Editing List of companies with minor representation

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This is a '''list of companies with minor representation''' in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, such as [[trophies]], [[stickers]], [[spirit]]s, [[music]], [[Mii Fighter]] costumes, production material, or other miscellaneous elements that are considered too minor to warrant a dedicated article. This list also includes companies that did not necessarily create the aforementioned elements, but owned the rights at the time of its inclusion in the series. 

==1-Up Studio==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = 1-Up Studio Inc.
|logo          = [[File:1-Up Studio Logo.svg|200px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = June 30, 2000
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Gen Kadoi<br>Yoshiaki Koizumi<br>Keizo Kato<br>Futoshi Yamaguchi
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|parent        = Nintendo
|num_employees = 44 (2018)
|website       = [https://1-up-studio.jp 1-Up Studio Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = 1-Up Studio
}}

'''1-Up Studio''', formerly known as '''Brownie Brown Inc.''', is a Japanese video game developer. Having assisted with the creation of games such as ''Mother 3'', ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes'', the ''Super Mario 3D'' games and their spin-off, ''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker'', as well as creating new IPs including {{uvm|Magical Starsign}} and ''A Kappa's Trail'', the company became a subsidiary of Nintendo. Following that, on February 1st, 2013, they announced they would be changing the internal structure of the company, including renaming themselves to their present name: '''1-Up Studio Inc.'''

Starting in ''Brawl'', [[Lucas]] is a playable fighter and semi-clone of Ness. [[New Pork City]], a location from ''Mother 3'', appears as a stage, with the Ultimate Chimera randomly appearing to roam around within it. The Porky Statue, Lucas himself, and Lucas's Final Smash, [[PK Starstorm]], appear as trophies. "''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Porky's Theme}}''", "''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise}}''", "''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Mother 3 Love Theme}}''", and "''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|You Call This a Utopia?!}}''" appear as music tracks. Finally, Lucas, Claus, Kumatora, Duster, Boney, Salsa, Hinawa, Flint, Pig Mask, and [[Mr. Saturn]] in its Mother 3 design appear as stickers. In ''Ultimate'', Flint, Hinawa, Boney, Duster, Kumatora, Salsa, Ultimate Chimera, Absolutely Safe Capsule, Masked Man, and Claus appear as spirits.

Mokka, as well as the species Putty and Pyrite, from the {{uvm|Magical Starsign}} series all appear as trophies. Mokka and Putty also appear as stickers, in addition to the male and female protagonists and Kirsh from ''Magical Vacation'', the male protagonist, an HP Pot, and a Sparrow from ''Magical Starsign''. The male & female protagonists of ''Magical Vacation'' (both share a spirit), Mokka, and a Putty all return as spirits.

[[3D Land]] appears as a stage to represent ''Super Mario 3D Land''. The [[Boomerang]] from ''Super Mario 3D Land'' appears as both an item and a trophy. Other trophies from that game include Tanooki Mario & Kitsune Luigi, Boomerang Mario, and Mario (With Propeller Box). "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario 3D Land Theme / Beach Theme}}''" appears to represent ''Super Mario 3D Land'', while "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Super Bell Hill}}''", "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The Great Tower Showdown 2}}''", and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Champion Road}}''" appear as music tracks to represent ''Super Mario 3D World''.

[[New Donk City]] appears as a stage, with [[Mario]] gaining a new taunt, a new costume, and a slightly changed up special to reference ''Super Mario Odyssey''. Bowser (Wedding), Peach (Wedding), Cappy, and The Odyssey appear as spirits. The Boomerang item returns, along with the 3D Land stage. Cat Princess Peach, Sprixie Princesses, and Plessie appear as spirits. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Fossil Falls}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|New Donk City}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Jump Up, Super Star!}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Steam Gardens}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Underground Moon Caverns}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Break Free (Lead the Way}})''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Plucky Pass Beginnings}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The King of Pyropuff Peak}}''" debut in this installment.

Totem Link and Madame Couture from ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes'' appear as spirits. "''{{SSBBMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''" and "''{{SSBBMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Woodlands - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''" appear as music tracks, as well.

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==4J Studios==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = 4J Studios Limited
|logo          = [[file:4j_studios_logo.png|150px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = VIS Interactive: 1996<br>VIS Entertainment: 2000<br>4J Studios: April 19, 2005
|headquarters  = {{flag|Scotland}} Dundee, Scotland
|key_people    = Founder: Chris van der Kuyl<br>CEO: Paddy Burns<br>Frank Arnot
|industry      = Licencing
|products      = Video games
|revenue       =
|net_income    =
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://www.4jstudios.com/ 4J Studios Limited]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = 4J Studios
}}
'''4J Studios''', formerly known as '''VIS Entertainment''', is a British video game developer located in Scotland. Founded in April 2005 by Chris van der Kuyl, back when it was known as VIS Entertainment, Paddy Burns, and Frank Arnot, the company is best known for porting video games on other consoles, notably {{uv|Minecraft}} and titles from the {{uv|Banjo-Kazooie}} series to consoles and handheld platforms. Lately, they worked on a new sandbox-based game engine titled Elements Engine.

In ''Ultimate'', the majority of ''Minecraft''{{'}}s featured soundtrack are sourced from the minigames developed for the console ports by the company. Those being "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Toys on a Tear}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Dance of the Blocks}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Glide}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Clockwork Crafter}}''", all originally composed by {{iw|wikipedia|Gareth Coker}}. Additionally, some of the spirits' artwork and specific content such as [[Steve]] and [[Alex]]'s [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Steve|alternate costumes]] from the Legacy Console Edition of ''Minecraft'' are featured in ''Ultimate''.
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==Acquire==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Acquire Co. Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Acquire logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Kabushiki Gaisha
|founded       = December 6, 1994
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = 
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|parent        = Kadokawa Corporation
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 120
|website       = [https://www.acquire.co.jp/ Acquire Co. Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Acquire (company)
}}
'''Acquire''' is a Japanese video game developer. Originally founded in 1994, they have developed many well known franchises like ''Tenchu'', ''Way of the Samurai'', ''Shinobido'', ''No Heroes Allowed'' and ''Akiba's Trip''. They also provide motion capture for other companies.

In ''Ultimate'', on July 7, 2020, it was revealed that spirits featuring the eight playable characters in ''Octopath Traveler'', which Acquire developed alongside the in-house [[Square Enix]] team named Studio 11, would be added to the Spirit Board in [[Second Anniversary of OCTOPATH TRAVELER]] on July 10. The spirits would see each of the eight playable characters split into four pairs, these pairs being Olberic & Primrose, Tressa & Cyrus, Alfyn & Therion, and H'aanit & Ophilia.
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==Agenda==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Agenda
|logo          = [[File:Agenda logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = 1990
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Sapporo, Japan
|key_people    =
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       =
|net_income    =
|num_employees =
|website       =
}}

'''Agenda''' was a Japanese game developer that developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Clubhouse Games}}'', known in Europe as ''42 All-Time Classics'', and {{uvm|Slide Adventure MAGKID}} for the Nintendo DS. The company went defunct in 2011, later after the release of ''1000 Cooking Recipes from Elle a Table''.

Magkid, the titular player from ''Slide Adventure MAGKID'', as well as a Midori Mushi, an enemy from the game, appear as [[stickers]]. In ''Ultimate'', only Magkid would return as a [[spirit]].
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==AlphaDream==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = AlphaDream Corporation, Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:AlphaDream Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = January 12, 2000
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Tetsuo Mizuno
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 46 (2018)
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/20190922003232/http://www.alphadream.co.jp/ AlphaDream Corporation, Ltd. (archive)]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = AlphaDream
}}

'''AlphaDream''' was a Japanese game developer that worked closely with Nintendo. They were primarily known for developing the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi}}'' series, as well as {{uvm|Tomato Adventure}}, a Japan-only RPG for the Game Boy Advance. AlphaDream became defunct after filing for bankruptcy on October 1st, 2019.

In ''Brawl'', the ''Mario & Luigi'' series is represented through multiple [[sticker]]s: Cackletta, Mario & Luigi, Luigi, and Prince Peasley from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga}}'', and Luigi & Baby Luigi, a Shroob, Stuffwell, and Toadsworth from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time}}''. The "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Gritzy Desert}}''" theme from ''Partners in Time'' is also remixed. Baby Peach, who first appeared in ''Partners in Time'', receives a trophy. Baby Peach reappears as a trophy in ''Smash for 3DS''. "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Try, Try Again}}''" from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Dream Team}}'' is remixed in both versions, while "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Tough Guy Alert!}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|The Grand Finale}}''" from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story}}'' appear in ''Smash for Wii U''. In ''Ultimate'', Prince Peasley from ''Superstar Saga'', Princess Shroob from ''Partners in Time'', Fawful in his appearance from ''Bowser's Inside Story'', Broque Monsieur and Starlow from ''Bowser's Inside Story'', Dreambert and Antasma from ''Dream Team'', and Papercraft Mario from ''Paper Jam'' appear as [[spirit]]s. Baby Peach also appears as a spirit. In addition to the previous ''Mario & Luigi'' tracks, four new ones are added: "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Time's Running Out!}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Mixed-Up Scramble}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Attack and Run!}}''" from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam}}'', and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|This is Minion Turf!}}''" from ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions}}''. ''Mario & Luigi'' is also referenced in one of Luigi's taunts. His up taunt has multiple poses very vastly shown and one is similar to his artwork for ''Partners in Time''. This taunt comes back both in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate''.

Representing ''Tomato Adventure'', protagonist DeMille and the Tomatrio appear as spirits in ''Ultimate''.
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==AQ Entertainment==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = AQ Interactive, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:AQ_Interactive_Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = October 1, 2005
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Shuichi Motoda
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Arcade games, video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = 
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = AQ Interactive
}}
'''AQ Interactive''' was a Japanese video game developer and publisher. AQ stands for "Artistic Quality." It was the parent company of Artoon, {{iw|wikipedia|Cavia}}, {{iw|wikipedia|Freeplus}} and {{iw|wikipedia|Xseed Games}}. On June 23, 2011, AQ announced a three-way merger between itself, Marvelous Entertainment and Liveware. On October 1 of that year, all companies collectively became the modern day Marvelous AQL. AQ is best known for publishing games developed by its subsidiaries, as well as working with other companies like [[Nintendo]], [[Microsoft]] and [[Konami]].

In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', Zael and Calista from {{uvm|The Last Story}}, which AQ co-developed alongside Mistwalker, both appear as trophies and spirits.
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==Arc System Works==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Arc System Works Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Arc_System_Works_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = May 12th, 1988
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Yokohama, Japan
|key_people    = Minoru Kidooka
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Arcade games, video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://www.arcsystemworks.com/ Arc System Works Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Arc System Works
}}

'''Arc System Works''' is a video game company known for developing mainly fighting game series, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|BlazBlue}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Guilty Gear}}'' series, as well as licensed fighting games for franchises such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Ball}}'' and {{uv|Persona}}.  On June 2015, they acquired all the intellectual properties of  Technōs Japan, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Kunio-Kun}}'', known in the west as ''River City'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Double Dragon}}'' series. 

In ''Ultimate'', 4 spirits from ''Kunio-Kun'' appeared in the [[River City Smash]] Spirit Board event in ''Ultimate'', those being Kunio, Riki, Goda and the brothers Ryuichi & Ryuji (both share a spirit).
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==Argonaut Games==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Argonaut Games
|logo          = [[File:ArgonautGamesLogo.png|150px]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = February 23, 1982
|key_people    = Jez San
|industry      = Software
|products      = Video games<br>Chip sets
|revenue       =
|net_income    =
|num_employees = 
|website       = 
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Argonaut Games
}}

'''Argonaut Games''' was a British video game and software developer originally founded by {{iw|wikipedia|Jez San}} in 1982. The name is based on his initials, J. San, being a play on {{iw|wikipedia|Jason and the Argonauts}}. Argonaut first developed a relation with [[Nintendo]] when they presented a method of defeating the {{iw|nintendowiki|Game Boy}} copyright protection mechanism.<ref>https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-04-born-slippy-the-making-of-star-fox</ref> This led to both companies working on a prototype flight simulator called ''SNESGlider''. Nintendo published Argonaut's Game Boy action game ''{{iw|nintendowiki|X}}'' in 1992. Full development of SNESGlider then entered production, and San convinced Nintendo to make custom hardware for it. The hardware became the Super FX chip and the game became ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|game}}'', released in 1993. Nintendo would then publish the Argonaut-developed ''{{iw|nintendowiki|Stunt Race FX}}'' in 1994. Argonaut then started development of ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 2}}'' and got far into development before Nintendo shut it down. The most likely reasons for this are the game looking primitive by then-current hardware standards and Nintendo making ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'' in-house without their involvement. Argonaut then pitched a 3D platformer starring [[Yoshi]] but this was rejected. The project eventually evolved into ''{{iw|wikipedia|Croc: Legend of the Gobbos}}''. Argonaut would continue to develop games and chips for other companies until going bankrupt in 2004 and forced to liquidate their assets, effectively shutting themselves down.

In all five games, the first ''Star Fox'' was represented, with [[Fox]] and, starting with ''Melee'', [[Falco]] appearing as fighters. Other inclusions were trophies, spirits, stages, and stickers.
<!--While Wolf was supposed to debut in Star Fox 2, he did not debut until Star Fox 64, which was not made by Argonaut.-->

In ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'', and ''Ultimate'', "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Scene (X)}}''", a remix of the game's Tunnel scene appears. Additionally, the Training Academy Coach appears as a sticker and a spirit.

In ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate'', F-Type and Tractor Trailer appear as stickers and spirits.
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==Arika==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Arika Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Arika logo.svg|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = November 1, 1995
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Akira Nishitani
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Arcade games, video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 50
|website       = [http://www.arika.co.jp/ Arika Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Arika
}}
'''Arika''' is a Japanese video game developer primarily known for developing arcade games. Having created games for popular series such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Street Fighter EX}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tetris: The Grand Master}}'' and collaborated with companies like [[Capcom]] and [[Bandai Namco]], Arika continues to work as a subcontractor for other companies. With Nintendo, the company developed multiple installments in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dr. Mario|series}}'' series, the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Endless Ocean}}'' series, {{uvm|AR Games}} and the ''{{iw|wikipedia|3D Classics}}'' series for the Nintendo 3DS, and ''{{iw|harddrop|Tetris 99}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. 35}}'' for the Nintendo Switch.

In ''Smash 4'', the "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Dragon Battle}}''" music from ''AR Games'' is sourced from this game, and is playable on stages from the "Other" category. The track returned in ''Ultimate'' and is playable on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

In ''Ultimate'', the Tetriminos from ''Tetris 99'' appear as spirits in the [[Attack of the Tetriminos!]] Spirit Board event. 

Also in ''Ultimate'', some of [[Heihachi Mishima]]'s lines are taken from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken 3D: Prime Edition}}'', which Arika helped co-develop.
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==Artoon==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Artoon Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Artoon Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = August 27, 1999
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
|key_people    = Naoto Ohshima
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = 
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Artoon
}}

'''Artoon''' was a Japanese game development company that went defunct in 2010. It primarily served as an outsourced developer for other studios, most notably creating ''{{iw|wikipedia|Blinx: The Time Sweeper}}'' for [[Microsoft]]. For Nintendo, it primarily worked on {{uv|Yoshi}} games such as ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi Topsy-Turvy}}'' and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Island DS}}'', as well as {{uvm|FlingSmash}} for {{iw|wikipedia|WiiWare}}.

''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy'' is represented with two stickers: Ship Yoshi and Mace Guy. Hongo and the Spirit Who Loves Surprises from appear as [[spirit]]s. ''Yoshi's Island DS'' is represented with five stickers: Crayzee Dayzee, Super Baby, Goonie, Stork, and Stork Stop. It is also represented with a remix of "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Yoshi|Wildlands}}''" theme, playing on stages from the {{uv|Yoshi}} franchise.

Zip, the main character of ''FlingSmash'', appears as a spirit.
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==Arzest==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = ARZEST Corporation
|logo          = [[File:Arzest Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = June 25, 2010
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Yokohama, Japan
|key_people    = Yoji Ishii<br>Naoto Ohshima<br>Yutaka Sugano
|industry      = Computer and video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 80
|website       = [https://www.arzest.jp/english/ ARZEST Corporation]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Arzest
}}

'''Arzest''' (stylized as '''ARZEST''') is a Japanese video game developer that primarily serves as an outsourced developer for other companies. It was founded by the same staff as Artoon after the company went defunct in 2010. The company has worked for multiple titles for Nintendo, including ''{{iw|wikipedia|Wii Play Motion}}'', {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's New Island}}'', and ''{{iw|pikipedia|Hey! Pikmin}}''.

In ''Smash 4'', a [[trophy]] representing ''Yoshi's New Island'' appears in ''Smash for 3DS'', while ''Smash for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate'' have two music tracks from the game: "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Yoshi|Main Theme (Yoshi's New Island)}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Yoshi|Bandit Valley (Yoshi's New Island)}}''". ''Yoshi's New Island'' is represented with a spirit of Yoshi holding a Mega Eggdozer, as well as five other spirits using their artwork from said game: Stork, Bandit, Little Mouser, Grim Leecher, and Ukiki. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Main Theme - Yoshi's New Island (Remix)}}''" is included in addition to the two ''Yoshi's New Island'' tracks from the previous game.

A spirit of a Mockiwi represents ''Hey! Pikmin''. The music tracks "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|The Keeper of the Lake}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|Over Wintry Mountains}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pikmin|Fragment of Hope}}''" are taken from the game as well.
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==Asobism==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Asobism Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Asobism Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = 
|founded       = December 11, 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Tomoyuki Oto
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = ¥10,000,000 (capital)
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 77 (2016)
|website       = [https://www.asobism.co.jp/ Asobism, Co., Ltd.]
}}

'''Asobism''' is an independent Japanese video game developer that is primarily known for developing the {{uvm|Freakyforms}} series, as well as the ''Dragon Poker'' series of mobile games.

King Roy, the damsel-in-distress of ''Freakyforms Deluxe''{{'}}s dungeons, appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS''. A remix called "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! Medley}}''" appears on the downloadable [[Miiverse]] stage in ''Smash for Wii U''. The track returns in ''Ultimate'', now only playing on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, ''Super Smash Bros.'' categories.
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==Bethesda Softworks==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Bethesda Softworks LLC
|logo          = [[File:Bethesda Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = June 28, 1986
|headquarters  = {{flag|USA}} Bethesda, Maryland, US
|key_people    = Todd Howard<br>Pete Hines
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|parent        = Zenimax Media
|website       = [https://bethesda.net Bethesda Sofworks LLC]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Bethesda Softworks
}}

'''Bethesda Softworks''', a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media, is an American video game publisher that is primarily known for developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Elder Scrolls}}'' series and recent entries of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fallout}}'' franchise, as well owning rights of franchises from iD Software such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Doom}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Quake}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Wolfenstein}}'' series. In 2001, they spun-off their game development team into a studio called '''Bethesda Game Studios'''. On September 21st, 2020, it was announced that ZeniMax Media would be acquired by [[Microsoft]], with acquisition being completed on March 9, 2021.

In ''Ultimate'', the [[Vault Boy]], the mascot of ''Fallout'' franchise, was available as an [[Mii Costume]] for {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} in Round 6, in 2020.

Later in 2021, [[Dragonborn]] from ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim}}'' was available as a [[Mii Costume]] for {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} in Round 10.

Finally in the same year, [[Doom Slayer]] from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Doom Eternal}}'' was available as a [[Mii Costume]] for {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} in Round 11.
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==Camelot Software Planning==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Camelot Co. Ltd
|logo          = [[File:Camelot_Software_Planning_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Kabushiki gaisha
|founded       = April 4, 1994
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Hiroyuki Takahashi: President<br>Shūgo Takahashi: Co-Founder and Co-President<br>Motoi Sakuraba: Coordinator and Sound Director
|industry      = Video games
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 42 (2010)
|website       = [http://www.camelot.co.jp/ Camelot Co. Ltd]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Camelot Software Planning
}}

'''Camelot Software Planning''', formerly known as '''Sega CD4''' and '''Sonic! Software Planning''', is a Japanese video game developer. Previously having worked for Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment, they are currently partnered with Nintendo, creating the ''Mario Golf'' and ''Mario Tennis'' series of games. Other works include the {{uv|Golden Sun}} and the ''Shining'' series.

[[Waluigi]] and Plum represent the ''Mario Tennis'' and ''Mario Golf'' games via [[trophies]] in ''Melee''. Waluigi later became an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''Brawl''. He will stomp on opponents to bury them, attacking the defenseless foes with his foot and tennis racket. Waluigi also returns as a trophy. Plum and [[Petey Piranha]] represent the ''Mario Golf'' series, while [[Boo]], [[Fly Guy]], [[Bowser]], and Wiggler represent the ''Mario Tennis'' series as stickers. The music track "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Mario Tennis / Mario Golf}}''", an arrangement of the title screen themes from ''Mario Power Tennis'' and ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'' respectively, appears in the [[My Music]] for {{SSBB|Mario Circuit}}. Trophies of [[Peach]] and [[Daisy]] in their tennis outfits from ''Mario Tennis Open'', as well as a trophy of [[Mario]] holding a golf club (which is referred to as "''Mario Golf: World Tour''") appear in {{for3ds}}. Waluigi appears as a [[spirit]] and his hat appears as a Mii hat in ''Ultimate''. Kid from ''Mario Golf'' also appears as a spirit, in addition to spirits of Mario and [[Luigi]] as they appear in ''Mario Tennis Aces''. Mario, Luigi and Peach in their golf attire were introduced in the spirit board event ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', taken from the game of the same name. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|World Tour}}''" from ''Mario Golf: World Tour'', "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Stadium Theme - Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash}}''" from ''Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash'', "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Kingdom Stadium: Night}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Country Field: Away Team}}''" from ''Mario Sports Superstars'', and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Title Theme - Mario Tennis Aces}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Stadium Theme - Mario Tennis Aces}}''" from ''Mario Tennis Aces'' all debut as music tracks in ''Ultimate'' as well.

[[Isaac]] from the ''Golden Sun'' appears as Assist Trophies in ''Brawl''. Using Move, a Psynergy spell, Isaac will attempt to push opponents off the stage. Isaac was given access to more Psynergy spells in ''Ultimate''. These include Pound, which involves a fist slamming down; Lift, which includes two hands picking up a fighter and attempting to carry them above the blast zone; and Teleport, which has him teleport to a different part of the stage. Both have a trophy as well. Isaac was also given a trophy. Additionally, "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun)}}''", an arrangement remix of two themes from ''Golden Sun: The Lost Age'', plays on the My Music for [[Norfair]]. Additionally, "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Weyard}}''", the overworld theme from ''Golden Sun: Dark Dawn'', appears in the [[My Music]] for [[Palutena's Temple]] in ''Smash 4''. Isaac also acted as the inspiration for a {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} costume in ''Ultimate''. Garet, Ivan, Mia, Felix, and Jenna, as well as Matthew from ''Dark Dawn'', appear as ''Golden Sun'' spirits.

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==Choice Provisions==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Choice Provisions Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Choice Provisions Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = 2007
|headquarters  = {{flag|United States}} Santa Cruz, California
|key_people    = Alex Neuse<br>Mike Roush<br>Chris Osborn
|industry      = Video games
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [https://choiceprovisions.com/ Choice Provisions Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Choice Provisions
}}

'''Choice Provisions''', originally known as '''Gaijin Games''', is an independent video game studio based in Santa Cruz, California. They are best known for developing the {{uvm3|BIT.TRIP}} series, with the platformer ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bit.Trip Runner}}'' being their breakout hit. The original ''Bit.Trip'' series was developed and released for Nintendo's {{iw|wikipedia|WiiWare}} service, and their later games—including installments in the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bubsy}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|League of Legends}}'' series—continue to support Nintendo consoles.

In ''Smash 4'', the main character of the ''Bit.Trip'' series, CommanderVideo, appears as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''Smash for Wii U''.
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==Cing==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = CING, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Cing Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = April 1999
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Fukuoka, Japan
|key_people    = Takuya Miyagawa
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 29 (2016)
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/20100228125424/http://www.cing.co.jp/e/index2.html CING, Inc. (archive)]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Cing
}}
'''Cing''' (stylized as '''CING''') was an independent Japanese video game developer that went bankrupt in 2010. They primarily worked with Nintendo, creating the {{uvm|Hotel Dusk}} and {{uvm|Trace Memory}} series, as well as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Little King's Story}}'' for the Nintendo Wii. With the company's demise, its games are now owned wholly by the original publishers.

Ashley Robbins from ''Trace Memory'' appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Brawl''. Several [[sticker]]s also represent the game: two stickers of Ashley (one alone and one holding the DTS), Jessica, and the Captain. Ashley returns as a [[spirit]], this time using her appearance from ''Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories''.

Kyle Hyde from ''Hotel Dusk: Room 215'' appears as a trophy in ''Brawl'', notable for being the only animated trophy in the entire series. Kyle, Dunning Smith, and Mila also appear as stickers. Kyle Hyde returns as a spirit.
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==Clay Tech Works==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Claytechworks Co. Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Claytechworks_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = 
|founded       = July 4, 2018
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Shunsuke Iwami, Katsuhito Aoki, Tatsuji Maeyama
|industry      = Content planning, development and management
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://claytechworks.co.jp/ Claytechworks Co. Ltd.]
}}
'''Clay Tech Works''' is a video game development studio. Founded in 2018, they have primarily developed Japan-exclusive mobile games. One of these games is ''Bravely Default: Fairy's Effect'', which allowed them the opportunity to take over the {{uvm3|Bravely Default}} series from previous developer {{iw|wikipedia|Silicon Studios}} starting with ''Bravely Default II''.

In ''Ultimate'', on February 23, 2021, it was announced that spirits from ''Bravely Default II'', the third game in the series, would be added to the Spirit Board in a Spirit Board event simply titled [[BRAVELY DEFAULT II]] on February 26 as a tie-in to the game's release. All four protagonists are available in pairs: Seth & Gloria and Elvis & Adelle.
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==Curve Digital==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Curve Digital Limited
|logo          = [[File:Curve Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = 2005
|headquarters  = {{flag|England}} London, England
|key_people    = Jason Perkins, Dominic Wheatley, Stuart Dinsey
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://curve-digital.com/ Curve Digital Limited]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Curve Digital
}}
'''Curve Digital''' (formerly '''Curve Studios Limited''') is an independent British video game developer and publisher. They are known for ''{{iw|wikipedia| Human: Fall Flat}}'' and the {{uvm|Fluidity}} series of digital games, with the latter getting representation in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise.

In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', Eddy, the water spirit and main character of ''Fluidity: Spin Cycle'', appears as a [[trophy]] and a Spirit respectively.
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==Data East==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Data East Corporation
|logo          = [[File:Data East logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = April 20, 1976
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Tetsuo Fukuda: Founder
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|parent        =
|revenue       =
|net_income    =
|num_employees =
|website       =
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Data East
}}
'''Data East''' was a Japanese video game publisher and developer. The company was known for several titles such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|BurgerTime}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Karnov}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Joe & Mac}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Jake Hunter}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tattoo Assassins}}'', and {{uvm3|Glory of Heracles}} series. After the bankruptcy of the company in 2003, the rights to their former IPs would be acquired by several other companies, such as Arc System Works, G-Mode, and [[Paon]].

In ''Ultimate'', Heracles, the title character of the {{uvm3|Glory of Heracles}} series, appears as a spirit.
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==Denyusha==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Denyusha Co., Ltd. 
|logo          = [[File:Denyusha_logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Limited
|founded       = April 8, 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Kyoto, Japan
|key_people    = Shogo Hayashi
|industry      = Software industry
|products      = Video games<br>applications
|parent        =
|revenue       =
|net_income    =
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://denyu-sha.co.jp/ Denyusha Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = bulbapedia
|interwikiname = Bulbapedia
|interwikipage = Denyusha
}}
'''Denyusha ''' (often spelled '''Den-yu-sha''') is a Japanese multimedia developer and publisher. Founded in 2002, they have developed several pieces of software for purchase and licensed to other companies, with specialization in video games, web creation tools, and educational software. Denyusha has worked with [[Nintendo]] to create ''Game Notes'' function that came built in with every [[Nintendo 3DS]], as well as co-developing {{uv|Swapnote}} and its sequel ''Swapdoodle''.

In ''Ultimate'', [[Nikki]], the mascot for the ''Swapnote ''franchise, appears as both an [[Assist Trophy]] and spirit.
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==Digital Extremes==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Digital Extremes
|logo          = [[File:Digital Extremes logo.png|100px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = 1993
|headquarters  = {{flag|Canada}} London, Ontario, Canada
|key_people    = Michael Schmalz
|industry      = Video games
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|parent        = Leyou
|num_employees = 310
|website       = [https://www.digitalextremes.com/ Digital Extremes]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Digital Extremes
}}

'''Digital Extremes''' is a Canadian video game developer. They are mainly known for creating {{uvm3|Warframe}} and co-developing the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Unreal|video game series}}'' series alongside {{iw|wikipedia|Epic Games}}.

In ''Ultimate'', {{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Lotus}} from ''Warframe'' appears as a [[spirit]], this spirit can be enhanced into {{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Natah}}, this spirit was introduced via [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|DLC]], during the event [[Spirits in Black]] on February 28, 2019.
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==Dimps==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Dimps Co. Ltd
|logo          = [[File:Dimps_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Kabushiki gaisha
|founded       = March 6, 2000
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Osaka, Japan
|key_people    = Takashi Nishiyama
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|parent        = 
|num_employees = 294
|website       = [https://www.dimps.co.jp/ Dimps Co. Ltd]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Dimps
}}

'''Dimps''' is a Japanese video game developer. The company was founded in 2000 by Takashi Nishiyama, creator of both {{uv|Street Fighter}} and {{uv|Fatal Fury}}, along with former [[Capcom]] and [[SNK]] employees. The company is primarily outsourced by other studios to free up the work load of in-house developers. They primarily work with [[Bandai Namco]], Capcom and [[Sega]], and they specialize in platformers and fighting games.

Cream the Rabbit with her chao Cheese and Blaze the Cat, who debuted in the Dimps developed ''Sonic Advance 2'' and ''Sonic Rush'' respectively, appear in ''Brawl'' and reappear in future games. The song "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Right There, Ride On}}''", also from ''Sonic Rush'', appears in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''.

Several characters, moveset elements, and the song "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Kirby|Forest/Nature Area}}''" from the Dimps developed ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' appear in this game. A new remix of "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Kirby|Forest/Nature Area}}''" appeared in {{forwiiu}}.

When {{SSB4|Ryu}} was released as [[downloadable content]] in ''Smash 4'', many elements of his appearance and moveset took cues from ''Street Fighter IV'', which Dimps developed. In ''Ultimate'', Juri Han from the updated ''Super Street Fighter IV'' appears as a spirit. {{SSBU|Ryu}} and newcomer {{SSBU|Ken}} retain elements from the previous game while also containing elements from ''Street Fighter V'', which Dimps also developed.
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==Double Eleven==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Double Eleven
|logo          = [[File:Double Eleven logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = Corporation
|headquarters  = {{flag|United Kingdom}} Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
|key_people    = Lee Hutchinson, Matt Shepcar, Mark South, Kimberly Turner
|industry      = Video games
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|parent        = 
|num_employees = 310
|website       = [https://www.double11.com/ Double Eleven]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Double Eleven (company)
}}
'''Double Eleven''' is a British video game developer and publisher based in Middlesbrough. It was founded by former {{iw|wikipedia|Rockstar Games}} developers, Lee Hutchinson and Matt Shepcar in June 2009. It is well-known for developing ports and remasters of various games, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Red Dead Redemption}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Goat Simulator}}'', in addition to developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|LittleBigPlanet PS Vita}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Rust|video game}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}'' with help of [[Mojang]]. 

In ''Ultimate'', "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|Halland/Dalarna}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Minecraft|The Arch-Illager}}''" are remixes of songs sourced from ''Minecraft Dungeons'', originally composed by Johan Johnson and Peter Hont.
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==Edelweiss==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Edelweiss
|logo          = [[File:EdelweissLogo.jpg|200px]]
|type          = Doujin
|founded       = 
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}}
|key_people    = Nal<br>Koichi
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = videogames
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 2
|website       = [http://edelweiss.skr.jp/ Edelweiss]
}}

'''Edelweiss''' is a video game development studio. Founded in 2005 by 2 men going by the aliases Nal and Koichi, they started out as simple hobbyists creating {{iw|wikipedia|Doujin soft}}, which are games meant more for fun then for profit. Their first release was ''[http://edelweiss.skr.jp/works/fairybloom/game.html Fairy Bloom]'', an action game that debuted as a physical release on December 26th, 2005, but later became available as freeware for Microsoft Windows. Their next game was ''[http://edelweiss.skr.jp/works/ethervapor/index.html Ether Vapor]'', a cinematic shoot-em-up also released as freeware for Windows on August 13th, 2007. ''Ether Vapor'' would get a remaster titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ether Vapor Remaster}}'' and ''Fairy Bloom'' would get a sequel titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fairy Bloom Freesia}}'', both releasing on August 13, 2011. These two games would be the first to be officially released outside of Japan, with both releasing on Steam in 2012. Their next game was ''{{iw|wikipedia|Astebreed}}'', a spiritual successor to ''Ether Vapor'', releasing for Windows On May 30, 2014. A definitive edition was released in 2015, which was ported to PlayStation 4 on March 19, 2015 and [[Nintendo Switch]] on November 8, 2018. This is the company's first game to be released on a home console. Also in 2014 was ''[http://edelweiss.skr.jp/works/fbue/index.html Hanasaki or Rairy Ultra Encore]'', a remake of the original ''Fairy Bloom''. Their next game was {{uvm3|Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin}}, which released on Windows, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on November 10, 2020. This is the first game Edelweiss did not self publish, with the duty taken this time by Marvelous Inc, with its subsidiary XSEED Games handling the North American release.

In ''Ultimate'', three spirits from {{uvm3|Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin}} appeared in a Spirit Board event in ''Ultimate'', those being Sakuna, Kokorowa, and Tama.
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==Eighting==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Eighting Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Eighting Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Corporation
|founded       = March 15, 1993
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Yasuhiko Kabashima<br>Tomohisa Matsunaga<br>Satoki Sato
|industry      = Video games
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 240
|website       = [https://www.8ing.co.jp/ Eighting Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Eighting
}}
'''Eighting''', formerly known as '''Raizing''', is a Japanese video game developer. Eighting is known for developing fighting games and shoot 'em up games, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloody Roar}}'' series, some ''Vs.'' series with Capcom such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Castlevania Judgment}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Kamen Rider Series}}'', and the upcoming ''DNF Duel'' alongside Arc System Works. They have also developed some games for Nintendo, such as the {{uv|Kururin}} series, ''Master of Illusion'', and ''{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin 3 Deluxe}}''.

The [[Helirin]], the main vehicle from the {{uv|Kururin}} series, appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Melee''. The Helirin appears in ''Brawl'' as an [[Assist Trophy]], where it slowly spins around the stage and its blades can push back fighters. It also appears as a trophy as well. Several Action Helirins from ''Kururin Squash'' appear as a shared trophy. These include the Helibokaan, Helibashan, Heliboboh, Helirburuun, and Helibibyuun. Kururin himself, as well as the Helibokaan, appear as stickers. In ''Ultimate'' the Helirin does not reprise its role as an Assist Trophy. However, it does appear as a support [[spirit]], with Kururin himself piloting it in the artwork.

Four tracks from ''Castlevania Judgment'' appear in ''Ultimate'' as tracks in [[Dracula's Castle]]. These include: "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Vampire Killer}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Mad Forest}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Dance of Illusions}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Dracula's Castle}}''".
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==Flagship==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Flagship Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Flagship_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Dissolved
|founded       = April 24, 1997
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Osaka, Japan
|key_people    = Yoshiki Okamoto
|industry      = Video game development
|num_employees = 
|website       = 
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Flagship (company)
}}
'''Flagship''' was a Japanese video game development company founded in 1997 by former [[Capcom]] developer Yoshiki Odamoto. The company was primarily funded by Capcom, [[Nintendo]], and [[Sega]], and a majority of their output was published by the three. They have developed entries in {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}, {{uv|Kirby}}, ''{{uvm3|Resident Evil}}'', ''Onimusha'' and ''Dino Crisis'' franchises. On June 1, 2007, Capcom folded Flagship into the main studio, effectively shutting the company down.

Content from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'', such as movesets, stickers, spirits, and music appear in ''Brawl'', ''Smash 4'', and ''Ultimate''.

Characters from the ''Oracle'' games and ''The Minish Cap'' of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series also appear as stickers and spirits in ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate.

In ''Ultimate'', Leon S. Kennedy, who debuted in ''Resident Evil 2'', appears as a spirit in the Spirit Board event [[Oust Resident Evil!]]
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==FromSoftware==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = FromSoftware, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:FromSoftware logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = November 1, 1986
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Hidetaka Miyazaki: President<br>Masanori Takeuchi: Senior Managing Director
|industry      = Video games
|num_employees = 332
|parent        = Kadokawa Corporation
|website       = [https://www.fromsoftware.jp/jp/ FromSoftware, Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = FromSoftware
}}
'''FromSoftware''' is a Japanese video game development company founded in November 1986 and a subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation. The company is best known for developing the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Armored Core}}'' games; as well as games in the "[[wikipedia:Soulslike|Soulsborne]]" subgenre, which comprise of action role-playing games of high difficulty, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Souls|series}}'' series; as well as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloodborne}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Elden Ring}}''. The company has also developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village}}'', a spinoff of the {{uv|Monster Hunter}} franchise.

In ''Ultimate'', the [[Felyne]] Mii headwear is based on the more cartoonish appearance of the main character from ''Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village''.
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==Ganbarion==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = GANBARION Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Ganbarion logo.jpg|200px]]
|type          = Corporation
|founded       = August 13, 1999
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Fukuoka, Japan
|key_people    = Chikako Yamakura
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Planning/development of home video game software
|revenue       = 10,000,000 JPY (capital)
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 93 (April 2019)
|website       = [https://www.ganbarion.co.jp/en/ GANBARION Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Ganbarion
}}
'''Ganbarion''' (stylized as '''GANBARION''') is a Japanese video game company that primarily works as a planner and developer for other companies. They are best known for developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|One Piece}}'' games with [[Bandai Namco]]; however, they also created {{uvm|Pandora's Tower}} for the Nintendo Wii, and co-developed ''{{h2|Wii Fit (universe)|Wii Fit U}}'' with Nintendo EAD.

Aeron and Elena from ''Pandora's Tower'' appear as a shared [[trophy]] in ''Smash for Wii U'' and individually as [[spirits]] in ''Ultimate''.

The [[Wii Fit Trainer]] from ''Wii Fit U'' appears as a trophy in ''Smash for Wii U'', as well, along with the music track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Wii Fit|Core Luge}}''", which returns in ''Ultimate'' alongside a new song  "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Wii Fit|Training Menu - Wii Fit U}}''".
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==Genki==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Genki Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Genki Logo.jpg|200px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = October 16, 1990 
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Hiroshi Hamagaki
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|parent        = Daikoku Denki
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://www.genki.co.jp/en/ Genki Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Genki (company)
}}
'''Genki''' is a Japanese video game developer and a subsidiary of Daikoku Denki. The company is best known for its racing games, particularly ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tokyo Xtreme Racer}}'' (''Shutokou Battle'' in Japan). They also developed a variety of other titles across multiple platforms, with one such example being the real-time strategy game {{uvm|Napoleon}} for the Game Boy Advance; while only released in Japan and France, it nonetheless is represented in ''Super Smash Bros.''

In ''Ultimate'', representing {{uvm|Napoleon}}, Alessandro Inzaghi, Napoleon's old friend and first commander, appears as a [[spirit]].
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==Genius Sonority==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Genius Sonority, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Genius Sorority logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = Heart Beat: October 1992<br>Genius Sonority: June 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Manabu Yamana
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 22
|website       = [https://www.geniussonority.co.jp/ Genius Sonority, Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Genius Sonority
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'''Genius Sonority''' is a Japanese video game development studio formed in 2001 and officially incorporated in June 2002, whose staff consists of programmers who have previously worked on the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series of video games in the now defunct '''Heart Beat Inc.'''; being ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past}}'' for the Super Famicom and PlayStation respectively. They are also known for developing {{uv|Pokémon}} spin-off games for home consoles.

Only in ''Brawl'', all Poké Ball Pokémon models are reused from the Wii game, ''Pokémon Battle Revolution''. In ''Smash 4'', Mewtwo has an [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Mewtwo|alternate costume]] whose color scheme matches Shadow Lugia, the main Pokémon from ''Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness''. The [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Mewtwo|alternate costume]] would return in ''Ultimate''.

In ''Ultimate'', Eight's [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Hero|alternate costume]] whose color scheme matches Terry, the Hero from ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest VI|Dragon Quest VI]]'' and ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest VII|Dragon Quest VII]]'' appearing in Hero's Final Smash [[Gigaslash]], and few spells from Hero's Command Selection like Magic Burst were sourced from these two games.

{{art-wikipedia|Heartbeat (company)}}
{{art-bulbapedia|Genius Sonority}}
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==Good-Feel==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Good-Feel Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Good-Feel Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = October 3, 2005
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Hyogo, Japan
|key_people    = Shigeharu Umezaki<br>Etsunobu Ebisu<br>Isono Yoshikazu
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 122 (2019)
|website       = [http://www.good-feel.co.jp/ Good-Feel Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Good-Feel
}}

'''Good-Feel''' is a Japanese video game developer that primarily works with Nintendo. The company got its start making educational video games for the Nintendo DS, but broke out into the mainstream with their first major title, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wario Land: Shake It!}}'' for the Nintendo Wii. The company has also developed ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Epic Yarn}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Woolly World}}'', their respective ports for the Nintendo 3DS, ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Crafted World}}'', ''{{iw|mariowiki|Princess Peach: Showtime!}}'', and {{uvm|Looksley's Line Up}}, as well as providing development support for ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi: Dream Team}}'' and {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}.

While ''Wario Land: Shake It!'' was still in development by the release of ''Brawl'', Wario's [[victory theme]] shares its melody with the {{iw|mariowiki|Stonecarving City}} theme from the game. According to the composer, Tomoya Tomita, the theme was composed for ''Brawl'' first and then remixed in ''Shake It!''. This track returns ''Smash for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate'' on the 
[[Gamer]] stage and, as of version 8.1.0 of ''Ultimate'', Super Smash Bros. stages.

[[Woolly World]], a stage based upon ''Yoshi's Woolly World'', appears in ''Smash for Wii U'', along with two versions of its main theme: "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Yoshi|Yoshi's Woolly World (Remix)}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Yoshi|Yoshi's Woolly World (Original)}}''". The stage does not return for ''Ultimate'', but the music tracks do. {{SSBU|Yoshi}} gains an alternate costume based upon his appearance in ''Yoshi's Crafted World'', which doubles as a fighter [[spirit]]. Yarn Yoshi and Yarn Poochy from ''Woolly World'' also appear as spirits.

The Captain and Robo-Bone from ''Mii Force'' appear as [[trophies]] in ''Smash for 3DS''. The helmets worn by the Mii Force squad members can be equipped by Mii Fighters in both ''Smash for 3DS'' and ''Smash for Wii U''. Gold Bone from ''Mii Force'', along with The Shake King and Captain Syrup as they appear in ''Wario Land: Shake It!'', Prince Fluff from ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', Peach & Stella and Swordfighter Peach from ''Princess Peach: Showtime!'', Nico Fire from ''Slot Car Rivals'', and Looksley from ''Looksley's Line Up'' all appear as spirits.

{{art-supermariowiki|Good-Feel}}
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==Google==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Google LLC
|logo          = [[File:Google.svg|200px]]
|type          = Subsidary
|founded       = September 4, 1998
|headquarters  = {{flag|USA}} 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California, U.S.
|key_people    = Sundar Pichai<br>Ruth Porat
|industry      = Internet<br>Advertising<br>Artificial intelligence
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 114,096 (Q3 2019)
|website       = [http://www.google.com Google Search]<br>[https://abc.xyz/ Alphabet, parent company]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Google
}}
'''Google''' is an American technology company owned by the technology conglomerate Alphabet. It is best known for Google Search, a popular web search engine, and Google Chrome, a cross-platform web browser. In recent years they've branched out to other industries, including the smartphone industry with the Android operating system and the gaming industry with the cloud based gaming console Google Stadia.

After the 1.1.0 update in ''Smash for Wii U'', it was possible to upload replay data to [[YouTube]]. After signing in with a Google account, users would be allowed to record and upload replay data to their YouTube and {{b|Miiverse|social network}} accounts. As of the discontinuation of Miiverse on November 8, 2017, it is no longer possible to use this service.

As of version 3.0.0 of ''Ultimate'', it is possible to upload replays to YouTube. After converting the replay data into a video, select the "Post" button. After naming the video, it will upload to the [[Smash World]] account that the uploader owns as well as an unlisted video on the official ''Super Smash Bros.'' YouTube Channel. A link will be provided on Smash World that can shared between people, saved to a playlist, or downloaded onto a PC and then uploaded to a personal YouTube channel. If the video is saved onto an SD card, it can be directly downloaded onto a PC, circumventing the previous steps.

Also in ''Ultimate'', the spirit Ando Kensaku originates from ''And-Kensaku'', a Wii game developed in collaboration with Google Japan themed around Google Search trends.
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==Grasshopper Manufacture==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Grasshopper Manufacture Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Grasshopper logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Subsidary
|founded       = March 30, 1998
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Goichi Suda
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|parent        = NetEase Games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 20 (2019)
|website       = [https://www.grasshopper.co.jp/ Grasshopper Manufacture Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Grasshopper Manufacture
}}
'''Grasshopper Manufacture''' is a Japanese video game developer founded by Goichi Suda, also known as Suda51. They are known for the {{uvm3|No More Heroes}} series and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Let It Die|video game}}''. In addition, they've developed titles for other publishers, including {{uv|Fatal Frame}}'': Mask of the Lunar Eclipse'' with Nintendo and Tecmo as well as ''{{iw|wikipedia|killer7}}'' with [[Capcom]].

"Grasshopper Manufacture Inc." is credited for the composition of "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}''". In addition, Grasshopper Manufacture's sound team helped provide the vocals for "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Wario|Mike's Song (JP)}}''", credited as "''ghm sound team''".

In ''Ultimate'', [[Travis Touchdown]], protagonist of the ''No More Heroes'' series, appears as a Mii Costume for {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} in Round 7. Later August 27, 2021, a spirit board event occured for ''No More Heroes III'' titled [[No More Heroes 3]] and would feature three spirits from the franchise. Those being Travis himself, Full-Armor Travis (Full Green Mode) and FU (Jess-Baptiste VI).
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==Grezzo==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = GREZZO Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Grezzo Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Limited
|founded       = December 2006
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Koichi Ishii
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 62 (2018)
|website       = [http://www.grezzo.co.jp/en/ GREZZO Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Grezzo
}}

'''Grezzo''' (stylized as '''GREZZO''') is a Japanese video game developer that primarily works on {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} series with Nintendo, having assisted in developing ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D}}'', ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D}}'', ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}'', and ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)}}''. They also developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Miitopia}}''{{'}}s Switch port. It was the primary developer for {{uvm|Ever Oasis}}, and also worked on the ''Flower Town'' minigame for {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}.

A few ''Zelda'' trophies in ''Smash for 3DS'' use their models from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D''. In ''Ultimate'', Totem Link and Madame Couture from ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes'' appear as spirits, as do Link and the Owl from the Nintendo Switch remake of ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Woodlands - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''" appear as music tracks, as well.

Mr. Mendel and Ms. Blossom from ''Flower Town'' appear as a shared [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS''.

From ''Ever Oasis'', the male protagonist Tethu and the water spirit Esna appear as [[spirit]]s. Two music tracks from the game, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Dawn in the Desert}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Struggle Against Chaos}}''", are available, only playing on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, and stages from non-playable universes.

{{art-zeldawiki|Grezzo}}
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==Grounding==
:''"Grounding" redirects here. For the status, see [[Buried]].''
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Grounding Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Grounding Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = 
|founded       = September 2007
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Mineko Okamura
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://www.g-rounding.com/index.php Grounding Inc.]
}}
'''Grounding''' is an independent video game developer based in Japan, primarily made up of former [[Sega]] employees. Among other downloadable titles, the company released {{uvm|Sakura Samurai|Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword}} and {{uvm|Nintendoji}} in collaboration with Nintendo.

The Sakura Samurai appears as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS'', and a remix based on the game, "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Boss 1 (Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword)}}''", plays on [[Luigi's Mansion]] in ''Smash for Wii U''. Sakura Samurai returns as a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate''.

The titular character of ''Nintendoji'', Kageshina Kurabe, appears as a collectible trophy in ''for 3DS'' and as a spirit.
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==h.a.n.d.==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = h.a.n.d. Inc.
|logo          = [[File:H.a.n.d. logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Kabushiki gaisha
|founded       = February 26, 1993
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Sapporo, Japan
|key_people    = Teruaki Matoba: Representative, president<br>Toshinori Imata: Director, vice-president
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video Games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://www.hand.co.jp/ h.a.n.d. Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = h.a.n.d.
}}
'''h.a.n.d.''', abbreviation of '''Hokkaido Artists' Network and Development''', is a Japanese video game development company that originally started as a service selling Macintosh hardware and software to universities. They are now known for collaborating with Square Enix and developing some of their IPs, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|The World Ends with You}}'', {{uv|Final Fantasy}}, and {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}}.

The [[Chocobo]] headgear in ''Smash 4'' is based on the main Chocobo character of the ''Chocobo'' sub-series, most closely resembling its appearance in ''{{iw|mdfw|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon|game}}''; the third game in the ''{{iw|mdfw|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon}}'' trilogy in which the company participated as the main developer.

{{iw|khwiki|Xion}} from ''{{iw|khwiki|Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days}}'' appears as a spirit in ''Ultimate''. Additionally, some of [[Sora]]'s voice clips are reused from ''{{iw|khwiki|Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded}}''.
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==Headstrong Games==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Headstrong Games
|logo          = [[File:Headstrong Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = 2000
|headquarters  = {{flag|England}} London, England
|key_people    = Brynley Gibson: Head of Studios<br>Mick Morris: Business Development Director<br>Travis Winstanley: Games Investment Director
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video Games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [https://www.kuju.com/ Headstrong Games]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Headstrong Games
}}
'''Headstrong Games''' was a London-based subsidiary of {{iw|wikipedia|Kuju|company}} Entertainment, known for developing the {{uv|Art Academy}} and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Battalion Wars}}'' series for Nintendo, as well as ''{{iw|wikipedia|The House of the Dead: Overkill}}'' for Sega. In 2017, Kuju decided to shift focus to contract game development and amalgamated all their resources, including Headstrong, into itself, effectively shutting down the company. The ''Art Academy'' series is Headstrong's only form of representation within the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games.

[[Vince]], the player's teacher from the ''Art Academy'' series, appears as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''Smash for Wii U''. Vince reappears as an [[Assist Trophy]], a [[spirit]], and a Mii Costume for {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}}s in ''Ultimate''. The track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Swan Lesson}}''" plays on the {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} stage in ''for Wii U'' only. The "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Swan Lesson}}''" music track returns in ''Ultimate''.
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==Hudson Soft==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Hudson Soft Co., Ltd
|logo          = [[File:Hudson Soft (logo).svg]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = May 18, 1973
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Midtown Tower, Tokyo Midtown<br>{{flag|Japan}} Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo
|key_people    = Takahashi Meijin<br>Akira Sakuma<br>Kazuhiko Uehara: President 2011‒2012
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games, (formerly) consoles
|parent        = [[Konami|Konami Digital Entertainment]]
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 421 (March 2011)
|website       = [https://www.hudson.co.jp Hudson Soft Co., Ltd]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Hudson Soft
}}

'''Hudson Soft''' was a Japanese video game publisher and developer. The company was known for the {{uv|Bomberman}}, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Adventure Island}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloody Roar}}'', and the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bonk}}'' series. They were also known for their partnership with NEC to develop video game consoles such as the {{iw|wikipedia|TurboGrafx-16}}. Hudson Soft formally partnered with Nintendo to develop the [[Mario (universe)#Mario Party series|''Mario Party'']] series all the way until 2007, with subsequent games being worked on by Nintendo subsidiary Nd Cube. In April 2011, Hudson was acquired by [[Konami]], and in March 2012 the former company ceased to exist as it dissolved into Konami Digital Entertainment. Despite this, products and services will continue to be provided under the Hudson brand through Konami.

Ballyhoo & Big Top appear as a [[trophy]] in ''Brawl''. The two and a Dice Block reappear as spirits in ''Ultimate''.

In terms of [[sticker]]s, [[Yoshi]] represents ''Mario Party 2''; Millennium Star and Snifit represent ''Mario Party 3'';  Misstar, Muskular, and Eldstar represent ''Mario Party 5''; a Bowser Space (erroneously referred to as "Bowser Coin"), Toadette, [[Toad]], Brighton, and Twila represent ''Mario Party 6''; [[Peach]] & [[Daisy]] as a group, Toad & Toadette as a group, Dry Bones, and a single Toad represent ''Mario Party 7''; and a Dice Block, Ballyhoo & Big Top, and [[Chain Chomp]] represent ''Mario Party 8''.

[[Bomberman]], the protagonist of his titular series (now owned by Konami), appears in ''Ultimate'' as an [[Assist Trophy]], a {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} costume, and a [[spirit]] as well.

{{art-supermariowiki|Hudson Soft}}
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==Id Software==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = id Software LLC
|logo          = [[File:Id Software.png|150px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = February 1, 1991
|headquarters  = {{flag|USA}} Richardson, Texas, US<br>{{flag|Germany}} Frankfurt, Germany
|key_people    = Adrian Carmack<br>John Carmack<br>Tom Hall<br>John Romero
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|parent        = Zenimax Media Ltd.
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 200+
|website       = [https://www.idsoftware.com/en-us/ idSoftware.com]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = id Software
}}

'''Id Software LLC''' (spelled '''id Software''') is an American video game publisher and developer. The origin can be traced back to the late 1980s when John Romero and Tom Hall met as employees of Softdisk. Together with Lane Roathe, another employee, that named themselves ''Ideas from the deep.'' At this time, Romero met another employee, John Carmack, who invented a way to create fluid screen scrolling on PC and created a demo that plagiarized ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' titled ''Dangerous Dave in Copyright Infringement.'' All of them ended up working on a full demo of ''Mario 3'' for PC and sent it to [[Nintendo]]. While Nintendo was impressed, they turned it down as they had no interest in putting their properties on anything but their own hardware at the time. Around this time, Scott Miller of Apogee software caught wind of these events and wanted to hire the group. He staged a guerilla recruitment process by sending several "fan" letters in rapid succession that the group discovered came from the same address. This was necessary because Softdisk screened all mail and his formal letters would have been thrown out. Romero, Hall, Carmack, and several other Softdisk employees ended up jumping ship to Apogee where they formally became id Software. They ended up developing several iconic franchises, including ''Commander Keen'', ''Wolfenstein 3-D'', ''Doom'', and ''Quake''. The development of ''Quake'' in particular was notoriously stressful due to creative differences, with Romero and Carmack having a growing animosity for each other. This resulted in Romero and other staff members leaving the company around the same time. Still, the remaining members marched on and continued to make a steady output. In 2009, id was acquired by Zenimax Media as a subsidiary, with Zenimax itself being acquired by [[Microsoft]] in 2021.

The [[Doom Slayer]] from the id developed {{uvm3|Doom}} franchise appears as a Mii costume, specifically using his design from ''Doom Eternal''.
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==indieszero==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = indieszero Corporation, Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Indieszero Logo.jpg|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = April 21, 1997
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Masanobu Suzui
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 40
|website       = [http://www.indieszero.co.jp/ indieszero Corporation, Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = indieszero
}}
'''indieszero''' is a Japanese video game development company that commonly works with Nintendo and Square Enix. Its catalog includes titles such as {{uvm|Sutte Hakkun}}, {{uv|Electroplankton}}, {{uvm|Sennen Kazoku}}, the {{uvm|Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi}} series, the {{uvm|NES Remix}} series, and {{uvm|Sushi Striker|Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido}} for Nintendo, and the ''Theatrhythm Final Fantasy'' and ''Dragon Quest'' titles, and ''Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory'' for Square Enix.

In ''Brawl'', [[Hanenbow]], a minigame from ''Electroplankton'', appears as a stage. Several stickers from ''Electroplankton'' also appear: Nanocarp, Hanenbow, Volvoice, and an image of the Hanenbow stage (Referred to as "Electroplankton"). The Hanenbow stage returns after being absent from ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. In ''Ultimate'', a Hanenbow also appears as a [[spirit]]. Additionally, the ''Electroplankton'' theme from ''Brawl'', called "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Electroplankton (Original)}}''", is now playable in [[My Music]], alongside a new track from the series, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Electroplankton (Remix)}}''" on stages from  the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

In ''Brawl'', several stickers from ''Sennen Kazoku'' appear: Cupit, Akuma, Kamisama, and the Aijou Boom no Ya. Cupit, now under the name "Cupid", from ''Sennen Kazoku'' returns as a spirit. Additionally, Hakkun from {{uvm|Sutte Hakkun}} and Musashi from {{uvm|Sushi Striker|Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido}} make their series debut as spirits.

The music track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Title Theme (NES Remix 2)}}''" appears in the [[My Music]] for the {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} stage in ''for Wii U'' only. The track return in ''Ultimate'' and plays for stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

The Chef from ''Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi'' appears as a sticker. Also, a music track called "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Shaberu! DS Cooking Navi}}''", a remix of the title screen theme from the game of the same name, appears in the [[My Music]] for [[PictoChat]]. The series returns in ''Ultimate'', now under the name "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Personal Trainer: Cooking}}''". The Chef from ''Personal Trainer: Cooking'' also returns as a spirit. 

Most of the synthetized arrangements of the ''Dragon Quest'' series' soundtrack were sourced from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Theatrhythm Dragon Quest}}'', as part of Challenger Pack 2 alongside [[Hero]].

The track "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kingdom Hearts|Dearly Beloved - Swing Version}}''" from ''{{iw|khwiki|Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory}}'' appears as a bonus track as part of Challenger Pack 11 along with [[Sora]] if a save of the game is present on the Nintendo Switch. It is playable on [[Hollow Bastion]] and stages from the "Super Smash Bros." category.
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==Interplay Entertainment==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Interplay Entertainment Corp.
|logo          = [[File:Interplay_Entertainment_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = October, 1983
|headquarters  = {{flag|United States}} Los Angeles, California
|key_people    = Brian Fargo<br>Troy Worrell<br>Jay Patel<br>Rebecca Heineman<br>Chris Wells<br>Hervé Caen
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [https://interplay.com/ Interplay Entertainment Corp.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Interplay Entertainment
}}
'''Interplay Entertainment''' is an American video game developer and publisher. Founded in 1983 as '''Interplay Productions''', the company quickly became a driving force in the industry, particularly on PC. In 2001, Titus Interactive acquired Interplay until 2005, when Titus went bankrupt and Interplay became independent once again. Interplay sold off many of its properties throughout the decade, most notably several properties were sold to Bethesda in 2007.  Interplay has been the developer and publisher of many classic franchises, including {{uvm3|Fallout}}, ''Clay Fighter'', ''Baldur's Gate'', ''Descent'', ''Earthworm Jim'', ''Icewind Dale'', ''MDK'', and ''Wasteland''. Interplay also briefly collaborated with [[Nintendo]] for PC games like ''Mario Teaches Typing'' and ''Mario's Game Gallery''.

In ''Ultimate'', [[Vault Boy]] from the ''Fallout'' series, which Interplay created and published until 2007, appears as a Mii Costume.
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==Inti Creates==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Inti Creates Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:IntiCreates_logo.png|250px]]
|type          = Kabushiki gaisha
|founded       = May, 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan
|key_people    = Takuya Aizu
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://inticreates.com/ Inti Creates]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Inti Creates
}}
'''Inti Creates''' is a Japanese game developer founded in 1996 by former [[Capcom]] employees. They have helped develop games in the {{uv|Mega Man}} series, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man Legends}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man Zero}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man ZX}}'' series, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man 9}}'', and  ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man 10}}'', as well as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gal Gun}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Azure Striker Gunvolt}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mighty No. 9}}'' series, with the lattermost co-developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Comcept}}.

In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', the first half of [[Mega Legends]] comes from Galaxy Man's Black Hole Bomb ability from ''Mega Man 9'', who would appear as his own spirit in ''Ultimate''. Additionally, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Flash in the Dark (Dr. Wily Stage 1)}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|We're Robots (Dr. Wily Stage 2)}}''" from ''Mega Man 9'' appear in ''Ultimate'', with the former directly sourced, and the latter being a remix. In ''For Wii U'', The Numetall enemy from ''Mega Man 10'' is mentioned in the Mettaur trophy (albeit under the mistranslated name "New Met"). Also in ''Ultimate'', [[Zero]]'s artwork and appearance from ''Mega Man Zero'' appears as a spirit, as well as the song "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Zero (Theme of ZERO (from Mega Man X))}}''". Finally, Model X and Model ZX from the ''Mega Man ZX'' games appear as spirits.
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==Jupiter==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Jupiter Corporation
|logo          = [[File:Jupiter_logo.png|100px]]
|type          = 
|founded       = June 11, 1992
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Kyoto, Japan
|key_people    = Makoto Nakayama
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = ¥≈500 million (2013)
|num_employees =
|website       = [https://www.jupiter.co.jp/e/ Jupiter Corporation]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Jupiter Corporation
}}
'''Jupiter Corporation''' is a Japanese video game and hardware developer. Founded in 1992, the company primarily develops for handheld titles. Their main claim to fame is the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Picross}}'' franchise, though they have also worked with [[Nintendo]], {{iw|bulbapedia|The Pokémon Company}}, [[Sega]], [[Square Enix]], and [[Disney]], as well as a few original titles. 

In ''Ultimate'', {{iw|khwiki|Axel}} and {{iw|khwiki|Naminé}}, who first appeared in the Jupiter developed ''{{iw|khwiki|Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories}}'' appear as background characters and, in the case of Axel, spirits.
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==KeysFactory==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = KeysFactory, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:KeysFactory logo.png|200px]]
|type          =
|founded       = February 5, 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Shizuoka, Japan
|key_people    = Soga Ki
|industry      = Entertainment industry
|products      = Video games, video game accessories, toys
|revenue       = ¥30,000,000 (capital)
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://www.keysfactory.co.jp/ KeysFactory, Inc.]
}}
'''KeysFactory''' is a Japanese manufacturing company primarily known for creating video game accessories; they are officially licensed to manufacture accessories for Nintendo hardware. They additionally developed the {{uvm|Thru}} series of digital games.

In ''Smash 4'', a [[trophy]] depicting three Guardians (King Prana, King Leo, and King Croco) from ''Ketzal's Corridors'' appears in ''Smash for 3DS''.
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==Koei Tecmo==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Koei Tecmo Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = July 31, 1967 (Tecmo)<br>July 25, 1978 (Koei)<br>April 1, 2009 (as Koei Tecmo)
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Yokohama, Japan
|key_people    = Yoichi Kurakawa
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://www.koeitecmo.co.jp/ Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Koei Tecmo
}}
'''Koei Tecmo''', formerly known as '''Tecmo Koei Holdings''', is a Japanese holding company that consists of several video game studios and developers. Titles that fall under the Koei Tecmo name include ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dynasty Warriors}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dead or Alive|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ninja Gaiden}}'', and {{uv|Fatal Frame}}. With Nintendo, they exclusively developed ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}'', ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity}}'', and ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem Warriors}}'', the former two being spinoffs of {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} and the third of {{uv|Fire Emblem}}, respectively. Finally, they played an instrumental part in the development of ''Fire Emblem: Three Houses''. The company is the result of a merger between Koei Co., Ltd. and Tecmo, Inc.; Tecmo originated titles such as ''Ninja Gaiden'', ''Fatal Frame'', and ''Dead or Alive'', while Koei was known for ''Samurai Warriors'' and ''Dynasty Warriors''. Koei absorbed Tecmo in 2009, and the two companies completed their merger by 2010. The company has cooperated with Nintendo to co-develop and publish games in the ''Fatal Frame'' series as well as the ''Hyrule Warriors'' series and ''Fire Emblem Warriors''.

Mayu from ''Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir'' appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS'', while Mio & Mayu Amakura from ''Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly'' appear as a shared trophy in ''Smash for Wii U'' and a shared spirit in ''Ultimate''. Also in ''Ultimate'', [[Yuri Kozukata]], the main character of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water}}'', appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] and a [[spirit]]. 

[[Samus]]' design as ''Smash 4'', as well as some of [[Ridley]]'s design elements, stages, trophies, music, and spirits from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'' appear in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' respectively. 

In ''Ultimate'' three new spirits based on ''Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity'' were added on January 8, 2021, being Impa, Master Kohga, and the Diminutive Guardian. A spirit based on ''Persona 5 Strikers'' was added on March 4, 2021, being Sophia.

[[Byleth]], the main protagonist of ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Three Houses}}'' appears as a playable character for Challenger Pack 5, with ''Three Houses'' content appearing as part of the same pack in ''Ultimate''. They are also responsible for making the in-game dialogue for Byleth's reveal trailer.<ref name="SSBURT"/>
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==Kojima Productions==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Kojima Productions Co.,Ltd
|logo          = [[File:Kojima Productions logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = April 2005
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Shinagowa, Japan
|key_people    = [[Hideo Kojima]]
|industry      = Video game Industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 80 (2019)
|website       = 
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Kojima Productions
}}
'''Kojima Productions''' is a prominent Japanese video game development studio founded in 2005 by video game designer Hideo Kojima, creator of the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series as well as the ''Lords of Shadow'' subseries for {{uv|Castlevania}}. It was established as a subsidiary of [[Konami]]. Due to restructuring in the company, as well as a falling out during production of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain}}'', Kojima Productions was closed and Kojima left Konami, canceling many projects in the process including ''{{iw|wikipedia|Silent Hills}}'', a game co-directed with {{iw|wikipedia|Guillermo del Toro}}. After the split, Kojima would make the studio independent from Konami, developing the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Death Stranding}}'' series, alongside {{iw|wikipedia|Sony Interactive Entertainment}} and famous actors like {{iw|wikipedia|Norman Reedus}}, who appears as the series protagonist. The first game was successful as it obtained multiple awards throughout 2019 and 2020, and accumulated over 10 million players exactly three years since its original release. A film adaptation of the series is also in production. Other, in production, games include ''{{iw|wikipedia|OD|video game}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Physint}}'', the latter being a successor to the ''Metal Gear'' franchise.

In ''Brawl'', [[Snake]] along with the ''Metal Gear'' series make their debut in this game, and return in ''Ultimate'' after being cut from ''Smash 4''. In addition, the FOXHOUND logo, also previously used for the Kojima Productions logo, is used as the ''Metal Gear'' [[series symbol]], before replacing it with the iconic exclamation point from the franchise in ''Ultimate''.

In ''Ultimate'', Gabriel Belmont from the ''Lords of Shadow'' subseries of ''Castlevania'' appears as a spirit. Additionally, the Vampire Killer's appearance in ''Smash'' is based on its appearance here.
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==Level-5==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Level-5 Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Level-5 logo.svg|200px]]
|type          = 
|founded       = October 1998
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Fukuoka, Japan
|key_people    = Akihiro Hino
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 300 (2020)
|website       = [https://www.level5.co.jp/ Level-5 Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Level-5 (company)
}}

'''Level-5''' is a Japanese video game developer and publisher based in Fukuoka, founded in October 1998 by Akihiro Hino after he departed from the now defunct Riverhillsoft. Starting in 2007, the company started self-publishing its games in Japan, with other companies such as Nintendo handling publishing on the relevant platforms internationally. The company is best known for their ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dark Cloud}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Professor Layton}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Inazuma Eleven}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ni no Kuni}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Yo-kai Watch}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Snack World}}'' franchises. The company has also contributed in the developments of other third-party franchises, including the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} series with ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies}}'' for the PlayStation 2 and [[Nintendo DS]] respectively.

In ''Ultimate'', [[Hero#Dragon Quest VIII|Eight]], who is an [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Hero|alternate costume]] for [[Hero#Dragon Quest XI|the Luminary]], the Luminary's alternate costume whose color matches Angelo, the Hero from ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest IX|Dragon Quest IX]]'' appearing in Hero's Final Smash [[Gigaslash]], soundtracks from ''Dragon Quest VIII'', and Psyche Up were sourced from these two games.

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==Liona Interactive==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = LIONA Interactive
|logo          = [[File:Liona_logo.png|250px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = February 3, 1997
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Masako Harada<br>Keiichi Yano<br>Takahide Hoshino<br>Takashi Murakoshi
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = ¥275,000,000 (capital)
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [https://www.inisj.co.jp/ Liona Interactive]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Liona Interactive
}}
'''LIONA Interactive''' (formerly '''iNiS''' and '''inisJ''') is a Japanese video game developer originally known for developing {{iw|wikipedia|rhythm games}}; its original name stands for "infinite noise of the inner soul". It developed the {{uvm|Ouendan}} series and ''Elite Beat Agents'' in collaboration with Nintendo, as well as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gitaroo Man}}'' series for the {{iw|wikipedia|PlayStation}} family of consoles and ''The Experience'' sub-series for Ubisoft's ''[[wikipedia:Just Dance (video game series)|Just Dance]]'' franchise. After restructuring, the company was reestablished under its current name in November 2016, and now works primarily as a producer and publisher.

In ''Brawl'', Ryuta Ippongi and Hayato Saionji, collectively the Ouendan, appear as a shared [[trophy]]. Ryuta and Hayato both appear as individual [[sticker]]s, along with Hajime Tanaka, Kai Doumeki, and Sayaka Amemiya, all representing the ''Ouendan'' series. In ''Ultimate'', Ryuta Ippongi and Sayaka Amemiya both return as [[spirit]]s, this time sharing a spot with their fellow back-up dancers: Atsushi Saitou and Ittetsu Suzuki for Ryuta (collectively the Ouendan) and Aoi Kanda and Anna Lyndhurst for Sayaka (collectively the Ouendan Cheerleaders).

From ''Elite Beat Agents'', Agent J, Agent Derrick, and Agent Morris appear as a collective Elite Beat Agents trophy in ''Brawl'', and as individual stickers alongside Commander Kahn. In ''Ultimate''. J, Derrick, and Morris all return as a collective Elite Beat Agents spirit, while the Elite Beat Divas—Starr, Foxx, and Missy—also debut as a shared spirit.
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==Marvelous==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Marvelous Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Marvelous Logo.svg|200px]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = June 25, 1997 (as Marvelous Entertainment)<br>October 1, 2011 (as Marvelous Inc.)
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Haruki Nakayama<br>Yoshiaki Matsumoto<br>Toshinori Aoki<br>Yasuhiro Wada
|industry      = Video game industry, Music industry, Anime industry
|products      = Video games, anime, albums, etc.
|revenue       = ¥20,330,000,000 (2014)
|net_income    = ¥1,882,000,000 (2014)
|num_employees = 184 (consolidated)
|website       = [https://www.marv.jp/ Marvelous Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Marvelous (company)
}}
'''Marvelous''' is a Japanese entertainment corporation with a focus on video games. Its current form is the result of a merger between Marvelous Entertainment Inc., AQ Interactive Inc., and Liveware Inc., of which Marvelous was the only remaining company. It is known for its involvement with series such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Story of Seasons}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Senran Kagura}}'', and {{uvm3|No More Heroes}}. The company has also developed {{uvm3|Daemon X Machina}} and has published {{uvm3|Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin}}.

In ''Ultimate'', [[Travis Touchdown]], the main character of the ''No More Heroes'' series, appears as a Mii Costume for Mii Swordfighters, using his appearance from ''Travis Strikes Again''. Also in ''Ultimate'', spirits from ''No More Heroes III'' have appeared in a Spirit Board event, namely [[No More Heroes 3]].

Spirits from ''Daemon X Machina'' have appeared in a Spirit Board event for ''Ultimate'', namely [[Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA]].

Finally, spirits from ''Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin'' have appeared in a Spirit Board event, namely [[Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin]].
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==Maxis==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Maxis
|logo          =[[File:Maxis-logo.svg|250px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|parent        = Electronic Arts
|founded       = 1987
|headquarters  = {{flag|US}} Redshore, California
|key_people    = Will Wright<br>Jeff Braun
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://www.ea.com/ea-studios/maxis Maxis]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Maxis
}}
'''Maxis''' is an American video game developer and a division of Electronic Arts. The studio was founded in 1987 by Will Wright and Jeff Braun, and acquired by EA in 1997. Maxis is best known for its simulation games, including the {{uv|SimCity}}, ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Sims}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Spore|2008 video game}}''.

[[Dr. Wright]], the assistant from the Super NES version of ''SimCity'', appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Melee'', an [[Assist Trophy]] since ''Brawl'', and a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate''.

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==MediaKite==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = MediaKite Distribution Inc.
|logo          = [[File:MediaKite Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = April 3, 1991
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Noriyasu Kainuma
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = ¥80,000,000 (2007)
|num_employees = 35 (2007)
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/20071011204652/http://media-kite.co.jp/ MediaKite Distribution Inc. (archive)]
}}
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'''MediaKite''' was a Japanese video game developer that went defunct on August 9, 2007. It was primarily used by other companies as an outsourced developer, creating ports of existing games like {{uvm|Yakuman|Yakuman DS}}, though it also developed some original titles, such as {{uvm|Kurikin Nano Island Story}}.

In ''Ultimate'', a bacteria (known as Kurikin) from ''Kurikin Nano Island Story'' appears as a [[spirit]].
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==MercurySteam==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Mercury Steam Entertainment S.L.
|logo          = [[File:Mercury Steam Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = 
|founded       = 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|Spain}} Madrid, Spain
|key_people    = Enric Álvarez<br>Dave Cox
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 110 (2016)
|website       = [https://www.mercurysteam.com/ Mercury Steam Entertainment S.L.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = MercurySteam
}}
'''Mercury Steam''' is a Spanish video game development company known for their contributions to modern entries in the {{uv|Castlevania}} series with the ''Castlevania: Lords of Shadow'' series and the {{uv|Metroid}} series with ''Metroid: Samus Returns'' and ''Metroid Dread''.

In ''Ultimate'', the crossguard on the Vampire Killer is taken from the Combat Cross in ''Lords of Shadow''. Gabriel Belmont, the main character of ''Lords of Shadow'', also appears as a [[spirit]].

Three music tracks from ''Metroid: Samus Returns'' appear in ''Ultimate'': Magmoor Caverns, Boss Battle 4, and End Results. The Metroid spirit and {{SSBU|Samus}}'s fighter spirit both use artwork from this game. Diggernaut is also introduced as a spirit. In addition, three spirits from ''Metroid Dread'' were introduced in the [[Spirits of Dread]] Spirit Board event, those being Samus (Metroid Dread), E.M.M.I., and a Chozo Soldier. 

{{art-metroidwiki|MercurySteam}}
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==Midway==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Midway Games Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Midway Games Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = 1958   
|headquarters  = {{flag|Usa}} Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = Increase US$219.6 million (FY 2008)
|net_income    = -US$191.0 million (FY 2008)
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/*/www.midway.com Midway Games Inc. (archive)]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Midway Games
}}
'''Midway''' (formerly '''Midway Manufacturing''' and '''Bally Midway''') was an American video game developer and publisher. Midway's franchises included ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mortal Kombat}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Rampage|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Spy Hunter}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|NBA Jam}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|NFL Blitz}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|War Gods|video game}}''. Midway also acquired the rights to video games that were originally owned by Williams Electronics and Atari Games, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Defender|1981 video game}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Joust|video game}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Robotron: 2084}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gauntlet|1985 video game}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Rush|video game series}}''. In addition, they held the North American distribution rights to the {{uv|Pac-Man}} and {{uv|Galaxian}} series, the former of which would receive a sequel developed under Midway titled ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ms. Pac-Man}}''. In February 2009, Midway Games filed in Delaware for bankruptcy. {{iw|wikipedia|Warner Bros.}} purchased most of Midway's assets (including ''Mortal Kombat''), and Midway settled with Mark Thomas to relinquish his Midway stock and debt. The U.S. District Court in Chicago dismissed a lawsuit alleging that former officers of Midway misled shareholders while selling their own stock. In 2010, the bankruptcy court dismissed claims against Redstone concerning his sale of the company to Thomas and approved Midway's plan of liquidation. Midway terminated the public registration of its securities in June 2010.

Ms. Pac-Man, a character originally created by Midway, appears as a background in the [[Pac-Land]] stage in ''Smash for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate'', using her appearance from the Japanese version of the eponymous game.
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==Mistwalker==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Mistwalker Corporation
|logo          = [[File:Mistwalker Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = 2004
|headquarters  = {{flag|US}} Honolulu, Hawaii, United States<br>{{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Hironobu Sakaguchi<br>Kensuke Tanaka<br>Nobuo Uematsu
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 15 (2017)
|website       = [http://www.mistwalkercorp.com/ Mistwalker Corporation]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Mistwalker
}}
'''Mistwalker''' is an American-Japanese video game development company founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series. The company was formed following Sakaguchi's resignation at [[Square Enix]], due to pressure in regards to ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within}}{{'}}s'' box office failure. The company primarily develops {{iw|wikipedia|role-playing game}}s, such as {{uvm|The Last Story}} and {{uvm|ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat}}, which represent the company within ''Super Smash Bros.''

The main characters of ''The Last Story'', Zael and Calista, appear as collectible [[trophies]] in ''Smash for Wii U'' and [[spirits]] in ''Ultimate''.

The protagonist of {{uvm|ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat}}, Princess Aisya, appears as a spirit in ''Ultimate''.
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==Mitchell==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Mitchell Corporation
|logo          = [[File:Mitchell Logo.gif|200px]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = February 1, 1960
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Roy Ozaki<br>Koichi Niida<br>Nishimura Shin
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/20121106050135/http://www.mitchell.jp/ Mitchell Corporation (archive)]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Mitchell Corporation
}}
'''Mitchell''' was a Japanese video game developer that primarily created {{iw|wikipedia|puzzle game}}s. Working with Nintendo, the company released {{uvm|Number Battle}} for the Nintendo DS in 2007, and a {{iw|wikipedia|DSiWare}} installment of the game in 2009. The company went defunct on November 20, 2012.

In ''Ultimate'', Hsien from ''Number Battle'' appears as a [[spirit]].
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==Monster Games==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Monster Games Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Monster_Games_logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = November, 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|United States}} Northfield, Minnesota
|key_people    = Richard Garcia
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://mgiracing.com/ Monster Games Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Monster Games
}}
'''Monster Games''' is an independent American video game developer. Founded in 1996, they primarily develop racing games and ports of action and platformer games. They have worked with [[Nintendo]] to develop games for the {{uv|Excite}} series, including ''Excite Truck'', ''Excitebots: Trick Racing'', and ''Excitebike: World Rally''. They also worked on ''Pilotwings Resort'' and alongside [[Retro Studios]] and [[Monolith Soft]] to co-develop games in the {{uv|Donkey Kong}} and {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}} series.

Boulder from ''Excite Truck'', as well as several other playable vehicles in the form of stickers and the main theme from ''Excite Truck'' appear in ''Brawl''. Beetle from ''Excitebots'' appears in ''Ultimate'' as a trophy.

[[Pilotwings]] from {{forwiiu}} features the Plane from the Monster Games developed ''Pilotwings Resort''. The plane also appears as a trophy, and ''Turbo Jet'' and ''Pedal Glider'' appear as music tracks. The plane reappears in ''Ultimate'' as a spirit.

The Snomads Pointy Tuck, Fish Poker Pops, Pompy, the Presumptuous, and the Snomad Ship from ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'', which Monster Games co-developed alongside Retro Studios, appear in {{forwiiu}} as trophies. ''Mangrove Cove'' and ''Swinger Flinger'' also appear as music tracks. Lord Fredrik returns as a spirit in ''Ultimate''.
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==Muu Muu==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = muumuu co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Muu Muu Logo.png|200px]]
|type          =
|founded       =
|headquarters  =
|key_people    =
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games, mobile apps
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://www.muumuu.com/index.html muumuu co., Ltd.]
}}
'''Muu Muu''' (stylized as '''muumuu''') is a Japanese developer of video games and mobile apps, using a distinct hand-drawn artstyle. Collaborating with Nintendo, they released {{uvm|Make 10: A Journey of Numbers}} for the Nintendo DS in 2007 and {{uvm|Tsukutte Utau: Saru Band}} for the DSiWare service in 2010.

In ''Ultimate'', Num Diddly, the player's guide from ''Make 10: A Journey of Numbers'', appears as a [[spirit]].

Prince Saruno, the main character of ''Tsukutte Utau: Saru Band'', also appears as a spirit in ''Ultimate''.
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==Nazca Corporation==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Nazca Corporation
|logo          = [[File:Nazca_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = May 1994
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Osaka, Japan
|key_people    = Kenzo Tsujimoto<br>Yoshihiko Kodo
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = 
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Nazca Corporation
}}
'''Nazca Corporation''' was a Japanese video game developer that primarily developed arcade games. Founded by Kenzo Tsujimoto and several former {{iw|wikipedia|Irem}} employees who were disgruntled by the inactivity at the company. They made a working relationship with [[SNK]] and developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Neo Turf Masters}}'' and ''{{uvm3|Metal Slug}}'' for the Neo Geo family of consoles. SNK then absorbed the company at some point in 1996, retiring the brand, though the team continued on and developed ''Metal Slug 2'', ''Metal Slug X'' and ''Metal Slug 3''. The team disbanded in 2001 when SNK went bankrupt.

In ''Ultimate'', five music tracks from the first three ''Metal Slug'' games are playable on the ''King of Fighters Stadium'' stage: "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Main Theme of Metal Slug - METAL SLUG}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Assault Theme - METAL SLUG 1-3}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Final Attack - METAL SLUG 1-6}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Judgment - METAL SLUG 2}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Blue Water Fangs (The Island of Dr. Moreau) - METAL SLUG 3}}''".
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==NDcube==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = NDcube Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:NDCube Logo.svg|200px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = March 1, 2000
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Hidetoshi Endo<br>Shuichiro Nishiya
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|parent        = Nintendo
|website       = [https://www.ndcube.co.jp/ NDCube Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = NDcube
}}

'''NDcube''' is a first-party video game developer fully owned by Nintendo. The company primarily develops party video games, in particular taking over the ''[[Mario Party]]'' series from Hudson Soft starting with ''Mario Party 9''. It also developed the ''{{h2|Mii (universe)|Wii Party}}'' series, ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics}}''.

"''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Minigame Theme (Mario Party 9)}}''" from ''Mario Party 9'' appears as a music track in ''Smash for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate''. In addition, two tracks from ''Mario Party: Island Tour'' appear in ''Ultimate'', those being "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Title Theme - Mario Party: Island Tour}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Rocket Road}}''". A Dice Block and River Survival also appear in the same game as [[spirit]]s to represent ''Super Mario Party''.
The song "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Final Results - Wii Party U}}''" appears in ''Smash for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate'', and a spirit of Party Phil appears in the latter as well.

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==Next Level Games==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Next Level Games, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Next Level Games Logo.svg|200px]]
|type          = Subsidary
|founded       = October, 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|Canada}} Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
|key_people    = Douglas Tronsgard (CEO)
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|num_employees = 98
|parent        = Nintendo
|website       = [http://www.nextlevelgames.com/ Next Level Games]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Next Level Games
}}
{{art-supermariowiki|Next Level Games}}
'''Next Level Games''' is a Canadian video game developer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They were originally an independent developer that worked closely with [[Nintendo]], developing titles such as the ''[[Mario (universe)#Mario Strikers series|Mario Strikers]]'' series, the ''Luigi's Mansion'' series, {{uv|Punch-Out!!}} for the Nintendo Wii, and ''{{h2|Metroid (universe)|Metroid Prime: Federation Force}}''. On January 5th, 2021, it was announced that Next Level Games would be acquired by Nintendo by March 1st, essentially converting them into a first party subsidiary. 

The [[Soccer Ball]] item is inspired by the ''Mario Strikers'' series, including its tendency to catch on fire. The Striker Mario, Striker Daisy, and Kritter (Goalie) [[trophies]] in ''Brawl'' are taken directly from ''Mario Strikers Charged''. Several [[sticker]]s are taken from the series, as well. Waluigi and Petey Piranha's depictions from the ''Mario Strikers'' series appear as spirits in ''Ultimate''.

[[Little Mac]] makes his debut as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' using his design from the rebooted Nintendo Wii installment. [[Doc Louis]] also appears as part of his taunts (voice only) and victory animations, with his [[voice actor]] Riley Inge reprising the role. The [[Boxing Ring]] stage is based on the game's aesthetics and design. Several trophies use models directly from the game, in addition to the music tracks "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Minor Circuit (Original)}}''", "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Punch-Out!!|World Circuit Theme}}''", and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Title (Punch-Out!!)}}''". All ''Punch-Out!!'' spirits in ''Ultimate'' use artwork from the Wii installment.

[[Luigi]]'s [[Final Smash]] in ''Smash 4'', the [[Poltergust 5000]], is based on the updated Poltergust model from ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'', which was developed by Next Level Games. It also appears as a trophy in ''Smash for 3DS'', along with ghosts from the game and the Polterpup. The tracks "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Luigi's Mansion Series Medley}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|On the Hunt -Gloomy Manor ver.- (Instrumental)}}''" are based on songs from the game. Luigi's Final Smash is replaced in ''Ultimate'' with the [[Poltergust G-00]] from ''Luigi's Mansion 3'', which was not yet released at the time of ''Ultimate''{{'}}s debut. Luigi also uses the Poltergust G-00 for his grab and throws. Polterpup and the Poltergust 5000 appear as spirits. King Boo and Professor E. Gadd's depictions from ''Dark Moon'' also appear as spirits.

A Mech from ''Metroid Prime: Federation Force'' appears as a spirit in ''Ultimate'', and the music track "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Main Theme - Metroid Prime: Federation Force}}''" is taken directly from this game.
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==Noise==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Noise Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Noise Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = September 2, 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Nishigotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Shigeo Sasaki<br>Kouji Kenjou
|industry      = Computer and video game industry
|products      = Video games and mobile apps
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 25 (April 2016)
|website       = [http://www.noise-games.com/ Noise Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Noise (video game company)
}}
'''Noise''' (stylized as '''NOISE''') is a second-party game developer partially owned by Nintendo. They are best known for developing the {{uv|Custom Robo}} games, which have received consistent representation through the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

[[Ray Mk III]] from ''Custom Robo Arena'', the successor to Ray Mk II, appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''Brawl''. Ray Mk III does not reprise its role as an Assist Trophy in ''Ultimate'', but it does appear as an enhanceable [[spirit]] of Ray Mk II and a Mii Costume for {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}s. Three Robos from ''Custom Robo V2'', Ray Mk II, Bayonette, and Annie, appear as collectible [[trophies]] in ''Melee''. Three trophies from the series appear in ''Brawl'': Ray Mk III, Jameson & A.I.R.S., and a collective trophy for various robos throughout the series. In terms of [[sticker]]s, Ray represents ''Custom Robo'',  Annie represents ''Custom Robo V2'', a Robo Cube, Seal Head, Rakensen, and Ray 01 represent ''Battle Revolution'', and Ray Mk III (mislabeled as "Ray MKIII") represents ''Arena''. Ray Mk II and Bayonette return as spirits in ''Ultimate'', along with a newcomer to the series Flare.

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==noisycroak==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Noisycroak Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Noisycroak logo.svg|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Kabushiki gaisha
|founded       = April 1, 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Hideki Sakamoto (Representative Director)<br>Hiroyoshi Kato (Executive Officer)<br>Ken Inaoka (Fukuoka Branch Manager & Producer)<br>Masataka Saito (Sound Designer)
|industry      = Music industry
|products      = Albums, composition
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://www.noisycroak.co.jp/ Noisycroak Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = 
|interwikiname = 
|interwikipage = 
}}
'''noisycroak''' is a sound production company specialized in video games founded in 1996 by musician {{iw|wikipedia|Hideki Sakamoto}}. The company provided songs to many video game franchise since its inauguration, such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Like a Dragon|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|AI: The Somnium Files}}'', ''{{iw|mdfw|Mystery Dungeon}}'' series, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night}}'', and more. They have also participated in [[Konami]]'s music division, {{iw|wikipedia|Bemani}}, with ''{{iw|wikipedia|DanceDanceRevolution}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|GuitarFreaks and DrumMania}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|jubeat}}''.

Since ''Smash 4'', the company has participated in arranging tracks with Hideki Sakamoto in ''Smash 4'', and later Yasushi Asada and Keisuke Ito in ''Ultimate''. The company is also listed in the credits for both games under "Music & Voice Cooperation". Additionally, Sakamoto was responsible on composing ''Ultimate''{{'}}s main theme, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Lifelight}}''", along with providing singer Erina Koga for the Japanese version.

Outside of composers contributing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, tracks composed or arranged by members of the company for other video game franchises were featured in ''Ultimate'', like arrangements sourced from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Castlevania Judgment}}'' in the {{uv|Castlevania}} franchise.
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==omiyasoft==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = omiyasoft Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Omiyasoft Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Limited
|founded       = January 1993
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Saitama, Japan
|key_people    =
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [https://www.omiyasoft.com/ omiyasoft Co., Ltd.]
}}
'''omiyasoft''' is a Japanese video game developer best known for creating the {{uvm3|Culdcept}} series.

The character Goligan appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS''. A remix of the title theme from the first 3DS installment, known simply as "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Culdcept}}''", plays on the [[Boxing Ring]] stage in ''Smash for Wii U''. In ''Ultimate'', Goligan returns as a [[spirit]], along with Culdra, the goddess and mascot of the series, and Allen, the main protagonist of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Culdcept Revolt}}''. The "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Culdcept}}''" track returns, as well as two tracks from ''Culdcept Revolt'': "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Revolt -Striving for Hope-}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Worthy Rival Battle}}''". All three tracks only play on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
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==Pagodawest==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = PagodaWest Games LLC
|logo          = [[File:Pagodawest logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = September 2011
|headquarters  = {{flag|United States}} Portland, Oregan, United States
|key_people    = CEO: Jared Kasl<br>Tom Fry
|industry      = Video Games
|num_employees = 5 (June 2021)
|website       = [https://pagodawestgames.com/ PagodaWest Games]
}}
'''Pagodawest''' is an indie video game development team founded by Jared Kasl and Tom Fry. They specialize in games made for {{iw|wikipedia|iOS}} and {{iw|wikipedia|Android|operating system}} devices. They are also well known for co-developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Mania}}'' alongside {{iw|wikipedia|Christian Whitehead}} and indie studio, Headcannon.

In ''Ultimate'', "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Lights, Camera, Action! (Studiopolis Zone Act 1)}}''", ripped directly from ''Sonic Mania'', appears and plays on stages from the "Sonic the Hedgehog" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." series. Portuguese composer Tee Lopes is also credited in the staff roll by name for ''Ultimate''.
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==Param==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Param
|logo          = [[File:Param Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Takao Kurebayashi, Kazutoshi Iida, and Yana
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|parent        = Marigul Management
|website       =
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Param (company)
}}
'''Param''' was a Japanese video game developer which is known for only developing a single game, {{uvm|Doshin the Giant}} for the 64DD and GameCube, as well as its 64DD expansion ''Kyojin no Doshin Kaihō Sensen Chibikko Chikko Daishūgō''. In May, 2003, Marigul Management went into liquidation and its subsidiaries were either sold off or shut down. Param was one of the casualties of this liquidation.

In ''Melee'', ''Doshin the Giant'' is represented via two [[trophies]], both being the forms that the Giant can take, Love Giant (Doshin) and Hate Giant (Jashin) (with the former holding an islander in his hands).
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==ParityBit==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = ParityBit Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:ParityBit logo.png|200px]]
|type          =
|founded       =
|headquarters  =
|key_people    =
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|parent        = 
|website       =
}}
'''ParityBit''' is a Japanese video game developer that primarily creates sports video games like the ''Derby Stallion'' series, though not much else is known about them. They developed the {{uvm|Calciobit}} series with Nintendo, which is their sole representation in ''Smash''.

A [[trophy]] for ''Nintendo Pocket Football Club'', depicting two Blue Team soccer players, three Red Team soccer players, and a referee, appears in ''Smash for 3DS'' under the name "Athletes" in North America and "Football Players" in PAL regions. A single Pocket Football Player returns in ''Ultimate'' as a [[spirit]].
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==Plato==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = PLATO CORPORATION
|logo          = [[File:Plato Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = May 31, 1987
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Asakura Kosuke: President
|industry      = Entertainment
|products      = Video games, mobile apps
|revenue       = ¥38,000,000 (capital)
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 10
|website       = [https://www.plato-web.com PLATO CORPORATION]
}}
'''Plato''' (stylized as '''PLATO CORPORATION''') is a video game and mobile app developer. Plato is best known for their involvement in the development—as well as publishing in Japan—of a handful of Nintendo DS titles, being {{uvm|English Training}} and the Japan-exclusive ''Sing & Play DS Guitar "M-06"'', later reworked by Plato and localized by [[Ubisoft]] to other regions as ''Jam Sessions''.

In ''Brawl'', Dzuke-chan, the host of the Japanese version of ''English Training'', appears as a [[sticker]].
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==Prope==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = PROPE Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:PROPE Ltd..png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = May 23, 2006
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Yuji Naka
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Software planning and development
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://www.prope.jp/ PROPE Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Prope
}}
'''Prope''' (stylized as '''PROPE''') is an independent Japanese developer founded by Yuji Naka, a former employee of [[Sega]]. Known primarily for developing casual video games targeted at a general demographic as well as ''{{iw|Wikipedia|Rodea the Sky Soldier}}'', they also assisted in developing the ''Monster Manor'' and ''Ultimate Angler'' minigames for {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}. Following Naka's arrest on accounts of insider trading in 2022, the company has effectively shut down.

Iris Archwell and the Demon King Arzodius from ''Monster Manor'' appear as [[trophies]] in ''Smash for 3DS'' and spirits in ''Ultimate'', with Coraline from ''Ultimate Angler'', Shinobu from ''Ninja Launcher'', and Crispin from ''Feed Mii''.
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==Q-Games==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Q-Games
|logo          = [[File:Q-Games logo.jpg|200px]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = August 9, 2001
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Kyoto, Japan
|key_people    = Dylan Cuthbert<br>Kenkichi Shimooka
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://www.q-games.com/ Q-Games]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Q-Games
}}
'''Q-Games''' is a Japanese development company formed by Dylan Cuthbert, a former developer for Argonaut Games, who assisted Nintendo in the 3D graphics technology used in developing {{uvm|X}} and {{uv|Star Fox}}. They are known for developing the {{iw|wikipedia|Pixeljunk}} series, as well as successors to the ''Star Fox'' series, such as ''Star Fox Command'' and ''Star Fox 64 3D'', as well as ''X-Scape'' for DSiWare.

The ''Star Fox'' characters in ''Brawl'' are partially based upon their designs from ''Star Fox Command'', combined with their designs from ''Star Fox Assault''. A [[trophy]], Falco (Command), and several [[sticker]]s also represent the game. The latter half of "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Star Fox|Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream}}''" in ''Smash 4'' is taken from ''Star Fox Command''. Also in ''Smash 4'', the ''Star Fox'' characters are now based upon their designs from ''Star Fox 64 3D'', including Falco's voice actor, Mark Lund. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Star Fox|Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream}}''" returns in ''Ultimate''. Dash Bowman from ''Star Fox Command'' and Andross from ''Star Fox 64 3D'' appear as [[spirit]]s.

The track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Scene (X-Scape)}}''" in ''Smash 4'' is taken from ''X-Scape''. The "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Tunnel Scene - X-Scape}}''" track also returns in ''Ultimate''.

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==Racjin==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Racjin Co. Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Racjin_Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Limited
|founded       = 1995 (as Racdym)<br>2000 (as Racjin)
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Osaka, Japan
|key_people    = Tetsuo Nakano
|industry      = Entertainment
|products      = Video games, mobile games, pachinko games, music production 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://www.racjin.co.jp/en/ Racjin Co. Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Racjin
}}
'''Racjin''' (formerly '''Racdym''') is a japanese multimedia company that specializes in video games, pachislot systems, and music production. Originally founded in 1995, the company changed it's name in 2000 to make their name easier to pronounce for native Japanese speakers.

The company is best known for developing several {{uv|Bomberman}} titles, the ''Snowboard Kids'' series, and several titles based on properties from {{iw|wikipedia|Weekly Shonen Jump}}. They have also helped [[Nintendo]] and [[Sega]] with the ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' series.

In ''Ultimate'', Princess Aisya from {{uvm|ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat}}, which Racjin co-developed alongside Mistwalker, appears as a spirit.

Also in ''Ultimate'', the spirit artwork for Silver the Hedgehog is sourced from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games|Wii}}''.

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==Red Entertainment==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Red Entertainment
|logo          = [[File:Red Entertainment Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = 1976 (as the Red Company)<br>December 4, 2000 (as Red Entertainment)
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Ohji Hiroi
|industry      = Entertainment
|products      = Video games, mobile games, pachinko games, animation, etc. 
|revenue       = ¥105,969,632 (capital)
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://www.red-entertainment.co.jp/english/ Red Entertainment]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Red Entertainment
}}
'''Red Entertainment''' (formerly known as the '''Red Company''') is a Japanese entertainment company that primarily focuses on video games. They are best known for creating the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sakura Wars}}'' franchise with [[Sega]], as well as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bonk|series}}'' series for the {{iw|wikipedia|TurboGrafx-16}} and the {{uvm|Fossil Fighters}} series, as well as {{uvm|Project Hacker|Project Hacker: Kakusei}}, with Nintendo.

A collective trophy of Jura, Tria, and Nibbles from ''Fossil Fighters: Frontier'' appear as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''Smash for 3DS'', with Nibbles returning as a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate'' alongside a T-Rex from the original ''Fossil Fighters''. In addition, the "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Battle Start - Fossil Fighters: Frontier}}''" theme from ''Fossil Fighters: Frontier'' is added, only playing on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, stages from non-playable universes, and, as of 8.1.0, stages under the ''Super Smash Bros.'' categories.

Satoru Amatsubo, the main protagonist of ''Project Hacker: Kakusei'', appears as a spirit.
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==Sandlot==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Sandlot
|logo          = [[File:Sandlot Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = March 12, 2001
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Shiro Kuroda
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://www.sandlot.jp/ Sandlot]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Sandlot (company)
}}
'''Sandlot''' (stylized as '''SANDLOT''') is a Japanese video game developer known for creating titles with unusual control schemes. Working with Nintendo, the company developed {{uvm|Chōsōjū Mecha MG}} for the Nintendo DS and {{uvm|Zangeki no Reginleiv}} for the Nintendo Wii, both of which are represented in ''Super Smash Bros.''

Warrior Mech Gauss, HM Mech Rosa, and Musketeer Daltania appear as both collectible [[trophies]] and [[sticker]]s in ''Brawl'', while Ningyou Kouchuu Viigaru appears solely as a sticker. The music track "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}''" is remixed from ''Chōsōjū Mecha MG'', playing on the [[Norfair]] stage. "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}''" returns in ''Smash for Wii U'', once again playing on the Norfair stage. Warrior Mech Gauss returns as a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate''. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Marionation Gear}}''" once again returns, now only playing on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros. categories..

Frey and Freya, the main characters from ''Zangeki no Reginleiv'', appear as individual trophies in ''for Wii U''. Frey and Freya return as a shared spirit in ''Ultimate''.

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==Saru Brunei==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Saru Brunei Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Saru Brunei Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Gento Matsumoto
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       =
}}
'''Saru Brunei''' (credited in ''Ultimate'' as '''Sarubrunei''') was a Japanese video game developer that worked in collaboration with Nintendo to create {{uvm|Cubivore|Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest}}. The company became defunct after the liquidation of Marigul Management in May of 2003.

A creature named Alpha from ''Cubivore'' appears as a [[trophy]] in ''Melee''. As the game was still in development, it is credited as a "Future Release". A pig from ''Cubivore'' appears as a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate''.
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==SFB Games==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = SFB Games Limited
|logo          = [[File:SFB Games Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = September 2, 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|England}} London, England
|key_people    = Tom Vian<br>Adam Vian
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://www.sfbgames.com/ SFB Games Limited]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = SFB Games
}}
'''SFB Games''' is an independent video game developer based in London, England. Notably, it was originally named '''Super Flash Bros.''' after the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series. As its name implies, the company was originally started by two brothers, Tom and Adam Vian, developing games in {{iw|wikipedia|Adobe Flash}}; after incorporating, the studio went on to create {{uvm|Snipperclips}} for the [[Nintendo Switch]].

In ''Ultimate'', Snip and Clip, the main characters of ''Snipperclips'', appear as a shared [[spirit]]. Additionally, the music track "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Noisy Notebook}}''" is remixed from the same game.
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==Shift==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Shift
|logo          = [[File:Shift Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = April 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Kanagawa, Japan
|key_people    = Yuichi Sugiyama
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 66
|website       = [http://shift.gr.jp/ Shift]
}}
'''Shift''' (stylized as '''shift''') is an independent Japanese video game developer. Though they primarily develop titles for the {{iw|wikipedia|PlayStation}} family of consoles, they also developed {{uvm|And-Kensaku}}, a party game for the [[Nintendo Wii]].

In ''Ultimate'', Ando Kensaku, the host of ''And-Kensaku'', appears as a [[spirit]].
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==Shueisha==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Shueisha Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Shūeisha logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Kabushiki gaisha
|founded       = 1925
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Marue Horiuchi
|industry      = Publishing
|products      = Magazines, manga, picture books, light novels, educational books, reference books, and other books
|revenue       = ¥28.97 billion (2014)
|net_income    = ¥37.56 billion (2016)
|num_employees = 757 (2019)
|parent        = 
|website       = [https://www.shueisha.co.jp/ Shueisha Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Shueisha
}}
'''Shueisha''' is a Japanese company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The company was established in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year, Shueisha became a separate, independent company. Manga magazines published by Shueisha include the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Jump|magazine line}}'' magazine line, which includes shonen magazines ''{{iw|wikipedia|Weekly Shōnen Jump}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Jump SQ}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|V Jump}}'', and seinen magazines ''{{iw|wikipedia|Weekly Young Jump}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Grand Jump}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ultra Jump}}''. They also publish other magazines, including ''{{iw|wikipedia|Non-no}}''. Shueisha, along with Shogakukan, owns Viz Media, which publishes manga from both companies in North America.

In ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', '''Shogakukan-Shueisha Production''', a production company co-owned by Shueisha, is listed in the credits under "Music and Voice Cooperation".

In ''Ultimate'', Karin from the {{uv|Street Fighter}} series, who originated from the Shueisha published manga, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Street Fighter: Sakura Ganbaru!}}'', appears as a [[spirit]].

[[Hero]]'s Final Smash [[Gigaslash]] originated from the manga ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai}}'', published in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', and previously translated as Gigabreak, before making its video game debut in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation}}''. Additionally, explained during the ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Hero"}}'' video, some of Hero's animations were inspired by mangaka artist {{iw|wikipedia|Akira Toriyama}}, famous for working on the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Ball}}'' franchise and as character designer for the {{uv|Dragon Quest}} franchise, which some of his works were published by the company—Toriyama himself appears in ''Ultimate''{{'}}s credits. Furthermore, in one of Sakurai's YouTube videos "Assigning Animations", he confirmed that some of Hero's animations that were similar to Toriyama's combat animation were removed or altered to fit with the Luminary's model instead of Erdrick's, as the main costume was swapped to the former during development.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1571416233479585792 |title=桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai on Twitter |date=September 18, 2022 |accessdate=September 18, 2022 |work=Twitter}}</ref>

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==Silicon Knights==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Silicon Knights
|logo          = [[File:Silicon Knights Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = 1992
|headquarters  = {{flag|Canada}} Ontario, Canada
|key_people    = Denis Dyack<br>Michael Mays
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/20140211220537/http://www.siliconknights.com/ Silicon Knights (archive)]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Silicon Knights
}}
'''Silicon Knights''' was a video game development company based in Ontario, Canada. They are best known for creating the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Legacy of Kain}}'' series of games and the psychological horror game ''Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem'', the latter of which was developed in partnership with Nintendo; together with [[Konami]], they also developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes}}'', a remake of ''[[Metal Gear Solid]]''. Following a failed legal battle with {{iw|wikipedia|Epic Games}} over unauthorized use of the {{iw|wikipedia|Unreal Engine}} for nearly ten years, thus forcing all unsold copies of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Too Human}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|X-Men Destiny}}'' to be destroyed, Silicon Knights filed for bankruptcy on May 16, 2014. Regardless, ''Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem'' receives representation in ''Super Smash Bros.'' due to Nintendo owning the game's copyright.

In ''Brawl'', ''Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes'' is mentioned in the origins section for [[Snake]], [[Gray Fox]], [[Cardboard Box]], and Metal Gear RAY's trophies when mentioning their other appearances.

In ''Ultimate'', Alexandra Roivas, the main protagonist of ''Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem'', appears as a [[spirit]].
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==Skip==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = skip Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Skip Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Limited
|founded       = July 2000
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Hiroshi Suzuki<br>Kenichi Nishi<br>Keita Eto
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 34
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200105040412/http://skiptokyo.com/ skip Ltd. (archive)]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Skip Ltd.
}}
'''Skip''' (stylized as '''skip''') is a Japanese video game development company that works closely with Nintendo. They have most notably created the {{uvm|Chibi-Robo!}} series and {{uvm|Captain Rainbow}}, as well as {{uvm|GiFTPiA}} and the {{uvm|bit Generations}}/''{{iw|wikipedia|Art Style}}'' anthologies.

[[Chibi-Robo]] appears as a collectible [[trophy]], along with his motivator, Telly. Several characters from the series also appear as [[sticker]]s: Chibi-Robo (one in a stationary pose and one running), Telly, and Papa represent the original ''Chibi-Robo!'', while Chibi-Robo and a Free Ranger represent the sequel ''Chibi-Robo!: Park Patrol''. Chibi-Robo and a Chibi-Tot as they appear in ''Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder'' appear as a shared trophy in ''Smash for 3DS''. A costume based on Chibi-Robo is available for {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}s in ''Ultimate''. Chibi-Robo, who can be enhanced into Super Chibi-Robo, Telly, and a Chibi-Tot all return as [[spirit]]s, alongside a newcomer to the series, Drake Redcrest.

The logos for 5 out of the 7 games of the ''bit Generations'' series, referred to as "''Digiluxe''" in-game, appear as stickers in ''Brawl''. The games include ''Orbiter'', ''Chromatron'', ''Boundish'', ''Digidrive'', and ''Rotohex''.

Captain Rainbow from the eponymous game, as well as the obese version of [[Little Mac]], appear as trophies in ''Smash for Wii U''. A music track called "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Tomorrow's Passion}}''" appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' as a track for the [[Boxing Ring]] stage. Captain Rainbow returns as a spirit in ''Ultimate'', as well as his real identity, Nick. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tomorrow's Passion}}''" returns, now only playing on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, and stages from non-playable universes.

Mappo, the robot police chief from {{uvm|GiFTPiA}}, appears as a spirit.
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==Softnica==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Softnica
|logo          = [[File:Softnica Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type             
|founded       =
|headquarters  =
|key_people    =
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [http://www.softnica.com/index.html Softnica]
}}
'''Softnica''' (formerly '''Pax Softnica''') is a Japanese video game developer that formerly worked with Nintendo. Aside from providing development support for ''[[EarthBound Beginnings]]'', ''[[EarthBound]]'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Pokémon Snap}}'', they also developed {{uvm|Shin Onigashima}}, {{uvm|Yūyūki}}, {{uvm|Mole Mania}}, and {{uvm|Hajimari no Mori}}. They currently work as an independent company.

Donbe and Hikari, the main characters of ''Shin Onigashima'', appear as a [[trophy]]. Donbe returns as an individual [[sticker]] in ''Brawl'', and the track "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Shin Onigashima}}''" is available on [[Summit]]. Only the track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Shin Onigashima Medley}}''" returns in ''Smash for Wii U'', it is available on [[Boxing Ring]]. Donbe and Hikari return in ''Ultimate'' as a shared [[spirit]] and can be enhanced into their older selves from the game's second disk. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Shin Onigashima Medley}}''" also returns.

In ''Ultimate'', Goku and Chao, the main characters of ''Yūyūki'', debut as a shared spirit, along with the music track "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Yūyūki Medley}}''".

In ''Ultimate'', Muddy Mole, the main protagonist of ''Mole Mania'', appears as a spirit.

In ''Ultimate'', Komurasaki from ''Hajimari no Mori'', referred to as "Girl from Hajimari no Mori", appears as a spirit.
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==Spike Chunsoft==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Spike Chunsoft Logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = Chunsoft: April 9, 1984<br>Spike: October 18, 1991<br>Merger: April 1, 2012
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = {{iw|wikipedia|Koichi Nakamura}}: Founder<br>Mitsutoshi Sakurai: CEO<br>{{iw|wikipedia|Shin-ichiro Tomie}}: Writer<br>Kojiro Nakajima: Composer<br>Tokihiro Naito (Former employee)<br>{{iw|wikipedia|Kazutaka Kodaka}} (Former employee)
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = ¥480.9 million (capital, 2021)<ref name="sc_revenue">{{cite web|url=https://gamebiz.jp/news/300402|date=July 13, 2021|title=スパイク・チュンソフト、21年3月期の決算は最終利益が183％増の6億7200万円…『ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 救助隊DX』が貢献|publisher=gamebiz|language=ja|accessdate=August 6, 2021}}</ref>
|net_income    = ¥672.2 million (2021)<ref name="sc_revenue"/>
|num_employees = 200 (2016)
|parent        = Kadokawa Corporation
|website       = [http://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/ Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Spike Chunsoft
}}

'''Spike Chunsoft''' is a Japanese video game development studio best known for creating the ''{{iw|mdfw|Mystery Dungeon}}'' series. The company is the result of a merger between Chunsoft Co., Ltd.—founded by {{uv|Dragon Quest}} programmer {{iw|wikipedia|Koichi Nakamura}}, the company who developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Portopia Serial Murder Case}}'', the early ''Dragon Quest'' titles, ''Sound Novel'' games, ''Mystery Dungeon'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Zero Escape}}'' series—and Spike Co., Ltd.—who developed the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Danganronpa}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fire Pro Wrestling}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi}}'' series. The company has previously collaborated with Sega for publishing some of their games in the 2000's, including the critically acclaimed game ''{{iw|wikipedia|428: Shibuya Scramble}}''. The company also provides development support to other companies: they assisted with Nintendo for ''{{iw|wikipedia|Wii Play Motion}}'' and the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Warrior's Way}}'' minigame for {{uv|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}, collaborated with Red Entertainment for the development of {{uvm|Fossil Fighters|Fossil Fighters: Frontier}}, Sega for the development of the 3DS version of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games}}'', and Bandai Namco for games related to the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Weekly Shōnen Jump}}'' set of mangas, like ''{{iw|wikipedia|Jump Force}}''. Spike Chunsoft also publishes western games in Japan, one being the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Crypt of the NecroDancer}}'' series, including the {{uv|Zelda}} themed ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda}}''. Prior to the merging with Spike, Chunsoft originally developed the early ''Dragon Quest'' titles up to ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride}}'' for the NES and Super Famicom respectively. The ''[[List of minor third-party universes#Dependent universes|Mystery Dungeon]]'' series also appears as a dependent universe in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, in that case depending in the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} universe.

The [[Chocobo]] headgear in ''Smash 4'' is based on the main Chocobo character of the ''Chocobo'' series, most closely resembling its appearance in ''{{iw|mdfw|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon|game}}''; the third game in the ''{{iw|mdfw|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon}}'' trilogy. The headgear returns in ''Ultimate'' and is updated to its latest appearance, being ''{{iw|mdfw|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!}}'', the remake of ''Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon''.

In both versions of ''Smash 4'', Wentworth and Emperor Fynalle from ''Warrior's Way'' appear as [[trophies]], while a collective trophy of Jura, Tria, and Nibbles from ''Fossil Fighters: Frontier'' appears exclusively in ''for 3DS''. In ''Ultimate'', Nibbles from ''Fossil Fighters: Frontier'' returns as a [[spirit]]. In addition, the track "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Battle Start - Fossil Fighters: Frontier}}''" from ''Fossil Fighters: Frontier'' is sourced from this game, and is playable on stages from the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

In ''Ultimate'', [[Hero#Dragon Quest III|Erdrick]] and [[Hero#Dragon Quest IV|Solo]], who are [[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Hero|alternate costumes]] for [[Hero#Dragon Quest XI|the Luminary]], the alternate costumes of Erdrick and Solo whose colors matches the Hero of ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest V|Dragon Quest V]]'' and ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest|Dragon Quest I]]'' respectively, the Hero from ''Dragon Quest I'', ''[[Hero#Dragon Quest II|Dragon Quest II]]'' and ''Dragon Quest V'' appearing in Hero's Final Smash [[Gigaslash]], most spells from Hero's [[Command Selection]] and in their moveset, Mii costumes such as [[Martial Artist]] and Erdrick, soundtracks from ''Dragon Quest III'' and ''Dragon Quest IV'', and monsters appearing as spirits and stage elements for [[Yggdrasil's Altar]], like the [[Slime]], were sourced from games prior to ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation}}''.

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==Studio MDHR==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Studio MDHR
|logo          = [[File:StudioMDHRlogo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = October 25, 2013
|headquarters  = {{flag|Canada}} Oakville, Ontario
|key_people    = Chad Moldenhauer <br> Jared Moldenhauer
|industry      = Video games
|employees     = 19
|website       = [https://studiomdhr.com Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.]
}}
'''Studio MDHR''' is a Canadian independent game development studio mainly known for the development of the run-and-gun game {{uvm3|Cuphead}}.

In ''Ultimate'', a downloadable costume for {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}s based on [[Cuphead]] is available as downloadable content. Purchasing the costume will also unlock the "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Floral Fury}}''" music track, sourced from ''Cuphead''. Additionally, in a [[Ready? Wallop!|Spirit Board event]] that began on February 14th, 2020 and lasted for 5 days, four characters from ''Cuphead'' were added as spirits: Cuphead, Mugman, the Devil, and King Dice.
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==Supergiant Games==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Supergiant Games, LLC.
|logo          = [[File:Supergiant_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = 2009
|headquarters  = {{flag|USA}} San Francisco, California, U.S.
|key_people    = Amir Rao
|industry      = Video games
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 23 (2023)
|parent        = 
|website       = [https://www.supergiantgames.com/ Supergiant Games, LLC.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Supergiant Games
}}
'''Supergiant Games''' is an American independent video game developer and publisher based in San Francisco. It was founded in 2009 by Amir Rao and Gavin Simon, and is known for the games ''Bastion'', ''Transistor'', ''Pyre'', and the ''Hades'' series.

In ''Ultimate'', Zagreus from ''Hades'' appears as a spirit in the [[Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball]] Spirit Board event.
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==Suzak==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Suzak Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Suzak_logo.png|200px]]
|type          = defunct
|founded       = June 26, 2000
|headquarters  =
|key_people    = Masahiro Yonezawa
|industry      = Video games
|employees     = 
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/20120723142630/http://www.suzak.co.jp/index_noflash.html suzak.com (archive)]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Suzak Inc.
}}
'''Suzak Inc.''' was a Japanese game development studio. They have worked with companies like [[Atlus]], [[Nintendo]], and other companies, often developing games based on the {{uv|F-Zero}}, ''[[wikipedia:Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children|Devil Children]]'', and {{uv|Wario}} series, as well as help develop ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dokapon Journey}}'' of the ''Dokapon'' series, among other games. The company filed for bankruptcy on August 17, 2012.

In ''Ultimate'', Count Cannoli from the Suzak developed ''{{iw|supermariowiki|Wario: Master of Disguise}}'' appears as a spirit.
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==Syn Sophia==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = syn Sophia, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Syn Sophia logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = June 19, 1995
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Shuji Yoshida<br>Tamura Oya
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Arcade games, video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 70 (2016)
|website       = [http://www.syn-sophia.co.jp/ syn Sophia, Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = syn Sophia
}}
'''syn Sophia''' is a video game development company formerly known as '''The Man Breeze''' and '''AKI Corporation'''. Previously known for wrestling titles, the company restructured under its current name in 2007; it now primarily develops series aimed toward young girls, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|PriPara}}'' and Nintendo's {{uvm|Style Savvy}}. They have also collaborated with [[Square Enix]] to develop ''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - Xross Blade'' for arcades and [[Sega]] to co-develop the ''Kurohyō'' games in the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Yakuza|series}}'' series for the {{iw|wikipedia|PlayStation Portable}}.

Evie, the owner of the shop in the Japanese and PAL versions of ''Style Savvy: Trendsetters'', appears as a trophy in ''Smash for 3DS''. Interestingly, Evie is referred to as "Michaela" in the North American version of ''for 3DS'', who was a distinct character that replaces Evie in North American versions of ''Trendsetters''. There are also two music tracks that play on the [[Wuhu Island]] stage in ''Smash for Wii U'': "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Style Savvy: Trendsetters}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Pop Fashion Show}}''". The girl who appears on the Japanese cover of the first ''Style Savvy'' game referred to as "Shop Assistant" appears as a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate''. "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Style Savvy: Trendsetters}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Pop Fashion Show}}''" both return, along with the addition of the vocal song "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Ring a Ding}}''" from ''Style Savvy: Styling Star'', "''Ring! Dong! Dang!''" in the Japanese version.
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==Taito==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Taito Corportation
|logo          = [[File:Taito_logo.svg|200px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = August 24, 1953
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Koichi Ishii<br>Tetsu Yamada<br>Yukio Lizawa
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Arcade games, video games
|parent        = [[Square Enix]]
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 645 (2018)
|website       = [http://www.taito.com/ Taito Corporation]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Taito
}}
'''Taito''' is a video game development company known for its arcade titles, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Space Invaders}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bubble Bobble}}''. Originally founded as a trading company, the corporation is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of [[Square Enix]], though the Taito brand name continues to be used separately. Within the ''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise, Taito is represented through their sound department ''Zuntata'' and by the game {{uvm|Takt of Magic}}, a role-playing game for the [[Nintendo Wii]].

Taito's in-house sound department, ''Zuntata'', did several music remixes: "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Animal Crossing|Kapp'n's Song}}''", "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|The Mysterious Murasame Castle Medley}}''", and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Wii Shop Channel}}''". In addition to the former musics from ''Smash 4'' returning in their respective universes, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Staff Credits - Kirby's Dream Land}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|We're Robots (Dr. Wily Stage 2)}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Splattack! (Remix)}}''" appear as new music remixes in ''Ultimate''. "''Wii Shop Channel''" is named now as "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wii Shop Channel (Remix)}}''" due to the inclusion of original Wii Shop Channel track being back from ''Brawl''.

Orville, the protagonist of ''Takt of Magic'', appears as a [[spirit]].
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==Technōs Japan==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Technōs Japan Corp.
|logo          = [[File:Technos Japan logo.png|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = December 1981
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Nakano, Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Kunio Taki: President
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games
|parent        =
|revenue       =
|net_income    =
|num_employees =
|website       =
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Technōs Japan
}}
'''Technōs Japan''' was a Japanese video game publisher and developer. The company was known for the ''{{uvm3|River City|Kunio-kun}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Double Dragon}}'' series, as well as being the developer of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Karate Champ}}''. After the bankruptcy of the company in 1996, the rights to their former IPs would be acquired by Million Co., who would later sell all of them to [[#Arc System Works|Arc System Works]] in 2015.

In ''Brawl'', ''Super Spike V'Ball'' and ''Nintendo World Cup'', both games previously owned by Technōs, are mentioned in [[Chronicle]]. The licensing rights for the two games were owned by Million Co., at the time.

In ''Ultimate'', four spirits from ''Kunio-Kun'' appeared in the [[River City Smash]] Spirit Board event in ''Ultimate'', those being Kunio, Riki, Goda, and the brothers Ryuchi & Ryuji (who both share a spirit).
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==The Tetris Company==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = The Tetris Company, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Tetris_Company_Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Incorporated
|founded       = June 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|USA}} Nevada, USA
|key_people    = Alexey Pajitnov<br>Henk Rogers
|industry      = Licensing
|products      = Video games<br>Multi-Media
|parent        = Tetris Holding, LLC<br>Blue Planet Software
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://tetris.com/ The Tetris Company, Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = The Tetris Company
}}

'''The Tetris Company''' ('''TTC''') is a joint venture between Tetris Holding LLC and Blue Planet Software that owns the exclusive rights to the ''[[Tetris]]'' brand and handles licensing with third parties, similar to {{iw|bulbapedia|The Pokémon Company}}. Prior to its founding, the ''Tetris'' brand was solely owned by Elektronorgtechnica (Elorg), a former Soviet agency that was privatized after the fall of the USSR in 1991. TTC was originally founded in 1996 as a joint-venture between Elorg and Blue Planet Software, a company run by {{iw|wikipedia|Henk Rogers}} and ''Tetris'' creator {{iw|wikipedia|Alexey Pajitnov}}. Henk bought out Elorg in 2005, and Alexey left Blue Planet to found Tetris Holding, which would co-own TTC with Blue Planet.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120509210403/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/132518/the_man_who_won_tetris.php The Man Who Won Tetris] - Gamasutra</ref> [[wikipedia:Tetris (film)|A biopic movie]] based on the franchise's origins and its company released in 2023. The Tetris Company has worked with [[Nintendo]] several times, including games like ''{{iw|harddropwiki|Tetris DX}}'', ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Tetris}}'', ''{{iw|harddropwiki|Tetris DS}}'' and ''{{iw|harddropwiki|Tetris 99}}''. All Tetris content in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is also owned by The Tetris Company.

Starting in ''Brawl'', "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Tetris: Type A}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Tetris: Type B}}''" appear as music tracks in almost every entry since, with only Type B skipping ''Smash for 3DS''. Five spirits depicting different Tetrimino shapes were also added via the [[Attack of the Tetriminos!]] [[Spirit Board]] event. The singular spirits include the I, T, and O shapes, while shared spirits include the S & Z shapes and the L & J shapes.
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==TOSE==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Tose Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:TOSE Logo.svg|200px]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = November 1979
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Kyoto, Japan
|key_people    = Yasuhito Watanabe<br>Shigeru Saito
|industry      = Interactive entertainment
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 1,000 (2015)
|website       = [http://www.tose.co.jp/en/ Tose Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Tose (company)
}}

'''Tose''' (stylized as '''TOSE''') is a Japanese game development company that often collaborates with other companies, typically going uncredited. Working with Nintendo, the company's most notable franchise is {{uv|The Legendary Starfy}}; it also developed the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Game & Watch Gallery}}'' series and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Princess Peach}}'', among many other titles where it remains uncredited.

[[Starfy]], then known as Stafy, makes his debut as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''Brawl''. Starfy and his sister, Starly (then known as Stapy), appear as collectible [[trophies]]. Perry, Peach's parasol companion from ''Super Princess Peach'', also appears as a trophy. Starfy returns as an Assist Trophy in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', and also appearing as a [[spirit]] for the latter  title. Moe, and Mattel all return as spirits, along with newcomers to the series Old Man Lobber and the Mermaid. Perry also returns as a spirit. Several [[sticker]]s from the series are available: Herman (Yadokarita) and Starfy represent ''Densetsu no Stafy'', a Chonmagyo and Starfy wearing the Aloha Shirt Stuff represent ''Densetsu no Stafy 2'', Seiuchi-kun and Starly represent ''Densetsu no Stafy 3'', and, Moe (Kyorosuke) and Mattel (Materu) represent ''Densetsu no Stafy 4''. Perry also appears in two stickers, one while being carried by Peach and the other solo.

In ''Ultimate'', two of [[Hero]]'s spells, [[Kafrizz]] and [[Zapple]], originate from the TOSE developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker}}'' and appear as the character's neutral and side special moves respectively.

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==Traveller's Tales==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Traveller's Tales
|logo          = [[File:Traveller's Tales logo.jpg|150px]]
|type          = Subsidiary
|founded       = 1989
|headquarters  = {{flag|UK}} Knutsford, England
|key_people    = Jon Burton<br>Andy Ingrand<br>David Dootson
|industry      = Video game industry
|parent        = TT Games (2005-present)<br>Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 
|website       = [https://www.ttgames.com Traveller's Tales]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Traveller's Tales
}}
'''Traveller's Tales''' is a British video game developer and a subsidiary of TT Games. Traveller's Tales was founded in 1989 by Jon Burton and Andy Ingram. Initially a small company focused on its own content, it grew in profile through developing games with larger companies such as [[Sega]] and [[Disney|Disney Interactive Studios]]. They are primarily known for developing games based on the Danish construction toy ''{{iw|wikipedia|Lego}}'' since ''{{iw|Wikipedia|Lego Star Wars: The Video Game}}''{{'}}s release in 2005. Soon after, Traveller's Tales acquired its publisher, Giant Interactive Entertainment, and the two formed TT Games, with Traveller's Tales becoming its development arm and Giant Interactive becoming TT Games Publishing. Within the {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} series, they are known for co-developing ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic 3D Blast}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic R}}'' alongside Sonic Team.

In ''Brawl'', "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Super Sonic Racing}}''", the main theme of ''Sonic R'' which was sourced from the game, appears and plays on [[Green Hill Zone]]. The track returns in ''Ultimate'', and plays on stages from the "Sonic the Hedgehog" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

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==Treasure==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Treasure Co., Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Treasure Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = June 19, 1992
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Masato Maegawa 
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 20-30 (2009)
|website       = [http://www.treasure-inc.co.jp/ Treasure Co., Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Treasure (company)
}}
'''Treasure''' is a Japanese game development company that primarily creates [[wikipedia:Shoot 'em up#Run and gun|run and gun]] and {{iw|wikipedia|shoot 'em up}} games. Though they are best known for their collaborations with Sega, such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gunstar Heroes}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dynamite Headdy}}'', they also developed some titles in collaboration with Nintendo, such as {{uv|Sin and Punishment}} and ''Wario World'', both of which represent the company within ''Super Smash Bros.''

[[Saki Amamiya]], the main character of ''Sin and Punishment'', appears as an [[Assist Trophy]], in which he uses his Dolphin Gun for a combination of either slash attacks or shooting his opponent. Saki returns as an Assist Trophy in ''Smash 4'', and both a costume for {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}s and a [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate''. Isa Jo, Saki's son as he appears in ''Sin & Punishment: Star Successor'', appears as a support spirit.

A [[sticker]] of the ''Wario World'' symbol appears as a collectible sticker in ''Brawl''. {{SSBB|Wario}}'s forward throw originates from ''Wario World''.
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==Ubisoft==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Ubisoft Entertainment
|logo          = [[File:Ubisoft_Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Public (Symbol: UBI)
|founded       = March 12, 1986
|headquarters  = {{flag|France}} Montreuil, France
|key_people    = Yves Guillemot: Chairman & CEO<br>Serge Hascoët: CCO<br>Alain Martinez: CFO
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 1,731.894 million EUR (2018)
|net_income    = 139.452 million EUR (2018)
|num_employees = 13,742 (2018)
|website       = [http://ubisoft.com/ Ubisoft Entertainment]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Ubisoft Entertainment
}}
'''Ubisoft''', formerly known as '''Ubi Soft''', is a French video game company. They are mainly known for developing games for franchises such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Prince of Persia}}'', {{uvm3|Assassin's Creed}}, ''[[wikipedia:Tom Clancy's|Tom Clancy]]'', {{uvm3|Rabbids|Raving Rabbids}}, {{uvm3|Rayman}}, and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Just Dance|video game series}}'' as well as publishing games such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Brawlhalla}}'', a fighting game inspired by the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' games, and the modern ''{{iw|wikipedia|South Park}}'' role-playing games, which drew heavy inspiration from Nintendo titles.

Ubisoft's ''Rayman'' franchise is represented in ''Smash for Wii U'' through collectible [[trophies]] of the series' main characters, Rayman and Globox, as well as Barbara from ''Rayman Legends''. Rayman returns later in ''Ultimate'' as a primary [[spirit]], and using the artwork from ''Rayman Legends''. Additionally, the ''Rabbids'' subseries is represented with spirits of Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Kong from the crossover title ''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''. Later in 2020, a [[Rabbid]] hat appears as a downloadable hat for all {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s.

[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] from the first ''Assassin's Creed'' game appears as a downloadable {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} costume in ''Ultimate''.
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==Vanillaware==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Vanillaware Ltd.
|logo          = [[File:Vanillaware_logo.png]]
|type          = Yūgen gaisha
|founded       = 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Osaka, Japan
|key_people    = George Kamitani
|industry      = Video games
|products      = 
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 29 (2019)
|parent        = 
|website       = [http://vanillaware.co.jp/ Vanillaware Ltd.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Vanillaware
}}
'''Vanillaware''' is a Japanese video game developer based in Osaka, founded in 2002 as an independent company by George Kamitani, a game developer who had previously worked at [[Capcom]] and [[Atlus]], and directed ''Princess Crown'' for the Sega Saturn. The company was previously known as '''Puraguru'''. Beginning as a small studio developing ''Fantasy Earth: The Ring of Dominion'' for [[Enix]], in 2004 the company moved to Osaka, Kansai, and changed its name. Kamitani wanted Vanillaware to create successor projects to ''Princess Crown'', beginning with ''Odin Sphere''.

In ''Ultimate'', a combined spirit of the protagonists from ''13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim'' appears in  the [[Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball]] Spirit Board event.
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==Vanpool==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Vanpool, Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Vanpool Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Defunct
|founded       = 1999
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Taro Kudo<br>Kazuyuki Kurashima
|industry      = Entertainment
|products      = Video games, computer software, toys
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|parent        = 
|website       = [https://web.archive.org/web/20230511013641/http://www.vanpool.co.jp/ Vanpool, Inc. (archive)]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Vanpool (company)
}}
'''Vanpool''' was a Japanese development company that created video games, computer software, and toys. Within the gaming industry, they were most known for developing the {{uv|Dillon's Rolling Western}} series; they had previously developed ''{{iw|wikipedia|Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Irodzuki Tingle no Koi no Balloon Trip}}'', a pair of games starring [[Tingle]] from {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} series. Vanpool became defunct on May 31, 2023.

Three [[sticker]]s from ''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'' appear in ''Brawl'': [[Tingle]], Barkle, and Pinkle.

Dillon, the main protagonist of his titular series, appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''Smash 4'', in which he continuously uses Roll Attacks at the opponent before charging a final, extra-charged Roll Attack. Dillon returns in ''Ultimate'' as an Assist Trophy, now sporting his appearance from ''Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers''. A shared [[trophy]] of Gallo, Boone, and Nomad, three mercenaries from ''The Last Ranger'' that help Dillon, appears in ''Smash for 3DS''. Dillon and his companion Russ later appear as [[spirit]]s, both using their artwork from ''Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers''. The music track "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger}}''", the version of the main overworld theme from ''The Last Ranger'', plays on [[Pilotwings]] in ''Smash for Wii U''. In ''Ultimate'', two music tracks from the ''Dillon'' series are included: "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger}}''", returning from ''for Wii U'', and a new track, "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Frontier Battle}}''", the overworld Grock Invasion theme from ''Dead-Heat Breakers''.

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==Vitei==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = VITEI Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Vitei Logo.svg|200px|class=invert-dark]]
|type          = Public
|founded       = 2002
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Kyoto, Japan
|key_people    = Giles Goddard
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://www.vitei.com/ VITEI Inc.]
}}

'''Vitei''' (stylized as '''VITEI''') is a Japanese development company which, like Q-Games, was founded by a former Argonaut Games employee: Giles Goddard, who was involved with the 3D graphics technology used in {{uvm|X}}, {{uv|Star Fox}}, and ''{{h2|Mario (universe)|Super Mario 64}}''. The company developed the {{uv|Steel Diver}} series and {{uvm|Tank Troopers}} with Nintendo.

The [[Steel Diver]] item is based on the BlueShark submarine from the eponymous game. It, alongside the Manatee and the Serpent submarines, appear as a collective trophy in ''Smash for 3DS''. The BlueShark also appears as a spirit in ''Ultimate''. The music track "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Filled with Hope}}''" from ''Steel Diver: Sub Wars'' also debuts in said game.

The "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Garage}}''" theme from ''Tank Troopers'' is also available as a music track.
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==Vivarium==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = VIVARIUM Inc.
|logo          = [[File:Vivarium logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = April 4, 1996
|headquarters  = {{flag|Japan}} Tokyo, Japan
|key_people    = Yoot Saito
|industry      = Video game industry
|products      = Video games, computer software
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees =
|parent        = 
|website       = [http://www.vivarium.jp/ VIVARIUM Inc.]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Vivarium Inc.
}}
'''Vivarium''' (stylized as '''VIVARIUM''' and formerly known as '''OPeNBooK''', which it is credited as within ''Super Smash Bros.'') is a Japanese development company that develops video games and computer software, known for creating {{uvm3|The Tower}} series and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Seaman}}''. Their sole representation in the series comes from the game ''The Tower SP''.

In ''Ultimate'', Yama, the boss from ''The Tower SP'', appears as a [[spirit]].
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==WayForward Technologies==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = WayForward Technologies
|logo          = [[File:WayForward_Technologies_Logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Private
|founded       = 1990
|headquarters  = {{flag|United States}} Valencia, California
|key_people    = Voldi Way: Founder<br>John Beck: CEO<br>Matt Bozon: Creative director
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       =
|net_income    =
|num_employees =
|website       = [http://wayforward.com/ WayForward Technologies]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = WayForward Technologies
}}

'''WayForward Technologies''' is an American independent video game developer and publisher based in Valencia, California. They are mainly known for original series such as {{uvm3|Shantae}} and ''[[wikipedia:Mighty Flip Champs!|Mighty]]'', sequels to existing franchises such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|Contra 4}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Double Dragon Neon}}'', and re-imaginings of dormant properties such as ''{{iw|wikipedia|A Boy and His Blob}}'', Capcom's ''{{iw|wikipedia|DuckTales|video game}}'', and Nintendo's {{uv|Nintendo Wars}} series with ''{{iw|warswiki|Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp}}''.

In ''Ultimate'', Shantae from the eponymous series appears as a spirit, alongside series antagonist Risky Boots. Later in 2021, Shantae would appeared as a DLC [[Mii Brawler]] costume. With the costume, it includes the track "Burning Town" from ''Shantae: Half-Genie Hero'', and is playable on stages from the "Other" and "Super Smash Bros." categories.
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==Yacht Club Games==
{{Infobox Company
|title         = Yacht Club Games
|logo          = [[File:Yacht Club Games logo.png|200px]]
|type          = Privately held company
|founded       = 2011
|headquarters  = {{flag|United States}} Valencia, California
|key_people    = Sean Velasco
|industry      = Video games
|products      = Video games
|revenue       = 
|net_income    = 
|num_employees = 5 (as of July 2014)
|parent        = 
|website       = [http://www.yachtclubgames.com/ Yacht Club Games]
|interwiki     = wikipedia
|interwikiname = Wikipedia
|interwikipage = Yacht Club Games
}}
'''Yacht Club Games''' is an American independent video game development studio founded in 2011 by former {{iw|wikipedia|WayForward Technologies}} director Sean Velasco. On March 14th, 2013, the company [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yachtclubgames/shovel-knight announced] their first title, {{uv|Shovel Knight}}, on {{iw|wikipedia|Kickstarter}}, and released it on June 26th, 2014. The project had a goal of $75,000, and reached over four times the amount in nearly a month's time, with the total amount reaching $311,502. In 2016, the company announced that it would start publishing games from other companies, and that their first published game would be ''{{iw|wikipedia|Azure Striker Gunvolt}}'' and its sequel, ''{{iw|wikipedia|Azure Striker Gunvolt 2}}'', compiled into one game: ''Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack''.

In ''Ultimate'', [[Shovel Knight]], the star of the titular game, appears as an [[Assist Trophy]]. He uses his shovel to dig the ground, hitting opponents with the dirt and occasionally pulling up items, as well as hopping on opponents with it. Shovel Knight, Plague Knight, King Knight, Specter Knight, and Shield Knight all appear as [[spirit]]s as well.
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==Credited companies==
The following companies were credited throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise, although their roles are smaller than the companies above. These roles include being credited solely out of legal obligation, being hired to create content specifically related to the ''Smash'' series, or owning the copyright to an asset that another company made and appears in one or more games in the ''Smash'' series.

*'''{{iw|wikipedia|4Kids Entertainment}}''' was an American licensing company that specialized in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment. It was responsible for providing some Pokémon voices in the English versions of ''64'' and ''Melee'', including the fighter [[Jigglypuff]] and some Pokémon from [[Poké Ball]]s and [[Saffron City]]. 4Kids Productions, the production subsidiary of 4Kids Entertainment, is credited in ''64'' for their ''Pokémon'' voices. Although 4Kids stopped being involved with ''Pokémon'' in 2005, the voice clips it provided for Jigglypuff, [[Snorlax]], [[Goldeen]], and [[Bellossom]] have continued to be used in later ''Smash'' games. Additionally, [[Sonic]] and [[Shadow]]'s voice actor from the anime ''Sonic X'', Jason Griffith, first voiced both characters in that dub, and would later reprise the role in ''Brawl''.
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|Ancient|company}} Corp.''' is a Japanese video game development company run by composer {{iw|wikipedia|Yuzo Koshiro}}, founded in 1990 along with members of his family. The company is known for co-working with franchises such as the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Shenmue}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Actraiser}}'' series, whilst Yuzo has contributed in {{iw|wikipedia|Nihon Falcom}}'s ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ys|series}}'', [[Sega]]'s ''{{iw|wikipedia|Streets of Rage}}'', and [[Atlus]]'s ''{{iw|wikipedia|Etrian Odyssey}}'' series. Ancient is credited exclusively for any arrangements made by his author since ''Brawl''. Yuzo Koshiro is also credited in the staff roll by name for ''Ultimate''.
*'''ANIMA''' is a Japanese animation studio. The studio produces animation and trailers for other companies, mostly products from Nintendo's IP. The company is responsible for making the animation for [[Lucina]] and [[Robin]]'s ''Smash 4'' reveal trailers.<ref name="SSB4RT"/>
*'''Armor Project''' is a company run by {{uv|Dragon Quest}}'s creator and scenarist, [[Yuji Horii]], founded in 1985. Horii has created the company primarily for the development of properties from this franchise and has an exclusive production contract with Enix, now Square Enix. The company was credited for Mii Costumes related to the franchise in ''Ultimate''. Yuji Horii is also credited in the staff roll by name for ''Ultimate''.
*'''avex entertainment''' is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate that specializes in music acts and licensing. Founded on June 1, 1973 as Avex D.D. Incorporated and established in 1988, Avex has grown into one of the largest talent agencies in the world, overseeing the management of popular groups like AKB48, Breaking Benjamin, and Katy Perry, as well as the A-Nation concert series. They had some involvement with the soundtrack of the 2015 video game, ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE}}'', a pseudo-crossover between {{uv|Fire Emblem}} and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Megami Tensei}}''. The likenesses of several AKB48 members appear in a special [[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers|trailer]] for ''Smash for 3DS''. Subsidiary '''avex music publishing Inc.''' is credited for owning the copyright to "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Ring a Ding}}''" from ''Style Savvy: Styling Star'', which appears in ''Ultimate''. Avex manages artist MARICO, who wrote the lyrics alongside composer Kazuaki Yamashita.
*'''Bird Studio''' is a manga and design production studio founded by late {{iw|wikipedia|Akira Toriyama}} in 1983, following the success of the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dr. Slump}}'' series. The company was credited for Mii Costumes related to the ''Dragon Quest'' franchise in ''Ultimate''. Akira Toriyama is also credited in the staff roll by name for ''Ultimate''.
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|CoroCoro Comic}}''' is a popular manga magazine geared towards elementary school-aged children. Starting in 1977, the CoroCoro magazine and its spinoffs have been the home to many of the most popular manga franchises ever created, including tie-in manga to various Nintendo properties. One of these tie-in manga is ''[[The Nintendo All-Stars Free-For-All! Smash Brothers]]'', which was a one-shot chapter published in January 1999.
*'''DCT Records''' is a record label owned by {{iw|wikipedia|Universal Music Japan}} and is primarily associated with the band {{iw|wikipedia|Dreams Come True|band}}, of which the label is named after. Dreams Come True, particularly band member {{iw|wikipedia|Masato Nakamura}}, was the primary composer for the soundtracks of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog|(1991 video game)}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 2}}'', meaning the rights to those songs belong to the label under Nakamura's name, which is reflected in the copyright for the tracks from the two aforementioned games that appear in ''Brawl'' onward. Masato Nakamura is also credited in the staff roll by name for ''Ultimate''.
*'''Designwave Co., Lt.''' is a music production company founded by Masato Koda in 2008. Koda through Designwave has arranged numerous tracks for the series in ''Brawl'' onward, as well as composed the tracks in the games ''Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.'', ''{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem Fates}}'' and ''{{iw|pikipedia|Hey! Pikmin}}'' that appear in the ''Smash'' series.
*'''Digital Media Lab''' is a company in Japan known for producing consumer game software, smartphone apps, and xR content, among other content related to CGI production. The company has a list of main clients for contributing to its content, such as Nintendo. They are responsible for making half of ''Smash 4''{{'}}s reveal trailers.<ref name="SSB4RT"/>
*'''Digital Frontier''', also called '''Frontier Pictures''', is a motion picture and CG production company based in Japan. They are responsible for making [[Mega Man]]'s reveal trailer in ''Smash 4'',<ref name="SSB4RT">{{cite web|url= https://www.nintendo.com.au/news-and-articles/take-a-look-back-at-super-smash-bros-fighter-reveals-with-masahiro-sakurai-part-1/|date=March 24, 2022|title=Take a look back at Super Smash Bros. fighter reveals with Masahiro Sakurai! – Part 1|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=April 2, 2022}}</ref> and later, [[Isabelle]]'s reveal trailer in ''Ultimate''.<ref name="SSBURT"/> Additionally, Nina Williams' spirit artwork is taken from the film ''{{Iw|Wikipedia|Tekken: Blood Vengeance}}'', which was produced by Digital Frontier.
*'''Domerica''' is a Japanese animation studio that utilizes digital animation techniques for video production. They are also known for working on anime adaptation of video game franchises, whether they are used for in-game cutscenes like in the {{uv|Persona}} franchise, or for a full season like ''{{iw|wikipedia|The World Ends With You}}''. In ''Ultimate'', they are responsible for making the animation for [[Joker]]'s reveal trailer during [[The Game Awards|The Game Awards 2018]].<ref name="SSBURT"/>
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|EMI Music Japan}}''' was a record label founded in 1960 as Toshiba Musical Industries before being acquired by british record label {{iw|wikipedia|EMI Group Limited}} in 1973 and changing to Toshiba-EMI before Toshiba fully sold its stake in 2007. EMI itself was bought by {{iw|wikipedia|Universal Music Group}} in 2012, who then shut down it and its subsidiaries and restructured them as {{iw|wikipedia|EMI Records}} in 2013. During the Toshiba-EMI era, the label managed the group {{iw|wikipedia|Strawberry Flower}}, comprising of songwriter and instrumentalist Gan Matsumoto and vocalist Tomoe Watanabe, who created the songs ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Ai No Uta}}'' and ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Ai No Uta (french version)}}'' for ''{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin}}'', and ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Tane No Uta}}'' for ''{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin 2}}'', all of which appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
*'''FILM SCORE LLC''' is a music production company owned and operated by {{iw|wikipedia|Nobuko Toda}} and Kazuma Jinnouchi since 1999. Primarily known for creating music for film and television, the duo also created music for several video games. Film Score is credited for the arrangement of "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Menu (Melee): Ver. 2}}''" for ''Smash 4'' (renamed to Battlefield - Super Smash Bros. Melee (for 3DS / Wii U) in ''Ultimate''), as well as "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metal Gear|Snake Eater}}''" in ''Ultimate''. The company also helped distribute [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack]].
*'''GASCOIN Co., Ltd.''' (also known as ''GASCOIN Company'') is an audiovisual company. It is mainly known for producing the ''{{iw|wikipedia|GameCenter CX}}'' series for Fuji TV. Gascoin helped Masahiro Sakurai in the production and recording of [[Mr. Sakurai Presents]] presentations for Nintendo across their regional YouTube channels.
*'''Kai Graphics''' (stylized as '''KAI GRAPHIC''') is a Japanese software developer and production studio that primarily develops custom software for internal use by corporations, as well as assisting the development of video games. In ''Ultimate'', artwork used for [[Gigaslash]] is directly sourced from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory}}'', which Kai Graphics developed.
*'''Kenji Ito''' is a well known composer who started his career with [[SquareSoft]] on the ''SaGa'' and {{uvm3|Mana}} series before becoming freelance in 2001 and composing music for several companies. Ito owns the copyright to all music tracks from the {{uvm3|Culdcept}} series, including all remixed tracks that appear in the ''Smash'' series.
*'''KIRKCOPHONY LLC''' is a music production company run by Scottish composer Grant Kirkhope, founded in 2016. Kirkcophony is credited in ''Ultimate'' for the arrangement of "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Banjo-Kazooie|Spiral Mountain}}''". Grant Kirkhope is also credited by name in ''Ultimate''.
*'''M2 Co., Ltd.''' is a Japanese video game developer. Founded in 1991 but only acknowledged public in 1993, M2 is known for delivering high-quality Arcade ports, remakes, and fidelity emulation of old games for consoles and PCs. This includes the various [[Virtual Console]] services on the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]] and the [[Nintendo Switch]] Online service. The company has also developed the 2D animation engines ''E-Mote'' and ''CheeseWare''. M2 is credited on ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' for the tracks "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Duck Hunt|Duck Hunt Medley}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Wrecking Crew Medley}}''", both arranged by Manabu Namiki.
*'''Midiplex Co., Ltd.''' is a music production company run by Japanese composer {{iw|wikipedia|Yoko Shimomura}}, founded in 2002 after the release of the first {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} game. Along with the aforementioned franchise, she is known for composing music in the {{uv|Street Fighter}}, {{uv|Final Fantasy}}, and {{uv|Mario}} series, the lattermost for the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario & Luigi|series}}'' spin-off series and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario RPG}}'', {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}, and {{uvm3|Rabbids}} starting with ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope}}''. The company is credited exclusively for any arrangements made by her author since ''Brawl''. Yoko Shimomura is also credited in the staff roll by the name for ''Ultimate''.
*'''MONACA''' is a music production company founded by {{iw|wikipedia|Keiichi Okabe}} in 2004, known for working on the soundtrack of the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Nier}}'' series. Okabe through MONACA is credited for the arrangement of "''{{SSB4MusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Dark World / Dark World Dungeon}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|WarioWare|Ashley's Song (JP) Ver. 2}}''" in ''Smash 4'' and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme - Super Mario Bros. 2}}''" in ''Ultimate'', with "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|Aerith's Theme}}''" later added as downloadable content. Keiichi Okabe is also credited in the staff roll by name for ''Ultimate''.
*'''Naru2 Co., Ltd.''' is a music production company founded by {{iw|wikipedia|Michiko Naruke}}. Naru2 is credited for the arrangement of "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Stickerbush Symphony}}'' in ''Brawl'', "''{{SSB4MusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Full Steam Ahead}}''" in ''Smash 4'', and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Bloody Tears/Monster Dance}}''" in ''Ultimate'', with "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Banjo-Kazooie|Mad Monster Mansion}}''" and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Let's Go to Seoul!}}''" later added as downloadable content.
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|NexTone}} Co., Ltd''' is a copyright agency from Japan that manages digital rights for musical works. Despite not being referenced in ''Ultimate'', but rather, appearing only on the official website when the region is set to Japan, the NexTone License Number for ''Ultimate'' is ''ID000003763''. Initially, such license ID from NexTone was not available on the website and it only appeared on the bottom of the website when [[Hero]] was released as part of Challenger Pack 2 in [[Fighters Pass]], which implies NexTone worked in licensing ''Dragon Quest'' music for ''Ultimate''.
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*'''PROCYON STUDIO''' (named '''Our Millennial Fair''' internationally) is a record label founded by former [[Square]] composer {{iw|wikipedia|Yasunori Mitsuda}} in 1999. He is acknowledged for contributing music in the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Chrono|series}}'' and ''{{iw|xenoserieswiki|Xeno}}'' franchise. Mitsuda through Procyon has composed several music tracks that appear in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, including all tracks from ''Soma Bringer'', ''{{iw|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}'', ''{{iw|xenoserieswiki|Xenoblade Chronicles 2}}'', and ''{{iw|xenoserieswiki|Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country}}'' alongside several collaborators. Mitsuda himself has composed several remixes for the series, including "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Kirby|Vs. Marx}}''" and "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|World Map (Pikmin 2)}}''" for ''Brawl'', and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Kirby|Forest/Nature Area}}''" and "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Mii Plaza}}''" for ''Smash 4''.
*'''Sanzigen''' is a Japanese animation studio specializing in CGI animation, founded in 2003, then later becoming formally incorporated in 2006 by former employees of Gonzo, and has contributed to various anime series, films, and video games. In ''Ultimate'', they are responsible for making the animation for [[Byleth]]'s reveal trailer.<ref name="SSBURT">{{cite web|url= https://www.nintendo.com.au/news-and-articles/take-a-look-back-at-super-smash-bros-fighter-reveals-with-masahiro-sakurai-part-2/|date=March 31, 2022|title=Take a look back at Super Smash Bros. fighter reveals with Masahiro Sakurai! – Part 2|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=March 31, 2022}}</ref>
*'''Shaft''' (also known as '''Studio Shaft''') is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Suginami, and founded in 1975. Since 2004, the studio's productions have been broadly influenced by director Akiyuki Shinbo, whose visual style and avant-garde cinematography are featured in works. In ''Smash 4'', they are responsible for making the animation for [[Palutena]] and [[Dark Pit]]'s reveal trailers.<ref name="SSB4RT"/>
*'''SMILE PLEASE CO. Ltd.''' is a freelance music production company owned and operated by {{iw|wikipedia|Nobuo Uematsu}} since 2004. Uematsu through Smile Please composed "''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Super Smash Bros. Brawl Main Theme}}''" for ''Brawl''. Uematsu was also the main composer of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII}}'' and a co-composer for the soundtrack of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children}}'', of which two tracks were introduced in ''Smash 4'' and nine more were added to ''Ultimate'' as of version 10.0.0 as downloadable content.
*'''Sound Prestige LLC.''' is a music production company founded by {{iw|wikipedia|Masafumi Takada}} in 2008, known for working on the soundtrack of the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Danganronpa}}'' franchise. Sound Prestige is credited for the arrangement of multiple tracks in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate''. Masafumi Takada is also credited in the staff roll by name for ''Ultimate''.
*'''Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.''' is a music production company run by late Japanese composer of the ''Dragon Quest'' franchise and ''{{iw|mdfw|Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer}}'' series, {{iw|wikipedia|Koichi Sugiyama}}. The company is credited in Hero's reveal trailer, as Sugiyama's Symphonic Suite arrangements were used throughout the trailer, and in ''Ultimate'' for the franchise's synthesized soundtrack. Koichi Sugiyama is also credited in the staff roll by name for ''Ultimate''.
*'''TARGET ENTERTAINMENT INC.''' is a music and sound production company that is primarily outsourced by other companies since 2005. The company is credited exclusively for any arrangements made by them since ''Brawl''.
*'''Toby Fox''' is a trademark run by his eponymous director, [[Toby Fox]], known for creating the {{uvm3|Undertale}} franchise. The company is credited for the [[Sans]] Mii Costumes and the new arrangement "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|MEGALOVANIA}}''" in ''Ultimate''. Toby Fox is also credited in the staff roll for ''Ultimate''.
*'''Unique Note Co., Ltd''' is a music production company founded by Tetsuya Shibata and Yoshino Aoki in 1995 that primarily works on video game soundtracks. Unique Note is credited for the arrangement of "''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme / Underground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)}}''" in ''Smash 4'' as well as "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Lost Painting}}''", "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Prelude (Ablaze)}}''", and "''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Medley}}''" in ''Ultimate''.
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|Wham-O}}''' is an American-based toy company founded in 1948 that has made and distributed many iconic children's toys. One of these toys is the {{iw|wikipedia|Frisbee}}, of which they have registered the trademark to the name and are subsequently credited in the Disc Dog trophy in ''Smash for Wii U'' in Europe where it is named '''Frisbee® Dog'''. Another toy is the {{iw|wikipedia|Hula Hoop}}, of which they have registered the trademark to the name and are also subsequently credited in the Canadian French version of ''Ultimate'', where {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}'s [[Super Hoop]] is named '''Super Hula Hoop™'''.

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