[This news is about an event held in Japan only, but you might be interested in checking out the comments from Mr. Sakurai!]
Round 8 of the Smash Art Dojo contest was held a few days ago, with players competing by posting funny content using the #スマブラ画 hashtag and the theme of #癒やし (Comfort).
Enjoy comments from Mr. Sakurai!
Theme: #癒やし (Comfort) - Photos
"Gwahaha! This bath feels great, eh, kiddo?" "Sure does, Dad!"
(by カビオ)
▲Stay in acid too long, and you'll be Dry Bowser and Dry Bowser Jr.!
Commands → Limit → Healing Wind (by ヨゥキー)
▲"FFVII Remake"
A wonderful piece!
"I'm home!" "Welcome back!" (by スマブラ画のスンスケ)
▲PAC-LAND is a game about taking a lost fairy home to Fairyland.
It came out even before Super Mario!
That moment when you get the stuffed animal you wanted! (by ひとひと)
▲Everybody deserves a bit of happiness!
A casual flight with a custom balloon (by 機甲竜騎兵＠パンツァードラグーン)
▲But she's got only three seconds of flight time...
You know, based on how the special move works.
Palm Treatment (by ７４くん@7の島)
▲Exeggutor keeping out uninvited guests like always.
Jigglypuff hugs are irresistible! (by よよ)
▲"Wha—mrph!"
I don't mind the rain when I'm with you (by TAC@えいえんの秩序)
▲What're you doing back there, little guy? Did they forget about you?
Here, I've taken back your heart (by couen CO.GP)
▲Combo!
Better get Daisy to help out.
A tune for a nice quiet evening (by りュうナりノツカイ)
▲Such refined grace...
But boy does that voice project.
The idols I support! This is what I live for (by 夕″厶 ―＜〓Iﾛ)
▲This totally fits the mood, and even the colors match!
The best part is how they're mirroring each other.
Pokémon-Amie (by もりゅー)
▲Ah, "mon amie" as in the French for "my friend"? Cool.
Some Warm Milk after Climbing a Mountain (by ばんぶれ)
▲Don't do it!
He'll lose his memory!
Belmont Style Foot Reflexology (by vaトし)
▲Maximum pressure, please!
"You on a solo op, too?" (by まめ)
▲Said the gravelly-voiced Pichu...
A Dog Copying His Master (by イグニール@スマブラ画)
▲Is it dinnertime yet?
Ahh, remember when we got married? (by ゲムヲ)
▲How did you take this photo?!
This wins the award for most surprising.
I... I want that cat... (by カエル@aki)
▲So it can steal the cat's warmth?
Sometimes cats can be like heaters.
Water Station (by あーぞー)
▲Working hard to stay fit.
But, do they really want THAT water?
Theme: #癒やし (Comfort) - Videos
Growing kids need their sleep. Hush little baby... (by ぽてなが)
▲Jigglypuff only lets them sleep for a short time!
The more damage accumulated, the bigger they get.
I wanna relax with some VR! (by ちょあぐ)
▲The Mii Fighter's eyes change depending on the scene!
I'm impressed with the intricate filming!
The Secret of the Great King of Evil (by スマブラ画のスンスケ)
▲Everybody deserves a bit of happiness (again)!
Even as an adult, I can't refuse sweets.
Best Shot
Deserted island life is so much fun!! (by メロンがいい。)
▲The picture is just beautiful!
Technically there is only one "person" in this deserted island life!
Best Video
When You Can't Sleep (by あーぞー)
▲Wonderful ending.
But was it a dream, or was it real?