For the uninitiated this is how it works. Every weekday I'll be doing a blog on the characters that deserve a roster spot in Nintendos next character smackdown. The franchises from which I'll be taking characters can be found under the "Part 1" link. If I get good feedback, I may add or change representative characters. Characters can also be added as Assist Trophies. 

The Rules:

• No more than 4 characters per franchise (trust me, it's a hard rule to follow through with)
  
• Characters have to be primarily video game characters.  (I want to add Batman as much as you do)
  
• Characters from Nintendo will go first, followed by characters from other companies
• Characters must be major (I'm not adding Toad, or Sandshrew, or Lanky Kong. Whether a character is important enough is up to my own discression)

Part 1: Representative Franchises

Part 2: Mario Brothers

Part 3: The Legend of Zelda

Part 4: Metroid

Part 5: Starfox

Part 6: F-Zero

Part 7: Pokemon

Part 8: Kirby

Part 9: Donkey Kong

Part 10: Mother

Part 11: Fire Emblem

Part 12: Advance Wars

Part 13: Pikmin

Part 14: Kid Icarus

Part 15: Ice Climber

Part 16: Animal Crossing

Part 17: Elite Beat Agents/Ouendan

Elite Beat Agents

Synopsis: The Elite Beat Agents, under the command of Commander Kahn, have dedicated their lives to helping people overcome their problems through rhythmic dancing. Wherever there is a person in need, the Elite Beat Agents and Agent J will be there to help them, but only if they yell at the top of their lungs and are thinking of a catchy tune.

Notable Appearances: Elite Beat Agents

SSB4 Likelyhood: 4/10

Alternate Costumes:

Ouendan

Synopsis: While either the Ouendan(Male cheer squad) or Elite Beat Agents could be alternate costumes of eachother, both are far too interesting to be written off in this blog. Their background is shrouded in mystery, though they are always nearby when someone needs help. They can even use their dance moves to save Earth from an Asteroid.

Notable Appearances: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2

SSB4 Likelyhood: 4/10

Alternate Costumes:

Rival Ouendan