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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:The Mysterious Murasame Castle (Gameplay).png|left|thumb|Takamaru in ''The Mysterious Murasame Castle''.]] | [[File:The Mysterious Murasame Castle (Gameplay).png|left|thumb|Takamaru in ''The Mysterious Murasame Castle''.]] | ||
Takamaru is the protagonist of the 1986 Famicom game ''{{s|wikipedia|The Mysterious Murasame Castle}}'': he is an apprentice samurai who must protect Edo Japan and four neighboring castle towns from an evil alien menace, residing in the titular Murasame Castle. Armed with only a katana and his wit, he sets off to rescue the people from the extraterrestrial's influence. The game worked similarly to ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' - being based on the same engine - and had several power-ups for Takamaru to use, including sandals that let him walk on water, fireballs, throwing knives, and windmill swords. Takamaru and his game became rather obscure, owing to the lack of an overseas release; prior to the Famicom disc for the game making a cameo in ''Pikmin 2'', Takamaru was effectively unknown in the Western world. The character | Takamaru is the protagonist of the 1986 Famicom game ''{{s|wikipedia|The Mysterious Murasame Castle}}'': he is an apprentice samurai who must protect Edo Japan and four neighboring castle towns from an evil alien menace, residing in the titular Murasame Castle. Armed with only a katana and his wit, he sets off to rescue the people from the extraterrestrial's influence. The game worked similarly to ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' - being based on the same engine - and had several power-ups for Takamaru to use, including sandals that let him walk on water, fireballs, throwing knives, and windmill swords. Takamaru and his game became rather obscure, owing to the lack of an overseas release; prior to the Famicom disc for the game making a cameo in ''Pikmin 2'', Takamaru was effectively unknown in the Western world. The character made his first international appearance in ''[http://koei.fandom.com/wiki/Samurai_Warriors_3 Samurai Warriors 3]'' as a playable character, with an English voice track by {{s|wikipedia|Darrel Guilbeau}} accompanying the appearance. After being featured in his own mini-game in the [[Wii U]] game ''{{s|mariowiki|Nintendo Land}}'', his own game received an international release for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in the eShop. | ||
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[[File:Takamaru SSB4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Takamaru as an Assist Trophy.]] | [[File:Takamaru SSB4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Takamaru as an Assist Trophy.]] | ||
Takamaru appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. When summoned, he moves around swiftly with dashes and jumps, mimicking the animations of his original game with choppy body movements. He attacks either by throwing Windmill Swords that travel in an "X" shape and deal 3% damage to characters on contact, or with a flurry of repeated slashes using his katana, which traps opponents and deals up to 40% damage, with high knockback on the final hit. He can be defeated if he takes enough hits. | Takamaru appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. When summoned, he moves around swiftly with dashes and jumps, mimicking the animations of his original game with choppy body movements. He attacks either by throwing Windmill Swords that travel in an "X" shape and deal 3% damage to characters on contact, or with a flurry of repeated slashes using his katana, which traps opponents and deals up to 40% damage, with high knockback on the final hit. He can be defeated if he takes enough hits. Takamaru is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita, who also voiced [[Chrom]] in the same game's Japanese version. He is one of five characters in ''Smash 4'' that only speak Japanese in every version, with the others being {{SSB4|Marth}}, the [[Prince of Sablé]], {{SSB4|Roy}}, and {{SSB4|Cloud}}. | ||
In an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo2h4DlDLcc interview], Masahiro Sakurai stated that he briefly considered Takamaru as a playable character for ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', but just like how Takamaru was scrapped in ''Melee'', he felt that Takamaru's popularity was too low to make the cut, relegating him to Assist Trophy status. | In an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo2h4DlDLcc interview], Masahiro Sakurai stated that he briefly considered Takamaru as a playable character for ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', but just like how Takamaru was scrapped in ''Melee'', he felt that Takamaru's popularity was too low to make the cut, relegating him to Assist Trophy status. | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
===As an Assist Trophy=== | ===As an Assist Trophy=== | ||
Takamaru returns as an [[Assist Trophy]], acting like how he did in ''Smash 4'' | Takamaru returns as an [[Assist Trophy]], acting like how he did in ''Smash 4''. KOing him now earns a point, and he cannot appear on [[Boxing Ring]], [[Mute City SNES]], and [[Norfair]]. His voice clips from ''Smash 4'' are reused in ''Ultimate'' and he is one of seven characters in the game that only speak Japanese; the others are the [[Prince of Sablé]], {{SSBU|Cloud}}, [[Yuri Kozukata]], [[Akira Yuki]], {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}, and {{SSBU|Kazuya}}. | ||
===As a costume=== | ===As a costume=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
<!--Takamaru's consideration for SSB4 playability is already mentioned in the section above; do not include it here--> | <!--Takamaru's consideration for SSB4 playability is already mentioned in the section above; do not include it here--> | ||
*Despite being depicted as a {{s|wikipedia|samurai}} in all of his appearances before being an Assist Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', Takamaru is mislabeled as being a {{s|wikipedia|ninja}} in the English translations of his character Trophy. He is even shown wielding a {{s|wikipedia|ninjatō}}, a weapon associated with ninjas, rather than wielding the {{s|wikipedia|katana}} like his previous incarnations. | *Despite being depicted as a {{s|wikipedia|samurai}} in all of his appearances before being an Assist Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', Takamaru is mislabeled as being a {{s|wikipedia|ninja}} in the English translations of his character Trophy. He is even shown wielding a {{s|wikipedia|ninjatō}}, a weapon associated with ninjas, rather than wielding the {{s|wikipedia|katana}} like his previous incarnations. | ||
*In the Wii U version, the "Game Releases" section of the trophy description only mentions ''The Mysterious Murasame Castle''{{'}}s international debut on the [[Virtual Console]] in 2014, and not its original Japanese release on the Famicom Disk System in 1986. | *In the Wii U version, the "Game Releases" section of the trophy description only mentions ''The Mysterious Murasame Castle''{{'}}s international debut on the [[Virtual Console]] in 2014, and not its original Japanese release on the Famicom Disk System in 1986. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:27, July 4, 2024
| Takamaru | |
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  Official artwork of Takamaru from The Mysterious Murasame Castle. | |
| Universe | The Mysterious Murasame Castle |
| Debut | The Mysterious Murasame Castle (1986) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Super Mario Maker 2 (2019, cameo) |
| Console/platform of origin | Famicom (Disk System) |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Voice actor | Tomokazu Sugita |
Takamaru (鷹丸, Takamaru) is the protagonist of The Mysterious Murasame Castle.
Origin[edit]
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Takamaru is the protagonist of the 1986 Famicom game The Mysterious Murasame Castle: he is an apprentice samurai who must protect Edo Japan and four neighboring castle towns from an evil alien menace, residing in the titular Murasame Castle. Armed with only a katana and his wit, he sets off to rescue the people from the extraterrestrial's influence. The game worked similarly to The Legend of Zelda - being based on the same engine - and had several power-ups for Takamaru to use, including sandals that let him walk on water, fireballs, throwing knives, and windmill swords. Takamaru and his game became rather obscure, owing to the lack of an overseas release; prior to the Famicom disc for the game making a cameo in Pikmin 2, Takamaru was effectively unknown in the Western world. The character made his first international appearance in Samurai Warriors 3 as a playable character, with an English voice track by Darrel Guilbeau accompanying the appearance. After being featured in his own mini-game in the Wii U game Nintendo Land, his own game received an international release for the Nintendo 3DS in the eShop.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
While he does not make any appearance in Melee, Sakurai stated that Takamaru was at least considered for a playable role during development, but the idea was later scrapped, likely due to low relevance.[1]
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Takamaru's only appearance in Brawl is as a sticker.
Sticker[edit]
| Name | Game | Effect | Character(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takamaru | Nazo no Murasame Jō |  Attack +11
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.png) Takamaru (Nazo no Murasamejo) |
In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]
As an Assist Trophy[edit]
Takamaru appears as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. 4. When summoned, he moves around swiftly with dashes and jumps, mimicking the animations of his original game with choppy body movements. He attacks either by throwing Windmill Swords that travel in an "X" shape and deal 3% damage to characters on contact, or with a flurry of repeated slashes using his katana, which traps opponents and deals up to 40% damage, with high knockback on the final hit. He can be defeated if he takes enough hits. Takamaru is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita, who also voiced Chrom in the same game's Japanese version. He is one of five characters in Smash 4 that only speak Japanese in every version, with the others being Marth, the Prince of Sablé, Roy, and Cloud.
In an interview, Masahiro Sakurai stated that he briefly considered Takamaru as a playable character for Super Smash Bros. 4, but just like how Takamaru was scrapped in Melee, he felt that Takamaru's popularity was too low to make the cut, relegating him to Assist Trophy status.
As a costume[edit]
Takamaru is also the basis of a downloadable Mii Fighter costume for Mii Swordfighters. Nintendo also released a QR code for those who wish to have the exact Mii used in the costume's advertising.
Trophy[edit]
Takamaru's trophy appears in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of the Memorabilia Trophy Box.
- Takamaru
The main character of The Mysterious Murasame Castle. In this game, he dashes and jumps straight to the nearest opponent and shows off his swift sword skills. If he's got a bit of distance, he uses his special ninja techniques, based on the rook and the bishop in Japanese chess, to send projectiles spinning through the air.
: The Mysterious Murasame Castle (08/2014)
The main character of The Mysterious Murasame Castle. In this game, he dashes and jumps straight to the nearest opponent and shows off his swift sword skills. Once he's got a bit of distance, he uses his special ninja techniques, based on the rook and bishop in Japanese chess, to send projectiles spinning through the air.
: The Mysterious Murasame Castle (1986 (JP))
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As an Assist Trophy[edit]
Takamaru returns as an Assist Trophy, acting like how he did in Smash 4. KOing him now earns a point, and he cannot appear on Boxing Ring, Mute City SNES, and Norfair. His voice clips from Smash 4 are reused in Ultimate and he is one of seven characters in the game that only speak Japanese; the others are the Prince of Sablé, Cloud, Yuri Kozukata, Akira Yuki, Sephiroth, and Kazuya.
As a costume[edit]
Takamaru's wig and outfit also return as part of the base game.
Spirit[edit]
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base 
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Max
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Base 
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Max
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Base 
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Max
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Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,128 | |
Takamaru |  |
★★★ | 2 | 2948 | 8869 | 1541 | 4636 | 1139 | 3427 | Sword Attack ↑ | The Mysterious Murasame Castle |
Gallery[edit]
Takamaru fighting along side Diddy Kong, Fox, and Falco against Bowser.
Takamaru and Palutena
Takamaru and Ganondorf
Takamaru and Nikki as a Mii Gunner.
Takamaru attacking Duck Hunt.
Takamaru as a Mii Swordfighter costume
Takamaru as an assist Trophy in Ultimate.
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese |
鷹丸, Takamaru |
 English |
Takamaru |
 French |
Takamaru |
 German |
Takamaru |
 Spanish |
Takamaru |
 Italian |
Takamaru |
 Chinese |
Takamaru |
 Korean |
타카마루, Takamaru |
 Dutch |
Takamaru |
 Russian |
Такамару |
Trivia[edit]
- Despite being depicted as a samurai in all of his appearances before being an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. 4, Takamaru is mislabeled as being a ninja in the English translations of his character Trophy. He is even shown wielding a ninjatō, a weapon associated with ninjas, rather than wielding the katana like his previous incarnations.
- In the Wii U version, the "Game Releases" section of the trophy description only mentions The Mysterious Murasame Castle's international debut on the Virtual Console in 2014, and not its original Japanese release on the Famicom Disk System in 1986.
- In Ultimate, Takamaru's first line does not appear on Sound Test, despite the line being played out after getting summoned out of the Assist Trophy.
- Takamaru's kimono is a much paler shade of blue, almost gray, on his Assist Trophy model compared to how it appears in the official artwork used for his Spirit. This appears to be due to the model being based on a version of Takamaru's official artwork with inaccurate colors; it more closely matches the colors seen in his Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
References[edit]
| Character Inspirations for Mii Fighter Costumes in Super Smash Bros. 4 | |
|---|---|
 Mii Brawler
|
Akira · Captain Falcon · Flying Man · Heihachi · Jacky · King K. Rool · Knuckles · Toad |
 Mii Swordfighter
|
Ashley · Black Knight · Chrom · Dunban · Gil · Link · Lloyd · Monster Hunter · Takamaru · Viridi · Zero |
 Mii Gunner
|
Fox · Geno · Inkling · Isabelle · K.K. Slider · MegaMan.EXE · Proto Man · Samus · Tails · X |
| Headgear only | Barbara · Chain Chomp · Chocobo · Daisy · Inkling Squid · Luigi · Majora's Mask · Mario · Meta Knight · Peach · Red Shell · Sheik · Shy Guy · Spiny · Super Mushroom · Waluigi · Wario · Zelda |
