Editing Smash Bros. Countdown

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[[File:Smash Bros Countdown artwork.jpg|thumb|250px|@SmashBrosJP's introductory image.]]
The '''Smash Bros. Countdown''' was an event hosted by the Japanese ''Super Smash Bros.'' Twitter account, [https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP @SmashBrosJP], which featured other promotional Twitter accounts counting down to the release date of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. The event started on November 27th, 2018, ten days away from the game's release date, and lasted up until the actual release date, December 7th.

In total, 22 accounts (including @SmashBrosJP itself) were involved in the event, and each posted a piece of promotional material, such as a screenshot or an illustration. The concept is similar to the [[List of Super Smash Bros. character posters|character posters]] from the previous game, which featured franchise artists illustrating pieces for ''Smash Bros.''; however, the countdown was not limited to newcomers, unlike the posters.

The full countdown can be viewed through a Twitter Moment.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/i/events/1068378173128105984|title=スマブラカウントダウン |accessdate=2018-12-16|language=Japanese|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013130004/https://twitter.com/i/events/1068378173128105984|archivedate=2021-10-13}}</ref> Additionally, the English language accounts [https://twitter.com/NintendoVS @NintendoVS] and [https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope @NintendoEurope] reposted most of the promotional material in English.

==10 Days Left==
On the first day, the participants were [https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1067221466398175232 @SmashBrosJP] and [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/1067222975991099392 @mario_odysseyJP], the official ''[[Mario (universe)|Super Mario Odyssey]]'' account.

The ''Smash Bros.'' contribution is a simple, minimalist image to introduce the concept.

The ''Super Mario Odyssey'' contribution is a short animated video, fashioned after [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/921855866386526208?s=20 the] [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/922217247489146882?s=20 countdown] [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/922579635749076992?s=20 videos] [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/922942779717644288?s=20 for] [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/923304673708204032?s=20 the] [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/923566256459878400?s=20 release] of its game the year prior. It features [[Cappy]] and [[Mario]], in the form of the number 10, bouncing on-screen, similar to the numbers 4 and 3 from the ''Super Mario Odyssey'' countdown videos. Then, the camera zooms in to Cappy, as Mario jumps out of the number 10, like with the 0 in the release day video, which itself is a reference the E3 2017 trailer for ''Super Mario Odyssey''; however, he assumes his pose from the game's box art, which then transitions into the box art itself. This video was also reposted by [https://twitter.com/SuperMario_UK/status/1067357943606231040 @SuperMario_UK], the official European ''Mario'' account.

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Smash Bros Countdown artwork.jpg|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}'s contribution.
Ultimate Mario 10.gif|''[[Mario (universe)#Super Mario Odyssey|Super Mario Odyssey]]''{{'}}s contribution.
</gallery>

==9 Days Left==
The second day's participants were [https://twitter.com/KONAMI573ch/status/1067583857225019394 @KONAMI573ch], the official [[Konami]] account, and [https://twitter.com/CAPCOM_MHB/status/1067617572349046784 @CAPCOM_MHB], the official {{uv|Monster Hunter}} account.

Konami's contribution is an illustration of [[Simon Belmont]] and [[Richter Belmont]], while the ''Monster Hunter'' contribution is an illustration of Mario and a [[Rathalos]] by Kaname Fujioka, director of the ''Monster Hunter'' series.

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Simon and Richter artwork.png|[[Konami]]'s contribution.
Mario and Rathalos artwork.jpg|{{uv|Monster Hunter}}'s contribution.
</gallery>

==8 Days Left==
The third day's participants were [https://twitter.com/doubutsuno_mori/status/1067946707202101249 @doubutsuno_mori], the official {{uv|Animal Crossing}} account, and [https://twitter.com/officialpacman/status/1067946381552152577 @officialpacman], the official {{uv|Pac-Man}} account.

The ''Animal Crossing'' contribution is an illustration of [[Villager]] and [[Isabelle]] leaving their village, with {{s|nookipedia|Tutu}}, {{s|nookipedia|Sandy}}, {{s|nookipedia|Cesar}}, {{s|nookipedia|Genji}}, {{s|nookipedia|Nibbles}}, {{s|nookipedia|Ribbot}}, {{s|nookipedia|Rover}}, {{s|nookipedia|Pelly}}, {{s|nookipedia|Phyllis}}, and {{s|nookipedia|Pete}} looking on as they depart. This illustration was later reposted to the English language ''Animal Crossing'' accounts, [https://twitter.com/animalcrossing/status/1068202937531449346 @animalcrossing] and [https://twitter.com/AC_Isabelle/status/1068063148425519104 @AC_Isabelle].

The ''Pac-Man'' contribution, the only one to originate from an English-language account, is a screenshot of [[Pac-Man]] and [[Mr. Game & Watch]] on [[Pac-Land]].

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Villager and Isabelle artwork.jpg|{{uv|Animal Crossing}}'s contribution.
Pac-Man artwork Ultimate.jpg|{{uv|Pac-Man}}'s contribution.
</gallery>

==7 Days Left==
The fourth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/bomberman573/status/1068309641291943937 @bomberman573], the official {{uv|Bomberman}} account; [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1068311281256427520 @Kirby_JP], the official {{uv|Kirby}} account; and [https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1068449819008483328 @FFVIIR_CLOUD], the official ''[[Final Fantasy (universe)|Final Fantasy VII Remake]]'' account.

The ''Bomberman'' contribution is an image of [[Bomberman]] running from an explosion.

The ''Kirby'' contribution is a screenshot of seven [[Kirby]]s on [[Green Greens]], with six of them showcasing new [[Copy Abilities]] ([[Simon Belmont]], [[King K. Rool]], [[Inkling]], [[Ridley]], [[Isabelle]], and [[Incineroar]]).

The ''Final Fantasy'' contribution is an illustration by Tetsuya Nomura, character designer of the ''Final Fantasy'' franchise, that depicts [[Cloud]], [[Mario]], [[Link]], and [[Kirby]] in a chibi style.

<gallery>
Bomberman artwork Ultimate.jpg|{{uv|Bomberman}}'s contribution.
Kirby Artwork.jpg|{{uv|Kirby}}'s contribution.
Link Kirby Mario and Cloud artwork.png|''[[Final Fantasy (universe)|Final Fantasy VII]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s contribution.
</gallery>

==6 Days Left==
The fifth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/1068673752194379776 @XenobladeJP], the official {{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}} account, and [https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1068702991539044352 @SEGA_OFFICIAL], the official [[SEGA]] account.

The ''Xenoblade'' contribution is a screenshot of {{iw|xsw|Zeke}}, a playable character in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', saying "6 days to go, chums!" The screenshot is an edit of a scene from the game where Zeke slaps three fingers into an open palm to punctuate himself. This screenshot was coupled with the [https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/1068673758091571200 announcement] of an update to ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', which added [[Mythra]]'s support spirit design in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as an alternate costume. This costume is available by equipping a new item, the {{iw|xsw|Massive Melee Mythra}} {{iw|xsw|Aux Core}}. Both screenshots feature captions that use an imitation of the in-game font, instead of the original.

The SEGA contribution is an illustration of [[Sonic]] by Yuji Uekawa, the lead character designer of the {{uv|Sonic}} series, based on his character artwork in ''Ultimate''.

<gallery>
Xenoblade Smash.jpg|{{uv|Xenoblade Chronicles}}'s contribution.
SP Mythra.jpg| The announcement of [[Mythra]] spirit.
MM Mythra.jpg|Massive Melee Mythra in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', based on her appearance in ''Ultimate''.
Sonic artwork.jpg|[[SEGA]]'s contribution.
</gallery>

==5 Days Left==
The sixth day's sole participant was [https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1069033436583772160 @Pokemon_cojp], the official {{uv|Pokémon}} account.

Their contribution is a collage of every ''Pokémon'' character in ''Ultimate'', including those summoned through [[Poké Ball]]s and [[Master Ball]]s. This was also coupled with the [https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1069033679450718214 announcement] of the Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee spirits from ''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'', which were added to the game post-launch.

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Pokémon Smash Bros.png|{{uv|Pokémon}}'s contribution.
Partner Pikachu and Eevee.jpg|The announcement of the Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee spirits.
</gallery>

==4 Days Left==
The seventh day's sole participant was [https://twitter.com/ZeldaOfficialJP/status/1069395794292342784 @ZeldaOfficialJP], the official {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} account.

Their contribution is an illustration by Yusuke Nakano, character designer of the ''Zelda'' series, that features the playable ''Zelda'' characters reaching for the Triforce.

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The Legend of Zelda artwork.png|{{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}'s contribution.
</gallery>

==3 Days Left==
The eighth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/FE_Heroes_JP/status/1069758181637849088 @FE_Heroes_JP], the official ''Fire Emblem Heroes'' account; [https://twitter.com/platinumgames_j/status/1069758422076186624 @platinumgames_j], the official Platinum Games account; [https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1069789420507676673 @FireEmblemJP], the official {{uv|Fire Emblem}} series account; and [https://twitter.com/yoiko_minecraft/status/1069838134538452993 @yoiko_minecraft], the official account for the YouTube comedy duo Yoiko, which comprises Japanese comedians Shinya Arino and Masaru Hamaguchi.

The ''Fire Emblem Heroes'' contribution is an illustration in that game's chibi style, featuring the playable characters and Assist Trophies battling on [[Castle Siege]]. Characters from the same universe are grouped together. In addition, {{SSBU|Lucina}} and {{SSBU|Chrom}}'s poses are reminiscent of the boxart for ''Fire Emblem: Awakening''. Smoke trails indicate that [[Corrin]] launched {{iw|fireemblem|Feh}}, the mascot for the Order of Heroes.  In the center of the image, an {{iw|fireemblem|Orb}} is emblazoned with an inverted [[Super Smash Bros. logo|''Smash'' logo]], similar to a [[Fake Smash Ball]]. The emblem for the kingdom of {{iw|fireemblem|Askr}}, where ''Fire Emblem Heroes'' takes place, also appears in the background.

The Platinum Games contribution is an illustration of [[Bayonetta]], [[Rodin]], and [[Madama Butterfly]] by Yusuke Hashimoto, the director of ''Bayonetta 2''.

The ''Fire Emblem'' contribution is a screenshot of the seven playable ''Fire Emblem'' characters at the time on [[Arena Ferox]]. This was coupled with the [https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1069788563133218817 announcement] of the relaunched [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe Fire Emblem World] website, a general information source for the ''Fire Emblem'' series.

As noted in their Tweet, Yoiko are not featured in the game itself; however, they had previously appeared at Japanese pre-release tournaments for ''Ultimate'', and also announced that they would be streaming an official Let's Play of the game.

<gallery>
Fire Emblem Heroes Smash.png|''Fire Emblem Heroes''<nowiki>'</nowiki> contribution.
Bayonetta Ultimate artwork.png|{{uv|Bayonetta}}'s contribution.
Fire Emblem Smash Bros.png|{{uv|Fire Emblem}}'s contribution.
Yoiko.jpg|Yoiko's contribution.
</gallery>

==2 Days Left==
The ninth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/metalgear_jp/status/1070120577992540161 @metalgear_jp], the official {{uv|Metal Gear}} account, and [https://twitter.com/3DS_Palutena/status/1070121369344466944 @3DS_Palutena], the official {{uv|Kid Icarus}} account.

The ''Metal Gear'' contribution is a render of [[Solid Snake]] (taken from ''Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection'').

The ''Kid Icarus'' contribution is a screenshot of [[Pit]] in his "peace sign" [[victory pose]]; it was coupled with the [https://twitter.com/3DS_Palutena/status/1070121371915567104 unveiling] of the [[icaruspedia:Pit_(Victory)_(AR_Card)|Pit (Victory) AR Card]] for ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', which had never been released previously.

<gallery>
Snake Ultimate artwork.png|{{uv|Metal Gear}}'s contribution.
Pit Ultimate artwork.png|{{uv|Kid Icarus}}'s contribution.
Pit (Victory) AR Card.jpg|The Pit (Victory) AR Card.
</gallery>

==1 Day Left==
The tenth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/ROCKMAN_UNITY/status/1070482981158940673 @ROCKMAN_UNITY], the official {{uv|Mega Man}} account, and [https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/1070483177880248321 @SplatoonJP], the official {{uv|Splatoon}} account.

The ''Mega Man'' contribution is an illustration by Yuji Ishihara, character designer of ''Mega Man 11'', featuring [[Mega Man]] in his ''Ultimate'' and ''Mega Man 11'' designs.

The ''Splatoon'' contribution is an illustration of an orange [[Inkling]] girl on {{SSBU|Battlefield}}, having painted the number 1 with orange ink. The Inkling has the [[Super Smash Bros. logo]] in her eye, as a callback to the reveal trailer for the game.

<gallery>
Mega Man Ultimate artwork.jpg|{{uv|Mega Man}}'s contribution.
Inkling artwork.jpg|{{uv|Splatoon}}'s contribution.
</gallery>

==Launch Day==
On launch day, [https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1070694355214700544 @SmashBrosJP] posted a collage of every playable character to celebrate the game's release.

The ''EarthBound'' contribution is made by [https://twitter.com/NobuhiroImagawa/status/1070912948158160897 Nobuhiro Imagawa], art director of ''Mother 3''.

Prior to the game's American release, [[Joker]] was announced as a DLC fighter for ''Ultimate'' at {{s|wikipedia|The Game Awards 2018}}. In tandem with the announcement, [https://twitter.com/p_kouhou/status/1070936000212267008 @p_kouhou] (the official {{uv|Persona}} account) posted an illustration of Joker by Shigenori Soejima, character designer of the ''Persona'' series.

While not technically part of the countdown, [https://twitter.com/NobuhiroImagawa/status/1070912948158160897 Nobuhiro Imagawa], the art director of ''Mother 3'', posted an illustration to celebrate the game's release. Drawn in the game's pixel art style, it features [[Lucas]] and Claus playing the game while other characters from ''Mother 3'' look on. A Lucas [[amiibo]] can also been seen, and a fighter from ''{{uv|Balloon Fight}}'' makes an appearance.

<gallery>
SmashUltimateReleaseDayAllCharactersArtwork.jpg|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}'s contribution.
Mother 3 Artwork.jpg|{{uv|EarthBound}}'s contribution.
Joker artwork.png|{{uv|Persona}}'s contribution.
Lucas Ultimate artwork.jpg|Nobuhiro Imagawa's contribution.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The ''Fire Emblem'' and ''Xenoblade'' series are the only ones to post more than one picture for the event.
*The ''Final Fantasy'' contribution may reference ''Final Fantasy VII'' as there were seven days left.
*The ''Legend of Zelda'' contribution makes a pun with the Triforce spelling it with the number "4".
*''Street Fighter'' is the only base-game third party universe to not be represented in the countdown.

==References==
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