Popularity list.

[Tupin]

This list is based on Japanese popularity. This was posted on the old Japanese Dojo and shows the amount of times the character was mentioned on the site based on user votes.

*Taken from Gamefaqs*

King Dedede(5)
Diddy Kong(4)
Geno(4)
Ike(4)
Ridley(4)
Captain Olimar & Pikmin(3)
Krystal(3)
Takamaru(3)
Windwaker Link(3)
Animal Crossing MC(2)
Claus(2)
Demiru(2)
Isaac(2)
Jeff(2)
Kawashima(2)
King K.Rool(2)
Lip(2)
Lucas(2)
Mega Man(2)
Oguma(2)
Ouendan(2)
Sukapon(2)

Based on this, I think that Lucas was a good edition despite his low spot, and I honestly think it will determine future newcomers.

Ones that will probably be revealed/playable:
Ridley
Captain Olimar
Krystal
Animal Crosser
Windwaker Link
Megaman

What do you think?

[Cornwad]

I still don't understand why the Japanese hate Eggplant Wizard... at least he was mentioned by Sakurai once in his blog... I think.

I think those are good predictions.

[Java]

I don't see Krystal on your "most likely playable" list...

[Tupin]

I don't see Krystal on your "most likely playable" list...

I really should change that since Geno would count as a 3rd party rep now...

[Apollo]

people just dont understand that ridley will not be playable. but id love to see him as a boss

[Jono2]

people just dont understand that ridley will not be playable. but id love to see him as a boss

why do you say that?  Ridley has good chances of being playable.  Mother Brain & Kraid have no chance of being playable.  We only have 1 metroid rep (ZSS doesn't count, just like shiek doesn't either).  we need another, and we don't need another with "Samus" in their name.

Before SSBM, nobody would have said that anyone could get a good moveset for Bowser.  he was far too large and had no moves.

Ridley is the exact same situation.

[tollhouse2006]

I don't see Krystal on your "most likely playable" list...

Her actress is in the cast and she's the top female candidate.  Her chances are high so deal with it. 

[Red]

people just dont understand that ridley will not be playable. but id love to see him as a boss

*waits for Ridley to come.* :P


Also I like how you put Megaman, he would be really fun to play as.

[Cornwad]

I don't see Krystal on your "most likely playable" list...

I really should change that since Geno would count as a 3rd party rep now...

No, Sakurai said he considers him 3rd party.

[Cornwad]

people just dont understand that ridley will not be playable. but id love to see him as a boss

why do you say that?  Ridley has good chances of being playable.  Mother Brain & Kraid have no chance of being playable.  We only have 1 metroid rep (ZSS doesn't count, just like shiek doesn't either).  we need another, and we don't need another with "Samus" in their name.

Before SSBM, nobody would have said that anyone could get a good moveset for Bowser.  he was far too large and had no moves.

Ridley is the exact same situation.

Exactly. I would like to see playable Mother Brain though =D

[thunderhero4]

wow....sonic didnt even make the list...and you should add vector to the likely list...just for kicks ;D

[Dei Enyt]

Oguma as in the swordsman from the first/third Fire Emblem?  As a Fire Emblem aficionado, I honestly don't see him having much of a chance at being playable. >_>

Just goes to show how much GFaqs knows about Fire Emblem. ><

[Tupin]

Oguma as in the swordsman from the first/third Fire Emblem?  As a Fire Emblem aficionado, I honestly don't see him having much of a chance at being playable. >_>

Just goes to show how much GFaqs knows about Fire Emblem. ><

This was just posted/translated on the site.

The votes come from an old Nintendo sponsored Japanese site.

[Dei Enyt]

Oh, then I can see why he'd be wanted; the Japanese FE fanbase could possibly overpower all other FE fanbases with one thumb.

I still have trouble seeing how Oguma could be implemented; if memory serves, he wasn't that major of a character and only has the character archetype working for him.

[Ridley]

Apollo what is your reasoning Ridley won't be in? There are many reasons for him to be in but none for him not to be. If you use the he is too big excuse I'll let this end here as you would be an idiot