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{{about|the reoccurring fighting-oriented enemy|the shark enemy from [[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]|[[Joe]]}}
{{about|the reoccurring fighting-oriented enemy|the shark enemy from [[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]|[[Joe]]}}
{{quote|Heya, [[fighter]]! Go give 'em a knuckle sandwich for me!|'''Knuckle Joe''' about the [[Fighter]] [[Copy Ability]] in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
{{quote|Heya, fighter! Go give 'em a knuckle sandwich for me!|'''Knuckle Joe''' about the [[Fighter]] [[Copy Ability]] in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
'''Knuckle Joe''' is an [[enemy]] in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. Knuckle Joe appears as a humanoid figure with spiky blonde hair, a face closely resembling [[Kirby]]'s, a bandana around his head, and a pair of pointy ears. Knuckle Joe is a fairly notable character in the ''Kirby'' series, receiving a reoccurring character role in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' and appearing as an assist trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and subsequent ''Super Smash Bros.'' titles.
'''Knuckle Joe''' is an [[enemy]] in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. Knuckle Joe appears as a humanoid figure with spiky blonde hair, a face closely resembling [[Kirby]]'s, a bandana around his head, and a pair of pointy ears. Knuckle Joe is a fairly notable character in the ''Kirby'' series, receiving a reoccurring character role in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' and appearing as an assist trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and subsequent ''Super Smash Bros.'' titles.


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Knuckle Joe makes his debut as an enemy in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' as well as its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. Here, he attempts to harm Kirby by throwing punches and kicks at him. When inhaled, he grants Kirby the [[Fighter]] [[Copy Ability|ability]], and also acts as the [[Helper]] of said ability.
Knuckle Joe makes his debut as an enemy in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' as well as its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. Here, he attempts to harm Kirby by throwing punches and kicks at him. When inhaled, he grants Kirby the [[Fighter]] [[Copy Ability|ability]], and also acts as the [[Helper]] of said ability.


Knuckle Joe is also one of the participants of the Megaton Punch contest. He appears as Kirby's second opponent, after Kirby defeats [[Bandana Waddle Dee]].
Knuckle Joe is also one of the participants of the [[Megaton Punch]] contest. He appears as Kirby's second opponent, after Kirby defeats [[Bandana Waddle Dee]].


In the ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''-exclusive main game [[Helper to Hero]], Joe, apart from being playable, appears in the opening sequence and in the [[boss]] picture for [[Wham Bam Jewel]]. Since [[Waddle Dee]] appears on the file select screen and life counter, these two could be considered to be the "mascots" of helpers. Knuckle Joe also appears on a card in [[Kirby Card Swipe]].
In the ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''-exclusive main game [[Helper to Hero]], Joe, apart from being playable, appears in the opening sequence and in the [[boss]] picture for [[Wham Bam Jewel]]. Since [[Waddle Dee]] appears on the file select screen and life counter, these two could be considered to be the "mascots" of helpers. Knuckle Joe also appears on a card in [[Kirby Card Swipe]] and as a target in [[Kirby on the Draw]], with the target using his design from the anime.


====Locations====
Knuckle Joe can be found in the following places in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'':
Knuckle Joe can be found in the following places in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'':
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!Stage
!Appearance?
!Stage
!Appearance?
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|[[Green Greens]]
|{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 4|RoMK Chapter 4]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Float Islands]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 5|RoMK Chapter 5]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Bubbly Clouds]]
|{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 6|RoMK Chapter 6]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Mt. Dedede]]
|{{N}}
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 7|RoMK Chapter 7]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Peanut Plains]]
|{{N}}
|[[Floria]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Mallow Castle]]
|{{N}}
|[[Aquarius]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Cocoa Cave]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Skyhigh]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Candy Mountain]]
|{{N}}
|[[Hotbeat]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Trial Rooms|Trial Room 1]]
|{{N}}
|[[Cavius]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Trial Rooms|Trial Room 2]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mekkai]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Sub-Tree]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Halfmoon]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Crystal (area)|Crystal]]
|{{N}}
|[[???]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Old Tower]]
|{{N}}
|[[Purple Plants]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Garden]]
|{{N}}
|[[Illusion Islands]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 1|RoMK Chapter 1]]
|{{N}}
|[[Crash Clouds]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 2|RoMK Chapter 2]]
|{{N}}
|[[The Revenge]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 3|RoMK Chapter 3]]
|{{Y}}
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===''Kirby's Star Stacker'' for SNES===
===''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Super Famicom)===
In ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' for [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]], Knuckle Joe appears as the fourth opponent in the story mode. When Kirby and his [[Animal Friend]]s run into him, he punches them all away and challenges them to a fight over the piece of [[Mr. Star]] that fell into his possession.
In the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] version of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]'', Knuckle Joe appears as the fourth opponent in the story mode. When Kirby and his [[Animal Friend]]s run into him, he punches them all away and challenges them to a fight over the piece of [[Mr. Star]] that fell into his possession.


In Knuckle Joe's round, the boards start with the first four rows solidly filled in and a small 3x2 stack placed on the left-hand side, with one pair of each Friend Block nestled in the formation. Knuckle Joe appears to prefer placing his blocks on the left or right sides of his board, only placing them in the middle columns whenever he can cause some stars to be stacked. He is capable of getting rather large combos this way, so Kirby will need to keep on his toes to stay ahead.
In Knuckle Joe's round, the boards start with the first four rows solidly filled in and a small 3x2 stack placed on the left-hand side, with one pair of each Friend Block nestled in the formation. Knuckle Joe appears to prefer placing his blocks on the left or right sides of his board, only placing them in the middle columns whenever he can cause some stars to be stacked. He is capable of getting rather large combos this way, so Kirby will need to keep on his toes to stay ahead.
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=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
Knuckle Joe reappears as an enemy that can be swallowed for the [[Fighter]] ability. He is fairly rare to encounter.
{{ImCap|image=File:KRtDLD Knuckle Joe screenshot.png|size=105px|align=right|caption=A Knuckle Joe from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''.|captionwidth=140px}}
====Locations====
Knuckle Joe reappears as an enemy that can be swallowed for the [[Fighter]] ability, not appearing until [[White Wafers - Stage 1]] and making sporadic appearances throughout. In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', he also reprises his role as a target in [[Kirby on the Draw]].
 
In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', Knuckle Joe can be found in the following levels and stages:
In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', Knuckle Joe can be found in the following levels and stages:
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!Stage
!Stage 1
!Stage 2
!Stage 3
!Stage 4
!Stage 5
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![[Cookie Country]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
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![[Raisin Ruins]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
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![[Onion Ocean]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[White Wafers]]
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
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![[Nutty Noon]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
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![[Egg Engines]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
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![[Dangerous Dinner]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|N/A
|}


===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
Knuckle Joe appears as he did in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
Knuckle Joe appears as he did in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
====Locations====
 
In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', Knuckle Joe can be found in the following levels and stages:
In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', Knuckle Joe can be found in the following levels and stages:
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!Stage
!Stage 1
!Stage 2
!Stage 3
!Stage 4
!Stage 5
!Stage 6 EX
!Stage 7 EX
!Stage 8 EX
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![[Fine Fields]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
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![[Lollipop Land]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|N/A
|-
![[Old Odyssey]]
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Wild World]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Endless Explosions]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Royal Road]]
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|}


===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Knuckle Joe appears largely unchanged from his previous appearance.
Knuckle Joe appears largely unchanged from his previous appearance.
====Locations====
 
In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Knuckle Joe can be found in the following levels and stages:
In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Knuckle Joe can be found in the following levels and stages:
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!Stage
!Stage 1
!Stage 2
!Stage 3
!Stage 4
!Stage 5
!Stage 6 EX
!Stage 7 EX
!Stage 8 EX
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![[Patched Plains]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
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![[Resolution Road]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
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![[Overload Ocean]]
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Gigabyte Grounds]]
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|N/A
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![[Rhythm Route]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Access Ark]]
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|}
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
Knuckle Joe can be seen in the audience in many of the battle modes. He also appears in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]], standing in front of the Training Room tent. If Kirby talks to him, Knuckle Joe will comment on the ability Kirby has equipped.
Knuckle Joe can be seen in the audience in many of the battle modes. He also appears in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]], standing in front of the Training Room tent. If Kirby talks to him, Knuckle Joe will comment on the ability Kirby has equipped. An alternate [[Costumes#Kirby Battle Royale|headgear]] for [[Fighter]] Kirby is also based on Knuckle Joe.


===''Kirby Star Allies''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
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Knuckle Joe appears in this title, and can be recruited as a [[Helper|Friend]]. As a Friend, he has all of [[Fighter]] Kirby's moves, and can also use the [[Friend Throw]]. His agility is also arguably greater than that of Fighter Kirby's, since he uses an [[Infinity Jump]] which he can act out of immediately with further attacks.
Knuckle Joe appears in this title, and can be recruited as a [[Helper|Friend]]. As a Friend, he has all of [[Fighter]] Kirby's moves, and can also use the [[Friend Throw]]. His agility is also arguably greater than that of Fighter Kirby's, since he uses an [[Infinity Jump]] which he can act out of immediately with further attacks.


====Locations====
In ''Kirby Star Allies'' Knuckle Joe can be found in the following levels and stages:
In ''Kirby Star Allies'' Knuckle Joe can be found in the following levels and stages:
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!Stage
!Appearance?
!Stage
!Appearance?
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|[[Green Gardens]]
|{{N}}
|[[Falluna Moon]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Donut Dome]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Misteen]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Honey Hill]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mareen Moon]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Fruity Forest]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Caverna]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Clash at Castle Dedede]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Grott Moon]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Extra Eclair]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Frostak]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Friendly Field]]
|{{N}}
|[[Blizzno Moon]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Reef Resort]]
|{{N}}
|[[Planet Towara]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Echo's Edge]]
|{{N}}
|[[Gabbel Moon]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Nature's Navel]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Star Lavadom]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Sacred Square]]
|{{N}}
|[[Sizzlai Moon]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Inside Islands]]
|{{N}}
|[[Jambandra Base]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Duplex Dream]]
|{{N}}
|[[The Divine Terminus]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Gatehouse Road]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet α]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Eastern Wall]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Extra Planet β]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Longview Corridor]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet γ]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Western Outer Wall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Extra Planet δ]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Inner Sanctum]]
|{{N}}
|[[Ability Planet]]
|{{Y}}
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|[[Heavenly Hall]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension I|Dimension I]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Sector A]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension II|Dimension II]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Sector B]]
|{{Y}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension III|Dimension III]]
|{{N}}
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|[[Sector C]]
|{{N}}
|[[Heroes in Another Dimension - Dimension IV|Dimension IV]]
|{{Y}}
|-
|[[Planet Earthfall]]
|{{Y}}
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|}
{{clear}}


===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
A [[Alternate costumes|Rare Hat]] for [[Fighter]] Kirby based on Knuckle Joe appears in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''.
A [[Costumes|Rare Hat]] for [[Fighter]] Kirby based on Knuckle Joe appears in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''.


===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
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===''Super Smash Bros. series''===
===''Super Smash Bros. series''===
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
While Knuckle Joe does not make a direct appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', he is indirectly mentioned in the description of the Fighter Kirby trophy. The description reads: "Kirby dons a warrior's headband and becomes a fierce fighter when he swallows an enemy skilled at physical attacks."
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
[[File:Brawl Knuckle Joe.png|thumb|right|100px|Artwork of Knuckle Joe from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
[[File:Brawl Knuckle Joe.png|thumb|right|100px|Artwork of Knuckle Joe from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
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==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-AnimeCharacter
{{Infobox-AnimeCharacter
|image=[[File:Knux.png|150px]]
|image=[[File:KRBaY Knuckle Joe artwork 2.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Knuckle Joe''' from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Knuckle Joe''' from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
|debut=[[Here Comes the Son]]
|debut=[[Here Comes the Son]]
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Knuckle Joe makes an appearance as a reoccurring character in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', first appearing in the episode [[Here Comes the Son]]. He is a young rogue fighter whose father was a [[Star Warrior]] slain during the great war against [[Night Mare Enterprises]] and its [[monster]] armies. Not knowing the true circumstances of his father's death beforehand, he believes a Star Warrior to be responsible for his death, and travels to [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]] with the help of N.M.E. to hunt down [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] and [[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]]. Meta Knight then reveals to Knuckle Joe the true story, but it takes a duel with Kirby for Knuckle Joe to truly come to understand this. After this point, Knuckle Joe becomes an ally to Kirby and Meta Knight, aiding them against some of the stronger monsters sent by N.M.E., most notably the titan [[Masher]].
Knuckle Joe makes an appearance as a reoccurring character in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', first appearing in the episode [[Here Comes the Son]]. He is a young rogue fighter whose father was a [[Star Warrior]] slain during the great war against [[Night Mare Enterprises]] and its [[monster]] armies. Not knowing the true circumstances of his father's death beforehand, he believes a Star Warrior to be responsible for his death, and travels to [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]] with the help of N.M.E. to hunt down [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] and [[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]]. Meta Knight then reveals to Knuckle Joe the true story, but it takes a duel with Kirby for Knuckle Joe to truly come to understand this. After this point, Knuckle Joe becomes an ally to Kirby and Meta Knight, aiding them against some of the stronger monsters sent by N.M.E., most notably the titan [[Masher]].


Knuckle Joe has a very similar physique and appearance to his video game incarnation, but he is portrayed with a different color palette in his first appearance (perhaps to reflect the [[Helper]] mechanic of ''Kirby Super Star''). His powers include using many of the attacks associated with the [[Fighter]] ability, but he also has the ability to fly and cast electric attacks. In Here Comes the Son, he momentarily transforms into a monstrous version of himself which uses needles to attack, thus granting Kirby the [[Needle]] ability to retaliate against him. This needle version of Knuckle Joe is unique to the anime.
Knuckle Joe has a very similar physique and appearance to his video game incarnation, but he is portrayed with a different color palette in his first appearance. This color palette is similar to one of his enemy color palettes in ''Kirby Super Star''. After this point, he is portrayed in his more familiar colors. His powers include using many of the attacks associated with the [[Fighter]] ability, but he also has the ability to fly and cast electric attacks. In Here Comes the Son, he momentarily transforms into a monstrous version of himself which uses needles to attack, thus granting Kirby the [[Needle]] ability to retaliate against him. This needle version of Knuckle Joe is unique to the anime.
 
In the English dub of ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', Knuckle Joe is portrayed with a stereotypical "Brooklyn" accent. In particular, he [[wikipedia:Rhoticity_in_English#Coil–curl_merger|pronounces "er" sounds as "oi"]], and this is most notable when he says Kirby's name.


===Filmography===
===Filmography===
{{construction|Gonna revisit this soon to add role details. This will not be split from the main page like the others. --[[User:Samwell|Samwell]] ([[User talk:Samwell|talk]]) 04:44, 17 December 2022 (UTC)}}
The following is a complete list of all of Knuckle Joe's appearances in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', along with other information regarding his role in each episode:
The following is a complete list of all of Knuckle Joe's appearances in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', along with other information regarding his role in each episode:


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|{{center|[[File:E19 Knuckle Joe.png|100px]]}}
|{{center|[[File:E19 Knuckle Joe.png|100px]]}}
|Primary character
|Primary character
|In this episode, Knuckle Joe arrives in Dream Land by hacking N.M.E.'s Monster Delivery System and teleporting in at Castle Dedede, hoping to find and defeat a certain Star Warrior. He causes a commotion at the castle in the process, but he eventually settles for a more methodical approach when King Dedede tells him that Kirby is the one he is looking for. Knuckle Joe antagonizes the various residents of [[Cappy Town]] demanding to know where Kirby is, while [[Tiff]] and company try to hide Kirby in the countryside to protect him. However, Knuckle Joe does eventually find Kirby with the help of King Dedede and [[Escargoon]], and Knuckle Joe proceeds to pound Kirby into the dirt repeatedly, growing frustrated over Kirby's unwillingness to fight back. Eventually, Meta Knight steps in and reveals that he is the Star Warrior Knuckle Joe is looking for, and tells him about how the death of Knuckle Joe's father (the reason Joe is out for revenge in the first place) took place, and how it was ultimately [[eNeMeE]]'s doing.
Knuckle Joe is unable to accept Meta Knight's story, and soon grows enraged at the group's insistence that he is acting like a monster towards Kirby. After trying to best Kirby with his martial arts at first, his anger causes him to transform into a contorted version of himself who shoots needle projectiles at Kirby, and Kirby responds by inhaling these needles and gaining the [[Needle]] ability. Kirby then quickly defeats this monster version of Knuckle Joe by headbutting him with his needle cap, causing Joe to revert to his original self and then fall unconscious. When Joe awakes, he realizes what has been happening to him, and makes amends with Kirby and his friends, finally willing to accept Meta Knight's story. He leaves Dream Land the same way he entered, vowing to become a traveling monster hunter.
|''"I told ya...I'm not a monster."''
|''"I told ya...I'm not a monster."''
|
|Knuckle Joe sports an unusual purple color palette this episode. Subsequent episodes would show him in his familiar in-game colors.
|-
|-
|[[Monster Management]]
|[[Monster Management]]
|{{center|[[File:E40 Knuckle Joe.png|100px]]}}
|{{center|[[File:E40 Knuckle Joe.png|100px]]}}
|Primary character
|Primary character
|''"It took a long time to plan, but it was worth it! I'm a monster hunter now...and I wanted to bag one of the big ones! That meant goin' after [[Masher]]!"''
|In this episode, Knuckle Joe returns as a new employee of Night Mare Enterprises, having appeared to have betrayed the promise he made to Kirby and co. in his previous appearance. He is shown to have been responsible for unleashing a wave of small monsters on Dream Land, and soon announces that he will step into Dream Land himself to coordinate the monsters and weaken Kirby further. Once this step of the plan is underway, Knuckle Joe then requests that N.M.E. send in their most powerful monster [[Masher]] to finish the job, insisting that Kirby will be easy pickings. After a bit of persuasion, the Sales Guy agrees and sends Masher in.
 
Knuckle Joe and Masher then proceed to corner Kirby out in the wilds and pummel him nearly to death. However, right as Knuckle Joe goes in to seemingly deal the finishing blow, he instead prompts Kirby to swallow his Smash Punch, giving Kirby the Fighter ability and rejuvenating him. Knuckle Joe then reveals his true intentions and teams up with Kirby to destroy Masher, dealing a heavy blow to N.M.E. in the process. Once the dust is settled, Knuckle Joe once again thanks Kirby and co. for their help and departs from Dream Land.
|''"It took a long time to plan, but it was worth it! I'm a monster hunter now...and I wanted to bag one of the big ones! That meant goin' after Masher!"''
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|In this episode, Knuckle Joe is forced to escape to Dream Land from an unknown planet after being overwhelmed by N.M.E.'s monsters who had been sent to hunt him down. He arrived badly wounded in the night, and Tiff tries her best to help him recover. However, in the process, Knuckle Joe's locket (given to him by his father) is lost and then stolen by King Dedede and Escargoon, who find a data chip inside containing instructions on how to build a power-amplifying gauntlet. While Knuckle Joe is recuperating and telling Tiff about the [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|upgraded version of Masher]] N.M.E. has built, King Dedede and Escargoon get to work building the gauntlet, hoping to use its power for themselves. Soon Masher 2.0 arrives in Dream Land and starts tearing the countryside to shreds. Despite knowing that this upgraded version of Masher is nigh-unstoppable, and despite still being injured, Knuckle Joe is honor-bound to try and stop it, and Kirby goes to help.
Kirby and Knuckle Joe do their best against the monster, but they are making little progress. While this is happening, Kirby's friends manage to steal the power gauntlet and the locket back from King Dedede and Escargoon and deliver it to the battlefield, hoping it will help. After a few failed attempts with other power sources, Knuckle Joe realizes that the locket itself is the key to activating the gauntlet, so he and Kirby use it to launch a powerful laser pulse which overpowers Masher 2.0 and destroys it for good. While surveying the aftermath, Knuckle Joe notices the locket in the gauntlet dissipating, and realizes that it has served its purpose. He presumably leaves Dream Land again after the episode ends.
|''"You may be a good warrior...but you're a lousy driver."'' <small>(to [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] after he crashes the [[Warp Star]])</small>
|''"You may be a good warrior...but you're a lousy driver."'' <small>(to [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] after he crashes the [[Warp Star]])</small>
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|Tertiary character
|Tertiary character
|''"I took over a [[Destroya]] and was hopin' you'd let me join your party!"''
|In this episode, Knuckle Joe appears during the [[Halberd]]'s assault on [[eNeMeE's Fortress]], and uses a commandeered [[Destroya]] to swoop in and save the Halberd from being overwhelmed by the fortress's defenses. He is joined in this endeavor by [[Sirica]] and some senior Star Warriors in this effort. They continue to fend off eNeMeE's defenses while the Halberd penetrates the fortress' interior.
|''"I took over a Destroya and was hopin' you'd let me join your party!"''
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|Knuckle Joe continues his role from the previous episode. He warns the Halberd's strike force that some Destroyas slipped their blockade, and these eventually get in and destroy the Halberd, forcing the crew to find another way out. When it is eventually settled to plant explosives inside the fortress and set them to detonate, Knuckle Joe and his companions fly away from the fortress in their Destroyas while the Halberd crew escape via the Monster Delivery System. Knuckle Joe is last seen watching the fortress explode from afar.
|''"I hate to tell ya this, Meta Knight, but I got some bad news for ya! Three Destroyas got through. They're headed your way!"''
|''"I hate to tell ya this, Meta Knight, but I got some bad news for ya! Three Destroyas got through. They're headed your way!"''
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===Gallery===
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Knux.png|Initial artwork of Knuckle Joe with his color palette from "Here Comes the Son"
E19 Scene 19.png|Locket containing an image of baby Knuckle Joe
E19 Scene 19.png|Locket containing an image of baby Knuckle Joe
Needle Knuckle Joe.png|Needle Knuckle Joe
Needle Knuckle Joe.png|Needle Knuckle Joe
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E65 Scene 21.png|Fighter Kirby and Knuckle Joe work together to defeat [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]
E65 Scene 21.png|Fighter Kirby and Knuckle Joe work together to defeat [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]
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==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{Infobox-NovelCharacter
|title=Knuckle Joe
|image= [[File:V9 Knuckle Joe Illustration.png|150px]]
|caption= '''Knuckle Joe''', as he appears in ''[[Kirby Clash Team Unite!]]''
|first= ''[[Kirby Clash Team Unite!]]''
|last= ''[[Kirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪]]''
|role=Supporting character
|other=his video game counterpart
}}{{Incomplete|Missing coverage for most appearances, and general description.}}
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], Knuckle Joe is a resident of Dream Land.
===Volume appearances===
The following is a complete list of every appearance Knuckle Joe has made in the ''Kirby'' novel series, along with the role he plays and its details in the plot of each volume:
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|''[[Kirby Clash Team Unite!]]''
|[[File:V9 Knuckle Joe Illustration.png|100px]]
|Tertiary character
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|''[[Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!]]''
|[[File:V10 Illustration 11.png|100px]]
|Tertiary character
|In this volume, Knuckle Joe is one of the participants in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]], and he is beaten by the Kirby copies. Not realizing that they are copies, he thinks that [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] learned to duplicate himself. When he meets Kirby, he wants to start a fight with him. [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] explains to him the situation and Knuckle Joe drops his guard. At the fight between Kirby and [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]], Knuckle Joe wants to help and lets Kirby inhale him after he lost his Copy Ability. After being hit by Dedede, Kirby loses the Copy Ability and Knuckle Joe rolls out. Before Kirby can inhale him again, Dedede knocks Knuckle Joe out of the arena into the stands.
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|''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Universe is in Trouble?!]]''
|[[File:V12 Illustration 28.png|100px]]
|Tertiary character
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|''[[Kirby: Super Team Kirby's Big Battle!]]''
|[[File:V15 Knuckle Joe Illustration.png|100px]]
|Tertiary character
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|''[[Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi]]''
|[[File:V17 Knuckle Joe Illustration.png|100px]]
|Tertiary character
|In this volume, Knuckle Joe sees [[Beryl]] rampaging in Dream Land disguised as [[Meta Knight (novel character)|Meta Knight]], and is attacked when he confronts him. Knuckle Joe seeks out Kirby, asking the latter to protect them. He then offers himself to be inhaled so [[Fighter]] Kirby can fight back against the fake Meta Knight.
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|''[[Kirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!]]''
|[[File:V18 Knuckle Joe Illustration.png|100px]]
|Tertiary character
|In this volume, Knuckle Joe joins the staff of the Dedede Café. He works as a bouncer and a waiter.
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|''[[Kirby: The Mysterious Incident on the Pupupu Train?!]]''
|[[File:V21 Knuckle Joe Illustration.png|100px]]
|Tertiary character
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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KSS Knuckle Joe Artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
KSS Knuckle Joe Artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
KSS Knuckle Joe Sprite 2.png|Sprite from ''Kirby Super Star'' (As a helper)
KSS Knuckle Joe Sprite 2.png|Sprite from ''Kirby Super Star'' (as a helper)
KSSS Waddle Dee and Knuckle Joe artwork.png|Artwork of an injured Knuckle Joe being carried on a wheelbarrow by a [[Waddle Dee]], from the SNES version of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]''
KSSS Waddle Dee and Knuckle Joe artwork.png|Artwork of an injured Knuckle Joe being carried on a wheelbarrow by a [[Waddle Dee]], from the Super Famicom version of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]''
Kirby & Knuckle Joe.jpg|Artwork of Knuckle Joe and [[Kirby]] posing from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
Kirby & Knuckle Joe.jpg|Artwork of Knuckle Joe and [[Kirby]] posing from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
KRtDL Knuckle Joe.jpg|Knuckle Joe in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
KRtDL Knuckle Joe.jpg|Knuckle Joe in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
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|jaR=Nakkuru Jō
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|jaM=Knuckle Joe
|jaM=Knuckle Joe<br><small>His name likely derives from the eponymous character of ''[[wikipedia:Ashita no Joe|Tomorrow's Joe]]'', a very famous and influential boxing manga.</small>
|zhSimp=格斗家乔
|zhSimp=格斗家乔
|zhSimpR=gé dòu jiā qiáo
|zhSimpR=gé dòu jiā qiáo
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