Von Kaiser

Von Kaiser is a recurring character in the Punch-Out!! series, first appearing in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! as the second opponent, and since becoming a series staple. "Kaiser" means emperor in German, while "Von" means of or from, so his name literally means "Of Emperor" or "From Emperor".
Nicknamed "The German Steel Machine", Von Kaiser military veteran hailing from Berlin, Germany. He took up boxing, and coached the sport to young children in his home country, though he isn't very good at the sport himself. However, the children would often beat him up and humiliate him, which resulted in him suffering emotional trauma. In fact, during his bouts he will often cower behind his gloves and cry "Mami!" In spite of this, he puts up a tough, militaristic exterior, and will often polish his boots in between rounds.
In both his appearances, Von Kaiser is the second opponent faced, and though he is more challenging than the previous opponent, he still isn't difficult to defeat. Generally, he serves to get new players into the habit of dodging and blocking attacks to counterattack and deal more damage.
==History==
===Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!===
Von Kaiser first appeared in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! as the second opponent, ranked #1 in the Minor Circuit. His two main attacks are a jab and an uppercut. The jab is telegraphed by him twitching his head; the player can punch Von Kaiser in the face when he does this to earn a star. Otherwise, it can be blocked or dodged, then countered. For his uppercut, he ducks to either side and throws it. This may also be countered for a star. He will attack more frequently than Glass Joe, though he isn't that much harder to defeat. In fact, using a Star Punch while Von Kaiser is stunned will instantly knock him down.
===Punch-Out!! (Wii)===
Von Kaiser returns in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!, once again as the second opponent in the game, ranked #2 in the Minor Circuit. Unlike the previous game, he speaks legitimate German. It is revealed in his introduction cutscene that he trained children in boxing, but suffered emotional trauma as a result of the kids beating him up constantly. In battle, he has the same tactics as he does in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, with jabs telegraphed by a head twitch and rising uppercuts, both of which can be intercepted. There exists a way to instantly KO him by landing a three-star Star Punch on him while he cowers behind his gloves.
Von Kaiser is also rematched in Title Defense mode, where Little Mac must defend his championship belt against all of the previous challengers. Von Kaiser gives himself a buzzcut, and appears to have gotten over his trauma, becoming a much more formidable fighter, no longer cowering behind his gloves. In addition to having faster and stronger attacks, Von Kaiser will also fake his uppercuts to throw the player off. However, his most notable attack is the Von Kaiser Wave: after getting up from a knockdown, he will beat his head, scream, and charge at Little Mac, throwing an overhead. If it lands, it will instantly knock down the player. It cannot be countered or intercepted, and the player must dodge the correct way to avoid getting hit by it.
===Super Smash Bros. for Wii U===
Von Kaiser appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as a Trophy, unlocked at random or by purchasing it at the Trophy Shop.
:NSTC: "The oldest boxer Little Mac faces, Von Kaiser is still a formidable foe at 42 years old. Despite getting a new haircut, he hasn't lost the habit of shaking his head before throwing a punch. Be careful, though - right after getting knocked down, he'll focus himself and launch a spinning punch at you!"
:PAL: "At 42, this German boxer is the oldest on the circuit. He may have changed is haircut, but nothing's changed about his habit of shaking his head right before he throws a punch. If you knock him down he'll come back at you with a spinning punch as soon as he gets up again, so stay on your toes!"
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Von Kaiser appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Novice-class (★) Spirit. He is a Primary Attack-type Spirit, and thus will increase attack power when equipped. The Spirit battle is Mario, who will use his forward smash often. His Spirit uses his artwork from the Wii version of Punch-Out!!.
== Appearances ==
===Super Smash Bros. Charged===
Von Kaiser is represented as two Trophies and Spirits in Super Smash Bros. Charged, one representing his normal appearance, and the other representing his appearance in Title Defense mode in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!.
His normal Spirit is a Novice-class Spirit that gives the user 10% more health at the start of Stamina matches when equipped. The Spirit battle is a Stamina battle against Mario, who has increased attack power.
His Title Defense Spirit is an Ace-class Spirit that increases the sweetspot of meteor smashing attacks when equipped, making them easier to hit. The Spirit battle is also a Stamina battle against Mario, who in addition to being stronger, has faster air speed and will use his forward aerial often, referencing the Von Kaiser Wave.
=== Jake's Super Smash Bros. ===
Von Kaiser appears as a trophy in Jake's Super Smash Bros..
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== Gallery ==
Von Kaiser.png|Von Kaiser in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!
Von Kaiser - Punch-Out!! (Wii).png|Von Kaiser in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!
Von Kaiser Title Defense.png|Von Kaiser in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!.
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