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{{about|the theme from Dr. Mario|the red virus known as "Fever" in the [[Nintendo Comics System]]|[[Virus]]}}
{{about|the theme from Dr. Mario|the red virus known as "Fever" in the [[Nintendo Comics System]]|[[Virus]]}}
[[File:DM NES Fever.oga|thumb|"Fever" in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of ''[[Dr. Mario]]'']]
{{Theme infobox
"'''Fever'''" is a musical theme composed by [[Hirokazu Tanaka]] for the 1990 game ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''. It has since made an appearance in every ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]'' game to date (not counting the [[Gamewatch Boy]] [[Dr. Mario (Gamewatch Boy)|version]]). In the original ''Dr. Mario'', it is one of the two selectable themes, with the other being "Chill." Compared to "Chill," "Fever" is more upbeat and fast-paced.
|composer=[[Hirokazu Tanaka]]
|file=[[File:DM NES Fever.oga]]<br>"Fever" in the NES version of ''Dr. Mario''
|first_appearance=''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|latest_appearance=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
}}
"'''Fever'''" is a musical theme composed by [[Hirokazu Tanaka]] for the 1990 game ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''. It has since made an appearance in every ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]'' game to date. In the original ''Dr. Mario'', it is one of the two selectable themes, with the other being "[[Chill]]." Compared to "Chill," "Fever" is more upbeat and fast-paced.


==Composition==
==Composition==
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|''[[Dr. Luigi]]''
|''[[Dr. Luigi]]''
|"Fever" plays in the Retro Remedy game mode.
|"Fever" plays in the Retro Remedy game mode.
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|''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]''
|"Fever" plays in the [[Dr. Mario (WarioWare: Move It!)|Dr. Mario]] [[microgame]], with its tempo being altered to correspond with the ticking of the [[Bomb (WarioWare series)|bomb]].<ref name=WWMI>GameXplain. [https://youtu.be/R46aCpAROxg?si=X9OTMw7RAJexIYHG All Nintendo Microgames in WarioWare: Move It (Metroid Dread, Mario Pinball Land & More!)]." (November 2, 2023). ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 2, 2023.</ref>
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===''Dr. Mario'' series===
===''Dr. Mario'' series===
====''Dr. Mario'' (Game Boy)====
====''Dr. Mario'' (Game Boy)====
In the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Dr. Mario]]'', a new section was added to "'''Fever'''" before the track loops. This addition is later present in the arrangements heard in ''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]'', and ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''.
In the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'', a new section was added to "Fever" before the track loops. This addition is later present in the arrangements heard in ''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]'', and ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''.


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====''Dr. Mario'' (Gamewatch Boy)====
In ''[[Dr. Mario (Gamewatch Boy)|Dr. Mario]]'' for the [[Gamewatch Boy]], a very short arrangement of the theme can be heard at the start of each game.<ref name=GWB>Sly DC. [https://youtu.be/io4zCE5_vWs?feature=shared&t=33 Mani Industries Dr.Mario game watch]. January 28, 2016. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 26, 2023.</ref>


====''Tetris & Dr. Mario''====
====''Tetris & Dr. Mario''====
In ''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]'', "'''Fever'''" receives a new arrangement with quirky instrumentation.
In ''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]'', "Fever" receives a new arrangement with quirky instrumentation.


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====''Dr Mario 64''====
====''Dr. Mario 64''====
In ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'', a new arrangement of "'''Fever'''" can play in all modes except for in the Story mode. This arrangement is reused in ''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''.
In ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'', a new arrangement of "Fever" can play in all modes except for in the Story mode. This arrangement is reused in ''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''.


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====''Dr. Mario & Puzzle League''====
====''Dr. Mario & Puzzle League''====
A new arrangement of "'''Fever'''" is included in ''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]''. This version omits the theme's second half as well as the "{{wp|Call and response (music)|responses}}" in the first half. The percussion rhythm at the beginning of the track is similar to the one in "Chill".
A new arrangement of "Fever" is included in ''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]''. This version omits the theme's second half as well as the "{{wp|Call and response (music)|responses}}" in the first half. The percussion rhythm at the beginning of the track is similar to the one in "Chill".


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====''Dr. Mario Online Rx''====
====''Dr. Mario Online Rx''====
''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]'' features two new arrangements of "'''Fever'''". The first is reminiscent of the version from ''Dr Mario 64'' and can be played in the [[Dr. Mario Online Rx#Dr. Mario|Dr. Mario mode]], while the second is less faithful to the original, featuring a longer build-up and different melodic rhythm, and can be played during the [[Dr. Mario Online Rx#Virus Buster|Virus Buster mode]].
''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]'' features two new arrangements of "Fever". The first is reminiscent of the version from ''Dr Mario 64'' and can be played in the [[Dr. Mario Online Rx#Dr. Mario|Dr. Mario mode]], while the second is less faithful to the original, featuring a longer build-up and different melodic rhythm, and can be played during the [[Dr. Mario Online Rx#Virus Buster|Virus Buster mode]].


The first arrangement is later reused in ''[[Dr. Mario Express]]'', ''[[Dr. Luigi]]'', and ''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''.
The first arrangement is later reused in ''[[Dr. Mario Express]]'', ''[[Dr. Luigi]]'', and ''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''.
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===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
=====''Virus Vid'' version lyrics=====
''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' features a new arrangement of "Fever" titled "'''Dr. Mario'''" and arranged by [[HAL Laboratory]] composer Shogo Sakai. It can play on the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom]] and [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] stages.
 
The arrangement returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', now titled "'''Dr. Mario (Melee)'''", where it can be played on the [[PictoChat]] stage, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', now under the original title "'''Fever'''", where it can be played on the [[PictoChat 2]] stage, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' where it can be played on the [[Flat Zone X]] stage, and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''-series and ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-series stage.
 
A live orchestrated arrangement is also featured in the soundtrack ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee: Smashing...Live!]]''
 
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|file2=SSBM Smashing Live Fever.oga
|title2=Dr. Mario
|description2=The live arrangement heard in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee: Smashing... Live!''
|length2=0:30
}}
 
===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix''===
A {{wp|techno}} arrangement of "Fever" titled "'''Deep Freeze'''" is used for the stage of the same name in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''.
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|title1=Deep Freeze
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|length1=0:30
}}
 
===''Brain Age'' series===
====''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''====
A much calmer and slower-paced arrangement of "Fever" plays in the hidden Virus Buster minigame in ''{{wp|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!}}''.
 
According to the game's host, {{wp|Ryuta Kawashima|Dr. Ryuta Kawashima}}, the music is intended to enhance the relaxation aspect of the minigame.<ref>"''Instead of activating your frontal lobe, this is meant to help you relax. [...] It's even more relaxing if you turn up the sound.''" — '''Dr. Kawashima''', ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''</ref>
 
This arrangement returns in the Virus Buster mode in ''Dr. Luigi'' and ''Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure''.
 
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|file1=BA2 Fever.oga
|title1={{Conjectural|Virus Buster}}
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''
|length1=0:30
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====''Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch''====
A {{wp|music box}} arrangement of "Fever" with {{wp|piano}}, {{wp|harp}}, and {{wp|violin}} accompaniment very similar to the version heard in ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'' plays in the Virus Buster minigame in ''{{wp|Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch}}''.
 
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|file2=Brain Training Switch Fever.oga
|title2={{Conjectural|Virus Buster}}
|description2=The arrangement heard in ''Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch''
|length2=0:30
}}
 
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''===
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', a brief arrangement of "Fever" plays when two or more viruses are defeated by matching their colors.
 
==''Virus Vid'' version lyrics==
Lyrics sung by {{color|Red|red}}, {{color|Yellow|gold}}, and {{color|Blue|dodgerblue}} viruses are colored in their corresponding colors, while lyrics sung by all three are colored black.
Lyrics sung by {{color|Red|red}}, {{color|Yellow|gold}}, and {{color|Blue|dodgerblue}} viruses are colored in their corresponding colors, while lyrics sung by all three are colored black.


===Full version===
======Full version======
====English====
English
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{{color|Greetings from inside a beaker|red}}<br>
{{color|Greetings from inside a beaker|red}}<br>
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====Japanese====
Japanese
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===Tentative version===
======Tentative version======
====English====
English
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{{color|Greetings from inside a beaker!|red}}<br>
{{color|Greetings from inside a beaker!|red}}<br>
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We are happy bacteria.
We are happy bacteria.
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===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' features a new arrangement of "Fever" titled "'''Dr. Mario'''" and arranged by [[HAL Laboratory]] composer Shogo Sakai. It is the alternate track for the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom]] and [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] stages after every character has been unlocked.
The arrangement returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', now titled "'''Dr. Mario (Melee)'''", where it can be played on the [[PictoChat]] stage; ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', now under the original title "Fever", where it can be played on the [[PictoChat 2]] stage; ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' where it can be played on the [[Flat Zone X]] stage; and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''- and ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-series stage.
A live orchestrated arrangement is also featured in the soundtrack ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee: Smashing...Live!]]''
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|file1=SSBM Dr. Mario.oga
|title1=Dr. Mario
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
|length1=0:30
|file2=SSBM Smashing Live Fever.oga
|title2=Dr. Mario
|description2=The live arrangement heard in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee: Smashing... Live!''
|length2=0:30
}}
===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix''===
A {{wp|techno}} arrangement of "Fever" titled "'''[[Deep Freeze (song)|Deep Freeze]]'''" is used for the stage of the same name in ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''.
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|file1=DDRMM Deep Freeze.oga
|title1=Deep Freeze
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix''
|length1=0:30
}}
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''===
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', a brief arrangement of "Fever" plays when two or more viruses are defeated by matching their colors.
===Other arrangements===
====''Brain Age'' series====
=====''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''=====
A much calmer and slower-paced arrangement of "Fever" plays in the hidden Virus Buster minigame in ''{{wp|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!}}''
According to the game's host, {{wp|Ryuta Kawashima|Dr. Ryuta Kawashima}}, the music is intended to enhance the relaxation aspect of the minigame.<ref>"''Instead of activating your frontal lobe, this is meant to help you relax. [...] It's even more relaxing if you turn up the sound.''" — '''Dr. Kawashima''', ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''</ref>
This arrangement returns in the Virus Buster mode in ''Dr. Luigi'' and ''Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure''.
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|file1=BA2 Fever.oga
|title1={{Conjectural|Virus Buster}}
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''
|length1=0:30
}}
=====''Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch''=====
A {{wp|music box}} arrangement of "Fever" with {{wp|piano}}, {{wp|harp}}, and {{wp|violin}} accompaniment very similar to the version heard in ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'' plays in the Virus Buster minigame in ''{{wp|Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch}}''.
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|file2=Brain Training Switch Fever.oga
|title2={{Conjectural|Virus Buster}}
|description2=The arrangement heard in ''Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch''
|length2=0:30
}}


==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
===Games===
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!System
!Year
!Year
!Type
!Type
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|-
|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''
|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|1990
|1990
|Original
|Original
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|[[Hirokazu Tanaka]]
|[[Hirokazu Tanaka]]
|-
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' ([[Game Boy]])
|''Dr. Mario''
|[[Game Boy]]
|1990
|1990
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|"Fever"
|"Fever"
|Hirokazu Tanaka
|-
|''Dr. Mario''
|[[Gamewatch Boy]]
|1992
|Arrangement
|
|
|
|-
|-
|''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]''
|''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]''
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|1994
|1994
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
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|-
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''
|''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|2001
|2001
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|"Fever"
|"Fever"
|
|Seiichi Tokunaga
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|2001
|2001
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
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|-
|''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''
|''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|2003
|2003
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario 64'')
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario 64'')
|"Fever"
|"Fever"
|
|Seiichi Tokunaga
|-
|-
|''[[Classic NES Series|Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario]]''
|''[[Classic NES Series|Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario]]''
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|2004
|2004
|Original
|Original
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|-
|''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''
|''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''
|Nintendo GameCube
|2005
|2005
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
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|-
|''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]''
|''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]''
|Game Boy Advance
|2005
|2005
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|"Fever"
|"Fever"
|
|Morihiro Iwamoto
|-
|''{{wp|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!}}
|2005
|Arrangement
|
|
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|[[Wii]]
|2008
|2008
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'')
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'')
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|-
|''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]''
|''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]''
|Wii
|2008
|2008
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|"Fever"
|"Fever"
|
|Masaru Tajima
|-
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario Express]]''
|''[[Dr. Mario Express]]''
|[[Nintendo DSi]]
|2008
|2008
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|"Fever"
|"Fever"
|
|Masaru Tajima
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|''[[Dr. Luigi]]''
|rowspan=3|''[[Dr. Luigi]]''
|rowspan=3|[[Wii U]]
|rowspan=3|2013
|rowspan=3|2013
|Original
|Original
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|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|"Fever"
|"Fever"
|
|Masaru Tajima
|-
|-
|Past arrangement (''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'')
|Past arrangement (''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'')
|
|
|
|Minako Hamano
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|2014
|2014
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'')
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'')
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|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Wii U
|2014
|2014
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'')
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'')
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|-
|rowspan=2|''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''
|rowspan=2|''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''
|rowspan=2|Nintendo 3DS
|rowspan=2|2015
|rowspan=2|2015
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|
|
|
|Masaru Tajima
|-
|-
|Past arrangement (''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'')
|Past arrangement (''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'')
|
|
|
|Minako Hamano
|-
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
|Nintendo 3DS
|2017
|2017
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
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|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|2018
|2018
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'')
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Melee'')
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|-
|''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
|''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
|{{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}, {{wp|iOS}}
|2019
|2019
|Arrangement
|Arrangement
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|
|-
|-
|''{{wp|Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch}}''
|''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]''
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|Arrangement
|2023
|
|Original
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|Hirokazu Tanaka
|}
|}


===Soundtracks===
===Albums===
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|Arrangement
|Arrangement
|"Dr. Mario"
|"Dr. Mario"
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|Shogo Sakai
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|''[[Famicom Sound History Series: Mario the Music]]''
|2004
|Original
|「Fever~Fever クリア」 (''{{hover|Fever ~ Fever Kuria|Fever ~ Fever Clear}}'')
|[[Hirokazu Tanaka]]
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