SpongeBob

"SpongeBob Is Ready!"

SpongeBob SquarePants is the protagonist of the Nickelodeon cartoon franchise of the same name, debuting in 1999 with the airing of "Help Wanted".

He is also a playable character in Nexed.

Real-World History
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Gameplay Information
"Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants, of course! This optimistic, yet naive sea sponge resides in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom, spending his days cooking up Krabby Patties at the Krusty Krab and going jellyfishing. Despite all the nautical nonsense he endures, SpongeBob remains happy-go-lucky and ready for anything!

However, entering the tournament wasn’t his idea. Hearing of the Winner’s Wish, Mr. Krabs sent his number-one employee out to claim it, hoping to use it to expand his wealth. SpongeBob doesn’t seem to care about the wish, though - He’s just happy to be working for his boss!"

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Grounded Attacks

 * Jab: SpongeBob throws a slap.
 * Dash Attack: SpongeBob trips over and somersaults forwards.
 * Forward Light: SpongeBob throws a straight punch.
 * Up Light: SpongeBob swings his spatula from low to high.
 * Down Light: SpongeBob swings his hips in a circle, resembling the "bring it around town" step of his bubble-blowing technique from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Bubblestand".
 * Forward Strong: SpongeBob throws a chop while wearing a foam karate glove.
 * Up Strong: SpongeBob swings his arm upwards while wearing a foam karate glove.
 * Down Strong: SpongeBob chops both sides of himself while wearing foam karate gloves.
 * Counter: SpongeBob quickly puffs up, bouncing the opponent away.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Air: SpongeBob inflates his pants, referencing the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "The Sponge Who Could Fly".
 * Forward Air: SpongeBob chops from high to low while wearing a foam glove. This move can spike opponents during its first few frames.
 * Back Air: SpongeBob throws a backhand behind himself while wearing a foam karate glove.
 * Up Air: SpongeBob throws a straight headbutt upwards, with his body stretching to complete the attack.
 * Down Air: SpongeBob performs a belly flop, being able to spike opponents during the move’s early frames.

Grabs / Throws

 * Grab: SpongeBob swings a jellyfishing net, being able to catch one opponent (as well as a jellyfish).
 * Pummel: The jellyfish inside SpongeBob’s net shocks the opponent.
 * Forward Throw: SpongeBob rears his net back before throwing the opponent forwards.
 * Back Throw: SpongeBob swings his net behind himself, launching the opponent backwards.
 * Up Throw: SpongeBob swings his net upwards, launching the opponent up.
 * Down Throw: The jellyfish shocks the opponent so hard that they go flying out of SpongeBob’s net.

Stage Intro
A realistic hand (known as Hans) drops SpongeBob into the arena as the latter yells "I'm ready!", referencing the opening of SpongeBob SquarePants and SpongeBob's iconic catchphrase.

Taunts

 * SpongeBob raises his hands as a rainbow forms between them as he says “Imaaaaaaagination!”, referencing the SpongeBob SquarePants episode “Idiot Box”.
 * SpongeBob morphs his face to resemble a chicken and starts clucking, referencing the SpongeBob SquarePants episode “Little Yellow Book”.
 * SpongeBob performs a dance resembling his dance from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode “Band Geeks”.
 * SpongeBob lets out his infamous laugh, which can be held out as long as the taunt button is held.

Victory Animations
SpongeBob's victory theme is an excerpt of the theme song from SpongeBob SquarePants.
 * SpongeBob performs a dance before playing his nose like a flute in tune with his victory theme, referencing the opening of SpongeBob SquarePants.
 * SpongeBob performs the “Victory Screech” from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode “The Algae's Always Greener”.
 * SpongeBob performs a dance before posing with a thumbs-up.

Colors / Costumes
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Trivia
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