User blog comment:Legendary Pop-Fizz/SSB5 Deductions/@comment-16216315-20150609214438

By Franchise: Mario: If anyone I would say most likely Dr. Mario. Rosalina is a fan favorite as well as bowser and the koopalings. And the rest has been here since melee or N64 so I doubt they will leave.

Zelda: Most likely no one, but Toon Link if anyone. Since introduced in Brawl, Toon Link has been highly liked, but not nearly as much as Sheik. Also, if Toon Link were removed he would most likely be replaced by another Zelda character. Again, everyone else is from Melee or N64 so most likely they wont leave.

Metroid: Because of the small amount of Metroid characters I doubt that Samus or Zero Suit Samus will be kicked out.

Kid Icarus: Most likely Dark Pit, for two reasons. 1: Many people are annoyed at him for being put in the game!!! 2: Usually the clones are replaced in each game or there moves are changed to not be a clone. And I doubt they will make him not a clone.

Kirby: Again, because of the small roster I dont think anyone will be removed.

Starfox: Again, most likely no one because there are only two characters.

Fire Emblem: If anyone, Lucina. Although neither Robin or Lucina are highly liked, since Lucina is a clone she will probably be cut.

Pokemon: I doubt Mewtwo or Greninja will be cut. Jigglypuff and Pikachu have been in the game since the n64. Im guessing either Lucario or Charizard will be cut.

Earthbound: Ness will definitely stay Lucas might be cut (again)

3rd Party: Sonic and Megaman will definitely stay; Pacman will most likely stay.

Other: Definitely staying: Olimar, Wario, Mr. G&W, ROB, Villager Most likely staying: Little Mac, Ice Climbers, Duck Hunt, Shulk, Wii fit Trainer

Out of these if someone left it would most likely be: Ice Climbers or maybe Duck Hunt. I know most of us dont want wii fit trainer but Nintendo will probably keep it.