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{{Infobox-Monster | {{Infobox-Monster | ||
|title=Broom King | |title=Broom King | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:Broom King art.png|175px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption=Artwork of the '''Broom King''' from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' | ||
|debut=[[A Novel Approach]] | |debut=[[A Novel Approach]] | ||
| | |role=[[Monster]] | ||
|similar=[[Haboki]] | |ability=[[Cleaning]] | ||
|similar=[[Haboki]], [[Popon]], [[Anige]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|Anyone who dares to oppose me will be swept away!|'''Broom King''', in [[A Novel Approach]]}} | |||
The '''Broom King'''<ref>''"That's Broom King!"'' -[[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]] in [[A Novel Approach]]</ref> is a large broom [[monster]] which appears in the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' episode [[A Novel Approach]]. He is initially disguised as [[Rowlin]] in order to possess the people of [[Dream Land]] into attacking [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] using magical broomsticks that fight for him. When the real Rowlin appears on the scene, however, Broom King is forced to throw off his disguise and attack Kirby directly. He is later defeated when Kirby gains the [[Cleaning]] [[Copy Ability]] from one of his brooms and swats him away. | |||
The | == Characteristics == | ||
The Broom King is a giant broom with crescent-shaped red eyes, two arms topped with gloves, and a large elaborate crown atop the brush-end of the broom. His powers include the ability to command smaller magical brooms, shoot dust and garbage at his opponents, and fly around. He can also disguise himself as other characters, particularly Rowlin. He is one of the few monsters in the series capable of speech. | |||
The Broom King is particularly vicious in character, as he behaves cruelly while disguised as Rowlin, tarnishing her reputation and picking on Kirby in particular. | |||
The Broom King is | |||
== | == Role in A Novel Approach == | ||
The Broom King | [[File:E38 Scene 22.png|thumb|150px|The Broom King rallies his brooms to attack.]] | ||
{{quote|I'll show you who's king! Attack!|Broom King, in [[A Novel Approach]]}} | |||
{{main|A Novel Approach}} | |||
The Broom King initially appears in [[A Novel Approach]] disguised as Rowlin. His disguise is blown when the real Rowlin shows up at Castle Dedede, and he tries to attack her directly before transforming into his true form to focus on Kirby. Kirby fights back by [[inhale|inhaling]] one of his brooms to gain the Cleaning ability. Kirby first disposes of the remaining brooms, then engages the Broom King directly, who buries him in dust and trash, then tries to throw a wave of dust at him. When Kirby counters these moves, the Broom King attempts to flee by flying away, but Kirby catches up to him using his broom and delivers one final sweep which causes the Broom King to explode. | |||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Broom King art 2.png|Alternate art of the Broom King | |||
Broom King.png|Broom King in [[A Novel Approach]] | |||
E38 Scene 24.png|Kirby is set upon by the Broom King. | |||
E38 Scene 25.png|Broom King attempts to flee from Kirby. | |||
</gallery> | |||
== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{Names | |||
|ja=ホウキング | |||
|jaR=Hōkingu | |||
|jaM=Broomking; portmanteau of「箒」(''hōki'', broom) and "king" | |||
}} | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
{{ref}} | |||
{{Navbox-Anime}} | {{Navbox-Anime}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Cleaning-yielding creatures]] | ||
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| “ | Anyone who dares to oppose me will be swept away! | ” | — Broom King, in A Novel Approach |
The Broom King[1] is a large broom monster which appears in the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! episode A Novel Approach. He is initially disguised as Rowlin in order to possess the people of Dream Land into attacking Kirby using magical broomsticks that fight for him. When the real Rowlin appears on the scene, however, Broom King is forced to throw off his disguise and attack Kirby directly. He is later defeated when Kirby gains the Cleaning Copy Ability from one of his brooms and swats him away.
Characteristics[edit]
The Broom King is a giant broom with crescent-shaped red eyes, two arms topped with gloves, and a large elaborate crown atop the brush-end of the broom. His powers include the ability to command smaller magical brooms, shoot dust and garbage at his opponents, and fly around. He can also disguise himself as other characters, particularly Rowlin. He is one of the few monsters in the series capable of speech.
The Broom King is particularly vicious in character, as he behaves cruelly while disguised as Rowlin, tarnishing her reputation and picking on Kirby in particular.
Role in A Novel Approach[edit]
| “ | I'll show you who's king! Attack! | ” | — Broom King, in A Novel Approach |
- Main article: A Novel Approach
The Broom King initially appears in A Novel Approach disguised as Rowlin. His disguise is blown when the real Rowlin shows up at Castle Dedede, and he tries to attack her directly before transforming into his true form to focus on Kirby. Kirby fights back by inhaling one of his brooms to gain the Cleaning ability. Kirby first disposes of the remaining brooms, then engages the Broom King directly, who buries him in dust and trash, then tries to throw a wave of dust at him. When Kirby counters these moves, the Broom King attempts to flee by flying away, but Kirby catches up to him using his broom and delivers one final sweep which causes the Broom King to explode.
Gallery[edit]
Alternate art of the Broom King
Broom King in A Novel Approach
Kirby is set upon by the Broom King.
Broom King attempts to flee from Kirby.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ホウキング Hōkingu |
Broomking; portmanteau of「箒」(hōki, broom) and "king" |
References
- ↑ "That's Broom King!" -Meta Knight in A Novel Approach
