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<!--NOTE: this list should not include media that is referenced within the franchises that appear in Smash; this is instead a list of media that is referenced within Smash itself. As an example, something like an anime adaptation of a series would fit here, but noting something like the Persona 3 protagonist's headphones being based on a real-world headset or the Donkey Kong arcade game originally being based on Popeye wouldn't.--> | |||
This is a list of non-gaming media that has been represented in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, whether acknowledged or not. This includes films, TV shows, literature, music, and other non-gaming media. Such representation can be subtle inspiration for original elements all the way to directly implementing the ideas of another creator. Due to the inherently communal nature of popular culture, it is common for aspects of otherwise unrelated media, espically those in the public domain, to reappear in newer media. The ''Smash'' franchise and the franchises that are represented within it are no exceptions. | This is a list of non-gaming media that has been represented in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, whether acknowledged or not. This includes films, TV shows, literature, music, and other non-gaming media. Such representation can be subtle inspiration for original elements all the way to directly implementing the ideas of another creator. Due to the inherently communal nature of popular culture, it is common for aspects of otherwise unrelated media, espically those in the public domain, to reappear in newer media. The ''Smash'' franchise and the franchises that are represented within it are no exceptions. | ||
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*'''''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}''''': In Japanese, [[Meta Knight]] and [[Knuckle Joe]] are voiced by their actors from the {{uv|Kirby}} anime. Additionally, [[Galaxia]], Meta Knight's sword, got its name and design from the anime. [[Nightmare]]'s current appearance originates from the anime, which was already adopted by the games starting with ''Nightmare in Dream Land''. The song ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Kirby|Checker Knights}}'' also originally debuted in the anime, though its appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' derives from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Air Ride}}''. | *'''''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}''''': In Japanese, [[Meta Knight]] and [[Knuckle Joe]] are voiced by their actors from the {{uv|Kirby}} anime. Additionally, [[Galaxia]], Meta Knight's sword, got its name and design from the anime. [[Nightmare]]'s current appearance originates from the anime, which was already adopted by the games starting with ''Nightmare in Dream Land''. The song ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Kirby|Checker Knights}}'' also originally debuted in the anime, though its appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' derives from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Air Ride}}''. | ||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Pac-Man (TV series)}}''''': [[Pac-Land]], which the eponymous stage is based on, was created as a tie-in to the cartoon series of the game. | *'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Pac-Man (TV series)}}''''': [[Pac-Land]], which the eponymous stage is based on, was created as a tie-in to the cartoon series of the game. | ||
*'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon the Series}}''''': Many species from the {{uv|Pokémon}} universe are voiced by their anime actors, usually saying their names like in the anime (with some exceptions, such as Meowth). {{iw|wikipedia|4Kids Entertainment}}, who produced the series' international dubs until 2006, is credited for their work on the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<!--Do not add the fact that some Pokémon debuted in the anime before appearing in their intended Generation, as they are intended to be "sneak peeks" of the upcoming Generation, thus calling them representatives of the anime is inaccurate--> | *'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon the Series}}''''': Many species from the {{uv|Pokémon}} universe are voiced by their anime actors, usually saying their names like in the anime (with some exceptions, such as Meowth). {{iw|wikipedia|4Kids Entertainment}}, who produced the series' international dubs until 2006, is credited for their work on the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<!--Do not add the fact that some Pokémon debuted in the anime before appearing in their intended Generation, as they are intended to be "sneak peeks" of the upcoming Generation, thus calling them representatives of the anime is inaccurate.--> | ||
**'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon the Series: The Beginning}}''''': Professor Oak and Misty's trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' are based on [[bulbapedia:Professor Oak (anime)|their]] [[bulbapedia:Misty (anime)|appearances]] in the anime. Additionally, [[Meowth]]'s trophy in ''Melee'' is based on Meowth's appearance in {{iw|bulbapedia|Meowth's Party}}, the seventh ending animation for the anime; this Meowth is the same talking one from Team Rocket. {{iw|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, the anime's protagonist, is directly mentioned in [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s trophy description in ''Smash 4'', which also quotes the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Theme}}; in ''Ultimate'', the theme is referenced again, in the Pokémon Trainer's Boxing Ring title. Additionally, both {{SSBU|Pikachu}}'s Classic Mode title and the Pokémon Trainer's [[Crowd|crowd chant]] in ''Ultimate'' reference the anime's usage of "I choose you!" when Ash throws out a Pokémon. [[Goldeen]]'s appearance as a Poké Ball summon is based on Misty's Goldeen in the anime, who was notable for being completely useless on land and would only be able to flop around. [[Pichu]]'s mechanic in which its electric attacks hurt itself is an element that originated in the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pikachu & Pichu}}'' short. The bonus for [[Star KO|Star KO'ing]] all members of a team in ''Melee'' is named "Rocket KO", which is named after [[Team Rocket]] (particularly, Jessie, James, and Meowth), who are often involved in a recurring gag in which they are sent flying into the sky, leaving behind a twinkling star when they vanish from sight. In the [[Palutena's Guidance]] for {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Pit}} calls the trainer a "twerp", similar to the nickname used for Ash Ketchum by Team Rocket. | **'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon the Series: The Beginning}}''''': Professor Oak and Misty's trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' are based on [[bulbapedia:Professor Oak (anime)|their]] [[bulbapedia:Misty (anime)|appearances]] in the anime. Additionally, [[Meowth]]'s trophy in ''Melee'' is based on Meowth's appearance in {{iw|bulbapedia|Meowth's Party}}, the seventh ending animation for the anime; this Meowth is the same talking one from Team Rocket. {{iw|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, the anime's protagonist, is directly mentioned in [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s trophy description in ''Smash 4'', which also quotes the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Theme}}; in ''Ultimate'', the theme is referenced again, in the Pokémon Trainer's Boxing Ring title. Additionally, both {{SSBU|Pikachu}}'s Classic Mode title and the Pokémon Trainer's [[Crowd|crowd chant]] in ''Ultimate'' reference the anime's usage of "I choose you!" when Ash throws out a Pokémon. [[Goldeen]]'s appearance as a Poké Ball summon is based on Misty's Goldeen in the anime, who was notable for being completely useless on land and would only be able to flop around. [[Pichu]]'s mechanic in which its electric attacks hurt itself is an element that originated in the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pikachu & Pichu}}'' short. The bonus for [[Star KO|Star KO'ing]] all members of a team in ''Melee'' is named "Rocket KO", which is named after [[Team Rocket]] (particularly, Jessie, James, and Meowth), who are often involved in a recurring gag in which they are sent flying into the sky, leaving behind a twinkling star when they vanish from sight. In the [[Palutena's Guidance]] for {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{SSBU|Pit}} calls the trainer a "twerp", similar to the nickname used for Ash Ketchum by Team Rocket. | ||
**'''''[[bulbapedia:M01|Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''''': [[Mewtwo]]'s portrayal starting in ''Melee'' is linked to its appearance in the movie, as implied by its Japanese voice lines, as well as its voice actor in ''Melee'', Masachika Ichimura, who reprises his role from the original Japanese cast of the movie. [[Shadow Ball]] was first used by Mewtwo in this movie, before appearing in ''Pokémon Gold & Silver''. Mewtwo's reveal slogan in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' is the same as the subtitle of this film. | **'''''[[bulbapedia:M01|Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''''': [[Mewtwo]]'s portrayal starting in ''Melee'' is linked to its appearance in the movie, as implied by its Japanese voice lines, as well as its voice actor in ''Melee'', Masachika Ichimura, who reprises his role from the original Japanese cast of the movie. [[Shadow Ball]] was first used by Mewtwo in this movie, before appearing in ''Pokémon Gold & Silver''. Mewtwo's reveal slogan in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' is the same as the subtitle of this film. | ||
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**'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''''': {{iw|bulbapedia|Ash-Greninja}}, a form obtained by Ash Ketchum and [[bulbapedia:Ash's Greninja|his Greninja]], makes an appearance in ''Ultimate'' in [[Greninja]]'s [[Final Smash]], [[Secret Ninja Attack]], with Greninja transforming into such when activating the attack. | **'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''''': {{iw|bulbapedia|Ash-Greninja}}, a form obtained by Ash Ketchum and [[bulbapedia:Ash's Greninja|his Greninja]], makes an appearance in ''Ultimate'' in [[Greninja]]'s [[Final Smash]], [[Secret Ninja Attack]], with Greninja transforming into such when activating the attack. | ||
*'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}''''': [[Thunder Jolt]] debuted as a move on the [[bulbapedia:Pikachu (Base Set 58)|original Pikachu card]]. | *'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}''''': [[Thunder Jolt]] debuted as a move on the [[bulbapedia:Pikachu (Base Set 58)|original Pikachu card]]. | ||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Underground}}''''': Jonatán López, [[Sonic]]'s original Spanish voice actor from the show, began voicing the character in the games' Spanish dubs from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Generations}}'' onwards until his death in 2020; as the voice clips from those games are reused in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', López reprises his role as Sonic from ''Underground''. | *'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Underground}}''''': Jonatán López, [[Sonic]]'s original Spanish voice actor from the show, began voicing the character in the games' Spanish dubs from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Generations}}'' onwards until his death in 2020; as the voice clips from those games are reused in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', López reprises his role as Sonic from ''Underground''. | ||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic X}}''''': Jason Griffith, Sonic and [[Shadow]]'s voice actor from the anime (who later carried over into the {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} video games, alongside the rest of the 4Kids cast, starting with ''{{iw|wikipedia|Shadow the Hedgehog|video game}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Rush}}'' before being replaced in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Free Riders}}''), reprised his role as both characters in ''Brawl''. From ''Sonic Generations'' onwards, the ''Sonic'' cast has been dubbed in Spanish, French, German, and Italian, with the French and German voice casts from ''Sonic X'' (barring a few characters) reprising their roles. Because the voice clips from those games are reused in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', Alexandre Gillet and Marc Stachel, Sonic's French and German actors, reprise their roles from the anime, as does Benoît DuPac, Shadow's French actor. Sébastien Desjours and Claus-Peter Damitz, [[Knuckles]]'s French and German voice actors, also reprise their roles from the anime in ''Ultimate''. | *'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic X}}''''': Jason Griffith, Sonic and [[Shadow]]'s voice actor from the anime (who later carried over into the {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} video games, alongside the rest of the 4Kids cast, starting with ''{{iw|wikipedia|Shadow the Hedgehog|video game}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Rush}}'' before being replaced in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Free Riders}}''), reprised his role as both characters in ''Brawl''. From ''Sonic Generations'' onwards, the ''Sonic'' cast has been dubbed in Spanish, French, German, and Italian, with the French and German voice casts from ''Sonic X'' (barring a few characters) reprising their roles. Because the voice clips from those games are reused in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', Alexandre Gillet and Marc Stachel, Sonic's French and German actors, reprise their roles from the anime, as does Benoît DuPac, Shadow's French actor. Sébastien Desjours and Claus-Peter Damitz, [[Knuckles]]'s French and German voice actors, also reprise their roles from the anime in ''Ultimate''. | ||
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==Promotional media== | ==Promotional media== | ||
Content that, while not itself a video game, exists primarily to market other entities within its series as opposed to standing as its own work. | Content that, while not itself a video game, exists primarily to market other entities within its series as opposed to standing as its own work. | ||
*'''Bandai Namco merchandising''': [[Pac-Man]]'s spirit uses artwork from a 2010s promotion. | *'''Bandai Namco merchandising''': [[Pac-Man]]'s spirit uses artwork from a 2010s promotion. | ||
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|E3}}''': a former video game industry trade event hosted between 1995 and 2021. E3 is namedropped in ''Ultimate'', as {{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|His World (Theme of Sonic the Hedgehog - 2006 E3 Version)|the version of ''His World''}} featured in the game is from the 2006 game ''Sonic the Hedgehog''{{'}}s E3 reveal trailer and denotes such in the title, though the track's name lacks this in both ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''; it is also | *'''{{iw|wikipedia|E3}}''': a former video game industry trade event hosted between 1995 and 2021. E3 is namedropped in ''Ultimate'', as {{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|His World (Theme of Sonic the Hedgehog - 2006 E3 Version)|the version of ''His World''}} featured in the game is from the 2006 game ''Sonic the Hedgehog''{{'}}s E3 reveal trailer and denotes such in the title, though the track's name lacks this in both ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''; it is also namedropped in ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[Movies]] menu as the title of the game's reveal trailer. | ||
*'''''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - The Other Side''''': The version of the music track ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metal Gear|Yell "Dead Cell"}}'' used in ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate'' is the slightly altered version from this album. | *'''''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - The Other Side''''': The version of the music track ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metal Gear|Yell "Dead Cell"}}'' used in ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate'' is the slightly altered version from this album. | ||
*'''''{{iw|wikibound|Mother 1+2 (soundtrack)}}''''': The remix of ''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Humoresque of a Little Dog}}'' includes an extra line that comes from the version on this album. | *'''''{{iw|wikibound|Mother 1+2 (soundtrack)}}''''': The remix of ''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Humoresque of a Little Dog}}'' includes an extra line that comes from the version on this album. | ||
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**The artwork of [[Toad]]'s spirit comes from the Nintendo Kids Club section of the British version of the Nintendo website. | **The artwork of [[Toad]]'s spirit comes from the Nintendo Kids Club section of the British version of the Nintendo website. | ||
**The artwork of [[Nikki]]'s spirit comes from the Nintendo News section of the Nintendo website. | **The artwork of [[Nikki]]'s spirit comes from the Nintendo News section of the Nintendo website. | ||
*'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Global Link}}''''': A now defunct website that was able to connect to ''Pokémon'' games from Generation V to VII. The artwork of | *'''''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Global Link}}''''': A now defunct website that was able to connect to ''Pokémon'' games from Generation V to VII. The artwork of all spirits for all Pokémon prior to Generation VIII comes from this website. | ||
*'''''{{iw|inkipedia|Shiokalive at Chokaigi 2016}}''''': A virtual live concert of the [[Squid Sisters]]. The track ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Bomb Rush Blush}}'' debuted during this concert. | *'''''{{iw|inkipedia|Shiokalive at Chokaigi 2016}}''''': A virtual live concert of the [[Squid Sisters]]. The track ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Bomb Rush Blush}}'' debuted during this concert. | ||
*'''''{{iw|zeldawiki|SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo}}''''': A tech demo showcasing what the future of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series might look like on the GameCube. [[Ganondorf]]'s sword is taken from this tech demo. | *'''''{{iw|zeldawiki|SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo}}''''': A tech demo showcasing what the future of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series might look like on the GameCube. [[Ganondorf]]'s sword is taken from this tech demo, and his appearance in ''Melee'' utilized the same model. | ||
*'''{{iw|pikipedia|Strawberry Flower}}''': Two songs from the {{uv|Pikmin}} universe in ''Brawl'', ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Ai no Uta}}'' and ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Tane no Uta}}'', are not present in the ''Pikmin'' games themselves; rather, they were chart singles by the band released to promote the series in Japan. ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Ai no Uta (French Version)}}'', an abridged cover of ''Ai no Uta'', was used for Pikmin's advertising in France and subsequently featured in ''Brawl''. | *'''{{iw|pikipedia|Strawberry Flower}}''': Two songs from the {{uv|Pikmin}} universe in ''Brawl'', ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Ai no Uta}}'' and ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Tane no Uta}}'', are not present in the ''Pikmin'' games themselves; rather, they were chart singles by the band released to promote the series in Japan. ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Ai no Uta (French Version)}}'', an abridged cover of ''Ai no Uta'', was used for Pikmin's advertising in France and subsequently featured in ''Brawl''. | ||
*'''Sonic Channel''': All ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' stickers (with the exception of both Classic Sonic stickers, Shahra, and Erazor Djinn), as well as the spirits of Super Sonic, Chaotix, Big, Chao, Super Shadow, Omega, Cream & Cheese, Blaze and Jet use artwork from this site. | *'''Sonic Channel''': All ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' stickers (with the exception of both Classic Sonic stickers, Shahra, and Erazor Djinn), as well as the spirits of Super Sonic, Chaotix, Big, Chao, Super Shadow, Omega, Cream & Cheese, Blaze, and Jet use artwork from this site. | ||
*'''''Sonic Rush Original Groove Rush''''': The version of the music track ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Right There, Ride On}}'' used in ''Brawl'' and ''Wii U'' is the "Digital Remakin' Trax" version from this album. | *'''''Sonic Rush Original Groove Rush''''': The version of the music track ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Right There, Ride On}}'' used in ''Brawl'' and ''Wii U'' is the "Digital Remakin' Trax" version from this album. | ||
*'''''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia}}''''': The artwork of [[Wario]]'s overalls spirit uses artwork from this encyclopedia. | *'''''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia}}''''': The artwork of [[Wario]]'s overalls spirit uses artwork from this encyclopedia. | ||
*'''''[[Super Metroid]] Nintendo Power'' comic''': This ''Nintendo Power'' comic is the first source to reveal the backstory of [[Samus Aran]], the sole survivor of the Space Pirates' raid on K-2L. This backstory is referenced by Samus's classic and unmasked trophies in ''Melee''. The ''Metroid'' games themselves would not allude to this backstory until the Child Mode endings of ''Metroid Fusion'', released after ''Melee''. | *'''''[[Super Metroid]] Nintendo Power'' comic''': This ''Nintendo Power'' comic is the first source to reveal the backstory of [[Samus Aran]], the sole survivor of the Space Pirates' raid on K-2L. This backstory is referenced by Samus's classic and unmasked trophies in ''Melee''. The ''Metroid'' games themselves would not allude to this backstory until the Child Mode endings of ''Metroid Fusion'', released after ''Melee''. | ||
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|Year of Luigi}}''': An elaborate, if unsuccessful, marketing campaign enacted by Nintendo throughout 2013 and 2014, tying together a variety of [[Luigi]]-themed games, cameos, and merchandise. The Year of Luigi is referenced in Luigi's [[List of SSB4 trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)|''Smash 4'' trophy description]], as well as [[Palutena's Guidance#Luigi|his Palutena's Guidance conversation]]. | *'''{{iw|wikipedia|Year of Luigi}}''': An elaborate, if unsuccessful, marketing campaign enacted by Nintendo throughout 2013 and 2014, tying together a variety of [[Luigi]]-themed games, cameos, and merchandise. The Year of Luigi is referenced in Luigi's [[List of SSB4 trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)#Luigi|''Smash 4'' trophy description]], as well as [[Palutena's Guidance#Luigi|his Palutena's Guidance conversation]]. | ||
==Other media== | ==Other media== | ||
These franchises did not originate or are not based on video games in any way, and are only represented in ''Smash'' by technicality. | These franchises did not originate or are not based on video games in any way, and are only represented in ''Smash'' by technicality. | ||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Godzilla|franchise}}''''': A long running kaiju/tokusatsu franchise, which spawned from a drama/horror movie from 1954 inspired by the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the 1953 movie ''The Beast from 50,000 Fathoms''. A few Pokémon, such as [[Palkia]] and [[Solgaleo]], use modified versions of some of the monster's roars, taken directly from the 2006 CD ''Godzilla: Sound EFX / BGM on Japanese Film''. One of [[Rathalos]]' roars samples {{iw|wikipedia|King Ghidorah}}'s roar from the 1991 film ''{{iw|wikipedia|Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah}}''. | |||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Godzilla|franchise}}''''': A long running kaiju/tokusatsu franchise, which spawned from a drama/horror movie from 1954 inspired by the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the 1953 movie ''The Beast from 50,000 Fathoms''. A few | |||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Guinness World Records}}''''': A British series of novelty books chronicling different human and corporate achievements. Guinness World Records is cited and namedropped in Pac-Man's [[List of SSB4 trophies (Pac-Man series)|''Smash 4'' trophy.]] | *'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Guinness World Records}}''''': A British series of novelty books chronicling different human and corporate achievements. Guinness World Records is cited and namedropped in Pac-Man's [[List of SSB4 trophies (Pac-Man series)|''Smash 4'' trophy.]] | ||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Gundam}}''''': A hugely popular Japanese media franchise revolving around giant robots, contrasting action with political commentary. {{SSB|Samus}}' green alternate costume, present in all ''Smash'' games, is a reference to the mass-produced ''MS-06 Zaku II'' robots.<ref name="64colors" /> | *'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Gundam}}''''': A hugely popular Japanese media franchise revolving around giant robots, contrasting action with political commentary. {{SSB|Samus}}' green alternate costume, present in all ''Smash'' games, is a reference to the mass-produced ''MS-06 Zaku II'' robots.<ref name="64colors" /> | ||
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|Hanshin Tigers}}''': A Japanese baseball team owned by {{iw|wikipedia|Hanshin Electric Railway}}. {{SSB|Ness}}' "Bee" alt, featured within all of the ''Smash'' games, is based on the Tigers' outfit.<ref name="64colors" /> | *'''{{iw|wikipedia|Hanshin Tigers}}''': A Japanese baseball team owned by {{iw|wikipedia|Hanshin Electric Railway}}. {{SSB|Ness}}' "Bee" alt, featured within all of the ''Smash'' games, is based on the Tigers' outfit.<ref name="64colors" /> | ||
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel Comics}}''': Various characters from this multimedia company's comic books, such as the {{iw|wikipedia|Avengers|comics}} and the {{iw|wikipedia|X-Men}}, are referenced in the [[Palutena's Guidance#Ryu|Palutena's Guidance]] for Ryu. Namely, Viridi's line "cyborgs, androids, mutants, giant monsters, super heroes, aliens, and demons," referring to the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom}}'' series, in which both Ryu and the aforementioned characters are playable. | *'''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel Comics}}''': Various characters from this multimedia company's comic books, such as the {{iw|wikipedia|Avengers|comics}} and the {{iw|wikipedia|X-Men}}, are referenced in the [[Palutena's Guidance#Ryu|Palutena's Guidance]] for Ryu. Namely, Viridi's line "cyborgs, androids, mutants, giant monsters, super heroes, aliens, and demons," referring to the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom}}'' series, in which both Ryu and the aforementioned characters are playable. | ||
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|Mickey Mouse}}''': An anthropomorphic cartoon mouse created in 1928 by Walt Disney, serving as the main character of the eponymous franchise and the mascot of [[Disney]]. | *'''{{iw|wikipedia|Mickey Mouse}}''': An anthropomorphic cartoon mouse created in 1928 by Walt Disney, serving as the main character of the eponymous franchise and the mascot of [[Disney]]. Mickey's silhouette appears as the keychain of {{SSBU|Sora}}'s Keyblade; however, references to him and other Disney characters are otherwise minimized in ''Smash''. | ||
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|Sikorsky Cypher}}''': A product of unmanned aerial vehicles developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Sikorsky Aircraft}}. As a result of it appearing within the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series, [[Snake]]'s up special in all of his appearances utilizes the [[Cypher]]. | *'''{{iw|wikipedia|Sikorsky Cypher}}''': A product of unmanned aerial vehicles developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Sikorsky Aircraft}}. As a result of it appearing within the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series, [[Snake]]'s up special in all of his appearances utilizes the [[Cypher]]. | ||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Star Wars}}''''': A science-fantasy multimedia franchise created by {{iw|wikipedia|George Lucas}}. The [[Beam Sword]] is loosely based upon the {{iw|wikipedia|lightsaber}}, using similar sound effects in the Japanese version of ''64''; the international release of ''64'' and all versions of ''Melee'' had more distinct sound effects, but all versions of the series from ''Brawl'' onward use similar sounds to the original Japanese ''64''. | *'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Star Wars}}''''': A science-fantasy multimedia franchise created by {{iw|wikipedia|George Lucas}}. The [[Beam Sword]] is loosely based upon the {{iw|wikipedia|lightsaber}}, using similar sound effects in the Japanese version of ''64''; the international release of ''64'' and all versions of ''Melee'' had more distinct sound effects, but all versions of the series from ''Brawl'' onward use similar sounds to the original Japanese ''64''. | ||
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Train Your Brain}}''''': A self-help book written by Japanese neuroscientist {{iw|wikipedia|Ryuta Kawashima}}. The {{uv|Brain Age}} universe is based upon this book, and [[Dr. Kawashima]] himself appears as an Assist Trophy. Dr. Kawashima is notably the only real-life person to have directly appeared in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. | *'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Train Your Brain}}''''': A self-help book written by Japanese neuroscientist {{iw|wikipedia|Ryuta Kawashima}}. The {{uv|Brain Age}} universe is based upon this book, and [[Dr. Kawashima]] himself appears as an Assist Trophy. Dr. Kawashima is notably the only real-life person to have directly appeared in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. | ||
*'''''Undertale'' fan art''': The concept of [[Sans]] wearing pink slippers, as opposed to the white he seems to wear in-game, was created by ''Undertale'' fan artists, though an exact origin has yet to be traced. | *'''''Undertale'' fan art''': The concept of [[Sans]] wearing pink slippers, as opposed to the white he seems to wear in-game, was created by ''Undertale'' fan artists, though an exact origin has yet to be traced. | ||
*'''{{iw|wikipedia|Wham-O}}''': A toy company from California, USA, known for novelties such as the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop, or the Slip 'N Slide. The trophy of Disc Dog from Wii Sports Resort is called Frisbee® Dog on the PAL English version of ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', and the [[Super Hoop]] is referred to as Super Hula Hoop™ in Canadian French versions of ''Ultimate''. | *'''{{iw|wikipedia|Wham-O}}''': A toy company from California, USA, known for novelties such as the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop, or the Slip 'N Slide. The trophy of Disc Dog from Wii Sports Resort is called Frisbee® Dog on the PAL English version of ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', and the [[Super Hoop]] is referred to as Super Hula Hoop™ in Canadian French versions of ''Ultimate''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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