Editing Cappy New Year

{{Infobox-Anime
|image= [[File:E13 Scene 21.png|300px]]
|caption= [[Fire]] [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] and [[Sasuke]] exchange firework barrages during the New Year's Eve festival.
|release= {{Released|Japan|December 29, 2001|NA|December 28, 2002}}
|episode= 13
|4kids=29
|ability= [[Fire]], [[Parasol]]
|monster= [[Sasuke]]
|character= [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]], [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]], [[Chief Bookem]], [[Escargoon]], [[Mayor Len Blustergas]]
|previousepisode=[[Escargoon Squad]]
|nextepisode=[[The Pillow Case]]
|4kidsprevious=[[Hatch Me If You Can]]
|4kidsnext=[[Abusement Park]]
}}
'''Cappy New Year''' is the 13th (29th in the 4Kids broadcast) episode of the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' series, first aired in the last days of December for 2001 in Japanese and 2002 in North America. In this episode, [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]] plot to throw a massive fireworks show using the help of a new [[monster]] called [[Sasuke]], with the intent of launching [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] into orbit using one of their rockets. Meanwhile, the citizens of Cappy Town get the idea of hosting their own float and fireworks show in the vain hope of outdoing the King's resources. Despite this, they host an extravagant show, and near the end, Kirby must do battle with Sasuke using the [[Fire]] ability, and then escape the rocket using the [[Parasol]] ability. Kirby comes floating safely down as the new year rolls over.

This episode marks the first time that multiple [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] have appeared in one episode. It is also the first episode to have [[Mayor Len Blustergas]] in a starring role.

==Characters==
The following characters appear in this episode:
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!colspan=3|Cast of "Cappy New Year" &nbsp;
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!Selected quote
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!colspan=3|Primary characters
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Kirby.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]]'''}}
|''"Pappy!"''
|Kirby is attempting to say "Happy".
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|{{center|[[File:E13 King Dedede.png|100px]]<br>'''[[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]]'''}}
|''"How come you buildin' a giant me?!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Chief Bookem.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Chief Bookem]]'''}}
|''"Police work, huh? That's a very arresting idea!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Escargoon.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Escargoon]]'''}}
|''"Watch out, King's got a short fuse!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Mayor Len.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Mayor Len Blustergas]]'''}}
|''"The old year has ended, and to officially welcome in the new year, we're proud to present the brand new Cappy Town celebration; our first annual Float and Firework Show!"''
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!colspan=3|Secondary characters
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Cappies.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Cappy (anime)|Cappy villagers]]'''}}
|''"It's a robber!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Waddle Doo.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Captain Waddle Doo]]'''}}
|''"Fire!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Chef Kawasaki.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Chef Kawasaki (anime character)|Chef Kawasaki]]'''}}
|''"I heard that up north the folks all ring bells right at midnight to welcome in the new year!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Doron.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Doron]]'''}}
|(no dialogue)
|Doron is represented as a float by Chief Bookem.
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Dyna Blade.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Dyna Blade]]'''}}
|(no dialogue)
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Fololo & Falala.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Fololo & Falala]]'''}}
|(Both) ''"Kirby!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Gengu.png]]<br>'''[[Gangu]]'''}}
|(no dialogue)
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Gus.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Gus]]'''}}
|''"Well out in the country, they start to party at noon and boogy on down to the break of dawn!"''
|Gus breaks into song after his first pause.
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Hana.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Hana]]'''}}
|''"Maybe he's putting on a musical."''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Honey.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Honey]]'''}}
|''"I never saw so many pretty lights!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Iro.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Iro]]'''}}
|''"Yeah, but now the grown-ups will never let us help make fireworks!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Kabu.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Kabu (anime character)|Kabu]]'''}}
|''"Warp Star!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Lady Like.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Lady Like]]'''}}
|''"It's a wonderful idea, darling, but I'd feel a lot safer if we knew what the King was planning to do with his new monster!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Mabel.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Mabel]]'''}}
|''"I predict a fashion show!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Meta Knight.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]]'''}}
|''"He has copied Sasuke's abilities! He is Parasol Kirby!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Salesguy.png|100px]]<br>'''[[N.M.E. Sales Guy]]'''}}
|''"Hey there! Happy New Year's Eve, Triple D!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Curio.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Professor Curio]]'''}}
|''"In some places, everyone pauses a moment to reflect on the year passed."''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Samo.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Samo]]'''}}
|''"Six!"''
|Samo counts down the new year along with the other Cappies.
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Sir Ebrum.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Sir Ebrum]]'''}}
|''"Dear, perhaps we should build a float!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Spikehead.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Spikehead]]'''}}
|''"We're missing out on all the fun!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Tiff.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tiff]]'''}}
|''"We can create our own celebration. We can do whatever we want to!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Tokkori.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tokkori]]'''}}
|''"Yeah, let's go to bed at 11!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Tuff.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tuff]]'''}}
|''"That sure was some explosion!"''
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Waddle Dees.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Waddle Dee (anime character)|Waddle Dees]]'''}}
|(no dialogue)
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|{{center|[[File:E13 Whispy Woods.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Whispy Woods]]'''}}
|(no dialogue)
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==Locations==
*[[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]]
**[[Cappy Town]]
***[[Kawasaki's]]
**[[Castle Dedede]]

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==Plot synopsis==
[[File:E13 Scene 3.png|thumb|150px|King Dedede announces his intentions to hold a fireworks show to the crowd.]]
The episode begins at Castle Dedede, where King Dedede is ordering a new [[monster]] from [[Night Mare Enterprises]] to get rid of Kirby for his new year's resolution. After pointing out his low funds, the Sales Guy sells Dedede a monster at a relatively low price, sending in the fireworks expert [[Sasuke]]. Meanwhile, in Cappy Town, many of the principal characters have gathered to decide what, if anything they should do to celebrate the new year. Before they can elaborate, however, King Dedede and Escargoon drive in on their [[Armored Vehicle]] and start announcing their intention to host a new year's eve celebration using fireworks, but insists that only he is allowed to plan the events. After he drives off, Tiff and the assembled crowd decide they will defy the King's orders and make their own fireworks show, which was apparently what Dedede and Escargoon had predicted they would do.

The Cappies begin their work by collecting gunpowder from the police headquarters and measuring it out. Unfortunately, this plan backfires when Kirby cluelessly brings a lit sparkler into the room, causing the entire place to explode. After this setback, the Cappies realize they don't know how to hold a celebration, so they ask Tiff for help with the planning. Tiff suggests the town set up a bunch of floats representing their various occupations and interests. During this, Lady Like mentions that Dedede has a new monster, prompting Tiff and Tuff to go to the castle to check it out. Back at the castle, Sasuke is hard at work setting up a massive structure that resembles King Dedede on its own accord, prompting the King to ask it about this. Sasuke rudely blows them off with a flurry of projectiles, which prompts Escargoon to plead with Dedede to use his rocket instead. 

[[File:E13 Scene 12.png|thumb|left|150px|Mayor Len commences the festival.]]
A short while later, Tuff, Kirby, and Fololo & Falala discover this rocket, but must soon hide behind it as Dedede and Escargoon enter the room and discuss it. Soon, Kirby loses pace trying to stay hidden and is discovered by King Dedede and Escargoon. He is soon captured by a robotic grabber and thrown at high speed into a wall, prompting Tuff to grab him and get away quickly. They report back to Cappy Town, asking them to cancel the festival, since King Dedede would be using it as a trap to get rid of Kirby, but the town refuses, insisting they can hold it regardless. That night, festivities begin as Mayor Len leads the proceedings with his own sheep-themed light float. Following floats include ones made by Chef Kawasaki, Professor Curio, Chief Bookem, and Sir Ebrum and Lady Like. As the floats march on, King Dedede reveals his displays with a massive fireworks show and float of his own. The town looks on with envy, but Tuff explains that the monster built the floats for him.

[[File:E13 Scene 27.png|thumb|150px|Kirby inhales Sasuke while still on the rocket.]]
From within the King Dedede float, Sasuke uses a bomb barrage to blast the Cappies' floats down. It then targets Kirby using a bunch of bombs designed to look like him. To counter this, Kirby inhales all of the firecrackers thrown at him and gains the [[Fire]] ability. Meta Knight appears on the scene to comment on this as Fire Kirby sets off against his opponent. The two exchange firecrackers as the town watches, thinking it to be part of the show. Kirby starts to falter, prompting Tiff to call in the [[Warp Star]] to help. Kirby takes off using the star, but is knocked off course by a continued barrage. Using the last of his ability, Kirby sprays one more barrage of firecrackers on the float, destroying it in a mushroom cloud explosion. Sasuke manages to escape, and runs back into the action using Escargoon's rocket as Kirby falls through the air, once again with no ability.

Sasuke lights the rocket with itself attached, launching toward Kirby and colliding with him, sending both of them high into the sky. Kirby wakes up and tries to climb down the rocket as it ascends, with Sasuke moving to intercept him. Seeing this with a telescope, Escargoon orders Captain Waddle Doo to launch the castle's remaining fireworks at the rocket. As Sasuke draws near, Kirby inhales the monster just before the rocket explodes, creating an extravagant fireworks show visible to everyone in Dream Land. The rocket itself comes crashing down right on top of the Armored Vehicle, and Kirby comes floating safely back down, having obtained the [[Parasol]] ability from Sasuke. Cappy Town counts down to the new year as Kirby floats gently down. The episode ends with the words "A Happy New Year" written behind Kirby as he descends.

==Differences between versions==
*In the Japanese version, the scene where Chief Bookem brings out the gunpowder is a bit longer, featuring a small shot where Gus asks if the gunpowder they'll be using is like that in the Chief's guns while playing with one of them.
*When King Dedede and Escargoon demand that Sasuke answer them, the monster is clearly shown pulling out a gun and shooting at them in the Japanese version. 
*In the Japanese version, there is an additional scene after the Cappies' floats get attacked where the kids gather and use their sparklers to destroy a float which resembles Escargoon. This float is left out of the international versions entirely.

===Dialogue differences===
*In the Japanese version, Escargoon refers to his rocket as the "Teppoudon", which is a reference to the North Korean ballistic missile called "Taepo Dong".
*In the Japanese version, while Kirby is being flung around by the robotic arm, King Dedede says he'll "have Kirby depart on his 2,001-year space odyssey", explicitly referring to the [[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|science fiction story of the same name]], as well as how the episode was aired at the end of the real-life year 2001.

==Trivia==
*This episode marks the first use of "Strong Star Warrior", which would later become the [[Air Ride: Checker Knights|Checker Knights]] theme, in the Japanese version.
*The frying pan Chef Kawasaki is holding during the festival appears to be a brown-ish color, and is not the one he normally has on hand.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
E13 Scene 1.png|Sasuke emerges from the [[Monster Delivery System]].
E13 Scene 2.png|Escargoon gets firecrackers thrown at him.
E13 Scene 4.png|The Cappy Town residents take in King Dedede's announcement.
E13 Scene 5.png|Chief Bookem brings out the gunpowder.
E13 Scene 6.png|Kirby brings a light where it's least wanted.
E13 Scene 7.png|The Cappies struggle to come up with ideas in the ruins of the police H.Q.
E13 Scene 8.png|Tiff and Tuff decide to check out the new monster.
E13 Scene 9.png|King Dedede checks in on Sasuke's progress.
E13 Scene 10.png|Tuff and company try to evade being seen by King Dedede and Escargoon around the rocket.
E13 Scene 11.png|Kirby gets flung about by the robo-arm.
E13 Scene 13.png|Mayor Len reveals his float.
E13 Scene 14.png|Chef Kawasaki's float appears.
E13 Scene 15.png|Curio's float rides through town.
E13 Scene 16.png|Sir Ebrum and Lady Like's float twirls through the crowd.
E13 Scene 17.png|King Dedede's floats emerge from an elaborate palace set-up.
E13 Scene 18.png|Sasuke prepares to fire on the town's floats.
E13 Scene 19.png|Kirby gets bombed by Sasuke.
E13 Scene 20.png|Kirby inhales the fireworks shot his way.
E13 Scene 22.png|King Dedede's float explodes in a mushroom cloud.
E13 Scene 23.png|Sasuke lights the rocket with itself tied to it.
E13 Scene 24.png|Kirby gets caught by the rocket.
E13 Scene 25.png|The Waddle Dees fire their fireworks at the rocket.
E13 Scene 26.png|Sasuke attempts to approach Kirby on the rocket.
E13 Scene 28.png|The rocket explodes into a huge firework burst in the night sky.
E13 Scene 29.png|The rocket crashes onto the [[Armored Vehicle]].
E13 Scene 30.png|The final shot of the episode
</gallery>

===Removed scenes===
<gallery>
E13 Removed Scene 1.png|Removed scene where Gus plays with Chief Bookem's gun.
E13 Removed Scene 2.png|Removed scene where Sasuke points its gun at King Dedede and Escargoon.
E13 Removed Scene 3.png|Removed scene where the Escargoon float catches fire.
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ププビレッジ年忘れ花火大会
|jaR=Pupu Birejji Toshiwasure Hanabitaikai
|jaM=Pupu Village New Year Fireworks Festival
|ptA=Ano-Novo em Cappy Town
|ptAM=New Year in Cappy Town
|de=Neujahrsparade
|deM=New Year's Parade
|zh=噗噗村莊的歲末煙火大會
|zhR=Pūpūcūnzhuāng de Suìmòyānhuǒdàhuì
|zhM=Pupu Village's End of Year Fireworks Convention
}}

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