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{{Infobox-Anime Copy Ability | |||
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{{Infobox-Copy Ability | |caption=Screenshot of Kabuki Kirby from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya]]!'' | ||
|image=[[File:Kabuki.jpg]] | |firstepisode=[[Kirby 3D]] | ||
|caption=Screenshot of Kabuki Kirby from ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' | |compare=[[Laser]] (attack)<br>[[Freeze]] (outfit) | ||
| | |power=Turning Kirby into a human figure, shooting a laser from his staff | ||
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'''Kabuki''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which appears in [[Kirby 3D]], a special episode of ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] obtains this ability when inhaling [[Lobzilla]]'s baby lobsters. When used, it first turns Kirby into a large humanoid figure dressed as a traditional [[wikipedia:kabuki|kabuki]] actor. After performing some poses, Kirby returns to his original form (though still dressed in similar clothing) and fires a laser beam which causes Lobzilla to explode. Kabuki Kirby is seen posing again at the end of the episode. | |||
==Appearance== | |||
In human form, Kabuki Kirby appears as a humanoid male dressed in standard kabuki attire, with a hairpiece, white makeup, and an elaborate blue costume with gold accents. The figure carries a wooden staff with a blunt end. In his usual form, Kirby wears a similar, though simplified version of the same outfit which resembles a hood (much like [[Freeze]] Kirby) and retains the hairpiece and gold accents. The laser beam that Kabuki Kirby launches out appears to come from his forehead, and is a glowing red color. | |||
==Game appearances== | |||
Kabuki also appears in [[Kirby | [[File:KMA Kirby Quest Kabuki.png|thumb|150px|left|Kabuki Kirby makes quick work of the [[Galaxia]] using a laser beam.]] | ||
The Kabuki ability also appears, albeit as a cameo, in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' as one of [[Kirby]]'s Excellent attacks in the [[Kirby Quest]] [[Sub-Game]]. Kabuki Kirby reprises his laser attack, which deals 100 damage (for every pink Kirby) to all enemies on-screen, much like most Excellent attacks. When firing the laser beam, Kirby appears to do so from the end of his staff as opposed to his forehead in the anime. | |||
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{| | ==Trivia== | ||
*The human form of Kabuki Kirby resembles [[wikipedia:Benkei|Saitō Musashibō Benkei]] (西塔武蔵坊弁慶), a warrior monk from feudal Japan more popularly known as simply Benkei. | |||
| | **Specifically, it is based on the version of Benkei as seen in the dance-drama ''[https://www.kabuki21.com/kanjincho.php Kanjinchō]'', as portrayed by kabuki actor [https://www.kabuki21.com/ebizo5.php Ichikawa Ebizō V]. Notably, the Ichikawa Ebizō family line of kabuki actors serves as the basis for [[Lobzilla]]'s Japanese name. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:KRBaY E101 Kabuki humanoid form screenshot.jpg|Kabuki Kirby in human form. | |||
File:KRBaY E101 Kabuki Kirby defeating Lobzilla screenshot.jpg|Kabuki Kirby in his true form upon the [[Warp Star]]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}} | |||
{{Navbox-Anime}} | |||
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]] | |||
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Kabuki is a Copy Ability which appears in Kirby 3D, a special episode of Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. Kirby obtains this ability when inhaling Lobzilla's baby lobsters. When used, it first turns Kirby into a large humanoid figure dressed as a traditional kabuki actor. After performing some poses, Kirby returns to his original form (though still dressed in similar clothing) and fires a laser beam which causes Lobzilla to explode. Kabuki Kirby is seen posing again at the end of the episode.
Appearance[edit]
In human form, Kabuki Kirby appears as a humanoid male dressed in standard kabuki attire, with a hairpiece, white makeup, and an elaborate blue costume with gold accents. The figure carries a wooden staff with a blunt end. In his usual form, Kirby wears a similar, though simplified version of the same outfit which resembles a hood (much like Freeze Kirby) and retains the hairpiece and gold accents. The laser beam that Kabuki Kirby launches out appears to come from his forehead, and is a glowing red color.
Game appearances[edit]
Kabuki Kirby makes quick work of the Galaxia using a laser beam.
The Kabuki ability also appears, albeit as a cameo, in Kirby Mass Attack as one of Kirby's Excellent attacks in the Kirby Quest Sub-Game. Kabuki Kirby reprises his laser attack, which deals 100 damage (for every pink Kirby) to all enemies on-screen, much like most Excellent attacks. When firing the laser beam, Kirby appears to do so from the end of his staff as opposed to his forehead in the anime.
Trivia[edit]
- The human form of Kabuki Kirby resembles Saitō Musashibō Benkei (西塔武蔵坊弁慶), a warrior monk from feudal Japan more popularly known as simply Benkei.
- Specifically, it is based on the version of Benkei as seen in the dance-drama Kanjinchō, as portrayed by kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizō V. Notably, the Ichikawa Ebizō family line of kabuki actors serves as the basis for Lobzilla's Japanese name.
Gallery[edit]
Kabuki Kirby in human form.
Kabuki Kirby in his true form upon the Warp Star.
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