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|image=[[File:KDL Bubbly Clouds.png]]
|caption=
|caption=A portion of the intro cutscene for '''Bubbly Clouds''' in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
|level=4
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'''Bubbly Clouds''' is the fourth stage of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and the third stage in ''[[Spring Breeze]]'', in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|(Ultra)]]. The area is dominated by cloudtop landscapes, dotted with pillars and other structures. The boss of Bubbly Clouds is [[Kracko]].  
{{about|the stage in [[Kirby's Dream Land]] and [[Spring Breeze]] in [[Kirby Super Star]] and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]|the [[Battle Stage]] in the [[Kirby Fighters (series)|''Kirby Fighters'' games]]|[[Bubbly Clouds (Battle Stage)]]}}
'''Bubbly Clouds''' is the fourth stage of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and the third stage in [[Spring Breeze]], in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. The area is dominated by cloud-top landscapes, dotted with pillars, towers, and other structures. Due to its lofty locale, there are many [[bottomless pit]]s to reckon with. Later parts of the stage transition to a celestial backdrop, and near the end, a recurring secret involving entering the [[moon]] to reach a secret area with a long fall was introduced. This stage features [[Kracko Jr.]] as its [[Mid-Boss]] and [[Kracko]] proper as the boss.


==Cutscene==
==Game appearances==
Kirby falls into a cloud, and disappears from view. Shortly after, the cloud starts churning, then starts raining numerous different copies of Kirby, along with some large stars.
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
Bubbly Clouds serves as the fourth stage of ''Kirby's Dream Land'', and here is where the platforming starts to become very tricky, since [[bottomless pit]]s can be found everywhere and lots of flying enemies pollute the skies. This stage features several large spaces, some of which involve winding paths and others being quite vertical. It transitions from a daytime cloudscape into a floating palace set against a starry night sky, with the main dividing line being the fight against [[Kracko Jr.]] — [[Kracko]] proper is faced at the very end.


==Full Level Synopsis==
====Cutscene====
'''Section 1:''' The level begins on a cloud platform, with a bottomless pit to the left, and a continuing path to the right. A number of enemies come to meet Kirby as he jumps from cloud to cloud, being careful to avoid the additional bottomless pits along the way. There are also a number of invulnerable enemies to contend with here, who need to be avoided. The path zigs and zags across several clouds, which will really test Kirby's maneuvering skills up to this point. Inside a small cloud cave, a horde of [[Scarfy|Scarfies]] appear. While cute at first, if Kirby tries to inhale them, they will transform into terrible monsters and chase him down, then explode. It is best to either avoid them, or hit them with a star or air pellet projectile. The path eventually makes way to a solid stone walkway, where a [[Parasol (enemy)|Parasol]]-wielding [[Waddle Dee]] will float down to 'greet' our hero. He is followed by an entire battalion of Parasol-wielding enemies further down the path, including a suspended [[Shotzo]]. The door to the next section lies beyond them, in a gatehouse guarded by several flying foes.
Kirby falls into a cloud and disappears from view. Shortly after, the cloud starts churning, then starts raining numerous different copies of Kirby, along with some large stars.


'''Section 2:''' The door leads to an interior castle hall leading off to the right. A [[Sir Kibble]] appears on the path, who can throw boomerangs at Kirby to hurt him. The boomerangs cannot be swallowed, but the Kibble itself is not so immune. The path continues past more of these guys, along with some [[Waddle Doo]]s, and then past a hall of spikes which Kirby must be careful to avoid. From there, it leads outside to a walkway patrolled by [[Puffy|Puffies]] and other enemies. At the end of the walkway is a gap, which Kirby must jump to reach a door on a cloud at the other side.
====Room breakdown====
[[File:KDL Bubbly Clouds screenshot.png|thumb|Kirby floats on by the clouds.]]
Bubbly Clouds consists of ten distinct rooms, with two of them being optional side areas and two more being areas where Kirby fights the mid-boss and boss. Each room can be summarized as follows:


The first room is a long lateral path made of isolated cloud platforms and littered with various enemies, including [[Shotzo]]s, [[Scarfy|Scarfies]], and [[Parasol Waddle Dee]]s. Kirby will have to travel to the right by jumping over gaps and dealing with any enemies that get in his way in order to reach the door at the end of a long stone walkway.


'''Section 3:''' The door leads to a clouded pathway patrolled by several enemies. The path is lumpy and windy, and leads to a fork splitting to the left and right. The left path leads past a small pool into what appears to be a dead end. The right path leads upward past several more enemies, until the door to the next section can be found at the end between two columns.
The second room is an interior castle hall leading off to the right, guarded by boomerang-wielding foes and lined with [[spike]]s in places. From there, it leads outside to a walkway patrolled by different foes. The door can be found nestled in a cloud after the walkway ends.


{{spoilers}}
The third room is a long cloud tunnel which loops on itself from left to right while generally leading upward. Kirby will have to deel with [[Kookler]]s as he travels upward, and passes by a small pool of water before leading up to a door flanked by two pillars. By the water pool is a hidden door that leads to a big dark side area featuring a [[Mint Leaf]] and several other items on pillars to collect from enemies on patrol.
There is a secret door in this section that leads to a room with a [[Mint Leaf]] on a small platform. The path continues to the right across a large chasm, with pillars holding several recovery items and a [[1-Up]]. The door to the right leads to Section 4.


'''Section 4:''' The door leads to an interior room where [[Kracko Jr.]] must be fought. It fights by throwing bullets along the ground while swooping about in a fixed motion. It can them be harmed by swallowing and spitting back at it the Waddle Doo it creates. Hitting it three times will destroy it and cause a [[Warp Star]] to appear, which will take Kirby to the next section.
The fourth room is a small area where [[Kracko Jr.]] must be fought. Defeating him yields a [[Warp Star]] which takes Kirby for a ride into the stars above.


'''Section 5:''' After flying into the starry night sky, Kirby appears in the next section from a hole with water pouring out, and falls into a pool below. To the left is a Mint Leaf, and to the right, the path continues along a wide hall, which leads to a large Star Block barricade patrolled by [[Gordo]]s. A snack or two can be acquired inside this barricade if Kirby maneuvers correctly. From there, the path narrows into a winding hall, part of which is lined with spikes. A Scarfy guards the door to the next section.
The fifth room begins with Kirby emerging from a waterfall hole, and falling into a pool. To the left is a [[Mint Leaf]], and to the right, the path continues along a wide hall which leads to a large [[Star Block]] barricade patrolled by [[Gordo]]s and holding some snacks. From there, the path narrows into a winding hall, part of which is lined with spikes. A [[Scarfy]] guards the door.


'''Section 6:''' The door leads to a small courthouse, outside of which is a huge starry vista. From here, the path continues to the right, yielding a [[Superspicy Curry]], which Kirby can use to clear a long hall of Star Blocks ahead. Shooting stars fall from the sky here, as Kirby chugs along, careful not to fall into the holes in the floor along the way. The door to the next section can be found in a small room at the right end of the path.
The sixth room is a small courthouse overlooking a starry vista. Up ahead is a bowl of [[Superspicy Curry|Spicy Food]], which Kirby can use to clear a long hall of Star Blocks to reach the door.


'''Section 7:''' The door leads to a small platform hanging over a white void. The path continues upward into the night sky, past hanging platforms with enemies on them. Kirby will have to float upward and navigate past the projectiles that these enemies toss at him. The door to the next section can be found at the top, just under a crescent moon.
The seventh room begins on a small platform hanging over a [[bottomless pit]]. The path continues upward into the night sky, past hanging platforms with enemies on them. The door can be found at the top, just under a crescent moon. Entering this moon leads to a secret area where Kirby can fall a great distance and collect items along the way.


{{spoilers}}
The last room is where Kirby battles the boss [[Kracko]]. Once hit six times, Kracko explodes, leaving the fourth [[Sparkling Star]] for Kirby to collect and finish the stage.
There is another secret door, hidden inside the moon. Entering it leads to a room consisting of a long fall from the night sky, into the clouds, then to a platform at the bottom. Along the way, Kirby can collect three Maxim Tomatoes and two 1-Ups if he is agile enough. A door leading to Section 8 is at the bottom.


'''Section 8 (Boss: [[Kracko]]):''' The door leads to another interior room. Kracko Jr. appears, then morphs into [[Kracko]] proper, serving as the Boss of this stage. It attacks by shooting a rotating wave of beams, swooping across the stage, and spawning Waddle Doos. As before, swallowing the Waddle Doos and spitting them back are key to defeating this boss. Once hit six times, Kracko explodes, leaving the fourth [[Sparkling Stars|Sparkling Star]] for Kirby to collect, and finish the stage. From there, the final stage, [[Mt. Dedede]] begins.
====Enemies, Mid-Boss, and Boss====
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|[[Sir Kibble]]
|[[Boomer]]
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==Enemies==
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
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! width="133px" | '''Bosses'''
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{{col-begin}}
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*[[Bronto Burt]]
*[[Dizzy]]
*[[Gordo]]
*[[Kookler]]
*[[Parasol (enemy)|Parasol]]
*[[Puffy]]
{{col-break|width=50%}}
*[[Scarfy]]
*[[Shotzo]]
*[[Sir Kibble]]
*[[Waddle Dee]]
*[[Waddle Doo]]
{{col-end}}
|
{{col-begin}}
*[[Kracko Jr.]] (Mid-boss)
*[[Kracko]]
{{col-end}}
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!Sprite
!Name
|-
|align=center|[[File:KDL Kracko sprite.png]]
|[[Kracko]]
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====Map gallery====
<gallery>
KDL Bubbly Clouds Section 1 Map.png|Map of Room 1
KDL Bubbly Clouds Section 2 Map.png|Map of Room 2
KDL Bubbly Clouds Section 3 Map.png|Map of Room 3 (loops on itself)
KDL Bubbly Clouds Moon Area Map.png|Secret room from Room 3
KDL Bubbly Clouds Section 4 Map.png|Map of Room 4, where [[Kracko Jr.]] is fought
KDL Bubbly Clouds Section 5 Map.png|Map of Room 5
KDL Bubbly Clouds Section 6 Map.png|Map of Room 6
KDL Bubbly Clouds Section 7 Map.png|Map of Room 7
</gallery>


===''Kirby Super Star'' (Ultra)===
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
{| style="border: 3px solid #E47575; {{round}}; background: #F69D99" cellspacing="2"
{{Infobox-Super Star Stage
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|image=[[File:KSSU Bubbly Clouds intro.png]]
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|caption=Intro cutscene from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.
|- bgcolor="E47575"
|main_game=[[Spring Breeze]]
|
|boss=[[Kracko]]
{{col-begin}}
|midboss=[[Bonkers]], [[Kracko Jr.]]
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|previous=[[Float Islands#In Kirby Super Star (Ultra)|Float Islands]]
*[[Blade Knight]]
|next=[[Mt. Dedede#Kirby Super Star (Ultra)|Mt. Dedede]]
*[[Shotzo]]
|theme music=[[File:Bubbly Clouds KSS.oga]]<br>[[File:Bubbly Clouds KSSU.oga]]
*[[Bronto Burt]]
|theme title=Bubbly Clouds theme
*[[Scarfy]]
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*[[Sir Kibble]]
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*[[Waddle Doo]]
Bubbly Clouds is the third stage of [[Spring Breeze]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. It is a largely truncated version of the same level from ''Kirby's Dream Land'' and features different enemies and Copy Abilities, though it still preserves a certain lunar secret near the end.
*[[Simirror]]
 
*[[Waddle Dee]]
====Cutscene====
{{col-break|width=50%}}
The intro cutscene is slightly different between these games and ''Kirby's Dream Land''. In this version, Kirby starts sneezing while standing atop the clouds, causing stars to fall each time. On the second sneeze, one bops him on the head, causing him to tumble into the cloud. This cutscene plays out similarly to the intro cutscene for [[Castle Lololo]], which was cut from [[Spring Breeze]].
*[[Tookey]]
 
*[[Walky]]  
====Synopsis====
*[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]
The Spring Breeze version of Bubbly Clouds consists of eight rooms and has the same basic structure as the ''Kirby's Dream Land'' version, but the rooms themselves are for the most part shorter or otherwise changed. The main differences are as follows:
*[[Cappy]]
*The first room is much shorter and contains fewer enemies, with a few [[Blade Knight]]s patrolling the area and some food to find past the door.
*[[Lovely]]
*The second room features the same palace-style as the equivalent room in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', but is combined with the upward structure of the cloud tunnels in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' and made much simpler.
*[[Waddle Doo|Parasol Waddle Doo]]
*The third room features the same pillar style as the first hidden side area in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', but is much smaller. This leads to the fight with Kracko Jr.
*[[Rocky]]
*The fifth room, after Kracko Jr., is similar to its equivalent in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', but is smaller and removes the tight passages between the Star Block wall and the door.
{{col-end}}
*The sixth room from ''Kirby's Dream Land'' is completely absent from this version. Instead, Kirby is taken directly to the equivalent of the seventh room in ''Kirby's Dream Land''. Naturally, this room is not as tall and features different enemies.
|
*At the bottom of the secret room through the moon, Kirby fights the Mid-Boss [[Bonkers]].
{{col-begin}}
 
*[[Kracko Jr.]] (Mid-boss)
====Enemies, Mid-Bosses, and Boss====
*[[Kracko]]
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!Sprite (''KSS''/''KSSU'')
!Name
!Copy Ability
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|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Sword]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Scarfy sprite.png]] [[File:KSSU Scarfy Sprite.png]]
|[[Scarfy]]
|[[Crash]] (if [[Copy|scanned]])
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bronto Burt.png]] [[File:KSSU Bronto Burt Sprite.png]]
|[[Bronto Burt]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None
|align=center|[[File:KSS Shotzo.png]] [[File:KSSU Shotzo Sprite.png]]
|[[Shotzo]]
|N/A
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Cappy Cover.png]] [[File:KSSU Cappy Sprite.png]]
|[[Cappy]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None
|align=center|[[File:KSS Simirror.png]] [[File:KSSU Simirror Sprite.png]]
|[[Simirror]]
|[[Mirror]]
|-
|-
! width="400px"| '''Copy Abilities'''
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|- bgcolor="#E47575"
|[[Grizzo]]
|
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Sir Kibble.png]] [[File:KSSU Sir Kibble Sprite.png]]
{{col-break|width=50%}}
|[[Sir Kibble]]
*[[Beam]]
|[[Cutter]]
*[[Bomb]]
|-
*[[Cutter]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Lovely.png]] [[File:KSSU Lovely Sprite.png]]
*[[Mike]]
|[[Lovely]]
{{col-break|width=50%}}
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|N/A
*[[Mike]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Tookey.png]] [[File:KSSU Tookey Sprite.png]]
*[[Parasol (ability)|Parasol]]
|[[Tookey]]
*[[Stone]]
|None
*[[Sword]]
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Noddy.png]] [[File:KSSU Noddy Sprite.png]]
|[[Noddy]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Sleep]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Waddle Dee.png]] [[File:KSSU Waddle Dee Sprite.png]]
|[[Waddle Dee]]
|None
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Parasol.png]]
|[[Parasol (enemy)|Parasol]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Parasol]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Waddle Doo.png]] [[File:KSSU Waddle Doo Sprite.png]]
|[[Waddle Doo]]
|[[Beam]]
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Poppy Bros Jr Sprite.png]] [[File:KSSU Poppy Bros Jr Sprite.png]]
|[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|None or [[Bomb]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Walky.png]] [[File:KSSU Walky Sprite.png]]
|[[Walky]]
|[[Mike]]
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Rocky.png]] [[File:KSSU Rocky Sprite.png]]
|[[Rocky]]
|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 3px 1px 1px"|[[Stone]]
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!Sprite (''KSS''/''KSSU'')
!Name
!Copy Ability
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bonkers.png]] [[File:KSSU Bonkers Sprite.png]]
|[[Bonkers]]
|[[Hammer]]
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Kracko Jr.png]] [[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Sprite.png]]
|[[Kracko Jr.]]
|None
|}
</tab>
<tab name="Boss">
{| class="wikitable" width=25%
!Sprite (''KSS''/''KSSU'')
!Name
!Copy Ability
|-
|align=center|[[File:KSS Kracko Sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Kracko Sprite.png]]
|[[Kracko]]
|[[Beam]] (via Waddle Doos)
|}
</tab>
</tabs>
|}
|}


===Map Gallery===
====''Kirby Super Star'' gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kdl1-bubbly-clouds-room-1.png|Map of Section 1.
KSS Bubbly Clouds intro.png|Intro cutscene, in ''Kirby Super Star''
Kdl1-bubbly-clouds-room-2.png|Map of Section 2.
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 01.png|Spotting the Shotzo at the start
Kdl1-bubbly-clouds-room-3.png|Map of Section 3. (loops on itself)
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 02.png|Obtaining the Sword Ability
Kdl1-bubbly-clouds-room-3-secret.png|Side chamber in Section 3.
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 03.png|Passing by some bells on the way to the door
Kdl1-bubbly-clouds-room-4.png|Map of Section 4. [[Kracko Jr.]] is fought here.
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 04.png|Passing through a starry area
Kdl1-bubbly-clouds-room-5.png|Map of Section 5.
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 05.png|Battle with Kracko Jr.
Kdl1-bubbly-clouds-room-6.png|Map of Section 6.
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 06.png|Riding a Warp Star through the clouds
Kdl1-bubbly-clouds-room-7.png|Map of Section 7.
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 07.png|Breaking through a thick Star Block formation
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 08.png|Grabbing a Maxim Tomato above a chasm
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 09.png|Heading through the doorway tucked in the tight passage
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 10.png|Kirby will need to head up from here.
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 11.png|Jumping through floating stone structures
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 12.png|Reaching the door to the boss encounter...
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 13.png|...or Kirby can enter the moon
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 14.png|Optional battle with Bonkers
KSS Bubbly Clouds screenshot 15.png|Contending with the cycloptic stormcloud himself in the cloud palace
</gallery>


====''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' gallery====
<gallery>
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 1.png|Kirby and Chilly about to enter a door
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 2.png|Kirby and Chilly about to enter a door, again
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 3.png|Kirby and Chilly in a starry room
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 4.png|The battle with Kracko Jr.
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 5.png|Kirby and Chilly on a Warp Star, progressing to the next area
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 6.png|Mike Kirby screams through his megaphone
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 7.png|Mike Kirby sings in midair
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 8.png|Mike Kirby shouts "Chesto!" in the cloudy, starry sky
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 9.png|Kirby and Simirror find a secret moon door
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 10.png|Kirby and Simirror fall in a starry sky
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 11.png|The optional battle with Bonkers
KSSU Bubbly Clouds screenshot 12.png|The battle with Kracko
KSSU-map-1-3.png|Stage map
</gallery>


</gallery>
== References in later games ==
The following are direct references to Bubbly Clouds in later ''Kirby'' games:
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Rainbow Resort Stage 6 screenshot 09.png|thumb|200px|Screenshot from Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort in ''Kirby's Adventure'', featuring an area reminiscent of Bubbly Clouds.]]
[[Rainbow Resort - Stage 6|Stage 6]] of [[Rainbow Resort]] is a truncated homage to ''Kirby's Dream Land'', with its last set of rooms being based on Bubbly Clouds in particular.
 
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
In addition to the stage itself being in Spring Breeze, the third stage of [[Revenge of the King]] - [[Crash Clouds]] - is based on Bubbly Clouds.
 
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
In the very last stage of ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' - [[Royal Road - Stage 8 EX]] - a tapestry can be unfurled which depicts Kirby and King Dedede battling in Bubbly Clouds in the classic 8-bit monochrome style.
 
===''Kirby Fighters'' series===
{{main|Bubbly Clouds (Battle Stage)}}
In all three iterations of [[Kirby Fighters (series)|''Kirby Fighters'']], one of its [[Battle Stage]]s is based on the battle with Kracko used in the [[Spring Breeze]] version of Bubbly Clouds.
 
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
In the very last stage of ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' - [[Access Ark - Stage 8 EX]] - a screen can be activated which depicts Kirby and [[Meta Knight]] battling in Bubbly Clouds in the classic 8-bit monochrome style. It should be noted that this scene is based on the equivalent area of [[Rainbow Resort - Stage 6]] from ''Kirby's Adventure''.
 
===''Kirby's Blowout Blast''===
[[Kirby's Blowout Blast - Level 4|Level 4]] of ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'' is inspired by Bubbly Clouds, and uses the same stage music and boss.


[[File:BubblyClouds.png|thumb|right|Intro cutscene from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.]]
==Profiles==
===''Kirby's Dream Land'' Instruction Booklet (NA Print)===
'''''The Kingdom of Clouds'''''
<br>''You won't find a clear path through these soft billowy clouds. By hiding in the clouds, King Dedede's bullies will find a way to surprise you when you least expect it. The boss Kracko is lightning fast. You'll have to keep moving and keep a clear head in order to beat him!''


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This was the first level to have a secret doorway hidden in a crescent moon in the background, starting a trope that would recur in many subsequent ''Kirby'' games.
*This was the first level to have a secret doorway hidden in a crescent moon in the background, starting a trope that would recur in many subsequent ''Kirby'' games.
*Bubbly Clouds is far and away the longest level in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', and arguably the most challenging to navigate through.
*In ''Kirby's Dream Land'', there is a notable [[Glitches in Kirby's Dream Land|glitch]] present in this stage. In the room where Kirby emerges from a waterfall, if he swallows the Mint Leaf and moves in just the right way, he will actually be placed in the background and be able to fly behind background elements.
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Bubbly Clowds - Twinkle Popopo.jpg|Concept art of Bubbly Clouds (misspelled as "Bubbly Clowds") from ''Twinkle Popopo'', the prototype for ''Kirby's Dream Land''. Note the unhappy whale-airship machines, which might have been inspiration for Kaboola
A Day in Bubbly Clouds art.jpg|"A day in Bubbly Clouds" art
</gallery>
 
== Names in other languages ==
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|frM=Foamy Clouds
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|koR=Beobeulli Keullaudeu
|koM=Bubbly Cloud
|de=Kugelwolken
|deM=Sphere Clouds
|es=Nubes Pastel
|esM=Pastel Clouds
|nl=Bubbelwolken
|nlM=Bubble clouds
|zhTrad=泡泡雲層
|zhTradR=pào pào yún céng
|zhSimp=泡泡云层
|zhSimpR=pào pào yún céng
|zhM=Bubble Clouds
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Bubbly Clouds
KDL Bubbly Clouds.png
A portion of the intro cutscene for Bubbly Clouds in Kirby's Dream Land.
Details
Boss Kracko
Mid-Bosses Kracko Jr.
Theme music
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World order
← Float Islands Mt. Dedede →
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This article is about the stage in Kirby's Dream Land and Spring Breeze in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra. For the Battle Stage in the Kirby Fighters games, see Bubbly Clouds (Battle Stage).

Bubbly Clouds is the fourth stage of Kirby's Dream Land, and the third stage in Spring Breeze, in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra. The area is dominated by cloud-top landscapes, dotted with pillars, towers, and other structures. Due to its lofty locale, there are many bottomless pits to reckon with. Later parts of the stage transition to a celestial backdrop, and near the end, a recurring secret involving entering the moon to reach a secret area with a long fall was introduced. This stage features Kracko Jr. as its Mid-Boss and Kracko proper as the boss.

Game appearances

Kirby's Dream Land

Bubbly Clouds serves as the fourth stage of Kirby's Dream Land, and here is where the platforming starts to become very tricky, since bottomless pits can be found everywhere and lots of flying enemies pollute the skies. This stage features several large spaces, some of which involve winding paths and others being quite vertical. It transitions from a daytime cloudscape into a floating palace set against a starry night sky, with the main dividing line being the fight against Kracko Jr. — Kracko proper is faced at the very end.

Cutscene

Kirby falls into a cloud and disappears from view. Shortly after, the cloud starts churning, then starts raining numerous different copies of Kirby, along with some large stars.

Room breakdown

Kirby floats on by the clouds.

Bubbly Clouds consists of ten distinct rooms, with two of them being optional side areas and two more being areas where Kirby fights the mid-boss and boss. Each room can be summarized as follows:

The first room is a long lateral path made of isolated cloud platforms and littered with various enemies, including Shotzos, Scarfies, and Parasol Waddle Dees. Kirby will have to travel to the right by jumping over gaps and dealing with any enemies that get in his way in order to reach the door at the end of a long stone walkway.

The second room is an interior castle hall leading off to the right, guarded by boomerang-wielding foes and lined with spikes in places. From there, it leads outside to a walkway patrolled by different foes. The door can be found nestled in a cloud after the walkway ends.

The third room is a long cloud tunnel which loops on itself from left to right while generally leading upward. Kirby will have to deel with Kooklers as he travels upward, and passes by a small pool of water before leading up to a door flanked by two pillars. By the water pool is a hidden door that leads to a big dark side area featuring a Mint Leaf and several other items on pillars to collect from enemies on patrol.

The fourth room is a small area where Kracko Jr. must be fought. Defeating him yields a Warp Star which takes Kirby for a ride into the stars above.

The fifth room begins with Kirby emerging from a waterfall hole, and falling into a pool. To the left is a Mint Leaf, and to the right, the path continues along a wide hall which leads to a large Star Block barricade patrolled by Gordos and holding some snacks. From there, the path narrows into a winding hall, part of which is lined with spikes. A Scarfy guards the door.

The sixth room is a small courthouse overlooking a starry vista. Up ahead is a bowl of Spicy Food, which Kirby can use to clear a long hall of Star Blocks to reach the door.

The seventh room begins on a small platform hanging over a bottomless pit. The path continues upward into the night sky, past hanging platforms with enemies on them. The door can be found at the top, just under a crescent moon. Entering this moon leads to a secret area where Kirby can fall a great distance and collect items along the way.

The last room is where Kirby battles the boss Kracko. Once hit six times, Kracko explodes, leaving the fourth Sparkling Star for Kirby to collect and finish the stage.

Enemies, Mid-Boss, and Boss

Sprites (Normal/Extra) Normal Enemy Extra Enemy Sprites (Normal/Extra) Normal Enemy Extra Enemy
KDL Bronto Burt sprite.png KDL Koozer sprite.png Bront Burt Koozer KDL Scarfy sprite.png Scarfy No
KDL Dizzy sprite.png KDL Benny sprite.png Dizzy Benny KDL Shotzo sprite.png KDL Blatzy sprite.png Shotzo Blatzy
KDL Gordo sprite.png Gordo No KDL Sir Kibble sprite.png KDL Boomer sprite.png Sir Kibble Boomer
KDL Kookler sprite.png KDL Whiskers sprite.png Kookler Whiskers KDL Waddle Dee sprite.png Waddle Dee No
KDL Parasol sprite.png Parasol No KDL Waddle Doo sprite.png Waddle Doo No
KDL Puffy sprite.png KDL Cawcun sprite.png Puffy Cawcun
Sprite Name
KDL Kracko Jr sprite.png Kracko Jr.
Sprite Name
KDL Kracko sprite.png Kracko

Map gallery

  • Map of Room 1

    Map of Room 1

  • Map of Room 2

    Map of Room 2

  • Map of Room 3 (loops on itself)

    Map of Room 3 (loops on itself)

  • Secret room from Room 3

    Secret room from Room 3

  • Map of Room 4, where Kracko Jr. is fought

    Map of Room 4, where Kracko Jr. is fought

  • Map of Room 5

    Map of Room 5

  • Map of Room 6

    Map of Room 6

  • Map of Room 7

    Map of Room 7

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra

Bubbly Clouds
KSSU Bubbly Clouds intro.png
Intro cutscene from Kirby Super Star Ultra.
Details
Main game Spring Breeze
Mid-boss(es) Bonkers, Kracko Jr.
Boss Kracko
Theme music

Clips of the Bubbly Clouds theme from Kirby Super Star (above) and Kirby Super Star Ultra (below).

Stage order
← Float Islands Mt. Dedede →
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Bubbly Clouds is the third stage of Spring Breeze in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra. It is a largely truncated version of the same level from Kirby's Dream Land and features different enemies and Copy Abilities, though it still preserves a certain lunar secret near the end.

Cutscene

The intro cutscene is slightly different between these games and Kirby's Dream Land. In this version, Kirby starts sneezing while standing atop the clouds, causing stars to fall each time. On the second sneeze, one bops him on the head, causing him to tumble into the cloud. This cutscene plays out similarly to the intro cutscene for Castle Lololo, which was cut from Spring Breeze.

Synopsis

The Spring Breeze version of Bubbly Clouds consists of eight rooms and has the same basic structure as the Kirby's Dream Land version, but the rooms themselves are for the most part shorter or otherwise changed. The main differences are as follows:

  • The first room is much shorter and contains fewer enemies, with a few Blade Knights patrolling the area and some food to find past the door.
  • The second room features the same palace-style as the equivalent room in Kirby's Dream Land, but is combined with the upward structure of the cloud tunnels in Kirby's Dream Land and made much simpler.
  • The third room features the same pillar style as the first hidden side area in Kirby's Dream Land, but is much smaller. This leads to the fight with Kracko Jr.
  • The fifth room, after Kracko Jr., is similar to its equivalent in Kirby's Dream Land, but is smaller and removes the tight passages between the Star Block wall and the door.
  • The sixth room from Kirby's Dream Land is completely absent from this version. Instead, Kirby is taken directly to the equivalent of the seventh room in Kirby's Dream Land. Naturally, this room is not as tall and features different enemies.
  • At the bottom of the secret room through the moon, Kirby fights the Mid-Boss Bonkers.

Enemies, Mid-Bosses, and Boss

Sprite (KSS/KSSU) Name Copy Ability Sprite (KSS/KSSU) Name Copy Ability
KSS Blade Knight.png KSSU Blade Knight Sprite.png Blade Knight Sword KSS Scarfy sprite.png KSSU Scarfy Sprite.png Scarfy Crash (if scanned)
KSS Bronto Burt.png KSSU Bronto Burt Sprite.png Bronto Burt None KSS Shotzo.png KSSU Shotzo Sprite.png Shotzo N/A
KSS Cappy Cover.png KSSU Cappy Sprite.png Cappy None KSS Simirror.png KSSU Simirror Sprite.png Simirror Mirror
KSS Grizzo.png KSSU Grizzo Sprite.png Grizzo None KSS Sir Kibble.png KSSU Sir Kibble Sprite.png Sir Kibble Cutter
KSS Lovely.png KSSU Lovely Sprite.png Lovely N/A KSS Tookey.png KSSU Tookey Sprite.png Tookey None
KSS Noddy.png KSSU Noddy Sprite.png Noddy Sleep KSS Waddle Dee.png KSSU Waddle Dee Sprite.png Waddle Dee None
KSS Parasol.png Parasol Parasol KSS Waddle Doo.png KSSU Waddle Doo Sprite.png Waddle Doo Beam
KSS Poppy Bros Jr Sprite.png KSSU Poppy Bros Jr Sprite.png Poppy Bros. Jr. None or Bomb KSS Walky.png KSSU Walky Sprite.png Walky Mike
KSS Rocky.png KSSU Rocky Sprite.png Rocky Stone
Sprite (KSS/KSSU) Name Copy Ability
KSS Bonkers.png KSSU Bonkers Sprite.png Bonkers Hammer
KSS Kracko Jr.png KSSU Kracko Jr Sprite.png Kracko Jr. None
Sprite (KSS/KSSU) Name Copy Ability
KSS Kracko Sprite.pngKSSU Kracko Sprite.png Kracko Beam (via Waddle Doos)

Kirby Super Star gallery

  • Intro cutscene, in Kirby Super Star

    Intro cutscene, in Kirby Super Star

  • Spotting the Shotzo at the start

    Spotting the Shotzo at the start

  • Obtaining the Sword Ability

    Obtaining the Sword Ability

  • Passing by some bells on the way to the door

    Passing by some bells on the way to the door

  • Passing through a starry area

    Passing through a starry area

  • Battle with Kracko Jr.

    Battle with Kracko Jr.

  • Riding a Warp Star through the clouds

    Riding a Warp Star through the clouds

  • Breaking through a thick Star Block formation

    Breaking through a thick Star Block formation

  • Grabbing a Maxim Tomato above a chasm

    Grabbing a Maxim Tomato above a chasm

  • Heading through the doorway tucked in the tight passage

    Heading through the doorway tucked in the tight passage

  • Kirby will need to head up from here.

    Kirby will need to head up from here.

  • Jumping through floating stone structures

    Jumping through floating stone structures

  • Reaching the door to the boss encounter...

    Reaching the door to the boss encounter...

  • ...or Kirby can enter the moon

    ...or Kirby can enter the moon

  • Optional battle with Bonkers

    Optional battle with Bonkers

  • Contending with the cycloptic stormcloud himself in the cloud palace

    Contending with the cycloptic stormcloud himself in the cloud palace

Kirby Super Star Ultra gallery

  • Kirby and Chilly about to enter a door

    Kirby and Chilly about to enter a door

  • Kirby and Chilly about to enter a door, again

    Kirby and Chilly about to enter a door, again

  • Kirby and Chilly in a starry room

    Kirby and Chilly in a starry room

  • The battle with Kracko Jr.

    The battle with Kracko Jr.

  • Kirby and Chilly on a Warp Star, progressing to the next area

    Kirby and Chilly on a Warp Star, progressing to the next area

  • Mike Kirby screams through his megaphone

    Mike Kirby screams through his megaphone

  • Mike Kirby sings in midair

    Mike Kirby sings in midair

  • Mike Kirby shouts "Chesto!" in the cloudy, starry sky

    Mike Kirby shouts "Chesto!" in the cloudy, starry sky

  • Kirby and Simirror find a secret moon door

    Kirby and Simirror find a secret moon door

  • Kirby and Simirror fall in a starry sky

    Kirby and Simirror fall in a starry sky

  • The optional battle with Bonkers

    The optional battle with Bonkers

  • The battle with Kracko

    The battle with Kracko

  • Stage map

    Stage map

References in later games

The following are direct references to Bubbly Clouds in later Kirby games:

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Screenshot from Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort in Kirby's Adventure, featuring an area reminiscent of Bubbly Clouds.

Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort is a truncated homage to Kirby's Dream Land, with its last set of rooms being based on Bubbly Clouds in particular.

Kirby Super Star Ultra

In addition to the stage itself being in Spring Breeze, the third stage of Revenge of the King - Crash Clouds - is based on Bubbly Clouds.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

In the very last stage of Kirby: Triple Deluxe - Royal Road - Stage 8 EX - a tapestry can be unfurled which depicts Kirby and King Dedede battling in Bubbly Clouds in the classic 8-bit monochrome style.

Kirby Fighters series

Main article: Bubbly Clouds (Battle Stage)

In all three iterations of Kirby Fighters, one of its Battle Stages is based on the battle with Kracko used in the Spring Breeze version of Bubbly Clouds.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

In the very last stage of Kirby: Planet Robobot - Access Ark - Stage 8 EX - a screen can be activated which depicts Kirby and Meta Knight battling in Bubbly Clouds in the classic 8-bit monochrome style. It should be noted that this scene is based on the equivalent area of Rainbow Resort - Stage 6 from Kirby's Adventure.

Kirby's Blowout Blast

Level 4 of Kirby's Blowout Blast is inspired by Bubbly Clouds, and uses the same stage music and boss.

Profiles

Kirby's Dream Land Instruction Booklet (NA Print)

The Kingdom of Clouds
You won't find a clear path through these soft billowy clouds. By hiding in the clouds, King Dedede's bullies will find a way to surprise you when you least expect it. The boss Kracko is lightning fast. You'll have to keep moving and keep a clear head in order to beat him!

Trivia

  • This was the first level to have a secret doorway hidden in a crescent moon in the background, starting a trope that would recur in many subsequent Kirby games.
  • In Kirby's Dream Land, there is a notable glitch present in this stage. In the room where Kirby emerges from a waterfall, if he swallows the Mint Leaf and moves in just the right way, he will actually be placed in the background and be able to fly behind background elements.

Gallery

  • Concept art of Bubbly Clouds (misspelled as "Bubbly Clowds") from Twinkle Popopo, the prototype for Kirby's Dream Land. Note the unhappy whale-airship machines, which might have been inspiration for Kaboola

    Concept art of Bubbly Clouds (misspelled as "Bubbly Clowds") from Twinkle Popopo, the prototype for Kirby's Dream Land. Note the unhappy whale-airship machines, which might have been inspiration for Kaboola

  • "A day in Bubbly Clouds" art

    "A day in Bubbly Clouds" art

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese バブリークラウズ
Baburī Kurauzu 		Bubbly Clouds
Traditional Chinese 泡泡雲層
pào pào yún céng 		Bubble Clouds
Simplified Chinese 泡泡云层
pào pào yún céng
Dutch Bubbelwolken Bubble clouds
French Nuages Mousseux Foamy Clouds
German Kugelwolken Sphere Clouds
Italian Soffici nuvole Fluffy clouds
Korean 버블리 클라우드
Beobeulli Keullaudeu 		Bubbly Cloud
Spanish Nubes Pastel Pastel Clouds


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