Neo Bowser City first appeared as a track in Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011, set in a futuristic city ruled by Bowser. The course and its theme later returned in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, where the 3DS version became a popular retro track. Its fast electronic sound fits the neon setting and has made short clips of the theme a favourite for gaming videos, race edits and meme-style montages that want instant Mario Kart energy.