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{{Infobox-Copy Ability
{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:KTD Circus artwork.png|220px]]
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|power= Attacks with circus-themed moves; Fire-Hoop Jump and Fire Baton can light cannon [[fuse]]s and destroy [[Block#Ice Block|ice blocks]].
|power= Attacks with circus-themed moves; Fire-Hoop Jump and Fire Baton can light cannon [[fuse]]s and destroy [[Block#Ice Block|ice blocks]].
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (2014)
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (2014)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (2016)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (2022, reference)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
|similar=[[Fire]], [[Burning]], [[Hi-Jump]]
|similar=[[Fire]], [[Burning]], [[Hi-Jump]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|orange|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|orange|clown arts}} are no joke.|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' pause caption}}
{{Quote|Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|orange|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|orange|clown arts}} are no joke.|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' American English pause text}}
'''Circus''' is a [[Copy Ability]] that gives [[Kirby]] an odd hat that is made to look like a traditional "big-top" circus with a clown-like face on it. It can only be obtained from the [[Clown Acrobot]]. The ability gives Kirby several different weapons based around circus acts. These include throwing juggling pins, balancing on a ball, jumping on a trampoline, doing somersaults, jumping through a flaming hoop (this attack can destroy ice blocks), and creating balloon animals. These balloon animals form many things such as flowers, [[Meta Knight]], and even [[Nightmare|Nightmare's Power Orb]]. It was introduced in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', along with [[Beetle]], [[Bell]], [[Archer]], and [[Hypernova]], and, along with Archer, returned in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. This copy ability can also be obtained by scanning in a Mr. Game and Watch amiibo in ''Kirby Planet Robobot''.
'''Circus''' is a [[Copy Ability]] that gives [[Kirby]] an odd hat that is made to look like a traditional "big-top" circus with a clown-like face on it. It can only be obtained from the [[Clown Acrobot]]. The ability gives Kirby several different weapons based around circus acts. These include throwing juggling pins, balancing on a ball, jumping on a trampoline, doing somersaults, jumping through a flaming hoop (this attack can destroy ice blocks), and creating balloon animals. These balloon animals form many things such as flowers, [[Meta Knight]], and even [[Nightmare|Nightmare's Power Orb]]. It was introduced in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', along with [[Beetle]], [[Bell]], [[Archer]], and [[Hypernova]], and, along with Archer, returned in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. This copy ability can also be obtained by scanning in a Mr. Game and Watch amiibo in ''Kirby Planet Robobot''.


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|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and hold B}}
|{{center|Press and hold B}}
|Kirby makes a balloon that harms nearby enemies.
|Kirby inflates a balloon that quickly pops, damaging enemies around him.
|-
|-
|'''Baton'''
|'''Baton'''
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The Balloon Pop Art move creates a randomly-selected type of balloon.
The Balloon Pop Art move creates a randomly-selected type of balloon.
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{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|'''Balloon Pop Art forms'''
!colspan=7|'''Balloon Pop Art forms'''
|-
|-
!Form
!Form
!Name
!Description
!Description
!Form
!Form
!Name
!Description
!Description
|-
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 1.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 1.png]]}}
|'''ドッグ'''<br>''Dog''
|A blue balloon dog
|A blue balloon dog
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 4.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KTD Balloon Pop Art Meta Knight.png]]}}
|[[Meta Knight]] holding [[Galaxia]], [[Dark Meta Knight]] in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
|[[Meta Knight]]{{title}}
|Meta Knight holding [[Galaxia]]<br><small>(''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' exclusive)</small>
|-
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 2.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 2.png]]}}
|An orange flower with a yellow cent{{er}}
|Flower{{title}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 5.png]]}}
|An orange flower with a yellow center
|[[Nightmare]] in his Power Orb form
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 4.png]]}}
|'''ダークメタナイト'''<br>''[[Dark Meta Knight]]''
|Dark Meta Knight<br><small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' exclusive)</small>
|-
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 3.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 3.png]]}}
|'''ハート'''<br>''Heart''
|A large pink and red heart,<br> with two small red hearts beside it
|A large pink and red heart,<br> with two small red hearts beside it
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 5.png]]}}
|'''ナイトメア パワーオーブ'''<br>''[[Nightmare's Power Orb]]''
|Nightmare in his Power Orb form
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 7.png]]}}
|'''マホロア'''<br>''[[Magolor]]''
|Magolor. This is a very rare form.
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 6.png]]}}
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 6.png]]}}
|Inutamago{{title}}
|The [[HAL]] logo. This is a very rare form.
|The [[HAL]] logo. This is a very rare form.
|-
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 7.png]]}}
!colspan=6|Japanese names taken from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot Official Nintendo Guidebook''. English names and translations are unofficial.
|[[Magolor]]. This is a very rare form.
|colspan=2|
|}
|}


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The Circus ability returns in this title, along with its provider, [[Clown Acrobot]]. It is almost completely unchanged from its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''; the only major difference is that Balloon Pop Art's Meta Knight balloon is now a [[Dark Meta Knight]] balloon.
The Circus ability returns in this title, along with its provider, [[Clown Acrobot]]. It is almost completely unchanged from its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''; the only major difference is that Balloon Pop Art's Meta Knight balloon is now a [[Dark Meta Knight]] balloon.


== Profiles ==
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Circus Kirby appears on a [[Character Treat]], using his artwork from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. Circus does not appear in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' as an ability.
 
==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{Infobox-Novel Copy Ability
|image=[[File:V3 Illustration 26.png|200px]]
|caption=Kirby obtains the Circus ability in ''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]''
|firstvolume=''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]''
|compare=
|obtained=[[Clown Acrobot]]
|power=Attacking with various circus-like moves
}}
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], the Circus ability appears in ''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]'', where [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] obtains it from [[Clown Acrobot]]. Unlike most [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] in the novel series, Kirby makes use of many different moves he can do with Circus. Kirby uses Baton, Ball Balance, Somersault, Backsault, and Balloon Pop Art. The flower and dog balloon forms each make an appearance. The balloons are known to make an impact so big that it can make stone crack.
 
In ''Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!'', Kirby and co. end up in an underground room of an ancient temple, where they meet Clown Acrobot. He appears friendly at first, but then starts attacking them with his juggling balls. Kirby inhales him in retaliation, and gets the Circus ability. Batons appear in Kirby's hands, and he starts juggling them. Kirby is amazed at his new copy ability, and a ball appears under him as he taps his feet. As Kirby balances on it, [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] is amazed at Kirby's acrobatics, but [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] is unimpressed and thinks it's a silly ability. After doing multiple somersaults, Kirby decides to follow a mine cart track on his own while balancing on a ball.
 
After fleeing from a mine cart and subsequently falling off the track, Kirby and co. land in a large room. Here, [[Wham Bam Gaia]] appears. Wham Bam Gaia starts attacking, and a flower-shaped balloon appears in Kirby's hands when he waves them. This puzzles him at first, but when Kirby attacks Wham Bam Gaia's hand, the balloon causes a damaging explosion. This makes Kirby realize how powerful the Circus ability truly can be. Kirby continues to throw more balloons at his hand. After an intense battle, Kirby deals the finishing blow on Wham Bam Gaia with a puppy-shaped balloon. Once Kirby and co. return to the surface, Kirby drops his Circus ability to free Clown Acrobot who is happy to be back at the surface.
 
<gallery>
V3 Illustration 27.png|Kirby runs from the [[Cart|mine cart]] as it rapidly approaches.
V3 Illustration 28.png|[[Wham Bam Gaia]] appears.
V3 Illustration 29.png|Kirby deals the finishing blow on Wham Bam Gaia.
</gallery>
 
==Flavor text==
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!rowspan=1|Flavor text
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|[[File:TD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|orange|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|orange|clown arts}} are no joke.''
|'''American English:'''<br>''Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|orange|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|orange|clown arts}} are no joke.''<br>'''British English:'''<br>''Is this for real? You bet! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|orange|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|orange|clown arts}} are no joke.''
|-
|-
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Circus TD Pause Art.png|Pause menu art from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
Circus TD Pause Art.png|Pause screen artwork from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KTD Circus Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KTD Circus Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KTD Circus Kirby.png|Kirby with the Circus ability in ''Triple Deluxe''.
KTD Circus Kirby.png|Kirby with the Circus ability in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Circus Pause Screen.png|Pause subscreen for Circus Kirby from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Circus Pause Screen.png|Pause subscreen for Circus Kirby from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Main Credits picture 8.png|Credits picture of Circus Kirby performing next to a [[Spookstep]] from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KDB Circus Kirby character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
NBA Circus Kirby Download Play badge.png|Download Play badge from the ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' set in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''
Twitter commemorative - Kirby's Birthday 2020.jpg|Kirby's 28th anniversary illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring Circus Kirby
Twitter commemorative - Kirby's Birthday 2020 (alt).jpg|Black-and-white version of the Kirby's 28th anniversary illustration, for coloring
KPQ Circus Banner.jpg|Banner from the [[Kirby Personality Quiz]]
KPQ Circus Banner.jpg|Banner from the [[Kirby Personality Quiz]]
Starlight Theater Compact Mirrors.jpg|"Theater Compact Mirrors" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series
Starlight Theater Star Brilliant Glass Collection.jpg|"Star Brilliant Glass Collection" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series
Starlight Theater Towel Collection.jpg|"Towel Collection" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|ruM=Circus
|ruM=Circus
|pt=Circo
|ptM=Circus
|zhTrad=馬戲團
|zhTradR=mǎ xì tuán
|zhSimp=马戏团
|zhSimpR=mǎ xì tuán
|zhM=Circus
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[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in the Kirby novel series]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities with fiery properties]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities with fiery properties]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities which can light fuses]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities which can light fuses]]

Latest revision as of 21:48, 6 April 2024

Circus
KTD Circus artwork.png
Artwork of Circus Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
First game Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference)
Other game(s) Kirby: Planet Robobot
Usage type Unlimited use
Obtained from Clown Acrobot
amiibo (Planet Robobot): Mr. Game & Watch
Power(s) Attacks with circus-themed moves; Fire-Hoop Jump and Fire Baton can light cannon fuses and destroy ice blocks.
Similar to Fire, Burning, Hi-Jump
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Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
— Kirby: Triple Deluxe American English pause text

Circus is a Copy Ability that gives Kirby an odd hat that is made to look like a traditional "big-top" circus with a clown-like face on it. It can only be obtained from the Clown Acrobot. The ability gives Kirby several different weapons based around circus acts. These include throwing juggling pins, balancing on a ball, jumping on a trampoline, doing somersaults, jumping through a flaming hoop (this attack can destroy ice blocks), and creating balloon animals. These balloon animals form many things such as flowers, Meta Knight, and even Nightmare's Power Orb. It was introduced in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, along with Beetle, Bell, Archer, and Hypernova, and, along with Archer, returned in Kirby: Planet Robobot. This copy ability can also be obtained by scanning in a Mr. Game and Watch amiibo in Kirby Planet Robobot.

Moveset[edit]

Circus Kirby's Moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
while facing right  
Skill Image Button Execution Description
Somersault
KPR Somersault clip.png
B
Kirby does two short somersaults and backsaults back to where he started the attack, invincible in the process.
Backsault
KPR Backsault clip.png
B + ←
Kirby somersaults back once, invincible in the process.
Fire-Hoop Jump
KPR Fire-Hoop Jump clip.png
Dash + B
Kirby jumps through a flaming hoop getting set on fire, invincible in the process.
Ball Balance
KPR Ball Balance clip.png
↓ + B
Kirby balances on a spinning ball harming enemies that stay too close.
Similar to 'Hammer Twirl' and 'Parasol Twirl', Kirby is invincible during this attack.
Balloon Pop Art
KPR Balloon Pop Art clip.png
Press and hold B
Kirby inflates a balloon that quickly pops, damaging enemies around him.
Baton
KPR Baton clip.png
↑ + B
Kirby juggles 3 batons in the air while near useless against enemies on the same level as him. It is best with airborne enemies.
Fire Baton
KPR Fire Baton clip.png
↑ + B repeatedly
Kirby's batons catch fire, becoming more damaging and able to light cannon fuses and destroy ice blocks.
Trampoline
KPR Trampoline clip.png
↓, and then ↑ + B
Kirby jumps on a trampoline while spinning, invincible in the process. This is similar to Hi-Jump.
Acrobatics
KPR Acrobatics clip.png
During Trampoline, ↑ + B in midair
Kirby performs a second invincible trampoline jump in midair (for once only). The falling trampoline also hurts enemies.

Balloon Pop Art forms[edit]

The Balloon Pop Art move creates a randomly-selected type of balloon.

Balloon Pop Art forms
Form Name Description Form Name Description
KPR Balloon Pop Art 1.png
ドッグ
Dog
A blue balloon dog
KTD Balloon Pop Art Meta Knight.png
Meta Knight[conjectural title] Meta Knight holding Galaxia
(Kirby: Triple Deluxe exclusive)
KPR Balloon Pop Art 2.png
Flower[conjectural title] An orange flower with a yellow center
KPR Balloon Pop Art 4.png
ダークメタナイト
Dark Meta Knight
Dark Meta Knight
(Kirby: Planet Robobot exclusive)
KPR Balloon Pop Art 3.png
ハート
Heart
A large pink and red heart,
with two small red hearts beside it
KPR Balloon Pop Art 5.png
ナイトメア パワーオーブ
Nightmare's Power Orb
Nightmare in his Power Orb form
KPR Balloon Pop Art 7.png
マホロア
Magolor
Magolor. This is a very rare form.
KPR Balloon Pop Art 6.png
Inutamago[conjectural title] The HAL logo. This is a very rare form.
Japanese names taken from Kirby: Planet Robobot Official Nintendo Guidebook. English names and translations are unofficial.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Circus is a new acrobatic copy ability that enables Kirby to attack enemies with circus routines. His basic attacks, Somersault and Backsault, will hit enemies who are right in front or behind Kirby. There are trickier moves such as Fire-Hoop Jump, where Kirby attacks by jumping through a ring of fire, and Ball Balance, where he attacks by walking on a big ball. To enable the Circus ability, inhale a Clown Acrobot before you get too intrigued by its routine!
— Satoshi Ishida, Miiverse post on 05/28/2014 9:16 AM

Circus makes its debut in this game, and is provided by the enemy Clown Acrobot. The Circus ability has a large array of goofy clown-related moves, including juggling, diving through hoops, balancing on balls, and blowing balloon animals. This is one of the few abilities which causes Kirby to smile while using several of the moves. Some of the attacks create fire, which can be used to light fuses and break icy blocks, though these moves are impractical compared to more standard fire-based abilities.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

The Circus ability returns in this title, along with its provider, Clown Acrobot. It is almost completely unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe; the only major difference is that Balloon Pop Art's Meta Knight balloon is now a Dark Meta Knight balloon.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Circus Kirby appears on a Character Treat, using his artwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Circus does not appear in Kirby's Dream Buffet as an ability.

In the Kirby novel series[edit]

Circus
V3 Illustration 26.png
Kirby obtains the Circus ability in Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!
Details
First volume Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!
Obtained from Clown Acrobot
Power(s) Attacking with various circus-like moves
 This box: view  talk  edit 

In the Kirby novel series, the Circus ability appears in Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!, where Kirby obtains it from Clown Acrobot. Unlike most Copy Abilities in the novel series, Kirby makes use of many different moves he can do with Circus. Kirby uses Baton, Ball Balance, Somersault, Backsault, and Balloon Pop Art. The flower and dog balloon forms each make an appearance. The balloons are known to make an impact so big that it can make stone crack.

In Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!, Kirby and co. end up in an underground room of an ancient temple, where they meet Clown Acrobot. He appears friendly at first, but then starts attacking them with his juggling balls. Kirby inhales him in retaliation, and gets the Circus ability. Batons appear in Kirby's hands, and he starts juggling them. Kirby is amazed at his new copy ability, and a ball appears under him as he taps his feet. As Kirby balances on it, Waddle Dee is amazed at Kirby's acrobatics, but King Dedede is unimpressed and thinks it's a silly ability. After doing multiple somersaults, Kirby decides to follow a mine cart track on his own while balancing on a ball.

After fleeing from a mine cart and subsequently falling off the track, Kirby and co. land in a large room. Here, Wham Bam Gaia appears. Wham Bam Gaia starts attacking, and a flower-shaped balloon appears in Kirby's hands when he waves them. This puzzles him at first, but when Kirby attacks Wham Bam Gaia's hand, the balloon causes a damaging explosion. This makes Kirby realize how powerful the Circus ability truly can be. Kirby continues to throw more balloons at his hand. After an intense battle, Kirby deals the finishing blow on Wham Bam Gaia with a puppy-shaped balloon. Once Kirby and co. return to the surface, Kirby drops his Circus ability to free Clown Acrobot who is happy to be back at the surface.

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KTD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby: Triple Deluxe American English:
Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
British English:
Is this for real? You bet! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
KPR Box.png Kirby: Planet Robobot The citizens of Popstar live to be entertained. This Copy Ability is guaranteed to blow their socks off!

Gallery[edit]

Videos[edit]

Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Circus

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese サーカス
Sākasu
Circus
Traditional Chinese 馬戲團
mǎ xì tuán
Circus
Simplified Chinese 马戏团
mǎ xì tuán
Dutch Circus Circus
French Cirque Circus
German Zirkus Circus
Italian Circo Circus
Portuguese Circo Circus
Russian Цирк
Tsirk
Circus
Spanish Circo Circus