World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky
- This article is about the musical theme from Super Mario Bros. 3. For the world where this theme plays, see Sky Land. For other fifth worlds in the Super Mario franchise, see World 5.
| "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" | |
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| "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" 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 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky",[1] also known as "Warp Zone",[1] is a musical theme composed by Koji Kondo for Super Mario Bros. 3, where it plays in the overworld map for the sky portion of Sky Land, the fifth world of the game. It also plays in the overworld map for the Warp Zone, and during the Coin Heaven segments.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
Super Mario Bros. 3 marks the first appearance of "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky". It is also included in the official albums Super Mario World and Game Sound Museum: Super Mario Bros. 3.
Super Mario All-Stars / Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World / Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition[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 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" plays for the same purposes as in the original game.
 World 5 Map (The Sky) - The arrangement heard in Super Mario All-Stars | File info 0:27 |
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 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" plays for the same purpose as in the original game. It is based on the Super Mario All-Stars version, but with changes to the instruments to fit the sound hardware of the system.
| World 5 Map (The Sky) - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 | File info 0:24 |
Super Mario Maker[edit]
In Super Mario Maker, the Nintendo 3DS port, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, and the sequel, Super Mario Maker 2, the original version of "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" plays when the "Bonus Music" sound effect is triggered in Super Mario Bros. 3-style levels.
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
Three different arrangements of "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" are heard throughout The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3. The second arrangement in chronological order is used for the title card sequence of "A Toadally Magical Adventure".
The first arrangement is a very slow and low-pitched variation, playing in a few scenes intended to be sad and devastating. It first plays in "Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas" when Prince Hugo alerts Mario and his friends about the Ninja Koopas.
The second arrangement is a faster upbeat variation of the theme which eventually switches to a A-flat minor key. It first plays in "Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas" when Mario tries to catch Luigi. The theme appears to play in scenes where Mario and/or Luigi begin to put a plan into action. A version with fewer instruments plays when Queen Mushroomkhamen chases Hip and Hop in "Mind Your Mummy Mommy, Mario".
The third arrangement more closely resembles the original game's theme, albeit at a slower tempo while featuring a chorus in the backing track. It first plays when Toad begins to cry in "Tag Team Trouble".
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
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In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a sped-up arrangement of "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" plays during Peach's Final Smash, Peach Blossom. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this theme is also used for Daisy's equivalent Final Smash, Daisy Blossom.
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.
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Magic Whistle Melody & Warp Zone" from Super Mario Bros. 3 on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | Nintendo Entertainment System | 1988 | Original | "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky"[1] "Warp Zone"[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 Smash Bros. Brawl | Wii | 2008 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition | Wii | 2010 | Past arrangement (Super Mario All-Stars) | Soyo Oka | |
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo 3DS | 2014 | Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) | ||
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Wii U | 2014 | Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) | ||
| Super Mario Maker | Wii U | 2015 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) | ||
| Super Mario Maker 2 | Nintendo Switch | 2019 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Overworld Medley"[2] |
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 |
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| Super Mario World | 1991 | Original | 「マップ 5ワールドの空」 (Mappu 5 Wārudo no Sora) | Koji Kondo |
| Game Sound Museum: Super Mario Bros. 3 | 2004 | Original | 「笛の音～ワープ島(マップ5ワールド空)」 (Wāpu Shima (Mappu 5 Wārudo Sora)) | Koji Kondo |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Music | 2025[a] | Original | "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" "Magic Whistle Melody & Warp Zone" |
Koji Kondo |
- ^ Added on March 9, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
"World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マップ5ワールド（空の国・空）[1] Mappu 5 wārudo (Sora no kuni - Sora) |
Map 5 World (Sky Country - Sky) |
"Warp Zone"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ワープ島[1] Wāpu Shima |
Warp Island |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Nintendo Music
- ^ Mario Kart World pause menu
