Broom Hatter

Broom Hatter
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Artwork of Broom Hatter from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
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First game Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s) Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Pinball Land
Kirby's Dream Course
Kirby's Avalanche
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby's Block Ball
Kirby Super Star
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Kirby's Blowout Blast
Kirby Battle Royale
Copy Ability Cleaning (Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby Star Allies)
None (All other appearances)
Similar entities Keke, Gryll, Great Elder of the Magic Guild
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Watch out for this sweepin' machine.
— Description of Broom Hatter from the Kirby: Triple Deluxe website

Broom Hatter (alternatively spelt Broomhatter[1]) is a recurring enemy in the Kirby series. Since her debut in Kirby's Dream Land, she has continued to make constant appearances throughout most of the main series and several spin-offs. Broom Hatter typically does not provide any Copy Ability, but in Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby Star Allies, she gives Kirby the Cleaning ability.

CharacteristicsEdit

Broom Hatter's basic appearance is that of a short, yellow creature with no visible face, wearing a black, pointed hat (similar to that of a stereotypical witch) and brown shoes. She always carries a broom, which she usually uses for sweeping the ground. She is a relatively harmless and basic foe, whose behavior does not change much between games. She is often seen sweeping on the letter "L" in HAL Rooms.

Broom Hatter is described as an apprentice witch by her trophy in Super Smash Bros. For Wii U. She is frequently referred to with feminine pronouns, which can also be seen in that trophy description, along with blurbs from Play Nintendo. However, the Guest Star description for Kirby Star Allies instead uses masculine pronouns, though the Play Nintendo website for said game still refers to Broom Hatter as female.[2] For the purposes of this page, Broom Hatter is assumed to be female outside of specific references to "his" role in Kirby Star Allies the game.

Game appearancesEdit

Broom Hatter's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Dream Land Enemy
Kirby's Adventure Enemy
Kirby's Pinball Land Enemy
Kirby's Dream Course Enemy
Kirby's Avalanche Opponent
Kirby's Dream Land 2 Enemy
Kirby's Block Ball Enemy
Kirby Super Star Enemy
Kirby's Dream Land 3 Enemy In this game, Broom Hatter provides the Clean ability, instead of giving no Copy Ability.
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble Enemy
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Enemy As this is a remake of Kirby's Adventure, Broom Hatter's role doesn't change.
Kirby Air Ride Enemy
Kirby Super Star Ultra Enemy As this is a remake of Kirby Super Star, Broom Hatter's role doesn't change.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Enemy
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Enemy
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Cameo Appears in the intro, and as a collectible figurine.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Enemy
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe Cameo Appears in the background of the village after the first Ordeal is cleared.
Kirby's Blowout Blast Enemy
Kirby Battle Royale Cameo Appears in the audience in several battle modes.
Kirby Star Allies Enemy and playable character Broom Hatter provides the Cleaning ability in this game, and can be recruited as a Friend.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Trophy

Kirby's Dream LandEdit

 
Kirby encountering a Broom Hatter in Castle Lololo, in Kirby's Dream Land

  In Kirby's Dream Land, Broom Hatter behaves noticeably different from most of her later appearances. She walks left and right rather quickly while sweeping the ground with her broom and occasionally jumps. Kirby can defeat her using any of his standard attacks. Broom Hatter is not replaced by any other enemy in the Extra Game.

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream LandEdit

    Broom Hatter appears in Kirby's Adventure and its remake as a standard enemy who provides no Copy Ability. Broom Hatter typically sweeps back and forth along the ground, but may also be found standing completely still, doing nothing in particular.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Broom Hatter can be found in the following levels and stages:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby's Adventure & Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land  
Stage Vegetable Valley Ice Cream Island Butter Building Grape Garden Yogurt Yard Orange Ocean Rainbow Resort
Stage 1              
Stage 2              
Stage 3              *
Stage 4              
Stage 5 N/A            
Stage 6 N/A N/A          
*Appears only in Kirby's Adventure.

Kirby's Pinball LandEdit

In Kirby's Pinball Land, Broom Hatter appears in the bonus game on Wispy-Woods Land, appearing after Waddle Dee is defeated. She is worth 10000 points when collided with.

Kirby's Dream CourseEdit

  Broom Hatter, spelt Broomhatter in the manual,[1] appear as one of the four basic enemy types in Kirby's Dream Course, the others being Kabu, Waddle Dee and Squishy. Much like the latter three, Broomhatter does not move or possess any special abilities, simply waiting on the ground instead for Kirby to hit her and transform her into a Point Star.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Dream Course, Broomhatter can be found in the following courses:

Broomhatter locations in Kirby's Dream Course (Main Game) 
1P Mode
Course Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4 Course 5 Course 6 Course 7 Course 8
Hole 1                
Hole 2                
Hole 3                
Hole 4                
Hole 5                
Hole 6                
Hole 7                
Hole 8                
2P Mode
Course Whispy Woods Course Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright Course Kracko Course Gordo Course
Hole 1        
Hole 2        
Hole 3        
Hole 4        
Hole 5        
Hole 6        
Hole 7        
Hole 8        
Broomhatter locations in Kirby's Dream Course (Extra Game) 
1P Mode
Course Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4 Course 5 Course 6 Course 7 Course 8
Hole 1                
Hole 2                
Hole 3                
Hole 4                
Hole 5                
Hole 6                
Hole 7                
Hole 8                
2P Mode
Course Whispy Woods Course Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright Course Kracko Course Gordo Course
Hole 1        
Hole 2        
Hole 3        
Hole 4        
Hole 5        
Hole 6        
Hole 7        
Hole 8        

Kirby's AvalancheEdit

This pesky,[sic] little character will try to sweep you right off the path to the Dream Fountain Cup.
— Kirby's Avalanche Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 22

  Broom Hatter acts as the first opponent in Hard mode in Kirby's Avalanche. She starts the match by filling up her left and right-most columns with blobs. Her Puyo Puyo equivalent is Harpy.

Kirby's Dream Land 2Edit

 
Kine and Kirby approaching a Broom Hatter in Kirby's Dream Land 2.

  Broom Hatter returns as a common enemy in Kirby's Dream Land 2, behaving the same way she has in prior titles. She once again provides no Copy Ability.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Dream Land 2, Broom Hatter can be found in the following levels and stages:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby's Dream Land 2  
Stage Grass Land Big Forest Ripple Field Iceberg Red Canyon Cloudy Park Dark Castle
Stage 1              
Stage 2              
Stage 3              
Stage 4 N/A N/A N/A        
Stage 5 N/A N/A N/A N/A      
Stage 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A    
Stage 7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A  

Kirby's Block BallEdit

  Broom Hatter appears as a common enemy in Kirby's Block Ball, worth 300 points when defeated. She also drops a food item on defeat.

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star UltraEdit

    In Kirby Super Star and its enhanced remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Broom Hatter moves more slowly than in her original appearance and cannot jump, instead simply walking back and forth on a platform while cleaning. She periodically speeds up her movements a little and then slows down again in accordance with the sweeping motion of her broom.

In Kirby Super Star Ultra, Broom Hatter also appears on a card in Kirby Card Swipe.

LocationsEdit

Broom Hatter can be found in the following places in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby Super Star & Kirby Super Star Ultra  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Green Greens   RoMK Chapter 4  
Float Islands   RoMK Chapter 5  
Bubbly Clouds   RoMK Chapter 6  
Mt. Dedede   RoMK Chapter 7  
Peanut Plains   Floria  
Mallow Castle   Aquarius  
Cocoa Cave   Skyhigh  
Candy Mountain   Hotbeat  
Trial Room 1   Cavius  
Trial Room 2   Mekkai  
Sub-Tree   Halfmoon  
Crystal   ???  
Old Tower   Purple Plants  
Garden   Illusion Islands  
RoMK Chapter 1   Crash Clouds  
RoMK Chapter 2   The Revenge  
RoMK Chapter 3  

Kirby's Dream Land 3Edit

 
Kirby spotting a Broom Hatter in Kirby's Dream Land 3.

  In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Broom Hatter is first encountered in the fifth stage of Grass Land. Unlike in previous installments of the Kirby series, she yields a Copy Ability in this game—by inhaling and swallowing Broom Hatter, Kirby can acquire the Clean ability, which, in its basic form, allows him to use a broom very similar in appearance to that used by this enemy. Apart from this, her behavior remains mostly the same as in Kirby Super Star, although she moves slightly faster and covers a greater distance with each sweep.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Broom Hatter can be found in the following levels and stages:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby's Dream Land 3  
Stage Grass Land Ripple Field Sand Canyon Cloudy Park Iceberg
Stage 1          
Stage 2          
Stage 3          
Stage 4          
Stage 5          
Stage 6          

Kirby Tilt 'n' TumbleEdit

  Broom Hatter makes an appearance as an enemy in Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble. She is often found holding position or sweeping along back and forth and will hurt Kirby on contact. She can be easily defeated by flipping the Game Boy Color to turn her into a star piece.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, Broom Hatter can be found in the following levels and stages:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble  
Stage Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8
Stage 1                
Stage 2                
Stage 3                
Stage 4                

Kirby Air RideEdit

Broom Hatter appears as a neutral enemy in Kirby Air Ride, where she is regularly seen in Air Ride courses riding her broomstick through the air along the track. She typically tries to ignore the racers, but frequently finds herself as fodder for the Kirbys to inhale.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby Air Ride, Broom Hatter can be found in the following places:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby Air Ride  
Location Appearance? Location Appearance?
Fantasy Meadows   Beanstalk Park  
Celestial Valley   Machine Passage  
Sky Sands   Checker Knights  
Frozen Hillside   Kirby Melee 1  
Magma Flows   Kirby Melee 2  

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land DeluxeEdit

 
Some Broom Hatters sweeping Star Blocks in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Broom Hatter once again appears as a common enemy, appearing in the very first stage and in many other locations. She does not provide any Copy Abilities, and will simply sweep her broom across the ground where she patrols.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Broom Hatter can be found in the following levels and stages:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5
Cookie Country          
Raisin Ruins          
Onion Ocean         N/A
White Wafers          
Nutty Noon          
Egg Engines          
Dangerous Dinner       N/A N/A
Broom Hatter locations in Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Opening Stage   4-3  
1-1   4-4  
1-2   4-EX  
1-3   Sphere  
1-BOSS   Levitation  
2-1   Health  
2-2   Surge  
2-3   Bomb  
2-4   Upward  
2-BOSS   Needles  
3-1   Barrier  
3-2   Vanish  
3-3   Cannon  
3-4   Black Hole  
3-BOSS   Trickery  
4-1   Secret Stage  
4-2   Final Boss  

Kirby's Dream Collection Special EditionEdit

In Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, Broom Hatter appears in all of the classic titles except for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. She does not appear in New Challenge Stages.

Kirby: Triple DeluxeEdit

 
Screenshot of a Broom Hatter from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Broom Hatter returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, though she remains identical in form and function to her appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Broom Hatter can be found in the following levels and stages:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 EX Stage 7 EX Stage 8 EX
Fine Fields         N/A   N/A N/A
Lollipop Land         N/A   N/A N/A
Old Odyssey           N/A   N/A
Wild World           N/A   N/A
Endless Explosions           N/A   N/A
Royal Road           N/A    

Kirby and the Rainbow CurseEdit

 
Broom Hatter in the intro movie
Broom Hatter didn't see the strange light in the sky because of that big hat--and didn't even notice going from unfrozen to frozen and back again to unfrozen. Maybe it's better that way.
— Figurine description from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.

A Broom Hatter appears in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. She is seen in the intro along with Cappy and Waddle Doo, where she and the two have their color taken away when Claycia steals Popstar's colors.

While not appearing in the game's roster of enemies, Broom Hatter does make an appearance as a collectable Figurine.

Kirby: Planet RobobotEdit

 
A Broom Hatter can be spotted sweeping the carpet outside the casino in Kirby: Planet Robobot.

Broom Hatter returns again in Kirby: Planet Robobot, acting like in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby: Planet Robobot Broom Hatter can be found in the following levels and stages:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby: Planet Robobot  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 EX Stage 7 EX Stage 8 EX
Patched Plains         N/A   N/A N/A
Resolution Road         N/A   N/A N/A
Overload Ocean           N/A   N/A
Gigabyte Grounds           N/A   N/A
Rhythm Route           N/A   N/A
Access Ark           N/A    

Team Kirby Clash DeluxeEdit

Broom Hatter makes a cameo appearance in this game, sweeping the floor of the village in the background after the first Ordeal is passed.

Kirby's Blowout BlastEdit

Broom Hatter makes an appearance as an enemy in Kirby's Blowout Blast, where she can be seen sweeping the ground in some stages, and can be inhaled and spat at for points.

Kirby Battle RoyaleEdit

Broom Hatter does not appear as an enemy in Kirby Battle Royale, but she does appear in many of the battle modes as part of the audience.

Kirby Star AlliesEdit

 
Menu image of Broom Hatter from Kirby Star Allies
"I’ll clean the whole world!"
Dust here, dust there! Broom Hatter just can't stand so much mess. So he takes on the quest of a lifetime: to make the world spotless!

— Guest Star Broom Hatter Spring Cleaning Pause Screen description in Kirby Star Allies

Broom Hatter returns once again in Kirby Star Allies, where notably he is referred to using masculine pronouns. He now grants the Cleaning ability once again, and is the Friend for that ability. Once recruited, Broom Hatter can perform all of Cleaning Kirby's attacks, including the Animal Friend cameo ones.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby Star Allies, Broom Hatter can be found in the following levels and stages:

Broom Hatter locations in Kirby Star Allies  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Green Gardens   Falluna Moon  
Donut Dome   Planet Misteen  
Honey Hill   Mareen Moon  
Fruity Forest   Planet Caverna  
Clash at Castle Dedede   Grott Moon  
Extra Eclair   Planet Frostak  
Friendly Field   Blizzno Moon  
Reef Resort   Planet Towara  
Echo's Edge   Gabbel Moon  
Nature's Navel   Star Lavadom  
Sacred Square   Sizzlai Moon  
Inside Islands   Jambandra Base  
Duplex Dream   The Divine Terminus  
Gatehouse Road   Extra Planet α  
Eastern Wall   Extra Planet β  
Longview Corridor   Extra Planet γ  
Western Outer Wall   Extra Planet δ  
Inner Sanctum   Ability Planet  
Heavenly Hall   Dimension I  
Sector A   Dimension II  
Sector B   Dimension III  
Sector C   Dimension IV  
Planet Earthfall  

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy descriptionEdit

Image Description Appears In
  "Broom Hatter is an apprentice witch with the hat to match. She uses her trademark broom to fly through the-- Wait. No, she just sweeps the floor with it. Maybe she's just a bit of a clean freak. Or maybe she hasn't learned to fly yet. After all, she's only an apprentice. Except...in Kirby Air Ride, she DOES fly, so there goes that theory..." Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby Air Ride

In the Kirby novel seriesEdit

In the Kirby novel series, Broom Hatter appears in Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods! and in Kirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!. Their Dream Kingdom equivalent also appears in Kirby Clash Team Unite!.

In Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!, Broom Hatter lives with their friend Ringle in an ancient ruined building in Gloomy Woods. After "the master" of the place had disappeared, Broom Hatter and Ringle's past relatives obligated them to guard a sacred crystal kept in the ruins. Broom Hatter has the additional job of keeping the place clean. During the events of the book, Kirby enters the ruins and inhales Ringle to get the Bell ability. Broom Hatter then steps in to see what happened. They realize what happened to Ringle, and rushes at Kirby. Broom Hatter stops when Meta Knight tells them that Ringle is unharmed. Broom Hatter tells the group about their job at the ruins, but quickly goes quiet to avoid mentioning the Stardust Crystal. When Meta Knight reminds them about Ringle, they then begin to explain everything. They guide Kirby and the others into the ruins, telling them about how valuable the treasure is, and that rumors of the master still being there have scared thieves away from the ruins. Broom Hatter adds that their family has always been in charge of cleaning, so they would not be able to fight back against bandits. After Kirby releases Ringle, the group then finds that the treasure had been stolen by the Woodkeeper. Kirby sets out with Meta Knight and King Dedede to stop him. They succeed in the end, and the crystal is safely returned to Broom Hatter and Ringle.

In Kirby Clash Team Unite!, the Dream Kingdom equivalent of the normal Broom Hatter lives in Castle Village. They first appear in Chapter 7, when they are attacked by Miasmoros and barely makes it out alive, though heavily damaged. While Doctor Kirby heals their wounds, they inform the residents of Castle Village about their encounter, which causes them to doubt if the problem with monsters is really gone. Broom Hatter is not mentioned again in the story, though they are among the villagers who give some of their Gem Apples to Team Kirby in preparation for the team's return trip to the Empyrean.

Broom Hatter also makes a minor appearance in Kirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!. He joins the Dedede Café staff as a cleaner and a dishwasher.

GalleryEdit

Main article: Broom Hatter/gallery

Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ブルームハッター
Burūmu Hattā
Broom Hatter
Traditional Chinese 魔掃把
mó sào bǎ
Magic Broom
  • The character「魔」, while having many meanings, here means "magic" considering Broom Hatter's appearance of a witch
Simplified Chinese 魔扫把
mó sào bǎ
Dutch Broom Hatter -
French Chabalai From "chapeau" (hat) and "balai" (broom)
German Blitzi Blank From "blitzblank" (spotless)
Italian Maga Spazzolina Brush Sorceress
Korean 브룸 해터
Beurum Haeteo
Broom Hatter
European Portuguese Broom Hatter[3] -
Spanish Sombrescoba Portmanteau of "sombrero" (hat) and "escoba" (broom)


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