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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. | 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 | 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. | ||
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The ''Smash Bros.'' contribution is a simple, minimalist image to introduce the concept. | The ''Smash Bros.'' contribution is a simple, minimalist image to introduce the concept. | ||
The ''Super Mario Odyssey'' contribution is a short animated video. It features [[Cappy]] and [[Mario]], in the form of the number 10, bouncing on-screen. | 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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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 | 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]]. | 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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The third day's participants were [https://twitter.com/doubutsuno_mori/status/1067946707202101249 @doubutsuno_mori], the official | 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 | 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]]. | 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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The fourth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/bomberman573/status/1068309641291943937 @bomberman573], the official | 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 ''Bomberman'' contribution is an image of [[Bomberman]] running from an explosion. | ||
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The fifth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/1068673752194379776 @XenobladeJP], the official | 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 | 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 | 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''. | ||
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Xenoblade Smash.jpg|{{uv|Xenoblade}}'s contribution. | 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''. | MM Mythra.jpg|Massive Melee Mythra in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', based on her appearance in ''Ultimate''. | ||
Sonic artwork.jpg|[[SEGA]]'s contribution. | Sonic artwork.jpg|[[SEGA]]'s contribution. | ||
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The sixth day's sole participant was [https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1069033436583772160 @Pokemon_cojp], the official | 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. | 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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The seventh day's sole participant was [https://twitter.com/ZeldaOfficialJP/status/1069395794292342784 @ZeldaOfficialJP], the official | 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. | 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 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 | 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 ''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. | ||
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The Platinum Games contribution is an illustration of [[Bayonetta]], [[Rodin]], and [[Madama Butterfly]] by Yusuke Hashimoto, the director of ''Bayonetta 2''. | 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 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. | 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. | 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. | ||
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The ninth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/metalgear_jp/status/1070120577992540161 @metalgear_jp], the official | 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 ''Metal Gear'' contribution is a render of [[Solid Snake]] (taken from ''Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection''). | ||
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The tenth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/ROCKMAN_UNITY/status/1070482981158940673 @ROCKMAN_UNITY], the official | 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 ''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. | ||
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On launch day, [https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1070694355214700544 @SmashBrosJP] posted a collage of every playable character to celebrate the game's release. | On launch day, [https://twitter.com/SmashBrosJP/status/1070694355214700544 @SmashBrosJP] posted a collage of every playable character to celebrate the game's release. | ||
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 | 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. | |||
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SmashUltimateReleaseDayAllCharactersArtwork.jpg|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}'s contribution. | SmashUltimateReleaseDayAllCharactersArtwork.jpg|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}'s contribution. | ||
Mother 3 Artwork.jpg|{{uv|EarthBound}}'s contribution. | |||
Joker artwork.png|{{uv|Persona}}'s contribution. | Joker artwork.png|{{uv|Persona}}'s contribution. | ||
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*The ''Final Fantasy'' contribution may reference ''Final Fantasy VII'' as there were seven days left. | *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". | *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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[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] | [[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] | ||