
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS has been a game that's kept on giving, with its consistent DLC of new characters, stages and Mii Fighter costumes. However, on April 1st 2015, Nintendo went one step further and announced the Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot in one of its Directs - a voting system where players can submit their entries of what character(s) they would like to break into the almighty Nintendo beat-em-up.
Since then, fans began to vote countlessly to ensure their favourites make the spot sometime in the future. While it can be believed that some have still been doing so since, the monumental excitement of being able to vote for the next DLC character may have died down for some as the weeks rolled on. However, those in that boat may want to jump back into the frenzy considering there's only a week left to vote in the ballot. Yes, voting closes on Saturday October 3rd, so whether you've voted already or not, now would be a good time to get those eleventh-hour votes in!
Head on over to the official site to cast your vote(s), and sound-off below with who you voted for - if you want to that is...
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Hector from Fire Emblem.
I voted for Popo. Everyone else is gonna vote for newcomers anyway, I may as well vote for a returning non-clone character.
Vote Snake!
I'm guessing that everyone in that graphic at the top is Nintendo Life's choices.
@abbyhitter Nope - just a quick image I made based on the top results so far
Shovel Knight
K Rool
Viewtiful Joe
Wolf.
I went for Isaac from Golden Sun solely for these reasons
Have I ever thought up a moveset for him? No. I'm not Sakurai. I'll let him figure that out. That and if I did think through his specials, I'd feel obliged to think through every other move. i guess he could work like Robin but with Djinn instead of tomes. Anyway, whatever
Simon Belmont
Bomber Man
Goemon
That said, I voted for Excitebiker too considering as he was almost in Melee (HAL had a problem thinking up a way for him to jump on a bike, thus Ice Climbers made it instead). I'd really like to see what that would have been like and if Sakurai could give it some more consideration.
Voted for Inklings Boy and Girl!
@Lastar
Yes! Yes! Yes! Hector please because we need an axe-wielder for a change!
Crono from Chrono Trigger!
My votes:
And this one's being cheeky: Ken as an alternate costume to Ryu?
Bayonetta!!! Inklings!!! King K Rool!!!
Ridley!
Voted for Bomberman.
I voted Toadette/Toad... I'm not expecting much. lol
I voted for Paper Mario
Goku
Dragon ball Z Sagas on the Gamecube
Good guy who never gives up and fights for his family and friends. Can go super saiyan and uses the world famous kamehameha wave.
I know they won't put him in, but they asked, and those are 3 good answers if you ask me.
Akari hayami from 1080 ,wave race etc! Lol never happen
Dixie Kong, and Lana from Hyrule Warriors!
Just bring Wolf back, and I really don't care who else comes.
@Lastar No more Fire Emblem plz xD
I think it's worth pointing out that the ballot is more of a suggestion box than a poll. You know, if Sakurai doesn't feel a certain character won't work, he won't include it.
Jeez, i sound like a buzzkill xD
Wolf.
We really don't need more Fire Emblem or Pokémon characters. I hope either Shovel Knight or Shantae makes it. King K. Rool would also be fine.
All I want are the remaining veterans, for example I'd much rather have Pichu and Young Link than K Rool and Shovel Knight.
Now that i'm thinking about this, I wouldn't mind if knuckles was in SSB4.
@nintendouken Top results according to what? Nintendo has not released any official numbers.
I want Knuckles and/or Tails. They've clearly already got the relationship with Sega to do it, so get on it Ninty.
Bayonetta
Shantae
Shovel Knight
Rayman
Please and thank you
I've only voted once, and it was for K Rool. There are others I wish I had voted for, though (i.e. Rayman, Inkling, etc.)
@abbyhitter According to polls across several forums. It's a fair overview of fans' opinions!
@DarthNocturnal I love Pichu. Granted I can't remember much of from Melee but it's freakin' adorable. Somehow I don't think it'll convince Sakurai though.
@abbyhitter Maybe I should've used the term 'favourites' instead of 'top results'!
I voted for a Space Pirate from the Metroid universe. Size and mobility of such one fits Smash Bros perfect.
I voted the day after the Fighter Ballot was announced in the Nintendo Direct. So I don't even remember WHO I chose.
Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE is who I voted for.
VOTE FOR MAJORA SO WE CAN GET THAT MAJORA AMIIBO!!!!!
@nintendouken Several forums =/= everyone that is voting
Eh, voted for Bayonetta out of loyalty. I know it's never gonna happen, but I can dream.
I voted for frogger (arcade game) and knuckles.
Chibi Robo representing the old IPs and Dillon representing the new. Probably won't get either but a man can dream
For the people voting bayonetta, Smash 4 is rated E ten plus,so it's probably never going to happen.
@rjejr
There is better answers than those...who helped develop Smash? Bandai Namco. Who owns the rights to DBZ games? Bandai Namco. Plus there is a new DBZ game coming out on the 3Ds next month.
I know Goku won't happen, but there are some pretty compelling reasons for why he should be considered.
Voted for Wonder Red, Cranky Kong and Inkling.
Oh, and also Isaac.
@abbyhitter
You're really going to give that much of a hard time over this? He told you how he came up with the graphic at the top of the page, he took the top results of polls he came across from several website polls, and those were the favorites of the fans that voted in those polls.
I don't think he implied at all that his image was a reflection of every single person who voted ever. How is that so difficult to grasp?
I voted for Sora from Kingdom Hearts.

I hope he's the most voted character than any other boring nintendo character. (Example : K. Rool)
@rjejr
Yeah I want Goku too especially we're getting a new Dragonball game on the 3DS. Only sakurai and Nintendo are making the rules on who to put on Smash. Not some fan-made rules BS "oh, only characters that originated from videogames".
Well look at fan-made rule on Mario Kart that only mushroom kingdom characters should be in. But we got Link, Isabelle and Villager.
I voted for--
Rayman
Jin Kazama
@NightmareEater Yeah I want him too. I also want KH3 to come to the NX so I don't have to buy a PS4 aswell...come on Nintendo make it happen!
Am I the only one who wants Tingle for Smash?
I voted for Tintin. Although it probably was pretty useless; we all know he'll win anyways.
[sigh] At last, one more week until the vote begging finally stops.
Not very excited as most of the popular candidates are characters I don't care for (aside from the Inklings), but the ballot may not be just based on the most votes so I'll keep an open mind.
Isaac from Golden Sun has gotten my support.
I also support Inklings, Chibi Robo, Banjo Kazooie and Bayonetta though.
(also I kind of tangentially support K Rool just because I like his fanbase)
Waluigi! Snake! Bubsy!
needs more robots. I voted chibi robo. my second pick would have been popo though.
RAVIO 4 SMASH
Inklings ftw.
Though I have this nagging feeling that they aren't give us any official results per se. The way the poll was set up was kinda strange. Do they have an efficient way of categorizing and tallying the votes? Grouping together those that voted for K. Rool and those that voted for King K. Rool, or those that voted for Inking vs those that voted for Inkings, or Inking Girl? I have a feeling they might just survey small section of the votes, and guess from that.
Skull Kid!
Sora from Kingdom Hearts ^^.
@LilC it's DLC though. That's why the ESRB says everytime you play "Online interactions not rated by the ESRB"
I voted for solid snake!
Paper Mario and Inkling.
EDIT: Sora too. Don't care what anyone says. KH2: Favortie game of all time.
Wonder Red guys! Unite and vote for him! His Moveset has so much potential, Unite Hand, Sword, Gun, Whip, Hammer... A lot of possibilities to go for, before anyone tells me "Wonder Red can't use those moves in Wonderful 101 so he shouldn't count", where did most of Ness' Moveset come from? Where did Robin's Nasfuratu come from? They were from different characters and classes in their games, why shouldn't Wonder Red get those moves I mentioned? Oh and the other 6 main Wonderful ones and Vorkken can either be alt characters like Koopalings for Bowser Jr. and Alph for Olimar or Wonder Red can have his alt costumes based on the characters like Shulk (and I believe this was the case with Lucina?).
Should be Prof. Layton. Second choice Shovel Knight but that's too obvious now with the amiibo.
A Professor E. Gadd fighter would be kinda cool
I sure hope its a selection of 3-4 of the top characters since I don't think everyone would be completely satisfied with just 1.
I voted Popeye considering his history with Nintendo, but I'm almost certain Shovel Knight is the top dog...
Voted for Sora from KH. But also I wouldn't mind seeing Shantae, Shovel Knight, Snake, Bandana Dee, Geno, Inklings, Chibi Robo, or even Captain Toad in.
I'm just playing the waiting game for Wolf.
I voted for the Chozo fromr Metroid. Oddball choice i know, but hey they can fight. Although i really would not mind a character like shantae in smash. But I have a sneaky suspicion it will be Shovel Knight who will win.
I voted for the Chozo fromr Metroid. Oddball choice i know, but hey they can fight. Although i really would not mind a character like shantae in smash. But I have a sneaky suspicion it will be Shovel Knight who will win.
@Varoennauraa No, as much as I love does options Komami doesnt deserve any money from Smash
@Blufire vote big boss!
I voted for Professor Layton.
@NintendoFan64 you can vote as many times you want. There is no login and there is no way to authentify a single vote per person
I hope people realize that this isn't a popularity contest. The highest requested characters may not fit into the loose definition of what "Smash Bros." is. Say a character like Ridley gets the most votes. That doesn't mean he'll be included as a playable fighter. Sakurai already is against the idea because he doesn't want to water down Ridley's large menacing persona. I respect that.
I preferably think Splatoon's Inkling will be an excellent inclusion, but I think whoever is put into the game will make a lot of people happy.
King K Rool
Bomberman
Viewtiful Joe
Knuckles
K Rool for me. I think we have enough anime characters at this point.
I just want them to add unique characters that don't have as many votes along with the ones with the most votes
Sceptile
Shantae
Bayonetta
Shovel Knight
Mallo
K. Rool
Snake
Popo/Nana
Inkling
Wolf
Everyone is obsessed with Sora... but why? He was only in ONE Nintendo game (and that not even exclusive anymore), weren't the others for the DS offspins not starring Sora?
Shovel Knight or Wreck-It Ralph for me.
Banjo-Kazooie
Rayman
Bomberman
That is all.
I'm still have hope for King K Rool. However I'm open to anyone.
I can see Shovel Knight winning it.
Hoping for Shantae. Really hoping for Shantae.
With Nintendo, Sega, Capcom, and Namco all represented, I want to see some Konami back in the mix. Snake would be the easy choice since he's an existing character... but my vote went to Sparkster, Konami's forgotten mascot.
@LilC Metal Gear is an M rated series. Didn't stop Snake from joining!
Characters that I would like include Daisy and Professor Layton among others, and recently Shovel Knight was added to that list.
But I voted for my dream character who I know won't make it in, but I can dream: Gardevoir.
Ridley!
Voted for Vyse from Skies of Arcadia. Won't win but increases by 0.00001% the chance of a sequel
Eric from Back 2 Skool could work too.
@DarthNocturnal
I agree with you on Young Link and Pichu, Pichu damaging it self was a nightmare
Inklings. That would be pretty great with the squid form and all. Lends itself well to a move set and animations that would stand out. That should happen regardless of voting outcomes.
Shovel Knight. Simon Belmont.
I probably should put Simon first but... Castlevania wishes it was as fun as Shovel Knight is now. It has lost its way sadly. And I'm a huge fan of especially the original Castlevania.
@Hentaidesu Yes I agree that Sora should join but holy stuff what is boring about K Rool he is a frickin Crocodile King is is t alligator
I'm amazed that almost nobody in the comments so far have voted for Banjo-Kazooie so far. He's who I voted for, and to me is by far the best choice. That said, I'm not sure that Microsoft will play nice, even if they profit from it.
@ghasfarost I realized that, but I decided not to abuse it and only vote once...in hindsight, that seems a bit stupid of me.
Phoenix Wright, obviously: B Down? Desk Slam. Left/Right Smash? Pointy Finger Move. Regular B? Evidence Throw.Taunts? Hold It!, Take That! and of course, OBJECTION! Final Smash? That thing when Mia appears, or Pshyche-locks, or the Judge Hammer. Alternate Costumes/Colors? Apollo, Edgeworth, Godot, Hobo Phoenix, Student Phoenix (even if the actual characters are not possible because constraints, the colors would be amazing enough!)
Anyone but King K Rool.
Voted for shovel knight.
BTW, people, IIRC, its not 'bomberman'. It's white bomber. Bomberman is the name of the series.
@Zach777 Well in my view the Kingdom Hearts series share a bit of the Nintendo/Zelda wonder or at least in Kingdom Hearts 1. Sora has a lot of diversity in terms of what possible attacks he could so as he know both sword attacks and magic attacks.
Sora has been in Chain of Memories and Dream Drop Distance, technically Re: Coded and in 358/2 Days as a unlockable bonus character I think.
Plus, as you probably know there are a ton of Zelda and Kingdom Hearts crossovers . (I know, my icon).
Goku? Ridley? Naruto? Sora? PAH!! I laugh at your choices.
Y'all know the only real choice is either:
Ricky Winterborn - 1080's All Over Your Face!
Black Shadow - Charges in!
Fiora- Switches into Gear!
I'm okay with either:
Shantae
Knuckles
Rayman
Inkling
I voted for Rayman. I would be happy with any of those characters, though. But I'd still prefer RAYMAN!!!
I would be pretty cranky if cranky kong didn't get in.
SImon Belmont! Toon Ganondorf! Ryu Hyabusa!
With regards to third party characters, I'd be pretty surprised if we see more characters from a series that is already represented. For example, I don't see any more Sonic characters happening: Sonic is the main, and only important one of the series. Like wise for Mega Man and Street Fighter - they've already got their main characters. If this was Nintendo X Capcom X Namco X SEGA then things would be different.
I voted for Bomberman way back. It's the perfect fit in so many ways. Iconic design, precense on every single Nintendo console until Hudson Soft was aquired by Konami and a unique way of fighting with bombs. Throwing, kicking and placing them etc.
I voted for Rayman, and I think I voted for Shantea.
Wow, looking through all of these, people vote for super amazingy characters. And a lot of you are going to be disappointed.
I voted for Happy Mask Salesman back in April
@A01 You sir, are very correct!
It feels like this poll started ages ago. Weird that it just now is wrapping up.
At first I voted for Roy from Fire Emblem but we already got him as Dlc now So I switched my vote to Sora from Kingdom Hearts.
"Please limit your vote to one per person."
I didn't vote yet and guess what? I won't. Muhaha
Shantae deserves to be in this game.
Banjo-Kazooie, the most fun I've had on the N64, would love to play as this awesome duo in Super Smash Bros.
I want Disney/Capcom's Scrooge McDuck in the game! Pogo hop and club swings!
Shadow The Hedgehog. He'd be a great addition. Instead of making him a Sonic clone, they could give him his Chaos abilities, like Chaos Spear and Chaos Blast.
Or, you know, they could just replace Robin with me. I'm a far better magic wielder and tactician than he/she could ever be.
I don't really like buying DLC, but I'll immediately buy the following characters if they were confirmed (Yes, I voted for these characters):
@Soren Nahp. Henry FTW! Or Tharja. XD
I voted for Shantae and King K Rool.
Bomberman dude
Isaac for smash, give him some love.
Isaac is my choice. I want the Golden Sun series to make a comeback already!
Where's the love for shantae?
...My character won't make it huh? T.T
The series would be perfect for this game, too.
@VeeFlamesNL Silence, Awakening noob!
@Juampi "Crono from Chrono Trigger!"
So much this. I just put in the vote for him. (Will never happen, I'm sure, but why not try?) He has plenty of physical and magic techs from the game to fill out a full arsenal of moves; and his Smash Ball move could be "Luminaire." Eh, I can dream.
I voted for Jill Dozer. I'm fairly certain I'm the only person to do so.
Voted for K Rool back when this first opened. Still have hope for him!
That character, what's his name again? Ah! More Shieldstun please!
@Lastar I love Hector, best FE lord ever.
@Hentaidesu It'd be cool if Sora would make it, but I don't think anyone Square Enix is gonna join
@ikki5 love your choice. But the Toads are not violent 😊
RAYMAN!!!!!!!
I feel like shovel knight is winning the poll from nintendo just because of the fake leaks, which probably caused more people to vote for him, he was probablyy not in the lead before leaks. I'm really hoping shovel knight doesn't win.....
Snake and Phoenix Wright
I would be perfectly happy with shovel knight since he would make a good indie represenative
Shovel Knight and Inkling!
Go Red from Gunstar Heroes!
Why not the Octolings? Or better yet..... JUDD!
K. Rool
Waluigi
Issac
Are my top three. But idk if I should vote again I've only voted once.
I had originally voted for inkling, but that both became less likely and less needed after they released the inkling mii outfit.
I have a good looking inkling mii-gunner in my game now, no real ink attacks but it's close enough.
I'd like to see some very different characters, but they should still have a strong connection to nintendo.
characters like goku(dbz) and sora(kh) don't seem right.
dbz games are brought out on all platforms, and kh has only had spin-offs/sidestories on nintendo handhelds with no console or main series games.
I'm still sticking with Professor Layton. I voted for him when the poll started, and I will not give up on him!
TOAD is an old Nintendo character. He never got his chance to fight in the Smash games.
INKLINGS would be rad.
I voted for Simon Belmont and my wife's vote was Captain Rainbow. I have the feeling the Inkling will get it tho. At least I hope it does.
Professor Layton!
I'm hoping for Wolf, K. Rool, and BANJO AND KAZOOIE
Voted for Shantae and Inklings!
Professor Layton. A great swordsman and the opportunity to knock off his hat is too good to pass up!
I voted for Ryu the first time for plenty of strong reasons but now that he was a surprise DLC, I may go back and pick either Bomberman, Frogger or Simon Belmont given their history with arcade and video game relevance.
However, if I take into account Konami's current rumored problems, and assuming we can't use them, then I'll be happy with Banjo Kazooie or one of the Battletoads (still not likely because MS rivalry)
So lately my internal argument has been, 'do I waste a vote?' on those options above? I think in the end I'll request Double Dragon.
But I'll be okay if Shovel Knight wins 😀👍
I really hope they've already started work on the character(s) otherwise we'll be waiting ages if they don't start 'til it closes. I suppose that wouldn't be fair though.
Voted Bayo ages ago but she won't be getting in. Sort of hoping for Inkling, I believe Shovel Knight will have already been worked on.
Snake?
Snake?!
SNAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Zach777 As a long-time fan of the Kingdom Hearts series, I personally think the whole movement for Sora in Smash is ridiculous. He really has no major ties to Nintendo. If anything, he'd fit better in PS All-Stars. There are plenty of Square Enix characters who would make more sense than Sora does.
Anyway, I personally voted for Fiora from Xenoblade. I'd be happy with any Xenoblade characters, but Fiora's my top choice.
160+ comments and I counted only 6 mentions of Shantae. She deserves much more support.
I was wondering if they ever ended this poll. I can't believe it went on so long
@Splatburst
The whole "Only characters who originated from video games can be in Smash" isn't a fan-made rule, you know. Sakurai said that it an interview shortly after Snake was announced for Brawl. That being said, I wouldn't mind anime characters being added to Smash, although I would prefer Luffy from One Piece over Goku, or maybe a rather out-there character like Simon from Gurren Lagann (he could fight from within his mech). Even if anime characters can't be added I think it would be pretty cool to see Mii Fighter costumes for anime characters.
@Zach777
Nope. First of all, none of the Kingdom Hearts games are classed as spin-offs because they are necessary to the story (even 358/2 Days). And out of the Kingdom Hearts games on Nintendo systems Sora is in 3 of them (FYI, 4 of them were on Nintendo consoles, not 3). Those are Chain of Memories, Re:Coded and Dream Drop Distance. As far as I'm aware, most people probably want him in because a) they just like his character b) he could have an interesting and original moveset and c) who wouldn't want to see Sora fight Link (well, what Kingdom Hearts fan wouldn't, at least)!?! At least, that's why I'd like to see him.
@VIIIAxel
I agree with you but at the same time I kinda don't. I feel like he would fit into Smash Bros better than PS All-Stars, however I do admit that he has more ties to Sony than Nintendo and, if he were to be added to one of the two games, he would most likely be put into PS All-Stars 2 (if that ever becomes a thing).
I voted for King K. Rool. I don't think the Mii costume of him hurts his chances all that much, because it could mean anything really. I really hope he gets in.
I voted for Rayman. His unique method of punching could make playing him very interesting in Smash. Shantae would also be nice to have. I can't see what moves they could give Professor Layton, but I'd love for him to be in as well.
I voted for the Inklings a long time ago, but they got mii costumes so I feel my vote is wasted.
I'm hoping for K. Rool, Bomberman (technically White Bomber, but then there's the alts...), Dixie Kong, Amaterasu, or Inkling. My ballot entries were for K. Rool and Bomberman before I noticed the one entry rule. There are a LOT of characters I'd love to see besides the ones I mentioned though. I like most of the serious suggestions I've heard and would just be happy for any. (Please not Ridley though. I'm with Sakurai's opinion.)
I voted for Paper Mario when it all started.
@Crimzonlogic Having costumes doesn't necessarily de-confirm them. Hope is not lost!
@Crimzonlogic Mii costumes don't deconfirm anyone... (unless Sakurai says so himself, which he hasn't)
After so much deliberation between Goemon, Chibi-Robo, Bomberman, Gunstar Red, Kunio-kun, Joe Musashi, Hero of Dragon Quest 1, etc., I finally voted for...Jimmy T.!
Unpopular opinion,but i voted for Chase McCain from lego city undercover,aka one of the wii u's best exclusives.He'd be perfect,and maybe it'd get enough hype for a lego city undercover 2.
We all know who the top 5 winners will be:
Shrek
Nigel Thornberry
Ridley
Nicholas Cage
Goku
NEED... RAYMAN! (But I'll settle for K. Rool.)
@MegaBeedrill I love your profile gif.
So I voted for:
Knuckles (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Snake (Metal Gear Solid)
Sora (Kingdom Hearts)
While unlikely, Knuckles has always been my favorite Sonic character and the one who I thought seemed like the best choice for Smash. Since Nintendo and Sega seem to be working together more often now, I think it wouldn't seem that strange to add a second Sonic rep. Snake was one of my mains in Brawl so I'd love to see him return. I know it's likely less than a 1% chance that he will be added but Kingdom Hearts is my second favorite video game franchise (right under Zelda) and I can see him having the potential for an interesting and unique moveset. For characters that I know will definitely not get in, I'd like to see Luffy from One Piece or Simon from Gurren Lagann.
@PanurgeJr I counted, there's actually 12 comments supporting Shantae.
I wonder how many characters will made from the voting list. or will be just one...that would be disappointing.
Anyway, I voted for King K. Rool, Donkey Kong Junior, Knuckles and Classic Link (screw that awful toon link!)
@CapeSmash Apparently I searched for "Shantae " including the space. I feel better now.
I voted for Fiora from Xenoblade. She won't win, but I'm excited anyway.
@Minotaurgamer
Eh, Toon Link isn't that bad. I do think though that if he returns for Smash 5 (which is likely because so far no newcomers that have been in 2+ games have been cut, save for Ice Climbers who will likely return next game as well) his specials should be different to Original Link's at least. His Standard-Special could be the Skull Hammer, his Up-Special could be the Deku Leaf, his Side-Special could be the Whirlwind (Spirit Tracks) and his Down-Special could be the Bombchu's (I can't really think of a new item Toon Link could use to replace the bombs). I also think his grab should be changed from the Hookshot to the Grappling Hook or maybe the Snake Whip (Spirit Tracks).
@Minotaurgamer
Eh, Toon Link isn't that bad. I do think though that if he returns for Smash 5 (which is likely because so far no newcomers that have been in 2+ games have been cut, save for Ice Climbers who will likely return next game as well) his specials should be different to Original Link's at least. His Standard-Special could be the Skull Hammer, his Up-Special could be the Deku Leaf, his Side-Special could be the Whirlwind (Spirit Tracks) and his Down-Special could be the Bombchu's (I can't really think of a new item Toon Link could use to replace the bombs). I also think his grab should be changed from the Hookshot to the Grappling Hook or maybe the Snake Whip (Spirit Tracks).
@Minotaurgamer
Eh, Toon Link isn't that bad. I do think though that if he returns for Smash 5 (which is likely because so far no newcomers that have been in 2+ games have been cut, save for Ice Climbers who will likely return next game as well) his specials should be different to Original Link's at least. His Standard-Special could be the Skull Hammer, his Up-Special could be the Deku Leaf, his Side-Special could be the Whirlwind (Spirit Tracks) and his Down-Special could be the Bombchu's (I can't really think of a new item Toon Link could use to replace the bombs). I also think his grab should be changed from the Hookshot to the Grappling Hook or maybe the Snake Whip (Spirit Tracks).
Shantae, guys! I know we can do it!
@Transmutation those are neat ideas, but Toon Link is my main, so I don't really want him being changed. Those would be cool custom moves, though.
Oh, and I voted for Isaac (Golden Sun) and Inklings, while my sister voted for Hades from Kid Icarus Uprising.
I'd love for Isaac to finally get in, but I voted for a Castlevania character.
How do I view the current results?
Goku from dragon ball z
I'd like to see Shantae, Simon Belmont, Isaac or Tails. Sonic and Tails vs Mario and Luigi would be cool. I'd also like to have Cloud Strife even though he's a PlayStation guy.
Like others have said, I hope the winners aren't chosen based solely on the number of votes they received, but more on their suitability for the game.
Ayra from the Japan-only Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War (instead of Sigurd/Seliph, given that they'd be too similar to Marth or Ike who each have an alternate outfit similar to either of them, and that Sigurd/Seliph's sword Tyrhung is too similar to Marth's Falchion) as the final (or eleventh-hour) Smash 4 character. She won't be just another Fire Emblem character. She would have an epic newcomer trailer, featuring the Battle of Belhalla (which inspired me to vote for her). Right now, Lucina is the only female Fire Emblem character in the Smash 4 fighter roster.
Adol Christin from Ys series, which is one of the longest JRPG series ever.
Gilgamesh from Tower of Druaga, which was featured in Namco '80s Arcade Retro Medley 1 in PAC-LAND stage.
Krystal from Star Fox Adventures, giving Star Fox female representation
I don't really have a Duck Hunt dog in this fight, since I don't have SSB4, but if I did, I would vote for Bomberman. There are many good choices, but Bomberman has such a storied history with Nintendo, despite appearing on multiple platforms besides Nintendo's, that not many of the other options can really compete with his legacy. It would also be a nice nod to the now defunct Hudson Soft, after all the loyal business their workers did with Nintendo over the years.
Edit: You know what? I'm going to cast a vote for Bomberman, and list EVERY SINGLE GAME he has ever appeared on Nintendo consoles for. There's TENS of games he has appeared in, just for Nintendo. He should really get in, even if he doesn't get voted for! It's rediculous how he isn't a shoo-in, yet Samus and Fox get in just because they're core IPs, despite them only having a fraction of Bomberman's total title count AND sales...put together!
Tingle, Waluigi, Snake, Bayonetta
@Pixel-Perfect
Not Melia? How DARE you!
@Gridatttack Yeah, but if White got in, then Black, Red, and Blue would also get in. White was simply "Player 1", the hero could have really been any color. I'll use both names, just in case.
@FierceRagnar Better idea: Dark Samus. Oh wait. They stuck her with assist trophy status...
I wonder how this will be done. Will there be a narrowed list to poll?
Listening to United We Stand - Divided from TSFH while reading this is AMAZING!!!! Here we go everyone. The end is at hand!
Reminder: Make sure to vote for Sora!

#VoteforSora
Simon Belmont
King K Rool
Banjo Kazooie
How about the Ninja Turtles? Different skins for one main character a la bowser jr/kooplings. That would be totally tubular!
Goku or Toad
Professor Layton is my homeboy!
I'd also be okay with Shovel Knight, Simon Belmont, and Mike Jones.
Dark Samus all the way! She'd be the first character who looks like a clone, but doesn't play like one.
I would have liked Amazon Pandora or Phosphora, considering all of the Kid Icarus content in the game.
I never understood the fascination people have with Dragon Ball stuff.
For some more unique characters, I would like Bub and Bob from Bubble Bobble. Ideally they would be together like the Ice Climbers, but separately would be just fine.
I voted for 9-Volt, purely because he can reference the outside world of the Nintendo mythos with his various augmented toys of Nintendo's like the Ultra Hand, Ultra Machines and Thousand Barrels. whilst referring to the Nintendo consoles themselves with the Zapper and Power Glove. think it would be interesting to have near-entirely new material than reuse characters who are likely getting in anyway as DLC (Wolf) or characters who already has models to speak of (Squirtle, Ivysaur?) or which ever Assist Trophies missed the cut between Brawl and 4. (Like Isaac)
Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon just so we could pissed off PlayStation fanboys.
To be honest I don't have much hope anymore regarding this. Not only because many voted for very unlikely things (characters from other consoles, cartoon-characters, anime-characters, etc), but also because I feel Nintendo already made their minds up. Ryo was already planned, and Rayman may still be coming. And Shovel knight is as good as coming. I voted King Rool, but got a stupid mii-outfit. Hmm, I still hope for professor Layton...
Bayonetta - she offers something unique in terms of her visual design, character and moveset and would be perfect for a game like Smash.
Inklings, Popo and Shovel Knight 4 me!!
Let's go Shantae! You can win this!
...Shovel Knight, Krystal, Dixie Kong, Simon Belmont, Toad, you can come too.
To everyone listing more than one character - you do realise it only counts one vote per person right? (I voted for Professor Layton btw)
Remember you can vote for who you like!
Remember Nintendo, Sakurai, and any other 3rd party IP owners don't have to follow ANY of our votes!
@nintendouken
Yet you forgot Isaac -_- A fan favourite across tons of polls.
Vote Isaac! Golden Sun needs some love. Plus he can have one of the most amazing movesets to come to Smash with all the possibilities he has! AND he is first party!
Hopefully, Isaac will rock his way in Smash
For me its gotta be Bayonetta, Shantae, Shovel Knight, and Sora???? But for real I really want Bayonetta in.
Sceptile FTW
@yaryah21
The AC Villagers weren't violent either!
It seems to me the most popular choices are the Inklings, K. Rool, Shovel Knight, Shantae, and Isaac. I'm happy with one of those, but the more the better says I!
Isaac and only Isaac. I want to see him cast judgement in glorious HD/ 3D!
Klonoa
Rayman already has 3 trophies in this game. He needs to be playable already.
Banjo-Kazooie were top candidates for Smash 64. They never made it in do to the Microsoft deal. Now Microsoft is fine with them being DLC. It needs to happen.
@Lastar yeah like we need more fire emblem characters...
I voted for Princess Daisy. Her loud and tomboyish characteristic would be a fun addition to Sm4sh.
Voting for a returning character feels a waste. Not that I don't want them back but with Roy and Lucas joining Ryu and Mewtwo I get the impression that (Ice Climbers aside) all the other characters may well be returning alongside whoever gets voted in from the poll anyway.
I choose Ichigo kurosaki from Bleach: The Shattered Blade. Probably will not ever make it into the game. But well worth a try!!
I voted Glover, his final smash? 10 seconds of being Master Hand
If Isaac, then Felix as half his alt colors. Pls i need dis oh my gods
Snake.
I'm a bit disappointed none off you voted for the best character possible:
Goemon (with Ebisumaru)
The design and quirky character of Goemon would fit perfectly in Smash Bros. (ps Nintendo should buy the whole IP from Konami).
I voted Cloud Strife.
Phoenix Wright with Godot as an alternate scheme or Layton for me!
My votes:
Frogger(arcade game)
Knuckles(sonic series)
Bomberman
Star Wolf(star fox)
And Ninten from mother 1
@MrFrosty Mystical Ninja! I'd vote for Goemon.
@stuntz0rZ Have you been reading the Quincy blood war?
@Superryanworld do it, I think the chances of it happening is 0.0000000001% but at least we can try.
(Got the Impact song from Mystical Ninja 64 stuck in my head all day now)
Any body want a Rhythm Heaven Character. I do!
@AGuyWithFood that deal come out in the game cube era not n64 time.
@Ogbert one way they could done it is if it was playable with 3 characters or less.
Saria & Medli
Come on, guys. We all know that the winner is going to be Tingle.
Seriously though, I'll take DLC characters.
Phosphora from Kid Icarus Uprising.
Lyn from fire emblem needs an upgrade from assist trophy.
#wears hipster glasses#
I voted for Balloon Fighter, before people voted for him due to Satoru Iwata's passing.
@martynstuff
+1 We need more retro and oddball representation in Smash.
Assuming you can only vote once per IP Address, my company has now voted for Bayonetta~ xD
melia from xenoblade chronicles for the win. She would be such a nifty fighter
I voted for the following characters
We cannot settle for a mere Mii costume! Go King K. Rool!
EARTHWORM JIM
@Varoennauraa Bomberman, Goemon, Knuckles Boom (Sonic boom desing) & kid goku
@Sonic4life Why would they ever put the Boom version of Knuckles in Smash?? Just put regular Knuckles in. The Boom version is just an idiot version that skipped legs day. Go with regular Knuckles. Regular Sonic is already in.
My vote went for Hunter from MH4U =)
Inkling, Paper Mario, Ice Climbers, and Chibi Robo.
wow that timed flew by (splatoon & mario maker). Still voting shantae & dixie kong.
I voted for Jade from Beyond Good and Evil. One of the best games made and her combos will make for excellent fighting!
@TheAmazingRaccoon
I will use my power to protect my friends!
Mike Jones from StarTropics... PLEASE!!
I made a vote for Knuckles.
WHY don't people ask for him.
1: He is a good fighter
2: The only current character available from the Sonic universe is Sonic....Sonic's crew deserves more characters.
((I won't mind seeing Eggman either))
Here's hoping they'll announce the winner straight away, but I fear we'll have to wait for a new Nintendo Direct to see the inevitable trailer.
Queen Elincia Ridell for Smash Bros from Fire embelm Radiant Dawn
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