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{{race course infobox
{{race course infobox
|title=Tokyo Blur
|title=Tokyo Blur
|image=[[File:MKT Tokyo Blur Scene.jpg|300px]]<br>View of the Tokyo Tower
|image=[[File:MKT Tokyo Blur Scene.jpg|300px]]<br>View of various landmarks from {{wp|Rainbow_Bridge_(Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]] <small>(1)</small>, 2020 <small>(2, 3)</small>, 2021 <small>(4)</small>)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]) (2022)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]] <small>(1)</small>, 2020 <small>(2, 3)</small>, 2021 <small>(4)</small>)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]], Wave 1) (2022)
|cups=[[Lucky Cat Cup]] (''8 Deluxe'')
|cups=[[Lucky Cat Cup]]
|tours='''''Tokyo Blur:'''''<br>[[Tokyo Tour]]<br>[[New Year's Tour]] (challenge only)<br>[[Summer Festival Tour]]<br>[[1st Anniversary Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[2nd Anniversary Tour]]<br>'''''Tokyo Blur 2:'''''<br>[[New Year's Tour]]<br>[[Summer Festival Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>'''''Tokyo Blur 3:'''''<br>[[Summer Festival Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>'''''Tokyo Blur 4:'''''<br>[[Mario Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]
|tours='''Tokyo Blur:'''<br>[[Tokyo Tour]]<br>[[New Year's Tour (2020)]] (challenge only)<br>[[Summer Festival Tour]]<br>[[1st Anniversary Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[2nd Anniversary Tour]]<br>[[Anniversary Tour]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2023)]]<br>'''Tokyo Blur 2:'''<br>[[New Year's Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Summer Festival Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2023)]]<br>'''Tokyo Blur 3:'''<br>[[Summer Festival Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2023)]]<br>'''Tokyo Blur 4:'''<br>[[Mario Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2023)]]
|ghost=1:36.317 by Nin★Yuya (''8 Deluxe'')<br>(as [[Inkling|Blue Inkling Boy]]) (150cc) <br>1:07.560 by Nin★Aracel (''8 Deluxe'')<br>(as [[Inkling|Inkling Girl]]) (200cc)
|ghost=1:36.317 by Nin★Yuya (''8 Deluxe'')<br><small>([[Inkling|Blue Inkling Boy]] with the [[Splat Buggy]], [[Blue Standard]], and [[Super Glider]]) (150cc)</small><br>1:07.560 by Nin★Aracel (''8 Deluxe'')<br><small>([[Inkling|Inkling Girl]] with the [[Inkstriker]], [[Metal]], and [[Super Glider]]) (200cc)</small>
|wifi=Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|online_play=Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|sample=''Mario Kart Tour''[[File:MKT Tokyo Blur Theme.oga]]
|sample=''Mario Kart Tour''[[File:MKT Tokyo Blur Theme.oga]] ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''[[File:TourTokyoBlur_MK8DXBCP.oga]] ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' (frontrunning)[[File:Switch_Tour_TokyoBlur_Frontrunning.oga]]
''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''[[File:TourTokyoBlur_MK8DXBCP.oga]]
|map=''Mario Kart Tour''<br><small>Tokyo Blur</small><br>[[File:MKT Map TokyoBlur.png|120px]]<br><small>Tokyo Blur 2</small><br>[[File:MKT Map TokyoBlur2.png|120px]]<br><small>Tokyo Blur 3</small><br>[[File:MKT Map TokyoBlur3.png|120px]]<br><small>Tokyo Blur 4</small><br>[[File:MKT Map TokyoBlur4.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:MK8DX Tour Tokyo Blur Map.png|120px]]
|map=''Mario Kart Tour (Tokyo Blur)''<br>[[File:MKT Map TokyoBlur.png|120px]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour (Tokyo Blur 2)''<br>[[File:MKT Map TokyoBlur2.png|120px]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour (Tokyo Blur 3)''<br>[[File:MKT Map TokyoBlur3.png|120px]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour (Tokyo Blur 4)''<br>[[File:MKT Map TokyoBlur4.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:MK8DX Tokyo Blur Map.png|120px]]
}}
}}
'''Tokyo Blur''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It is named after and inspired by [[Tokyo]], Japan and makes its debut in the tour in the city’s namesake tour, the [[Tokyo Tour]]. The course's music is based on the theme of [[3DS Toad Circuit]] and [[3DS Mario Circuit]]. This course has four different routes, the most out of any city course alongside [[New York Minute]]: '''Tokyo Blur''', '''Tokyo Blur 2''', '''Tokyo Blur 3''', and '''Tokyo Blur 4''', the latter three of which were introduced in the [[New Year's Tour]], [[Summer Festival Tour]], and [[Mario Tour]], respectively. The fourth iteration of this course differs from the others, in that it is two sections as opposed to two laps.
'''Tokyo Blur''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It is named after and inspired by [[Tokyo]], Japan and makes its debut in the city's namesake tour, the [[Tokyo Tour]]. The course's music is based on the theme of [[3DS Toad Circuit]] and [[3DS Mario Circuit]]. This course has four different routes, the most out of any city course alongside [[Tour New York Minute|New York Minute]]: Tokyo Blur, '''Tokyo Blur 2''', '''Tokyo Blur 3''', and '''Tokyo Blur 4''', with the last three being introduced in the [[New Year's Tour]], [[Summer Festival Tour]], and [[Mario Tour]], respectively. The fourth iteration of this course differs from the others, in that it is two sections as opposed to two laps. From versions 1.2.0 to 1.4.0, the first layout was called '''Tokyo Blur 1'''.


The first layout is a favorite of [[Toad|Toad (Pit Crew)]], [[Mario|Mario (Hakama)]], [[Toad|Toad (Party Time)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Happi)]], and [[Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Pirate)]], the second route is a favorite of [[Pink Shy Guy]], [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]], [[Nabbit]], [[Mario|Mario (Happi)]], [[Baby Rosalina|Baby Rosalina (Detective)]], [[Cat Mario|Cat Toad]], and [[Bowser|Bowser (Santa)]]. It can also be a favorite of [[Princess Peach|Peach (Happi)]] if she is at level 6, the third route is a favorite of [[Birdo (species)|Birdo (Black)]], [[Yoshi|Yoshi (Reindeer)]], [[Mario|Mario (Happi)]], [[Mario|Mario (Chef)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]], [[Luigi|Luigi (Painter)]], and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Swimwear)]] and the fourth route is a favorite of [[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]], [[Nabbit]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]], [[Cat Mario|Cat Toad]], [[Mario|Mario (Racing)]], and [[Yoshi (species)|White Yoshi]]..
The first layout is a favorite of [[Toad|Toad (Pit Crew)]], [[Mario|Mario (Hakama)]], [[Toad|Toad (Party Time)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Happi)]], [[Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Pirate)]] and [[Mario|Mario (King)]], the second route is a favorite of [[Shy Guy|Pink Shy Guy]], [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]], [[Nabbit]], [[Mario|Mario (Happi)]], [[Baby Rosalina|Baby Rosalina (Detective)]], [[Cat Mario|Cat Toad]], and [[Bowser|Bowser (Santa)]]. It can also be a favorite of [[Princess Peach|Peach (Happi)]] if she is at level 6. The third route is a favorite of [[Birdo|Birdo (Black)]], [[Yoshi|Yoshi (Reindeer)]], [[Mario|Mario (Happi)]], [[Mario|Mario (Chef)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]], [[Luigi|Luigi (Painter)]], and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Swimwear)]] and the fourth route is a favorite of [[Yoshi (species)|Blue Yoshi]], [[Nabbit]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]], [[Cat Mario|Cat Toad]], [[Mario|Mario (Racing)]], and [[Yoshi (species)|White Yoshi]].


Tokyo Blur reappears in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]] DLC for ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the first course in the [[Lucky Cat Cup]]. The course combines the first three versions of Tokyo Blur together, with a lap dedicated to each variant.
Tokyo Blur reappears in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]] DLC for ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the first course in the [[Lucky Cat Cup]]. The course combines the first three versions of Tokyo Blur together, with a lap dedicated to each variant.
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|1=<div style=background:#999999>[[File:MKT FullMap TokyoBlur.png|120px]][[File:MKT FullMap TokyoBlur2.png|120px]]</div><div style=background:#999999>[[File:MKT FullMap TokyoBlur3.png|120px]][[File:MKT FullMap TokyoBlur4.png|120px]]</div>
|1=<div style=background:#999999>[[File:MKT FullMap TokyoBlur.png|120px]][[File:MKT FullMap TokyoBlur2.png|120px]]</div><div style=background:#999999>[[File:MKT FullMap TokyoBlur3.png|120px]][[File:MKT FullMap TokyoBlur4.png|120px]]</div>
|2=The city course's layouts in relation to<br>each other.
|2=The city course's routes in relation to each other.
}}
}}
===Course layouts===
===Course layouts===
====Tokyo Blur====
====Tokyo Blur====
In the standard layout, all of the racers start the course on the central span of the {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through {{wp|Ginza}}, then makes a slight left before the {{wp|Wako (retailer)|Wako}} store. Not long after, the course makes a right U-turn near the {{wp|National Diet Building}} and the {{wp|Miraikan}}, then goes through a tunnel. As the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}, {{wp|Asahi Beer Hall}}, and {{wp|Tokyo Big Sight}} come into view, the road makes a wide right turn back onto Rainbow Bridge. {{wp|Fuji TV}}'s headquarters can be seen on the left.
In the standard layout, all of the racers start the course on the central span of the {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through {{wp|Ginza}}, then makes a slight left before the {{wp|Wako (retailer)|Wako}} store. Not long after, the course makes a right U-turn near the {{wp|National Diet Building}} and the {{wp|Miraikan}}, then goes through a tunnel. As the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}, {{wp|Asahi Beer Hall}}, and {{wp|Tokyo Big Sight}} come into view, the road makes a wide right turn back onto Rainbow Bridge. {{wp|Fuji TV}}'s headquarters can be seen on the left. The minimap for this route resembles that of [[DS Yoshi Falls|Yoshi Falls]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and [[Luigi Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Luigi Circuit]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.


The course also appears as '''Tokyo Blur R''' (reverse), '''Tokyo Blur T''' (with ramps), and '''Tokyo Blur R/T''' (reverse and with ramps). This route is used as the layout for the first lap of ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's'' variation of Tokyo Blur in the Booster Course Pass.
The course also appears as '''Tokyo Blur R''' (reverse), '''Tokyo Blur T''' (with ramps), and '''Tokyo Blur R/T''' (reverse and with ramps). This route is used as the layout for the first lap of ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's'' variation of Tokyo Blur in the Booster Course Pass. Before the Summer Festival Tour, no kart had Tokyo Blur R listed as a favorite course; instead, its appearances in the Mario Cup and Toadette Cup relied on the spotlight bonus to raise the [[Kabuki Dasher]] and the [[Quickshaw]], respectively, to the top tier.
 
The course is also a favorite of [[Toad|Toad (Pit Crew)]], [[Mario|Mario (Hakama)]], [[Toad|Toad (Party Time)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Happi)]], and [[Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Pirate)]].


====Tokyo Blur 2====
====Tokyo Blur 2====
In the standard layout, all of the racers start the course on the central span of the {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through {{wp|Ginza}}, then makes a slight right before the {{wp|Wako (retailer)|Wako}} store. After passing by two [[Thwomp]]s, the course shifts left at a roundabout and continues straight (with a {{wp|Tokyo subway|subway}} entrance and {{wp|Akihabara}} shops visible on the left), then goes under an archway left of the {{wp|Sensō-ji}}, where a [[kadomatsu]] can be found. As the player slights right then turns left at a signalized intersection, the road makes a wide right turn back onto Rainbow Bridge. {{wp|Fuji TV}}'s headquarters can be seen on the left.
In the standard layout, all of the racers start the course on the central span of the {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through {{wp|Ginza}}, then makes a slight right before the {{wp|Wako (retailer)|Wako}} store. After passing by two [[Thwomp]]s, the course shifts left at a roundabout and continues straight (with a {{wp|Tokyo subway|subway}} entrance and {{wp|Akihabara}} shops visible on the left), then goes under the {{wp|Kaminarimon}} left of the {{wp|Sensō-ji}}. As the player slights right then turns left at a signalized intersection, the road makes a wide right turn back onto Rainbow Bridge. {{wp|Fuji TV}}'s headquarters can be seen on the left.


The course also appears as '''Tokyo Blur 2R''' (reverse), '''Tokyo Blur 2T''' (with ramps), and '''Tokyo Blur 2R/T''' (reverse and with ramps). This route is used as the layout for the second lap of ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's'' variation of Tokyo Blur in the Booster Course Pass.
The course also appears as '''Tokyo Blur 2R''' (reverse), '''Tokyo Blur 2T''' (with ramps), and '''Tokyo Blur 2R/T''' (reverse and with ramps). This route is used as the layout for the second lap of ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's'' variation of Tokyo Blur in the Booster Course Pass.
Tokyo Blur 2 is the first city course in the game to reuse its [[Coin Rush (Mario Kart Tour)|Coin Rush]] in a later tour.


====Tokyo Blur 3====
====Tokyo Blur 3====
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====Tokyo Blur 4====
====Tokyo Blur 4====
In the standard layout, the track starts out following the same path as [[Tokyo Blur]]. All of the racers start the course on the central span of the {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through {{wp|Ginza}}, then makes a slight left before the {{wp|Wako (retailer)|Wako}} store. Not long after, the course makes a right U-turn near the {{wp|National Diet Building}} and the {{wp|Miraikan}}, then goes through a tunnel. The course then makes a sharp left to follow a small portion of [[Tokyo Blur 2]] in reverse, going under the {{wp|Kaminarimon}} next to the {{wp|Sensō-ji}}, where the second segment of the course begins. The track then immediately makes a U-turn toward the {{wp|Shuto Expressway}}; the remainder of the course follows the path of [[Tokyo Blur 3]], entering the expressway through a set of toll gates before rounding the spiral loop around the {{wp|Tokyo Big Sight}}. A [[Glide Ramp]] sends the player back onto the Rainbow Bridge, where a set of [[Thwomp]]s on either side threatens the players just before the finish line.
In the standard layout, the track starts out following the same path as Tokyo Blur. All of the racers start the course on the central span of the {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through {{wp|Ginza}}, then makes a slight left before the {{wp|Wako (retailer)|Wako}} store. Not long after, the course makes a right U-turn near the {{wp|National Diet Building}} and the {{wp|Miraikan}}, then goes through a tunnel. The course then makes a sharp left to follow a small portion of Tokyo Blur 2 in reverse, going under the {{wp|Kaminarimon}} next to the {{wp|Sensō-ji}}, where the second segment of the course begins. The track then immediately makes a U-turn toward the {{wp|Shuto Expressway}}; the remainder of the course follows the path of Tokyo Blur 3, entering the expressway through a set of toll gates before rounding the spiral loop around the {{wp|Tokyo Big Sight}}. A [[Glide Ramp]] sends the player back onto the Rainbow Bridge, where a set of [[Thwomp]]s on either side threatens the players just before the finish line.


The course also appears as '''Tokyo Blur 4R''' (reverse), '''Tokyo Blur 4T''' (with ramps), and '''Tokyo Blur 4R/T''' (reverse and with ramps).
The course also appears as '''Tokyo Blur 4R''' (reverse), '''Tokyo Blur 4T''' (with ramps), and '''Tokyo Blur 4R/T''' (reverse and with ramps).


===Appearances===
===Appearances===
The first layout of Tokyo Blur is currently the only course based on a real world city to have appeared in five different tours: the Tokyo Tour, the Summer Festival Tour, the 1st Anniversary Tour, the Mario vs. Peach Tour, and the 2nd Anniversary Tour. It also made a minor appearance in the [[New Year's Tour]] as the location of a bonus challenge and in the [[Mario Tour]] as the third and final race in the [[Mario Tour#2-Player Challenge|2-Player Challenge]] mode.
The first layout of Tokyo Blur is currently the only course based on a real world city to have appeared in six different tours: the Tokyo Tour, the Summer Festival Tour, the 1st Anniversary Tour, the Mario vs. Peach Tour, the 2nd Anniversary Tour, and the Anniversary Tour. It also made a minor appearance in the [[New Year's Tour]] as the location of a bonus challenge and in the [[Mario Tour]] as the third and final race in the [[Mario Tour#2-Player Challenge|2-Player Challenge]] mode.


For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of Tokyo Blur tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of Tokyo Blur tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of Tokyo Blur tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of Tokyo Blur tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
===Bonus challenges===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width=100%
!colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|[[Time Trial]]
|-
!width=14%|Icon
!width=14%|Course
!width=14%|Chosen<br>driver
!width=14%|Chosen<br>kart
!width=14%|Chosen<br>glider
!width=14%|Grand Star times
!width=14%|Tour appearances
|-
|[[File:MKT Tour39 BabyRosalinaCupChallenge.png|200px]]
|Tokyo Blur 4
|[[File:MKT Icon RedKoopaFreerunning.png|50px]]<br>[[Roving Racers|Red Koopa (Freerunning)]]
|[[File:MKT Icon PipeFrameRed.png|50px]]<br>[[Pipe Frame]]
|[[File:MKT Icon SuperGliderRed.png|50px]]<br>[[Super Glider]]
|
*1:10.00
*1:04.00
*0:58.00
|[[Mario Tour]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2023)]]
|-
|[[File:MKT Tour40 WaluigiCupChallenge.png|200px]]
|Tokyo Blur 4R
|[[File:MKT Icon Toadette.png|50px]]<br>[[Toadette]]
|[[File:MKT Icon PipeFramePink.png|50px]]<br>[[Pipe Frame]]
|[[File:MKT Icon SuperGliderPink.png|50px]]<br>[[Super Glider]]
|
*1:08.00
*1:03.00
*0:58.00
|[[Yoshi Tour (2021)]]
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width=100%
!colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|[[Ring Race]]
|-
!width=14%|Icon
!width=14%|Course variant
!width=14%|Chosen<br>driver
!width=14%|Chosen<br>kart
!width=14%|Chosen<br>glider
!width=14%|Grand Star scores
!width=14%|Tour appearances
{{:Ring Race|transcludesection=Ring Race Tokyo Blur}}
{{:Ring Race|transcludesection=Ring Race Tokyo Blur 3}}
|}
</div>


==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour TokyoBlur.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Tokyo Blur in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour TokyoBlur.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Tokyo Blur in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
Tokyo Blur makes its console debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' via the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. It is the first course of the [[Lucky Cat Cup]], and as such was added as part of the first wave of the DLC. Similarly to Tokyo Blur 4, it is an expanded and combined version of the first three routes for this course; however, this version dedicates one lap to each variation. The first lap is based on Tokyo Blur, the second lap is based on Tokyo Blur 2, and the third lap is based on Tokyo Blur 3, with each lap visiting the respective landmarks of those stages. The minimap has been rotated 90 degrees compared to the equivalent minimaps for the variants in ''Tour''. Unlike [[Paris Promenade]], its hazards - [[Thwomp]]s - have been retained.
Tokyo Blur makes its console debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' via the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. It is the first course of the [[Lucky Cat Cup]], and as such was added as part of the first wave of the DLC. Similarly to Tokyo Blur 4, it is an expanded and combined version of the first three routes for this course; however, this version dedicates one lap to each variation through the use of changing [[arrow field]]s.  


Tokyo Blur is one of three courses to originate from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' to appear in the first wave of the DLC, alongside Paris Promenade and [[Ninja Hideaway]]. This is also one of four tracks in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' where players can hit the banner (causing it to spin), like [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]], {{classic-link|DS|Wario Stadium}} and {{classic-link|3DS|Neo Bowser City}}. Unlike the other courses mentioned, this is only possible during the final lap.
The first lap is based on Tokyo Blur, turning left at the {{wp|Wako}} store and making a U-turn past the {{wp|National Diet Building}}. The second lap is based on Tokyo Blur 2, turning right at the Wako store and then left underneath the {{wp|Kaminarimon}}. The third lap is based on Tokyo Blur 3, turning right at the Wako store and then onto the {{wp|Shuto Expressway}}. The minimap has been rotated 90 degrees compared to the equivalent minimaps for the variants in ''Tour''. Unlike {{classic-link|Tour|Paris Promenade}}, its hazards - [[Thwomp]]s - have been retained.
 
Tokyo Blur is one of three courses to originate from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' to appear in the first wave of the DLC, alongside Paris Promenade and [[Ninja Hideaway]]. This is also one of five tracks in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' where players can hit the banner (causing it to spin), like [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]], {{classic-link|DS|Wario Stadium}}, {{classic-link|3DS|Neo Bowser City}} and {{classic-link|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}}. Unlike the other courses mentioned, this is only possible during the final lap.
 
As with all other courses from Wave 1, this course's icon and lighting were adjusted slightly in the 2.1.0 update.


==Sponsors==
==Sponsors==
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Mario Electrical Equipment|Mario Electrical Equipment]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Mario Electrical Support|Mario Electrical Support]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Bowser Technology|Bowser Technology]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Bowser Technology|Bowser Technology]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Shell Books|Shell Books]] (posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Shell Books|Shell Books]] (posters)
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*'''''Mario Kart Tour'' Twitter:''' ''It's time for the Summer Festival Tour! Return to the sizzling streets of Tokyo for some sunny fun. Blaze new paths in the Tokyo Blur course, but don't overheat!''<ref>mariokarttourEN (August 26, 2020). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1298502938587955200 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved August 26, 2020.</ref>
*'''''Mario Kart Tour'' Twitter:''' ''It's time for the Summer Festival Tour! Return to the sizzling streets of Tokyo for some sunny fun. Blaze new paths in the Tokyo Blur course, but don't overheat!''<ref>mariokarttourEN (August 26, 2020). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1298502938587955200 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved August 26, 2020.</ref>
*'''''Mario Kart Tour'' Twitter:''' ''The Snow Tour is wrapping up in {{color|#MarioKartTour|blue}}. Next up is the Mario Tour featuring Tokyo Blur 4, a brand-new variant of the existing Tokyo-based course!''<ref>mariokarttourEN (March 4, 2021). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1367724372765642753 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved March 4, 2021.</ref>
*'''''Mario Kart Tour'' Twitter:''' ''The Snow Tour is wrapping up in {{color|#MarioKartTour|blue}}. Next up is the Mario Tour featuring Tokyo Blur 4, a brand-new variant of the existing Tokyo-based course!''<ref>mariokarttourEN (March 4, 2021). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1367724372765642753 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved March 4, 2021.</ref>
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
*'''''Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer''''': "''This is a course inspired by Tokyo, and you will be able race{{sic}} past some famous tourist sites. You can also see Mt. Fuji, which has been registered as a World Heritage Site, off in the distance.''"<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/feature/magazine_2022summer/index_en.html?page=10 Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer (Digital English edition)]. ''nintendo.co.jp.'' Retrieved August 16, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220729082352/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/software/feature/magazine_2022summer/index_en.html?page=10&device=pc Archived] July 29, 2022, 08:23:52 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Tokyo Blur====
====Tokyo Blur====
<gallery>
Tokyo Pictures.png|Pictures of the Tokyo Blur courses
Tokyo Pictures 2.png|Pictures of the Tokyo Blur courses
</gallery>
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon TokyoBlur.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur with Mario (Hakama)  
MKT Icon TokyoBlur MarioHakama.png|The course icon with Mario (Hakama)  
MKT Icon TokyoBlur ToadPitCrew.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur with Toad (Pit Crew)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur ToadPitCrew.png|The course icon with Toad (Pit Crew)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur BabyPeach.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur with Baby Peach
MKT Icon TokyoBlur BabyPeach.png|The course icon with Baby Peach
MKT Icon TokyoBlur DaisyYukata.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur with Daisy (Yukata)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur DaisyYukata.png|The course icon with Daisy (Yukata)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur Lakitu.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur with Lakitu
MKT Icon TokyoBlur Lakitu.png|The course icon with Lakitu
MKT Icon TokyoBlurR.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur R with Peach (Kimono)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurR PeachKimono.png|The course icon of the R variant with Peach (Kimono)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurR BabyRosalinaDetective.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur R with Baby Rosalina (Detective)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurR BabyRosalinaDetective.png|The course icon of the R variant with Baby Rosalina (Detective)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurR MarioHappi.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur R with Mario (Happi)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurR MarioHappi.png|The course icon of the R variant with Mario (Happi)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurT.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur T with Peach (Kimono)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurR DonkeyKong.png|The course icon of the R variant with Donkey Kong
MKT Icon TokyoBlurT MarioHakama.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur T with Mario (Hakama)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurT PeachKimono.png|The course icon of the T variant with Peach (Kimono)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurT Lakitu.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur T with Lakitu
MKT Icon TokyoBlurT MarioHakama.png|The course icon of the T variant with Mario (Hakama)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurRT.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur R/T with Mario (Hakama)
MKT Icon TokyoBlurT Lakitu.png|The course icon of the T variant with Lakitu
MKT Icon TokyoBlurRT DiddyKong.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur R/T with Diddy Kong
MKT Icon TokyoBlurT BabyPeach.png|The course icon of the T variant with Baby Peach
MKT Tour2 LakituCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Ring Race]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur
MKT Icon TokyoBlurRT MarioHakama.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Mario (Hakama)
MKT Tour2 PeachetteCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Do Jump Boosts]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur
MKT Icon TokyoBlurRT DiddyKong.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Diddy Kong
MKT Tour8 DaisyCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Glider Challenge]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur
MKT Icon TokyoBlurRT BabyDaisy.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Baby Daisy
MKT Tour28 LakituCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Goomba Takedown]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur
MKT Tour2 LakituCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Ring Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour2 PeachetteCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Do Jump Boosts]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour8 DaisyCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Glider Challenge]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour28 LakituCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Goomba Takedown]] bonus challenge held on this course
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MKT 2nd Anniversary Tour Week 1 Drivers.jpg|Mario (Hakama), Peach (Kimono), Peach (Vacation), Luigi (Painter), and Pauline tricking in Tokyo Blur T
MKT 2nd Anniversary Tour Week 1 Drivers.jpg|Mario (Hakama), Peach (Kimono), Peach (Vacation), Luigi (Painter), and Pauline tricking in Tokyo Blur T
</gallery>
</gallery>
====Tokyo Blur 2====
====Tokyo Blur 2====
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2 with Mario (Happi)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2 MarioHappi.png|The course icon with Mario (Happi)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2 PinkShyGuy.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2 with Pink Shy Guy
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2 PinkShyGuy.png|The course icon with Pink Shy Guy
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2R.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2R with Toad (Party Time)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2R ToadPartyTime.png|The course icon of the R variant with Toad (Party Time)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2R Wario.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2R with Wario
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2R Wario.png|The course icon of the R variant with Wario
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2R KingBoo.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2R with King Boo
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2R KingBoo.png|The course icon of the R variant with King Boo
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2R MarioTuxedo.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2R with Mario (Tuxedo)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2R MarioTuxedo.png|The course icon of the R variant with Mario (Tuxedo)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2T with Lakitu
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T Lakitu.png|The course icon of the R variant with Lakitu
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T ToadPartyTime.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2T with Toad (Party Time)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T ToadPartyTime.png|The course icon of the T variant with Toad (Party Time)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T PeachKimono.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2T with Peach (Kimono)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T PeachKimono.png|The course icon of the T variant with Peach (Kimono)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T BuilderToadette.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2T with Builder Toadette
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T BuilderToadette.png|The course icon of the T variant with Builder Toadette
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2RT.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2R/T with Iggy
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2T DrMario.png|The course icon of the T variant with Dr. Mario
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2RT RedYoshi.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 2R/T with Red Yoshi
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2RT Iggy.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Iggy
MKT Tour8 BabyRosalinaCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Break Item Boxes]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 2
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2RT RedYoshi.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Red Yoshi
MKT Tour8 PeachCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Steer Clear of Obstacles]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 2
MKT Icon TokyoBlur2RT Toadette.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Toadette
MKT Tour8 PaulineCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Vs. Mega#Vs. Mega Donkey Kong Tokyo Blur 2|Vs. Mega Donkey Kong]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 2
MKT Tour8 BabyRosalinaCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Break Item Boxes]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour8 PeachCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Steer Clear of Obstacles]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour8 PaulineCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Vs. Mega]] [[Donkey Kong]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour88 MiiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Goomba Takedown]] bonus challenge held on this course
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MKT Twitter NewYearTour ThankYou.jpg|Mario (Happi) gliding in the Quickshaw with the New Year's Kite
MKT Twitter NewYearTour ThankYou.jpg|Mario (Happi) gliding in the Quickshaw with the New Year's Kite
</gallery>
</gallery>
====Tokyo Blur 3====
====Tokyo Blur 3====
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3 with Mario (Happi)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3 MarioHappi.png|The course icon with Mario (Happi)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3 MarioChef.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3 with Mario (Chef)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3 MarioChef.png|The course icon with Mario (Chef)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3R.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3R with Mario (Hakama)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3R MarioHakama.png|The course icon of the R variant with Mario (Hakama)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3R Lakitu.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3R with Lakitu
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3R Lakitu.png|The course icon of the R variant with Lakitu
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3R BlackYoshi.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3R with Black Yoshi
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3R BlackYoshi.png|The course icon of the R variant with Black Yoshi
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3T.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3T with Mario (Hakama)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3T MarioHakama.png|The course icon of the T variant with Mario (Hakama)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3T DaisyYukata.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3T with Daisy (Yukata)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3T DaisyYukata.png|The course icon of the T variant with Daisy (Yukata)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3T BuilderToad.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3T with Builder Toad
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3T BuilderToad.png|The course icon of the T variant with Builder Toad
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3RT.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 3R/T with Shy Guy (Ninja)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3T MetalMario.png|The course icon of the T variant with Metal Mario
MKT Tour25 MortonCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Ring Race]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 3
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3RT ShyGuyNinja.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Shy Guy (Ninja)
MKT Tour25 PeachetteCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Big Reverse Race]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 3
MKT Icon TokyoBlur3RT PinkGoldPeach.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Pink Gold Peach
MKT Tour49 DiddyKongCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Snap a Photo]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 3R/T
MKT Tour25 MortonCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Ring Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour49 BowserCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 3T
MKT Tour25 PeachetteCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Big Reverse Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour49 DiddyKongCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Snap a Photo]] bonus challenge held on Tokyo Blur 3R/T
MKT Tour49 BowserCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge held on Tokyo Blur 3T
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<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Tokyo Blur 3 Scene.jpg|View of the course
MKT Tokyo Blur 3 Scene.jpg|View of the course
MKT Tokyo Blur 3 Scene 2.jpg|View of the highway
MKT Summer Festival Tour Drivers.jpg|[[Mario|Mario (Happi)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Kimono)]], [[Mario|Mario (Hakama)]], and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]] gliding in Tokyo Blur 3R
MKT Summer Festival Tour Drivers.jpg|[[Mario|Mario (Happi)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Kimono)]], [[Mario|Mario (Hakama)]], and [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]] gliding in Tokyo Blur 3R
MKT Daisy Yukata.jpg|Daisy (Yukata) tricking in the [[Festival Girl]]
MKT Daisy Yukata.jpg|Daisy (Yukata) tricking in the [[Festival Girl]]
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=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 4 with Mario (Racing)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4 MarioRacing.png|The course icon with Mario (Racing)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4 Nabbit.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 4 with Nabbit
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4 Nabbit.png|The course icon with Nabbit
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4R.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 4R with Metal Mario
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4 WhiteYoshi.png|The course icon with White Yoshi
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4R BirdoBlack.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 4R with Birdo (Black)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4R MetalMario.png|The course icon of the R variant with Metal Mario
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4R PeachWintertime.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 4R with Peach (Wintertime)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4R BirdoBlack.png|The course icon of the R variant with Birdo (Black)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4T.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 4T with Mario (Happi)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4R PeachWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant with Peach (Wintertime)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4T FunkyKong.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 4T with Funky Kong
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4R MarioSamurai.png|The course icon of the R variant with Mario (Samurai)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4RT.png|Course icon of Tokyo Blur 4R/T with Mario (SNES)
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4T MarioHappi.png|The course icon of the T variant with Mario (Happi)
MKT Tour39 BabyPeachCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 4T
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4T FunkyKong.png|The course icon of the T variant with Funky Kong
MKT Tour39 BabyRosalinaCupChallenge.png|The icon of the [[Time Trial (Mario Kart Tour)|Time Trial]] bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 4
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4RT MarioSNES.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Mario (SNES)
MKT Tour40 WaluigiCupChallenge.png|The icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge set in Tokyo Blur 4R
MKT Icon TokyoBlur4RT CatPeach.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Cat Peach
MKT Tour39 BabyPeachCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge held on Tokyo Blur 4T
MKT Tour39 BabyRosalinaCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Time Trial (Mario Kart Tour)|Time Trial]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour40 WaluigiCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge held on Tokyo Blur 4R
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The presence of [[Noshi]]s in the R/T variant of this course references the {{wp|kaiju}}.<ref name="dinosaur"/>
*The presence of [[Noshi]]s in the R/T variant of Tokyo Blur references the {{wp|kaiju}}.<ref name="dinosaur"/>
*Before the Summer Festival Tour, no kart had Tokyo Blur R listed as a favorite course; instead, its appearances in the Mario Cup and Toadette Cup relied on the spotlight bonus to raise the [[Kabuki Dasher]] and the [[Quickshaw]], respectively, to the top tier.
*In the trailer for the [[Tokyo Tour]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Kimono)]] can be seen driving in the {{wp|Sensō-ji}} section, which is only accessible in Tokyo Blur 2 and Tokyo Blur 4.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lKsgYxTXoCI Tokyo Tour trailer]</ref>
*Tokyo Blur is the first city course and course in general to have its N and R variants appear in a tour, but not its T variant.


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 06:54, September 27, 2023

Tokyo Blur
Tokyo Blur in Mario Kart Tour
View of various landmarks from Rainbow Bridge
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Tour (2019 (1), 2020 (2, 3), 2021 (4))
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 1) (2022)
Cup(s) Lucky Cat Cup
Tour(s)
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Tour Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur
The map of Tokyo Blur from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 2
Map of Tokyo Blur 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3
Map of Tokyo Blur 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 4
Map of Tokyo Blur 4 from Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Tour Tokyo Blur in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)

1:36.317 by Nin★Yuya (8 Deluxe)
(Blue Inkling Boy with the Splat Buggy, Blue Standard, and Super Glider) (150cc)
1:07.560 by Nin★Aracel (8 Deluxe)
(Inkling Girl with the Inkstriker, Metal, and Super Glider) (200cc)

Tokyo Blur is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is named after and inspired by Tokyo, Japan and makes its debut in the city's namesake tour, the Tokyo Tour. The course's music is based on the theme of 3DS Toad Circuit and 3DS Mario Circuit. This course has four different routes, the most out of any city course alongside New York Minute: Tokyo Blur, Tokyo Blur 2, Tokyo Blur 3, and Tokyo Blur 4, with the last three being introduced in the New Year's Tour, Summer Festival Tour, and Mario Tour, respectively. The fourth iteration of this course differs from the others, in that it is two sections as opposed to two laps. From versions 1.2.0 to 1.4.0, the first layout was called Tokyo Blur 1.

The first layout is a favorite of Toad (Pit Crew), Mario (Hakama), Toad (Party Time), Daisy (Yukata), Peach (Happi), Bowser Jr. (Pirate) and Mario (King), the second route is a favorite of Pink Shy Guy, Cat Peach, Nabbit, Mario (Happi), Baby Rosalina (Detective), Cat Toad, and Bowser (Santa). It can also be a favorite of Peach (Happi) if she is at level 6. The third route is a favorite of Birdo (Black), Yoshi (Reindeer), Mario (Happi), Mario (Chef), Daisy (Yukata), Luigi (Painter), and Daisy (Swimwear) and the fourth route is a favorite of Blue Yoshi, Nabbit, Daisy (Yukata), Cat Toad, Mario (Racing), and White Yoshi.

Tokyo Blur reappears in the Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the first course in the Lucky Cat Cup. The course combines the first three versions of Tokyo Blur together, with a lap dedicated to each variant.

Mario Kart Tour

Tokyo Blur's course layout in relation to its other layoutsTokyo Blur 2's course layout in relation to its other layouts
Tokyo Blur 3's course layout in relation to its other layoutsTokyo Blur 4's course layout in relation to its other layouts
The city course's routes in relation to each other.

Course layouts

Tokyo Blur

In the standard layout, all of the racers start the course on the central span of the Rainbow Bridge. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through Ginza, then makes a slight left before the Wako store. Not long after, the course makes a right U-turn near the National Diet Building and the Miraikan, then goes through a tunnel. As the Tokyo Skytree, Asahi Beer Hall, and Tokyo Big Sight come into view, the road makes a wide right turn back onto Rainbow Bridge. Fuji TV's headquarters can be seen on the left. The minimap for this route resembles that of Yoshi Falls from Mario Kart DS and Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart Wii.

The course also appears as Tokyo Blur R (reverse), Tokyo Blur T (with ramps), and Tokyo Blur R/T (reverse and with ramps). This route is used as the layout for the first lap of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's variation of Tokyo Blur in the Booster Course Pass. Before the Summer Festival Tour, no kart had Tokyo Blur R listed as a favorite course; instead, its appearances in the Mario Cup and Toadette Cup relied on the spotlight bonus to raise the Kabuki Dasher and the Quickshaw, respectively, to the top tier.

Tokyo Blur 2

In the standard layout, all of the racers start the course on the central span of the Rainbow Bridge. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through Ginza, then makes a slight right before the Wako store. After passing by two Thwomps, the course shifts left at a roundabout and continues straight (with a subway entrance and Akihabara shops visible on the left), then goes under the Kaminarimon left of the Sensō-ji. As the player slights right then turns left at a signalized intersection, the road makes a wide right turn back onto Rainbow Bridge. Fuji TV's headquarters can be seen on the left.

The course also appears as Tokyo Blur 2R (reverse), Tokyo Blur 2T (with ramps), and Tokyo Blur 2R/T (reverse and with ramps). This route is used as the layout for the second lap of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's variation of Tokyo Blur in the Booster Course Pass.

Tokyo Blur 2 is the first city course in the game to reuse its Coin Rush in a later tour.

Tokyo Blur 3

In the standard layout, all of the racers start the course on the central span of the Rainbow Bridge. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through Ginza, then makes a slight right before the Wako store. After passing by some Thwomps, the course shifts left at a roundabout and continues straight to the Shuto Expressway, which is built along the Nihonbashi River. The toll plaza bar only opens when a driver passes through; the course then curves to the right. After passing by two Thwomps and after a wide turn up the spiral loop around the Tokyo Big Sight, a Glide Ramp enables the driver to fly out of Shuto Expressway and back onto Rainbow Bridge. Fuji TV's headquarters can be seen on the left.

In the trick variant, ramps are added on the Rainbow Bridge. Near the end of the bridge is a ramp with a Dash Panel on it. The Thwomps in the city are replaced with small ramps. After entering Shuto Expressway, there are ramps that replace the Thwomps on the expressway. The spiral loops around the Tokyo Big Sight has added ramps on it. The gliding section at the end of the course is replaced by a normal ramp.

When configured for Coin Rush, cars and buses will block off a lane in the highway and toll booth, making the collection of coins easier.

The course also appears as Tokyo Blur 3R (reverse), Tokyo Blur 3T (with ramps), and Tokyo Blur 3R/T (reverse and with ramps). This route is used as the layout for the third lap of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's variation of Tokyo Blur in the Booster Course Pass.

Tokyo Blur 4

In the standard layout, the track starts out following the same path as Tokyo Blur. All of the racers start the course on the central span of the Rainbow Bridge. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the right through Ginza, then makes a slight left before the Wako store. Not long after, the course makes a right U-turn near the National Diet Building and the Miraikan, then goes through a tunnel. The course then makes a sharp left to follow a small portion of Tokyo Blur 2 in reverse, going under the Kaminarimon next to the Sensō-ji, where the second segment of the course begins. The track then immediately makes a U-turn toward the Shuto Expressway; the remainder of the course follows the path of Tokyo Blur 3, entering the expressway through a set of toll gates before rounding the spiral loop around the Tokyo Big Sight. A Glide Ramp sends the player back onto the Rainbow Bridge, where a set of Thwomps on either side threatens the players just before the finish line.

The course also appears as Tokyo Blur 4R (reverse), Tokyo Blur 4T (with ramps), and Tokyo Blur 4R/T (reverse and with ramps).

Appearances

The first layout of Tokyo Blur is currently the only course based on a real world city to have appeared in six different tours: the Tokyo Tour, the Summer Festival Tour, the 1st Anniversary Tour, the Mario vs. Peach Tour, the 2nd Anniversary Tour, and the Anniversary Tour. It also made a minor appearance in the New Year's Tour as the location of a bonus challenge and in the Mario Tour as the third and final race in the 2-Player Challenge mode.

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Tokyo Blur tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Bonus challenges

Time Trial
Icon Course Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star times Tour appearances
Thumbnail of the Baby Rosalina Cup challenge from the 2021 Mario Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Tokyo Blur 4 (reused as the Metal Mario Cup's bonus challenge in the 2023 Winter Tour) Tokyo Blur 4 Red Koopa (Freerunning) from Mario Kart Tour
Red Koopa (Freerunning)
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:10.00
  • 1:04.00
  • 0:58.00
Mario Tour
Winter Tour (2023)
Thumbnail of the Waluigi Cup challenge from the 2021 Yoshi Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Tokyo Blur 4R Tokyo Blur 4R Toadette's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Toadette
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:08.00
  • 1:03.00
  • 0:58.00
Yoshi Tour (2021)
Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances
Thumbnail of the Lakitu Cup challenge from the Tokyo Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Tokyo Blur (reused as the Mario Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Anniversary Tour) Regular Lakitu from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 15
  • 20
  • 25
Tokyo Tour Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu Cup
  • 15
  • 25
  • 30
Anniversary Tour (2022) The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Cup
Thumbnail of the Morton Cup challenge from the Summer Festival Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Tokyo Blur 3 (reused as the Waluigi Cup's bonus challenge in the 2023 Winter Tour) Regular Lakitu from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 15
  • 25
  • 35
Summer Festival Tour Morton Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Morton Cup
Winter Tour (2023) Waluigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Waluigi Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Tour Tokyo Blur as it appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Tokyo Blur in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Tokyo Blur makes its console debut in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe via the Booster Course Pass. It is the first course of the Lucky Cat Cup, and as such was added as part of the first wave of the DLC. Similarly to Tokyo Blur 4, it is an expanded and combined version of the first three routes for this course; however, this version dedicates one lap to each variation through the use of changing arrow fields.

The first lap is based on Tokyo Blur, turning left at the Wako store and making a U-turn past the National Diet Building. The second lap is based on Tokyo Blur 2, turning right at the Wako store and then left underneath the Kaminarimon. The third lap is based on Tokyo Blur 3, turning right at the Wako store and then onto the Shuto Expressway. The minimap has been rotated 90 degrees compared to the equivalent minimaps for the variants in Tour. Unlike Tour Paris Promenade, its hazards - Thwomps - have been retained.

Tokyo Blur is one of three courses to originate from Mario Kart Tour to appear in the first wave of the DLC, alongside Paris Promenade and Ninja Hideaway. This is also one of five tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe where players can hit the banner (causing it to spin), like Mario Circuit, DS Wario Stadium, 3DS Neo Bowser City and 3DS Rock Rock Mountain. Unlike the other courses mentioned, this is only possible during the final lap.

As with all other courses from Wave 1, this course's icon and lighting were adjusted slightly in the 2.1.0 update.

Sponsors

Profiles

Mario Kart Tour

  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: Take a tour of a Japanese city in the Tokyo Blur course! Enjoy the sights as you take in iconic landmarks, including Mt. Fuji off in the distance![1]
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: A giant dinosaur stomping around in the middle of a city? The Tokyo Blur course is like something straight out of a movie! The tricked-out Tokyo Blur R/T is waiting for you in the Peachette Cup![2]
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: Japan's most famous city is back for for another lap with the Tokyo Blur 2 course. Those traditional kadomatsu decorations aren't just for show—hitting them with an item is a great way to rack up some extra points![3]
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: It's time for the Summer Festival Tour! Return to the sizzling streets of Tokyo for some sunny fun. Blaze new paths in the Tokyo Blur course, but don't overheat![4]
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: The Snow Tour is wrapping up in blue. Next up is the Mario Tour featuring Tokyo Blur 4, a brand-new variant of the existing Tokyo-based course![5]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer: "This is a course inspired by Tokyo, and you will be able race[sic] past some famous tourist sites. You can also see Mt. Fuji, which has been registered as a World Heritage Site, off in the distance."[6]

Gallery

Mario Kart Tour

Tokyo Blur

Course icons
Screenshots

Tokyo Blur 2

Course icons
Screenshots

Tokyo Blur 3

Course icons
Screenshots

Tokyo Blur 4

Course icons
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese トーキョースクランブル
Tōkyō Sukuranburu
Tokyo Scramble

Chinese (simplified) 东京赛道
Dōngjīng Sàidào
Tokyo Speedway

Chinese (traditional) 東京賽道
Dōngjīng Sàidào
Tokyo Speedway

Dutch Tokio-Toer
Tokyo Tour
French Traversée de Tokyo
Crossing Tokyo
German Tokio-Tempotour
Tokyo-Tempotour (before the Summer Festival Tour)
Tokyo Speed Tour
Italian Neon di Tokyo
Tokyo Neon
Korean 도쿄 블러
Dokyo Beulleo
Tokyo Blur

Portuguese Velocidade em Tóquio
Speed in Tokyo
Russian Токийское ралли
Tokiyskoye ralli
Tokyo Rally

Spanish Circuito Tokio
Tokyo Circuit

Trivia

  • The presence of Noshis in the R/T variant of Tokyo Blur references the kaiju.[2]
  • In the trailer for the Tokyo Tour, Peach (Kimono) can be seen driving in the Sensō-ji section, which is only accessible in Tokyo Blur 2 and Tokyo Blur 4.[7]
  • Tokyo Blur is the first city course and course in general to have its N and R variants appear in a tour, but not its T variant.

References

  1. ^ mariokarttourEN (October 15, 2019). Twitter. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  2. ^ a b mariokarttourEN (October 19, 2019). Twitter. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  3. ^ mariokarttourEN (January 1, 2020). Twitter. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  4. ^ mariokarttourEN (August 26, 2020). Twitter. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  5. ^ mariokarttourEN (March 4, 2021). Twitter. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  6. ^ Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer (Digital English edition). nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 16, 2022. (Archived July 29, 2022, 08:23:52 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  7. ^ Tokyo Tour trailer