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Shadow Kirby battle jingle:
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"Kirby Fighters Deluxe":
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[[File:KFD title theme clip.mp3]]
Battle jingle:
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"History of Kirby Fighters":
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[[File:KF2 title theme Bouncing Boss Battle section clip.mp3]]
{{center|'''Single-Handed Mode'''}}
Single-Handed Mode:
[[File:KF2 Single-Handed Mode select theme clip.mp3]]
[[File:KF2 Single-Handed Mode select theme clip.mp3]]
Shadow Kirby battle jingle:
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|caption=30-second clips of '''"Bouncing Boss Battle"'''<br>from various ''Kirby'' games.
|caption=30-second clips of '''"Bouncing Boss Battle"''' from various ''Kirby'' games.
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (2014)
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (2014)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' </small>
|game=<small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' </small>
|composer=[[Hirokazu Ando]]
|composer=[[Hirokazu Ando]]
}}
}}
"'''Bouncing Boss Battle'''" is a musical piece composed by [[Hirokazu Ando]] and serves as the regular [[boss]] battle theme in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
"'''Bouncing Boss Battle'''" is a musical piece composed by [[Hirokazu Ando]] and serves as the regular [[boss]] battle theme in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.


==Composition==
==Composition==
"Bouncing Boss Battle" shares the melody of [[Floral Fields]]' second section which is one of the leitmotifs of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.
[[File:KTD Pyribbit battle 4.png|thumb|left|200px|Battling a bouncing boss.]]{{incomplete|Since the theme is the leitmotif of the final boss theme, the composition section requires more detail.}}
"Bouncing Boss Battle" shares the melody of the second section of "[[Floral Fields]]", which is one of the main leitmotifs of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.


In addition to electronic music, brass instrumentation and piano are featured in this theme.
In addition to electronic music, brass instrumentation and piano are featured in this theme.
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==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
"Bouncing Boss Battle" can be found as Track 15 in the game's [[Jukebox]].
Being the regular boss theme, "Bouncing Boss Battle" is used in the boss battles against [[Flowery Woods]], [[Paintra]], [[Kracko#Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Kracko]], [[Coily Rattler]], and [[Pyribbit]] in both Story Mode and [[Dededetour!]]. The song can be found as Track 15 in the game's [[Jukebox/Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Jukebox]].


As the regular boss theme, it's used in every boss battle at the end of Level 1 to 5 in Story Mode and [[Dededetour!]]:
An arrangement of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is also used in the sub-game [[Kirby Fighters]], as the battle transition theme for [[Shadow Kirby]] in the Single-Player campaign. This arrangement was also done by [[Hirokazu Ando]], and can be found as Track 52 in the Jukebox.
*[[Flowery Woods]]
*[[Paintra]]
*[[Kracko#Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Kracko]]
*[[Coily Rattler]]
*[[Pyribbit]]


However, the five bosses return for revenge in [[Royal Road]]. For their revenge battle, the theme ''[[Revenge of the Enemy]]'' is used instead.
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
A portion of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is remixed into the title screen theme of ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', itself titled "Kirby Fighters Deluxe",<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170722170429/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHiDu2jTTw Miiverse - イシダ's post (archive)]</ref> which plays at the same tempo as the original and is in B Minor. It also uses a phrase from "[[The World to Win]]" and shortly thereafter quotes "[[Revenge of the Enemy]]." This remix was done by Hirokazu Ando.<ref>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' [[Jukebox/Kirby: Planet Robobot|Jukebox]]</ref>


In [[The Arena]] and [[The True Arena]], [[Arena Showdown]] is used instead for those five bosses:
"Bouncing Boss Battle" is also remixed into the main battle transition theme for the Single-Player campaign, and additionally plays during the final phase of the fight against [[Team DDD]] in all modes besides Very Hard. Shadow Kirby's battle transition theme in the [[Kirby Fighters]] sub-game is also reused for the intro screen before fighting Kracko.
*''Triple Deluxe'''s orchestral remix for The Arena battle
*''Triple Deluxe'''s new heavy metal remix for The True Arena battle, resembling the original heavy metal version in The True Arena of ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.
 
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
A portion of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is remixed into the title screen theme of ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', itself titled "Kirby Fighters Deluxe",<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170722170429/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHiDu2jTTw Miiverse - イシダ's post (archive)]</ref> which plays at the same tempo as the original and is in B Minor. It also uses a phrase from "[[The World to Win]]". This theme is also remixed into the battle transition themes for the Single-Player campaign, and additionally plays during the final phase of the fight against [[Team DDD]] in all modes besides Very Hard.


===''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe''===
===''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe''===
In the [[Sub-Game]] upgrade spinoff ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'', "Bouncing Boss Battle" is remixed with a slower tempo to serve as the music for the fourth stage.
In the [[Sub-Game]] upgrade spinoff ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'', "Bouncing Boss Battle" is remixed with a slower tempo to serve as the music for the fourth stage. This arrangement was done by Hirokazu Ando.


===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
In [[The True Arena]], "Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is reused for Mid-Boss All-Stars 2.
In [[The True Arena]] in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', "Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is reused for Mid-Boss All-Stars 2. It can be found as Track 104 in the Jukebox.


===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
"Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is once again used for the Kirby clone ambush in the prologue to [[Dedede's Cake Royale]].
In ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', "Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is once again used for the Kirby clone ambush in the prologue to [[Dedede's Cake Royale]]. The song can be found in the music section of [[Jukebox#Kirby Battle Royale|Collection Lists]] with the title "Prologue 3".


===''Kirby Star Allies''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
The ''Drum Dash Deluxe'' version of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is reused for the [[Bonkers|Twin Bonkers]] [[Mid-Boss]] battle on [[Extra Planet β]]. It can be found as Track 99 in the [[Jukebox]] as of Version 4.0.0.
In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', the ''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe'' version of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is reused for the Twin [[Bonkers]] [[Mid-Boss]] battle on [[Extra Planet β]]. It can be found as Track 99 in the [[Jukebox]] as of Version 4.0.0.


The original version of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is reused for certain Ambush/Mid-Boss All-Stars battles on the Sizzling Threat, Infernal Crisis, Soul Melter and Soul Melter EX difficulties of [[The Ultimate Choice]]. It can be found as Track 201 in the [[Jukebox]] as of Version 4.0.0.
The original version of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is reused for certain Ambush/Mid-Boss All-Stars battles on the Sizzling Threat, Infernal Crisis, Soul Melter and Soul Melter EX difficulties of [[The Ultimate Choice]]. It can be found as Track 201 in the [[Jukebox]] as of Version 4.0.0.


===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
After beating [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]], a new menu theme becomes available for the game, named "History of Kirby Fighters"<ref>''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' Jukebox</ref>. As the name implies, this theme is a medley of the title themes from the first three Kirby Fighters games. This same remix, with an extended intro, is also the Secret Song for the [[Stage of the Partners]].
After beating [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]], a new menu theme becomes available for the game, named "History of Kirby Fighters"<ref name = "RtDLDX">''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' Jukebox</ref>. As the name implies, this theme is a medley of the title themes from the first three Kirby Fighters games. This same remix, with an extended intro, is also the Secret Song for the [[Stage of the Partners]]. This medley was arranged by Hirokazu Ando<ref name = "RtDLDX"/>.


"Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is remixed for the theme song of ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'''s [[Single-Handed Mode]]. Notably, it adds a new second section to the song featuring a faster, more frantic version of "[[Hypernova Inhale]]", just like in "The World to Win".
"Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is remixed for the theme song of ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''{{'}}s [[Single-Handed Mode]]. Notably, it adds a new second section to the song featuring a faster, more frantic version of "[[Hypernova Inhale]]", just like in "[[The World to Win]]". In the same mode, the original Single-Player battle transition theme from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' is also reused for most battle intro screens, while a new orchestral arrangement of [[Shadow Kirby]]'s battle transition theme from the original [[Kirby Fighters]] is also used prior to his battle on Easy, Normal and Hard difficulties in addition to chapter 4 of Story Mode.


===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
The "History of Kirby Fighters" arrangement from ''Kirby Fighters 2'' plays in the [[Tower of Mid-Bosses]] in [[Nutty Noon - Stage 5]] in Extra Mode if one takes the secret path.
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', the "History of Kirby Fighters" arrangement from ''Kirby Fighters 2'' plays in the [[Tower of Mid-Bosses]] in [[Nutty Noon - Stage 5]] in Extra Mode if one takes the secret path.
 
==Other appearances==
In the [[Past Adventures|Other Games/Past Adventures]] menu for ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'', ''Kirby Battle Royale'', ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', ''Kirby Fighters 2'', ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', "Kirby Fighters Deluxe" plays after selecting said game from the menu.


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==Names in other languages==
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Revision as of 18:11, 6 March 2024

Bouncing Boss Battle
30-second clips of "Bouncing Boss Battle" from various Kirby games.
Details
Debut appearance Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
Last appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other appearance(s) Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Kirby's Blowout Blast
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Super Kirby Clash
Kirby Fighters 2
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Composer(s) Hirokazu Ando
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"Bouncing Boss Battle" is a musical piece composed by Hirokazu Ando and serves as the regular boss battle theme in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Composition

Battling a bouncing boss.
This section is incomplete. You can help WiKirby by expanding it.
Since the theme is the leitmotif of the final boss theme, the composition section requires more detail.

"Bouncing Boss Battle" shares the melody of the second section of "Floral Fields", which is one of the main leitmotifs of Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

In addition to electronic music, brass instrumentation and piano are featured in this theme.

Game appearances

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Being the regular boss theme, "Bouncing Boss Battle" is used in the boss battles against Flowery Woods, Paintra, Kracko, Coily Rattler, and Pyribbit in both Story Mode and Dededetour!. The song can be found as Track 15 in the game's Jukebox.

An arrangement of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is also used in the sub-game Kirby Fighters, as the battle transition theme for Shadow Kirby in the Single-Player campaign. This arrangement was also done by Hirokazu Ando, and can be found as Track 52 in the Jukebox.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe

A portion of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is remixed into the title screen theme of Kirby Fighters Deluxe, itself titled "Kirby Fighters Deluxe",[1] which plays at the same tempo as the original and is in B Minor. It also uses a phrase from "The World to Win" and shortly thereafter quotes "Revenge of the Enemy." This remix was done by Hirokazu Ando.[2]

"Bouncing Boss Battle" is also remixed into the main battle transition theme for the Single-Player campaign, and additionally plays during the final phase of the fight against Team DDD in all modes besides Very Hard. Shadow Kirby's battle transition theme in the Kirby Fighters sub-game is also reused for the intro screen before fighting Kracko.

Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe

In the Sub-Game upgrade spinoff Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe, "Bouncing Boss Battle" is remixed with a slower tempo to serve as the music for the fourth stage. This arrangement was done by Hirokazu Ando.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

In The True Arena in Kirby: Planet Robobot, "Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is reused for Mid-Boss All-Stars 2. It can be found as Track 104 in the Jukebox.

Kirby Battle Royale

In Kirby Battle Royale, "Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is once again used for the Kirby clone ambush in the prologue to Dedede's Cake Royale. The song can be found in the music section of Collection Lists with the title "Prologue 3".

Kirby Star Allies

In Kirby Star Allies, the Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe version of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is reused for the Twin Bonkers Mid-Boss battle on Extra Planet β. It can be found as Track 99 in the Jukebox as of Version 4.0.0.

The original version of "Bouncing Boss Battle" is reused for certain Ambush/Mid-Boss All-Stars battles on the Sizzling Threat, Infernal Crisis, Soul Melter and Soul Melter EX difficulties of The Ultimate Choice. It can be found as Track 201 in the Jukebox as of Version 4.0.0.

Kirby Fighters 2

After beating Story Mode: The Destined Rivals, a new menu theme becomes available for the game, named "History of Kirby Fighters"[3]. As the name implies, this theme is a medley of the title themes from the first three Kirby Fighters games. This same remix, with an extended intro, is also the Secret Song for the Stage of the Partners. This medley was arranged by Hirokazu Ando[3].

"Kirby Fighters Deluxe" is remixed for the theme song of Kirby Fighters 2's Single-Handed Mode. Notably, it adds a new second section to the song featuring a faster, more frantic version of "Hypernova Inhale", just like in "The World to Win". In the same mode, the original Single-Player battle transition theme from Kirby Fighters Deluxe is also reused for most battle intro screens, while a new orchestral arrangement of Shadow Kirby's battle transition theme from the original Kirby Fighters is also used prior to his battle on Easy, Normal and Hard difficulties in addition to chapter 4 of Story Mode.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, the "History of Kirby Fighters" arrangement from Kirby Fighters 2 plays in the Tower of Mid-Bosses in Nutty Noon - Stage 5 in Extra Mode if one takes the secret path.

Other appearances

In the Other Games/Past Adventures menu for Kirby: Planet Robobot, Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, Kirby's Blowout Blast, Kirby Battle Royale, Super Kirby Clash, Kirby Fighters 2, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby's Dream Buffet and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, "Kirby Fighters Deluxe" plays after selecting said game from the menu.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese とびだせ!おく手前てまえへボスバトル
tobidase! okuhe temaehe bosu batoru
Bounce! Boss Battle Back and Forth
  • おく手前てまえ (back and forth) could be a reference to how bosses in Kirby: Triple Deluxe utilize the two-plane system to move back and forth in the stage.
French Bouncing Boss Battle -
German Bouncing Boss Battle -
Italian Bouncing Boss Battle -
Korean 안팎을 오가며 보스 배틀
anpakk-eul ogamyeo boseu baeteul
Boss Battle Back and Forth
Spanish Bouncing Boss Battle -


See also

References

  1. Miiverse - イシダ's post (archive)
  2. Kirby: Planet Robobot Jukebox
  3. 3.0 3.1 Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Jukebox