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The course clear jingle from Super Mario Sunshine, played when Mario completes a level and earns a Shine Sprite. Creators use it for wins and video endings.

This is the bright, triumphant fanfare that plays in Super Mario Sunshine when Mario clears a course and a Shine Sprite is collected. A cheerful brass-led melody rises over sparkling arpeggios and a steady, bouncy rhythm, ending on a warm, resolved chord that feels like a small celebration. The tune is instantly recognisable to anyone who played the GameCube classic, instantly signalling success without a single word. In a video it turns an ordinary finish into a moment of payoff, giving viewers that familiar rush of completing a level, unlocking a reward and hearing the game confirm that the job is done.

Super Mario Sunshine was released by Nintendo for the GameCube in 2002, sending Mario to the tropical Isle Delfino to clean up graffiti and collect Shine Sprites. Each time a course objective is completed, the game plays this short celebratory jingle as the Shine Sprite appears. As playthroughs, speedruns and edited clips circulated online, the tune became shorthand for a completed task, even outside Mario videos. Its upbeat, unmistakable melody still works because it instantly tells an audience that something has been finished successfully.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Drop it right on the reveal or completion beat, not a second early, and let the final chord ring out before cutting away. Pair it with a before-and-after shot, and avoid layering dialogue over the opening notes, which carry most of the recognition.

Use Cases

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  • Celebrating a level completion in a gameplay video.
  • Marking a win in a challenge or speedrun edit.
  • Ending a tutorial once the task is finished.
  • Rewarding a viewer after a difficult puzzle solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Super Mario Sunshine course clear sound?
It is the short celebratory jingle that plays when Mario completes a course objective and collects a Shine Sprite in Super Mario Sunshine. The bright melody signals success and is widely recognised by players of the GameCube game.
Where does this sound come from?
It comes from Super Mario Sunshine, the 2002 Nintendo platform game for the GameCube. Mario travels around Isle Delfino completing missions, and the jingle plays each time he finishes one and earns a Shine Sprite.
How do creators use this sound in videos?
Creators place it at the moment of completion, such as finishing a level, winning a challenge or solving a puzzle. It works best on its own, without talking over it, so viewers immediately recognise the payoff.

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