#kābī

[eliastheownerof0axolotls]

It's a crime that Meta knight hasn't hit DDD with a shoe in KRBAY

[factoides-yajan]

Factoide #4143

(#4143) Snorlax En el mundo de Pokémon, el Pokémon más reconocido es sin duda el pequeño y adorable Pikachu. Si bien los iniciales de la primera generación son muy populares (te estoy viendo Charizard) hay un Pokémon no legendario que siempre se mantenido en la mira de muchos, y ese es Snorlax. ¿Por qué? aqui las razones: ➤En primer lugar, es un Pokémon mítico, lo que significa que es difícil de encontrar, y eso se ha mantenido constante a través de las generaciones. ➤ En segundo lugar, es por su apariencia. Es un extraño cruce entre Totoro y un oso de peluche gigante, por lo que se ve pachoncito y adorable. ➤En tercer lugar, tiene un nombre genial. Su nombre americano es Snore+Relax = Snorlax. Incluso su nombre japonés カビゴン Kabigon es derivado de Kirby (Kābī) ➤En cuarto lugar, este Pokémon tiene 110 de Ataque Base, empaquetado con 160 de HP base, ahora súmale que tiene 110 de Defensa especial y 65 de Defensa. Va a ser muy raro poder eliminar a este Pokémon de un solo golpe. Ahora si lo pones en espacio Raro, este Pokémon TRASCIENDE. Snorlax tiene 30 de velocidad base, por lo que en espacio raro se va a mover tan rápido que no te vas a dar cuenta cuando acabe contigo ➤En quinto lugar, tiene 2 habilidades muy defensivas, Sebo, que le permite recibir menos daño de ataques de fuego y hielo, e Inmunidad, que impide que este Pokémon sea envenenado. También tiene la habilidad oculta gula, situacional, pero tiene su uso y su estrategia ➤En sexto lugar, es un tipo normal, puede aprender una enorme variedad de movimientos, y solo es débil a 1 tipo de Pokémon, por lo que es un excelente tanque o aniquilador físico ➤En séptimo lugar, este Pokémon en estado salvaje casi siempre lleva restos, que es uno de los mejores items que puede llevar un Pokémon, si no es que el mejor Sin mencionar que el estilo de vida de Snorlax pone celosos a todos los Pokémon (y a mí). Solo duerme todo el día y se despierta cuando tiene hambre. No es necesario hacer ejercicio, solo dormir, comer y dormir. ¿Qué opinas de este Pokémon? En lo personal es un de mis Pokémon favoritos (junto con Infernape y Swampert) y siempre tengo un Snorlax en mi equipo, no importa el juego que sea xD La imagen que acompaña este Factoide ha sido diseñada por el artista, diseñador gráfico y aportador de Factoides "Nesu" por favor, visiten su pagina para disfrutar su contenido, se que les va a encantar https://www.instagram.com/nesuprops/

[Publicado originalmente el 17 de Marzo del 2023]    

[thereasonsimbroke]

Throughly enjoying this #Kirby art book 🌟 #Nintendo #Gaming #VideoGames #カービィ #Kābī #MasahiroSakurai #ShigeruMiyamoto #SatoruIwata #HALLaboratory https://www.instagram.com/p/CRyhDxott3p/?utm_medium=tumblr

[joojdraws]

kirb!

[askkaabii]

some sleep but others never do

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inspired by this lovely gem!

[energon-with-a-curly-straw]

When you and the knights are ready for the sleepover

[artzchao]

Taking A Stroll

[super-marioworld]

[kirbyreanimated]

CALLING ALL ANIMATORS

Let's reanimate an episode of Kirby Right Back At Ya! (Info Here)

[campcampkirbykirbykirby]

With the hype around the Forgotten Land demo, I'd like to remind you all that there's a kick-ass Kirby Lego Ideas project that's a little over half way to its goal and has like 126 days left. Go support it, why dont'cha!

[dykesbat]

[ID: Screenshot of a section on the Kirby wikipedia page titled Gender. It reads, "While Kirby is referred to as a "little boy" in the English manual for Kirby's Dream Land (1992), the Japanese Kirby encyclopedia Hoshi no Kābī Pupupu Taizen: 20th Anniversary (星のカービィプププ大全 : 20th Anniversary) lists his gender as "unknown". Kirby's creator, Masahiro Sakurai, wrote Kirby's profile which also lists his gender as "unknown", and once jokingly stated that Kirby may actually be female. Kirby's voice actress, Makiko Ohmoto, has stated that Kirby's gender is unknown, as well." /]

[rayeverydangday]

Get it with a Kirby Back, Guarantee! Chapter 8

Notes: It only took me 8 chapters to figure out how to distinguish Light novel kirby from anime kirby. But this is the end folks.

When Tiff witnessed what she assumed was an edgy version of King Dedede fly out the window like a balloon, she self-diagnosed herself as insane. This was it. She was done.

A thing she had accepted as she walked through the castle doors with her family, down the hall that was practically destroyed, and to the throne room. She was finally snapped out of her daze when a small little pink puff ball came up and hugged her, happily exclaiming “Poyo!”

Her look of acceptance turned into one of joy when she hugged them back. “You did it, Kir… bies?” She looked around at the other doubles.

Dedede was staring out the window in shock while the Bandana wearing Waddle Dee comforted him. Meta Knight seemed like they wanted to say something to the King but the Waddle Dees attempts to reassure them opened no window of opportunity.

Only the other Kirby seemed to be in a peppy mood as they laughed, yelling, “We did it! We did it!”

“Yeah…” Tiff said in nervous agreement. Her father stepped forward. “Well… it seems we might need a… explanation.” He said, trying to find the right words.

~~~~~

It took a bit and there were a lot of questions, but once everything was cleared up, everyone seemed to relax and enjoy the day in the courtyard. Sir Erbum and Lady Like decided to throw a party at the castle as a sort of celebration for the overthrow of the king in the courtyard.

Dedede wasn’t too sure about the reason for the party but at least he could enjoy some good meat.

Guests from the village soon filed in, bringing their own dishes and giving Dedede confused looks that disappeared when Tiff explained the situation.

“Whoa! You're from another world!?”

“What's it like there?”

“Did you do the same things our Dedede did?”

A group of small children had gathered around him, asking millions of questions. He would normally enjoy being this popular but after today's ordeal and the kids asking things like, “Did you hire this monster? Or that monster?” He wanted to sit down.

“Uh… I gotta go.” he said, leaving the kids without answers. Dedede looked around to see if there was a place to sit and saw Meta Knight at a picnic table with the adults. His eyes darted around the party, as if looking for something. Grabbing a chicken leg, he headed towards them.

He sat down and asked Lady Like and Sir Erbum many questions of his own, while eating.

“So the me here, brought a ton of monsters, used them to try and kill the kids, and then when the company was clearly trying to kill them to in Meta’s ship thing-”

“Halberd.” Both knights corrected. The one from Dedede’s dimension sat by his side while the other stood much to the protests of Escargoon and his men, cape wrapped around as usual, hiding his injuries.

“Yeah. That. He still worked with them?”

“That does seem about right…” Lady Like said.

“Makes me a little grateful that you're much nicer.” Meta said.

(Did… did he say I’m nice…?) Dedede thought.

Just then, Bandanna Dee, Tiff, and Tuff walked up to their table.

“Have you guys seen Kirby?” Tiff asked. He shook his head. Now that she mentioned it, he hadn’t seen his Kirby either. Then again, which one was she asking about?

 As if on cue, a little yellow bird plopped himself on his head (much to his annoyance)  and turned to Tiff. “Those two went to Kirby’s house. I can’t even handle one and now there's two? What sort of stuff would they get up to?”

~~~~~~~

Kirby decided to call this version of themselves Kābī since that was the way they kept pronouncing their name.  Kābī bounced up and down shouting “Poyo,” as he led them down a familiar path. Kirby chuckled, “ It’s weird how I never been here but I feel familiar with almost everything here. All these differences are a little scary though.”

Kābī turned to them and gave him a reassuring hug. Kirby hugged them back, a smile blooming on their face. The two continued down the road, holding hands till they reached their destination. Their house.

After everything that happened today, it felt like it had been a million years since he had last seen it.  Kābī opened the door and Kirby followed. It was all so similar but there were a few differences. Little action figures sat by the windowsill, resembling Meta Knight in a way. A weird work outfit was tucked under the bed and there were dolls resembling Tiff and Tuff.

“Poyo, poyo, poyo. Poyo? Poyo!”  Kābī exclaimed happily, showing off his room. Kirby giggled. They showed him different toys, some photos of the adventures he went on, and even shared some of his food.

The two ended up sitting on the roof, staring at the stars. Kirby told them stories of his own adventures as he looked at the constellations. “Once we were done climbing the tower, we had a big party with LOTS of food!” he explained.

“Ooooh!”  Kābī said. Even though he was a baby he understood Kirby just fine. The thought of this version being younger than them and experiencing half of what they did was kinda sad in a way. Kirby tried to think back to their earliest memories but all he could come up with was when Dedede stole all the food and they had to get it back.

This version of him seemed around that age but already defeated a world ending god. They didn’t do that till he was-

“Poyo?”  Kābī patted his head to get their attention.

“Oh, sorry. I was… hmm… you’ve been through a lot, huh?” They asked.

Kābī seemed surprised by the question but his shock was replaced by sadness as he nodded. Kirby scooted closer to him and snuggled next to him, “It’s okay.”  Kābī hugged them back, a small sniffle escaping them. “It’s okay. You have all your friends by your side and I’m sure they would be happy to help you with anything.”  Kābī chuckled, sniffling occasionally. “Hmm. Maybe I should ask my friends for help… “ Kirby said.

He would often have these emotions and feelings that he would try to just stuff down, acting as if everything was alright. But maybe he shouldn’t stuff his emotions down. His friends came to another dimension to help them.

Why wouldn’t they help get him therapy?

They smiled, “Come on. I think it's time to go.”

Tiff hugged Kirby and said, “Make sure to come visit. The more the merrier.”

“Yeah, and pick us up some food from your Kawasaki!” Tuff said.

“Ha ha ha, We will.” Bandanna Dee chuckled.

Escargoon shook Dedede’s hand, “Your welcome anytime.” Then Meta Knight grabbed Escargoon’s hand and shook it roughly, “Yes, but don’t you dare touch my Dedede.” He whispered.

Escargoon chuckled nervously. “Don’t worry. I think I have my heart set on someone else.” He turned to his dimension’s Meta Knight, who was talking to Dedede.

“I- what?” The other Meta said.

Once everyone said their goodbyes, the whole town waved farewell to the group as they headed to their home dimension. Right as Kābī said a bad word that Dedede taught them after the battle.

Previous

[roseteasarts]

COMM: Kirby Knights

A point commission requested from my friend @astrospooky​

She asked me to draw Trident Knight, Javelin Knight, Axe Knight, and Mace Knight in the style of Hoshi no Kābī. Hope you guys like it! ^^

[autisticheadcanonsdaily]

Meta Knight from Hoshi no Kābī/Kirby: Right Back at Ya is autistic, submitted by anon!

[askkaabii]

up the hill

[translationandbetrayals]

Kirby of the Stars

Old school games were tough. Many games from the NES era haven’t aged well for this same reason. Even games that were aimed at children were hard(see Ducktales or Tiny Toons Adventures). But as the time went by, and the industry evolved, games started to become more accessible for the non-hardcore gamer. To me, one of the games that better struck the balance between challenging, accessible and fun was Kirby; and today I’ll talk to you a bit about the cute little pink blob of cuteness.

To talk about Kirby, we first must talk about Masahiro Sakurai. From a young age Sakurai saw in video games his passion. He dreamed of becoming a game developer, with that aspiration in mind he set his eyes on HAL Laboratory, a game developing company that had close ties with Nintendo. After some time of trying, he joined the company. Satoru Iwata, one of HAL Laboratory high-level employees, wanted to make a game that could be enjoyed by anyone, whether you were a seasoned gamer, or just a casual one. That’s when Sakurai came up with the idea of a game called Tinkuru Popo(Twinkle Popo). During the development of this game, the placeholder for the main character was a ball with hands and feet. The team at Hal Laboratory grew so attached to this simple design, that they decided to keep it that way. When the game was close to completion, they changed the name of the protagonist from Popopo to Kirby. And that’s how Hoshi no Kābī(Kirby of the Stars) was conceived.

Hoshi no Kābī Logo

There are rumours about Kirby’s name origin. The first and most commonly accepted is that the name comes from American lawyer John Kirby that helped Nintendo win the lawsuit from Warner Bros over Donkey Kong’s name. The other theory is that it’s based on the Vacuum Cleaner Company, Kirby(makes a lot of sense since Kirby’s main ability is to inhale enemies hehe). But Masahiro Sakurai has said multiple times that he doesn’t remember the exact origin of the name.

One of Kirby's early designs, here we can see that he's referenced as Popopo(ポポポ)

Another fun fact about the game is that Kirby’s pink color wasn’t decided immediately, instead there were discussions about whether to make him yellow or pink. The localization of the game to America was made during this process, so the team at Nintendo of America had no idea what color Kirby was, so in the box art he appears to be white.

American boxart, featuring white Kirby

The game was released for Nintendo's handheld device, the Gameboy, in April 1992 in Japan, and in America in August of the same year under the name of Kirby’s Dream Land. 

Hoshi no Kābī's Title screen, with many Kirby's dancing and jumping.

The game it’s very simple; consist of five levels, and in each your goal is to get to the end of it to retrieve a Sparkling Star, but before you get there you’ll have to face and defeat a horde of enemies and bosses, to do so you use Kirby’s main ability: inhaling everything that fit’s his mouth, and then either swallow it or shoot it. Also, you can fly! These concepts made Hoshi no Kābī a simple yet engaging game, that in order to get the most of it, you’ll have to master these mechanics.

Hoshi no Kābī on a Gameboy Color. The game had a Hard Mode that you could access with a key combination on the Title Screen.

In terms of story, there is nothing much to dig through. As the manual says, King Dedede(Kirby’s main antagonist) and his gang have stolen all the food and Sparkling Stars of Dream Land, and Kirby must stop him.

The game was fun, but it had some problems, it was easy and short to complete, so the novelty wears off a little bit after playing for some time.

Despite that, the game sold like hotcakes, naturally Sakurai was tasked to make a sequel to the game, this time for a home console. And here’s where a weird move happened, the sequel to Hoshi no Kābī was released in 1994 for the NES, that’s 4 years after the release of the SNES. The game had to deal with the limitations of the 8bit console, despite all that the game is truly impressive. Anyway, Hoshi no Kābī Yume no Izumi no Monogatari(Kirby of the Stars: The Story of the Fountain of Dreams), or simply Kirby’s Adventure in America, was released for the NES, and featured a lot of improvements: The game was waaaay longer, with a lot of new enemies and levels to explore. Kirby’s most iconic feature was introduced, his copy ability, where after he inhaled an enemy he could eat them to gain a special ability. 

Hoshi no Kābī Yume no Izumi no Monogatari title screen.

After this, the Kirby train was unstoppable. Although Sakurai stopped working in Kirby games after some time, his legacy endured. The spirit of the original Kirby games can be seen in all of its games. With a total of 34 games, the game sure has been a success.

Well it’s not 34 games of only the gameplay as Hoshi no Kābī, there are lots of spin offs. One of my favourite spin offs is Koro Koro Kābī, with “koro koro” being the japanese onomatopoeia for a ball rolling. The Gameboy color game features motion controls, something that’s very weird but really fun.

Some Kirby spin-off games

There is a curiosity with localization of the game from Japan to America. The box art from American releases features Kirby being angry or mad, while in the japanese he’s just neutral or smiling. Nintendo of America felt that players would have more response to an angry character for some reason. This pattern is present even in the more modern games.

Boxart comparison. Left Japan, Right US.

Did you know that Kirby’s first appearance wasn’t in Hoshi no Kābī, but as a cameo in HAL’s SNES roleplaying game, Arcana?

Or that there is a depiction of a naked woman in Hoshi no Kābī 2? Weird isn’t it?

There’s even a Kirby anime with over a hundred episodes! (It's called Hoshi no Kābī or Kirby right back at ya)

I could be talking about Kirby all day, it really is one of my favourite games. It captivated me when I was just a child, and even today I still enjoy the new and old games as if I was just discovering them. I’ve been trying to collect some of the games

I don’t want to bore you with talk. I want you to go pick up the game! There are lots of them, and each one is packed with fun to the top.

Poyo!

-Luis Sobarzo