Blade Knight (anime character)
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- This article is about the character in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. For the enemy from the video games, see Blade Knight.
Blade Knight (Blade for short) is a recurring supporting character in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. He is one of Meta Knight's apprentices, along with his companion Sword Knight.
In the 4Kids dub, Blade Knight is basically unintelligible when he speaks, perhaps due to the fact that he always wears a mask that completely covers his face. Sometimes, certain words can be heard from him, typically character names. In the original Japanese version, Blade Knight is capable of speaking clearly.
Personality
Blade Knight is characterized as a studious and loyal, yet somewhat inexperienced swordsman. Much like Sword Knight, Blade Knight takes his role as apprentice to Meta Knight as almost the only thing he is obliged to, and as such, does not engage with the other characters socially. Blade Knight often coordinates with Sword Knight while dealing with a monster or a task and the two seldom clash with each-other - as they have known each-other longer than they have any of the other cast members - but they also come across as largely interchangeable in personality, similar to Fololo & Falala.
In the episode Hour of the WolfWrath, Sword Knight and Blade Knight are revealed to have once been road-side bandits and attempted to rob Meta Knight once before he saved them from WolfWrath. It was this act that led them to swear loyalty to him. Because of this history and despite their loyalty, both Sword and Blade are somewhat temperamental and undisciplined, which sometimes leads them into trouble. However, they have permanently left their criminal pasts behind, and do not disturb the people of Cappy Town.
Filmography
The following is a complete list of all of Blade Knight's appearances in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, along with other information regarding his role in each episode:
(due to his muffled speech in the 4Kids dub, his quotes are derived from the Japanese version of the show)
| Blade Knight's appearances in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Image | Role | Selected quote | Notes |
| Kirby Comes to Cappy Town |  |
Secondary character | "That hut over there stinks!" | |
| Kirby's Duel Role |  |
Secondary character | "Just a little more, and Kirby would have understood the ultimate technique!" | |
| Dark and Stormy Knight |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | Appears in a flashback. |
| Un-Reality TV |  |
Tertiary character | "It's a strange coincidence." | |
| Curio's Curious Discovery |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| The Pillow Case |  |
Tertiary character | "Leave the rest to us now." | |
| Here Comes the Son |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| Dedede's Snow Job |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| Escargoon Rules |  |
Tertiary character | "They look exactly alike." | |
| Hour of the WolfWrath |  |
Primary character | "Our lord risked his life to save us." | This marks Blade Knight's first leading role in an episode. |
| Abusement Park |  |
Secondary character | "The cameras can't be used for now." | |
| The Kirby Derby - Part I |  |
Secondary character | "We should be able to repair it." | This is the first episode that reveals Sword and Blade's expert engineering skills. |
| The Kirby Derby - Part II |  |
Secondary character | "Such an underhanded thing?" | |
| A Novel Approach |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| Escar-Gone |  |
Secondary character | "We're sure of it." | |
| Monster Management |  |
Secondary character | "They're in perfect sync!" | |
| Prediction Predicament - Part II |  |
Tertiary character | "It may also be impossible to divert its path..." | |
| Sheepwrecked |  |
Tertiary character | "It doesn't realize that it's one of Nightmare's minions." | |
| Pink-Collar Blues |  |
Tertiary character | "This is the first time I've seen so many like this." | |
| Kirby Takes the Cake |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| Snack Attack - Part II |  |
Tertiary character | "He won't be defeated easily!" | |
| One Crazy Knight |  |
Secondary character | "We're going to repair that space ship." | |
| Dedede's Pet Threat |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| Crusade for the Blade |  |
Secondary character | "It doesn't appear to be any kind of meteorite as we thought." | |
| Mabel Turns the Tables |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| The Kirby Quiz |  |
Tertiary character | "That wicked Holy NightMare Co. is the sponsor... | |
| Masher 2.0 |  |
Secondary character | "Seems so. In that case, we'll have to be the pebbles that make it stumble!" | |
| The Chill Factor |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| Buccaneer Birdy |  |
Tertiary character | "We don't even need to give a hand?" | |
| Waddle While You Work |  |
Tertiary character | "No, this time..." | |
| Dedede's Raw Deal |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| A Trashy Tale |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| Cooking Up Trouble |  |
Secondary character | "We're sure to win." | |
| A Sunsational Puzzle |  |
Tertiary character | "Prepare for takeoff!" | |
| Born to Be Mild - Part I |  |
Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | |
| Born to Be Mild - Part II |  |
Tertiary character | "An analysis of the fuel composition." | |
| Hunger Struck |  |
Tertiary character | "We'll handle this." | |
| Air-Ride-in-Style - Part I |  |
Tertiary character | "This is different from usual." | |
| Cappy Town Down |  |
Secondary character | "We will investigate the location of Nightmare's Fortress at once." | |
| Combat Kirby |  |
Secondary character | "It must be a Demon Beast!" | |
| Fright to the Finish |  |
Secondary character | "It's set with an automatic defense system!" | |
Trivia
- In the Kirby Mass Attack Sub-Game Kirby Quest, one of the battles features Meta Knight with a Sword Knight and Blade Knight at his side. These two supporting knights are very likely meant to represent Sword and Blade from the anime.
- Blade Knight's Japanese voice actor is interestingly female.
Gallery
Screenshot of Sword Knight and Blade Knight from Kirby's Duel Role
Flashback scene where Sword and Blade are swearing loyalty to Meta Knight from Hour of the WolfWrath
- Anime Blade Knight action shot.png
Blade Knight in action, from Abusement Park
