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A '''victory theme''', sometimes referred to as a '''flourish''', or a '''fanfare''', first introduced in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', is a short, recognizable melody that plays at the [[Results screen]] after a character wins a [[Vs. match]] or other similar events such as a [[Tourney]]. For instance, at the Results screen after [[Mario]] wins a match, an orchestral cover of the fanfare played at the end of each level in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays. | A '''victory theme''', sometimes referred to as a '''flourish''', or a '''fanfare''', first introduced in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', is a short, recognizable melody that plays at the [[Results screen]] after a character wins a [[Vs. match]] or other similar events such as a [[Tourney]]. For instance, at the Results screen after [[Mario]] wins a match, an orchestral cover of the fanfare played at the end of each level in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays. | ||
Characters from the same universe usually share victory themes, though starting in ''Brawl'' some universes have different themes for different characters. {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} was the first character to have a different victory theme from the rest of his universe, having his own theme starting with his debut in ''Brawl''. ''SSB4'' introduced unique themes for newcomers {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}, {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, and ''Mario'' villains (shared by veteran {{SSB4|Bowser}} and newcomer {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}, and later {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} in ''Ultimate''). ''Ultimate'' introduced distinct victory themes for newcomer {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}, veteran {{SSBU|Corrin}}, ''Metroid'' villains (shared by newcomers {{SSBU|Ridley}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}}), and ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' characters, shared by veterans {{SSBU|Lucina}} and {{SSBU|Robin}} (and after changing themes in version 3.0.0, also shared with newcomer {{SSBU|Chrom}}). | Characters from the same universe usually share victory themes, though starting in ''Brawl'' some universes have different themes for different characters. {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} was the first character to have a different victory theme from the rest of his universe, having his own theme starting with his debut in ''Brawl''. ''SSB4'' introduced unique themes for newcomers {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}, {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, and ''Mario'' villains (shared by veteran {{SSB4|Bowser}} and newcomer {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}, and later {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}} in ''Ultimate''). ''Ultimate'' introduced distinct victory themes for newcomer {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}, veteran {{SSBU|Corrin}}, newcomer {{SSBU|Byleth}}, ''Metroid'' villains (shared by newcomers {{SSBU|Ridley}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}}), and ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' characters, shared by veterans {{SSBU|Lucina}} and {{SSBU|Robin}} (and after changing themes in version 3.0.0, also shared with newcomer {{SSBU|Chrom}}). | ||
In ''Ultimate'', most victory themes were shortened to be more consistent in length, either by increasing the tempo or abridging the melody. | In ''Ultimate'', most victory themes were shortened to be more consistent in length, either by increasing the tempo or abridging the melody. | ||
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==Byleth Victory Theme== | |||
{{Infobox Music | |||
|name=Byleth Victory Theme | |||
|universe={{uv|Fire Emblem}} | |||
|debut=''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Three Houses}}'' | |||
|characters=[[Byleth]] | |||
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===Origin=== | |||
An excerpt of the main theme from ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Three Houses}}''. | |||
===Gallery=== | |||
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**Of these, Joker's is the only one to not be edited in any way, as Sonic's was abridged in ''Ultimate'', and both Bayonetta's and Hero's are slightly edited from the original sources. | **Of these, Joker's is the only one to not be edited in any way, as Sonic's was abridged in ''Ultimate'', and both Bayonetta's and Hero's are slightly edited from the original sources. | ||
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Captain Falcon's and Mr. Game & Watch's victory themes are the only ones that are not orchestral music. | *In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Captain Falcon's and Mr. Game & Watch's victory themes are the only ones that are not orchestral music. | ||
*Rosalina is the first character with a distinct victory theme from her universe who is neither a villain nor an anti-hero. This distinction would later be shared with Lucina, Chrom, Robin, and | *Rosalina is the first character with a distinct victory theme from her universe who is neither a villain nor an anti-hero. This distinction would later be shared with Lucina, Chrom, Robin, Corrin and Byleth in ''Ultimate''. | ||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' are the only installments in the series where victory themes are not accessible in the [[Sound Test]]. | *''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' are the only installments in the series where victory themes are not accessible in the [[Sound Test]]. | ||
*Various victory themes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' could be heard during the opening ceremony of the 2015 ''{{s|wikipedia|FIRST Championship}}''. | *Various victory themes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' could be heard during the opening ceremony of the 2015 ''{{s|wikipedia|FIRST Championship}}''. | ||
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*{{SSBU|Ridley}} had a different victory theme in the E3 2018 demo of ''Ultimate''. It was also a sinister variation of the standard victory theme, but ending with a harp arpeggio resembling the Unknown Item jingle from ''Metroid: Zero Mission''. | *{{SSBU|Ridley}} had a different victory theme in the E3 2018 demo of ''Ultimate''. It was also a sinister variation of the standard victory theme, but ending with a harp arpeggio resembling the Unknown Item jingle from ''Metroid: Zero Mission''. | ||
*As of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', [[Ganondorf]], [[King Dedede]], and [[Wolf]] are the only antagonists that do not possess distinct victory themes from their respective universes. <!--Despite Mewtwo's antagonistic role in the first Pokémon movie and its remake, it is debatable whether it counts as an antagonist, as it does not play an antagonist role in atleast the main series games, so please do not add it without discussing first.--> | *As of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', [[Ganondorf]], [[King Dedede]], and [[Wolf]] are the only antagonists that do not possess distinct victory themes from their respective universes. <!--Despite Mewtwo's antagonistic role in the first Pokémon movie and its remake, it is debatable whether it counts as an antagonist, as it does not play an antagonist role in atleast the main series games, so please do not add it without discussing first.--> | ||
*{{uv|Mario}}, {{uv|Fire Emblem}} and {{uv|Persona}} are the only three universes to have more than two victory themes, with | *{{uv|Mario}}, {{uv|Fire Emblem}} and {{uv|Persona}} are the only three universes to have more than two victory themes, with ''Fire Emblem'' having four and ''Mario'' and ''Persona'' having three. | ||
**However, if one were to count sub-universes ({{uv|Donkey Kong}}, {{uv|Wario}} and {{uv|Yoshi}}), then ''Mario'' would have the most victory themes across the ''Smash Bros.'' series, with a total of 7. This would also make the ''Mario'' universe the only one to have more than one victory theme in every single game. | **However, if one were to count sub-universes ({{uv|Donkey Kong}}, {{uv|Wario}} and {{uv|Yoshi}}), then ''Mario'' would have the most victory themes across the ''Smash Bros.'' series, with a total of 7. This would also make the ''Mario'' universe the only one to have more than one victory theme in every single game. | ||
*Bayonetta's victory theme is the only one to have English vocals, as the word "forever" can be heard near the end. The ''Awakening'' and ''Fates'' victory themes in ''Ultimate'' include non-English vocals. | *Bayonetta's victory theme is the only one to have English vocals, as the word "forever" can be heard near the end. The ''Awakening'' and ''Fates'' victory themes in ''Ultimate'' include non-English vocals. | ||
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*[[Joker]] and [[Cloud]] are the only characters with victory themes that loop. | *[[Joker]] and [[Cloud]] are the only characters with victory themes that loop. | ||
*[[Bowser]] is the only character to have a victory theme change from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4''. | *[[Bowser]] is the only character to have a victory theme change from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4''. | ||
*[[Byleth]] is the only ''Fire Emblem'' character to never at one point use the standard series victory theme. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
