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The end of Lawyer Kong Legal Defeat: During the final trial (War of the Fat Italians 2022), Meggy and SMG4 proved that their parodies constituted fair use. Lawyer Kong lost its authority when Shigeru Miyamoto decided that SMG4 could keep its channel. Resignation: After being defeated, Lawyer Kong was fired by Nintendo and abandoned his lawyer persona to return to being Funky Kong, resuming his old life of playing music and selling weapons. Reappearance in 2025: A version of his past temporarily returned as an antagonist in the WOTFI 2025 event, joining other historical villains to try to defeat the SMG4 team before being sent back to his original timeline. Permanent Consequences 2022 Redesigns: Although they won the lawsuit, Miyamoto imposed the condition that characters not owned by Nintendo had to stop resembling Mario. This resulted in the permanent new designs for SMG4, SMG3, Bob, and Boopkins, which remain in use to this day. The End of the Series (December 2025): In the current context of late 2025, it has been announced that the SMG4 series will officially come to an end on December 27, 2025, with a final movie, after almost 15 years on the air. The lawsuit arc is remembered as the turning point that allowed the channel to reach this ending without being shut down earlier due to legal issues.

1. The Last Judgment After an intense legal and musical battle (a rap battle), Meggy manages to convince Shigeru Miyamoto that the content of SMG4 is not a simple copy, but a form of creativity that has breathed new life into his characters. Meggy appeals to the feelings and emotional connection that Mario has with his friends.
2. Miyamoto's Verdict Miyamoto agrees that the friends of SMG4 deserve to exist, but imposes a definitive condition to avoid future legal conflicts and protect Nintendo's intellectual property: Visual Independence: All characters that are "recolors" of Mario or that use direct Nintendo models (and are not the official characters like the real Mario or Luigi) must permanently change their appearance.
3. Permanent Redesigns To avoid being banned under the Super DMCA, several characters undergo an immediate physical transformation: SMG4 and SMG3: They cease to be Mario clones and adopt their current 2025 forms, with original faces and outfits. Bob and Boopkins: They receive their new models (Bob as an original hooded figure and Boopkins with his new sea creature form).
4. The Fate of Lawyer Kong After losing the case, Lawyer Kong admits defeat. Miyamoto fires him from his legal position, and the gorilla decides to abandon the law and return to his former life: selling weapons and playing funky music, becoming simply Funky Kong once again.
5. Consequences in 2025 The arc ends with the group returning to their normal lives, but with a palpable sense of melancholy. Although they survived, they lost their original identities. This ending marked the beginning of SMG4's "Original Content" era, moving away from Nintendo 64 assets to ensure the channel's survival in the face of YouTube's policies—a situation that remains firmly established in 2025.

4. Security and Services Personnel Swagmaster69 and Chris: The series' security guards appear dealing with the kingdom's new restrictions. Swagmaster, true to form, provides comic relief by attempting to "seduce" or fight Lawyer Kong's forces in absurd ways. Karen: The cat employed in multiple stores appears suffering from exhaustion from working under Nintendo's new and strict labor policies, maintaining her usual apathetic attitude towards the end of the world.
5. Secondary Antagonists The Butt Ninjas (Nintendo Ninjas): They function as Lawyer Kong's private army. They are responsible for pursuing "illegal" characters and executing arrest warrants and confiscating intellectual property. This ensemble of characters helped build an atmosphere where it felt like the entire SMG4 universe was being audited and transformed by a superior external force. In 2025, many of these moments are remembered as some of the most tense in the channel's history. The SMG4 Wiki - Lawsuit Arc

During The Lawsuit arc (2022), in addition to the main cast, several secondary characters appeared who fulfilled specific narrative functions to accentuate the tone of legal oppression and the changing era in the series. These are the most prominent supporting characters:

1. Mentors and Legal Figures Phoenix Wright: The protagonist of Ace Attorney makes a crucial appearance as Meggy's legal mentor. He provides her with the knowledge she needs to face Lawyer Kong in court and gifts her her distinctive lawyer's outfit. The SMG4 Wiki - Phoenix Wright Shigeru Miyamoto: Portrayed as the ultimate, almost divine authority at Nintendo. Although he initially acts as a passive antagonist, at the end of the trial at World of Thunder 2022 he shows mercy and allows the original characters to exist, provided they change their appearance.
2. Inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom (Nintendo Officials) Because Lawyer Kong "reset" the world, these characters acted as robotic versions of themselves: Bowser: He appears primarily as just another citizen under the firewall's control. Unlike his usual friend/rival persona, here he behaves like the standard villain from 90s games. Peach: Takes on a stricter and more authoritarian role within the new structure imposed by Nintendo, distancing herself from SMG4 and her group. Toads: They appear en masse as workers in Nintendo's "game factory", representing the labor force enslaved by the corporate system.
3. Allies and Guardians SMG1 and SMG2: The guardians of surviving memes from other universes appear to explain to SMG4 and SMG3 the gravity of losing their identities. Their knowledge of "avatar stability" is key to understanding why the Super DMCA is a deadly threat. Melony: Although she is one of the most powerful in the group, in this arc she acts as tactical support, protecting the others while she sleeps or uses her deity powers to repel

1. Appearance Its design in the series does not aim for realism, but rather uses an iconic and authoritarian aesthetic: 3D Model: A stylized model is used based on its real appearance, but with animations that make it look imposing and, sometimes, distant. Aura of Power: He often appears surrounded by an atmosphere of importance, whether in a luxurious office or on a throne during the final judgment. At the climax, he is seen with an almost godlike presence that intimidates even the strongest characters like Melony. Clothing: He usually dresses in a smart-casual style (like the real Miyamoto at Nintendo events), but in the context of the arc, his clothing symbolizes total control over intellectual property.
2. Personality Contrary to his friendly public image, in The Lawsuit his personality is complex and revolves around preserving the legacy: Draconian Protector: His main motivation is to protect his creations (Mario, Luigi, etc.). He sees SMG4 not as an artist, but as someone who has "tainted" his original work with memes and stupidity. Cold and Calculating: At the beginning of the arc, he shows no mercy. He allows Lawyer Kong to use the Super DMCA because he believes the Mushroom Kingdom must be "cleansed" to return to its state of commercial perfection. Fair but Strict: During the trial at WOTFI 2022, he proves he's not an irrational villain. He listens to Meggy and SMG4's arguments about creativity and "Fair Use." In the end, he shows a compassionate side: he acknowledges that SMG4 has created something new, but his sense of corporate duty compels him to impose the redesigns. Deity of Creation: He acts as the "Father" of all Nintendo characters, demanding absolute respect. His final decision to allow SMG4 and the others to live (in new forms) positions him as a wise judge rather than an executioner. Fact from 2025: In the current narrative, fans see this Miyamoto as the representation of Nintendo Corp. itself; an entity that is not "evil",

1. Appearance: The most controversial redesign Boopkins' appearance is the trigger for a lot of tension both on and off screen: Original Design (Start of the Arc): Boopkins was originally a model of Spike (an enemy from the Super Mario series). As it is direct intellectual property of Nintendo, Lawyer Kong identifies it as an "illegal asset." The First Redesign (End of Arc): After losing the initial trial, Boopkins is forced to change. His first new form in 2022 was a minimalist, spherical version with a very simple green body and large eyes. This design was heavily criticized by fans for being "too simple." Evolution to 2025: Due to audience response, its design was subsequently adjusted to look more detailed, with a texture that is more reminiscent of an original sea creature, keeping its green color but with more unique facial features that definitely distance it from Nintendo's Spike model.
2. Personality: The innocent victim His personality reinforces the dramatic and sad tone of the legal persecution: Extreme Vulnerability: Boopkins represents innocence. Unlike Bob, who tries to run away, Boopkins is genuinely confused and scared that his "heroes" (Nintendo) consider him a mistake that must be erased. Sadness and Desolation: He's the character who cries the most during the arc. His despair at seeing his friends disappear under the Super DMCA adds a strong emotional weight, as he just wants them all to be friends and watch anime together. Blind Loyalty: Despite his fear, he never betrays SMG4. He remains loyal to the group even when he knows that being seen with them puts him in the crosshairs of the Butt Ninjas. Forced Acceptance: Boopkins suffers the most from his physical transformation. In the narrative, he feels insecure about his new appearance, reflecting the feelings of many fans at the time, though he eventually learns to accept himself as an individual separate from Nintendo.

1. Appearance: The radical change Bob undergoes one of the most drastic and talked-about transformations in the entire series: Original Design (Start of Arc): Bob began as a model of Garo from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. He wore his dark brown rags with glowing yellow eyes and swords instead of hands. Because this design is Nintendo's intellectual property, it became a prime target for Lawyer Kong. The Permanent Redesign (End of Arc): Following the trial at WOTFI 2022, to avoid being erased by the Super DMCA, Bob receives a new official appearance: Body: Its overall shape remains that of a hooded figure, but its rags are now made of a material that looks like more defined fabric and is a slightly different shade. Face: His eyes are now more expressive and have a unique shape that does not imitate the Garos. Hands: Their swords were redesigned to look like original weapons from the series and not direct assets from Zelda. Status in 2025: This is the design he currently uses in 2025, solidifying his identity as an original GLITCH character.
2. Personality: From opportunist to survivor Although Bob retains his comedic and egocentric essence, the lawsuit arc brings out other traits: Panic and Cowardice: As a character who lives "outside the law," the prospect of encountering a real legal authority like Lawyer Kong terrifies him. He is one of those who most often runs away and tries to hide to avoid being erased. Loyalty under pressure: Despite his constant pursuit of fame and fortune, in this arc he demonstrates that he values ​​his place in the group. He joins the resistance because he understands that without SMG4 and the others, he has no home (or audience). Critical Resignation: Bob is very vocal about how much he hates the situation. Unlike others who solemnly accept change, Bob constantly complains about the new rules, providing much-needed comic relief during the arc's darker moments.

1. Appearance Karen retains her usual physical design, which is original to the SMG4 universe: Physical appearance: She is a cream-colored cat with brown markings, tired eyes, and a constantly bored expression. Changing attire: Because Lawyer Kong imposes strict control on business, Karen is seen working in various positions under the new "Nintendo rules." She is seen wearing service uniforms (as a cashier or salesperson) that must now meet rigid corporate standards. Status in 2025: As an original Glitch character, she was not redesigned at the end of the arc. In 2025, she retains her characteristic "exhausted working mother" appearance.
2. Personality His personality in this arc reinforces his cynicism and apathy towards heroic drama: Bureaucratic Indifference: Unlike the protagonists who are terrified by the lawsuit, Karen acts as if Lawyer Kong's legal dictatorship is simply "another annoying day at work." She continues seeing clients and collecting fees, regardless of whether the world is ending. Extreme exhaustion: Represents the working class that must deal with the constant changes in company policies (in this case, Nintendo). Their patience with Lawyer Kong is as nonexistent as it was with SMG4. Neutrality: He does not take an active side in the initial fight; he simply tries to survive his multiple shifts of work while the Mushroom Kingdom is besieged by walls of fire and ninjas. Competence under pressure: Despite her "I don't care" attitude, she proves to be incredibly efficient. If Lawyer Kong orders her to enforce a rule, she does so with absolute composure, but if SMG4 asks for her help (and she's paid or it's part of her job), she complies as well.

1. Appearance Saiko maintains its aesthetic inspired by anime and rock, but suffers the visual impact of legal "censorship": Standard Design: She retains her pink hair styled in two high pigtails, her black leather jacket, and her red miniskirt. She still carries her enormous wooden mallet. The DMCA Threat: During moments of high tension, Saiko is surrounded by static or rendering glitches. Since she is not a Nintendo character, the Super DMCA marks her as a priority target for erasure from reality. Status in 2025: Because his design was already original (created by Kevin and Luke Lerdwichagul), he did not receive a drastic redesign after the trial. In 2025, he still sports his updated model that debuted shortly before this arc [1].
2. Personality His personality in this arc blends his characteristic aggression with a fierce protectiveness towards his friends: Rebellious and Defiant: Saiko is the first to want to hit Lawyer Kong. She detests rigid authority and corporate control, so she sees the lawsuit as a personal affront to her freedom [2]. Protector of the "Weak": She is especially protective of characters like Boopkins and Tari. When the Super DMCA begins to erase people, Saiko uses her physical strength to try to stop the inevitable, showing deep frustration at not being able to "hit" a law [2]. Unwavering Loyalty: Despite her tough exterior, Saiko proves that the Mushroom Kingdom is her true home. She doesn't mind being a "legal anomaly" as long as she can continue playing her music and being with her new family. Focus on Action: While Meggy and SMG4 focus on legal strategy, Saiko leads the physical confrontations against the Butt Ninjas, serving as the main muscle of the resistance.

1. Appearance Tari retains its characteristic design, but with specific nuances during the conflict: Human/Cyborg Design: Retains her short blue hair, her blue hoodie with the meta-runner logo, and her robotic arm. Digital Vulnerability: In scenes where Lawyer Kong activates the Firewall or the DMCA, Tari often displays "glitches" or interference in his robotic arm, symbolizing that his digital nature is vulnerable to the copyright laws that Lawyer Kong manipulates. Status in 2025: As a 100% original character from Glitch Productions, Tari did not receive a redesign at the end of the arc (unlike SMG4 or Bob). Her appearance in 2025 remains the same as it was after her model update in 2023.
2. Personality His personality in this arc reinforces his role as the "heart" of the team: Empathy and Fear: Tari expresses the most sadness and horror at seeing the Mushroom Kingdom become a cold dictatorship. Her sweet nature clashes directly with Lawyer Kong's bureaucratic cruelty. Insecurity about Erasure: Knowing she's not a Nintendo character, Tari experiences a genuine fear of ceasing to exist. This fear makes her more dependent on Meggy and Mario's protection during chases. Technical Support: Although he doesn't fight directly in the trial, Tari uses his gamer skills and connection with technology to help the group navigate the Firewall and find vulnerabilities in Lawyer Kong's system. Silent Loyalty: Despite her shyness, Tari never abandons SMG4. Her faith that Mario will regain his memory is fundamental to maintaining the group's hope before WOTFI 2022. Summary: In The Lawsuit, Tari represents the vulnerability of original creators in a world dominated by corporate giants, standing out for her kindness and her struggle to maintain her identity against the threat of being erased. The SMG4 Wiki - Tari

1. Appearance In this arc, Meggy maintains her established human design, but with variations depending on the context of the legal battle: Standard Human Design: Retains his long orange hair, his sports headphones and his workout outfit (white t-shirt, shorts and boots). Lawyer's Attire: During the climax of the WOTFI 2022 trial, Meggy wears a formal lawyer's outfit inspired by the style of the Ace Attorney series. This visual change underscores her transition from a physical fighter to an intellectual advocate. Status in 2025: Since she is not a "recolor" of Mario, Meggy did not need a redesign at the end of the arc, so her current appearance in 2025 remains the same as it was after this conflict.
2. Personality Meggy's personality in The Lawsuit is one of the most mature and determined in the series: Unwavering Determination: While SMG4 panics and Mario is mind-controlled, Meggy remains the emotional pillar of the group. She is the one who decides they will not surrender to Lawyer Kong. Intellect and Strategy: Demonstrates a great capacity for learning by studying law under the tutelage of Phoenix Wright. His competitive personality, previously focused on sports (Splatfest), now shifts to the legal battlefield. Fierce Loyalty: Her primary motivation is to protect her chosen family. She is deeply affected by seeing her friends erased by the Super DMCA, which fuels her rage against Lawyer Kong's injustice. Voice of Reason: Acts as the bridge between the chaos of SMG4 and the seriousness of the situation. He is the one who convinces Miyamoto that creativity and "Fair Use" are vital for the community's survival. In summary: In The Lawsuit, Meggy evolves from a simple athlete into the Mushroom Kingdom's legal and spiritual defender, proving that her strength lies not only in her weapons, but also in her voice and intellect. The SMG4 Wiki - Meggy

1. Appearance Unlike SMG4 or Bob, Luigi did not receive a redesign at the end of the arc, since as an official Nintendo character, his appearance did not infringe copyright within the logic of the plot. Standard Appearance: Retains his classic Super Mario 64 model (or his high-definition version in cinematic scenes), with his green cap and overalls. "Reset" Effect: For much of the arc, his appearance is stiff and mechanical. His animations are intentionally limited to reflect that he has been "reset" to his original 1990s programming, acting only as Mario's "side brother."
2. Personality His personality suffers the most due to Lawyer Kong's legal interference: Corporate Brainwashing: Luigi is the first to fully succumb to Nintendo's firewall. He loses his timid yet caring personality and becomes an automaton. He only repeats predetermined phrases from the official games and treats SMG4 and everyone else as strangers or intruders. Extreme Passivity: Unlike Mario, who struggles internally against Lawyer Kong's control, Luigi accepts his role as a "company asset" without initial resistance. This generates great sadness within the group, as they see in him what Nintendo intends to do with them all: turn them into soulless, empty shells. Recovery and Loyalty: Towards the end of the arc and during World of Thunder 2022, Luigi regains his consciousness thanks to the efforts of Mario and SMG4. Once free from mind control, he returns to being the compassionate and loyal character he always was, supporting his brother and friends in the final judgment. The "Man of Peace": Luigi acts as the emotional counterpoint, genuinely suffering to see the division between his origin (Nintendo) and his current family (the SMG4 group).

1. Appearance Unlike in SMG4 or SMG3, Mario does not change his physical design at the end of the arc, but his appearance goes through two distinct emotional and visual states: "Nintendo Asset" Status: When Lawyer Kong takes control, Mario often appears with a blank or robotic expression. He is seen wearing his classic plumber's outfit, but under dim lighting or in industrial "game factory" settings, reinforcing his image as a corporate prisoner. Resistance State: In the moments when he regains his will, he maintains his Super Mario 64 aesthetic, but with animations that express a much deeper anguish and despair than usual in the series.
2. Personality Mario's personality undergoes a drastic transformation due to legal manipulation: Brainwashing (Nintendo Phase): Under the effect of Lawyer Kong's firewall, Mario loses his goofy, spaghetti-loving, and chaotic personality. He becomes a flat character who only says iconic phrases like "It's-a me, Mario!" and obeys Shigeru Miyamoto's orders without question. Loyalty Conflict: Mario experiences deep emotional pain as he watches his friends being erased by the Super DMCA. He feels responsible for their disappearance, as Lawyer Kong uses "Mario's well-being" as an excuse to eliminate the others. The Tragic Hero: In the climax, Mario demonstrates unusual maturity. He is willing to give up his comfort and security as a "Nintendo star" to save SMG4 and the rest of the group. His love for his friends transcends his original programming. Determination in the Trial: During WOTFI 2022, Mario acts as the key witness and emotional engine of the team, fighting to regain his right to be "stupid" and free alongside SMG4.

1. Appearance: The end of the "Anti-Mario" Like SMG4, SMG3's appearance is the main reason why Lawyer Kong pursues it, considering it an illegal derivative of Nintendo's intellectual property. Classic Design (Start of Arc): He appears with his traditional "recolor" Mario look: dark blue/black cap and overalls, gray shirt, and his signature goatee. This design was nearly identical to Mario's, making him an easy target for the Super DMCA. The Permanent Redesign (End of the arc): After the trial at WOTFI 2022, SMG3 agrees to change his form in order not to be erased. Face: His face changes drastically to no longer be a clone of Mario; now he has sharper features, larger and more expressive eyes, and a unique facial structure. Clothing: His suit becomes more detailed and "modern," maintaining his dark color palette (midnight blue and black) and his beard, but with a style that identifies him as an original character. This is the design he maintains in 2025.
2. Personality: From Villain to Loyal Ally In this arc, SMG3's personality shows an evolution towards heroism, although it maintains its sarcastic essence: Solidarity in the Face of Extinction: Faced with the threat of Lawyer Kong, SMG3 understands that if SMG4 falls, he too will disappear. This leads him to genuinely join forces with his former enemy. Sarcastic but Committed: Although he still complains and makes sarcastic comments, he demonstrates a deep care for his friends. He is one of the fiercest defenders during the battles against the Butt Ninjas. Existential Fear: He appears genuinely frightened when the Super DMCA begins deleting other characters. This fear humanizes the character, showing that, despite his past delusions of grandeur, he values ​​his existence and his relationships. Acceptance of Change: Unlike other moments where SMG3 is stubborn, at the end of the arc he accepts his redesign with a certain heroic resignation, understanding

1. Appearance: The historical change In this arc, SMG4's appearance is the central point of the legal conflict. Before and During the Trial (Classic Design): SMG4 begins the arc with its traditional appearance: a "recolor" of Mario wearing a blue cap and overalls, and a white t-shirt. Lawyer Kong uses this physical resemblance to Mario to argue that SMG4 has no identity of its own and is an "illegal clone" of Nintendo. Following the verdict (2022 Redesign): In order to legally exist without infringing copyright, SMG4 undergoes a permanent transformation at the end of the arc (in the WOTFI 2022 episode). Face: He no longer has Mario's face; now he has more cartoonish features, larger and more expressive eyes, and a unique facial structure. Clothing: It retains the blue and white colors, but its outfit becomes more modern and stylized, moving away from the design of the Nintendo 64 games. Status in 2025: This is the design that has been maintained to this day in 2025, symbolizing its creative independence.
2. Personality: From comedian to vulnerable leader The pressure of being sued by a megacorporation brings out rarely seen sides of SMG4: Vulnerability and Anxiety: He appears genuinely terrified. He fears not only for his life, but also for the disappearance of his legacy and the erasure of his friends. This is one of the moments where the character feels most "human" and least "caricatured." Sense of Responsibility: He feels guilty for having "dragged" his friends into a world that Nintendo now claims. His main motivation is to save Mario from Lawyer Kong's mind control. Champion of Creativity: During the trial, his personality becomes inspiring. He defends the idea that parody and internet content have intrinsic value, setting aside his ego to fight for the rights of all characters.

1. The Defenders (Protagonists) SMG4: The main protagonist. The arc revolves around his fear of losing his channel and his friends. In the end, he is forced to change his appearance (redesign) to survive legally. Mario: He's the central figure in the conflict. Lawyer Kong wants him back as a pure Nintendo "asset." Mario suffers as he watches his friends being erased and is ultimately the one who must choose between his old life at Nintendo and his family with SMG4. Meggy Spletzer: Acts as SMG4's right-hand woman. Due to her training and determination, she takes on the role of defense attorney in the final trial against Lawyer Kong. SMG3: Initially a rival, he fully joins the team to avoid being deleted by the DMCA. Like SMG4, he undergoes a permanent redesign at the end of the arc.
2. The Side of the Law (Antagonists) Lawyer Kong (Funky Kong): The main villain. He is Nintendo's relentless lawyer who seeks to eliminate all parody and "unofficial" content from the Mushroom Kingdom. The Butt Ninjas (Nintendo Ninjas): Lawyer Kong's personal army, tasked with capturing "illegal" characters and guarding the Firewall. Nintendo of America (Miyamoto): Although he appears as a supreme authority figure, he acts as the final judge who decides the fate of the characters at the climax of the story.
3. Characters in Danger (Key Supporting Characters) Fishy Boopkins and Bob: They represent the threat of the arc, as they are the first to be hunted down and erased/redesigned. Their new appearances after the trial were among the most discussed changes by fans in 2025. Luigi: He finds himself caught between his loyalty to Mario and the mind control that Nintendo exerts over him to return him to his role as a "cowardly sidekick" without free will. Phoenix Wright: Makes a crucial cameo as the legal mentor who helps Meggy and SMG4 prepare their defense for the WOTFI 2022 trial.

6. Corporate Immunity While acting under Nintendo's orders, Lawyer Kong is virtually untouchable by conventional means. Physical attacks from characters like Bob or Boopkins have no effect on him because, legally, they are "not allowed" to touch an official representative. He can only be defeated if he loses his legal status or his case in court.

1. Manipulation of the Super DMCA It's their "ultimate attack." It's not just a piece of paper, but a weapon of existential erasure. Reality Erasure: When executed, it can cause any character not legally owned by Nintendo to vanish into thin air. Irreversibility: Characters erased by the Super DMCA do not go to heaven or hell, but cease to have existed in the series' timeline, eliminating even the memories that others have of them (except for Mario at certain times).
2. Firewall Creation Lawyer Kong possesses the ability to manifest massive digital barriers in the physical world. Geographic Isolation: Completely blocked the Mushroom Kingdom, preventing anyone from entering or leaving. Real-Time Censorship: The wall acts as a filter that detects "unauthorized content" (like SMG4 or his friends) and repels or destroys it if they try to cross it.
3. Corporate Control and Brainwashing Through his legal powers, he can alter the personality of characters protected by copyright. Character Reset: Forced Mario and Luigi to forget their adventures with SMG4, returning them to their "basic AI" states from Nintendo games, where they only say predetermined phrases and act robotically.
4. Summoning the "Butt Ninjas" (Nintendo Ninjas) It functions as your personal army. You can summon elite ninja squads that act as law enforcement. They are not only skilled fighters, but they also have the legal authority to arrest and confiscate property within the game's universe.
5. Reality Warping through Trials At the climax of the arc (during WOTFI 2022), Lawyer Kong demonstrated his ability to transform the environment into a courtroom where the rules of physical combat are replaced by rules of debate and evidence. In this space, his words carry the weight of physical attacks.

Lawyer Kong's personality in The Lawsuit Arc is diametrically opposed to that of the laid-back, fun-loving Funky Kong we know. He is defined by the following traits: Rigid and Legalistic: He is an extreme bureaucrat. He doesn't see the world through feelings or friendships, but through contracts, copyrights, and licenses. For him, if something isn't "legal" according to Nintendo's terms, it has no right to exist. Ruthless and Cold: He has no remorse in erasing Mario's friends from existence. He considers it a "clean-up service" to restore the purity of the Nintendo brand, treating living beings as mere "assets" or "software bugs." Arrogant and Elitist: He feels superior to SMG4 and his group, whom he sees as creators of "low-quality" content who have corrupted Mario's image. He believes his mission is noble and that he is protecting Shigeru Miyamoto's legacy. Controller: He revels in the power granted to him by the law. During the arc, he establishes an authoritarian regime in the Mushroom Kingdom, using a wall of fire to isolate citizens and constantly monitor them. Persistent: Unlike other villains who use brute force, he uses legal manipulation and psychological attrition. He doesn't give up until he gets the "Super DMCA" fully executed.

Physical Attributes and Clothing Body: Retains the physiognomy of a large and muscular gorilla (based on the Funky Kong model). Formal Attire: Unlike the original Funky Kong, who wears surfer clothes, Lawyer Kong wears a full business suit in black or dark gray, with a white shirt underneath and a red or blue tie. Accessories: Glasses: He usually wears dark sunglasses (similar to Funky Kong's) that give him an intimidating and professional air. Briefcase: He is often seen carrying a black briefcase where he keeps legal documents and the dreaded Super DMCA. Expression: He almost always maintains a serious, superior, or angry expression, reinforcing his antagonistic and strict personality.

Identity and Role: He is a corrupt and ruthless version of Funky Kong who works as a lawyer for an extremely strict and draconian Nintendo. His goal is to eliminate any trace of SMG4's influence in the Mushroom Kingdom to restore it to its original Nintendo state. Motivation: He believes that SMG4 has ruined Nintendo's characters by turning them into "idiots" and wants Mario to return to making games in peace for his bosses. Abilities and Weapons: Unlike other villains with magical powers, Lawyer Kong uses legal power. His most devastating weapon is the Super DMCA, a document that allows him to erase from existence any character not officially owned by Nintendo. Crimes: Turn the Mushroom Kingdom into a police state by means of a firewall and manage to carry out a temporary "genocide" of all non-Nintendo characters. Final Destination: After being defeated in the final judgment (WOTFI 2022), he gives up his law career to return to playing funky music and selling weapons. However, in 2025, his past self briefly reappears as an antagonist alongside other historical villains from the series. Other secondary antagonists include the Butt Ninjas (Nintendo Ninjas), who act as their security force.

The atmosphere of The Lawsuit Arc on SMG4 is defined by a dramatic transition between the usual absurdist comedy and a dystopian, political, and science fiction drama tone. The key elements that make up its setting are: Tension and Oppression: The atmosphere becomes suffocating when Lawyer Kong establishes a firewall and a surveillance state in the Mushroom Kingdom. The environment shifts from a free-roaming game world to a corporate dictatorship where the characters are treated as "assets" without free will. Extreme Sense of Loss: As the episodes progress, the tone becomes somber and melancholic. The use of Super DMCA creates an "end-of-the-world" atmosphere, where the protagonists watch their friends being erased from existence, leaving Mario in a position of isolation and despair. Legal Metafiction: There's a constant "trial" atmosphere that blends the comedy of Ace Attorney with the very real threat of the channel's closure. This creates a unique tension where the viewer feels that the future of the series is genuinely at risk. Controversy and Division: Off-screen, the atmosphere among fans was divisive due to the drastic change in tone and the permanent results (redesigns), which generated an environment of criticism and intense debate in the community during 2022 and which persists into discussions in 2025. Sentimentality: The arc deeply explores the relationship between SMG4 and Mario, focusing on the sadness of being separated by external legal forces, which adds a heavier emotional layer than in previous arcs.

1. The Legal Conflict and Lawyer Kong The plot begins when Lawyer Kong, acting on behalf of Nintendo, issues a cease and desist order against the SMG4 channel. Nintendo claims ownership of Mario and other Mushroom Kingdom citizens for exclusive use in its own games and to eliminate SMG4 as competition.
2. The Wall of Fire and Mario's Control Lawyer Kong erects a firewall around the Mushroom Kingdom, turning it into a kind of dictatorship. Under this control: Mario is forced to participate in new Nintendo games against his will. The characters are "brainwashed" to forget their ties to SMG4 and behave as company assets.
3. The Use of "Super DMCA" As the situation escalates, Lawyer Kong uses a Super DMCA, the ultimate legal weapon with the power to erase from existence any character not officially owned by Nintendo. This causes reality to collapse and most of SMG4's friends to vanish.
4. The Final Judgment and Redesigns (Consequences) With Phoenix Wright's legal assistance, SMG4 and Meggy attempt to fight the lawsuit. The arc concludes with a trial where it is determined that: Shigeru Miyamoto allows non-Nintendo characters to remain in the Mushroom Kingdom. However, characters like SMG4, SMG3, Bob, and Boopkins are forced to change their appearance (2022 redesigns) so that they no longer have a physical resemblance to the original Nintendo characters and thus avoid future lawsuits. Summary of results Mario ends up being the hero by taking a final stand to save his friends before the world is completely erased, leading to a new beginning for the channel with revamped character designs.

1. The Lawsuit Arc (SMG4) It is one of the most well-known story arcs on the SMG4 YouTube channel. This arc uses a metafictional premise about copyright: Plot: It tells a fictional version of what would happen if Nintendo took definitive legal action against the SMG4 channel. Antagonist: The main villain is Lawyer Kong, who issues copyright infringement lawsuits to claim Mario and other citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom, in order to eliminate the competition. Conflict: SMG4 and Meggy must defend their right to exist with legal support from Phoenix Wright. The climax involves a "Super DMCA" that erases almost all of the characters' existence, leaving Mario as the only one capable of saving their world.
2. The "Supreme Judge" (Creepypasta) Although it is not exclusively titled "The Lawsuit", there is a famous creepypasta centered on a judicial figure known as The Supreme Judge or "The Ultimate Judgment": Identity: It is described as a neutral cosmic entity that has existed since before time. Lore: Its function is to judge souls before they pass on to the afterlife. Its will maintains the functioning of reality and can causally erase any accused person, eliminating all trace of their existence in the multiverse. Abilities: He possesses a weapon called "The Great Hammer" and is virtually omniscient, with the information of infinite eons in his head.
3. Lore in other games and media (2025) Destiny 2: In real life, a writer named Matthew Marno is pursuing a lawsuit against Bungie in 2025, alleging that the art and lore books in the Grimmoire anthology copied his work. Skibidi Toilet: In January 2025, a legal claim was initiated over the intellectual property rights of the series, alleging that a company in Dubai fraudulently registered the characters.