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==Kirby 30th Anniversary (2022–2023)== | ==Kirby 30th Anniversary (2022–2023)== | ||
[[File:Kirby 30th Anniversary logo.png|thumb|180px|Kirby 30th Anniversary logo]] | [[File:Kirby 30th Anniversary logo.png|thumb|180px|Kirby 30th Anniversary logo]] | ||
* The [[Kirby Portal]] opened a minisite for the series' 30th anniversary in early 2022. | *The [[Kirby Portal]] opened a minisite for the series' 30th anniversary in early 2022. | ||
* The [[Kirby JP Twitter]] changed its icon to reflect the anniversary. | *The [[Kirby JP Twitter]] changed its icon to reflect the anniversary. | ||
* ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' was released during the series' 30th anniversary, with ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' following soon after. | *''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' was released during the series' 30th anniversary, with ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' following soon after. | ||
* Like in previous years, the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] released a commemorative illustration to celebrate the anniversary. | *Like in previous years, the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] released a commemorative illustration to celebrate the anniversary. | ||
* Commemorative posts were made on both Twitter and the [[Nintendo Switch News Channel]] which revealed [[List of Present Codes in Kirby and the Forgotten Land|Present Codes]] for ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''. | *Commemorative posts were made on both Twitter and the [[Nintendo Switch News Channel]] which revealed [[List of Present Codes in Kirby and the Forgotten Land|Present Codes]] for ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''. | ||
* A deluxe stand-alone [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel]] called ''[[Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood]]'' was published in Japanese on the day of the 30th anniversary (April 27th, 2022). It came in a hardcover format, featured commentary from [[Shinya Kumazaki]] at the end of the book, and was an adaptation of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. | *A deluxe stand-alone [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel]] called ''[[Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood]]'' was published in Japanese on the day of the 30th anniversary (April 27th, 2022). It came in a hardcover format, featured commentary from [[Shinya Kumazaki]] at the end of the book, and was an adaptation of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. | ||
* The ''[[Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival]]'' happened on August 11th, 2022. | *The ''[[Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival]]'' happened on August 11th, 2022. | ||
*''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', a remake of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', was announced in 2022, | *''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', a remake of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', was announced in 2022, and is planned to release on February 24th, 2023. | ||
* ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' will receive a special Japan-only Blu-ray release called ''[[Kirby of the Stars HD Remaster Version Whole Complete Box]]'' in March 2023. It features all episodes remastered in HD, including the [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]] and [[Kirby 3D]], as well as a plethora of bonus content. | *''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' will receive a special Japan-only Blu-ray release called the ''[[Kirby of the Stars HD Remaster Version Whole Complete Box]]'' in March 2023. It features all episodes remastered in HD, including the [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]] and [[Kirby 3D]], as well as a plethora of bonus content. | ||
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KDB cover art.jpg|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' cover | KDB cover art.jpg|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' cover | ||
KRtDLD Boxart NA.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' boxart | KRtDLD Boxart NA.png|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' boxart | ||
Twitter commemorative - Kirby's Birthday 2022.jpg|Commemorative illustration of the anniversary | Twitter commemorative - Kirby's Birthday 2022.jpg|Commemorative illustration of the anniversary from Twitter | ||
Twitter commemorative - Kirby's Birthday 2022 Instagram alt.jpg| | Twitter commemorative - Kirby's Birthday 2022 Instagram alt.jpg|Commemorative illustration of the anniversary from Instagram | ||
KatFL Twitter - THIRTIETH Code JP.jpg|Bilingual THIRTIETH Present Code reveal | KatFL Twitter - THIRTIETH Code JP.jpg|Bilingual THIRTIETH Present Code reveal | ||
KatFL Twitter - THIRTIETH Code EN.jpg|English THIRTIETH Present Code reveal | KatFL Twitter - THIRTIETH Code EN.jpg|English THIRTIETH Present Code reveal | ||
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Kirby's Anniversary is an event that is held annually in commemoration of the release of Kirby's Dream Land, the first game in the Kirby series and the creation of Kirby as a character. Milestone anniversaries, typically occurring every five years, often involve major celebrations including events, promotions, and game launches.
Kirby 20th Anniversary (2012)
- The compilation game Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition was released on July 19, 2012 in Japan and September 16, 2012 in North America. It features the first six main-series Kirby games and contains a large array of bonus features.
- The encyclopedia book 20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia was released on August 8, 2012 exclusively in Japan. It features all sorts of Kirby content from the games, anime, and manga.
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition
20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia
Kirby 25th Anniversary (2017–2018)
- The Kirby JP Twitter was launched as the Kirby 25th Anniversary Twitter. Multiple commemorative illustrations were released celebrating this anniversary.
- The Kirby Portal website was created.
- The Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert was held.
- Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, Kirby's Blowout Blast, and Kirby Battle Royale were all released as part of the anniversary.
- Kirby Star Allies was released just before the anniversary ended.[1]
- A post was made in the Kirby: Planet Robobot Staff Room Miiverse community for Kirby's birthday.[2] A password for Team Kirby Clash Deluxe was revealed in commemoration.
- Qbby, the protagonist of HAL Laboratory's much more recent BOXBOY! series, celebrated his coinciding "2.5th Anniversary".[3] A password for Team Kirby Clash Deluxe was revealed in commemoration.
- As an April Fools' Day prank in 2018, the official Kirby website was briefly replaced with a celebration of Waddle Dee 25th Anniversary.
- The Kirby Art & Style Collection artbook was released on November 2, 2017 in Japan,[4] and was later localized to English and released in other regions on April 14, 2020[5].
Commemorative illustration of preparations for the anniversary
Commemorative illustration of the anniversary
Artwork for Kirby's 25th Anniversary
Alternate artwork for Kirby's 25th Anniversary
Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert key art
"Qbby 2.5" password reveal
Waddle Dee 25th Anniversary logo
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby Art & Style Collection
Artwork of Kirby and friends in a hot air balloon
Kirby 30th Anniversary (2022–2023)
- The Kirby Portal opened a minisite for the series' 30th anniversary in early 2022.
- The Kirby JP Twitter changed its icon to reflect the anniversary.
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land was released during the series' 30th anniversary, with Kirby's Dream Buffet following soon after.
- Like in previous years, the Kirby JP Twitter released a commemorative illustration to celebrate the anniversary.
- Commemorative posts were made on both Twitter and the Nintendo Switch News Channel which revealed Present Codes for Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
- A deluxe stand-alone Kirby novel called Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood was published in Japanese on the day of the 30th anniversary (April 27th, 2022). It came in a hardcover format, featured commentary from Shinya Kumazaki at the end of the book, and was an adaptation of Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
- The Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival happened on August 11th, 2022.
- Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a remake of Kirby's Return to Dream Land, was announced in 2022, and is planned to release on February 24th, 2023.
- Kirby: Right Back at Ya! will receive a special Japan-only Blu-ray release called the Kirby of the Stars HD Remaster Version Whole Complete Box in March 2023. It features all episodes remastered in HD, including the Kirby of the Stars Pilot and Kirby 3D, as well as a plethora of bonus content.
Group artwork for Kirby Portal
Alternate group artwork for Kirby Portal
Alternate logo for Kirby JP Twitter
Kirby and the Forgotten Land boxart
Kirby's Dream Buffet cover
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Commemorative illustration of the anniversary from Twitter
Commemorative illustration of the anniversary from Instagram
Bilingual THIRTIETH Present Code reveal
English THIRTIETH Present Code reveal
Text logo for the 30th anniversary (black)
Text logo for the 30th anniversary (white)
Minor Anniversaries
Since its inception during Kirby 25th Anniversary, the Kirby JP Twitter has released annual commemorative illustrations of Kirby's birthday parties. The series's 26th anniversary featured the notable rebranding of both the Twitter account and the Kirby Portal website away from celebrations of the 25th anniversary and toward a broader depiction of the franchise. A password for Team Kirby Clash Deluxe was also revealed in commemoration. The 28th and 29th anniversaries were commemorated with passwords for Super Kirby Clash, with the former revealing one in CoroCoro.
Kirby's 26th birthday (2018)
"Twenty-sixth anniversary" password reveal
Kirby's 27th birthday (2019)
Kirby's 28th birthday (2020)
TWENTYEIGHTH password reveal
Kirby's 29th birthday (2021)
TWENTYNINTH password reveal
