Train Your Brain by Smashing! Dr. Kawashima for SSB4! (Deconfirmed, But at Least he's an AT!)

[BluePikmin11]

The only key casual franchises missing a playable character are Brain Age and Nintendog and I think we don't need a playable character from another casual franchise.

 

[Pacack]

The only key casual franchises missing a playable character are Brain Age and Nintendog and I think we don't need a playable character from another casual franchise.

I agree that it'll probably be Dr. Kawashima if we get someone after the Mii. I just don't see the Nintendog getting in, myself.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I agree that it'll probably be Dr. Kawashima if we get someone after the Mii. I just don't see the Nintendog getting in, myself.

A realistic dog fighting a purple dragon is very amusing when you think about. It's just one of those hilarious concepts for characters it can work.

 

[Pacack]

A realistic dog fighting a purple dragon is very amusing when you think about. It's just one of those hilarious concepts for characters it can work.

I'm just not sure if they can pull it off viably, is all. I don't need realistic puppy sounds. It'd hurt my soul.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I see where you are coming from. Perhaps wheh he get's beat up he'll make toug bulldog sounds whenever you hit Nintendog, so you know Nintendog wants to fight.

 

[Pacack]

I see where you are coming from. Perhaps wheh he get's beat up he'll make toug bulldog sounds whenever you hit Nintendog, so you know Nintendog wants to fight.

I'd still feel bad about hitting a puppy. let's keep him an assist trophy. Honestly, I wouldn't mind Dr. Kawashima being an assist either.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I wouldn't mind Dr. Kawashima being assist trophy either, but I'll get this feeling of wanting to play as the floating head because he's so entertaining. What would Dr. Kawashima do as an AT?

 

[Pacack]

I wouldn't mind Dr. Kawashima being assist trophy either, but I'll get this feeling of wanting to play as the floating head because he's so entertaining. What would Dr. Kawashima do as an AT?

You have to ask? He'd throw math problems at people as devil Kawashima.

 

[BluePikmin11]

It could be more clever. Like maybe maybe when you get near Devil Kawashima, he grabs you and forces you to do math problems or take damage.

 

[Pacack]

It could be more clever. Like maybe maybe when you get near Devil Kawashima, he grabs you and forces you to do math problems or take damage.

Bit out of character. I think just him "drilling" math problems into your head would be better.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Yeah, forcing is bad for a professor like Dr. Kawashima. I think the player would freeze once they are next to Kawashima so he can start the math problems.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Added new special moves into the moveset and a new signature by the amazing Zhadgon ^_^

 

[BluePikmin11]

Added a new alt. costume for Dr. Kawashima!

 

[Dr. Flinn]

Neutral Special- Divide

If Dr. Kawashima just hit an opponent in the recent 5 seconds, they get hit with half the damage they took, as if he was dividing it by 2.

Side Special- Spelling Test

Dr. Kawashima spells the word K-A-W-A-S-H-I-M-A. Each letter does 2%, making a maximum of 16%.

Down Special- Brain Age

Dr. Kawashima will start saying random things in a speech bubble that have to do with Brain Age, and if an opponent attacks him and his Super Armor, they'll get stunned.

Up Special- Levitate
Self-explanatory.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Hmm.. neat moveset. Although there isn't much depth to it.
Do you support also?

 

[BluePikmin11]

Alright, I added some music to the OP. Might help you consider a little.

 

[Capybara Gaming]

Ok, so I'm thinking of doing a full-on moveset of this fellow. Anyone up to help?

 

[BluePikmin11]

You can make one! But probably no one would help you at this point. The thread is nearly dead every time I try to revive the thread to encourage conversation.

 

[Capybara Gaming]

I don't care! Kawashima for Smash!

 

[Pacack]

I honestly think that this thread wouldn't be dead all the time if people would just take you seriously, Bluepikmin.

You may have odd interests, but Dr. Kawashima is a strangely possible candidate.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Yeah, people often look at the popular candidates alot, they don't realize Dr. Kawashima is a viable character.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Just learned that he was actually requested during Brawl times. I find it pretty shocking to not find out this information. I have gained quite a bit more confidence in Kawashima being in SSB4.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I've been thinking, do you guys think Sakurai and Ryuta Kawashima have a good relationship with each other to take the concept of a floating head into consideration. I've been reading Iwata Asks on Concentration Training, it might seem they have a really close relationship for Iwata to bring Ryuta into the Smash Bros. studio. I also think Ryuta Kawashima might be well aware of the Super Smash Bros. series and what it is about.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I've been thinking, do you guys think Sakurai and Ryuta Kawashima have a good relationship with each other to take the concept of a floating head into consideration. I've been reading Iwata Asks on Concentration Training, it might seem they have a really close relationship for Iwata to bring Ryuta into the Smash Bros. studio. I also think Ryuta Kawashima might be well aware of the Super Smash Bros. series and what it is about.

That would be pretty awesome since he does fit the Nintendo All Stars theme and Brain Age was a hit during the DS Era. It's pretty interesting to know about their overall relationship and it could explain why Brain Age even existed. If he's OK with the idea of beating people than teaching then, then that's a pretty good sign. A floating head with hands overall would make him stand out among the fighters and be a pretty damn unique one like Villager and Wii Fit Trainer. Besides, this guy does have the potential to be a fighter since he can basically become a demon and make your education a living Hell.

 

[BluePikmin11]

That's what I'm trying to tell people, but most don't seem convinced or are very adamant to the idea. :/
If only people gave Dr. Kawashima a chance.

 

[Capybara Gaming]

Make education out to the hell it truly is.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Here's a new question, if Sakurai doesn't find Dr. Kawashima in his normal form feasible because of real-life looks, do you think the next best option is to have his devilish form as playable?

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Here's a new question, if Sakurai doesn't find Dr. Kawashima in his normal form feasible because of real-life looks, do you think the next best option is to have his devilish form as playable?

That could be the case since his normal form is basically an Uncanny Valley version of the real Kawashima's face. People could also take him more seriously in that form for showing how evil this doctor can truly be.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Yeah, I think I see the devilish form as a better alternative than normal Kawashima really. At least for now it doesn't shred Sakurai's rule of looking photo-realistic, but the polygonal look really prevents him getting a realistic problem as they keep his polygonal look in Concentration Training, possibly in future Brain Age titles.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Looks like Dr. Kawahshima is being rated today in Rate Their Chances!
Lots of positives about him, quite surprised actually.

 

[Capybara Gaming]

hooray, I BARELY got mine in :D

 

[BluePikmin11]

I might add an arguement section on the OP soon.. after collecting information from Rate Their Chances.
I'm going to do the originated from game arguement obviously, which others should I pull out.

 

[Pacack]

I might add an arguement section on the OP soon.. after collecting information from Rate Their Chances.
I'm going to do the originated from game arguement obviously, which others should I pull out.

Let me just list the possible issues.

Is a real person (This is definitely the biggest issue.)
Too much competition.
From a casual franchise
No moveset potential
Difficult to program (may be true, but it wouldn't be impossible by any means)
Not originated from game like you said (note: this was never stated by Sakurai as part of his criteria if I'm right. I've yet to see a source)
Lack of requests.

I think that's all of them, in no particular order.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Just a big steal in a Toys R Us, looks like there's a clearance of Brain Concentration Training, selling it at $9.98. Perhaps the luckiest day in my life. I'll go update the OP with more arguments soon, I may be too busy at the moment.

 

[Pacack]

Just a big steal in a Toys R Us, looks like there's a clearance of Brain Concentration Training, selling it at $9.98. Perhaps the luckiest day in my life. I'll go update the OP with more arguments soon, I may be too busy at the moment.

You should make a fleshed out moveset. All you have to do? Examine everything. I know that there are more possible moves than just numbers after watching a partial playthrough of it, so make a masterpiece soon, eh?

 

[BluePikmin11]

It might take a while to make a moveset, as I have to unlock many games each day to get some moves.

 

[Fortanono]

Eh, I'd prefer Kawashima as a boss. If there are specific Adventure Mode bosses for different characters, I think Kawashima could be WFT's boss. I think I'll make a boss moveset for Kawashima later.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I don't he should be depicted as a boss as he isn't the size of Andross.
Most people when people look at Kawashima, it reminds them of Andross, leaving them to quickly prefer them as a boss or AT. But I think there's lots of open enjoyable potential as a character.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Added arguments and a new moveset to the OP. I recommend checking it out.
Although, I might've had a hard time emphasizing Argument 2.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Last bump from me, I worked pretty hard to make a playstyle for Dr. Kawashima.
The moveset is in the OP.
Poor thread, I wish this had more attention.