Editing Dimensional rift

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|image=[[File:KRtDLD_Cookie_Country_Stage_1_screenshot_05.png|400px]]
|caption=Kirby entering a dimensional rift in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|type=[[Device]]
|function=Transports Kirby to an interdimensional platforming segment set within [[Another Dimension]]
|found=Frequently in stages containing [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]]
|game=[[Dimensional rift#Game appearances|(click to navigate)]]
|similar=[[Warp Hole]]
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{{Quote|The lost Energy Spheres have created {{color|red|dimensional rifts}}. The Grand Doomer has {{color|red|emerged}} from one such rift!|'''VS Grand Doomer EX''' description from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''}}
Various star-shaped rifts called "'''dimensional rifts'''" appear throughout the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series, starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. Usually, these dimensional rifts connect to an eerie, alternate dimension known as [[Another Dimension]], and they can be summoned by various means. In the games that they appear in, they typically play a role to some varying degree, allowing Kirby and allies access to interdimensional segments and summoning enemies or bosses to challenge them.

This article does not account for similar-looking portals which do not appear to have any confirmed link to Another Dimension. Because of this, they are listed under [[Dimensional rift#Similar portals|this section]] instead.

==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
Dimensional rifts make their first appearance in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', and also appear in the [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|remake]]. In gameplay, these rifts are typically opened up by using a [[Super Ability]] to destroy a very large object near the end of the current stage. By simply touching a dimensional rift, Kirby will be automatically warped through it into an interdimensional segment set within [[Another Dimension]], losing his current Super Ability or [[Copy Ability]] in the process.

Eventually, after defeating a [[Sphere Doomer]] and collecting its [[Energy Sphere]]s, another dimensional rift will open at the end of the interdimensional stretch which will take Kirby back to the stage he was in, and the rift will close up afterwards. These rifts are colored blue in Story Mode, but gain a more reddish purple hue in [[Extra Mode]]. It is explained in Grand Doomer EX's flavor text that dimensional rifts are created by Energy Spheres, including an unseen one created by a Part Sphere containing the [[Lor Starcutter]]'s mast that draws forth [[Grand Doomer]].

Dimensional rifts also appear throughout cutscenes, with much rounder ones being created by the Lor Starcutter to travel to [[Planet Popstar]] and [[Halcandra]]. During his betrayal of Kirby and friends, [[Magolor]] under the effects of the [[Master Crown]] also creates a dimensional rift to escape into [[Another Dimension (level)|Another Dimension]] while everyone also pursues through the same rift with [[Landia#As an Ally|Landia]]'s help. They are also utilized by [[Traitor Magolor|Magolor]] and his [[Magolor (second form)|second form]] in various attacks, like summoning Para Doomers and ramming into Kirby while warping around the stage. A dimensional rift leading to Planet Popstar is also present throughout Magolor's boss battle, which draws near as the battle comes to a close.

In [[The True Arena]], dimensional rifts also appear to transport Kirby into the last five (six in ''Deluxe'') battles. Carryable items like the [[Maxim Tomato box]] cannot be carried into this rift, as they are knocked away from the holder even if the necessary height is achieved with a [[Step-'n-Jump]]. These rifts do not remove Kirby's current ability.

[[File:KRtDLD_Pyred_Dimension_2-BOSS_select_screenshot.png|thumb|200px|left|Magolor about to enter a dimensional rift leading to a boss stage in [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler]].]]
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', Super Ability-granting enemies are now summoned through smaller dimensional rifts instead of just appearing on screen. In [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler]], dimensional rifts are used as means of accessing various stages in the mode, entered in a similar fashion to [[Door|doors]]. Boss stages are represented by a sharper and larger rift, and bonus stages are represented with a similar rift modeled after a door with a round frame. Enemy ambushes at the end of most stages make use of smaller rifts to summon them into the stage. Lastly, all stages (with the exception of [[Ethereal Altar]]) also end with a bright-colored dimensional rift, and are still entered by touching them like in Story Mode.

The [[Crowned Doomer]] and the [[Master Crown#As a boss|Master Crown]] bosses also make use of dimensional rifts for some of their attacks. At the end of this mode, Magolor jumps into a big dimensional rift which eventually leads him into the [[Dream Kingdom]].

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===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
[[File:KPR Extra Credits picture 29.png|thumb|right|200px|Galacta Knight is sent back into Another Dimension in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.]]
In the [[Meta Knightmare Returns]] side mode in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', [[Star Dream]] uses a dimensional rift to summon [[Galacta Knight]]. Eventually, after he is defeated by [[Meta Knight]], Galacta Knight is resealed back into the crystal, and is sent back into another rift, concluding the adventure.

[[Galacta Knight]] has a very unique case of opening up an irregular-shaped rift to Another Dimension, by using the "Time-Border Great Slash Flash" attack. It creates a slash-shaped portal that blasts an interdimensional laser beam diagonally. Through this rift, one can rarely see the [[Lor Starcutter]] flying through.

===''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''===
Dimensional rifts are used as part of the entrance animations for [[Greater Doomer]] and [[Parallel Susie]] in ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''. These rifts appear much larger in scale to account for the size of these bosses, but otherwise they act the same. When Parallel Susie is defeated, she is also banished into another dimensional rift.

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA HiAD Altar 3 screenshot.png|thumb|right|200px|Two dimensional rifts await for Kirby to enter in [[Heroes in Another Dimension]].]]
In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', the dimensional rifts in [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] connect to four different dimensions set within [[Another Dimension]], however they are shown with a more particulate, void-like appearance. They mostly act the same as in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. Additionally, dimensional rifts are replicated in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star Magolor Best Friends Forever]] in the form of doors, which lead to unique grayscale segments replicating the interdimensional stretches from their game of origin.

===''Super Kirby Clash''===
In ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', [[Parallel Nightmare]] makes use of star-shaped rifts to summon [[King D-Mind]] and [[Aeon Hero]] in their respective battles. Notably, these share a similar appearance to the ones that appear in Heroes in Another Dimension and Guest Star ???? from ''Kirby Star Allies'', while still described as "dimensional rifts".<ref>{{cite|Team Kirby had cornered {{color|orange|Parallel Nightmare}}, but the villain used a dimensional rift to call the {{color|orange|ancient hero}} called "the most powerful in the galaxy.|Excerpt from the true ending narration text|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''}}</ref> [[Greater Doomer]] and [[Parallel Susie]] are still summoned via ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''-styled dimensional rifts, which are now given a more detailed, jagged-like appearance while retaining its shape. [[Pres. Parallel Susie]] is also summoned through such a rift as well.

[[Aeon Hero]] can also perform the "Time-Border Great Slash Flash" attack from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', which once again summons a slash-shaped dimensional rift to blast a laser diagonally. Through this rift, the [[Jamba Heart]] can rarely be seen floating about.

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==Similar portals==
[[File:KatFL Fecto Elfilis Fight screenshot 04.png|thumb|right|200px|Similar-looking star-shaped rifts are summoned by [[Fecto Elfilis]] in some of their attacks in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.]]
There are similar portals used throughout the series since ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' that have a similar or different shape but are either not confirmed to transport to Another Dimension, or just directly transport to and from completely different dimensions. This section does not account for tangible objects that also act as interdimensional gateways, such as the [[Black Mirror]].
*In many cutscenes in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', the [[Crystal Shard|crystal]] is shown to be able to create star-shaped portals similar to dimensional rifts, allowing Kirby and his friends to travel between planets.
*The [[Warp Hole]]s in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' allow Kirby to be transported through boss rematches in [[Royal Road]], while also acting as shortcuts throughout [[Floralia]] in the case of [[Taranza]] in Story Mode,<ref>{{Cite|And the fact that Kirby is unable to catch up with Taranza throughout the adventure is surely because Taranza is also taking advantage of these magical Warp Holes.|[[Shinya Kumazaki]], quoted by [[Satoshi Ishida]]|[https://web.archive.org/web/20170730215623/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHkJ_Ugy6g archived] [[Miiverse]] post regarding Royal Road}}</ref> and [[King Dedede]] in [[Dededetour!]]. They act similarly to dimensional rifts in gameplay, as they can be touched by Kirby or King Dedede to transport them to another section.
**Warp Holes also appear with a computer screen-like appearance in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', however they transport Kirby to a virtual dimension.
*[[Star Dream]] uses heart-shaped, bright-colored rifts to summon various attacks, when fought as the final boss in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''. These same rifts are also used to summon [[Dark Matter Clone]] and [[Sectonia Clone]] in [[Meta Knightmare Returns]].
*In the [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] side mode in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', [[Hyness]] appears to be summoning a dark portal, which draws forth Galacta Knight after the fake credits sequence rolls. Where this portal leads to is unknown.
*''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' features similar-looking star-shaped dimensional rifts that lead to the [[new world]], its various [[Treasure Road]]s, and [[Isolated Isles: Forgo Dreams|the isolated isles of Forgo Dreams]], but they are more ragged and sharp in appearance. These rifts are summoned by [[Fecto Elfilis]] and [[Elfilin]]. The large one in the intro cutscene of the game bears the greatest resemblance to the dimensional rifts associated with [[Another Dimension]], but it is unclear whether these are the same rifts.
*After [[Magolor Soul]] is defeated in [[The True Arena]] in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', he is sucked into a swirling star-shaped portal that resembles the one Magolor got sucked into at the start of Magolor Epilogue. Where it leads to is currently unknown.

==Trivia==
*A unique stage transition animation is used if Kirby enters a dimensional rift in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe|remake]]. In the former, everything around the rift turns white and swirls around, while in the latter, a purple swirl-shaped transition with stars is used.

==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
KRtDL GDC2023 Conceptual diagram.png|A conceptual diagram for [[Another Dimension]] from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', featuring a few dimensional rifts connecting Planet Popstar and Halcandra
KSA Twitter - Heroes in Another Dimension concept art image 1.jpg|Concept art from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' for [[Heroes in Another Dimension]], showcasing several dimensional rifts
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
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KRtDL Rift to Another Dimension screenshot.png|Kirby opens up a dimensional rift in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
TKCD Parallel Susie defeat.png|[[Parallel Susie]] is thrown back into another dimensional rift after her defeat in ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
KRtDLD Magolor boss fight screenshot 05.png|[[Traitor Magolor|Magolor]] summoning Para Doomers through a rift in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
KRtDLD Magolor second form boss fight screenshot 03.png|[[Magolor (second form)|Magolor]] making use of dimensional rifts to assist in ramming Kirby
KRtDLD Magolor Epilogue stage cleared screenshot.jpg|Results screen from [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler]], which shows the dimensional rift used to exit the stage.
KRtDLD Crowned Doomer battle screenshot 09.png|[[Crowned Doomer]] summoning a dimensional rift to bring forth [[Rampaging Doomers]]
KRtDLD Master Crown battle screenshot 07.png|The Master Crown using a giant dimensional rift to bring in a big [[Gem Apple]] bomb
KRtDLD Ethereal Altar escape screenshot.png|Magolor finally escapes from Another Dimension using a big dimensional rift
KRtDLD Epilogue Credits picture 21.png|Credits picture from Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, showing Magolor landing through the portal into the [[Dream Kingdom]]
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===Other===
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FK1 BH Dimensional rift.png|A dimensional rift in ''[[Find Kirby!!]]''
Kirbys 25th Anniversary artwork.png|Artwork for [[Kirby Anniversary|Kirby's 25th Anniversary]]
Kirbys 25th Anniversary artwork 2.png|Alternate artwork for Kirby's 25th Anniversary
KHC Capricorn Artwork.jpg|Artwork used for KIRBY Horoscope Collection merchandise series
Kirby Swing in Dream Land Kirby & Magolor Figure.jpg|"Kirby & Magolor" figure from the "Swing Kirby in Dream Land" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
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== Names in other languages ==
{{Construction|Find other names for dimensional rift in other languages other than Japanese and English, going by the Grand Doomer EX description in RtDL and RtDL Deluxe --{{User:EleCyon/sig}} 15:12, 19 August 2023 (UTC)}}
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|ja={{furi|異空間|いくうかん}}の{{furi|穴|あな}}<br>''ikūkan no ana''<br>{{furi|異空間|アナザーディメンション}}の{{furi|穴|あな}}<ref>{{cite|{{furi|続|つづ}}く ハイネスの{{furi|祈|いの}}りの えいきょうで、{{furi|様|さま}}ざまな{{furi|次元|じげん}}へ<br>{{furi|通|つう}}じる、{{furi|異空間|アナザーディメンション}}の {{furi|穴|あな}}が{{furi|開|ひら}}かれた。|Heroes in Another Dimension Japanese special page|''Kirby Star Allies''}}</ref>
|jaR=anazā dimenshon no ana
|jaM=Another Dimension Hole
|ptA=Vórtice dimensional<ref>{{cite|Ah não! As esferas de energia criaram vários {{color|red|vórtices dimensionais}}!|Grand Doomer EX Portuguese special page|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}</ref>
|ptAM=Dimensional vortex
|es=Vórtice dimensional<ref>{{cite|¡Vaya, las esferas de energía crearon varios {{color|red|vórtices dimensionales}}!|Grand Doomer EX Latin American Spanish special page|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|¡Hala, las esferas de energía han creado varios {{color|red|vórtices dimensionales}}!|Grand Doomer EX Castilian Spanish special page|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}</ref><br>Grieta dimensional<ref>{{cite|Arrinconaron al {{color|orange|Mago Pesadilla paralelo}}, pero el villano aprovechó una grieta dimensional e invocó al {{color|orange|héroe ancestral}}, el guerrero más poderoso de la galaxia.|Latin American Spanish ending narration|''Super Kirby Clash''}}</ref>
|esM=Dimensional vortex<br>Dimensional rift
|it=Squarcio dimensionale<ref>{{cite|Waaah! Le sfere di energia stanno aprendo nuovi {{color|red|squarci dimensionali}}!|Grand Doomer EX Italian special page|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}</ref>
|itM=Dimensional hole
|ko=이공간 구멍<ref>{{cite|세계에 {{color|red|흩어진 수많은}} 스피어의 에너지에 의해 여기저기 {{color|red|이공간 구멍}}이 생겨 버렸고... 그중 하나에서 그랜드 로퍼가 {{color|red|나타났어요!}}|VS Grand Doomer EX Korean Special Page|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''}}</ref>
|koR=igong-gan gumeong
|koM=Another Dimension Hole
|frE=Faille dimensionnelle<ref>{{cite|Mais alors que nos héros étaient parvenus à acculer {{color|orange|Cauchemar parallèle}}, le vil sorcier réussit à ouvrir une faille dimensionnelle et à s'en servir pour invoquer le {{color|orange|héros ancestral}}, réputé être le plus puissant guerrier de la galaxie.|European French ending narration|''Super Kirby Clash''}}</ref>
|frEM=Dimensional rift
}}

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