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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|image=[[Image:Kirby.jpg|200px]] | |image=[[Image:Kirby.jpg|200px]] | ||
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|species=Unknown | |species=Unknown | ||
− | |relatives= | + | |relatives=Unknown |
|voiced by=[[Makiko Ōmoto]] | |voiced by=[[Makiko Ōmoto]] | ||
− | |debut= | + | |debut=[[Kirby's Dream Land]] |
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− | '''Kirby''' | + | '''Kirby''' is a small, spherical creature with large, red feet and stubby arms. He is soft and flexible, allowing him to be squished or to expand. He lives on the planet [[Popstar]] in a domed house within Dream Land. He is cheerful and does not usually speak. |
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− | ==The NES/ | + | ==The NES/Gameboy Adventures== |
− | Kirby's | + | Kirby's adventures began when [[King Dedede]] stole all of the food in Dream Land as shown in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (as well as the ''Spring Breeze'' remake within ''Kirby Super Star''). Kirby embarked on an adventure throughout Dream Land to retrieve this food. In the end, Kirby and King Dedede battled in a boxing ring. After winning, Kirby returned the food to the inhabitants of Dream Land. |
− | Later, Kirby was taking a nap when he woke up without having a dream. Suspicious, he visited the Fountain of Dreams to discover King Dedede had stolen the Star Rod and broken it into seven pieces. Kirby traveled across Dream Land and recovered the pieces in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (and in the ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' remake), meeting and fighting with the mysterious [[Meta Knight]] in the process. Upon reuniting the Star Rod, a dark aura called [[Nightmare]] appeared. He had corrupted the Star Rod, and King Dedede had actually been trying to protect Dream Land by splitting the Star Rod. Kirby managed to defeat Nightmare and | + | Later, Kirby was taking a nap when he woke up without having a dream. Suspicious, he visited the Fountain of Dreams to discover King Dedede had stolen the Star Rod and broken it into seven pieces. Kirby traveled across Dream Land and recovered the pieces in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (and in the ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' remake), meeting and fighting with the mysterious [[Meta Knight]] in the process. Upon reuniting the Star Rod, a dark aura called [[Nightmare]] appeared. He had corrupted the Star Rod, and King Dedede had actually been trying to protect Dream Land by splitting the Star Rod. Kirby managed to defeat Nightmare and restore peace to Dream Land. |
− | ==The | + | ==The SNES/Gameboy Adventures== |
− | Kirby's next adventure was to save the rainbows that | + | Kirby's next adventure was to save the rainbows that connect the islands of Dream Land in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''. King Dedede was behind it, but he turned out to be possessed by a being called [[Dark Matter]]. With the help of [[Rick the Hamster]], [[Coo the Owl]], and [[Kine the Ocean Sunfish]], Kirby was able to free Dedede's mind and then defeat Dark Matter. |
− | Kirby also had a series of adventures within ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (as well as its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''). He fought [[Dyna Blade]], a giant bird terrorizing the land | + | Kirby also had a series of adventures within ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (as well as its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''). He fought [[Dyna Blade]], a giant bird terrorizing the land. Upon defeating the bird, he discovered she has chicks and helped raise them. Next, Kirby went to discover the Great Cave Offensive. He got lost and had to find his way out. By the time he was out, he had found a lot of treasure. After that, [[Meta Knight]] tried to take over Dream Land using his airship ''[[Halberd]]''. Kirby boarded the ship with the help of Dyna Blade. He got knocked off after making some progress, but managed to get back on and defeat Meta Knight. |
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+ | Having defeated Meta Knight, Kirby went out to settle the sun and moon's feud. Using the advice of the innocent-looking [[Marx]], Kirby traveled across several worlds in order to use the power of their Dream Fountains to summon the wish-granting [[Nova]]. He was successful in summoning Nova, but Marx betrayed him and made a wish to take over Pop Star first, turning Marx into a monstrous creature. Marx had manipulated the entire situation by starting the sun and moon's feud, but Kirby was still able to destroy Marx in his more powerful form to return peace to the world. | ||
Kirby faced more trouble in Pop Star in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', when Dark Matter attempted a second invasion. Once more rallying his animal buddies, Kirby fought his way through Dark Matter's pieces, freeing a possessed Dedede again, and he eventually defeated Dark Matter once more. | Kirby faced more trouble in Pop Star in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', when Dark Matter attempted a second invasion. Once more rallying his animal buddies, Kirby fought his way through Dark Matter's pieces, freeing a possessed Dedede again, and he eventually defeated Dark Matter once more. | ||
− | ==The Nintendo 64/Gameboy Advance | + | ==The Nintendo 64/Gameboy Advance Years== |
In ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', a young fairy named [[Ribbon]] crash-landed on Pop Star directly atop Kirby and recruited him in gathering Crystal Shards for use in saving Ripple Star from the threat of Dark Matter. They journeyed across six worlds to gather the 74 crystal shards, along the way being joined by a Waddle Dee, [[Adelaine]] and King Dedede after freeing each from Dark Matter's mind control through battle. Kirby was then able to use the crystal to free the queen fairy from Dark Matter's mind control and in a battle within the Dark Star, seemingly destroyed Dark Matter for good. The fairies rewarded the heroes with crystal medallions, and Ribbon congratulated Kirby with a kiss. | In ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', a young fairy named [[Ribbon]] crash-landed on Pop Star directly atop Kirby and recruited him in gathering Crystal Shards for use in saving Ripple Star from the threat of Dark Matter. They journeyed across six worlds to gather the 74 crystal shards, along the way being joined by a Waddle Dee, [[Adelaine]] and King Dedede after freeing each from Dark Matter's mind control through battle. Kirby was then able to use the crystal to free the queen fairy from Dark Matter's mind control and in a battle within the Dark Star, seemingly destroyed Dark Matter for good. The fairies rewarded the heroes with crystal medallions, and Ribbon congratulated Kirby with a kiss. | ||
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On Kirby's next adventure in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', Mirror Land was threatened. Meta Knight attempted to protect it, but was defeated by Dark Meta Knight. Kirby, who came to help, was attacked by Dark Meta Knigt, who divied Kirby into four parts: pink, yellow, green, and red. After many battles, he defeated Dark Meta Knight and saved the real Meta Knight, only to discover that a being called [[Dark Mind]] was behind everything. Kirby was able to defeat Dark Mind, and then he and his clones flew off on Warp Stars. | On Kirby's next adventure in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', Mirror Land was threatened. Meta Knight attempted to protect it, but was defeated by Dark Meta Knight. Kirby, who came to help, was attacked by Dark Meta Knigt, who divied Kirby into four parts: pink, yellow, green, and red. After many battles, he defeated Dark Meta Knight and saved the real Meta Knight, only to discover that a being called [[Dark Mind]] was behind everything. Kirby was able to defeat Dark Mind, and then he and his clones flew off on Warp Stars. | ||
− | ==The DS/Wii | + | ==The DS/Wii Adventures== |
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− | + | One day, a mysterious witch appeared out of a portal in the sky. The witch, [[Drawcia]], cast a spell over Dream Land to turn it into a world of paint in ''[[Kirby Canvas Curse]]''. Kirby pursued Drawcia into her own world of paint. She cursed Kirby by removing his limbs, but Kirby was still able to roll. Kirby manages to reach Drawcia and destroyed her | |
− | + | In ''[[Kirby Squeak Squad]]'', Kirby started off on a picnic when his strawberry shortcake was suddenly stolen. He decided that King Dedede was behind it and went to punish him, quickly defeating him at his castle. A group of thieves called the [[Squeak Squad]] took advantage of the confusion and stole a treasure that they believed would grant them ultimate power, and that Kirby believed contained his lost cake. They tried to get away, but King Dedede thew Kirby at them and knocked them all into a pit. Kirby traveled into the pit and pursued the Squeak Squad across several worlds, but Meta Knight showed up to take the chest after Kirby had finally defeated the Squeak Squad. | |
− | + | Kirby then tracked down Meta Knight and defeated him, but Daroach, the Squeak Squad's leader, opened it up instead and released a dark power that possessed him. Kirby eventually defeated Dark Daroach and pursued the darkness that was released in order to confront it in its true form as [[Dark Nebula]]. Meta Knight had taken the chest to prevent Dark Nebula from being released. However, Kirby was still able to destroy Dark Nebula. Afterwards, the Squeak Squad apologized by returning his cake to him. | |
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{{dablink|See also: [[Kirby's Different Forms]].}} | {{dablink|See also: [[Kirby's Different Forms]].}} | ||
− | Kirby's main ability is the ability to suck | + | Kirby's main ability is the ability to suck enemies in to his mouth and swallow them. Sometimes, he gains a special ability by swallowing them. He can also spit them out to damage enemies. In addition, he can suck in air to make himself light enough to fly. |
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His abilities are similar in the ''Smash Bros.'' games as in the original games, although can use most of his special abilities from the games without sucking up enemies. The following is his special moveset from the ''Smash Bros.'' series: | His abilities are similar in the ''Smash Bros.'' games as in the original games, although can use most of his special abilities from the games without sucking up enemies. The following is his special moveset from the ''Smash Bros.'' series: | ||
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*'''Up Special Move: Final Cutter -''' Kirby leaps into the air and then drops down while wielding a Cutter blade that releases a beam upon his landing. | *'''Up Special Move: Final Cutter -''' Kirby leaps into the air and then drops down while wielding a Cutter blade that releases a beam upon his landing. | ||
*'''Down Special Move: Stone -''' Kirby transforms into a stone or one of several random heavy objects. When on the ground, this move acts as a simple shield. However, using this move in midair will cause Kirby to literally drop like a rock and cause damage to anyone he lands on. | *'''Down Special Move: Stone -''' Kirby transforms into a stone or one of several random heavy objects. When on the ground, this move acts as a simple shield. However, using this move in midair will cause Kirby to literally drop like a rock and cause damage to anyone he lands on. | ||
− | *'''Final Smash: Cook -''' Exclusive to ''Brawl''. | + | *'''Final Smash: Cook -''' Exclusive to ''Brawl''. Kirby dons his chef outfit and gathers nearby opponents into a pot, that boils for a while before launching them all out. This move also has a chance of leaving behind food items. |
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− | + | *Kirby appears as a playable character in all of the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games - ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In ''Melee'' Kirby has eleven trophies - three are three normal trophies, five Kirby Hat trophies (showing Kirby after absorbing the powers of each of the game's characters) as well as individual trophies of Ball Kirby, Fighter Kirby and Fire Kirby. In ''Brawl'', Kirby instead has twelve trophies. His first two trophies are his normal trophy and one of his Final Smash. There are additionally trophies for Beam Kirby, Needle Kirby, Sword Kirby, Sleep Kirby, Wing Kirby, Fighter Kirby, Fire Kirby, Ice Kirby, Plasma Kirby and Tornado Kirby. There are also stickers of Kirby from ''Kirby 64'', ''Kirby Air Ride'', ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', with Dedede in ''Kirby 64'', as Cook Kirby in ''Kirby Super Star'', as Needle Kirby in ''Kirby 64'' and Cupid Kirby in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''. | |
+ | **Kirby also plays a large role within ''Brawl'''s "The Subspace Emissary". In the opening scene, Kirby is seen taking on [[Mario]] in battle, but they then befriend each other and take on the invading Subspace Army until Mario is sent flying by a cannonball. Kirby then fought off [[Petey Piranha]], who had both [[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Zelda]] held captive. Kirby saved one of the two, the other being turned into a trophy and captured by [[Wario]]. Kirby and his princess escaped the stadium aboard a Warp Star but they were knocked off of the Warp Star by colliding with the [[Halberd]]. Shortly afterwards, the princess accompanying Kirby was herself turned into a trophy and captured by [[Bowser]]. Kirby later showed up to sabotage the hover car that [[King Dedede]] had stolen from Wario, as it contained the trophies of various captive fighters. Kirby teamed up with Mario, [[Link]], [[Pit]] and [[Yoshi]] to pursue Dedede. Although Bowser escaped with the princess Wario had captured, Kirby curiously inhaled a badge that Dedede had left behind. The five fighters later joined up with the main party to enter Subspace for the final battles. First Kirby used the Dragoon to take down the massive battleship that [[Ganondorf]] was attempting to use for world domination. However, shortly after entering Subspace they were all turned into trophies by [[Tabuu]]. Kirby was soon restored by Dedede's badge, which was actually designed to help those turned into trophies, and Kirby freed various other fighters whom had been turned into trophies for the final battle against Tabuu. | ||
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− | Kirby | + | *Kirby starred in his own anime series, entitled ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', which also explored Kirby's background and some darker themes then the games. Kirby was described as a legendary Star Warrior who was destined to save Pop Star from destruction, and he was meant to sleep for 200 years but was awakened too early, which caused his baby-like qualities. |
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− | + | Kirby appears in a golf-type game, ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' and takes up racing in ''[[Kirby's Air Ride]]''. | |
− | + | He was also featured in an early pinball game called ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]'' and was featured in the puzzle games ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'', ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker]]''. | |
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
− | * | + | * No one is sure where Kirby got his name. Some say he was named after the Kirby vacuum because of his sucking ability. Others say he was named after lawyer Jack Kirby for his help with a suit involving [[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]. |
− | + | *When the first game was being made, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] wanted Kirby to be yellow, although his creator [[Masahiro Sakurai]] had always wanted Kirby to be pink. | |
− | *When the first game was being made, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] wanted Kirby to be yellow, although his creator [[Masahiro Sakurai]] had always wanted Kirby to be pink. | + | * The debate over Kirby's color lead to him being white in the art of the U.S. version of ''Kirby's Dream Land'', until pink was established as his canon color by the time of ''Kirby's Adventure''. |
*Kirby's species has also caused some confusion, as very few other creatures of his species are seen and they are not given any official name. Other creatures who seem to be of Kirby's species appear in the ending for ''Dream Land'', and the characters Meta Knight and Marx also appear to be of the same species as Kirby. | *Kirby's species has also caused some confusion, as very few other creatures of his species are seen and they are not given any official name. Other creatures who seem to be of Kirby's species appear in the ending for ''Dream Land'', and the characters Meta Knight and Marx also appear to be of the same species as Kirby. | ||
+ | *In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', there is an enemy based on Kirby known as the "Anti-Kirby". | ||
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[[Category:Kirby Characters]] | [[Category:Kirby Characters]] |