So, after some research, I looked into the SourceGaming polls answers and roughly got an answer as to "most popular character". I took the # of votes from the 4 and 5 section, and got a percentage out of the total votes in that specific section of the polls. For instance, let's say there's 100 votes for one poll, and 20 people said "Yes" to Wolf, then it'd be 20%.
Honestly, I'm kind of surprised at what I saw. Now, keep in mind this is in no way official, and is just me investigating. The polls aren't done yet whatsoever, so there's still a chance for things to drastically change.
- Wolf (71.1%)
- Inkling (68.3%)
- Isaac / Ice Climbers (66.3%)
- King K. Rool (64.6%)
- Snake (63.8%)
- Bomberman / Banjo & Kazooie (56.5%)
- Dixie Kong (51.9%)
- Shovel Knight (51.5%)
- Chibi-Robo (49.9%)
- Impa (48.4%)
- Shantae (48.1%)
- Bandanna Dee / Rayman (45.2%)
- Wonder Red (45%)
- Ridley (44.2%)
- Phoenix Wright / Simon Belmont (43.2%)
Honorable mentions are (in order): Prof. Layton, Tetra, Waluigi, Paper Mario, Krystal, Squirtle, Bayonetta, Ivysaur, Amaterasu, Captain Toad, Takamaru, Black Shadow, Skull Kid, Masked Link, Midna, Sceptile, Ray MK III, Black Mage, Chorus Kids, Viewtiful Joe, Eggman, Andy of Advance Wars, Hades and Ashley.
I'm personally surprised at Isaac surpassing K. Rool, or seeing Bomberman / Chibi-Robo up so high.