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Absolutely — Totaka’s Song has once again made its magical, cheeky appearance in Mario Kart World, the flagship launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, and fans are thrilled to have uncovered it.

As confirmed by Reddit user @charizardtelephone, the Easter egg surfaces when you linger on Yoshi in the character selection screen. After a brief pause, the green dinosaur begins to hum the now-iconic tune — a subtle but deeply cherished nod to Kazumi Totaka, the legendary composer and long-time voice of Yoshi.

Why Totaka’s Song Matters

• A Legacy of Secret Music: Totaka’s Song isn’t just a melody — it’s a running joke and tribute woven into over a dozen Nintendo games since the early 2000s.
• Composed by the Voice Actor: Amazingly, Kazumi Totaka composed the track himself and has hidden it in games he worked on — including:
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Ultimate
  • Wii Sports
  • Animal Crossing: Wild World
  • Pikmin 2
  • Mario Kart 8 (and now Mario Kart World)
• The Humming Easter Egg: In Mario Kart 8, the idle animation of Yoshi would trigger the hum. Now, in Mario Kart World, the tradition continues — a small, quiet moment of joy for fans who know to look.

A Cultural Touchstone

The fact that Nintendo still includes this easter egg — even in a new flagship release — speaks volumes about the company’s affection for fan service, inside jokes, and emotional nostalgia. It’s not just a hidden tune; it’s a whisper from the past, a secret handshake between Nintendo and its most loyal players.

“It almost felt too perfect,” said @charizardtelephone — and they’re not wrong. Finding Totaka’s Song in Mario Kart World isn’t just a surprise; it’s a celebration of Nintendo’s soul.

What’s Next?

With Mario Kart World already outselling the original Switch’s launch title, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, in Japan — and bundled with the new Switch 2 — it’s clear that Nintendo is off to a strong start.

Up next: Donkey Kong Bananza, set to be showcased in a special Nintendo Direct later this week, promising more classic charm and likely more hidden surprises.

🎯 Pro Tip: Head to the character select screen, pick Yoshi, and just... wait. Listen. Smile. Relive the magic.

🎶 Totaka’s Song in Mario Kart World — the world’s quietest, sweetest easter egg, and the perfect way to say “Welcome to Nintendo 2.”