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|image=[[File:SSU Capsule J2.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:KSSU Capsule J2.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Capsule J2''' from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|caption=Artwork of '''Capsule J2''' from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.
|game1=''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' (2008)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' (2011)
|copy ability=[[Jet]]
|copy ability=[[Jet]]
|similar=[[Capsule J]], [[Capsule J3]]
|similar=[[Capsule J]], [[Capsule J3]]
}}
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[[File:Capsulej2SSU.png|left]]
[[File:KSSU Capsule J2 Sprite.png|left]]
'''Capsule J2''' is an enemy debuting in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', as a replacement for [[Capsule J]] from the original ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. With the exception of its head and facial area, it physically resembles the original Capsule J. However, its head is shaped like a jet's nose and it has a pair of high-powered rocket boosters. It also has a lower jaw-like extension and glowing red eyes.
'''Capsule J2''' is an [[enemy]] debuting in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', as a replacement for [[Capsule J]] from the original ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. With the exception of its head and facial area, it physically resembles the original Capsule J. However, its head is shaped like a jet's nose and it has a pair of high-powered rocket boosters. It also has a lower jaw-like extension and glowing red eyes.


==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
In {{KSSU}}, Capsule J2 fulfills the same role as the original Capsule J did in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and also attacks in exactly the same way. When it spots Kirby, it shoots towards him at high speeds and attempts to ram into him. It is notable for being the only enemy in the game to give Kirby the [[Jet]] [[Copy Ability]] when he inhales and swallows it.
In ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Capsule J2 fulfills the same role as the original Capsule J did in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and also attacks in exactly the same way. When it spots Kirby, it shoots towards him at high speeds and attempts to ram into him. It is notable for being the only enemy in the game to give Kirby the [[Jet]] [[Copy Ability]] when he inhales and swallows it.


Capsule J2 also appears as the [[helper]] of the Jet ability. As such, it is capable of performing the same attacks as Kirby when he has the Jet Copy Ability, which include blasting ahead with a powerful kick or shooting ahead at high speed and then releasing a burst of energy. Like the other helpers in the game, Capsule J2 is playable in the [[Helper to Hero]] stage.
Capsule J2 also appears as the [[helper]] of the Jet ability. As such, it is capable of performing the same attacks as Kirby when he has the Jet Copy Ability, which include blasting ahead with a powerful kick or shooting ahead at high speed and then releasing a burst of energy. Like the other helpers in the game, Capsule J2 is playable in the [[Helper to Hero]] stage.
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In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', Capsule J2 appears in [[Kirby Quest]]. Four of them are encountered in Stage 19 and one is encountered in Stage 22. They have 270 HP.
In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', Capsule J2 appears in [[Kirby Quest]]. Four of them are encountered in Stage 19 and one is encountered in Stage 22. They have 270 HP.


===Other===
==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
Capsule J2 does not appear in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. A similar enemy with updated appearance takes its place, called [[Capsule J3]].
[[File:V5 Capsule J2 Illustration.png|thumb|150px|Capsule J2, as he appears in ''[[Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!]]'']]
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], Capsule J2 appears in ''[[Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!]]'' as one of the race's many contestants. He is always grouped with the other racers, and does very little to stand out.
 
When the race is first starting up, Capsule J2 paces in front of the camera to make himself noticeable. Much later in the story, when [[Peperon]] jumps into a river to save [[Kizario]], [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] immediately calls for Capsule J2 to lend him his strength, and inhales him for the [[Jet]] ability. Kirby uses this ability to pull Peperon and Kizario out of the river to safety, and he frees Capsule J2 by dropping the ability afterward.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', the internal filename for Capsule J2 is "capsulej", suggesting that Capsule J2 may have replaced Capsule J late in development. Additionally, it appears that Capsule J2's sprites used Capsule J as a base, since the lower half of it resembles an edited version of the original sprite. In ''Kirby: Mass Attack'', its file specifies "j2".
*In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', the internal filename for Capsule J2 is <code>capsulej</code>, suggesting that Capsule J2 may have replaced Capsule J late in development. Additionally, it appears that Capsule J2's sprites used Capsule J as a base, since the lower half of it resembles an edited version of the original sprite. In ''Kirby: Mass Attack'', its file specifies <code>j2</code>.
*Capsule J2 is the only one of the "Capsule J" line of enemies to have appeared in more than one ''Kirby'' game.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KSSU Capsule J2 Helper sprite.png|Helper sprite from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Capsule J2 Helper to Hero sprite.png|[[Helper to Hero]] sprite from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Capsule J2 Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Kracko Helper to Hero Icon.png|[[Kracko]] Helper to Hero icon from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
Twitter commemorative - Sports Day.jpg|Sports Day illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]], featuring Capsule J2 cheering with pom poms in the background
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=カプセルJ2
|ja=カプセル{{furi|J2|ジェイツー}}
|jaR=Kapuseru Jē Tsū
|jaR=kapuseru jei tsū
|jaM=Capsule J2
|jaM=Capsule J2
|fr=Jetset 2.0
|frM=From Capsule J's French name, ''Jetset''
|de=Jetset 2.0
|de=Jetset 2.0
|deM=From Capsule J's German name, ''Jetset''}}
|deM=From Capsule J's German name, ''Jetset''
|it=Ultra Jet 2
|itM=From Capsule J's Italian name, ''Ultra Jet''
|ko=캡슐 J2
|koR=Kaepsyul J2
|koM=Capsule J2
|es=Jetset 2.0
|esM=From Capsule J's Spanish name, ''Jetset''
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:08, 10 April 2024

Capsule J2
KSSU Capsule J2.png
Artwork of Capsule J2 from Kirby Super Star Ultra.
Details
First game Kirby Super Star Ultra (2008)
Latest game Kirby Mass Attack (2011)
Copy Ability Jet
Similar entities Capsule J, Capsule J3
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KSSU Capsule J2 Sprite.png

Capsule J2 is an enemy debuting in Kirby Super Star Ultra, as a replacement for Capsule J from the original Kirby Super Star. With the exception of its head and facial area, it physically resembles the original Capsule J. However, its head is shaped like a jet's nose and it has a pair of high-powered rocket boosters. It also has a lower jaw-like extension and glowing red eyes.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

In Kirby Super Star Ultra, Capsule J2 fulfills the same role as the original Capsule J did in Kirby Super Star and also attacks in exactly the same way. When it spots Kirby, it shoots towards him at high speeds and attempts to ram into him. It is notable for being the only enemy in the game to give Kirby the Jet Copy Ability when he inhales and swallows it.

Capsule J2 also appears as the helper of the Jet ability. As such, it is capable of performing the same attacks as Kirby when he has the Jet Copy Ability, which include blasting ahead with a powerful kick or shooting ahead at high speed and then releasing a burst of energy. Like the other helpers in the game, Capsule J2 is playable in the Helper to Hero stage.

Locations[edit]

Capsule J2 can be found in the following places in Kirby Super Star Ultra:

Capsule J2 locations in Kirby Super Star Ultra  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Green Greens No RoMK Chapter 4 No
Float Islands No RoMK Chapter 5 Yes
Bubbly Clouds No RoMK Chapter 6 No
Mt. Dedede No RoMK Chapter 7 No
Peanut Plains No Floria No
Mallow Castle No Aquarius No
Cocoa Cave No Skyhigh Yes
Candy Mountain No Hotbeat No
Trial Room 1 No Cavius No
Trial Room 2 No Mekkai Yes
Sub-Tree No Halfmoon No
Crystal Yes ??? No
Old Tower Yes Purple Plants No
Garden Yes Illusion Islands No
RoMK Chapter 1 No Crash Clouds No
RoMK Chapter 2 No The Revenge Yes
RoMK Chapter 3 No

Kirby Mass Attack[edit]

In Kirby Mass Attack, Capsule J2 appears in Kirby Quest. Four of them are encountered in Stage 19 and one is encountered in Stage 22. They have 270 HP.

In the Kirby novel series[edit]

Capsule J2, as he appears in Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!

In the Kirby novel series, Capsule J2 appears in Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land! as one of the race's many contestants. He is always grouped with the other racers, and does very little to stand out.

When the race is first starting up, Capsule J2 paces in front of the camera to make himself noticeable. Much later in the story, when Peperon jumps into a river to save Kizario, Kirby immediately calls for Capsule J2 to lend him his strength, and inhales him for the Jet ability. Kirby uses this ability to pull Peperon and Kizario out of the river to safety, and he frees Capsule J2 by dropping the ability afterward.

Trivia[edit]

  • In Kirby Super Star Ultra, the internal filename for Capsule J2 is capsulej, suggesting that Capsule J2 may have replaced Capsule J late in development. Additionally, it appears that Capsule J2's sprites used Capsule J as a base, since the lower half of it resembles an edited version of the original sprite. In Kirby: Mass Attack, its file specifies j2.
  • Capsule J2 is the only one of the "Capsule J" line of enemies to have appeared in more than one Kirby game.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese カプセルJ2ジェイツー
kapuseru jei tsū
Capsule J2
French Jetset 2.0 From Capsule J's French name, Jetset
German Jetset 2.0 From Capsule J's German name, Jetset
Italian Ultra Jet 2 From Capsule J's Italian name, Ultra Jet
Korean 캡슐 J2
Kaepsyul J2
Capsule J2
Spanish Jetset 2.0 From Capsule J's Spanish name, Jetset