It is now January 21st in Japan, and that means it’s been 20 years since the original debut of Super Smash Bros! Series creator Masahiro Sakurai who has been on the series since the beginning, has posted a special message to fans on social media.
Smash Bros. is 20 years old today! Over these 20 years, I’ve seen so many people enjoy this series in so many ways – at home, at hangouts, at conventions, even in business offices! Development has always been hard on me, but I’m super happy. Thank you so much for playing.
本日『大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ』が20周年となりました!
20年ものあいだ､激しく楽しく遊ばれたのを､たくさん見てきました｡いろんなお家､集まり､大会､同業者のオフィスなどでも｡
もちろん制作は大変でしたが､とても幸せなことだと思います｡
遊んでくれてありがとうございます｡— 桜井 政博 (@Sora_Sakurai) January 21, 2019
The official Japanese Smash Bros account also had a message for fans:
“On this day: the first “Super Smash Bros.” went on sale 20 years ago (on January 21st, 1999). It’s thanks to all of your loyal support that we’ve been able to keep this series going even today. Thank you so much!”
【きょうの思い出】シリーズ1作目の『ニンテンドウオールスター! 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ』は、20年前の今日（1999年1月21日）発売されました。ここまで続けてこられたのも、応援してくださっているみなさまのおかげです。ありがとうございます！#スマブラ20周年 pic.twitter.com/wT3Vy354sB
— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) January 21, 2019
Have you been with the series since it’s original release on Nintendo 64? Let us know! A huge congratulations to Sakurai and his team for a huge 20 years of Super Smash Bros action!
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