Another day another rumour, this time the rumour comes direct from a Japanese image board and has been reposted on 4Chan. The original poster basically claims that he has a leaked document containing the character line-up for the forthcoming Smash Bros game which is already confirmed for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. The list reads:

King K Rool (Donkey Kong)

Zoroark (Pokemon)

Ghirahim (Zelda)

Little Mac (Punch Out)

Saki Amamiya (Sin and Punishment)

King Hippo (Punch Out)

Ridley (Metroid)

Prince Sable (Frogs the Bell Tolls)

Palutena (Kid Icarus)

Professor Layton (Professor Layton)

Megaman (Megaman)

Crystal (Star Fox)

Slime (Dragon Quest)

Shulk (Xenoblade)

Sonic (Sonic)

Tip: Brandon Fothergill