ChuChu

ChuChu Artwork of ChuChu from Kirby's Dream Land 3. Details First appearance Kirby's Dream Land 3 (1997) Latest appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023, cameo) Cameo appearances Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Kirby: Canvas Curse Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Team Kirby Clash Deluxe Kirby Star Allies Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Super Kirby Clash Related Nyupun (friend)

“

I can stick to ceilings! I can also fly, but not very well.

”

— ChuChu in the Kirby's Dream Land 3 Instructional Booklet

ChuChu (also spelled as Chuchu) is one of Kirby's Animal Friends, and a frequently reoccurring character in the Kirby series, though most of her appearances are only as cameos. ChuChu is a pink octopus-like creature, most closely resembling a Japanese flapjack octopus, who wears a red bow on her head. Unlike most other Animal Friends, who can carry Kirby or Gooey around in some manner, ChuChu rides on the head of her partner. Kirby appears to have a content or lovestruck expression when ChuChu is on his head, and several of their interactions imply that they may have a romantic interest in each other.

Game appearances

ChuChu's video game appearances
Game	Role	Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Dream Land 3	Supporting playable character
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards	Reference	Depicted as one of Stone-Cutter Kirby's transformations.
Kirby: Canvas Curse	Reference	Appears as one of the objects Paint Roller can paint in the Paint Panic Sub-Game.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Reference	Appears as a Keychain.
Kirby: Planet Robobot	Reference	Appears as a Sticker and a Stone sculpture.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe	Cameo	A piece of gear and a weapon based on ChuChu can each be equipped.
Kirby Star Allies	Cameo	Appears in one of the Clean ability's attacks. Also appears in one of the Celebration Pictures.
Super Kirby Clash	Cameo	The same equip-able items from Team Kirby Clash Deluxe return.
Kirby's Dream Buffet	Cameo	Appears as a costume and color for Kirby, and also on a Character Treat.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Reference	Appears as a Dress-Up Mask.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	Cameo	Appears as a Spirit.

Kirby's Dream Land 3

ChuChu debuts in Kirby's Dream Land 3 as one of Kirby's six Animal Friends, first appearing in the second stage of Grass Land. When paired with Kirby, ChuChu is able to use her sticky, extendable "tentacles" to grab enemies in front of her and put them into Kirby's mouth, as well as sticking to and moving along ceilings. Furthermore, if the player presses the B button while the two are falling, she can perform a weak aerial jump, making it possible to slow down their fall if the button is pressed repeatedly. Despite being an octopus, ChuChu has no increased swimming skills when underwater.

Combinations

Like with the other Animal Friends, ChuChu can help Kirby perform unique team-up moves when using various Copy Abilities. These are outlined as follows:

Base Ability	Appearance	Description
Burning		Kirby produces a small constant heat source which causes ChuChu to distend like a hot air balloon when angled up, allowing the two to gain some lift. Kirby can use the fire cone itself to attack enemies.
Clean		Kirby and ChuChu equip a large broomstick and are able to fly freely through the air for a moment, leaving a trail of magic dust behind that damages opponents.
Cutter		Kirby swings ChuChu around himself like an axe blade, defeating enemies around him. He cannot throw ChuChu, however.
Ice		Kirby spits out snowballs which ChuChu grabs and tosses at enemies at various arcs. The snowballs freeze enemies on contact.
Needle		ChuChu shoots out five needles around herself which travel a short distance and hurt enemies on contact.
Parasol		Kirby and ChuChu get inside an up-side-down parasol and spin forward, defeating enemies on contact.
Spark		ChuChu shoots a laser from her tentacle which flies straight forward and can defeat enemies, similar to the Laser ability. Unlike said ability, however, the laser will rebound off of flat walls if charged.
Stone		Kirby transforms into a boulder and ChuChu proceeds to start swinging him around. The two can travel back and forth while doing this maneuver, damaging enemies on contact.

Locations

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

ChuChu 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 64: The Crystal Shards

A stone carving representing ChuChu appears as one of the possible Stone-Cutter transformations. In this form, Kirby cannot walk, and can only move by hopping once in short bursts.

Kirby: Canvas Curse

ChuChu is one of the objects that Paint Roller can paint in the Paint Panic Sub-Game.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

ChuChu appears as a Keychain in this title.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Stone transformation of ChuChu from Kirby: Planet Robobot

ChuChu appears as a sticker in this title, which can be applied to the Robobot Armor. A Stone sculpture based on her also makes an appearance.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe & Super Kirby Clash

A set of equipment for Doctor Healmore can be purchased at Magolor's Shoppe called the 'Chuchu Cap' and 'Chuchu Flask'. Both of these items resemble ChuChu, although, since the cap wiggles, it is presumed that the cap is actually ChuChu.

Kirby Star Allies

ChuChu makes a brief cameo appearance when Cleaning Kirby or Broom Hatter uses the attack Clean ChuChu. It is the same attack ChuChu uses when she has the Clean copy ability in Kirby's Dream Land 3. Other than that, her only appearance in the game is in the Celebration Picture "A Dream Above the Clouds".

Kirby's Dream Buffet

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, ChuChu (spelled here as "Chuchu") appears as one of Kirby's costumes, unlocked at Gourmet Rank 71. She is worn on Kirby's head, where she can be seen wiggling and blinking. A color based on Chuchu (known as "Chuchu Rosy") is also available for Kirby, unlocked at Gourmet Rank 72, and she appears on a Character Treat using her artwork from Kirby's Dream Land 3.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a Dress-Up Mask based on ChuChu can be unlocked by completing card #25 in the Stamp Rally.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

ChuChu appears as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and can be obtained in World of Light. She is a support spirit who causes the host fighter to start the match with a Super Leaf. This is a reference to her ability to float briefly in the air with continuous jumps while partnered with Kirby.

Gallery

Main article: ChuChu/gallery

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  Artwork from Kirby's Dream Land 3

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  Artwork of ChuChu on top of Kirby from Kirby's Dream Land 3

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  Artwork of Clean + ChuChu from Kirby's Dream Land 3

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  In-game cutscene icon from Kirby's Dream Land 3

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  The Chuchu Cap from Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

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  Dress-Up Mask from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

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  ChuChu in the book Find Kirby!!

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  ChuChu in the book It's Kirby Time: Thank You

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  ChuChu plushie, manufactured by San-ei

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	チュチュ Chuchu	From「ちゅう」(chū, an onomatopoeia for kissing), reflecting her femininity; may involve "tutu", likely referring her general shape and color
Chinese	啾啾 jiū jiū	ChuChu
Dutch	ChuChu	-
French	Chuchu	-
German	Chuchu	-
Italian	Chuchu	-
Korean	츄츄 Chyuchyu	ChuChu
Portuguese	Chuchu	-
Spanish	Chuchu	-