"Can't get enough of Anna, huh?" - Anna Support Thread

[shrooby]

On the one hand it makes me so happy that they're listening to community desires so much. We have such an amazing roster right now, and Ridley was one of my "if they're playable I'd actually cry"-characters. And so many modes/features/options people have been asking for. It's still kind of hard to believe even now.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut, on the other hand, Anna, literally my favorite character from anything, pretty much only has a chance as an off-the-wall pick for the sake of adding a unique character who happens to have a bit of modern relevance. So her chances are even closer zero now haha

It's sad, but I guess it's the price I had to pay for Ridley and K. Rool~
Hopefully in the future people hate FE less. Because not only would be great if people weren't as bitter towards one of my favorite franchises because of Smash, but also Anna being in Smash is the freaking dream.

 

[warelander]

I will admit that I am someone who thinks that other series could use bit more love in terms of newcomers, but I don't hate FE getting a lot of attention and Anna is someone I'd always want no matter what, so yeah, I absolutely support her, even if things might not look too great for her.

 

[MojoRobo]

She's the absolute, objectively best choice for a new unique FE rep. Support.

 

[MojoRobo]

So, I was thinking up stuff for how Anna could play, and I think I have a solid concept down.

Spoiler: Full Moveset Concept

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[OptimisticStrifer]

I'm unfamiliar with Fire Emblem; But Anna and Black Knight are my most wanted when it comes to more representation. Even though we may be a bit crowded with the franchise; I personally don't mind more of them as long as they are interesting! And I'd like to see a merchant character. Count me in! (I may even throw some support behind her in a hypothetical second ballot/ DLC period)

 

[Frizz]

It's always been strange to me that Anna isn't a playable fighter yet, despite making the most appearances out of any Fire Emblem character. If it were up to me, I would have her in place of Roy. Nonetheless, I support.

 

[Deleted member]

Quite Ironic that someone who started as a mere merchant has now become of Fire Emblem's most popular faces and one of the few who is recurring throughout multiple entries in the series.

One of the few Fire Emblem Complaints I can understand is the lack of moveset variation. Anna has so much to offer in that regard. Could even make her a jack of all trades if you wanted to.

Consider me a supporter.

 

[shrooby]

I should've done this a long time ago, but only now do I finally feel INSPIRED.

Spoiler: Anna Moveset

 

[Dyllybirdy]

I Support!

 

[smashingDoug]

I would support but she’s dead

 

[verysleepywolf]

I'd love to see a Fire Emblem character that uses more than one type of weapon. I theorized that Chrom could suit that purpose, but poof; he's an all sword echo now. It might be for the better that Fire Emblem doesn't get anymore characters for a little while, but people also underestimate the variety within the franchise and it would be nice to get more robust fighters representing Fire Emblem. A character like Anna that switches between axes, lances, etc and looks good doing it would be great.

 

[DerErlenkonig]

She's probably my favorite FE character, so I'd love to see her make it somehow. Consider me a supporter.

I severely doubt it'll ever happen since we already have so many FE reps, but it would be great.

 

[Flyboy]

Big time support! I love her in all her appearances and I love using her in Awakening and Heroes. To me if there's one glaring omission from the FE side of Smash, it's her. I might also support Celica and others but my heart belongs to Anna. At least make her an assist trophy!

 

[NineS]

I'd love for Anna to be in Smash. Finally, someone who doesn't just represent a single Fire Emblem game, but Fire Emblem as a whole. They could go in any direction for Anna, too. That's what makes her so great. She's a literal jack of all trades. They could make her a lance user, an axe wielder, another sword fighter, a mage, an archer, a thief... Or they could go wild and give her a moveset composed of every Fire Emblem Weapon class just because she's the type of person to hold those exact weapons and supplies.

 

[NSSKG151]

Nice to see their is still support for Anna. I still feel like there are several ways they could go making a moveset for her.

I know I'm beating a dead horse at this point but sometimes I can't help but agree with the complaints that Fire Emblem's representation in Smash could use some diversity. I am happy Fire Emblem gets to have seven reps in Smash Ultimate (and Chrom and Corrin are still going to be some of my mains) but does all of them but one needs to be a sword wielding lord? Do we really need main protagonists like Roy, Ike, Chrom, Lucina and Corrin there to represent Fire Emblem when we could easily have other popular and iconic characters like Tiki, Hector, Azura and especially series mascot Anna herself there to join Marth and Robin and still get both different weapon types and have characters from different eras of the franchise shown in smash?

Imagine if Pokémon always went with a grass, fire, or water starter from the newest generation for reps (though they kind of did that with Greninja and it seems like they might do it again with Decidueye/Incineroar) instead of picking popular favorites like Mewtwo and Lucario. Apologies if this is coming off as a rant.

 

[Nonno Umby]

I just found this thread, please count me in as a supporter, Anna is my most wanted FE character!

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

Why haven't I seen this thread before? I support

 

[NSSKG151]

About a week late talking about it but sadly Anna missed the roster once again though it is understandable since Fire Emblem already has 7 playable characters (with all of them holding a sword in some fashion) and I have to keep reminding myself that the smash devs usually pick characters that are the main protagonist/playable character from their home series. Though at least Anna from Awakening is a Spirit character from what I heard though I haven't seen an image of her or any other official statement of that yet.

Though recently Sakurai confirmed on twitter that they just finished picking characters for DLC so I can still hope that they could have picked her as one of the five DLC characters especially if they are really feeling for another Fire Emblem rep. I know a Three Houses rep is more likely but I still kind of wishing that Sakurai will fake us out like he did with Piranha Plant and make us think a Three Houses protagonist is being chosen because he knows that we know that they tend to pick the upcoming FE protagonist (like Roy and Corrin before) and then go on to reveal Anna instead as one the new DLC characters (with her Three Houses attire no less). That is the dream for me but they are totally going to pick Edelgard aren't they or even worse a Heroes OC.

 

[shrooby]

I'm a little bummed she isn't an Assist Trophy, but I'm pretty happy that FE got any new ATs period.
And she is indeed a Spirit. She showed up as a silhouette in a live stream.

Meaning she can be used as an avatar on WiFi!
If the DLC characters are indeed going to be more focused towards marketing than the main roster, then I guess Anna's chances are a smidge higher than zero? But still pretty much zero. They wouldn't prioritize FEH over Three Houses. Oof.
But I'll keep hoping nonetheless~

 

[Vickand]

I'm a little bummed she isn't an Assist Trophy, but I'm pretty happy that FE got any new ATs period.
And she is indeed a Spirit. She showed up as a silhouette in a live stream.

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Meaning she can be used as an avatar on WiFi!
If the DLC characters are indeed going to be more focused towards marketing than the main roster, then I guess Anna's chances are a smidge higher than zero? But still pretty much zero. They wouldn't prioritize FEH over Three Houses. Oof.
But I'll keep hoping nonetheless~

Who do you think she posseses as a spirit? My guess is Lucina or F!Robin with a coin battle (if those are still in) or with "Anna" having infinite items or something like that.

 

[shrooby]

Who do you think she posseses as a spirit? My guess is Lucina or F!Robin with a coin battle (if those are still in) or with "Anna" having infinite items or something like that.

You fight a team of seven red Lucinas in a Coin battle who have increased knockback like when you fight Fighting Whatever Team, and you have to get more Coins than all of them combined.

 

[Vickand]

You fight a team of seven red Lucinas in a Coin battle who have increased knockback like when you fight Fighting Whatever Team, and you have to get more Coins than all of them combined.

That's a great idea for Anna's spirit, just one thing, in what stage? I'm thinking Golden Plains would be perfect.

 

[NSSKG151]

That reminds me, does F!Robin still have Awakening's Anna color scheme from Smash 4 or have they changed it because I don't think Robin was playable in any of the earlier demos so most of their alternate colors are still unknown. Because if so then F!Robin would probably be the person that Anna's spirit possess should she get a spirit battle dedicated to her.

 

[Flyboy]

You fight a team of seven red Lucinas in a Coin battle who have increased knockback like when you fight Fighting Whatever Team, and you have to get more Coins than all of them combined.

This is incredible.

I really, really hope we see this now. If we can't have a playable Anna, this is the next best thing.

 

[PsySmasher]

That reminds me, does F!Robin still have Awakening's Anna color scheme from Smash 4 or have they changed it because I don't think Robin was playable in any of the earlier demos so most of their alternate colors are still unknown. Because if so then F!Robin would probably be the person that Anna's spirit possess should she get a spirit battle dedicated to her.

F!Robin does have a red alt, however unlike in Smash 4, her hair is now blonde instead of red. Not sure why they changed it, but it is something to take note of.

(And yes I do support Anna! She's one of the most entertaining and versatile characters in Fire Emblem. If Nintendo wanted to represent the series as a whole, she would be the best option, hands down.)

 

[smashkirby]

This is part of why I'm actually quite excited for Spirits. Anna may not be playable (via inside her own physical body), but she can still possess Lucina and/or Female!Robin to do so.

 

[NSSKG151]

Probably not likely to happen but considering Anna's spirit is based on Awakening it would be cool if she was able to upgrade to her Apotheosis self.

 

[Starblax]

I really wonder if instead of Edelgard they'd go with Anna and promote Heroes instead of 3 Houses.

Doubt but I want her in so bad lmao

 

[NSSKG151]

Something I discovered from the leaks from people getting the game earlier so I will put it in a spoiler box just to safe but...

Spoiler: Leaks

 

[shrooby]

Something I discovered from the leaks from people getting the game earlier so I will put it in a spoiler box just to safe but...

Spoiler: Leaks

This makes me a lot more excited than it probably should.
I don't think I've ever been so hyped over something so insignificant lol

 

[warelander]

Anna is also a player tag icon:

Spoiler: Full Pic

All things considered, I'd say Anna is pretty well off this time around, even if I'd love for her to be one of the DLC charas after all.

 

[Flyboy]

I'm giddy about this news.

That's my girl!

 

[NSSKG151]

Was just about to point out that Anna has a player icon but someone already posted it. I eyeballed the list of other icons and saw Megaman EXE, Soma Cruz, F!Corrin, Azura, Lucario, Ivysaur, and Male and Female Pokémon Trainer all look nice as well. It's going to be hard for me to decide who to choose as my player icon but I think I will go with Anna regardless.

 

[-Nesta-]

Something I discovered from the leaks from people getting the game earlier so I will put it in a spoiler box just to safe but...

Spoiler: Leaks

Is there any actual footage of this?

 

[NSSKG151]

Is there any actual footage of this?

Sadly, I haven't seen any videos or photos of Anna running the shop yet. I just happened to come across the information from the game being datamined on smash bros megathread over on reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/...game_leak_megathread_215_any_and_all/eadn0qr/ (warning, link leads to spoilers abound).

 

[-Nesta-]

Found her

 

[Flyboy]

This is so great. I haven't run into her yet but this is enough to make me smile. Love that my girl got her chance in a way.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

Truthfully I want her in more than any other Fire Emblem choice.

 

[smashkirby]

Found her

ANNA!! My girl!

Seriously, I REALLY hope she's playable in a Smash game one day (alongside Tiki and Lyn).

 

[MacDaddyNook]

Found her

Every time I leave that shop, I keep hear her voice saying the "Come back soon" line in my head. I think I've been playing Warriors too much since she says that every time you get one of her Mementos.