Chumbrella

Chumbrella Parasol Kirby activates Chumbrella. Details Debut game Kirby Star Allies Usage type Unlimited use Requirements Parasol Power(s) Makes Parasol giant to increase its coverage.

Chumbrella is a special Friend Ability in Kirby Star Allies which allows Parasol Kirby or Parasol Waddle Dee to make said parasol grow giant. While giant, the Parasol will stop waterfalls from getting through, and can also shield allies from powerful attacks coming from above. To activate it, the player needs simply to hold up on the Control Stick or + Control Pad. Unlike most other Friend Abilities, Chumbrella does not require help from any friends to activate. The parasol will turn back to normal upon using an attack.

The name 'Chumbrella' is a portmanteau of the words 'chum' (slang for friend) and 'umbrella' (another word for Parasol).

Trivia

• During the initial E3 reveal of Kirby Star Allies, the Chumbrella looked like the standard parasol, albeit the same increased proportions. The unique heart design was added in later, before the game's release.
• Chumbrella is one of the four Friend Abilities which does not actually require Friends to be present to perform, the others being Friend Bounce, Still Life and Al Fresco.

Gallery

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  Using Chumbrella to solve a puzzle in Reef Resort

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  Tip image of Kirby using Chumbrella to defend Burning Leo against the drips from Void Termina's second phase

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  "Let Them Know We're Happy", a Celebration Picture featuring Francisca holding a Chumbrella

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  Commemorative illustration for the third anniversary of Kirby Star Allies, featuring Francisca holding a Chumbrella

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アイアイパラソル Ai Ai Parasoru	Love-Love Parasol
Traditional Chinese	相親相愛傘 xiāng qīn xiāng ài sǎn	Love-Love Umbrella
Simplified Chinese	相亲相爱伞 xiāng qīn xiāng ài sǎn
French	Cooparapluie	Coop-umbrella
European Spanish	Sombrilla compartida	Shared umbrella