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"'''Totaka's Song'''" is a short, nineteen-note theme composed by [[Kazumi Totaka]] that he has inserted into most games where he has been a composer or sound director. This theme is usually hidden and serves as an [[Easter egg]], only able to be heard after meeting certain conditions. It was first included in ''{{wp|X (1992 video game)|X}}'' for the [[Game Boy]] in 1992, and its first appearance in a ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-related title was in ''[[Mario Paint]]'', also in 1992. It has since been featured in several other games within and outside the ''Super Mario'' franchise, including the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' series as [[nookipedia:K.K. Song|K.K. Song]].
"'''Totaka's Song'''" is a short, nineteen-note theme composed by [[Kazumi Totaka]] that he has inserted into most games where he has been a composer or sound director. This theme is usually hidden and serves as an [[Easter egg]], only able to be heard after meeting certain conditions. It was first included in ''{{wp|X (1992 video game)|X}}'' for the [[Game Boy]] in 1992, and its first appearance in a ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-related title was in ''[[Mario Paint]]'', also in 1992. It has since been featured in several other games within and outside the ''Super Mario'' franchise, including the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' series as [[nookipedia:K.K. Song|K.K. Song]].
==Arrangements==
==Arrangements==
===''Mario Paint''===
===''Mario Paint''===
In ''[[Mario Paint]]'', if the player touches the O in the word MARIO when on the title screen, it explodes like a bomb, and "Totaka's Song" plays.
In ''[[Mario Paint]]'', if the player touches the O in the word MARIO when on the title screen, it explodes like a bomb, and "Totaka's Song" plays.
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===''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''===
===''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''===
In ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', "Totaka's Song" plays on the [[Game Over]] screen after 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
In ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', "Totaka's Song" plays on the [[Game Over]] screen after 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
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===''Virtual Boy Wario Land''===
===''Virtual Boy Wario Land''===
In ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', "Totaka's Song" plays on the end screen that appears following the credits after 1 minute and 15 seconds.
In ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', "Totaka's Song" plays on the end screen that appears following the credits after 1 minute and 15 seconds.
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===''Yoshi's Story''===
===''Yoshi's Story''===
In ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', "Totaka's Song" takes over as the music on the Trial Mode and Select Yoshi screens after 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
In ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', "Totaka's Song" takes over as the music on the Trial Mode and Select Yoshi screens after 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
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===''Mario Artist: Talent Studio''===
===''Mario Artist: Talent Studio''===
In ''[[Mario Artist: Talent Studio]]'', "Totaka's Song" is one of the music tracks that can be used in animations.
In ''[[Mario Artist: Talent Studio]]'', "Totaka's Song" is one of the music tracks that can be used in animations.
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The arrangement of "Totaka's Song" from the controls screen returns in the game's [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS remake]]. In this version, "Totaka's Song" plays on the movement style selection screen before visiting the [[Training Room (Luigi's Mansion)|Training Room]] for the first time, and cannot be played again afterwards.<ref name=GXP>GameXplain. (October 11, 2018). [https://youtu.be/YdjGoUyJb4k Totaka's Song in Luigi's Mansion 3DS (Secret)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>
The arrangement of "Totaka's Song" from the controls screen returns in the game's [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS remake]]. In this version, "Totaka's Song" plays on the movement style selection screen before visiting the [[Training Room (Luigi's Mansion)|Training Room]] for the first time, and cannot be played again afterwards.<ref name=GXP>GameXplain. (October 11, 2018). [https://youtu.be/YdjGoUyJb4k Totaka's Song in Luigi's Mansion 3DS (Secret)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>
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====''Yoshi Touch & Go''====
====''Yoshi Touch & Go''====
In ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]''{{'}}s Marathon Mode, once the player reaches a mountainous area where clouds are being blown away and then pauses for 3 minutes and 45 seconds, "Totaka's Song" plays.
In ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]''{{'}}s Marathon Mode, once the player reaches a mountainous area where clouds are being blown away and then pauses for 3 minutes and 45 seconds, "Totaka's Song" plays.
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====''Yoshi's New Island''====
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
In ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', an accordion arrangement of "Totaka's Song" plays on the [[World 6 (Yoshi's New Island)|World 6]] map after approximately 5 minutes. If the player is in any other [[world]], there is instead only a brief pause in the music.
In ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', an accordion arrangement of "Totaka's Song" plays on the [[World 6 (Yoshi's New Island)|World 6]] map after approximately 5 minutes. If the player is in any other [[world]], there is instead only a brief pause in the music.
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===''Mario Kart 8''===
===''Mario Kart 8''===
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', there is a chance that one of the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s that appear in the audience of certain courses will be humming "Totaka's Song". However, it is extremely difficult to hear during a race and cannot be heard in [[Highlight Reel]]s, but a clear version can be found in the game's files. As the voice of [[Yoshi]], [[Kazumi Totaka]] provides this vocalization of his own composition.
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', there is a chance that one of the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s that appear in the audience of certain courses will be humming "Totaka's Song". However, it is extremely difficult to hear during a race and cannot be heard in [[Highlight Reel]]s, but a clear version can be found in the game's files. As the voice of [[Yoshi]], [[Kazumi Totaka]] provides this vocalization of his own composition.
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==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
===Games===
===Games===
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Revision as of 00:55, April 25, 2024

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"Totaka's Song"

"Totaka's Song" in Mario Paint
Composed by:
Kazumi Totaka
First appearance X (1992)
Mario Paint (1992, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)
Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS) (2018, Super Mario-related media)

"Totaka's Song" is a short, nineteen-note theme composed by Kazumi Totaka that he has inserted into most games where he has been a composer or sound director. This theme is usually hidden and serves as an Easter egg, only able to be heard after meeting certain conditions. It was first included in X for the Game Boy in 1992, and its first appearance in a Super Mario-related title was in Mario Paint, also in 1992. It has since been featured in several other games within and outside the Super Mario franchise, including the Animal Crossing series as K.K. Song.

Arrangements

Mario Paint

In Mario Paint, if the player touches the O in the word MARIO when on the title screen, it explodes like a bomb, and "Totaka's Song" plays.

Icon of an audio speaker. Totaka's Song - The arrangement heard in Mario Paint
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0:12
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Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

In Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, "Totaka's Song" plays on the Game Over screen after 2 minutes and 34 seconds.

Icon of an audio speaker. Totaka's Song - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
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0:09
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Virtual Boy Wario Land

In Virtual Boy Wario Land, "Totaka's Song" plays on the end screen that appears following the credits after 1 minute and 15 seconds.

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0:11
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Yoshi's Story

In Yoshi's Story, "Totaka's Song" takes over as the music on the Trial Mode and Select Yoshi screens after 2 minutes and 10 seconds.

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0:11
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Mario Artist: Talent Studio

In Mario Artist: Talent Studio, "Totaka's Song" is one of the music tracks that can be used in animations.

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Luigi's Mansion

In Luigi's Mansion, "Totaka's Song" plays on the screen showing the controls of the Poltergust 3000 (which appears before training mode), after 3.5 minutes of inactivity. Additionally, Melody Pianissima was originally intended to play the song on her piano, but this was removed from the final game.

The arrangement of "Totaka's Song" from the controls screen returns in the game's Nintendo 3DS remake. In this version, "Totaka's Song" plays on the movement style selection screen before visiting the Training Room for the first time, and cannot be played again afterwards.[1]

Icon of an audio speaker. Totaka's Song - The arrangement heard in Luigi's Mansion
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Yoshi's Island series

Yoshi Touch & Go

In Yoshi Touch & Go's Marathon Mode, once the player reaches a mountainous area where clouds are being blown away and then pauses for 3 minutes and 45 seconds, "Totaka's Song" plays.

Icon of an audio speaker. Totaka's Song - The arrangement heard in Yoshi Touch & Go
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Yoshi's New Island

In Yoshi's New Island, an accordion arrangement of "Totaka's Song" plays on the World 6 map after approximately 5 minutes. If the player is in any other world, there is instead only a brief pause in the music.

Icon of an audio speaker. Totaka's Song - The arrangement heard in Yoshi's New Island
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0:30
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Mario Kart 8

In Mario Kart 8 and its Nintendo Switch port Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, there is a chance that one of the Yoshis that appear in the audience of certain courses will be humming "Totaka's Song". However, it is extremely difficult to hear during a race and cannot be heard in Highlight Reels, but a clear version can be found in the game's files. As the voice of Yoshi, Kazumi Totaka provides this vocalization of his own composition.

Icon of an audio speaker. Totaka's Song - The vocalization heard in Mario Kart 8
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Other arrangements

LINE

The Mario Kart Stickers LINE sticker set features a brief excerpt of Yoshi humming "Totaka's Song" along with some additional whistling that plays over a Template:Media link.

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List of Super Mario appearances

Games

Work System Year Type
Mario Paint Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1992 Arrangement
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Game Boy 1992 Arrangement
Virtual Boy Wario Land Virtual Boy 1995 Arrangement
Yoshi's Story Nintendo 64 1997 Arrangement
Mario Artist: Talent Studio Nintendo 64DD 2000 Arrangement
Luigi's Mansion Nintendo GameCube 2001 Arrangement
Yoshi Touch & Go Nintendo DS 2005 Arrangement
Yoshi's New Island Nintendo 3DS 2014 Arrangement
Mario Kart 8 Wii U 2014 Vocalization
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch 2017 Past vocalization (Mario Kart 8)
Luigi's Mansion Nintendo 3DS 2018 Past arrangement (Luigi's Mansion [Nintendo GameCube])

Other media

Work Year Type Title Credits
LINE Past vocalization (Mario Kart 8) Kazumi Totaka

References

  1. ^ GameXplain. (October 11, 2018). Totaka's Song in Luigi's Mansion 3DS (Secret). YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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