Mario Kart Wii
The "Donkey Kong" series has been represented in every game of the "Mario Kart" series. Donkey Kong appears racing alongside characters from "Mario" and other franchises. The first character from the "Donkey Kong" series to appear as a playable character in the "Mario Kart" series is Donkey Kong Jr. in "Super Mario Kart". The adult Donkey Kong first appears in "Mario Kart 64", Diddy Kong appears in "", "Mario Kart Wii" and "Mario Kart Tour", Funky Kong appears in "Mario Kart Wii" and "Mario Kart Tour", and Dixie Kong appears in "Mario Kart Tour". Additionally, the "Mario Kart" series features several "Donkey Kong" themed tracks, most notably DK Jungle from "Mario Kart 7" and "Mario Kart 8", which is based on the world of "Donkey Kong Country Returns."