Blade Knight (anime character)

Blade Knight Artwork from Kirby: Right Back at Ya! Details First episode Kirby Comes to Cappy Town Last episode Fright to the Finish Main role Supporting character Other appearance(s) his video game incarnation Similar characters Sword Knight, Fololo & Falala Voice actor(s) Eric Stuart (English) Chiro Kanzaki (Japanese)

This article is about the character in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. For the enemy from the video games, see Blade Knight.

Blade Knight (Blade for short) is a recurring supporting character in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. He is one of Meta Knight's apprentices, along with his companion Sword Knight.

In the English dub, Blade Knight is basically unintelligible when he speaks, perhaps due to the fact that he always wears a mask that completely covers his face. Sometimes, certain words can be heard from him, typically character names. In the original Japanese version, as well as in other dubs of the show, Blade Knight is capable of speaking clearly.

Personality

Blade Knight is characterized as a studious and loyal, yet somewhat inexperienced swordsman. Much like Sword Knight, Blade Knight takes his role as apprentice to Meta Knight as almost the only thing he is obliged to, and as such, does not engage with the other characters socially. Blade Knight often coordinates with Sword Knight while dealing with a monster or a task and the two seldom clash with each-other - as they have known each-other longer than they have any of the other cast members - but they also come across as largely interchangeable in personality, similar to Fololo & Falala.

In the episode Hour of the WolfWrath, Sword Knight and Blade Knight are revealed to have once been road-side bandits and attempted to rob Meta Knight once before he saved them from WolfWrath. It was this act that led them to swear loyalty to him. Because of this history and despite their loyalty, both Sword and Blade are somewhat temperamental and undisciplined, which sometimes leads them into trouble. However, they have permanently left their criminal pasts behind, and do not disturb the people of Cappy Town.

Filmography

The following is a complete list of all of Blade Knight's appearances in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, along with other information regarding his role in each episode:

(due to his muffled speech in the English dub, his quotes are derived from the Japanese version of the show)

Blade Knight's appearances in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Episode	Image	Role	Role details	Selected quote	Notes
Kirby Comes to Cappy Town		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight accompanies Sword Knight and Meta Knight out into the countryside to look for Kirby. They find Tiff and Tuff hiding in an abandoned shack and question them about Kirby's whereabouts, but the two are hesitant to reveal anything. Meta Knight steps in and discovers Kirby hiding there with them.	"That hut over there stinks!"
Kirby's Duel Role		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight is present alongside Meta Knight, holding back and watching him duel with Kirby. He provides some observations, but ultimately does not get involved with the duel or the subsequent fight with Bugzzy.	"Just a little more, and Kirby would have understood the ultimate technique!"
A Dark & Stormy Knight		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight appears beside Meta Knight in a flashback where they swear "loyalty" to King Dedede.	(no dialogue)	Appears in a flashback.
Un-Reality TV		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be briefly seen watching Channel DDD with Meta Knight and Sword Knight.	"It's a strange coincidence."
Curio's Curious Discovery		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen at King Dedede's coronation anniversary celebration.	(no dialogue)
The Pillow Case		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight helps Meta Knight track down the dream pillows and cut them open to reveal the Noddies inside to the people of Dream Land.	"Leave the rest to us now."
Here Comes the Son		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight and Sword Knight assist Meta Knight in defending Castle Dedede against Knuckle Joe's initial attack.	(no dialogue)
Dedede's Snow Job		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can briefly be seen observing the changing weather over Dream Land.	(no dialogue)
Escargoon Rules		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen at Castle Dedede when Escargoon and his mother arrive for the party.	"They look exactly alike."
Hour of the WolfWrath		Primary character	Blade Knight has a leading role in this episode. He and Sword Knight try to step in to help Meta Knight battle the monster WolfWrath, who is attacking Castle Dedede. In the process, Meta Knight is paralyzed by the monster, and in his last words before freezing up completely, asks Sword and Blade to look after Kirby and the others. Sword and Blade initially ignore this order and try to avenge their master, but WolfWrath forces them to withdraw and get everyone to safety in the castle. Tiff tries to reason with them, reminding them of Meta Knight's orders, and then asks them how they came to be under Meta Knight's tutelage in the first place. The two recount their story, explaining that during the war between the Star Warriors and eNeMeE, they were reduced to becoming roadside bandits in order to survive. They tried to ambush Meta Knight, but ended up getting caught up in his running battle with WolfWrath. Meta Knight saved them from this monster, resulting in the two swearing their loyalty to him. After telling this tale, WolfWrath escapes the castle out into the countryside, leaving Sword and Blade honor-bound to try and stop it from attacking Dream Land. Kirby joins them using Meta Knight's sword Galaxia, and together, they manage to trap WolfWrath in a large pond, weakening it enough so that Kirby can finish it off using a Sword Beam.	"Our lord risked his life to save us."	This marks Blade Knight's first leading role in an episode.
Abusement Park		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight helps Meta Knight rescue Kirby and the kids from King Dedede's trap in the depths of his castle by knocking out the security cameras and destroying some moving statues of Dedede.	"The cameras can't be used for now."
The Kirby Derby - Part I		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight and Sword Knight help repair Kirby's Starship so that it can be used for King Dedede's Grand Prix race. Later on, the two can be seen at the race itself.	"We should be able to repair it."
The Kirby Derby - Part II		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight is initially present for the race as part of Meta Knight's pit crew. Later on, however, he and Sword step in as Kirby's pit crew. In the process of fixing up his ship, they sabotage Kirby's brakes on Meta Knight's orders, in order to put Kirby into a dangerous situation where he will need to learn to fly his ship. This plan ends up working when Kirby goes careening off a cliff toward a gaping ravine, and activates his ship's flight to avoid it.	"Such an underhanded thing?"
A Novel Approach		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen alongside Meta Knight and Rowlin to help reveal the impostor Rowlin as the monster Broom King.	(no dialogue)
Escar-Gone		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight and Sword Knight encounter Erasem as it wanders the castle halls at night, before it implants itself in Escargoon. They later tell Meta Knight of this encounter, allowing him and Tiff to piece together what has happened to Escargoon despite forgetting who he is.	"We're sure of it."
Monster Management		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen backing up Meta Knight in most of the scenes he is in, doing what he can to help with the mini-monster situation, and later observing the interactions with Knuckle Joe, Kirby, and Masher.	"They're in perfect sync!"
Prediction Predicament - Part II		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight helps Tiff try to divert the course of the asteroid heading towards Dream Land using the castle cannons.	"It may also be impossible to divert its path..."
Sheepwrecked		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen up in the tower of Castle Dedede with Sword Knight and Meta Knight, observing the invasion of Amon and the sheep without getting involved.	"It doesn't realize that it's one of Nightmare's minions."
Pink-Collar Blues		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be briefly seen watching the Waddle Dees leave the castle en masse after they are fired.	"This is the first time I've seen so many like this."
Kirby Takes the Cake		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen at Kirby's anniversary party.	(no dialogue)
Snack Attack - Part II		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen in the audience for the battle between Kirby and the Martial Arts All-Stars.	"He won't be defeated easily!"
One Crazy Knight		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight accompanies Meta Knight out into Cappy Town when they encounter Sir Gallant attacking King Dedede and Escargoon. He and Sword decide to step in and see what kind of fighter Sir Gallant is. After a brief bout, the two realize that Sir Gallant has no skill in martial combat, so they leave him to tire himself out. Later on, the two of them accompany Tiff and Meta Knight to inspect Sir Gallant's ship, and the two set to work repairing it for him so he can leave. They are later present to watch Sir Gallant's encounter with Windwhipper. They pull him back after his psyche is broken by the monster's mirror reflection.	"We're going to repair that space ship."
Dedede's Pet Threat		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen at Castle Dedede trying to fight off the feral Scarfies.	(no dialogue)
Crusade for the Blade		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight helps to defend Meta Knight against Sirica when she attacks Castle Dedede, and also accompanies him to Kabu Canyon to defend him there after Meta Knight is injured.	"It doesn't appear to be any kind of meteorite as we thought."
Mabel Turns the Tables		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen overlooking the crowd of Cappies that follow Mabel to the sea from the castle walls.	(no dialogue)
The Kirby Quiz		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen watching The Kirby Quiz Show on Channel DDD.	"That wicked Holy NightMare Co. is the sponsor...
Masher 2.0		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade Knight and Sword Knight help Kirby and Knuckle Joe out by distracting Masher 2.0 out in the craggy wastes in Dream Land. They gauge its strength and buy Knuckle Joe some time so that he can use his father's medallion and power gauntlet to defeat the monster.	"Seems so. In that case, we'll have to be the pebbles that make it stumble!"
The Chill Factor		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be seen standing outside watching the weather turn to snow, much like he did in Dedede's Snow Job.	(no dialogue)
Buccaneer Birdy		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be briefly seen at the castle observing Moggy heading to the coast from the castle.	"We don't even need to give a hand?"
Waddle While You Work		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight helps Tiff try to find Kirby in the castle, but with little success, as Kirby was captured by King Dedede and sold as a Waddle Dee.	"No, this time..."
Dedede's Raw Deal		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight is watching the announcement of Chef Kawasaki's new revolving sushi bar on Channel DDD with Blade Knight and Meta Knight.	(no dialogue)
A Trashy Tale		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be briefly seen observing the situation with the monster Trash Basher from the castle walls.	(no dialogue)
Cooking Up Trouble		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade and Sword can be seen observing the cooking that Sir Ebrum makes for his family, and become interested in learning how to cook as well. Later on, behind Meta Knight's back, they take some time to watch a cooking show and practice. Later on, they can be seen at the cooking competition using their own pieces of the SlicerDicer, inadvertently contributing to the trouble Kirby has to later face once all the pieces are assembled.	"We're sure to win."
A Sunsational Puzzle		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade and Sword help Meta Knight, Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby tackle the Ozomashii and the ozone hole it created by building them a hot air balloon they can use to rise up to the stratosphere.	"Prepare for takeoff!"
Born to Be Mild - Part I		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can be briefly seen watching the race set up between Fang and the Dream Landers alongside Meta Knight and Sword Knight.	(no dialogue)
Born to Be Mild - Part II		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight is present at the race. Later on, he and Sword report to Meta Knight, telling him that based on their analysis of Fang's fuel, he was sent by Night Mare Enterprises.	"An analysis of the fuel composition."
Hunger Struck		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade, Sword, and Meta Knight defend Kirby, Tiff, and Tuff from the Waddle Dees in revolt so they can make it into the cafeteria.	"We'll handle this."
Air-Ride-in-Style - Part I		Tertiary character	In this episode, Blade Knight can briefly be seen observing King Dedede driving back to the castle with Tiff in tow.	"This is different from usual."
Cappy Town Down		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade and Sword are seen inside the Halberd, getting the ship ready for takeoff and elaborating on their plan to attack eNeMeE's Fortress. Once the ship is ready to go, the two man the controls, liftoff the ship, fire at the Destroyas over Dream Land, and then takeoff towards the fortress.	"We will investigate the location of Nightmare's Fortress at once."
Combat Kirby		Secondary character	In this episode, Blade and Sword continue their role from the previous episode as part of the Halberd Crew. Once the ship is set to coast at hyperspeed, the two are free to follow the other crew members around the ship, as they get used to their stations and train for the attack on the fortress. When the monster Heavy Lobster attacks the ship, Sword and Blade are on the front lines doing their best to try and fend off the robotic menace. After Heavy Lobster is eventually defeated, the two man the command deck once more for the assault on eNeMeE's Fortress.	"It must be a monster!"
Fright to the Finish		Secondary character	In this episode, after attempting to fire on eNeMeE to little avail, Blade and Sword are ordered to try and retreat as the fortress's internal defense systems attack the ship. Their escape route is ultimately cut off, forcing them to land the ship in a large metal crevasse inside the fortress. From here, Blade and Sword follow the rest of the crew, eventually being forced to abandon the ship when it is beset and destroyed by some Destroyas. They have no further particular role from here, eventually escaping with the others through the Monster Delivery System back to Dream Land after eNeMeE is defeated by Kirby and the fortress set to explode.	"It's set with an automatic defense system!"

Trivia

• Both Kirby Super Star Ultra's Meta Knightmare Ultra and Kirby Mass Attack's Kirby Quest feature Meta Knight with a Sword Knight and Blade Knight at his side. These two supporting knights are very likely meant to represent Sword and Blade from the anime.
• Blade Knight's Japanese voice actor is interestingly female.

Gallery

Artwork

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  Alternate artwork

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  Alternate artwork

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  Promotional poster showing various characters

Character sheets

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  Animator sheet showing front and side views

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  Animator sheet showing front and back views

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  Animator sheet showing dynamic poses

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  Animator sheet showing details on the sword and scabbard

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  Animator sheet showing more details on the front and side views

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  Height comparison of principal characters (Kirby alongside the court of Castle Dedede)

Screenshots

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  Screenshot of Sword Knight and Blade Knight from Kirby's Duel Role

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  Flashback scene where Sword and Blade are swearing loyalty to Meta Knight from Hour of the WolfWrath

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  Blade Knight in action, from Abusement Park

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ブレードナイト Burēdo Naito	Blade Night
Brazilian Portuguese	Cavaleiro Blade	Blade Knight