Barbara

Barbara (, Barbara), whose full name is Barbara the Bat, is the mascot of the series.

Origin
Barbara debuted in the Japan-only game ''Daigasso! Band Brothers''. She is the manager of the music store, Great Barbara (GB) Music, in Waruwaru Town, and an avid guitar player. She guides the player throughout the game and possesses a rather arrogant personality. She also appears in the Nintendo DS game Master of Illusion as owner of the magic shop.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Barbara appears as a trophy and an Assist Trophy.

As an Assist Trophy
Barbara can be unlocked as an Assist Trophy after collecting 25 CDs. Her attack is similar to 's Konga Beat. Upon appearing she remains in place for a few seconds, playing her guitar which produces musical shockwaves that damage the summoner's opponents and cause reasonable knockback. Her last soundwave has a bigger range and damage.

Trophy
The Japanese version of Brawl lists Barbara's other game appearance as.

As a costume
Barbara serves as the basis for the Barbara the Bat Wig headgear for the s.

Trophy
Barbara appears as a trophy exclusive to.

As a costume
The Barbara the Bat Wig headgear returns for the s.

Spirit
Barbara also appears as an Ace-class primary spirit.

Barbara can be summoned using the cores of, , and one Grab type.

Trivia

 * If Barbara is summoned while the game's speed is at 1.5x, she will disappear before the music has a chance to finish.