Official Takamaru in Brawl Thread! *ADDED MORE MATERIAL*

[Deleted member]

Nice topic Fliptroopa.

If he's popular in Japan he's almost certain.

I never really liked ranking characters by popularity anyway, but rather originality. Takamaru (what a name ) has plenty of that.

The sister game to Zelda? Whoa. I missed that.

And while we're on the subject of Zelda...

 

[Lord_Deathborne]

Difference being that Kid Icarus, Baloon Fight and Ice Climbers were world wide and not restricted to Japan only, Japan only characters are limited and I don't think that Retro Japan Only Characters are as deserving as modern Japan only characters.

You fail to realise though that Balloon Fight and Ice Climbers, while classics in their own right, lack the cult classic status that Kid Icarus has acheived in the West and Nazo no Murasamejou is the Japanese equivalent to that. Therefore, with the inclusion of Pit in SSBB, it is practically implied that we'll be seeing Takamaru as well.

 

[xianfeng]

Again, what's to be said about Marth? He was Japan-only, and appeared in two games released well before the time of Melee. There really is nothing holding Takamaru back, other than most non-Japanese games not knowing who he is. But that was the case with Marth anyways, wasn't it? .

Thing is this time Sakurai said "not many japan only characters will be added" If you count Marth as a Japan only character there is only one spot left for Japan only characters, does a retro japan only character deserve it over a fresh, new Japan only character? If the franchises repeat Fire Emblem then Stafy or Demille deserve it more purely so we can get their series.

You fail to realise though that Balloon Fight and Ice Climbers, while classics in their own right, lack the cult classic status that Kid Icarus has acheived in the West and Nazo no Murasamejou is the Japanese equivalent to that. Therefore, with the inclusion of Pit in SSBB, it is practically implied that we'll be seeing Takamaru as well.

No it isn't if we only have limited Japan only spots I doubt a retro Japan only character will be added over a modern one.

 

[GenG]

No it isn't if we only have limited Japan only spots I doubt a retro Japan only character will be added over a modern one.

Even if the modern one isn't that memorable? I doubt it. Takamaru may be in a tight spot, but he is, in my opinion, deserving as Stafy and a lot before Demiru/Demille.

 

[FlipTroopa]

Sakurai was saying that he wanted to avoid adding Japan-only fighters so as to not confuse everyone, but he also added he wasn't going to completely rule out the idea.

Marth was added, and Fire Emblem was *finally* ported to the West, and it was a raving success. Nazo no Murasamejo fits into a similar position; it's a series that needs to be revived, like Kid Icarus, has a ton of fans over in Japan, and would fit fantastically as a Western release. Nintendo is looking for a broader fanbase on the Wii. How kickass would a samurai game on the Wii be? And done by Nintendo, no less.

Yes, Takamaru is "old-school," but isn't Diddy Kong? He hasn't appeared in his own game for almost 8 years, and even that was a spin-off. He's been relegated to cameos in Mario Sports titles; not exactly "glorious." Yet, Diddy Kong is constantly requested by fans, because they remember him and they liked him, despite him not actually being in a game for such a long time. How about Samus. She hadn't been in a game for 5 years when the original Smash was released; Marth hadn't been in a game for 7.

Time doesn't matter. The character's are popular, they clearly stood the test of time, and, ****, PIT hasn't been in a game for FIFTEEN years and he still made it.

C'mon. Takamaru has a frigging shot at getting in this game.

 

[Wendy Wu]

cool idea but it looks stupid

 

[Thrillhouse-vh.]

cool idea but it looks stupid

wha? I'm sure that itself is a contradiction

 

[Lord_Deathborne]

No it isn't if we only have limited Japan only spots I doubt a retro Japan only character will be added over a modern one.

Again, Takamaru is not just any Japan-only retro character - he's THE retro Nintendo character over there, just like Pit is THE retro Nintendo legend over here. You need to keep in mind that they're making the game for Japanese players AS WELL as us Western gamers... They're making it for EVERYONE. How am I going to be able to make it clearer than that?

 

[FlipTroopa]

No acclaim for my reference to Diddy Kong? I patted myself on the back for that one ;p

 

[Lord_Deathborne]

No acclaim for my reference to Diddy Kong? I patted myself on the back for that one ;p

:slaps on the back: Good job, sport! But yes it is indeed an excellent point. Still, it's nothing compared to the TWENTY years now without a Nazo no Murasamejou sequel/remake/anything other than uninspired ports.

 

[Thrillhouse-vh.]

+BUMP+

How could Takamaru go unnoticed for so long?

 

[FlipTroopa]

NEED... LOOOOOVE....

*Takamaru for SSBB or Death!*

 

[FlipTroopa]

Sorry for the LOL DOUBLE POST, but I just wanted to make sure that people have seen the ads and stuff for Nazo no Murasame. I'm going through the topic now and adding all that to the front page (thanks for the help Parrothead )

I still bet all my winnings on this guy appearing, and I'm sorry but that's where I stand non-believers

 

[Deleted member]

Wassup Flip.

I doubt Takamaru will be Japan only for much longer, as sooner or later his game will be translated and offered up online. There's already several petitons for the translation of FE games (I've signed), so why not for this?

(P.S, Fliptroopa you still owe me those pics )

 

[FlipTroopa]

Wassup Flip.

I doubt Takamaru will be Japan only for much longer, as sooner or later his game will be translated and offered up online. There's already several petitons for the translation of FE games (I've signed), so why not for this?

(P.S, Fliptroopa you still owe me those pics )

Haha. I'm on it, I'm on it. Finals are next week, which means two things: 1. I should study, and 2. I'm not. So I'll get em to ya in my spare time

John Raimi and Ralph, right? Or did I slap two requests together?

 

[Jenkins: Spy Monkey]

Takamaru also appeared in this page, which is where you saw those beefed-up Mario Bros.

http://www5c.biglobe.ne.jp/~kurekure/oebi/sumabura2/index.html

Heavens, I daresay that's the most disturbing depiction of anything ever. Takamaru should be in the game...just not that version. That version makes children cry.

 

[Thrillhouse-vh.]

Haha. I'm on it, I'm on it. Finals are next week, which means two things: 1. I should study, and 2. I'm not. So I'll get em to ya in my spare time

John Raimi and Ralph, right? Or did I slap two requests together?

Ralph was his Raimi is mine. We can't wait (I spoke for you too WindGuru, hope you don't mind )

 

[FlipTroopa]

Well if I didn't just say... BUMP

 

[Lord_Deathborne]

*WHAT IS LOVE? BABY DON'T ME- ER... I MEAN BUMP!*

But seriously, Takamaru is in need of love, so I present yet another one of Mika's dA scraps:

I can't help but ask this question: What's in the bag? Oh well... enjoy!

 

[FlipTroopa]

*WHAT IS LOVE? BABY DON'T ME- ER... I MEAN BUMP!*

But seriously, Takamaru is in need of love, so I present yet another one of Mika's dA scraps:

I can't help but ask this question: What's in the bag? Oh well... enjoy!

Ooooo! Purdy!

Maybe the bag is Takamaru's ryu? Or that burning straw he throws for the fireball attack? Or your SOUUULLL?

*he's a shoe-in*

 

[Deleted member]

Whoa. This hasn't been seen in a while...

Bumped. This guy is a legend.

 

[Shurikono]

He is my number 1 most anticipated character to be playable in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

 

[Lord_Deathborne]

*he's a shoe-in*

Well, according to our 'good friends' over at Nsiders, he only has a 24.59% chance of making it in, and he didn't fare too well over at gamefaqs either, with a 31.7% shot... But then again, what do these guys know anyway? Still awfully disappointing results...

Oh well... Here's hoping Takamaru gets in ANYWAY in spite of the nay-sayers.

 

[some_jerk]

I support Takamaru 100%.

 

[Chidosengan]

I wish this guy made it.... he would be considered Link's "lost brother", as their games are very similar.

Reason the game was never released in he states when it was first released was that the game was too "Japanese" for American taste back then, but that would not be a problem anymore. Hint: Naruto. Also I think because it was too hard, but I'm not sure about that one.

 

[parrothead]

Takamaru is REAL!

 

[Shurikono]

Omg, what the?

 

[Eight Sage]

Guess I have to read who is

Sakurai said that japanese char won't make it. (But I doubt about it)

 

[Devastlian]

Every character that has ever been in Super Smash Bros. is a Japanese character.

If you mean characters that haven't appeared outside of Japan...People should actually read the translation...Mr. Sakurai doesn't say "no Japanese only characters", he says they can't just use characters that are popular in Japan and they have to consider other markets as well. He goes on to say that, due to the popularity of the Fire Emblem characters, Japanese exclusive characters may prove popular outside of Japan despite the user's lack of knowledge of the character. Actually, samurai are pretty popular outside of Japan, anyway, so Takamaru could make it past the "worldwide screening" just on that basis.

So, really, one can interpret Mr. Sakurai's words as "we've realised other countries exist and will take them more into consideration". And...everyone should read SamuraiPanda's translation thread (and not just SP's paraphrasings) because Mr. Sakurai is really vague and isn't as definitive as people are forcing on one another.

 

[Brawlmatt202]

COOL! ...I'm at a lose for words.

 

[Brawlmatt202]

...Yeah, I could picture him in Brawl...

He'd be kind of like Marth, in a way.

Yeah, I'd love to see him!

 

[LinkGadra]

WOW! At first I was like "Who's this guy?" But after seeing all of the stuff from this thread, I say Takamaru all the way!

Just not from those comics! They're scary!

 

[Brawlmatt202]

WOW! At first I was like "Who's this guy?" But after seeing all of the stuff from this thread, I say Takamaru all the way!

Just not from those comics! They're scary!

Comics? I didn't see those...

I'd like to play that game he was in. What's it called again?

 

[FlipTroopa]

I AM BACK FROM THE DEAD, AND I REQUIRE.... MACARONI PICTURES!!!

...Just throwing some more support behind Takamaru ^_^;;

The comics are one the second or third page; parrothead gave a link to them. And the game Takamaru is from is called "Nazo no Murasamejo," or "Riddle of Castle Murasame." It's like Zelda, but all action. It's awesome.

Since Lost Levels (i.e. Super Mario 2 Japan) is appearing on the North American Virtual Console in full force, I'd love to see them port this game as well. Very little translation needs to be done. As far as I know, it's not even announced for the JP VC tho. They did get it as a GBA re-release alongside Zelda and Mario and Kid Icarus, but who knows if it will pop up. Likely, yes, but maybe not for a while.

Regardless, the character has been requested more than most Nintendo characters, and the series needs something repping Japanese culture. Another swordfighter is meh, but he could play very differently from the others, being fast and agile like Marth or Meta Knight, but with the power and versatility of Link. Or they could make him a slower character like Link, but with easy to chain combos and really good defensive skills. He could go all sorts of ways in a Smash game.

 

[Deleted member]

Yes. Yes. YES!!

Ninja ftw, as ever. Anyway, what about my pictures eh?

 

[Brawlmatt202]

Yes. Yes. YES!!

Ninja ftw, as ever. Anyway, what about my pictures eh?

What are you're pictures, again?

 

[flammableoranges]

that is an amazing theme song, I want it's children. On a more serious note, takamura would be great.

 

[LinkGadra]

Honestly, if we're going to have a bunch of swordsmen, let's at least let them play differently.
Japanese sword-fighting & European sword-fighting for the win!

 

[Iggy K]

I personally think that Sukapon would be a better Japan-only retro character.

 

[Brawlmatt202]

that is an amazing theme song, I want it's children. On a more serious note, takamura would be great.

Theme song? What theme song? Is it on the first post?

Sorry, I hardly read the first post, but I've heard of this character before, so...

Well, I'll go take a better looks at the first post.