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! Name !! Votes Received !! Current status | ! Name !! Votes Received !! Current status | ||
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| [[Bowser]] || 169 || Playable since ''Melee'', featured on the front cover! | | Koopa/[[Bowser]] || 169 || Playable since ''Melee'', featured on the front cover! | ||
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| [[Princess Peach]] || 66 || Playable since ''Melee''. | | [[Princess Peach]] || 66 || Playable since ''Melee''. | ||
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| [[Wario]] || 65 || Trophy in ''Melee'', playable since ''Brawl''. | | [[Wario]] || 65 || Trophy in ''Melee'', playable since ''Brawl''. | ||
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| [[Toad]] || 27 || Numerous cameos across the franchise, featured as Peach's [[down special]]. | | Kinopio/[[Toad]] || 27 || Numerous cameos across the franchise, featured as Peach's [[down special]]. | ||
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| [[Koopa Troopa]] || 9 || Enemy in [[Adventure Mode]], [[The Subspace Emissary]], and [[Smash Run]], numerous cameos. | | Nokonoko/[[Koopa Troopa]] || 9 || Enemy in [[Adventure Mode]], [[The Subspace Emissary]], and [[Smash Run]], numerous cameos. | ||
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| [[Kamek]] || 8 || Sticker in Brawl, stage element, Smash Tour element, and trophy in ''Smash 4'', spirit and stage element in ''Ultimate''. | | [[Kamek]] || 8 || Sticker in Brawl, stage element, Smash Tour element, and trophy in ''Smash 4'', spirit and stage element in ''Ultimate''. | ||
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| [[Goomba]] || 7 || Enemy in [[Adventure Mode]], [[The Subspace Emissary]], and [[Smash Run]], numerous other cameos. | | Kuribo/[[Goomba]] || 7 || Enemy in [[Adventure Mode]], [[The Subspace Emissary]], and [[Smash Run]], numerous other cameos. | ||
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| [[Mallow]] || 5 || [[Spirit]] in ''Ultimate''. | | [[Mallow]] || 5 || [[Spirit]] in ''Ultimate''. | ||
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| [[Lugia]] || 11 || [[Poké Ball]] encounter since ''Melee''. | | [[Lugia]] || 11 || [[Poké Ball]] encounter since ''Melee''. | ||
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| [[Meowth]] || 8 || [[Poké Ball]] encounter in ''Smash 64'', then ''Brawl'' onwards; trophy, sticker, and spirit appearances across the franchise. | | Nyarth/[[Meowth]] || 8 || [[Poké Ball]] encounter in ''Smash 64'', then ''Brawl'' onwards; trophy, sticker, and spirit appearances across the franchise. | ||
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| [[Raichu]] || 7 || Mentioned in trophies and [[Palutena's Guidance]] until ''Ultimate'', where Alolan Raichu is a [[Poké Ball]] encounter. | | [[Raichu]] || 7 || Mentioned in trophies and [[Palutena's Guidance]] until ''Ultimate'', where Alolan Raichu is a [[Poké Ball]] encounter. | ||
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| [[Marill]] || 5 || [[Poké Ball]] encounter and trophy in ''Melee'', spirit in ''Ultimate''. | | [[Marill]] || 5 || [[Poké Ball]] encounter and trophy in ''Melee'', spirit in ''Ultimate''. | ||
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| [[Bulbasaur]] || 5 || Trophy in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. | | Fushigidane/[[Bulbasaur]] || 5 || Trophy in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. | ||
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| [[Togepi]] || 5 || [[Poké Ball]] encounter since ''Melee''; various trophy, sticker, and spirit appearances. | | [[Togepi]] || 5 || [[Poké Ball]] encounter since ''Melee''; various trophy, sticker, and spirit appearances. | ||
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* | *Ash is referred to as "Protagonist" in these results, implying that Red was counted as well. | ||
*Lugia can be attributed to ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokemon the Movie 2000}}'' being scheduled for release in Japanese cinemas that year, on July 17th, 1999. In Japan, the movie was known as ''"Revelation: Lugia"''. | *Lugia can be attributed to ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokemon the Movie 2000}}'' being scheduled for release in Japanese cinemas that year, on July 17th, 1999. In Japan, the movie was known as ''"Revelation: Lugia"''. | ||
*''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Gold and Silver}}'' would not be released until the following year; however, Marill was revealed at the November 1997 SpaceWorld event and had seen multiple anime appearances. Likewise, Togepi would serve a role on the main cast of the anime. | *''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Gold and Silver}}'' would not be released until the following year; however, Marill was revealed at the November 1997 SpaceWorld event and had seen multiple anime appearances. Likewise, Togepi would serve a role on the main cast of the anime. | ||
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| [[Metroid]] || ''Metroid'' || 6 || [[Assist Trophy]] since ''Brawl'' | | [[Metroid]] || ''Metroid'' || 6 || [[Assist Trophy]] since ''Brawl'' | ||
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| Foreman Spike || ''Wrecking Crew'' || 6 || Vaguely referenced through Mario's black alternate costumes since ''Melee'', used in [[Event Match]]es such as [[Wrecking Mario]] and [[Wrecking Bros.]] | | Blacky/Foreman Spike || ''Wrecking Crew'' || 6 || Vaguely referenced through Mario's black alternate costumes since ''Melee'', used in [[Event Match]]es such as [[Wrecking Mario]] and [[Wrecking Bros.]] | ||
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| [[Pit]] || ''Kid Icarus'' || 5 || Playable since ''Brawl'' | | [[Pit]] || ''Kid Icarus'' || 5 || Playable since ''Brawl'' |
Revision as of 13:02, July 21, 2024
- Not to be confused with Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
After the release of Super Smash Bros. in Japan, the official website asked players to send in a questionnaire, detailing their favourite characters in Smash 64 and those they wished were in the game. As the internet was still in its infancy, from a modern perspective, not many votes were submitted. The voting was open until 31st May 1999, with the results being released the next day. The overall total votes were not publicly released.
Favourite character
The first poll would arrange characters by series, showing further candidates.[1]
Given the popularity of Metal Mario, and the rest of the polls being based on things players want to see in the future, the poll could have influenced the Metal Box and Super Mushroom's appearances in Melee.
Name | Votes Received | Summary of Reasons |
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Kirby | 252 | Copy ability, multiple jumps makes SDs rare, can use the same controls as those in Kirby Super Star, cute appearance, familiarity. |
Ness | 203 | Unique moveset, particularly referring to PK Thunder; fans of EarthBound, cute appearance. |
Link | 140 | Easy to play as, up and down aerials, Bombs, fans of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. |
Captain Falcon | 98 | Falcon Punch, numerous zero-to-death combos, easy to handle, no use of weapons, fans of F-Zero. |
Pikachu | 95 | Quick movements, strong attacks like Thunder, easy to use, cute appearance - particularly with its taunt. |
Samus | 85 | Strong woman, Charge Shot, Screw Attack, fans of the Metroid series. |
Luigi | 70 | "It wouldn't be a Nintendo game without Luigi," unmotivated but cool character, strong appeal with suspicious eyes. |
Mario | 68 | Face of Nintendo, easy to use, moveset that's easy to get used to. |
Fox | 60 | Fast moves, Reflector, voice actor, looks the coolest, closest character to Slippy Toad. |
Yoshi | 47 | Hip Drop, unique double jump, appreciation for his strange maneuverability, easy to use despite his strength, down aerial, Egg Throw. |
Jigglypuff | 42 | Strong movement, strong in the air, using weakness to win. |
Donkey Kong | 38 | Looks slow, but is quick; up smash. One person refers to "Michizure," meaning forcing someone to take part in something, which could refer to the infinite throw trap. |
Metal Mario | 24 | None |
Fighting Polygon Team | 17 | None |
Master Hand | 11 | None |
Giant Donkey Kong | 3 | None |
Aggregate results
These results were released second.[2]
Name | Series | Votes Received | Current status |
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Koopa (Bowser in Western countries) | Super Mario | 169 | Playable since Melee. |
Princess Peach | Super Mario | 66 | Playable since Melee. |
Wario | Super Mario | 65 | Cameo as a trophy in Melee, referenced by Mario's alternate colours, playable since Brawl. |
King Dedede | Kirby | 46 | Cameo as a trophy in Melee, cameo in Dream Land in Smash 64 and Melee, playable since Brawl. |
Ganondorf | The Legend of Zelda | 36 | Playable since Melee. |
James Bond | GoldenEye 007 | 35 | Indirect cameo via the Proximity Mine item in the PAL and NTSC releases of Melee. |
Mewtwo | Pokémon | 35 | Playable in Melee and Ultimate, DLC in Smash 4, intended for Brawl but was reduced to sticker and trophy cameos. |
Banjo & Kazooie | Banjo-Kazooie | 33 | DLC in Ultimate, in part thanks to the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot. |
Kinopio (Toad in Western countries) | Super Mario | 27 | Cameo as a trophy since Melee, cameo as sticker in Brawl, cameo as part of Peach's moveset, basis of a well-known hoax. |
Mew | Pokémon | 24 | Cameo as a Poké Ball Pokémon since Smash 64, cameo as trophy since Melee, cameo as sticker in Brawl. |
Marth | Fire Emblem | 21 | Playable since Melee. |
Mr. Saturn | Mother | 18 | Usable as item since Melee, cameo as a trophy since Melee, cameo as a sticker in Brawl. |
Satoshi (Ash in Western countries) | Pokémon | 18 | Pokémon Trainer acts and sounds similar to the character in Brawl. Ash has historically been referenced in Pokémon games through preset player names, even at the time. He is mentioned in Pokémon Trainer’s trophy description in Smash 4 and has been vaguely referenced through Greninja transforming into Ash-Greninja during Secret Ninja Attack in Ultimate. |
"Character from Fire Emblem" | Fire Emblem | 18 | Individual votes for Fire Emblem characters that weren't for Marth were consolidated to this sample. Fulfilled by Roy in Melee, Ike since Brawl, and Robin and Lucina in Smash 4, though all appeared in games after Smash 64; white palette swap of Marth makes him resemble Leaf of Tharcia 776, blue palette swap of Ike makes him resemble Sigurd from Genealogy of the Holy War. Numerous cameos by Fire Emblem characters since Brawl, via stickers, trophies, and spirits. |
Gooey | Kirby | 17 | Cameo as trophy in Melee, cameo as sticker in Brawl. |
Diddy Kong | Donkey Kong | 15 | No cameo in Melee, playable character since Brawl |
Sukapon | Joy Mech Fight | 15 | Intended to be an item in Melee, cameo as a sticker in Brawl, Assist Trophy in Ultimate |
"Someone from Pokémon" | Pokémon | 12 | Individual votes for Pokémon that weren't for Mew, Mewtwo, or Lugia were consolidated into this sample; possibly fulfilled by Pichu, Lucario, and Greninja being playable in later games, though all appeared in games after Smash 64's release. Numerous cameos by the characters since Melee, via trophies, stages, and stickers. |
Meta Knight | Kirby | 11 | Cameo as trophy in Melee, playable since Brawl. |
Lugia | Pokémon | 11 | Usable Pokéball Pokémon since Melee, cameo as trophy since Melee, cameo as sticker in Brawl. |
Notes
- The website claimed that, at the time, Super Smash Bros. Melee was not planned. However, Masahiro Sakurai would later admit that he was drafting the design document for Melee while the poll was active and lied to make the reveal a surprise and keep pressure off everyone involved.[3]
- In the case of multiple characters being listed in a vote, only the first was counted.
- Ganon and Ganondorf were counted as a single character.
- "Fire Emblem" and "Pokémon" were votes that didn't specify a specific character; in other words, they did not note a character like Marth or Mewtwo.
- In the case of Lugia, Pokemon the Movie 2000 was just about to release in Japanese cinemas, being released on July 17th, 1999. In Japan, it was known as "Revelation: Lugia".
- The end of the page notes that Bowser, King Dedede, and Mewtwo were intended to be in the game, but were cut for "circumstances here and there".
Results by series
A third poll would arrange characters by series, showing further candidates.[4]
Super Mario
Name | Votes Received | Current status |
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Koopa/Bowser | 169 | Playable since Melee, featured on the front cover! |
Princess Peach | 66 | Playable since Melee. |
Wario | 65 | Trophy in Melee, playable since Brawl. |
Kinopio/Toad | 27 | Numerous cameos across the franchise, featured as Peach's down special. |
Nokonoko/Koopa Troopa | 9 | Enemy in Adventure Mode, The Subspace Emissary, and Smash Run, numerous cameos. |
Kamek | 8 | Sticker in Brawl, stage element, Smash Tour element, and trophy in Smash 4, spirit and stage element in Ultimate. |
Kuribo/Goomba | 7 | Enemy in Adventure Mode, The Subspace Emissary, and Smash Run, numerous other cameos. |
Mallow | 5 | Spirit in Ultimate. |
Geno | 5 | Mii Fighter Costume DLC in Smash 4 and Ultimate, and a spirit in the latter. |
Baby Mario | 2 | Trophy in Melee, Brawl, and Smash 4. Spirit in Ultimate. |
Pokémon
Name | Votes Received | Current status |
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Mewtwo | 35 | Playable in Melee and Ultimate, DLC in Smash 4, and cameos in Brawl. |
Mew | 24 | Poké Ball encounter since Melee. |
Satoshi/Ash Ketchum | 18 | Referenced through Ash-Greninja in Greninja's Secret Ninja Attack in Ultimate. Adjacent references through Pokémon Trainer in Brawl and Ultimate. |
"Someone from Pokémon" | 12 | Too general and unspecified |
Lugia | 11 | Poké Ball encounter since Melee. |
Nyarth/Meowth | 8 | Poké Ball encounter in Smash 64, then Brawl onwards; trophy, sticker, and spirit appearances across the franchise. |
Raichu | 7 | Mentioned in trophies and Palutena's Guidance until Ultimate, where Alolan Raichu is a Poké Ball encounter. |
Marill | 5 | Poké Ball encounter and trophy in Melee, spirit in Ultimate. |
Fushigidane/Bulbasaur | 5 | Trophy in Melee and Brawl. |
Togepi | 5 | Poké Ball encounter since Melee; various trophy, sticker, and spirit appearances. |
Notes
- Ash is referred to as "Protagonist" in these results, implying that Red was counted as well.
- Lugia can be attributed to Pokemon the Movie 2000 being scheduled for release in Japanese cinemas that year, on July 17th, 1999. In Japan, the movie was known as "Revelation: Lugia".
- Pokémon Gold and Silver would not be released until the following year; however, Marill was revealed at the November 1997 SpaceWorld event and had seen multiple anime appearances. Likewise, Togepi would serve a role on the main cast of the anime.
The Legend of Zelda
Name | Votes Received | Current status |
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Ganon/Ganondorf | 36 | Playable since Melee; Ganon is a boss in Ultimate |
Young Link | 8 | Playable in Melee and Ultimate. |
Princess Zelda | 8 | Playable since Melee. |
Sheik | 8 | Playable since Melee. |
Darunia | 2 | Master spirit in Ultimate. |
Kirby
Name | Votes Received | Current status |
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King Dedede | 46 | Cameos in Smash 64 and Melee, playable since Brawl. |
Gooey | 17 | Trophy in Melee, spirit in Ultimate. |
Meta Knight | 11 | Trophy in Melee, playable since Brawl. |
"One of Kirby's Friends" | 10 | Too general and unspecified |
Waddle Dee | 3 | Trophy in Melee, Brawl, and Smash 4, part of King Dedede's Waddle Dee Toss and Waddle Dee Army in Brawl, enemies in Smash Run, spirit in Ultimate. |
EarthBound
Name | Votes Received | Current status |
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Mr. Saturn | 18 | Item since Melee, possible pull from Peach's Vegetable. |
Poo | 6 | Trophy in Melee, sticker in Brawl, cameos on Magicant in Smash 4, spirit and part of Ness's PK Starstorm attack in Ultimate. |
"Other EarthBound Characters" | 4 | Too general and unspecified |
Paula | 4 | Trophy in Melee, sticker in Brawl, cameos on Magicant in Smash 4, spirit and part of Ness's PK Starstorm attack in Ultimate. Implied to have taught Ness PK Fire and PK Thunder in Melee. |
Starman | 3 | Trophy in Melee and Smash 4, sticker in Brawl, Assist Trophy since Smash 4. |
Jeff | 2 | Trophy in Melee, Brawl, and Smash 4, sticker in Brawl, Assist Trophy since Smash 4. |
Star Fox
Name | Votes Received | Current status |
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Falco Lombardi | 7 | Playable since Melee. |
Slippy Toad | 5 | Cameos on Corneria, Lylat Cruise, and Shadow Moses Island across the series. Appears in an Adventure Mode cutscene. Trophy in Melee, Brawl, and Smash 4. Sticker in Brawl and spirit in Ultimate. |
Wolf O'Donnell | 4 | Playable in Brawl and Ultimate. |
Peppy Hare | 2 | Cameos on Corneria and Lylat Cruise across the series. Appears in an Adventure Mode cutscene. |
Fire Emblem
Name | Votes Received | Current status |
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Marth | 21 | Playable since Melee |
"Someone from Fire Emblem" | 18 | Too general and unspecified |
Ogma | 8 | No appearances. |
Seliph | 4 | Spirit in Ultimate |
Sigurd | 2 | Spirit in Ultimate |
Leif | 2 | Referenced via one of Marth's alternate costumes since Melee, being considered for the game alongside Marth. Spirit in Ultimate. |
Name | Series | Votes Received | Current status |
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James Bond 007 | James Bond | 35 | Vaguely referenced through the Proximity Mine in PAL/NTSC Melee releases. |
Banjo & Kazooie | Banjo-Kazooie | 18 | DLC in Ultimate. |
Diddy Kong | Donkey Kong | 15 | Playable since Brawl. |
Robot from Blast Corps | Blast Corps | 2 | No appearances. |
006 Trevelyan | James Bond | 2 | Vaguely referenced through the Proximity Mine in PAL/NTSC Melee releases. |
Notes
- Blast Corps had released 2 years prior and had received widespread acclaim in Japan.[5]
"NES / SNES properties"
Name | Series | Votes Received | Current status |
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Sukapon | Joy Mecha Fight | 15 | Intended to be an item in Melee, cameo as a sticker in Brawl, Assist Trophy since Smash 4 |
Lip | Panel de Pon | 9 | Referenced through Lip's Stick since Melee. |
Prince Richard | Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru | 8 | Referenced through Prince of Sablé. |
Metroid | Metroid | 6 | Assist Trophy since Brawl |
Blacky/Foreman Spike | Wrecking Crew | 6 | Vaguely referenced through Mario's black alternate costumes since Melee, used in Event Matches such as Wrecking Mario and Wrecking Bros. |
Pit | Kid Icarus | 5 | Playable since Brawl |
Donbe | Shin Onigashima | 5 | Trophy in Melee alongside Hikari |
Dion, Max or Jack (Main Characters) | Marvelous: Mōhitotsu no Takarajima | 5 | Dion, Max and Jack are spirits in Ultimate. |
Samurai Goroh | F-Zero | 4 | Trophy in Melee, Assist Trophy since Brawl. |
Ice Climbers | Ice Climber | 4 | Playable since Melee. |
Balloon Fighter | Balloon Fight | 4 | Trophy in Melee, Sticker in Brawl, spirit in Ultimate, Music in various titles, Masterpiece in Brawl, referenced through Villager's up special. |
Notes
- Metroid votes include the Baby Metroid from Super Metroid.
"That's not Nintendo!"
Name | Series | Votes Received | Current status |
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Chocobo | Final Fantasy | 9 | DLC Mii Fighter Costume in Smash 4 and Ultimate. |
Doraemon | Doraemon | 7 | No appearances. |
Bomberman | Bomberman | 5 | Assist Trophy in Ultimate. |
Crash Bandicoot | Crash Bandicoot | 4 | No appearances, but has been the source of multiple rumours. |
Sonic | Sonic the Hedgehog | 3 | Intended for Melee, playable since Brawl. |
Mega Man | Mega Man | 3 | Playable since Smash 4. |
Impact
All but 3 characters in the poll results — Ogma, a Blast Corps robot, and Doraemon — would later appear in the Smash franchise in some capacity; if not as playable fighters, they would appear through cameos, such as as items, trophies, stickers, or spirits. Even James Bond, a character largely seen as out of Smash's reach, has seen representation in the Proximity Mine from GoldenEye 007 in the PAL and NTSC releases of Melee, and Ash Ketchum has been indirectly referenced through Pokémon Trainer and Secret Ninja Attack.
A similar poll, the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot, would be launched in 2015, 16 years later; this poll would be used to determine the final DLC character for Super Smash Bros. 4, and influence the roster choices in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Out of all realisable characters for Smash 4, Bayonetta won, but the true winner was revealed to be Sora after he was revealed to be the final DLC character for Ultimate.[6]
References
- ^ Favourite Character Results, Favourite Character (English)
- ^ Aggregate Results, Aggregate Results (English)
- ^ News Flash! Smash Bros. Dojo: Smash Begins!
- ^ Series-Based Results, Series-Based Results (English)
- ^ The Making of Blast Corps
- ^ Sora revealed to be the "true" winner of the Fighter Ballot