KANAN
This is Kanan, an elf who trains Link in all the abilities of his father. She would prove a valuable ally throughout that comic run.
As a fighter, she will be an echo of her brother, using all the same moves and powers that she trains Link to use.
Likelihood rating: Non-game.
RUNE
This young elf was Rune, Link’s father. He and his lover, Zelda’s mother, ended up both being murdered by the demon, leaving their lovechild, Link, to inherit his sword and his powers.
As a fighter, he will be similar to Link, but much more powerful, given the much higher power levels at play in that comic series. He himself will act as a gimmick representative for all the unique aspects of his series, using most of the unique skills Link uses in that one.
Likelihood rating: Non-game.
KANAN
1. Fierce Deity Link
2. Kalin
3. Darbus
4. Ralis
5. Gulley
6. Osfala
7. Irene
8. Rosso
9. Queen Oren
10. Paya
11. Rune
12. Kanan
13. Talon
14. Ingo
15. Gwonam
16. Tetra’s Crew
17. Kokiri
18. Goron
19. Zora
20. Rito
21. Korok
22. Gerudo
23. Stalchildren
24. Ganon Blight
Kanan comes from the same manga as Rune and is Link's aunt, Rune's sister, who appears to him and teaches him in the ways of elves and magic, acting as a recurring supporting character throughout both series.
Here is her moveset:
Standard B: White Sword
She will probably have a bit less raw power behind it.
Side B: Hyper Magic Sword
Being more of a magic user, this move will pack a lot more punch.
Up B: Elven Leap
She will jump much higher.
Down B: Healing Fairies
These will have substantially more healing power.
Final Smash: Demon Ganon
Same. It'll just hit a little less powerfully.
Entrance: She will land in a hero pose and rise with her fairies around her.
Taunts: Up, her fairies will swirl around her. Side, she will hold out her hand and play with one of her fairies. Down, she will crouch and look around.
Kirby Hat: Her long hair.
Kart: Based on her fairies.
Special Move: Her fairies will fly around her, with one of them fluttering off to help her opponents recover faster if she passes someone who's been hit.
Spirit Battle: On Ganon's Statue, with Link.
Victory Screen: She will hold out her arms and her fairies will flutter happily.
Losing Screen: She will be surrounded by darkness and fall.
Color Swaps: All based on her brother's.
Thanks for reading! Up next, Talon gets to work.
RUNE
1. Fierce Deity Link
2. Kalin
3. Darbus
4. Ralis
5. Gulley
6. Osfala
7. Irene
8. Rosso
9. Queen Oren
10. Paya
11. Rune
12. Kanan
13. Talon
14. Ingo
15. Gwonam
16. Tetra’s Crew
17. Kokiri
18. Goron
19. Zora
20. Rito
21. Korok
22. Gerudo
23. Stalchildren
24. Ganon Blight
Rune comes from the Mishouzaki manga, you know, the one where Link and Zelda are secretly siblings because his dad and her mom committed the unpardonable sin of . . . interracial sex, and thus summoned an all-powerful demon from hell to punish them. Yeah. Anyway, Rune is Link's dad, so the said elven human-diddler. I have decided to include him as a gimmick rep, since "Manga Link" covers all of the mangas, while this one was just weird enough to warrant it's own moveset.
Here is her moveset:
Standard B: White Sword
He will draw Link's ridiculous giant wedge-shaped sword from this game and stab forward with it, doing a lot of damage.
Side B: Hyper Magic Sword
He will pull out his son's second sword, the Hyper Magic Sword, and use it to blast a burst of lightning across the stage.
Up B: Elven Leap
Elves can jump very high in this, so that's what he's going to do.
Down B: Healing Fairies
The fairies of his sister Kanan will surround him and heal him a little. They can also be sent out to heal allies.
Final Smash: Demon Ganon
The big scary demon that Rune summoned via horniness will appear, cause the stage to go dark, and then impale the nearest opponent.
Entrance: He will rise from behind a bush, adjusting his tunic.
Taunts: Up, he will raise the White Sword high. Side, he will rub the back of his head and look sheepish. Down, he will crouch and peek out over some shrubbery.
Kirby Hat: His blonde hair.
Kart: Based on his own sword.
Special Move: He will thrust out with his White Sword, which will act as an obstacle for anyone coming up behind it.
Spirit Battle: On Ganon's Statue, with Kanan.
Victory Screen: He will stand tall with the White Sword and look heroic.
Losing Screen: He will be impaled by Ganon's tusk and fall to the ground.
Color Swaps: All based on Manga Link's own.
Thanks for reading! Up next, Kanan fulfills her brother's legacy.
LEGEND OF ZELDA
SECOND CHANCE ROUND
Next, we have Birina, who shows up a bit into the Zelda II adaptation by Ran Maru, a girl from a local village who seems set up as the female version of Biri, Link and Zelda's long-running companion. She doesn't have too much of a role beyond that, not even engaging in the various battles Biri's a part of, so in the end, I think I'm going to say:
NO
Next up, we have Link's father Rune from the Mishouzaki manga (the weird one where Link and Zelda are brother and sister and don't know it), as well as Rune's sister Kanan, each of which could be an echo of Manga Link, but also technically, they could just inherit the specific moveset of this Link specifically, and be echoes of each other, so I say:
YES
Then we have Morshu and Gwonam, both of whom I entertained, partially because it was requested, but also because King Harkinian, who represents these games, does at least have room for an echo. Now, we all love Morshu for the memes, but the thing putting it in Gwonam's favor is that Gwonam is an actual main supporting character of the games, while Morshu is just one of over a dozen shopkeepers in the game you can interact with, and is literally just the one the internet gravitated toward. So, sorry, Morshu, but Gwonam takes it.
NO, then
YES
Tomorrow, we have a couple of commented requests, and then we'll be done and we can do some character sheets!
GANON'S HEART
This is Ganon’s heart, a version of Dark Link that combines him with Ganon and makes him a sort of reptilian shape-shifting creature who steals Link’s sword and merges it into himself in order to bring his master back to life.
As a fighter, he will be a bit more unpredictable, with a shapeshifting play style and long tentacles that give him an extensive reach. His moveset will pull from both his own abilities and his demonic creator’s.
Likelihood rating: Non-game.
SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE
LEGEND OF ZELDA MULTIMEDIA
1.
Manga Link
2.
TV Link
3.
Riruto
4.
Manga Zelda
5.
TV Zelda
6.
Biri
7.
Com
8.
Raska
9.
Tou
10.
Ghanti
11.
Roam
12.
Gonza
13.
Kala
14.
Gump
15.
Shemlon
16.
Sing
17.
Doof & Automaton
18.
Sleezenose
19.
Rouro
20.
Captain Arjuna
21.
Sir Raven
22.
King Harkinian
23.
Queen Seline
24.
TV Ganon
25.
Ganon’s Minion
26.
Ganon’s Heart
27.
Ganos
28.
Haggis
29.
Water Monster
GANON'S HEART
1. Maple
2. Jolene
3. Ricky
4. Captain Stalfos
5. Manga Link
6. Riruto
7. Manga Zelda
8. Raska
9. Tou
10. Ghanti
11. Gonza
12. Kala
13. Captain Arjuna
14. Sir Raven
15. Biri
16. Com
17. Gump
18. Shemlon
19. Rouro
20. Ganon's Minion
21. Ganon's Heart
22. Ganos
23. Haggis
So, in the Mishouzaki manga, Ganon was portrayed as a nearly all-powerful demon unleashed into the world when a human and an elf decided to . . . have intercourse. Alright then. After finally being defeated by Link, the offspring of said blasphemous relationship, a new avatar was created in the sequel, patterning its appearance upon Link, to seek a new way to return to the world. This didn't really have a name, but at one point, it referred to itself as Ganon's heart, so that's what I'm going with.
This avatar could extend its arms, Mr. Fantastic-style, absorb attacks, disappear and teleport, open its mouth wide to eat people, and it stole Link's big old wedge-shaped White Sword. Then there was the big all-powerful demon form that looked like a big cloud with a pig's head (Calamity Ganon before Calamity Ganon was a think), and everything that came with that. I think we can work with all of that.
Here's the moveset I came up with:
Standard B: Extending Grab
The heart will extend its hands out across the stage to grab an opponent and pull them toward it, opening its mouth wide to eat them.
Side B: White Sword
The heart will swing Link's White Sword forward and smash it down, dealing heavy damage and launching opponents.
Up B: Teleport
The heart will disappear into shadow and reappear somewhere else, avoiding damage in the process.
Down B: Absorb
A sort of shielding move, it will turn into a liquid if pressed as an attack lands, completely absorbing the energy put into the attack, which can then be added to the heart's next attack.
Final Smash: Demon Ganon
It will transform back into its full demonic form, filling the stage with shadow and then impaling all fighters on the demon's large tusks.
Entrance: Shadow will form and harden into its avatar.
Taunts: Up, Demon Ganon's head will appear and swirl around its heart. Side, it will heft the White Sword and swing it around. Down, it will turn shadowy with glowing eyes and become more of a blob.
Thanks for reading! Next up, a version of Ganon made by someone who I don't think looked at the character's sprite very hard.
MANGA ZELDA
1. Maple
2. Jolene
3. Ricky
4. Captain Stalfos
5. Manga Link
6. Riruto
7. Manga Zelda
8. Raska
9. Tou
10. Ghanti
11. Gonza
12. Kala
13. Captain Arjuna
14. Sir Raven
15. Biri
16. Com
17. Gump
18. Shemlon
19. Rouro
20. Ganon's Minion
21. Ganon's Heart
22. Ganos
23. Haggis
Just like her male counterpart, this character will be a composite of all the various Zeldas across the various manga, including the doomed Ran version, the minor recurring Cagiva version, the half-sibling of Mishouzaki's Link, the guiding spirit from Oath of Riruto, and all the most prominent Himekawa versions, most of which will likely act as color swaps of each other.
Many of the versions of Zelda are fairly similar to their game counterparts, relying primarily on magical spells with power drawn from the triforce, although some notable versions include the Ran version of Zelda, who took up a more active role and became a partner to Link on his adventure, making use of a club, sword, and rope in her fights (wouldn't you know it, that's the one that gets killed off permanently). She also gets a big axolotl-looking sea monster as a pet. I think that's probably enough for us to work with.
Here's the moveset I came up with:
Standard B: Magical Blast
One thing that the manga Zeldas tend to have in common is that their magic tends to take the form of blasts that they fire from their hands to help Link, so I figure it works as our first attack.
Side B: Sword Thrust
Being a more active participant in most of these, Zelda often wields a sword. I figure she would thrust it forward, like a fencing rapier, given her noble upbringing.
Up B: Flute
In a few of her versions here, she wields the flute known for getting players out of danger. As such, she will carry it on her, and play a note on it to be whisked to higher ground.
Down B: Sea Monster
Her pet sea monster from the Ran manga will emerge before her and flop down on top of any nearby players.
Final Smash: Triforce
All of our Zelda versions that make up this character will appear together with the triforce behind them and fire off a powerful blast of magical energy that will KO their opponent.
Entrance: She will appear trapped in a crystal, before opening her eyes and bursting out of it.
Taunts: Up, she will pray for a moment with the triforce behind her. Side, she will train with her sword with a series of thrusts and parries. Down, she will sit and rest a while.
Thanks for reading! Next up, an original sidekick from the mind of Cagiva Ataru.
MANGA LINK
1. Maple
2. Jolene
3. Ricky
4. Captain Stalfos
5. Manga Link
6. Riruto
7. Manga Zelda
8. Raska
9. Tou
10. Ghanti
11. Gonza
12. Kala
13. Captain Arjuna
14. Sir Raven
15. Biri
16. Com
17. Gump
18. Shemlon
19. Rouro
20. Ganon's Minion
21. Ganon's Heart
22. Ganos
23. Haggis
Today, we'll be covering a variant Link based on his various incarnations across all the manga, acting as a bit of a mishmash of all versions, likely with each of the most prominent being our color swaps. These would include Ran's adventurer with his parrot companion, Cagiva's young training companion of Raska, Mishouzaki's half-elf oddball, Riruto's spirit guide, and any of Himekawa's different Links.
Across the various versions, we do have a bunch of standard stuff, like a slingshot, sword, bow, boomerang, bombs, a magic wand, and such, from all of the games the manga were based on. A few distinct items to consider though include Watto, Ran Link's parrot companion, the White Sword and Hyper Magical Sword of the Mishouzaki Link, and the ability to freeze time. I think we have enough to manage a distinct moveset.
Here's the moveset I came up with:
Standard B: White Sword
He will heft the big old wedge-shaped White Sword used in Mishouzaki's manga, slashing forward and dealing heavy battering damage with it.
Side B: Apple Bushel
Based on Himekawa's Link to the Past Link's dream of becoming an apple farmer, Link will heft a bushel of his apples and toss them forward across the ground, tripping up enemies coming his way.
Up B: Watto
Based on the Ran manga's parrot companion, Watto will appear, hook his talons around Link's collar, and heft him up into the air.
Down B: Time Freeze
A counter of sorts, Link will put his guard up. Anyone who tries to strike him will be frozen in place momentarily, leaving Link open to attack them.
Final Smash: Triforce
Although the Triforce has been interpreted in some pretty radically different ways across the various manga, it has still maintained a significant presence as an item of immense power. All the various Link's will come together and combine their swords as the Triforce appears, launching their target from the screen.
Entrance: The Link will emerge from a manga page.
Taunts: Up, Watto and his family will circle around the Link. Side, Link will practice some of the stances he and Raska learned. Down, Link will rest under an apple tree.
Thanks for reading! Next up, we'll cover an inheritor of Link's powers from a more Dragon Ball age.
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA (MISHOUZAKI)
Anyway, the story stars Link, the half-elf son of the scandalous trespassers, one being an elf warrior named Rune, and one being the last Queen Zelda, in a torrid affair, both of whom were murdered by Ganon, leading to Link never knowing either of them. And yes, this does mean that the Princess Zelda of this story is his half-sister, and yes, he does not know this, and yes, he has a crush on her. Do with that what you will. He has two distinct swords unique to this manga, his father's White Sword, a big old wedge-shaped thing, and the Hyper Magical Sword, something he just kinda found in a ruin one chapter that shoots lightning and has to be the most over-powered weapon in the story.
Zelda is a fairly constant companion throughout the story, mostly shown wielding a sword and casting powerful magic with her triforce. Other secondary character include a very young Impa who acts as a mom figure to both Link and Zelda. She is part of Hyrule's ninja force, and can throw shurikens, but that's about it. There's also Grey and Pell, a pair of siblings, and their grandfather Jenard, the man who kept Rune's sword for Link after he died. Then there's Kana, Link's aunt and an elven warrior. We only really see her send fairies to heal on the page, though it's implied she can do stuff. And a few other random NPCs, but nothing really to work with over all.
Ganon in the first story is more of a powerful malevolent force than a being, and so we don't have much to work with apart from a big black overwhelming cloud with a boar face. In the second story though, he inhabits a body that I guess is supposed to be this story's version of Dark Link, who calls himself Ganon's Heart, and who can extend his arms, absorb magical energy, float and teleport, and steals the White Sword to use for himself.
It's mostly a lot of familiar names for locations here, so at least they got that right.
Here's what we've got so far:
Characters:
Manga Link: slingshot, sword, shield, bow, boomerang, bombs, magic wand, Watto, become a fairy, healing magic, thunder, fly on shield, raft, Link to the Past-related stuff, White Sword, Hyper Magical Sword
Riruto: sword, lightning sword, spin attack, cyclone sword, sword beam, shield, power bracelet, giant pot, grapple, backflip
Zelda: club, rope, sword, flute, spells, transform, sea monster, magic, sword, Triforce magic
Kalin: energy aura
Biri: sword, torches, pitchforks, battering rams
Raska: palm thrust, knee, jab, two-palm strike, shield thrust, throwing spikes
Captain Arjuna: Hylian Soldier moveset
Gonza: sword, throwing daggers, bombs, rock, dash
Kala: ferret, worm, dragon, punch, pile driver
Cho: rope, power bracelet
Maple: broom, create cushions, lift things, summon demon, false monsters, crystal ball
Ricky: leap, tornado punch, multi-jabs, tuck into pouch, ski, flying bear
Ghanti: sword, dagger, silver arrows, wolf, monster, apple
Sir Raven: sword, horse, fishing, fish hook lockpick, mystery seeds, axe, peashooter
Marin
Link's Uncle: sword
Kanika
Tou: same as Raska
Couscous: spells, claw, bite
Birina
Gump: trained Link, sword, training staff, flip
Shemlon: forge, enchant swords, sword, reflect
Rouro: fly, peck, flyswatter, bag, storm
Jolene: ship's cannons, twin swords, lunge, block, Linebeck-related moves
Pirate Captain: dagger, sword, hook
Ganon/Ganon's Minion: burn, magic blast, disappear, fly, shock, storm, teleport, shapeshift, Ganon's hand
Demon Ganon/Ganon's Heart: extend arms, White Sword, absorb, disappear, teleport, Demon Ganon form
Agahnim
Nabat: lightning storm
Haggis: steed, protection amulet, punch, flick, bow, head bash, wind strike, kick, lightning strike, energy blast, lightning speed, energy shield.
Stages:
Ganon's Statue
Spirit World Training Arena
Demon World
Thanks for reading! And now that all the notable stuff is out of the way, let's go ahead and cover basically everything else.
