"Super Mario Sunshine" introduces the Shine Sprites, which have appeared in later "Mario" games such as "Mario Kart DS" and "". It is also the debut of Bowser Jr., who has since become a recurring character in games such as "New Super Mario Bros.", "Mario Kart Wii", "New Super Mario Bros. Wii", "New Super Mario Bros. U", "Super Mario Galaxy", and "Super Mario Galaxy 2", and in later "Mario" spin-off and sports games. It introduces recurring character Petey Piranha, known as in Japan.