Egg Planet
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| "Egg Planet" | |
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"Egg Planet" in Super Mario Galaxy | |
| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass Wave 6) (2023) |
- This article is about the musical theme from Super Mario Galaxy. For the galaxy the theme originates from, see Good Egg Galaxy.
"Egg Planet" is a recurring musical theme that first appears in Super Mario Galaxy, where it serves as the background music for Good Egg Galaxy. It is also heard during the ending of the game when Mario and Princess Peach are whisked away with the final Grand Star. "Egg Planet" was one of two pieces composed by Koji Kondo for the game, the other being "Rosalina in the Observatory".
Reuses[edit]
The following list does not include ports and remakes of Super Mario Galaxy.
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | "Egg Planet" is reused in the Grandmaster Galaxy mission "The Perfect Run", along with "Rosalina in the Observatory", "Gusty Garden Galaxy", and "The Galaxy Reactor". |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | "Egg Planet" is included as a track. It can be played on the Mario Galaxy stage. |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | "Egg Planet" is included as a track. It can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage. |
Arrangements[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart Wii[edit]
A portion of "Egg Planet" can be heard in the theme for the Mario Kart Wii iteration of Rainbow Road.
The arrangement returns in Mario Kart Tour with the debut of Wii Rainbow Road in the 2023 Space Tour.
 レインボーロード - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart Wii | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features a new arrangement of Wii Rainbow Road's theme, including the "Egg Planet" section. It was added alongside Wii Rainbow Road in Wave 6 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass. It was also featured as the background music for the wave's reveal trailer.[1]
| Wii Rainbow Road - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info |
| Wii Rainbow Road (Frontrunning) - The version of the arrangement heard while in first place in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info |
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]
An arrangement of "Egg Planet" appears as a track in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games that plays during Dream Ski Jumping events, which take place in Good Egg Galaxy. The arrangement returns as a track in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
In Super Mario Galaxy 2, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" titled "Green Star" plays on World 1's map after Green Star comets appear.
Fortune Street[edit]
In Fortune Street, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" serves as the background music for the Good Egg Galaxy board.
| Good Egg Galaxy - The arrangement heard in Fortune Street | File info 0:30 |
Mario Tennis Open[edit]
In Mario Tennis Open, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" serves as the background music for the Galaxy Rally Special Game.
| Galaxy Rally - The arrangement heard in Mario Tennis Open | File info |
Mario Party: Island Tour[edit]
In Mario Party: Island Tour, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" is included in a section of the music for the Rocket Road board.
| Rocket Road - The arrangement heard in Mario Party: Island Tour | File info 0:30 |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, an arrangement of "Egg Planet" by Nobuko Toda is included as a track and can be played on the Mario Galaxy stage. The arrangement returns as a track in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, now titled "Egg Planet (Remix)", and can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage.
This arrangement also appears as the fourth track on the blue disc of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack, a sound selection CD of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U's soundtrack available exclusively to Club Nintendo members.
Other arrangements[edit]
Super Mario Orchestra Concert[edit]
"Egg Planet" was one of the songs performed in the Super Mario Galaxy medley in the Super Mario Orchestra Concert in 2018.
Gallery[edit]
"Egg Planet" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
"Egg Planet (Remix)" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy | Wii | 2007 | Original | "Egg Planet" | Koji Kondo |
| Mario Kart Wii | Wii | 2008 | Arrangement | 「レインボーロード」 (Reinbō Rōdo) | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Wii | 2009 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Wii | 2010 | Original | "Egg Planet" | Koji Kondo |
| Arrangement | "Green Star" | Mahito Yokota[2] | |||
| Fortune Street | Wii | 2011 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Tennis Open | Nintendo 3DS | 2012 | Arrangement | Motoi Sakuraba | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | Wii U | 2013 | Past arrangement (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games) | ||
| Mario Party: Island Tour | Nintendo 3DS | 2013 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Wii U | 2014 | Original | "Egg Planet" | Koji Kondo |
| Arrangement | "Egg Planet" | Nobuko Toda | |||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Original | "Egg Planet" | Koji Kondo |
| Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) | "Egg Planet (Remix)" | Nobuko Toda | |||
| Mario Kart Tour | Android, iOS | 20231 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart Wii) | 「レインボーロード」 (Reinbō Rōdo) | |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 20232 | Arrangement |
1 - Added in the 2023 Space Tour on January 10, 2023
2 - Added in Wave 6 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass on November 9, 2023
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack | 2008 | Original | "Egg Planet" | Koji Kondo |
| SUPER MARIO BROS. 25th Anniversary Special Sound Track PRESS START Edition | 2010 | Arrangement | 「スーパーマリオギャラクシー2008 〜PRESS START 2008より〜」 (Sūpā Mario Gyarakushī 2008 〜 PRESS START 2008 Yori 〜) |
Mahito Yokota |
| Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack | 2011 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart Wii) | 「レインボーロード」 (Reinbō Rōdo) | |
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack | 2015 | Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) | "Egg Planet" | Nobuko Toda |
| The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music | 2015 | Original | 「エッグプラネット」 (Eggu Puranetto) | Koji Kondo |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | エッグプラネット[?] Eggu Puranetto |
Egg Planet |
References[edit]
- ^ Nintendo of America (November 1, 2023). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 6 - Course Overview. YouTube (American English). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack credits
