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'''Kabuki''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which appears in [[Kirby 3D]], a special episode of ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] obtains this ability when inhaling [[Lobzilla]]'s baby lobsters. When used, it first turns Kirby into a large humanoid figure dressed as a traditional [[wikipedia:kabuki|kabuki]] actor. After performing some poses, Kirby returns to his original form (though still dressed in similar clothing) and fires a laser beam which causes Lobzilla to explode. Kabuki Kirby is seen posing again at the end of the episode. | '''Kabuki''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which appears in [[Kirby 3D]], a special episode of ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] obtains this ability when inhaling [[Lobzilla]]'s baby lobsters. When used, it first turns Kirby into a large humanoid figure dressed as a traditional [[wikipedia:kabuki|kabuki]] actor. After performing some poses, Kirby returns to his original form (though still dressed in similar clothing) and fires a laser beam which causes Lobzilla to explode. Kabuki Kirby is seen posing again at the end of the episode. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
In human form, Kabuki Kirby appears as a humanoid male dressed in standard kabuki attire, with a hairpiece, white makeup, and an elaborate blue costume with gold accents. The figure carries a wooden staff with a blunt end. In his usual form, Kirby wears a similar, though simplified version of the same outfit which resembles a hood (much like [[Freeze]] Kirby) and retains the hairpiece and gold accents. | In human form, Kabuki Kirby appears as a humanoid male dressed in standard kabuki attire, with a hairpiece, white makeup, and an elaborate blue costume with gold accents. The figure carries a wooden staff with a blunt end. In his usual form, Kirby wears a similar, though simplified version of the same outfit which resembles a hood (much like [[Freeze]] Kirby) and retains the hairpiece and gold accents. The laser beam that Kabuki Kirby launches out appears to come from his forehead, and is a glowing red color. | ||
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[[File:KMA Kirby Quest Kabuki.png|thumb|150px|right|Kabuki Kirby makes quick work of the [[Galaxia]] using a laser beam.]] | |||
The Kabuki ability also appears, albeit as a cameo, in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' as one of [[Kirby]]'s Excellent attacks in the [[Kirby Quest]] [[Sub-Game]]. Kabuki Kirby reprises his laser attack, which deals 100 damage to all enemies on-screen, much like most Excellent attacks. When firing the laser beam, Kirby appears to do so from the end of his staff as opposed to his forehead in the anime. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== |
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Kabuki is a Copy Ability which appears in Kirby 3D, a special episode of Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. Kirby obtains this ability when inhaling Lobzilla's baby lobsters. When used, it first turns Kirby into a large humanoid figure dressed as a traditional kabuki actor. After performing some poses, Kirby returns to his original form (though still dressed in similar clothing) and fires a laser beam which causes Lobzilla to explode. Kabuki Kirby is seen posing again at the end of the episode.
Appearance
In human form, Kabuki Kirby appears as a humanoid male dressed in standard kabuki attire, with a hairpiece, white makeup, and an elaborate blue costume with gold accents. The figure carries a wooden staff with a blunt end. In his usual form, Kirby wears a similar, though simplified version of the same outfit which resembles a hood (much like Freeze Kirby) and retains the hairpiece and gold accents. The laser beam that Kabuki Kirby launches out appears to come from his forehead, and is a glowing red color.
Game appearances
![](https://cdn.wikirby.com/thumb/a/a1/KMA_Kirby_Quest_Kabuki.png/150px-KMA_Kirby_Quest_Kabuki.png)
The Kabuki ability also appears, albeit as a cameo, in Kirby Mass Attack as one of Kirby's Excellent attacks in the Kirby Quest Sub-Game. Kabuki Kirby reprises his laser attack, which deals 100 damage to all enemies on-screen, much like most Excellent attacks. When firing the laser beam, Kirby appears to do so from the end of his staff as opposed to his forehead in the anime.
Trivia
- The human form of Kabuki Kirby resembles Saitô Musashibô Benkei (西塔武蔵坊弁慶), a warrior monk from feudal Japan more popularly known as simply Benkei.
- Specifically, it is based on the version of Benkei as seen in the dance-drama Kanjinchô, as portrayed by kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizô V. Notably, the Ichikawa Ebizô family line of kabuki actors serves as the basis for Lobzilla's Japanese name.
Gallery
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Kabuki Kirby in human form.
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Kabuki Kirby in his true form upon the Warp Star.
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