Character from Smash Bros Brawl: The Subspace Emissary by Nintendo / Masahiro Sakurai
A racing legend who arrives in a burning Blue Falcon, delivers the most dramatic Falcon Punch in history, and makes saving the world look like a victory lap.
Captain Falcon enters the Subspace Emissary the way he does everything: at maximum speed with maximum style. He drives the Blue Falcon directly into the Canyon, leaps from the cockpit, and punches a massive R.O.B. unit into oblivion while shouting 'FALCON PUNCH!' (silently, since no one speaks, but the intent is visible in every frame of the animation). He rescues Olimar — who was cornered by a horde of enemies — with this entrance, and the two become unlikely allies. Falcon is all confidence and physicality, while Olimar is cautious and strategic. They complement each other perfectly. Falcon fights with his fists, his knees, and sheer kinetic violence. His Falcon Punch channels fire through his right hand. His Raptor Boost sends him charging through enemies. Everything about his combat style is forward momentum — he does not block, dodge, or retreat. He accelerates.
A tall, powerfully built man in a skintight blue racing suit with a red helmet featuring a golden falcon visor. His jaw is the most prominent feature visible — square, clenched, heroic. Yellow scarf trails behind him. His movements are explosive and theatrical — everything he does looks like the climax of an action movie. Even standing still, he poses.
Also known as: The Captain, Douglas Jay Falcon