Capcom’s ‘Blue Bomber’ may not get a whole lot of love from his parent company since creator Keiji Inafune left Capcom back in 2010. While we’ve seen the iconic character make a few less than flatterting appearances in the past few years (Street Fighter X Tekken anyone?), it looks like the retired hero will finally emerge proudly from the shadows in Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U and 3DS.

The trailer shown at today’s Nintendo Direct begins with Mega Man appearing stoic atop a stone column, striking a pose not unlike the unforgettable opening of Megaman 2, the Blue Bomber then proceeds to bring his form of bionic punishment to a group of Smash Bros. who had been engaged in a frantic melee.

The trailer gives us an idea of Megaman’s moveset, showing off abilities lifted from some of Megaman’s most classic Robot Masters. During the fracas he puts Metal Man’s Metal Blade, Wood Man’s Leaf Shield, and Hard Man’s Hard Knuckle, among other memorable abilities to use.

Megaman surely comes off as a welcome surprise, and we can easily see much of the Smash Bros. community changing their main brawlers to Capcom’s scrappy blue pugilist.

We’re sure we’ll see quite a few more unexpected faces make their way into the Super Smash Bros. roster. Who would you like to see make an appearance? Let us know in the comments below!