Okay........ first of all why the hell is there 6 Fire Emblem characters in Smash!!! I think NO ONE!! NO ONE! Expected that. Not even the people that somehow saw Cloud Coming

I think they may have actually just added Corrin to advertise the new Fire Emblem Fates game when it comes out. Am I the only one that thinks this might have been a factor for him to make it. It's Sakurai though, so I doubt he would have been forced to do anything.

I am not really complaining just surprised. He/She looks like an awesome character that I cant wait to play as. I would have purhcases him anyways even if I dont like him. Just a Smash fan here. 

BAYONETTAAAAAAAAA!!!!! The only character I would have picked over any other character. I am one of those people that Bayonetta's 2 decision made them never regret their WiiU's Purchase. Ever. Amazing move set that is hard to master like Ryu.

Sadly though, she cant be my main forever. She wont make it past Smash 4. Unless Bayonetta 3 comes to NX.

Oh, Cloud looks cool too. He's just old news.

Corrin was more of a "marketing" move than anything else.I personally got nothing against it, but releasing a charachter for smash that hasnt even had a global release does not rub me the right way.I personally think Isaac would be a much more better fit.Again, nothing against Coriin.
But Bayonetta.... og god, this reveal was epic.

Corrin is disappointing, but Bayonetta is hype!

Hence they've started with Corrin. Its fine, i'll get used to her character once I've played FE Fates.

Wait. Bayonetta is in Smash? I sold my copy. Don't tell me I have to buy it again!

Look at her body!! *.*

Sakurai is known to be a huge Fire Emblem fan and also contributed to something to do with the Fire Emblem 25th anniversary if I remember correctly. Personal preference definately plays a role and Sakurai has the right make choices based on this. If he wants to put an extra FE character in I'm okay with that seing as he has created the game, put so much effort in it and absolutely stuffed it with content already.

But I agree with pretty much everything you said. Corrin looks cool to play and Bayonetta absolutely amazing

It's easier to make another FE clone than a new character.

What new character are you refering? Bayo? Cloud?

If you thin Corrin is a clone you either haven't seen how he plays or you're lying to yourself.