Captain Toad Goes Forth (theme)
| "Captain Toad Goes Forth" | |||
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| "Captain Toad Goes Forth" in Super Mario 3D World | |||
Image from Nintendo Music | |||
| Composed by: Unknown | |||
| Genre | March | ||
| Key | F major | ||
| BPM | 120 | ||
| First appearance | Super Mario 3D World (2013) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park (2026) | ||
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- “Captain Toad first appeared in Super Mario Galaxy as the leader of the Toad Brigade, and now he's making a comeback. This time round, we don't just have a theme to signal his introduction - there's also a melody to accompany his adventures.”
- —Liner notes in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack
"Captain Toad Goes Forth"[1] is a musical theme in Super Mario 3D World, where it plays in the Captain Toad's Adventures level of the same name, Captain Toad Makes a Splash, Captain Toad Gets Thwomped, and Captain Toad Takes a Spin. The start of this theme is nearly identical to "The Toad Brigade" from Super Mario Galaxy, but it adds a completely new extended melody that makes the piece nearly six times as long. This section has since gone on to become recurring on its own, being arranged alongside "The Toad Brigade" as a leitmotif for Captain Toad and the Toad Brigade.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]
Super Mario 3D World marks the first appearance of "Captain Toad Goes Forth", and it returns for the same purpose in its enhanced Nintendo Switch port, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. It is also included in the official Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
When the player is submerged in the water found in Captain Toad Makes a Splash, the theme loses the main melody.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park[edit]
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park features three arrangements of "Captain Toad Goes Forth", exclusively in the Meetup in Bellabel Park campaign:
A banjo arrangement of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" plays in the world map screen for Camp Central, titled "World Theme: Camp Central" in the Nintendo Music app.
Another arrangement of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" plays in the Fly Free, Captain Toad! attraction, likewise titled "Fly Free, Captain Toad!" in the Nintendo Music app.
Finally, an arrangement of the original section of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" is incorporated into the staff credits theme of the Meetup in Bellabel Park campaign, titled "Staff Credits: Meetup in Bellabel Park" in the Nintendo Music app.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker[edit]
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and its Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch ports of the same name feature the following arrangements of "Captain Toad Goes Forth", including:
- The theme that plays in the game's title screen, known as "Title Theme" in the Nintendo Music app.
- The theme that plays in Episode 1 Prologue, Episode 2 Prologue, and Crown Capture at Mushroom Ruins, titled "Tutorial".
- The theme that plays during the cutscene after collecting the Power Star in Episode 1 Prologue, titled "Episode 1 Opening".
- The theme that plays in the level selection screen for Episode 1, likewise titled "Episode 1".
- The theme the plays in Plucky Pass Beginnings, Mushroom Mesa, Chute Scoot Slopes, Up 'n' Down Terrace, Cagey Conkdor Caper, Multi-Vator Mayhem, and Toad Brigade to Mushroom Mesa!, titled "Plucky Pass Beginnings". In the Special Episode exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version, this arrangement also plays in Shifty Shrine and Crown Capture at Up 'n' Down Terrace.
- The theme that plays during the cutscene for The Hunt for the Great Bird's Lair, likewise titled "The Hunt for the Great Bird's Lair". Although it mostly incorporates "The Toad Brigade", it does include brief quotes of "Captain Toad Goes Forth".
- The theme that plays during the cutscene after collecting the Power Star in Episode 2 Prologue, titled "Episode 2 Opening".
- The theme that plays during the Draggadon-riding playable segment in in Episode 2, titled "Farewell, Pyropuff Peak". In the Special Episode exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version, this arrangement also plays in Draggadon's Gold Rush.
- The theme that plays during the cutscene after collecting the Power Star in Episode 3 Prologue, titled "Episode 3 Opening".
- The theme that plays in the level selection screen for Episode 3, likewise titled "Episode 3". This arrangement also plays in the level selection screen for the Special Episode exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version.
- The theme that plays in Biddybud Snow Stroll, likewise titled "Biddybud Snow Stroll". It is a Christmas-styled arrangement featuring jingle bells.
- The theme that plays in Retro Ramp-Up, likewise titled "Retro Ramp-Up". It is a chiptune arrangement incorporating the melody of "Round 1 BGM" from Donkey Kong.
- The theme that plays after defeating Wingo and pulling Toadette out the ground, but before collecting the Power Star, titled "Wingo's Whackdown: Wingo Defeated".
- The theme that plays during the game's staff roll, titled "Staff Credits".
- The theme that plays in the level selection screen for the Bonus Episode, likewise titled "Bonus".
- The theme that plays in the final room of Mummy-Me Maze Forever, likewise titled "Mummy-Me Maze Forever". This arrangement is in the style of "Mario's Color Panels" from Super Mario 3D World. In the Special Episode exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version, this arrangement also plays in the last room of Chaos in the Grand Labyrinth.
An arrangement of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" is also used for various promotional material for the game, titled "Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Theme" in the Nintendo Music app.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, "Plucky Pass Beginnings" from Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker can play in any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-themed stages.
WarioWare: Get It Together![edit]
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In WarioWare: Get It Together!, a brief arrangement of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" plays in the Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker microgame.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, an arrangement of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" plays during the scene when Mario first meets Toad. The track is titled "Strange New World" in the film's official soundtrack.
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Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, a two-tone arrangement of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" can play in Free Roam and VS Race routes during the day.
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It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts[edit]
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The It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts episode "Balancing Act" features an arrangement of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" that plays throughout the majority of the episode. It is followed by a brief arrangement of "Underwater BGM" from Super Mario World.
Other appearances[edit]
Super Nintendo World[edit]
At the Super Nintendo World theme park, a brief arrangement of "Captain Toad Goes Forth" plays in the jungle area of the Yoshi's Adventure ride.
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Title Theme" from Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 3D World | Wii U | 2013 | Original | "Captain Toad Goes Forth"[1] | |
| Remix | |||||
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | Wii U | 2014 | Arrangement | "Title Theme"[1] | |
| "Tutorial"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 1 Opening"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 1"[1] | |||||
| "Plucky Pass Beginnings"[1] | |||||
| "The Hunt for the Great Bird's Lair"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 2 Opening"[1] | |||||
| "Farewell, Pyropuff Peak"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 3 Opening"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 3"[1] | |||||
| "Biddybud Snow Stroll"[1] | |||||
| "Retro Ramp-Up"[1] | |||||
| "Wingo's Wackdown: Wingo Defeated"[1] | |||||
| "Staff Credits"[1] | |||||
| "Bonus"[1] | |||||
| "Mummy-Me Maze Forever"[1] | |||||
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Past arrangement (Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker [Wii U]) | "Title Theme"[1] | |
| "Tutorial"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 1 Opening"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 1"[1] | |||||
| "Plucky Pass Beginnings"[1] | |||||
| "The Hunt for the Great Bird's Lair"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 2 Opening"[1] | |||||
| "Farewell, Pyropuff Peak"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 3 Opening"[1] | |||||
| "Episode 3"[1] | |||||
| "Biddybud Snow Stroll"[1] | |||||
| "Retro Ramp-Up"[1] | |||||
| "Wingo's Wackdown: Wingo Defeated"[1] | |||||
| "Staff Credits"[1] | |||||
| "Bonus"[1] | |||||
| "Mummy-Me Maze Forever"[1] | |||||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | Past arrangement (Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker [Wii U]) | |||
| Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Nintendo Switch | 2021 | Original | "Captain Toad Goes Forth"[1] | |
| Past remix (Super Mario 3D World) | |||||
| WarioWare: Get It Together! | Nintendo Switch | Arrangement | |||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Captain Toad Goes Forth"[2] | |
| Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2026 | Arrangement | "World Theme: Camp Central"[1] | |
| "Fly Free, Captain Toad!"[1] | |||||
| "Staff Credits: Meetup in Bellabel Park"[1] |
Film and television[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Super Mario Bros. Movie | 2023 | Arrangement | "Strange New World"[3] | Brian Tyler |
| It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts | 2026[a] | Arrangement |
- ^ Released on February 19, 2026
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack | 2013 | Original | "Captain Toad Goes Forth" | |
| The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 2023 | Past arrangement (The Super Mario Bros. Movie) | "Strange New World" | Brian Tyler |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Nintendo World | 2021 | Arrangement | Dani Donadi[4] | |
| Nintendo Music | 2025[a] | Past arrangement (Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker) | "Title Theme" | |
| "Tutorial" | ||||
| "Episode 1 Opening" | ||||
| "Episode 1" | ||||
| "Plucky Pass Beginnings" | ||||
| "The Hunt for the Great Bird's Lair" | ||||
| "Episode 2 Opening" | ||||
| "Farewell, Pyropuff Peak" | ||||
| "Episode 3 Opening" | ||||
| "Episode 3" | ||||
| "Biddybud Snow Stroll" | ||||
| "Retro Ramp-Up" | ||||
| "Wingo's Wackdown: Wingo Defeated" | ||||
| "Staff Credits" | ||||
| "Bonus" | ||||
| "Mummy-Me Maze Forever" | ||||
| "Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Theme" | ||||
| 2026[b] | Original | "Captain Toad Goes Forth" | ||
| 2026[c] | Past arrangement (Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park) | "World Theme: Camp Central" | ||
| "Fly Free, Captain Toad!" | ||||
| "Staff Credits: Meetup in Bellabel Park" |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キノピオ隊長のさいしょの冒険 Kinopio Taichō no Sai Sho no Bōken |
The First Adventures of Captain Toad | [1] | |
| Dutch | Toad-baas gaat op sterrenjacht | Captain Toad goes star hunting | [2] | |
| Spanish | Primera expedición del Capitán Toad | Captain Toad's first expedition | [2] |
References[edit]
- Recurring themes
- Toad's themes
- Grassland themes
- Underwater themes
- Mechanical themes
- Lava themes
- Cosmic themes
- Super Mario 3D World music
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker music
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
- Super Nintendo World
- WarioWare: Get It Together!
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Mario Kart World arrangements
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park