Nintendo's First Samurai: Takamaru for SSB4 (Final Request: Ask the US HW devs to add Takamaru)

[NonSpecificGuy]

I wanted to bring up stage ideas again because last time I read some really cool suggestions.
I personally want it right in front of Murasame Castle.
It's happy and bright when the match starts and then when the lightning strikes the castle crazy crap starts happening and the sky goes dark.
What do you guys think?

 

[Louie G.]

Be careful not to double post!
I like your idea, but an idea that stood out to me was on TOP of Murasame Castle.
I could just see that being a really cool setting.
And we can still get that lightning going.

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Be careful not to double post!
I like your idea, but an idea that stood out to me was on TOP of Murasame Castle.
I could just see that being a really cool setting.
And we can still get that lightning going.

I agree with you but a lot of people would like to see traditional Japanese things (Like cherry blossoms and things).
I had the same idea as you until I saw someone bring up the cherry blossom thing.

 

[FlareHabanero]

I wanted to bring up stage ideas again because last time I read some really cool suggestions.
I personally want it right in front of Murasame Castle.
It's happy and bright when the match starts and then when the lightning strikes the castle crazy crap starts happening and the sky goes dark.
What do you guys think?

Actually, I had an idea like that too. Mine included details like when it became chaotic, the trees would become bare, the steam would dry up, fire would start, and there would be shadowy figures in the backgrounds.

 

[Pacack]

I'd rather see it in front of Murasame Castle. It could cycle through multiple scenes and tell the story of Nazo no Murasame jo.

At first, everything is peaceful. There are cherry blossoms in bloom, birds and butterflies singing, and rushing water from a nearby stream . In this state, Murasame Castle is the sanctuary that it used to be. Slowly, the time changes. First, into a beautiful, vivid red sunset. Then, into nighttime when it starts to lightly drizzle. The rain starts to pick up and wind starts to noticeably move the trees and grass around it. Thunder is heard and sheet lightning can be seen overhead. Suddenly, a bright golden object appears over the castle. Everything goes silent. Then deafening shrieks are heard and lighting strikes the castle, turning the sky red and everything else into silhouettes. The stage stays in this stage for the rest of the match, with shadowy figures and possibly even Murasame himself are seen in the background, fighting enemy troops.

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Actually, I had an idea like that too. Mine included details like when it became chaotic, the trees would become bare, the steam would dry up, fire would start, and there would be shadowy figures in the backgrounds.

I think the Murasame Castle stage has the potential to be one of the most interesting stages in the game.
Especially if it plays out like Xenoblaze's or Pacack's idea.
It could really show what the Wii U could do graphically if they wanted to much like Fountain of Dreams did in Melee.

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Too give some insight this is pretty close to what I want it to look like.

 

[Banjodorf]

That's pretty much what I envisioned, but with the cherry blossoms blowing in the wind, and the stage being set at night.

 

[Pacack]

Too give some insight this is pretty close to what I want it to look like.

I imagined a river too, but I agree with the general gist of it.

 

[Ixbran]

Honestly I think a murasame based stage in the games story mode would be a lot funner in my opinion. Make it so your inside a massive japanese palace, and a series of floors based off the different castles from the SW3 version of Murasame Castle.

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Aosame Castle

Akasame Castle

Ryokusame Castle

Momosame Castle

Murasame Castle[/collapse]​

There are so many awesome location possibilities, I'd like to see them all get in some how.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Honestly I think a murasame based stage in the games story mode would be a lot funner in my opinion. Make it so your inside a massive japanese palace, and a series of floors based off the different castles from the SW3 version of Murasame Castle.

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Aosame Castle

Akasame Castle

Ryokusame Castle

Momosame Castle

Murasame Castle[/collapse]​

There are so many awesome location possibilities, I'd like to see them all get in some how.

To this day, I'll love all the detail Koei went with the level design in this mode. Momosame's section just screams "Beautiful" with all the sakura petals and giant blossoms in the castle. Her fight was actually my favorite due to how hard it was: fighting a doppelgänger of yourself and fight twin Momosames in one small room. If the series get's a reboot, I would love to see what type of personality she and the other revived castle lords get. Though, it really depends if whoever's directing the game want to bring them back like Sakurai did for Medusa and her army in Uprising.

 

[Ixbran]

I was hit with inspiration, so I made a series of Murasame Castle Character icons.

• 
  Takamaru &
  
  Ayame
• 
  Lord Aosame &
  
  Demon Aosame
• 
  Lord Akasame &
  
  Demon Akasame
• 
  Lord Ryokusame &
  
  Demon Ryokusame
• 
  Lady Momosame &
  
  Demon Momosame

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[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Believe it or not, Momosame is my favorite of the Four Castle Lords. Dat design. Dat ability. Dat Castle.

 

[8-peacock-8]

I was hit with inspiration, so I made a series of Murasame Castle Character icons.

• 
  Takamaru &
  
  Ayame
• 
  Lord Aosame &
  
  Demon Aosame
• 
  Lord Akasame &
  
  Demon Akasame
• 
  Lord Ryokusame &
  
  Demon Ryokusame
• 
  Lady Momosame &
  
  Demon Momosame

[collapse=Renders]

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Might want to edit the icons because some of us can't see them.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I can already see it happening: a fight between Takamaru x Zelda and Takamaru x Link for the best pairing.

 

[Soupeschleg]

I'm not really a big fan of Takamaru's look in Samurai Warriors 3

 

[AquaDork1]

Yes! I support Takamaru! He's a perfect fit, so yippee.
They'd use his look from his original game.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I'm not really a big fan of Takamaru's look in Samurai Warriors 3

Again they can just time him his original anime design, but make it look more up do date like today's design instead of staying 80's. *looks at Pit's Brawl design*

 

[Ixbran]

Since people said they had dificulty seeing the icons, im trying a go at using an external website for hosting the images. Let me know if y'all have problems seeing them this time, alright?

• 
  Takamaru &
  
  Ayame
• 
  Lord Aosame &
  
  Demon Aosame
• 
  Lord Akasame &
  
  Demon Akasame
• 
  Lord Ryokusame &
  
  Demon Ryokusame
• 
  Lady Momosame &
  
  Demon Momosame

[collapse=Renders]

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[Ixbran]

I'm not really a big fan of Takamaru's look in Samurai Warriors 3

Excuse me, what? His SW3 design is just his classic design, but updated with additional detailing to make his clothing look real.

They added gold trimming having been added around the hemming of his jacket, along with nigh visible patterns on said jacket. His shirt was given a slight purplish-blue tone, they added detailing to his pants, you can actually tell their supposed to be hakama now, not just baggy cloth whatevers, and the white sash on his hips is now purple instead of it being white and blending in with his pants.

and even then, at least in SW3 they decided to update his classic look, and not use this "thing".

Koei's change to Takamaru from his classic design is like what Nintendo did to Link from his OoT appearance to his TP appearance. They took his iconic look and just added finer details too it.

 

[Soupeschleg]

Excuse me, what? His SW3 design is just his classic design, but updated with additional detailing to make his clothing look real.

They added gold trimming having been added around the hemming of his jacket, along with nigh visible patterns on said jacket. His shirt was given a slight purplish-blue tone, they added detailing to his pants, you can actually tell their supposed to be hakama now, not just baggy cloth whatevers, and the white sash on his hips is now purple instead of it being white and blending in with his pants.

and even then, at least in SW3 they decided to update his classic look, and not use this "thing".

Koei's change to Takamaru from his classic design is like what Nintendo did to Link from his OoT appearance to his TP appearance. They took his iconic look and just added finer details too it.

everything you said was true! Still I'm not really a fan of it.

 

[Pacack]

I'm hoping that they at least keep the gloves/armor? that he wears. I like that about his original design.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I'm hoping that they at least keep the gloves/armor? that he wears. I like that about his original design.

Actually, they are metallic arm guards.

 

[Pacack]

Actually, they are metallic arm guards.

Thank you. Arm guards.

 

[papagenos]

I'd hope for a bit more cartoony look than SW3 but more realistic than captain rainbow... a 3D version of his original design as best they can.

I wouldn't be mad at a highly realistic samurai but i just dig the original more cartoony design it stands out more imo...there are a lot of generic samurai fighters out there after all.

 

[Deleted member]

I can see Takamaru get revealed here. With the Ninja Castle Anniversary this month, I can see him get revealed in the SSB4 Direct.

 

[Pacack]

I can see Takamaru get revealed here. With the Ninja Castle Anniversary this month, I can see him get revealed in the SSB4 Direct.

HYPE!

 

[Bingoshi]

I can hardly contain my hype. If Takamaru gets revealed, I will lose it!

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

But what if we were to get a double newcomer reveal? Just the thought of that makes me cringe in excitement,

 

[Pazzo.]

I just went to our local art museum, and they had a temporary exhibit on Samurai armor. I've lived in Japan, but DANG, a LOT of the stuff I'd never seen before! Sakurai would have a heyday with re-designing Takamaru.

 

[Pacack]

I just went to our local art museum, and they had a temporary exhibit on Samurai armor. I've lived in Japan, but DANG, a LOT of the stuff I'd never seen before! Sakurai would have a heyday with re-designing Takamaru.

I honestly hope they don't change him much from his original design, but I do agree that Samurai stuff is incredibly interesting.

 

[Pazzo.]

I honestly hope they don't change him much from his original design, but I do agree that Samurai stuff is incredibly interesting.

Well, this is Sakurai we're talking about. While his current design is fine, some extra punch could be added.

 

[Marakatu]

Well, this is Sakurai we're talking about. While his current design is fine, some extra punch could be added.

Yeah. Pit's appearance in Brawl was very different from his original (and Melee) design. I expect the same to happen to Takamaru.

 

[Pazzo.]

Yeah. Pit's appearance in Brawl was very different from his original (and Melee) design. I expect the same to happen to Takamaru.

It was for the best. I just really love Japanese art! :D

 

[LF2K]

I'm hoping Takamaru gets revealed Tuesday. The hype is just ready to burst!

 

[Banjodorf]

Oh man oh man oh man!

Why won't this hype train even stop?!

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Oh man oh man oh man!

Why won't this hype train even stop?!

Because Dio Brando threatened it to keep going no matter what.

 

[Banjodorf]

Well, it'd better have time to stop in Edo-era Japan and pick up a certain Samurai...

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Well, it'd better have time to stop in Edo-era Japan and pick up a certain Samurai...

Speaking of samurai, playing as Momotaro in J-Stars gave me a few ideas of attacks Takamaru should do. It would be pretty badass is he did the sword equivalent of a handstand and initiate a spinning slash. Then again, both Nazo no Murasame-Jo and Sakigate!! Otokojuku came out in the 80's.

 

[Banjodorf]

Speaking of samurai, playing as Momotaro in J-Stars gave me a few ideas of attacks Takamaru should do. It would be pretty badass is he did the sword equivalent of a handstand and initiate a spinning slash. Then again, both Nazo no Murasame-Jo and Sakigate!! Otokojuku came out in the 80's.

That sounds like literally THE BEST, ABSOLUTE BEST idea for his Dsmash. Like, holy sweet asscrackers.

And on the topic of hype trains, I had the hilarious image of Sakurai riding the hype train back in time, and just as Takamaru prepared to take on the final boss, Sakurai snatches him up and rides off to the direct, much to Takamaru's protest. Best trailer.

But serious, Okami-style watercolors and ****.