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{{Infobox-AnimeCharacter | {{Infobox-AnimeCharacter | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:KRBaY Melman artwork.png|200px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption=Artwork of '''Melman''' from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' | ||
|debut=[[Kirby's Duel Role]] | |debut=[[Kirby's Duel Role]] | ||
|last=[[Cappy Town Down]] | |||
|role=Supporting character | |role=Supporting character | ||
|voice=Maddie Blaustein (English)<br>Nobuo Tobita (Japanese) | |voice=Maddie Blaustein (English)<br>Nobuo Tobita (Japanese) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Melman''' is a minor supporting character in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. He is | '''Melman''' is a minor supporting character in the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. He is the oldest [[Cappy (anime)|Cappy]] in [[Cappy Town]], and his advanced age is often commented on by other characters. As his name suggests, he is the mailman for Cappy Town, and is often seen in that role, delivering letters to other characters. He does not have a significant role in the series outside of the episode [[Born to Be Mild - Part II]], where it is revealed that he was once a legendary motorcyclist who went by the name '''Steppenwolf'''. In this role, he returns one last time to defeat [[Fang]] in the DDD Speedway race. | ||
He has | == Characteristics == | ||
Melman's main personality traits stem from his advanced age, and he spends much of his time complaining about the physical complications that result from this. He often has a slouched-over appearance, and his face is dominated by his extremely long beard and eyebrows which cover his eyes most of the time. He is somewhat cranky and aloof, but is regardless studious, determined, and a good Samaritan. He is also surprisingly durable for his age, as he often has to recover from being run over by people on the road, whether intentionally or not. | |||
In [[Born to Be Mild - Part II]], Melman is revealed to have once been a legendary biker named Steppenwolf. In this role, Melman shows off his incredible skill with a motorbike, being able to steer deftly around and jump over obstacles and parry attacks from the villainous biker [[Fang]]. Above all, Steppenwolf was known for his good deeds done in anonymity and his love of freedom that riding a motorcycle brings. | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
{{ | {{main|Melman/filmography}} | ||
Melman appears in a majority of episodes in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', though his role is usually incidental. For a full list of Melman's episode appearances along with details of his role in each one, see [[Melman/filmography|his filmography]] page. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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E68 Scene 17.png|Melman complains about the hundred "pork chops" he did not order. | E68 Scene 17.png|Melman complains about the hundred "pork chops" he did not order. | ||
E72 Scene 8.png|Melman receiving help sorting mail from some Waddle Dees | E72 Scene 8.png|Melman receiving help sorting mail from some Waddle Dees | ||
E80 Scene 5.png|Melman hitting on [[Hana]] and [[Buttercup]] after being rejuvenated by Pump-Up D | |||
E81 Scene 10.png|Melman accepting a letter from [[Buttercup]] | |||
E91 Scene 22.png|Melman as Steppenwolf | |||
E91 Scene 23.png|Steppenwolf stepping in to defeat Fang | |||
E91 Scene 34.png|Steppenwolf walking away from his wrecked bike | |||
KRBaY height character sheet 3.png|Animator sheet comparing heights of principal characters (Kirby alongside [[Cappy Town]] villagers and the [[Animal Friend]]s) | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
===Melman=== | |||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja=モソ | |ja=モソ | ||
|jaR=Moso | |||
|jaM=Moso | |jaM=Moso | ||
}} | |||
===Steppenwolf=== | |||
{{Names | |||
|ja=ステッペンウルフ | |||
|jaR=Suteppenurufu | |||
|jaM=Steppenwolf | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Navbox-Anime}} | {{Navbox-Anime}} | ||
[[Category:Anime Cappies]] | [[Category:Anime Cappies]] | ||
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Melman is a minor supporting character in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. He is the oldest Cappy in Cappy Town, and his advanced age is often commented on by other characters. As his name suggests, he is the mailman for Cappy Town, and is often seen in that role, delivering letters to other characters. He does not have a significant role in the series outside of the episode Born to Be Mild - Part II, where it is revealed that he was once a legendary motorcyclist who went by the name Steppenwolf. In this role, he returns one last time to defeat Fang in the DDD Speedway race.
Characteristics[edit]
Melman's main personality traits stem from his advanced age, and he spends much of his time complaining about the physical complications that result from this. He often has a slouched-over appearance, and his face is dominated by his extremely long beard and eyebrows which cover his eyes most of the time. He is somewhat cranky and aloof, but is regardless studious, determined, and a good Samaritan. He is also surprisingly durable for his age, as he often has to recover from being run over by people on the road, whether intentionally or not.
In Born to Be Mild - Part II, Melman is revealed to have once been a legendary biker named Steppenwolf. In this role, Melman shows off his incredible skill with a motorbike, being able to steer deftly around and jump over obstacles and parry attacks from the villainous biker Fang. Above all, Steppenwolf was known for his good deeds done in anonymity and his love of freedom that riding a motorcycle brings.
Filmography[edit]
- Main article: Melman/filmography
Melman appears in a majority of episodes in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, though his role is usually incidental. For a full list of Melman's episode appearances along with details of his role in each one, see his filmography page.
Gallery[edit]
Melman complains about the hundred "pork chops" he did not order.
Melman receiving help sorting mail from some Waddle Dees
Melman accepting a letter from Buttercup
Melman as Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf stepping in to defeat Fang
Steppenwolf walking away from his wrecked bike
Animator sheet comparing heights of principal characters (Kirby alongside Cappy Town villagers and the Animal Friends)
Names in other languages[edit]
Melman[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | モソ Moso |
Moso |
Steppenwolf[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ステッペンウルフ Suteppenurufu |
Steppenwolf |
