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The ''Kirby'' series and [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' series]] have crossed over multiple times. The most notable example is the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], where the ''Kirby'' series holds a high degree of influence as series creator [[Masahiro Sakurai]] also directs the ''Smash'' games. Many mechanics in ''Smash'' are based on ''Kirby'' and vice-versa, and its three playable characters have very prominent and well-developed roles in ''[[The Subspace Emissary]]'' story mode for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Outside of this, both franchises have freely referenced each other, mainly in the form of cameo appearances.
