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{{Infobox-Anime
{{Infobox-Anime
|title=Masher 2.0
|image= [[File:E65 Scene 18.png|300px|]]
|image= [[File:E65 Scene 18.png|300px|]]
|caption= Kirby faces Masher 2.0 as it reveals its hidden ability of flight.
|caption= [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] faces [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]] in the skies.
|release={{Released|Japan|January 11, 2003|NA|March 13, 2004}}
|release={{Released|Japan|January 11, 2003|NA|March 13, 2004}}
|episode=65
|episode=65
|4kids=65
|ability= [[Fighter]]
|ability= [[Fighter]]
|monster= [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]
|monster= [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]
|character= [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]], [[Knuckle Joe]]
|character= [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]], [[Knuckle Joe]]
|previousepisode=[[The Kirby Quiz]]
|previousepisode=[[The Kirby Quiz]]
|nextepisode=[[The Chill Factor]]
|nextepisode=[[The Chill Factor]]
}}
}}
{{Distinguish|the episode involving [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]|[[Monster Management]], which involves its beforehand version [[Masher]]}}
{{About|the episode|the monster|[[Masher 2.0 (monster)]]}}
'''Masher 2.0''' is the 65th episode of the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' series. In this episode, an injured [[Knuckle Joe]] returns to [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]], seeking assistance after barely surviving an encounter with [[Masher]], rebuilt into [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]. After recovering from his injures, Knuckle Joe returns for a rematch. He fails to even dent it, luckily; [[Meta Knight (anime)|Meta Knight]] and the others arrive with a strength magnifying device, built by [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]] from a blueprint contained within a memory chip hidden inside Knuckle Joe's medallion. In the end, Knuckle Joe uses the device to destroy Masher 2.0, along with the help of [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]].
{{Distinguish|the episode involving [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]|[[Monster Management]], which involves [[Masher#In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|Masher]]}}
'''Masher 2.0''' is the 65th episode of the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' series. In this episode, an injured [[Knuckle Joe]] returns to [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]], seeking assistance after barely surviving a battle with [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]. After recovering from his injuries, Knuckle Joe returns for a rematch. He fails to even dent it. Luckily, [[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]] and the others arrive with a strength magnifying device, built by [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]] from a blueprint contained within a memory chip hidden inside Knuckle Joe's medallion. In the end, Knuckle Joe uses the device to destroy Masher 2.0 for good, along with the help of [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]].


==Characters==
== Characters ==
The following characters appear in this episode:
The following characters appear in this episode:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
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!colspan=3|Primary characters
!colspan=3|Primary characters
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|<center>[[File:E65 Kirby.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Kirby.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]]'''}}
|''"Poyo poyaoo!"''
|''"Poyo poyaoo!"''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Knuckle Joe.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Knuckle Joe]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Knuckle Joe.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Knuckle Joe]]'''}}
|''"I ain't sure how, but Masher's been rebuilt ...and now it's out for revenge."''
|''"I ain't sure how, but Masher's been rebuilt, and now it's out for revenge."''
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!colspan=3|Secondary characters
!colspan=3|Secondary characters
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|<center>[[File:E65 Blade Knight.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Blade Knight (anime)|Blade Knight]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Blade Knight.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Blade Knight (anime character)|Blade Knight]]'''}}
|''"It's unstoppable!"''
|''"It's unstoppable!"''
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|-
|<center>[[File:E65 Escargoon.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Escargoon]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Escargoon.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Escargoon]]'''}}
|''"Socked by a soccer ball; your first sports injury!"''
|''"Socked by a soccer ball; your first sports injury!"''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Fololo & Falala.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Fololo & Falala]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Fololo & Falala.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Fololo & Falala]]'''}}
|(Fololo) ''"The good news is we're all okay."''<br>(Falala) ''"But the gems all got destroyed."''
|(Fololo) ''"The good news is we're all okay."''<br>(Falala) ''"But the gems all got destroyed."''
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|<center>[[File:E65 King Dedede.png|100px]]<br>'''[[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 King Dedede.png|100px]]<br>'''[[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]]'''}}
|''"Build that machine, and we'll make an army to fight Kirby!"''
|''"Build that machine, and we'll make an army to fight Kirby!"''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Knuckle Joe's father.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Knuckle Joe]]'s father'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Knuckle Joe's father.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Knuckle Joe]]'s father'''}}
|(no dialogue)
|(no dialogue)
|Appears in a dream.
|Appears in a dream.
|-
|-
|<center>[[File:E8 Kabu.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Kabu]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E8 Kabu.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Kabu (anime character)|Kabu]]'''}}
|''"Warp Star!"''
|''"Warp Star!"''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Lady Like.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Lady Like]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Lady Like.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Lady Like]]'''}}
|''"Tuff...you know better, take this ball outside."''
|''"Tuff...you know better. Take this ball outside."''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Meta Knight.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Meta Knight (anime)|Meta Knight]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Meta Knight.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]]'''}}
|''"Perfect, let them investigate the chip for us while we see to more urgent matters."''
|''"Perfect! Let them investigate the chip for us while we see to more urgent matters."''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Sword Knight.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Sword Knight (anime)|Sword Knight]]'''</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Sword Knight.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Sword Knight (anime character)|Sword Knight]]'''}}
|''"Big trouble's headed our way."''
|''"Big trouble's headed our way."''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Sir Ebrum.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Sir Ebrum]]</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Sir Ebrum.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Sir Ebrum]]}}
|''"The weather's taken a nasty turn."''
|''"The weather's taken a nasty turn."''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Tiff.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tiff]]</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Tiff.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tiff]]}}
|''"I've never seen lightning this bad."''
|''"I've never seen lightning this bad."''
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|<center>[[File:E65 Tuff.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tuff]]</center>
|{{center|[[File:E65 Tuff.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tuff]]}}
|''"There's a monster chasing him isn't there?"''
|''"There's a monster chasing him, isn't there?"''
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|}
|}


==Locations==
== Locations ==
*Unknown planet
*Unknown planet
*[[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]]
*[[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]]
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==Plot synopsis==
== Plot synopsis ==
[[File:E65 Scene 2.png|thumb|150px|Masher 2.0 looms over a battered Knuckle Joe.]]
[[File:E65 Scene 2.png|thumb|150px|Masher 2.0 overpowers Knuckle Joe.]]
The episode begins on a distant planet as [[Knuckle Joe]] does battle with [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]] and a band of [[Monster|monsters]]. Knuckle Joe is able to fend off all but Masher 2.0, who overpowers him and forces him to retreat. Back in Dream Land, [[Meta Knight (anime)|Meta Knight]], [[Tiff]], [[Tuff]], [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]], [[Sir Ebrum]] and [[Lady Like]] watch from their home-spaces as a terrible storm approaches. Later that night, the [[Night Mare Enterprises Teleporter|Night Mare Enterprises Teleporter]] activates itself and during their patrol, [[Sword Knight (anime)|Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight (anime)|Blade Knight]] notice this and decide to investigate, only do they find Knuckle Joe unconscious and injured. While unconscious, Knuckle Joe dreams of giant spiked balls attempting to crush him from above. After seeing Kirby crushed, his father appears with his medallion as a spiked ball heads straight for him. Knuckle Joe is startled and awakes from unconsciousness. Tiff and Kirby enter the room to see how he's feeling. Knuckle Joe attempts to leave, but Kirby does not allow him to, which finally persuades Knuckle Joe to relax. The action is short lived though as he realizes that his medallion is gone.
The episode begins on a distant planet as [[Knuckle Joe]] does battle with [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]] and a band of [[monster]]s. Knuckle Joe is able to fend off all but Masher 2.0, who overpowers him and forces him to retreat. Back in [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]], [[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]], [[Tiff]], [[Tuff]], [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]], [[Sir Ebrum]], and [[Lady Like]] watch from [[Castle Dedede]] as a storm approaches. Later that night, the [[Monster Delivery System]] activates itself and during their patrol, [[Sword Knight (anime character)|Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight (anime character)|Blade Knight]] notice this and decide to investigate, only to find Knuckle Joe unconscious and injured. While unconscious, Knuckle Joe dreams of giant spiked balls attempting to crush him from above. After seeing Kirby crushed by one, [[Star Warrior|Knuckle Joe's father]] appears with his medallion as a spiked ball nears him from above. Knuckle Joe is startled and awakes from unconsciousness. Tiff and Kirby enter the room he is currently in to see how he is feeling. Knuckle Joe attempts to leave, but Kirby does not allow him to. Knuckle Joe finally decides to relax. The action is short-lived though, as he realizes that his medallion is missing.


[[File:E65 Scene 6.png|thumb|150px|left|King Dedede examines the memory chip.]]
[[File:E65 Scene 6.png|thumb|150px|left|King Dedede takes a look at the memory chip.]]
Meanwhile, Meta Knight and Sword and Blade investigate the throne for clues on Knuckle Joe's pursuer. While so; Tuff discovers Knuckle Joe's medallion, but before he is able to show it to Meta Knight, they're all interrupted by [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]]. King Dedede then notices the medallion Tuff is holding and demands Tuff to show it to him. Tuff attempts to escape, but is quickly stopped by Escargoon who grabs the medallion. Escargoon discovers a memory chip hidden within it, and after they recognize the medallion; they decide to investigate it more deeply. Meta Knight then sends his apprentices to search for Knuckle Joe's pursuer. While he lies in bed, Knuckle Joe explains the return of Masher 2.0 to Tiff, he also reminds her of his [[Monster Management|past encounter]] with the giant menace. Knuckle Joe then makes up his mind to find his medallion, Meta Knight tries to intercept this and persuade him to change his mind. But Knuckle Joe departs regardless of Meta Knight's reasoning.
Meanwhile, Meta Knight, Sword Knight, and Blade Knight investigate the throne room for clues on Knuckle Joe's pursuer. While doing so, Tuff discovers Knuckle Joe's medallion, but before he is able to show it to Meta Knight, they are all interrupted by [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]]. King Dedede notices the medallion Tuff is holding and demands that he shows it to him. Tuff attempts to escape but is quickly stopped by Escargoon who grabs the medallion. Escargoon discovers a memory chip hidden within it, and after they recognize the medallion, King Dedede and Escargoon decide to examine it. Meta Knight then sends his apprentices to search elsewhere for Knuckle Joe's pursuer. While he lays in bed, Knuckle Joe explains Masher 2.0's return to Tiff, he also reminds her of his [[Monster Management|past encounter]] with the giant menace. Knuckle Joe then makes up his mind to find his medallion, but Meta Knight tries to intercept and persuade him to stay. In spite of this, Knuckle Joe departs.


Presumably in the basement of [[Castle Dedede]]. Escargoon is hard at work researching the data on the memory chip. He finds a blueprint within it for a machine that magnifies the user's strength. King Dedede uncovers to Escargoon ways that the device could be used in and that he is to build it immediately. During their search, Sword and Blade encounter Masher 2.0, who seems uninterested in the knights. Sword and Blade attempt to strike it, but fail miserably. Knuckle Joe then enters the battle and Masher 2.0 readies its assault. Knuckle Joe dodges Masher 2.0 attacks and deals a blow to its vision screen, but Masher 2.0 quickly recovers from it. Tiff and Kirby arrive one the scene and Tiff calls for the [[Warp Star]]. Masher 2.0 prepares to crush Knuckle Joe, but Kirby swoops in and rescues him. Their flight is only brief though as Kirby flies into a wall.
Presumably, in the basement of Castle Dedede, Escargoon examines the data on the memory chip, discovering a blueprint for a device that magnifies its user's strength in the process. King Dedede explains ways that the device could be used to Escargoon, and that he is to build it immediately. During their search, Sword Knight and Blade Knight encounter Masher 2.0, who seems uninterested in the knights. They attempt to strike it but fail miserably. Knuckle Joe then enters the battle and Masher 2.0 readies its flail after noticing. Knuckle Joe dodges Masher 2.0 attacks, landing a blow to its visor, but Masher 2.0 quickly recovers. Tiff and Kirby then arrive on the scene and Tiff calls for the [[Warp Star]]. Masher 2.0 prepares to crush Knuckle Joe, but Kirby swoops in on the Warp Star and rescues him. Their flight is brief though, as Kirby smashes into one of the stone pillars located in the area.


[[File:E65 Scene 24.png|thumb|150px|Knuckle Joe's beam destroys Masher 2.0 once and for all.]]
[[File:E65 Scene 24.png|thumb|150px|Masher 2.0 is finally destroyed.]]
Back at the castle, Escargoon finishes the glove-like device and explains to King Dedede that it won't work unless a gem is inserted. King Dedede then remembers where some are located. King Dedede pulls out Escargoon's secret stash of gems and states that he will use them for the machine. While walking down the halls, the gems and device are stolen from them by Tuff, [[Lololo & Lalala (anime)|Fololo & Falala]]. Meta Knight pulls up in the [[Royal Racecar]] and the group speeds off towards the battle. Kirby and Knuckle Joe are struggling with Masher 2.0 until Meta Knight and the others drive up and Tuff hands Knuckle Joe the device. Knuckle Joe fires his Smash Punch attack at Kirby who becomes [[Fighter]] Kirby. Kirby then distracts Masher 2.0 while Knuckle Joe prepares the device. After it is prepared, though, all of Knuckle Joe's attempts to fire with it fails.
Back at Castle Dedede, Escargoon completes the glove-like device and explains to King Dedede that it will not work unless a gem is inserted into it. King Dedede then recalls where some are located. In Escargoon's room, King Dedede pulls out Escargoon's secret stash of gems and states that he will use them for the device. While walking down the halls, the gems and the device are stolen from them by Tuff, [[Fololo & Falala]]. Meta Knight pulls up in the [[Royal Racecar]] and the group races off towards the battle. Kirby and Knuckle Joe are struggling with Masher 2.0 until Meta Knight arrives and Tuff hands Knuckle Joe the device. Knuckle Joe then fires a attack at Kirby so to grant him the [[Fighter]] [[Copy Ability]]. While Knuckle Joe prepares the device with a gem, Kirby distracts Masher 2.0 on the Warp Star. After it is prepared though, all of Knuckle Joe's attempts to fire with the device fail.


Masher 2.0 then reveals its hidden ability of flight. It rises into the sky and fires a devastating beam that ravages the area. The group breaks free from the rock debris, but then discover that all the gems got destroyed. Tuff then gives Knuckle Joe his medallion that he reclaimed earlier and Knuckle Joe places it within the device. Masher 2.0 fires once more, but Knuckle Joe fires back and the beams meet. Knuckle Joe is knocked of his feet, but Kirby quickly jumps down and regains Knuckle Joe's stance. The beams struggle against each other until Masher 2.0 is overwhelmed by the beam and is ultimately destroyed. Knuckle Joe's medallion slowly fades away, and he explains that its power had now become his. The episode ends as Tiff happily rejoins them.
Masher 2.0 then spreads its before-now retracted wings on its back. It rises into the sky using these and fires a devastating beam that ravages the area. The group breaks free from the rock debris unharmed, but quickly realize that all the gems were destroyed. Tuff then gives Knuckle Joe his medallion that he reclaimed earlier. Knuckle Joe places it in the device and prepares himself as Masher 2.0 charges its beam once more. Knuckle Joe fires back and the beams meet with each-other. Knuckle Joe is knocked off his feet, but Kirby quickly jumps down and regains Knuckle Joe's stance. The beams struggle against each-other until Masher 2.0 is overwhelmed and destroyed. The medallion fades away after, allowing its strength to belong to Knuckle Joe. The episode ends as Tiff happily rejoins the rest of the group.


==Differences between versions==
== Differences between versions ==
*No major scenes were removed in the 4Kids dub, however. Very minor scenes were cut due to time restraints.
*No major scenes were removed in the international version. However, very minor scenes were cut due to time restraints.


===Dialogue differences===
=== Dialogue differences ===
*In the Japanese version, when King Dedede and Escargoon find the memory chip, they plan to sell it to [[Night Mare Enterprises|Holy Nightmare Co.]] for a high price. Rather than in the 4Kids dub, where they plan to turn harmless creatures into monsters without them.
*In the Japanese version, when King Dedede and [[Escargoon]] find the memory chip, they plan to sell it to [[Night Mare Enterprises]], rather than in the English version, where they plan to use it to transform creatures into monsters.
*In the Japanese version, Sword Knight shows annoyance at Masher 2.0's disinterest in them. Rather than stating that it is only after Knuckle Joe.  
*In the Japanese version, Sword Knight shows annoyance at Masher 2.0's disinterest in them, rather than stating that it is only interested in Knuckle Joe.  
*In the Japanese version, Knuckle Joe is mostly silent as he reminds Tiff of Masher's past form. Rather than explaining what he did at the time through most of it.
*In the Japanese version, Knuckle Joe is mostly silent as he reminds [[Tiff]] of Masher 2.0's past form, rather than explaining what he did at the time through most of it.


==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
*This episode is one of the few that contains blood. While Knuckle Joe is dodging Masher 2.0's flail, one of the spikes grazes his cheek.
*In one of the scenes while Knuckle Joe is dodging Masher 2.0's flail, one of its spikes grazes his cheek, showing a minor depiction of blood. This marks this episode as one of the very few that contains blood.
*It is unknown if King Dedede nor [[Escargoon|Doctor Escargoon]] ever even knew of Masher 2.0's existence.
*It is unknown if King Dedede, nor Escargoon ever knew of Masher 2.0's existence.
*This episode marks the first time someone other than King Dedede or Escargon has driven the Royal Racecar.
*This episode marks the first time someone other than King Dedede or Escargoon has driven the Royal Racecar.
*Escargon's box of gems that King Dedede pulls out has a lock in the shape of his head.
*Escargoon's stash of gems has a lock on it in the shape of his head.


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==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
E65 Scene 1.png|Knuckle Joe battles the monsters.
E65 Scene 1.png|Knuckle Joe battles the monsters.
E65 Scene 3.png|A terrible storm brews at Castle Dedede.
E65 Scene 3.png|A storm brews at Castle Dedede.
E65 Scene 4.png|Knuckle Joe is reminded by his father of his medallion.  
E65 Scene 4.png|Knuckle Joe's father shows his medallion to his son.  
E65 Scene 5.png|Kirby uses an interesting tactic to keep Knuckle Joe in his room.
E65 Scene 5.png|Kirby uses an interesting tactic to keep Knuckle Joe put.
E65 Scene 7.png|Meta Knight tries to reason with Knuckle Joe in his departure.
E65 Scene 7.png|Meta Knight attempts to reason with Knuckle Joe.
E65 Scene 8.png|King Dedede and Escargoon research the memory chip's data.
E65 Scene 8.png|King Dedede and Escargoon research the memory chip's data.
E65 Scene 9.png|Sword and Blade investigate the mysterious illumination in the crater.
E65 Scene 9.png|Sword Knight and Blade Knight investigate the crater.
E65 Scene 10.png|Masher 2.0, without effort, knocks the knights away.
E65 Scene 10.png|Masher 2.0, without effort, bashes the knights away.
E65 Scene 11.png|Knuckle Joe attempts to shatter Masher 2.0's vision screen.
E65 Scene 11.png|Knuckle Joe lands a blow to Masher 2.0's visor.
E65 Scene 12.png|Kirby and Knuckle Joe feel the consequence of bad piloting skills.
E65 Scene 12.png|Kirby and Knuckle Joe feel the consequence of Kirby's bad piloting skills.
E65 Scene 13.png|Escargoon completes the device.
E65 Scene 13.png|Escargoon completes the device.
E65 Scene 14.png|King Dedede locates Escargoon's secret stash of gems.
E65 Scene 14.png|King Dedede locates Escargoon's secret stash of gems.
E65 Scene 15.png|Meta Knight gives the others a lift.
E65 Scene 15.png|Meta Knight takes the wheel.
E65 Scene 16.png|Knuckle Joe inserts one of the gems into the device.
E65 Scene 16.png|Knuckle Joe inserts a gem into the device.
E65 Scene 17.png|Knuckle Joe is surprised by the gem's failure.
E65 Scene 17.png|Knuckle Joe fails to use the device.
E65 Scene 19.png|Masher 2.0 unleashes it's ultimate offensive.
E65 Scene 19.png|Masher 2.0 fires its strongest attack.
E65 Scene 20.png|Knuckle Joe inserts his medallion into the device.
E65 Scene 20.png|Knuckle Joe inserts his medallion into the device.
E65 Scene 21.png|Kirby and Knuckle Joe control the extreme force of the beam together.
E65 Scene 21.png|Kirby and Knuckle Joe harness the power of the device together.
E65 Scene 22.png|The beams meet and create a devastating orb of energy.
E65 Scene 22.png|The beams meet and create a devastating orb of energy.
E65 Scene 23.png|Masher 2.0's wing begins to fail its user.
E65 Scene 23.png|Masher 2.0's wing begins to weaken.
E65 Scene 25.png|The final shot of the episode
E65 Scene 25.png|The final shot of the episode
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
== Names in other languages ==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=逃げてきたナックルジョー!
|ja=逃げてきたナックルジョー!
|jaR=Nigetekita Nakkuru Jō!
|jaM=Knuckle Joe Escaped!
|jaM=Knuckle Joe Escaped!
|ptA=A Volta de Joe
|ptAM=Joe's Return
}}
}}


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Masher 2.0
E65 Scene 18.png
Kirby faces Masher 2.0 in the skies.
Details
First aired Japan January 11, 2003
NA March 13, 2004
Episode # 65
Episode # (US) 65
Copy Ability (Abilities) featured Fighter
Monster(s) featured Masher 2.0
Character(s) featured Kirby, Knuckle Joe
Episode order
The Kirby Quiz The Chill Factor
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This article is about the episode. For the monster, see Masher 2.0 (monster).
This article is about the episode involving Masher 2.0, and should not be confused with Monster Management, which involves Masher.

Masher 2.0 is the 65th episode of the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! series. In this episode, an injured Knuckle Joe returns to Dream Land, seeking assistance after barely surviving a battle with Masher 2.0. After recovering from his injuries, Knuckle Joe returns for a rematch. He fails to even dent it. Luckily, Meta Knight and the others arrive with a strength magnifying device, built by King Dedede and Escargoon from a blueprint contained within a memory chip hidden inside Knuckle Joe's medallion. In the end, Knuckle Joe uses the device to destroy Masher 2.0 for good, along with the help of Kirby.

Characters[edit]

The following characters appear in this episode:

Cast of "Masher 2.0"  
Character Selected quote Notes
Primary characters
"Poyo poyaoo!"
"I ain't sure how, but Masher's been rebuilt, and now it's out for revenge."
Secondary characters
"It's unstoppable!"
"Socked by a soccer ball; your first sports injury!"
(Fololo) "The good news is we're all okay."
(Falala) "But the gems all got destroyed."
"Build that machine, and we'll make an army to fight Kirby!"
E65 Knuckle Joe's father.png
Knuckle Joe's father
(no dialogue) Appears in a dream.
"Warp Star!"
"Tuff...you know better. Take this ball outside."
"Perfect! Let them investigate the chip for us while we see to more urgent matters."
"Big trouble's headed our way."
"The weather's taken a nasty turn."
"I've never seen lightning this bad."
"There's a monster chasing him, isn't there?"

Locations[edit]

Plot synopsis[edit]

Masher 2.0 overpowers Knuckle Joe.

The episode begins on a distant planet as Knuckle Joe does battle with Masher 2.0 and a band of monsters. Knuckle Joe is able to fend off all but Masher 2.0, who overpowers him and forces him to retreat. Back in Dream Land, Meta Knight, Tiff, Tuff, Kirby, Sir Ebrum, and Lady Like watch from Castle Dedede as a storm approaches. Later that night, the Monster Delivery System activates itself and during their patrol, Sword Knight and Blade Knight notice this and decide to investigate, only to find Knuckle Joe unconscious and injured. While unconscious, Knuckle Joe dreams of giant spiked balls attempting to crush him from above. After seeing Kirby crushed by one, Knuckle Joe's father appears with his medallion as a spiked ball nears him from above. Knuckle Joe is startled and awakes from unconsciousness. Tiff and Kirby enter the room he is currently in to see how he is feeling. Knuckle Joe attempts to leave, but Kirby does not allow him to. Knuckle Joe finally decides to relax. The action is short-lived though, as he realizes that his medallion is missing.

King Dedede takes a look at the memory chip.

Meanwhile, Meta Knight, Sword Knight, and Blade Knight investigate the throne room for clues on Knuckle Joe's pursuer. While doing so, Tuff discovers Knuckle Joe's medallion, but before he is able to show it to Meta Knight, they are all interrupted by King Dedede and Escargoon. King Dedede notices the medallion Tuff is holding and demands that he shows it to him. Tuff attempts to escape but is quickly stopped by Escargoon who grabs the medallion. Escargoon discovers a memory chip hidden within it, and after they recognize the medallion, King Dedede and Escargoon decide to examine it. Meta Knight then sends his apprentices to search elsewhere for Knuckle Joe's pursuer. While he lays in bed, Knuckle Joe explains Masher 2.0's return to Tiff, he also reminds her of his past encounter with the giant menace. Knuckle Joe then makes up his mind to find his medallion, but Meta Knight tries to intercept and persuade him to stay. In spite of this, Knuckle Joe departs.

Presumably, in the basement of Castle Dedede, Escargoon examines the data on the memory chip, discovering a blueprint for a device that magnifies its user's strength in the process. King Dedede explains ways that the device could be used to Escargoon, and that he is to build it immediately. During their search, Sword Knight and Blade Knight encounter Masher 2.0, who seems uninterested in the knights. They attempt to strike it but fail miserably. Knuckle Joe then enters the battle and Masher 2.0 readies its flail after noticing. Knuckle Joe dodges Masher 2.0 attacks, landing a blow to its visor, but Masher 2.0 quickly recovers. Tiff and Kirby then arrive on the scene and Tiff calls for the Warp Star. Masher 2.0 prepares to crush Knuckle Joe, but Kirby swoops in on the Warp Star and rescues him. Their flight is brief though, as Kirby smashes into one of the stone pillars located in the area.

Masher 2.0 is finally destroyed.

Back at Castle Dedede, Escargoon completes the glove-like device and explains to King Dedede that it will not work unless a gem is inserted into it. King Dedede then recalls where some are located. In Escargoon's room, King Dedede pulls out Escargoon's secret stash of gems and states that he will use them for the device. While walking down the halls, the gems and the device are stolen from them by Tuff, Fololo & Falala. Meta Knight pulls up in the Royal Racecar and the group races off towards the battle. Kirby and Knuckle Joe are struggling with Masher 2.0 until Meta Knight arrives and Tuff hands Knuckle Joe the device. Knuckle Joe then fires a attack at Kirby so to grant him the Fighter Copy Ability. While Knuckle Joe prepares the device with a gem, Kirby distracts Masher 2.0 on the Warp Star. After it is prepared though, all of Knuckle Joe's attempts to fire with the device fail.

Masher 2.0 then spreads its before-now retracted wings on its back. It rises into the sky using these and fires a devastating beam that ravages the area. The group breaks free from the rock debris unharmed, but quickly realize that all the gems were destroyed. Tuff then gives Knuckle Joe his medallion that he reclaimed earlier. Knuckle Joe places it in the device and prepares himself as Masher 2.0 charges its beam once more. Knuckle Joe fires back and the beams meet with each-other. Knuckle Joe is knocked off his feet, but Kirby quickly jumps down and regains Knuckle Joe's stance. The beams struggle against each-other until Masher 2.0 is overwhelmed and destroyed. The medallion fades away after, allowing its strength to belong to Knuckle Joe. The episode ends as Tiff happily rejoins the rest of the group.

Differences between versions[edit]

  • No major scenes were removed in the international version. However, very minor scenes were cut due to time restraints.

Dialogue differences[edit]

  • In the Japanese version, when King Dedede and Escargoon find the memory chip, they plan to sell it to Night Mare Enterprises, rather than in the English version, where they plan to use it to transform creatures into monsters.
  • In the Japanese version, Sword Knight shows annoyance at Masher 2.0's disinterest in them, rather than stating that it is only interested in Knuckle Joe.
  • In the Japanese version, Knuckle Joe is mostly silent as he reminds Tiff of Masher 2.0's past form, rather than explaining what he did at the time through most of it.

Trivia[edit]

  • In one of the scenes while Knuckle Joe is dodging Masher 2.0's flail, one of its spikes grazes his cheek, showing a minor depiction of blood. This marks this episode as one of the very few that contains blood.
  • It is unknown if King Dedede, nor Escargoon ever knew of Masher 2.0's existence.
  • This episode marks the first time someone other than King Dedede or Escargoon has driven the Royal Racecar.
  • Escargoon's stash of gems has a lock on it in the shape of his head.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 逃げてきたナックルジョー!
Nigetekita Nakkuru Jō!
Knuckle Joe Escaped!
Brazilian Portuguese A Volta de Joe Joe's Return