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[[File:Kirby JP Twitter 30th Anniversary Icon.png|thumb|right|200px|The current icon for '''Kirby JP Twitter'''.]] | |||
The '''Kirby JP Twitter''' (known in shorthand as '''@Kirby_JP''', formerly known as the '''Kirby 25th Anniversary Twitter''') is the official [[wikipedia:Twitter|Twitter account]] for the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' franchise]] and is administered by [[HAL Laboratory]]. As implied by the name, the Twitter account is presented in the Japanese language, and no formal English equivalent exists. On the Kirby JP Twitter, announcements and posts of all sorts are made relating to the ''Kirby'' franchise, including "presentations" from in-universe characters, artwork produced to commemorate specific events, news relating to new releases, and links to [[merchandise]] and related [[Nintendo]] and [[HAL Laboratory]] ventures. The Kirby JP Twitter was initially established in November 2016, and made its first post on December 11th, 2016. It has since made more than 2000 posts and has garnered more than 240,000 followers. | |||
The feed was originally created to celebrate [[Kirby Anniversary#Kirby 25th Anniversary (2017)|Kirby's 25th anniversary]] along with [[Kirby Portal|a partner website]]. After the turn of the 26th anniversary, the feed and website were re-branded to remove the '25' motif, and have continued under general coverage of the ''Kirby'' franchise. | |||
The feed was originally created to celebrate [[Kirby Anniversary#Kirby 25th Anniversary (2017)|Kirby's 25th anniversary]] along with [[Kirby Portal|a partner website]]. After the turn of the 26th anniversary, the feed and website were re-branded to remove the '25' motif, and have continued under general coverage of the ''Kirby'' franchise | |||
==Content overview== | ==Content overview== | ||
[[File:Kirby JP Tweet Example.png|thumb|right|400px|An example of one of the tweets from the Kirby JP Twitter.]] | [[File:Kirby JP Tweet Example.png|thumb|right|400px|An example of one of the tweets from the Kirby JP Twitter.]] | ||
The Kirby JP Twitter is fairly broad in terms of what comprises its tweets. Tweets range from simple announcements and merchandise plugs made in the real world to special "presentations" made by in-universe characters to describe various aspects of the series. While tweet topics invariably involve the ''Kirby'' series, priority is often given to coverage of recently released titles. As such, since the initial creation of the feed, much of the contents relate to games recently out at the time, and characters representing | The Kirby JP Twitter is fairly broad in terms of what comprises its tweets. Tweets range from simple announcements and merchandise plugs made in the real world to special "presentations" made by in-universe characters to describe various aspects of the series. While tweet topics invariably involve the ''Kirby'' series, priority is often given to coverage of recently released titles. As such, since the initial creation of the feed, much of the contents relate to games recently out at the time, and characters representing the appropriate games are often called in to "present" the news for those titles: for example, [[Susie]] for ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', [[The Three Mage-Sisters]] for ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', and [[Magolor]] for ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''. When covering more general ''Kirby'' topics, the news is often "presented" by a quartet of [[Waddle Dee]]s referred to as the [[Channel PPP Crew]]. Naturally, due to [[Kirby]]'s own disposition, he is almost never picked as a presenter, and is often the subject being covered instead. | ||
One particular recurring feature | One particular recurring feature is the Dedede Directory (referred to in full as "King Dedede's Wisdom! Dededen Great Directory", translated from Japanese 「デデデ大王のひらけ!デデデン大名鑑」), a series of posts where [[King Dedede]] describes various characters from the ''Kirby'' series in his own words. These descriptions are formatted with an image portraying King Dedede standing next to a collage of artwork of the character he is describing, and often provide insights into each character's traits and background, particularly if they are an obscure minor character. | ||
Furthermore, whenever a special event takes place, or to celebrate a holiday, a commemorative piece of artwork is often created and posted to the Twitter feed. These illustrations are depicted in simple 2D vector style, and feature Kirby and other characters from the ''Kirby'' video game series in various situations. Often, these illustrations feature more obscure characters, enemies, and other objects. | Furthermore, whenever a special event takes place, or to celebrate a holiday, a commemorative piece of artwork is often created and posted to the Twitter feed. These illustrations are depicted in simple 2D vector style, and feature Kirby and other characters from the ''Kirby'' video game series in various situations. Often, these illustrations feature more obscure characters, enemies, and other objects. | ||
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===Commemorative illustrations=== | ===Commemorative illustrations=== | ||
To celebrate holidays or special events such as game releases, special artwork is posted to the account: | To celebrate holidays or special events such as game releases, special artwork is posted to the account: | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - 2016/ | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - 2016/2017]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - 2018]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - 2019]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - 2020]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - 2021 | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations - 2021]] | ||
===Game-based report series=== | ===Game-based report series=== | ||
During times when a new game is in the spotlight, there will be a special running report on the game's contents and related subjects. Often, one or more representative characters from that game will act as the "reporter" for each post: | During times when a new game is in the spotlight, there will be a special running report on the game's contents and related subjects. Often, one or more representative characters from that game will act as the "reporter" for each post: | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby: Planet Robobot]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby's Blowout Blast | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby Battle Royale | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby's Blowout Blast]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby Star Allies | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby Battle Royale]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby Star Allies]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Super Kirby Clash | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby Fighters 2 | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Super Kirby Clash]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby and the Forgotten Land | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby Fighters 2]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game | *[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Kirby and the Forgotten Land]] | ||
*[[List of Kirby JP Twitter game reports - Other]] | |||
===Other report series=== | ===Other report series=== | ||
A number of other report series have also appeared on the Twitter feed. These are as follows: | A number of other report series have also appeared on the Twitter feed. These are as follows: | ||
*[[Dedede Directory]] | *[[Dedede Directory]] | ||
**[[List of Dedede Directory posts - | **[[List of Dedede Directory posts - 2019]] | ||
**[[List of Dedede Directory posts - | **[[List of Dedede Directory posts - 2020]] | ||
**[[List of Dedede Directory posts - 2021 | **[[List of Dedede Directory posts - 2021]] | ||
**[[List of Dedede Directory posts - 2022]] | |||
*[[List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2016/2017]] | *[[List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2016/2017]] | ||
*[[List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2018]] | *[[List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2018]] | ||
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*[[List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2021]] | *[[List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2021]] | ||
*[[List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2022]] | *[[List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2022]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Kirby JP Twitter lists its birthday as April 27th, 1992. This date corresponds to the release of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' in Japan, and is often cited as [[Kirby]]'s birthday. | *The Kirby JP Twitter lists its birthday as April 27th, 1992. This date corresponds to the release of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' in Japan, and is often cited as [[Kirby]]'s birthday. | ||
*The account's commemorative illustrations are stated to have been drawn by [[Adeleine]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/963654170279661568 Post celebrating 100,000 followers, which says that Adeleine drew the post's celebratory illustration.]</ref> | *The account's commemorative illustrations are stated to have been drawn by [[Adeleine]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/963654170279661568 Post celebrating 100,000 followers, which says that Adeleine drew the post's celebratory illustration.]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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{{Main|:Category:Kirby JP Twitter screenshots}} | {{Main|:Category:Kirby JP Twitter screenshots}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Kirby JP Twitter Banner.jpg| | Kirby JP Twitter Banner.jpg|Kirby JP Twitter's banner | ||
Kirby JP Twitter Old Icon.jpg|Kirby JP Twitter's old icon before April 27, 2019 | Kirby JP Twitter Old Icon.jpg|Kirby JP Twitter's old icon before April 27, 2019 | ||
Kirby JP Twitter | Kirby JP Twitter Icon.png|Kirby JP Twitter's icon since April 27, 2019 | ||
Kirby JP Star Allies Banner.jpg| | Kirby JP Star Allies Banner.jpg|Kirby JP Twitter's banner around the time of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''{{'}} release | ||
Kirby JP Fighters 2 Banner.jpg| | Kirby JP Fighters 2 Banner.jpg|Kirby JP Twitter's banner around the time of ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''{{'}}s release | ||
Kirby JP Forgotten Land Banner.jpg| | Kirby JP Forgotten Land Banner.jpg|Kirby JP Twitter's banner around the time of ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''{{'}}s release | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP The Kirby JP Twitter feed] | *[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP The Kirby JP Twitter feed]. | ||
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[[Category:Kirby JP Twitter|*]] | [[Category:Kirby JP Twitter|*]] | ||
[[Category:News sources]] | [[Category:News sources]] |