Toad (Nintendo character)
Toad is a humanoid mushroom in games of the Super Mario Bros. series by Nintendo, as well as the name of the mushroom species (in some games). He is known as Kinopio in Japanese releases.
He and others like him made their debut in Super Mario Bros. (called merely "Mushroom Retainer") but didn't have a name until Super Mario Bros 2. Toad is a loyal mushroom retainer, a servant and companion to Princess Peach Toadstool. He is also a good friend of Mario and Luigi. He has had an active role in Super Mario Bros. 2, Wario's Woods, Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, and Mario Party.
In Paper Mario, there is an entire race of Toads who live in Toad Town.
