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{{Title|''Smash Documentary: Road to the New Era''}}
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{{Infobox Documentary
|title            = Road to the New Era
|image            = [[File:Smash Documentary- Road to the New Era.png|240px]]
|projectedrelease = October-December 2023
|runtime          = 
|language         = Japanese
|director         = {{Sm|Shogun}}
|narrator         = {{Sm|Yurin}}
|music            = Tatsuya Ino 
}}
'''''Smash Documentary: Road to the New Era''''' is an ongoing documentary series produced by {{Sm|Shogun}}. It documents the history of the Japanese ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' community from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' to the present day, with arcs that specifically focused on ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

The first episode was released on October 4th, 2023 on Shogun's [[YouTube]] channel, with each subsequent episode releasing whenever it is complete. English subtitles were also provided, translated by {{Sm|Naru}} and {{Sm|Sean from school}}.

==Episodes==
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|1||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6W-eoFDY_o {{ja|歴史の幕明け}}]''<br>''The Dawn of History''||October 4th, 2023||The episode covered the [[Kantō]] scene during ''Smash 64'' and ''Melee'', its decline following the {{Trn|Jack Garden Tournament}}, and resurgence during ''Brawl'', as well as the beginnings of the {{b|Kansai|region}} scene.
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|2||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4wm5dRAurE {{ja|関東 vs 関西}}]''<br>''Kantō vs Kansai''||October 12th, 2023||The episode covered the rivalry between Kantō and Kansai, specifically at {{Trn|KetubatoX-02}}, and {{Sm|Numabura S1-1}}.
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|3||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3SmJltXvSY {{ja|世界への挑戦}}]''<br>''Challenging the World''||October 18th, 2023||The episode covered Japan's first overseas appearance at {{Trn|Apex 2010}}.
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|4||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F3HGFfVCrE {{ja|逆襲}}]''<br>''Counterattack''||October 21st, 2023||The episode covered the effects of the overseas scene on the Japanese metagame, specifically on the {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} matchup and ditto, and that subsequent effect at {{Trn|Apex 2012}}.
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|5||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMETXnV5LHc {{ja|日本 vs 世界、終幕}}]''<br>''Japan vs the World: The Final Battle''||October 30th, 2023||The episode covered the last few encounters between the Japanese and overseas scenes in ''Brawl'', specifically at {{Trn|Sun Rise Tournament}} and {{Trn|Apex 2013}}.
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|6||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efj36okWzdg {{ja|新たな戦いへ}}]''<br>''A New Battle Begins''||December 25th, 2023||The episode covered the beginnings of competitive ''Smash'' beconing a more professional esports title in Japan during the early ''Smash 4'' days, with specific focus on the ''for 3DS'' tournament {{Trn|Umebura 8}}, the effects of {{Sm|Nietono}}'s sponsorship with {{Team|DetonatioN Gaming}}, and the dominance of the "Heiwajima Squad" (Nietono, {{Sm|RAIN}}, {{Sm|Choco}}, and {{Sm|Nyanko}}).
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|7||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niwdoNK4oCc {{ja|伝説の始まり}}]''<br>''The Beginning of a Legend''||January 2nd, 2024||The episode covered {{Sm|Ranai}}'s competitive history, including his ''Brawl'' beginnings, rise and dominance in Japan during ''Smash 4'', and performances overseas, specifically {{Trn|GENESIS 3}}; before moving on to {{Sm|komorikiri}}'s competitive history and the two's dominance in doubles.
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|8||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd3_qThb920 {{ja|開拓者}}]''<br>''Pioneer''||January 13th, 2024||The episode covered {{Sm|Abadango}}'s path to becoming a professional ''Smash 4'' player, specifically his overseas performances, character swaps, victories at {{Trn|Niconico Tokaigi 2016}} and {{Trn|Pound 2016}}, and signing with {{Team|Luminosity Gaming}}, before moving to him pioneering Japan's content creation and streaming for ''Smash'', including his assistance in launching [[Smashlog]].
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|9||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2NWkYwvb_8 {{ja|世代交代}}]''<br>''New Generation''||January 20th, 2024||The episode covered the rise of a new generation of players (namely {{Sm|KEN}}, {{Sm|T}}, and {{Sm|Tsu}}) who began in Japan's online scene before becoming top players in the offline scene. The episode speficially covered KEN's performance {{Trn|Umebura S.A.T.}}; Tsu's performance at {{Trn|Frostbite 2017}}; and T's performance at {{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}}; while also covering {{Sm|Kirihara}}'s rise and victory at {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 2}}.
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|10||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4hVGgHVkpE {{ja|神童}}]''<br>''Prodigy''||February 5th, 2024||The episode covered {{Sm|Zackray}}'s meteoric rise to Japan's top level. 
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|11||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fl2EaJDxKM {{ja|最後の戦い}}]''<br>''The Final Battle''||February 13th, 2024||
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|12||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=724jJ4JmnZM {{ja|スマブラSP、開幕}}]''<br>''Smash Ultimate Begins''||April 27th, 2024||
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|13||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF3ZXjkv8uM {{ja|双星}}]''<br>''Twin Stars''||May 11th, 2024||
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|14||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDv9JaQG5GQ Evolution]''||May 24th, 2024||
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|15||''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwEmxKKNDg0 {{ja|篝火}}]''<br>''Kagaribi''||June 9th, 2024||
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|16||''[https://youtu.be/0kLuE0a14aE {{ja|新星}}]''<br>''A New Star''||July 25th, 2024||
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|17||''[https://youtu.be/wlbzn-PJKX0 {{ja|決戦}}]''<br>''Ultimate Showdown''||July 26th, 2024||
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==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/Shogun_Snake/status/1709177918935708157 Announcement]
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLypyFOyToAZ3r-zpPY-5TD7ugO67S3bwQ Playlist]

{{Documentaries}}
{{General competitive smash history}}

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