Keese are enemies from the Zelda franchise. They are present on Hyrule Circuit in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Keese are maroon with yellow eyes. Their behaviour is similar to a Swooper. Racers will encounter them in the dark forest section following the castle. They fly from the trees in large numbers (though nowhere near as great as the Swoopers). Some Keese are also seen flying out of the forest near the finish line. Keese aren't that threatening though and can easily be knocked aside and stunned with the use of a Shell, Starman, Bob-omb, Bullet Bill, Potted Piranha Plant, or Super Horn.