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'''Chef Kawasaki''', also known as '''Cook Kawasaki''', is a [[Mid-Boss]] in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] and a character in the anime series based on it, ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. When defeated in the games, he grants the [[Cook]] [[Copy Ability]], whereas in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' he supplies food with his frying pan. Little is known about his origins. | '''Chef Kawasaki''', also known as '''Cook Kawasaki''', is a [[Mid-Boss]] in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] and a character in the anime series based on it, ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. When defeated in the games, he grants the [[Cook]] [[Copy Ability]], whereas in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' he supplies food with his frying pan. Little is known about his origins. | ||
He made his debut in ''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]'' and has made numerous appearances and cameos since. He also appears as an [[smashwiki:assist | He made his debut in ''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]'' and has made numerous appearances and cameos since. He also appears as an [[smashwiki:assist Trophy|Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | ||
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“ | Let's get cookin'! | ” | — Chef Kawasaki Sticker caption in Super Kirby Clash |
Chef Kawasaki, also known as Cook Kawasaki, is a Mid-Boss in the Kirby series and a character in the anime series based on it, Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. When defeated in the games, he grants the Cook Copy Ability, whereas in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! he supplies food with his frying pan. Little is known about his origins.
He made his debut in [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]] and has made numerous appearances and cameos since. He also appears as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Game appearances
Template:KSS KFP / Kirby Super Star Ultra
In [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]] and its enhanced remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Chef Kawasaki (Cook Kawasaki in the original game) is one of the Mid-Bosses fought repeatedly throughout the game. He attacks Kirby either by extending his frying pan towards him, briefly cooking and thus harming him if he manages to catch him, or by tossing either one or three plates, which can be inhaled and spat back at him. When swallowed after his defeat, Chef Kawasaki grants Kirby the rare Cook ability, and is the only creature in the game to do so.
Kirby's Dream Land 3
The chef makes a brief appearance in Kirby's Dream Land 3 as the operator of the mini-game in Iceberg (known as What was that sound?) that Kirby needs to win in order to acquire a Heart Star. The mini-game involves Kawasaki hitting a Gordo with his frying pan, which makes a unique sound when hit. Kirby then has to pick the Gordo that makes the exact same sound from a group of them that falls down.
Naturally, Cook Kawasaki appears again in MG-5.
Kirby's Star Stacker (SNES)
Cook Kawasaki is the fifth opponent faced in the story mode of Kirby's Star Stacker for the Super Famicom.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
In Nightmare in Dream Land, Kawasaki is the third opponent faced by Kirby in the Quick Draw Sub-Game, attacking with his pan.
Kirby Mass Attack
Chef Kawasaki appears in the Sub-Game Kirby Quest, in Chapter 1 - Stage 7. He has 100 HP and when defeated, will drop a Maxim Tomato on the Kirbys.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kawasaki himself does not appear in this title. In the Sub-Game Scope Shot however, a giant robot modeTemplate:Led after Chef Kawasaki is battled in Level 2. Its attacks are largely based on various food items, as well as attempting to defend with its frying pan and ladle.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
“ | “Chef Kawasaki has a busy schedule, so he's only appearing in this game as a figurine. He rarely uses his frying pan and ladle to do any real cooking. He finds they actually work better as weapons. | ” | — Figurine description for Chef Kawasaki, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse |
Chef Kawasaki makes two appearances in this game. The first is a cameo in the 19th Secret Diary page, and the other is as a collectable figurine.
Kirby Battle Royale
While not appearing in Kirby Battle Royale himself, a illustration of him appears in the background of Flagball, presumably advertising his food.
Kirby Star Allies
“ | “Extreme feast? Eep! I’ll get cooking!” This chef goes on the hunt for ingredients beyond the edge of the world! He senses great deliciousness and must control his hunger until his culinary quest is done! |
” | — Guest Star Chef Kawasaki Flavor Attack Pause Screen description in Kirby Star Allies |
Chef Kawasaki appears in Kirby Star Allies, providing the Cook ability like before, and being recruitable as a Friend. This marks his first 3-D appearance in the series.
As a Mid-Boss, Chef Kawasaki has largely the same attack patterns he had before. However, he has been made much larger, now roughly three Kirbys tall instead of only two. Once defeated, he can be recruited as a Friend by tossing a Friend Heart at him, which will cause him to shrink considerably in size.
As a Friend, Chef Kawasaki has an expanded move-set compared to Cook Kirby, and can use the Cook Pot and Souper Supper moves without losing the ability, though there is a cooldown timer on these moves to prevent their overuse.
The cooldown requires:
- 60 seconds in Story Mode and Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!;
- 150 seconds in The Ultimate Choice.
Additionally in the lobbies of The Ultimate Choice, the Cook Pot and Souper Supper moves do nothing and the cooldown timer freezes to prevent further abuse.
When Kawasaki pulls out his pot, it is possible to cancel his attack before the cooking sequence starts by:
- Having Kirby or another friend collect a Rare Picture Piece or a Power-Up Heart;
- Leaving Kawasaki behind and forcing him to Space Jump before the cooking can start;
- Unfriending Kawasaki.
This immediately removes all enemies from the screen, but provides no food and does not cause the cooldown timer to appear.
Chef Kawasaki moveset in Kirby Star Allies | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (Star Bullet=52) |
Ladle | B
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Chef Kawasaki does a quick front strike with his ladle. | 16 |
Up Ladle | ↑ + B
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Chef Kawasaki does a quick up strike with his ladle. | 16 |
Plateware | Dash + B in midair
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Chef Kawasaki throws 3 parabolic pieces of plateware. | 16 (1st hit) 8 (2nd/3rd hit)
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Cook Pot | Press and hold B, and then release
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Has the same effect as Cook Kirby's version. | N/A |
Souper Supper | Press and hold B longer before releasing.
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Fullscreen hot soup attack.
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Damage is based on the distance (close/far) and the number of Friends put into the pot:
Damage is not affected by the multiplayer modifier. |
Locations
In Kirby Star Allies Chef Kawasaki can be found in the following levels and stages:
- KSA Chef Kawasaki Screenshot 2.jpg
Chef Kawasaki gives Kirby a good saute as a Mid-Boss.
- KSA Chef Kawasaki Screenshot 1.jpg
Kawasaki as a Friend pulling out his cooking pot.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Chef Kawasaki made a minor cameo appearance as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which took from his artwork from Template:KSS KFP. Equipping this sticker in Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary boosts the fighter's launch resistance.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
“ | He grabs opponents using his long ladle and mixes them into a pot! The unlucky opponent will continue to take damage as the chef cooks up health recovery items. You can then use his food to recover your health (just don't think about the recipe)! | ” | — Super Smash Bros. Ultimate official blog |
After being absent from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Chef Kawasaki makes a return in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Chef Kawasaki appears as a new Assist Trophy. He can throw his plateware as projectiles. He can also grab fighters with his ladle, put them into his pot and cook them, dealing them damage and producing food items in the process. Given that Kirby's Final Smash in Brawl was Cook Kirby, this can be seen as a reappearance of that move, though now on the character whom it originated from.
Chef Kawasaki also appears as a spirit. He is an ace-class support spirit who causes the host fighter to gain increased stats for a while after eating food. He is obtainable in World of Light.
He is not able to be summoned on the following stages: King of Fighters Stadium, Mute City SNES and Spirit Train.
Anime
- Main article: Chef Kawasaki (anime character)
Chef Kawasaki appears as a prominent character in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, where he is the town cook. While generally kind and obliging, he is usually portrayed as a very bad cook, with Kirby being the only resident of Cappy Town who likes his food. He does have many regular customers, however, as he runs the only restaurant in town.
In the English dub, Chef Kawasaki is portrayed with a lisp, substituting 's' sounds with 'th'.
Trivia
- Chef Kawasaki was created by a HAL Laboratory designer who loves motorcycles, so he is named after Kawasaki motorcycles.[1]
Gallery
Artwork from Template:KSS KFP
Sprite from Template:KSS KFP
Sprite from Samurai Kirby in Template:KSS KFP
Chef Kawasaki in Kirby Quest from Kirby Mass Attack
Chef Kawasaki's Figurine from Template:KatRC KatRP
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | コックカワサキ Kokku Kawasaki |
Cook Kawasaki
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Chinese | 厨师川崎 (chs) 廚師川崎 (cht) chú shī chuān qí |
Chef Kawasaki
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German | Koch Kawasaki | Cook Kawasaki |
Korean | 쿡 카와사키 Kuk Kawasaki |
Cook Kawasaki |
Spanish | Cocinero Kawasaki | Cook Kawasaki |
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