YouTube channel Super Mario's Channel has posted a 25-minute interview with the announcer of the latest instalments in the Super Smash Bros. series, Xander Mobus; known for his work on Eve of October OVA1, some may be left scratching their heads once they discover the face behind the epic Smash 4 voice. He certainly doesn't look how he sounds.
Throughout the interview, we hear Xander answer questions from both the interviewers and fans, both in his usual voice and announcer voice — which is undoubtedly entertaining. He shares insights into both Smash-related and non-Smash related things, from why Bowser Jr. and Greninja are announced the way they are, to his favourite comic book, superhero, and food. Another interesting extract from the interview is the character name he found hardest to pronounce — the Japanese translation of Jigglypuff, Purin.
Without spoiling any more interview content, have a listen below:
Xander appears as an outgoing person who's up for a laugh, as aside from some funny moments in this interview he recently sang all of the words to the theme song of Pokemon Season 1: Indigo League.
Are you a fan of Xander's work in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U? Let us know.
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He's a really nice guy, but that doesn't make his announcements any less boring. He fails to deliver the excitement an announcer should carry.
There is NO way that is his real name! Tell me he made it up.
He looks so young! To have a voice like that.
@Kaze_Memaryu
Really? I think he's the best announcer Smash Bros. has had.
@Nicolai
Xander is short for Alexander. Not that weird.
"Chrom!....not be in the game!
" This is one of my favorite parts of this video.
@Kaze_Memaryu God! That is seizure inducing! Please change it. >_<
@TysonOfTime Well, opinions differ. But that's cool.
@ColdingLight Glad you like it! ^_^
@Kaze_Memaryu I Don't. I'm trying to read your comment which I can barely do with that damned avatar. I'll ask again, can you please change it?
He doesnt look at all what i was expecting, he seems really cool ^^ and nice
He did a great job with the Nintendo Direct!
I'm not really impressed nor wowed by his Smash announcements. I'm probably biased because I'm comparing him to Michael Buffer.
What a lad.
@OmegaStar Me and my wee bro were cracking up at that xD
This guy. Quality stuff. Cracked me up so much!
If that is his real name, it's pretty much the epitome of cool.
This interview was amazing, especially when they were talking about "Purin" and "Pudding".
@ColdingLight Once I find something more interesting, sure.
Huh... He and the Honest Trailers guy should have a Epic Rap Battles of History.
@WinterWarm Absolutely! xD
His voice is unique as an announcer and that's why I like him to starre future games.
@midnafanboy Yup. It's us guys with the baby faces who have the awesomely deep voices.
@Dr_Corndog Hmm you got that right friendo.
He sounds like a cool guy, but I wish they gave him a different approach to being the announcer, instead of just being similar to Brawl's.
I still prefer Melee's announcer overall though; he was so energetic and mysterious. "Supah Smash Brothers... Meleeeeeee!!" "Fixed Cam-er-ah!" "Gaaame... Over!"
I still think Gilbert Gottfried should be a Smash announcer sometime.
@Kaze_Memaryu Even if I disagreed with you, your avatar is from Gravity Falls. And that excuses any differing opinion you might have! Love that episode.
He's got to be the youngest announcer Smash has ever had. I loved the background music they chose for this vid too.
I was expecting a middle aged man kek.
well i thought he was great as a announcer so why not have him do more directs or something in the future?
Please tell me That's his real name. Because that is the most awesome name to have.
I like his voice but not as much as the Brawl guy.
@Kaze_Memaryu She's completely right. If some guy comes here who has seizures, and sees that, and dies? You will be responsible for a man's life.
Change it. NOW.
@Prime People with seizures who are reckless enough to just surf the internet without countermeasures aren't very common. General rule: always block GIF's, flash stuff, and HTML5 canvas animation. There are dedicated add-ons for both Firefox and Chrome for such, and even Internet Explorer has the option to not animate GIF's.
He looks 12 and has one of the most awesome names in the history of the world. That just added to the awesomeness of the announcer.
@Austroid Melee had my favorite announcer too
@MagicEmperor WOW THAT WOULD BE AMAZING I think I would die laughing every time I played
So melee guy was different?
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