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'''''Mr. Sakurai Presents''''' ({{ja|のつかいかた|No Tsukai Kata}}, ''How to Use''), known as '''''Battling with''''' in Europe and Oceania, is a series of unscripted video presentations hosted by ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series director [[Masahiro Sakurai]] | '''''Mr. Sakurai Presents''''' ({{ja|のつかいかた|No Tsukai Kata}}, ''How to Use''), known as '''''Battling with''''' in Europe and Oceania, is a series of unscripted video presentations hosted by ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series director [[Masahiro Sakurai]] at irregular intervals which detail upcoming {{SSBU|downloadable content}} for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. These presentations are similar to [[Nintendo Direct|''Super Smash Bros.'' Directs]], though they feature lower budgets than a traditional Direct. These presentations also briefly discuss the history of the series and how it was adapted to ''Ultimate''. Sakurai revealed in an interview that the format for Mr. Sakurai Presents was suggested by Nintendo due to [[#New Content Approaching (Joker)|Joker's introduction video]] being unexpectedly expensive.<ref>https://twitter.com/KodyNOKOLO/status/1455945465409773577</ref> | ||
The presentations for the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 characters took place inside Sakurai's studio, featuring an English voiceover in the North American versions. However, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on competitive Smash|COVID-19 pandemic]], the format of the presentations for Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was slightly changed, with {{SSBU|Min Min}}, {{SSBU|Steve}}, and {{SSBU|Pyra}}/{{SSBU|Mythra}}'s presentations taking place in Sakurai's house and all of them having subtitles for all overseas versions. | The presentations for the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 characters took place inside Sakurai's studio, featuring an English voiceover in the North American versions. However, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on competitive Smash|COVID-19 pandemic]], the format of the presentations for Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was slightly changed, with {{SSBU|Min Min}}, {{SSBU|Steve}}, and {{SSBU|Pyra}}/{{SSBU|Mythra}}'s presentations taking place in Sakurai's house and all of them having subtitles for all overseas versions. | ||
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*'''What is [series name]?''': After briefly introducing himself to the viewers, Sakurai talks about the series that the [[fighter]] is from, the various games in the series, the style of the games, and the fighter's role in them. Steve and Sephiroth's presentations are the only ones that did not have this section. | *'''What is [series name]?''': After briefly introducing himself to the viewers, Sakurai talks about the series that the [[fighter]] is from, the various games in the series, the style of the games, and the fighter's role in them. Steve and Sephiroth's presentations are the only ones that did not have this section. | ||
**In the latter's, however, instead of talking about what ''Final Fantasy VII'' is as a whole, Sakurai instead specifically talks about Sephiroth himself, and called the section, '''Who is Sephiroth?''' as a result. | **In the latter's, however, instead of talking about what ''Final Fantasy VII'' is as a whole, Sakurai instead specifically talks about Sephiroth himself, and called the section, '''Who is Sephiroth?''' as a result. | ||
*'''As part of Challenger Pack [number]: [Character] joins the battle!''': Sakurai goes into details about the character's | *'''As part of Challenger Pack [number]: [Character] joins the battle!''': Sakurai goes into details about the character's move-set, including standard [[attack]]s, [[smash attacks]], [[aerial attack]]s, [[special moves]] and [[Final Smash]], which is always shown last. [[Fighter ability|Unique mechanics for certain characters]], like Hero's [[MP Gauge]], Terry's command inputs, or Steve's mining and crafting abilities, are also shown off and explained. In many cases, most fighters' non-special moves are given names during this section that are usually not present in the [[tips]]. | ||
*'''New Stage: [stage name]''': Sakurai talks about the [[stage]] that comes with the fighter, including its design, unique elements, and any [[background character]]s that may appear in the stage. | *'''New Stage: [stage name]''': Sakurai talks about the [[stage]] that comes with the fighter, including its design, unique elements, and any [[background character]]s that may appear in the stage. | ||
**'''Cameos''': In both Banjo & Kazooie's and Terry's presentations, this section was split into one section about the stage itself and another section about the background characters on the stage. | **'''Cameos''': In both Banjo & Kazooie's and Terry's presentations, this section was split into one section about the stage itself and another section about the background characters on the stage. | ||
*'''Let's see them in action!''': After showing off just the | *'''Let's see them in action!''': After showing off just the move-set, Sakurai shows full gameplay of the character in one of the various modes of the game. For Hero, Banjo & Kazooie, Min Min and Sora, he played a regular [[Smash]] battle. For Terry and Sephiroth, he played their {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} routes. For Byleth, Pyra/Mythra, and Kazuya, he played [[Squad Strike]]. For Steve, he played a few [[spirit]] battles on his [[DLC Spirits (mode)|DLC Spirit Board]]. | ||
*'''Song Collection/List''': Sakurai goes over the {{SSBU|music}} that is included with the fighter and shows a list of tracks on-screen, with new remixes being labelled with an icon. During the presentation itself, whenever a new song is being played, the corner of the screen will show the name of the song for reference. | *'''Song Collection/List''': Sakurai goes over the {{SSBU|music}} that is included with the fighter and shows a list of tracks on-screen, with new remixes being labelled with an icon. During the presentation itself, whenever a new song is being played, the corner of the screen will show the name of the song for reference. | ||
*'''Version [update number]''': After discussing the main content of the DLC, Sakurai then talks about the update that will release with the DLC and the extra content that comes in it, including new modes (like [[Stage Builder]] and [[Home-Run Contest]]) as well as smaller changes (like a time limit for the [[Final Smash Meter]]). This segment was not featured in presentations for fighters whose updates did not feature major changes besides the release of the DLC. | *'''Version [update number]''': After discussing the main content of the DLC, Sakurai then talks about the update that will release with the DLC and the extra content that comes in it, including new modes (like [[Stage Builder]] and [[Home-Run Contest]]) as well as smaller changes (like a time limit for the [[Final Smash Meter]]). This segment was not featured in presentations for fighters whose updates did not feature major changes besides the release of the DLC. | ||
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===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*This was the only character presentation to not have been hosted by Masahiro Sakurai. | *This was the only character presentation to not have been hosted by Masahiro Sakurai. | ||
*Sakurai would state in a Famitsu column<ref>https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1166746910910111746</ref> that the format of this presentation had | *Sakurai would state in a Famitsu column<ref>https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1166746910910111746</ref> that the format of this presentation had a budget too high to feasibly make one for every new fighter, so it was abandoned in favor of the format used for every subsequent presentation. | ||
==''Mr. Sakurai Presents "{{SSBU|Hero}}"''== | ==''Mr. Sakurai Presents "{{SSBU|Hero}}"''== | ||
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***The Mii Fighter costume section uses the standard Battlefield remix of Lifelight (otherwise heard at the beginning and end of the section), rather than any of the ''Dragon Quest'' music; it is the only presentation to have no other music in the Mii Fighter costume section, due to there only being ''Dragon Quest''-based Mii costumes included in update 4.0.0. Both of these are likely due to the ''Dragon Quest'' music being owned by the late series composer {{s|wikipedia|Koichi Sugiyama}}, rather than [[Square Enix]]. | ***The Mii Fighter costume section uses the standard Battlefield remix of Lifelight (otherwise heard at the beginning and end of the section), rather than any of the ''Dragon Quest'' music; it is the only presentation to have no other music in the Mii Fighter costume section, due to there only being ''Dragon Quest''-based Mii costumes included in update 4.0.0. Both of these are likely due to the ''Dragon Quest'' music being owned by the late series composer {{s|wikipedia|Koichi Sugiyama}}, rather than [[Square Enix]]. | ||
**this one does not have Sakurai discuss the inclusion of any specific Mii outfits. | **this one does not have Sakurai discuss the inclusion of any specific Mii outfits. | ||
**the section that is usually titled "As part of Challenger Pack #: [Character] joins the battle | **the section that is usually titled "As part of Challenger Pack #: [Character] joins the battle," in Joker's video and future presentation instead uses Hero's trailer tagline (The Hero Draws Near!). | ||
**after Hero's general introduction, his moves are introduced in a sub-section called "Hero's Moves". In future presentations, the character's introduction and moveset are part of the same section. | **after Hero's general introduction, his moves are introduced in a sub-section called "Hero's Moves". In future presentations, the character's introduction and moveset are part of the same section. | ||
**Sakurai does not individually talk about Hero's standard attacks (like smash attacks, aerial attacks, grabs, etc.). While he talks about special properties like the smash attacks' Critical Hit and the side tilt's shielding abilities, he does not talk about every move as a whole. | **Sakurai does not individually talk about Hero's standard attacks (like smash attacks, aerial attacks, grabs, etc.). While he talks about special properties like the smash attacks' Critical Hit and the side tilt's shielding abilities, he does not talk about every move as a whole. | ||
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===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*Unlike Sephiroth's presentation, Sakurai once again had to record the presentation from his house, much like Min Min and Steve's presentations, due to rises in COVID-19 cases at the time of recording. | *Unlike Sephiroth's presentation, Sakurai once again had to record the presentation from his house, much like Min Min and Steve's presentations, due to rises in COVID-19 cases at the time of recording. | ||
*Unlike the previous Fighters Pass Vol. 2 presentations and like the | *Unlike the previous Fighters Pass Vol. 2 presentations and like the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 presentations, Sakurai's gameplay demonstration was done using the Japanese version of ''Ultimate'', rather than the English version. | ||
*This is the first presentation to focus on more than one fighter at the same time, as Pyra and Mythra are counted as separate fighters. | *This is the first presentation to focus on more than one fighter at the same time, as Pyra and Mythra are counted as separate fighters. | ||
**While {{SSBU|Terry}} was briefly showcased at the end of the {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} presentation, he was not showcased in full. | **While {{SSBU|Terry}} was briefly showcased at the end of the {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} presentation, he was not showcased in full. | ||
* | *Pyra and Mythra's designs in ''Ultimate'' are censored due to age ratings, giving them tights and covering up the latter's cleavage. Despite this, however, figurines of both Pyra and Mythra are present on Sakurai's desk, using their uncensored designs. Gameplay of ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' shown also uses their uncensored designs. This is likely due to the presentation not being bound by the same age rating restrictions as the game itself. | ||
*During the presentation, Sakurai played using ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' themed Switch Pro Controllers. | *During the presentation, Sakurai played using ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' themed Switch Pro Controllers. | ||
*This is the first ''Mr. Sakurai Presents'' video to not have the character's splash art tagline from their reveal trailer captioned on the thumbnail, instead simply saying, "Pyra/Mythra Join the Battle!" This is likely due to Pyra and Mythra being two distinct characters and thus having two distinct taglines (while Byleth also had two taglines, they are two genders of the same character). | *This is the first ''Mr. Sakurai Presents'' video to not have the character's splash art tagline from their reveal trailer captioned on the thumbnail, instead simply saying, "Pyra/Mythra Join the Battle!" This is likely due to Pyra and Mythra being two distinct characters and thus having two distinct taglines (while Byleth also had two taglines, they are two genders of the same character). | ||
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*Much like Pyra and Mythra's presentation, the thumbnail for the North American presentation simply says, "Kazuya Joins the Battle!" rather than his trailer tagline ("Kazuya GETS READY FOR THE NEXT BATTLE!"), though this may be due to it being too long to put the entire caption on screen. | *Much like Pyra and Mythra's presentation, the thumbnail for the North American presentation simply says, "Kazuya Joins the Battle!" rather than his trailer tagline ("Kazuya GETS READY FOR THE NEXT BATTLE!"), though this may be due to it being too long to put the entire caption on screen. | ||
*Sakurai reaffirms in this video that there are no plans for more fighters beyond Fighters Pass Vol. 2. | *Sakurai reaffirms in this video that there are no plans for more fighters beyond Fighters Pass Vol. 2. | ||
==''Battling with {{SSBU|Sora}}''== | ==''Battling with {{SSBU|Sora}}''== | ||
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*Unlike ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Byleth"'', the brief intro before Sora's trailer is retained in the full archive of the stream. | *Unlike ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Byleth"'', the brief intro before Sora's trailer is retained in the full archive of the stream. | ||
*As with ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"'', the featured Mii Fighter costumes were shown at the beginning of the presentation, rather than towards the end. However, unlike Sephiroth's presentation, the costumes did not reappear in the showcase afterwards. | *As with ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"'', the featured Mii Fighter costumes were shown at the beginning of the presentation, rather than towards the end. However, unlike Sephiroth's presentation, the costumes did not reappear in the showcase afterwards. | ||
*During the match between Sora, Cloud, and Sephiroth, when Sora catches the latter two in his Final Smash, Sakurai parodies Cloud's line from ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', "Stay where you belong, in my memories." with "Stay where you belong, behind these doors." | *During the match between Sora, Cloud, and Sephiroth, when Sora catches the latter two in his Final Smash, Sakurai parodies Cloud's line from ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', "Stay where you belong, in my memories." with "Stay where you belong, behind these doors." | ||
*Much like other presentations, the logo for ''Doom'', the series the Slayer hails from, is absent in the American version of his Mii Costume reveal trailer, being replaced with a wordmark featuring the character's name, in this case, Doom Slayer, despite featuring the franchise's name. However, like Kazuya's presentation, the European versions also censor the names, similar to the how the North American versions do it. Furthermore, Sakurai does not mention ''Doom'' by name unless one counts "Doom Slayer" or "Doomguy", but refers to it as "the series that originated the first-person shooter genre". | *Much like other presentations, the logo for ''Doom'', the series the Slayer hails from, is absent in the American version of his Mii Costume reveal trailer, being replaced with a wordmark featuring the character's name, in this case, Doom Slayer, despite featuring the franchise's name. However, like Kazuya's presentation, the European versions also censor the names, similar to the how the North American versions do it. Furthermore, Sakurai does not mention ''Doom'' by name unless one counts "Doom Slayer" or "Doomguy", but refers to it as "the series that originated the first-person shooter genre". | ||
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*Similarly to ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Banjo & Kazooie"'', Sakurai does not detail all of Sora's moves in his dedicated moveset explanation segment (he intentionally did not show off his Final Smash so it could be seen later, but unintentionally forgot to show his dash attack, though it could later be seen during the demonstration). This was acknowledged by Sakurai on Twitter following the presentation.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1445540577525657607</ref> | *Similarly to ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Banjo & Kazooie"'', Sakurai does not detail all of Sora's moves in his dedicated moveset explanation segment (he intentionally did not show off his Final Smash so it could be seen later, but unintentionally forgot to show his dash attack, though it could later be seen during the demonstration). This was acknowledged by Sakurai on Twitter following the presentation.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1445540577525657607</ref> | ||
*The day after the presentation, the archived livestream reached #1 on the YouTube Trending page, becoming the first and only ''Mr. Sakurai Presents'' presentation to achieve this. | *The day after the presentation, the archived livestream reached #1 on the YouTube Trending page, becoming the first and only ''Mr. Sakurai Presents'' presentation to achieve this. | ||
*Though ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Ball}}''{{'}}s {{s|wikipedia|Vegeta}} was mentioned (and ''{{s|wikipedia|Kinnikuman}}''{{'}}s {{h2|wikipedia:List of Kinnikuman characters|Springman}} was alluded to) in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Min Min"'', several characters from [[Disney]] and {{ | *Though ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Ball}}''{{'}}s {{s|wikipedia|Vegeta}} was mentioned (and ''{{s|wikipedia|Kinnikuman}}''{{'}}s {{h2|wikipedia:List of Kinnikuman characters|Springman}} was alluded to) in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Min Min"'', several characters from [[Disney]] and {{s|wikipedia|Pixar}} properties appear during the presentation—namely, from ''[[wikipedia:Mickey Mouse universe|Mickey Mouse & Friends]]'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Aladdin|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|The Little Mermaid|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Beauty and the Beast|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Hercules|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Toy Story|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Winnie the Pooh|franchise}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Monsters, Inc.|franchise}}'', and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Big Hero 6|film}}''—marking the first visual appearance of non-video game characters in an official ''Smash'' presentation. ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sleeping Beauty|1959 film}}''{{'}}s {{s|wikipedia|Maleficent}} is also mentioned when Sakurai discussed the origin of Hollow Bastion. | ||
*Following this presentation, the hashtag #ThankYouSakurai began trending on Twitter and reached #1 later that day, thanking Sakurai and the ''Smash'' team for their work on ''Ultimate'' as well as the series at large. This went on to be acknowledged by Sakurai.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1445431158238441475</ref> | *Following this presentation, the hashtag #ThankYouSakurai began trending on Twitter and reached #1 later that day, thanking Sakurai and the ''Smash'' team for their work on ''Ultimate'' as well as the series at large. This went on to be acknowledged by Sakurai.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1445431158238441475</ref> | ||
*In the YouTube thumbnail for the Mii Costumes video, the borders around the text "Extra Mii Fighter Costumes Round 11" is yellow instead of the white in the video itself. | *In the YouTube thumbnail for the Mii Costumes video, the borders around the text "Extra Mii Fighter Costumes Round 11" is yellow instead of the white in the video itself. | ||