Kart 7)" and arranged by Junichi Nakatsuru, can play in the Mario Circuit stage. This arrangement returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, now formatted as "Circuit - Mario Kart 7," where it can play in any Super Smash Bros.-series and Mario Kart-series stage.
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Mario Circuit" from Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo Music
Image for "Neo Bowser City" from Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo Music
Image for "3DS Toad 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 7 | Nintendo 3DS | 2011 | Original | "Toad Circuit"[1] / "Mario Circuit"[1] | |
| Remix | |||||
| Arrangement | "Neo Bowser City"[1] | Kenta Nagata | |||
| Mario Kart Arcade GP DX | Arcade | 2013 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Wii U | 2014 | Arrangement | "Circuit (Mario Kart 7)"[2] | Junichi Nakatsuru |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) | "Circuit - Mario Kart 7"[3] | Junichi Nakatsuru |
| Mario Kart Tour | iOS, Android | 2019 | Original | ||
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| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2022[g 1] | Arrangement | "3DS Toad Circuit"[1] | |
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| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement |
- ^ Added in Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass on March 18, 2022
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
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| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack | 2015 | Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) | "Circuit (Mario Kart 7)" | Junichi Nakatsuru |
Names in other languages[edit]
- Toad Circuit
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キノピオサーキット[1] Kinopio Sākitto |
Toad Circuit |
- Mario Circuit
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マリオサーキット[1] Mario Sākitto |
Mario Circuit |
Notes[edit]
- On the Nintendo Music app, "Toad Circuit" is labeled as 'Selects', classifying it as one "of the very best tracks from the Nintendo Music library," originating from Mario Kart 7. "Toad Circuit" shares this title with "Mario Kart 7 Title Screen" and "Rainbow Road."
