World 3 Map (Water Land)
- This article is about the musical theme from Super Mario Bros. 3. For the world where this theme plays, see Water Land. For other third worlds in the Super Mario franchise, see World 3.
| "World 3 Map (Water Land)" | |
|---|---|
| "World 3 Map (Water Land)" in Super Mario Bros. 3 | |
 Image from Nintendo Music | |
| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| First appearance | Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"World 3 Map (Water Land)"[1] is a musical theme composed by Koji Kondo for Super Mario Bros. 3, where it plays in the overworld map for Water Land, the third world of the game.
A similar melody has appeared in the The Legend of Zelda franchise as the "Fairy Fountain" theme. However, in a 2004 interview with Kondo, he claimed that the similarity between the two themes is coincidental.[2]
Arrangements of the bass line are often used for beach-themed Mario Kart courses such as Koopa Beach from Super Mario Kart and Cheep Cheep Lagoon from Mario Kart 7.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
Super Mario Bros. 3 marks the first appearance of "World 3 Map (Water Land)". It is also included in the official albums Super Mario World and Game Sound Museum: Super Mario Bros. 3.
Super Mario All-Stars[edit]
In the SNES remake of Super Mario Bros. 3 in Super Mario All-Stars, Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World, and Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition, an arrangement of "World 3 Map (Water Land)" plays for the same purpose as in the original game.
 World 3 Map (Sea Side) - The arrangement heard in Super Mario All-Stars | File info 0:30 |
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
In the Game Boy Advance remake of Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, an arrangement of "World 3 Map (Water Land)" plays for the same purpose as in the original game.
| World 3 Map (Water Land) - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 | File info 0:30 |
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
Three different arrangements of "World 3 Map (Water Land)" can be heard in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, as the show is based on Super Mario Bros. 3.
The first arrangement plays in "The Beauty of Kootie", during the scene where Lady Fettuccini Alfredo introduces herself to Mario and Luigi. It is a slower, serene arrangement of the theme.
The second arrangement plays in "Reign Storm", during the scene where Princess Toadstool and Toad arrive at Hawaii, and the scene where Cutter is introduced. This arrangement is closer to the original composition's tempo, but plays at a lower key.
The third arrangement plays in "7 Continents for 7 Koopas", as Mario, Luigi, and Toad run after the Doom Ship. This arrangement is faster in tempo, and plays at a much higher key.
Mario Kart World[edit]
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In Mario Kart World, a big band jazz medley arrangement of "World 1 Map (Grass Land)", "World 2 Map (Desert Land)", "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky", "World 7 Map (Pipe Land)", and "World 3 Map (Water Land)" from Super Mario Bros. 3 can play in Free Roam. It is titled the "Overworld Medley" in the game's pause menu.
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | Nintendo Entertainment System | 1988 | Original | "World 3 Map (Water Land)"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Super Mario All-Stars | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1993 | Arrangement | Soyo Oka | |
| Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1994 | Past arrangement (Super Mario All-Stars) | Soyo Oka | |
| Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 | Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Arrangement | Taiju Suzuki | |
| Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition | Wii | 2010 | Past arrangement (Super Mario All-Stars) | Soyo Oka | |
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Overworld Medley"[3] |
Film and television[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | 1990 | Arrangement | Michael Tavera |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario World | 1991 | Original | 「マップ3ワールド」 (Mappu 3 Wārudo) | Koji Kondo |
| Game Sound Museum: Super Mario Bros. 3 | 2004 | Original | 「マップ3ワールド」 (Mappu 3 Wārudo) | Koji Kondo |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Music | 2025[a] | Original | "World 3 Map (Water Land)" | Koji Kondo |
- ^ Added on March 9, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マップ3ワールド（海の国）[1] Mappu 3 Wārudo (Umi no Kuni) |
Map 3 World (Sea Land) |
Notes[edit]
- "World 3 Map (Water Land)" is the only map theme from Super Mario Bros. 3 that does not play in a title card sequence for The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Nintendo Music
- ^ 2004. Koji Kondo – 2001 Composer Interview. shmuplations. Retrieved March 19, 2025. (Archived March 13, 2025, 19:32:56 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Mario Kart World pause menu
