Rhythm Heaven (universe)

Rhythm Heaven (universe) Rhythm Paradise (universe)
Developer(s)	Nintendo J.P.ROOM Sega TNX
Publisher(s)	Nintendo Sega (Rhythm Tengoku arcade)
Designer(s)	Kazuyoshi Osawa Ko Takeuchi Masami Yone Tsunku♂
Genre(s)	Rhythm
Console/platform of origin	Game Boy Advance
First installment	Rhythm Tengoku (2006)
Latest installment	Rhythm Heaven Megamix (2015)

The Rhythm Heaven universe (リズム天国, Rhythm Tengoku), known as Rhythm Paradise in PAL regions, is a series of rhythm-based music games made by Nintendo SPD. The series was created and developed by the same core team that made the WarioWare series. As a result, the two series often make cameos in each other's games.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Rhythm Tengoku is mentioned among the titles listed in the Chronicle in Japanese versions of Brawl. However, no other content from the series is featured anywhere else in the game.

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Sneaky Spirits appear as a common enemy in Smash Run in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Karate Joe and the Chorus Kids, along with the aforementioned Sneaky Spirits, appear as collectible trophies in the 3DS version, while Marshal, Cam, and Miss Ribbon and the Wrestler and Reporter appear as collectible trophies in the Wii U version.

Two songs from the series are included with the Miiverse stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: Blue Birds from the Nintendo DS installment Rhythm Heaven, and Monkey Watch from the Wii installment Rhythm Heaven Fever. These songs are playable on the Miiverse stage.

Additionally, icon data for a Rhythm Heaven character appears in the data for Super Smash Bros. 4, but goes unused in the final product.

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  Sneaky Spirit

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  Karate Joe

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  Chorus Kids

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  Marshal, Cam, and Miss Ribbon

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  Wrestler and Reporter

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Several characters from throughout the series appear in the game as spirits. The Rhythm Heaven series features the most spirits of any universe not represented by a fighter.

Music

Source Tracks

• "Blue Birds": The theme from the Blue Birds minigame sourced from Rhythm Heaven.
• "Monkey Watch": The theme of the Monkey Watch minigame from Rhythm Heaven Fever. In an arrangement unique to Super Smash Bros., the song contains clapping throughout and seamlessly loops back to the start.
• "Fruit Basket": Despite its name, this theme is sourced from the minigame Fruit Basket 2 from Rhythm Heaven Megamix.

Spirits

The following characters from the series are spirits.

Primary spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability
1,192		Karate Joe		★★★	2	2639	7942	1015	3055	1523	4582	Fist Attack ↑
1,193		The Wandering Samurai		★★	2	1546	6205	997	4002	549	2203	Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99
1,194		Wandering Samurai (Rhythm Heaven Fever) Wandering Samurai (Beat the Beat)		★★★	2	3170	9537	1879	5652	1057	3179	Critical Hit ↑
1,196		The Chorus Kids		★★★	3	2648	7987	1184	3571	1363	4109	Jump ↓
1,197		Munchy Monk		★	1	955	4783	511	2559	444	2224	No Effect
1,198		Reporter & Wrestler		★★	2	1547	6211	828	3323	719	2888	No Effect
1,200		Sumo Brothers		★	2	806	4038	438	2191	323	1619	Weight ↑

Support spirits

No.	Image	Name	Class	Cost	Ability
1,195		Sick Beats Doctor	★	1	Critical-Health Defense ↑
1,199		Baxter & Forthington	★	1	Rocket Belt Equipped

Games with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series

Rhythm Tengoku

• Enemies:
  • Sneaky Spirit appears in Smash Run.
• Trophies:
  • Sneaky Spirit and Karate Joe appear as trophies.
• Spirits:
  • Karate Joe, The Wandering Samurai, and Sick Beats Doctor appear as spirits.
• Misc:
  • This game is mentioned in the Chronicle.

Rhythm Heaven

• Trophies:
  • Chorus Kids appears as a trophy.
• Spirits:
  • The Chorus Kids and Munchy Monk appear as spirits.
• Music:
  • Blue Birds: The theme from the Blue Birds minigame sourced from this game.

Rhythm Heaven Fever

• Trophies:
  • Marshal, Cam, & Miss Ribbon and the Wrestler & Reporter appear as trophies.
• Spirits:
  • Wandering Samurai (Rhythm Heaven Fever), Baxter & Forthington and Reporter & Wrestler appear as spirits.
• Music:
  • Monkey Watch: Theme of the Monkey Watch minigame from this game. It is technically an arrangement unique to Super Smash Bros., as the song contains clapping throughout and seamlessly loops back to the start.

Rhythm Heaven Megamix

• Spirits:
  • The Sumo Brothers appear as a spirit.
  • Karate Joe, The Wandering Samurai, Sick Beats Doctor, The Chorus Kids, Munchy Monk and Baxter & Forthington use artwork from this game.
• Music:
  • Fruit Basket: Despite its name, this theme is sourced from the minigame Fruit Basket 2 from this game.