"super mario sunshine" has introduced many elements which were carried over to newer "mario" titles. this was the first game in the "mario" series to introduce the shine sprites. these shine sprites have appeared in later "mario" titles games like "mario kart ds". this was the first game in the "mario" series which included bowser jr; he has since appeared in "new super mario bros.", "new super mario bros. wii", "super mario galaxy" and "super mario galaxy 2", and in "mario" sports games such as the "mario kart" series since ' and "mario kart wii". also, toadsworth appeared for the first time on the game. he has later appeared on various "mario" games such as ' and "super princess peach". the recurring character petey piranha, known as in japan, was also introduced. he also appears in "new super mario bros.", "super princess peach" and several spin-off games.