Masher 2.0 (episode): Difference between revisions

'''Masher 2.0''' is the 65th episode of the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' series. In this episode, an injured [[Knuckle Joe]] returns to [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]], seeking assistance after barely surviving a battle [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]. After recovering from his injures, Knuckle Joe returns for a rematch. He fails to even dent it. Luckily, [[Meta Knight (anime)|Meta Knight]] and the others arrive with a strength magnifying device, built by [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]] from a blueprint contained within a memory chip hidden inside Knuckle Joe's medallion. In the end, Knuckle Joe uses the device to destroy Masher 2.0 for good. Along with the help of [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]].

The episode begins on a distant planet as [[Knuckle Joe]] does battle with [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]] and a band of [[Monster|monsters]]. Knuckle Joe is able to fend off all but Masher 2.0, who overpowers him and forces him to retreat. Back in [[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]], [[Meta Knight (anime)|Meta Knight]], [[Tiff]], [[Tuff]], [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]], [[Sir Ebrum]] and [[Lady Like]] watch from their home-spaces as a terrible storm approaches. Later that night, the [[Night Mare Enterprises Teleporter]] activates itself and during their patrol, [[Sword Knight (anime)|Sword Knight]] and [[Blade Knight (anime)|Blade Knight]] notice this and decide to investigate, only to find Knuckle Joe unconscious and injured. While unconscious, Knuckle Joe dreams of giant spiked balls attempting to crush him from above. After seeing Kirby crushed, his father appears with his medallion as a spiked ball nears him from above. Knuckle Joe is startled and awakes from unconsciousness. Tiff and Kirby enter the room to see how he is feeling. Knuckle Joe attempts to leave, but Kirby does not allow him to. Knuckle Joe finally decides to relax. The action is short-lived though as he realizes that his medallion is missing.

Meanwhile, Meta Knight, Sword Knight and Blade Knight investigate the throne room for clues on Knuckle Joe's pursuer. While doing so, Tuff discovers Knuckle Joe's medallion, but before he is able to show it to Meta Knight, they are all interrupted by [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]]. King Dedede notices the medallion Tuff is holding and demands that he shows it to him. Tuff attempts to escape, but is quickly stopped by Escargoon who grabs the medallion. Escargoon discovers a memory chip hidden within it, and after they recognize the medallion, they decide to investigate it more deeply. Meta Knight then sends his apprentices to search the area for Knuckle Joe's pursuer. While he lies in bed, Knuckle Joe explains Masher 2.0's return to Tiff, he also reminds her of his [[Monster Management|past encounter]] with the giant menace. Knuckle Joe then makes up his mind to find his medallion, Meta Knight tries to intercept and persuade him to change his mind. In spite of this though, Knuckle Joe departs regardless.

Presumably, in the basement of [[Castle Dedede]]. Escargoon is hard at work researching the data on the memory chip. He uncovers a blueprint within it for a machine that magnifies the user's strength. King Dedede explains ways that the device could be used to Escargoon, and that he is to build it immediately. During their search, Sword Knight and Blade Knight encounter Masher 2.0, who seems uninterested in the knights. They attempt to strike it, but fail miserably. Knuckle Joe then enters the battle and Masher 2.0 readies its assault. Knuckle Joe dodges Masher 2.0 attacks and deals a blow to its visor, but Masher 2.0 quickly recovers from it. Tiff and Kirby arrive on the scene and Tiff calls for the [[Warp Star]]. Masher 2.0 prepares to crush Knuckle Joe, but Kirby swoops in and rescues him. Their flight is only brief though as Kirby smashes into a wall.

Back at the castle, Escargoon completes the glove-like device and explains to King Dedede that it will not work unless a gem is inserted into it. King Dedede then remembers where some are located. King Dedede pulls out Escargoon's secret stash of gems and states that he will use them for the machine. While walking down the halls, the gems and the device are stolen from them by Tuff, [[Lololo & Lalala (anime)|Fololo & Falala]]. Meta Knight pulls up in the [[Royal Racecar]] and the group speeds off towards the battle. Kirby and Knuckle Joe are struggling with Masher 2.0 until Meta Knight drives up and Tuff hands Knuckle Joe the device. Knuckle Joe fires his Smash Punch attack at Kirby who swallows it and becomes [[Fighter]] Kirby. Kirby then distracts Masher 2.0 while Knuckle Joe prepares the device with a gem. After it is prepared though, all of Knuckle Joe's attempts to fire with it fails.

Masher 2.0 then reveals its hidden ability of flight. It rises into the sky and fires a devastating beam that ravages the area. The group breaks free from the rock debris and soon realize that all the gems were destroyed. Tuff then gives Knuckle Joe his medallion that he reclaimed earlier. Knuckle Joe places it in the device and prepares himself as Masher 2.0 charges its beam once more. Knuckle Joe fires back and the beams meet. Knuckle Joe is knocked off his feet, but Kirby quickly jumps down and regains Knuckle Joe's stance. The beams struggle against each other until Masher 2.0 is overwhelmed and ultimately destroyed. Knuckle Joe's medallion fades away, and he explains that its power has now become his. The episode ends as Tiff happily rejoins them.

E65 Scene 9.png|Sword Knight and Blade Knight investigate the mysterious illumination in the crater.