Mushroom Guard/Opening Sequence

The opening sequence of Mushroom Guard occurs after a cold open. It uses the theme song "Lifelight." The sequence is spoofed by Agent 3 in Agent 3 Theme Song Takeover.

Part 1: Confrontation
The sequence begins with Mario and Bowser staring each other down, in front of a smoky background. It then cuts to several Toads seeing airships approaching in the distance, and projecting a mushroom symbol into the sky. (a reference to the Bat-Signal) Part 1 of the opening sequence is absent in some episodes.

These little sparks cling onto life

Everyone caught in the struggle

And then the storms of change, they fan the flames

Scattering ashes to the wind

Part 2: Roll Call
The scene then cuts to images of each Mushroom Guard member, with their names beside them. The characters are shown in this order: Zac, Sarah, Gold, Berry, Daisy, Luigi and Mario. To accommodate the theme tune's rhythm, Mario's image lingers for a longer period of time compared to the other characters' images. In some episodes, the sequence begins here.

Every soul contains a whisper of light

Growing louder as it calls to unite

From the distance sings a chorus of souls

Rising slowly, stirring heat from the coals

Part 3: Action!
At this point, the pitch of the song is increased.The sequence now shows the Mushroom Guard members fighting various Koopa Troop members. At one point, Zac pulls Sarah out of the path of Ludwig von Koopa's wand blast. (In a later season, this is replaced with Zac pulling Agent 3 out of the way of Dr. Hex's spell.) Once the lyrics reach "Light will guide you on your way to the ultimate fight," Mario and Bowser leap into the air, swing a punch, and hit each other's fists. The punches collide at the same time "fight" is sung.

Colors weave into a spire of flame

Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed

Bear this torch against the cold of the night

Light will guide you on your way to the ultimate fight.

Part 4: Title
Once Mario and Bowser's punches collide, the screen fades to white. It then shows an image of a cliff overlooking an ocean during a sunset, with the seven Mushroom Guard members looking over the cliff. The show's title, "Mushroom Guard," is shown off the cliff.