Anti-Kirby

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Anti-Kirbys,(LADX)[1] also known as Kirbys,(SSB | SSBM | SSBB | SSBfN3DS | SSBfWU | SSBU)[1][name references needed] are recurring characters and Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. Anti-Kirbys go unnamed in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch. They resemble, and are named after, the titular character of the Kirby series.[1]

Characteristics

Link's Awakening

Anti-Kirbies are hostile Enemies that are encountered on the first floor of Eagle's Tower. They are described as "Kirby's evil twins" in the Nintendo Player's guide of the game.[2] Anti-Kirbies attack by periodically attempting to inhale Link into their gaping mouths. If they manage to swallow Link, they will briefly hold him for a moment before spitting him back out and causing damage. While they do not inflict much damage, they are among the most resilient Enemies in the game, as few Items are effective against them and the Sword will merely bounce off of them. They can only be defeated with two well-placed Bombs, two hits from the Magic Rod, or four hits from the Boomerang. Unusually, Anti-Kirbies will cause more damage simply by coming into contact with one than by being swallowed.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros.



Super Smash Bros. Melee



Super Smash Bros. Brawl



Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U



Super Smash Bros. Ultimate



Trivia

Nomenclature

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LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
  • カービィ (Kābī) (LA)[5]
  • カービィ (Kābi) (SSBU)
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
卡比 (Kǎbǐ) (SSBU)
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
卡比 (Kǎbǐ) (SSBU)
The Italian Republic
Italian
Anti-Kirby (LA | LADX)[4]
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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 187 (LA | LADX)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 100
  3. "The Kirby model in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is the same model as the one seen in Kirby Star Allies. The only difference is the texture." — @ObscureKirby on Twitter, February 26, 2022 (Archive)
  4. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 187
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Certain Victory Strategy Guide (1993), Futabasha, pg. 23