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{{Infobox-Copy Ability
{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:TD Circus.png|220px]]
|image=[[File:KTD Circus artwork.png|220px]]
|caption=Artwork of Circus Kirby from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Circus Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
|type=Unlimited use
|type=Unlimited use
|obtained= [[Clown Acrobot]]
|obtained= [[Clown Acrobot]]<br>[[amiibo]] <small>(''Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[smashwiki:Mr. Game & Watch|Mr. Game & Watch]]
|power= Attacks with circus-themed moves; Fire-Hoop Jump and Fire Baton can light cannon [[fuse]]s and destroy [[Block#Ice Block|ice blocks]].
|power= Attacks with circus-themed moves; Fire-Hoop Jump and Fire Baton can light cannon [[fuse]]s and destroy [[Block#Ice Block|ice blocks]].
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (2014)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (2022, reference)
|compare=[[Fire]], [[Burning]], [[Hi-Jump]]
|game=<small>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''</small>
|similar=[[Fire]], [[Burning]], [[Hi-Jump]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|red|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|red|clown arts}} are no joke.|''Triple Deluxe'' quote}}
{{Quote|Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|orange|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|orange|clown arts}} are no joke.|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' American English pause text}}
'''Circus''' is an ability that gives [[Kirby]] and odd hat, that is made to look like a traditional "big-top" circus with a clown-like face on it. It can only be obtained from the [[Clown Acrobot]]. The ability gives Kirby several different weapons based around circus acts. These include throwing juggling pins, balancing on a ball, jumping on a trampoline, doing somersaults, jumping through a flaming hoops (this attack can destroy ice blocks), and creating balloon animals. These balloon animals form many things such as flowers, [[Meta Knight]], and even [[Nightmare|Nightmare's Power Orb]]. It was introduced in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', along with [[Beetle]], [[Bell]], [[Archer]], and [[Hypernova]], and, along with Archer, returned in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. This copy power can also be obtained by scanning in a Mr. Game and Watch amiibo in ''Kirby Planet Robobot''.
'''Circus''' is a [[Copy Ability]] that gives [[Kirby]] an odd hat that is made to look like a traditional "big-top" circus with a clown-like face on it. It can only be obtained from the [[Clown Acrobot]]. The ability gives Kirby several different weapons based around circus acts. These include throwing juggling pins, balancing on a ball, jumping on a trampoline, doing somersaults, jumping through a flaming hoop (this attack can destroy ice blocks), and creating balloon animals. These balloon animals form many things such as flowers, [[Meta Knight]], and even [[Nightmare|Nightmare's Power Orb]]. It was introduced in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', along with [[Beetle]], [[Bell]], [[Archer]], and [[Hypernova]], and, along with Archer, returned in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. This copy ability can also be obtained by scanning in a Mr. Game and Watch amiibo in ''Kirby Planet Robobot''.


==Moveset==
==Moveset==
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!colspan=6|Circus Kirby's Moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''<br><small>while facing right</small> &nbsp;
!colspan=6|Circus Kirby's Moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''<br><small>while facing right</small> &nbsp;
|-
|-
! Skill
!Skill
! Button Execution
!Image
! Description
!Button Execution
!Description
|-
|-
| '''Somersault'''
|'''Somersault'''
| <center>B</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Somersault clip.png]]}}
| Kirby does two short somersaults and backsaults back to where he started the attack, invincible in the process.
|{{center|B}}
|Kirby does two short somersaults and backsaults back to where he started the attack, invincible in the process.
|-
|-
| '''Backsault'''
|'''Backsault'''
| <center>B + ←</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Backsault clip.png]]}}
| Kirby somersaults back once, invincible in the process.
|{{center|B + ←}}
|Kirby somersaults back once, invincible in the process.
|-
|-
| '''Fire-Hoop Jump'''
|'''Fire-Hoop Jump'''
| <center>Dash + B</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Fire-Hoop Jump clip.png]]}}
| Kirby jumps through a flaming hoop getting set on fire, invincible in the process.
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|Kirby jumps through a flaming hoop getting set on fire, invincible in the process.
|-
|-
| '''Ball Balance'''
|'''Ball Balance'''
| <center>↓ + B</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Ball Balance clip.png]]}}
| Kirby balances on a spinning ball harming enemies that stay too close.<br>Similar to '[[Hammer]] Twirl' and '[[Parasol]] Twirl', Kirby is invincible during this attack.
|{{center|↓ + B}}
|Kirby balances on a spinning ball harming enemies that stay too close.<br>Similar to '[[Hammer]] Twirl' and '[[Parasol]] Twirl', Kirby is invincible during this attack.
|-
|-
| '''Balloon Pop Art'''
|'''Balloon Pop Art'''
| <center>Press and hold B</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art clip.png]]}}
| Kirby makes a balloon that harms nearby enemies.
|{{center|Press and hold B}}
|Kirby inflates a balloon that quickly pops, damaging enemies around him.
|-
|-
| '''Baton'''
|'''Baton'''
| <center>↑ + B</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Baton clip.png]]}}
| Kirby juggles 3 batons in the air while near useless against enemies on the same level as him. It is best with airborne enemies.
|{{center|↑ + B}}
|Kirby juggles 3 batons in the air while near useless against enemies on the same level as him. It is best with airborne enemies.
|-
|-
| '''Fire Baton'''
|'''Fire Baton'''
| <center>↑ + B repeatedly</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Fire Baton clip.png]]}}
| Kirby's batons catch fire, becoming more damaging and able to light cannon [[fuse]]s and destroy [[Block#Ice Block|ice blocks]].
|{{center|↑ + B repeatedly}}
|Kirby's batons catch fire, becoming more damaging and able to light cannon [[fuse]]s and destroy [[Block#Ice Block|ice blocks]].
|-
|-
| '''Trampoline'''
|'''Trampoline'''
| <center>↓, and then ↑ + B</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Trampoline clip.png]]}}
| Kirby jumps on a trampoline while spinning, invincible in the process. This is similar to [[Hi-Jump]].
|{{center|↓, and then ↑ + B}}
|Kirby jumps on a trampoline while spinning, invincible in the process. This is similar to [[Hi-Jump]].
|-
|-
| '''Acrobatics'''
|'''Acrobatics'''
| <center>During Trampoline, ↑ + B in midair</center>
|{{center|[[File:KPR Acrobatics clip.png]]}}
| Kirby performs a second invincible trampoline jump in midair (for once only). The falling trampoline also hurts enemies.
|{{center|During Trampoline, ↑ + B in midair}}
|Kirby performs a second invincible trampoline jump in midair (for once only). The falling trampoline also hurts enemies.
|}
|}


==Trivia==
===Balloon Pop Art forms===
*Circus is one of the few abilities that can break ice blocks. The others include [[Fire]], [[Fighter]], [[Hammer]], [[Smash]] and [[Doctor]].
The Balloon Pop Art move creates a randomly-selected type of balloon.
*Similar to the [[Stone]] ability, many hidden images are in the Balloon Pop Art attack. These include [[Meta Knight]], the [[Nightmare|Nightmare's Power Orb]], [[Magolor]], and the [[HAL Laboratory]] Logo.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
**The Meta Knight image is actually one of Meta Knight's only appearances in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' (along with a Stone Kirby transformation, and in the crowd during the "Kirby Master!" video).
!colspan=7|'''Balloon Pop Art forms'''
**The Meta Knight image is replaced by [[Dark Meta Knight]] in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.
|-
!Form
!Name
!Description
!Form
!Name
!Description
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 1.png]]}}
|'''ドッグ'''<br>''Dog''
|A blue balloon dog
|{{center|[[File:KTD Balloon Pop Art Meta Knight.png]]}}
|[[Meta Knight]]{{title}}
|Meta Knight holding [[Galaxia]]<br><small>(''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' exclusive)</small>
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 2.png]]}}
|Flower{{title}}
|An orange flower with a yellow center
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 4.png]]}}
|'''ダークメタナイト'''<br>''[[Dark Meta Knight]]''
|Dark Meta Knight<br><small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' exclusive)</small>
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 3.png]]}}
|'''ハート'''<br>''Heart''
|A large pink and red heart,<br> with two small red hearts beside it
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 5.png]]}}
|'''ナイトメア パワーオーブ'''<br>''[[Nightmare's Power Orb]]''
|Nightmare in his Power Orb form
|-
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 7.png]]}}
|'''マホロア'''<br>''[[Magolor]]''
|Magolor. This is a very rare form.
|{{center|[[File:KPR Balloon Pop Art 6.png]]}}
|Inutamago{{title}}
|The [[HAL]] logo. This is a very rare form.
|-
!colspan=6|Japanese names taken from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot Official Nintendo Guidebook''. English names and translations are unofficial.
|}
 
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
{{quote|Circus is a new acrobatic copy ability that enables Kirby to attack enemies with circus routines. His basic attacks, Somersault and Backsault, will hit enemies who are right in front or behind Kirby. There are trickier moves such as Fire-Hoop Jump, where Kirby attacks by jumping through a ring of fire, and Ball Balance, where he attacks by walking on a big ball. To enable the Circus ability, inhale a Clown Acrobot before you get too intrigued by its routine!|[[Satoshi Ishida]], [[Miiverse]] post on 05/28/2014 9:16 AM}}
Circus makes its debut in this game, and is provided by the enemy [[Clown Acrobot]]. The Circus ability has a large array of goofy clown-related moves, including juggling, diving through hoops, balancing on balls, and blowing balloon animals. This is one of the few abilities which causes Kirby to smile while using several of the moves. Some of the attacks create fire, which can be used to light [[fuse]]s and break icy blocks, though these moves are impractical compared to more standard fire-based abilities.
 
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
The Circus ability returns in this title, along with its provider, [[Clown Acrobot]]. It is almost completely unchanged from its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''; the only major difference is that Balloon Pop Art's Meta Knight balloon is now a [[Dark Meta Knight]] balloon.
 
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Circus Kirby appears on a [[Character Treat]], using his artwork from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. Circus does not appear in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' as an ability.
 
==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{Infobox-Novel Copy Ability
|image=[[File:V3 Illustration 26.png|200px]]
|caption=Kirby obtains the Circus ability in ''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]''
|firstvolume=''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]''
|compare=
|obtained=[[Clown Acrobot]]
|power=Attacking with various circus-like moves
}}
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], the Circus ability appears in ''[[Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!]]'', where [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] obtains it from [[Clown Acrobot]]. Unlike most [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] in the novel series, Kirby makes use of many different moves he can do with Circus. Kirby uses Baton, Ball Balance, Somersault, Backsault, and Balloon Pop Art. The flower and dog balloon forms each make an appearance. The balloons are known to make an impact so big that it can make stone crack.
 
In ''Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!'', Kirby and co. end up in an underground room of an ancient temple, where they meet Clown Acrobot. He appears friendly at first, but then starts attacking them with his juggling balls. Kirby inhales him in retaliation, and gets the Circus ability. Batons appear in Kirby's hands, and he starts juggling them. Kirby is amazed at his new copy ability, and a ball appears under him as he taps his feet. As Kirby balances on it, [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] is amazed at Kirby's acrobatics, but [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] is unimpressed and thinks it's a silly ability. After doing multiple somersaults, Kirby decides to follow a mine cart track on his own while balancing on a ball.
 
After fleeing from a mine cart and subsequently falling off the track, Kirby and co. land in a large room. Here, [[Wham Bam Gaia]] appears. Wham Bam Gaia starts attacking, and a flower-shaped balloon appears in Kirby's hands when he waves them. This puzzles him at first, but when Kirby attacks Wham Bam Gaia's hand, the balloon causes a damaging explosion. This makes Kirby realize how powerful the Circus ability truly can be. Kirby continues to throw more balloons at his hand. After an intense battle, Kirby deals the finishing blow on Wham Bam Gaia with a puppy-shaped balloon. Once Kirby and co. return to the surface, Kirby drops his Circus ability to free Clown Acrobot who is happy to be back at the surface.
 
<gallery>
V3 Illustration 27.png|Kirby runs from the [[Cart|mine cart]] as it rapidly approaches.
V3 Illustration 28.png|[[Wham Bam Gaia]] appears.
V3 Illustration 29.png|Kirby deals the finishing blow on Wham Bam Gaia.
</gallery>
 
==Flavor text==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|'''American English:'''<br>''Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|orange|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|orange|clown arts}} are no joke.''<br>'''British English:'''<br>''Is this for real? You bet! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest {{color|orange|Acrobatics}}! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the {{color|orange|clown arts}} are no joke.''
|-
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''The citizens of Popstar live to be {{color|orange|entertained}}. This Copy Ability is guaranteed to blow their socks off!''
|}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Circus TD Pause Art.png|Pause screen artwork from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KTD Circus Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KTD Circus Kirby.png|Kirby with the Circus ability in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Circus Pause Screen.png|Pause subscreen for Circus Kirby from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Main Credits picture 8.png|Credits picture of Circus Kirby performing next to a [[Spookstep]] from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KDB Circus Kirby character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
NBA Circus Kirby Download Play badge.png|Download Play badge from the ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' set in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''
Twitter commemorative - Kirby's Birthday 2020.jpg|Kirby's 28th anniversary illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring Circus Kirby
Twitter commemorative - Kirby's Birthday 2020 (alt).jpg|Black-and-white version of the Kirby's 28th anniversary illustration, for coloring
KPQ Circus Banner.jpg|Banner from the [[Kirby Personality Quiz]]
Starlight Theater Compact Mirrors.jpg|"Theater Compact Mirrors" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series
Starlight Theater Star Brilliant Glass Collection.jpg|"Star Brilliant Glass Collection" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series
Starlight Theater Towel Collection.jpg|"Towel Collection" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series
</gallery>
 
===Videos===
{{Youtube|-6SdNCHCxjc|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing Circus}}
{{clear}}


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=サーカス
|jaR=Sākasu
|jaM=Circus
|es=Circo
|es=Circo
|esM=Circus
|esM=Circus
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|ruR=Tsirk
|ruR=Tsirk
|ruM=Circus
|ruM=Circus
|pt=Circo
|ptM=Circus
|zhTrad=馬戲團
|zhTradR=mǎ xì tuán
|zhSimp=马戏团
|zhSimpR=mǎ xì tuán
|zhM=Circus
}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
{{Copy Abilities}}
{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
{{KirbyTD}}
{{Navbox-KTD}}
{{KirbyPR}}
{{Navbox-KPR}}
[[Category:Copy Abilities]]
{{Navbox-Novels}}
 
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities in the Kirby novel series]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities with fiery properties]]
[[Category:Copy Abilities which can light fuses]]

Latest revision as of 21:48, 6 April 2024

Circus
KTD Circus artwork.png
Artwork of Circus Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
First game Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference)
Other game(s) Kirby: Planet Robobot
Usage type Unlimited use
Obtained from Clown Acrobot
amiibo (Planet Robobot): Mr. Game & Watch
Power(s) Attacks with circus-themed moves; Fire-Hoop Jump and Fire Baton can light cannon fuses and destroy ice blocks.
Similar to Fire, Burning, Hi-Jump
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“ Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke. ”
— Kirby: Triple Deluxe American English pause text

Circus is a Copy Ability that gives Kirby an odd hat that is made to look like a traditional "big-top" circus with a clown-like face on it. It can only be obtained from the Clown Acrobot. The ability gives Kirby several different weapons based around circus acts. These include throwing juggling pins, balancing on a ball, jumping on a trampoline, doing somersaults, jumping through a flaming hoop (this attack can destroy ice blocks), and creating balloon animals. These balloon animals form many things such as flowers, Meta Knight, and even Nightmare's Power Orb. It was introduced in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, along with Beetle, Bell, Archer, and Hypernova, and, along with Archer, returned in Kirby: Planet Robobot. This copy ability can also be obtained by scanning in a Mr. Game and Watch amiibo in Kirby Planet Robobot.

Moveset[edit]

Circus Kirby's Moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
while facing right  
Skill Image Button Execution Description
Somersault
KPR Somersault clip.png
B
 Kirby does two short somersaults and backsaults back to where he started the attack, invincible in the process.
Backsault
KPR Backsault clip.png
B + ←
 Kirby somersaults back once, invincible in the process.
Fire-Hoop Jump
KPR Fire-Hoop Jump clip.png
Dash + B
 Kirby jumps through a flaming hoop getting set on fire, invincible in the process.
Ball Balance
KPR Ball Balance clip.png
↓ + B
 Kirby balances on a spinning ball harming enemies that stay too close.
Similar to 'Hammer Twirl' and 'Parasol Twirl', Kirby is invincible during this attack.
Balloon Pop Art
KPR Balloon Pop Art clip.png
Press and hold B
 Kirby inflates a balloon that quickly pops, damaging enemies around him.
Baton
KPR Baton clip.png
↑ + B
 Kirby juggles 3 batons in the air while near useless against enemies on the same level as him. It is best with airborne enemies.
Fire Baton
KPR Fire Baton clip.png
↑ + B repeatedly
 Kirby's batons catch fire, becoming more damaging and able to light cannon fuses and destroy ice blocks.
Trampoline
KPR Trampoline clip.png
↓, and then ↑ + B
 Kirby jumps on a trampoline while spinning, invincible in the process. This is similar to Hi-Jump.
Acrobatics
KPR Acrobatics clip.png
During Trampoline, ↑ + B in midair
 Kirby performs a second invincible trampoline jump in midair (for once only). The falling trampoline also hurts enemies.

Balloon Pop Art forms[edit]

The Balloon Pop Art move creates a randomly-selected type of balloon.

Balloon Pop Art forms
Form Name Description Form Name Description
KPR Balloon Pop Art 1.png
 ドッグ
Dog 		A blue balloon dog
KTD Balloon Pop Art Meta Knight.png
 Meta Knight[conjectural title] Meta Knight holding Galaxia
(Kirby: Triple Deluxe exclusive)
KPR Balloon Pop Art 2.png
 Flower[conjectural title] An orange flower with a yellow center
KPR Balloon Pop Art 4.png
 ダークメタナイト
Dark Meta Knight 		Dark Meta Knight
(Kirby: Planet Robobot exclusive)
KPR Balloon Pop Art 3.png
 ハート
Heart 		A large pink and red heart,
with two small red hearts beside it
KPR Balloon Pop Art 5.png
 ナイトメア パワーオーブ
Nightmare's Power Orb 		Nightmare in his Power Orb form
KPR Balloon Pop Art 7.png
 マホロア
Magolor 		Magolor. This is a very rare form.
KPR Balloon Pop Art 6.png
 Inutamago[conjectural title] The HAL logo. This is a very rare form.
Japanese names taken from Kirby: Planet Robobot Official Nintendo Guidebook. English names and translations are unofficial.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

“ Circus is a new acrobatic copy ability that enables Kirby to attack enemies with circus routines. His basic attacks, Somersault and Backsault, will hit enemies who are right in front or behind Kirby. There are trickier moves such as Fire-Hoop Jump, where Kirby attacks by jumping through a ring of fire, and Ball Balance, where he attacks by walking on a big ball. To enable the Circus ability, inhale a Clown Acrobot before you get too intrigued by its routine! ”
— Satoshi Ishida, Miiverse post on 05/28/2014 9:16 AM

Circus makes its debut in this game, and is provided by the enemy Clown Acrobot. The Circus ability has a large array of goofy clown-related moves, including juggling, diving through hoops, balancing on balls, and blowing balloon animals. This is one of the few abilities which causes Kirby to smile while using several of the moves. Some of the attacks create fire, which can be used to light fuses and break icy blocks, though these moves are impractical compared to more standard fire-based abilities.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

The Circus ability returns in this title, along with its provider, Clown Acrobot. It is almost completely unchanged from its appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe; the only major difference is that Balloon Pop Art's Meta Knight balloon is now a Dark Meta Knight balloon.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Circus Kirby appears on a Character Treat, using his artwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Circus does not appear in Kirby's Dream Buffet as an ability.

In the Kirby novel series[edit]

Circus
V3 Illustration 26.png
Kirby obtains the Circus ability in Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!
Details
First volume Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!
Obtained from Clown Acrobot
Power(s) Attacking with various circus-like moves
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In the Kirby novel series, the Circus ability appears in Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!, where Kirby obtains it from Clown Acrobot. Unlike most Copy Abilities in the novel series, Kirby makes use of many different moves he can do with Circus. Kirby uses Baton, Ball Balance, Somersault, Backsault, and Balloon Pop Art. The flower and dog balloon forms each make an appearance. The balloons are known to make an impact so big that it can make stone crack.

In Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!, Kirby and co. end up in an underground room of an ancient temple, where they meet Clown Acrobot. He appears friendly at first, but then starts attacking them with his juggling balls. Kirby inhales him in retaliation, and gets the Circus ability. Batons appear in Kirby's hands, and he starts juggling them. Kirby is amazed at his new copy ability, and a ball appears under him as he taps his feet. As Kirby balances on it, Waddle Dee is amazed at Kirby's acrobatics, but King Dedede is unimpressed and thinks it's a silly ability. After doing multiple somersaults, Kirby decides to follow a mine cart track on his own while balancing on a ball.

After fleeing from a mine cart and subsequently falling off the track, Kirby and co. land in a large room. Here, Wham Bam Gaia appears. Wham Bam Gaia starts attacking, and a flower-shaped balloon appears in Kirby's hands when he waves them. This puzzles him at first, but when Kirby attacks Wham Bam Gaia's hand, the balloon causes a damaging explosion. This makes Kirby realize how powerful the Circus ability truly can be. Kirby continues to throw more balloons at his hand. After an intense battle, Kirby deals the finishing blow on Wham Bam Gaia with a puppy-shaped balloon. Once Kirby and co. return to the surface, Kirby drops his Circus ability to free Clown Acrobot who is happy to be back at the surface.

  • Kirby runs from the mine cart as it rapidly approaches.

    Kirby runs from the mine cart as it rapidly approaches.

  • Wham Bam Gaia appears.

    Wham Bam Gaia appears.

  • Kirby deals the finishing blow on Wham Bam Gaia.

    Kirby deals the finishing blow on Wham Bam Gaia.

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KTD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby: Triple Deluxe American English:
Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
British English:
Is this for real? You bet! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
KPR Box.png Kirby: Planet Robobot The citizens of Popstar live to be entertained. This Copy Ability is guaranteed to blow their socks off!

Gallery[edit]

  • Pause screen artwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

    Pause screen artwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

  • Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot

    Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot

  • Kirby with the Circus ability in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

    Kirby with the Circus ability in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

  • Pause subscreen for Circus Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

    Pause subscreen for Circus Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

  • Credits picture of Circus Kirby performing next to a Spookstep from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

    Credits picture of Circus Kirby performing next to a Spookstep from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

  • Download Play badge from the Kirby: Triple Deluxe set in Nintendo Badge Arcade

    Download Play badge from the Kirby: Triple Deluxe set in Nintendo Badge Arcade

  • Kirby's 28th anniversary illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring Circus Kirby

    Kirby's 28th anniversary illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring Circus Kirby

  • Black-and-white version of the Kirby's 28th anniversary illustration, for coloring

    Black-and-white version of the Kirby's 28th anniversary illustration, for coloring

  • Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz

    Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz

  • "Theater Compact Mirrors" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series

    "Theater Compact Mirrors" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series

  • "Star Brilliant Glass Collection" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series

    "Star Brilliant Glass Collection" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series

  • "Towel Collection" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series

    "Towel Collection" from "Kirby: Starlight Theater" merchandise series

Videos[edit]
Load video
YouTube
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Circus

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese サーカス
Sākasu 		Circus
Traditional Chinese 馬戲團
mǎ xì tuán 		Circus
Simplified Chinese 马戏团
mǎ xì tuán
Dutch Circus Circus
French Cirque Circus
German Zirkus Circus
Italian Circo Circus
Portuguese Circo Circus
Russian Цирк
Tsirk 		Circus
Spanish Circo Circus
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Copy Abilities
Standard abilities
Animal • Archer • Artist • Backdrop • Ball • Balloon • Beam • Beetle • Bell • Bomb • Bubble • Burning • Circus • Cleaning • Cook • Copy • Crash • Cupid • Cutter • Doctor • Drill • ESP • Festival • Fighter • Fire • Freeze • Ghost • Hammer • Hi-Jump • Ice • Jelly • Jet • Laser • Leaf • Light • Magic • Mecha • Metal • Mike • Mini • Mirror • Missile • Needle • Ninja • Paint • Parasol • Plasma • Poison • Ranger • Sand • Sleep • Smash Bros. • Spark • Spear • Spider • Staff • Stone • Suplex • Sword • Throw • Tornado • UFO • Water • Wheel • Whip • Wing • Wrestler • Yo-Yo
Last Battle Abilities
Animal Friends
Coo • ChuChu • Kine • Nago • Pitch • Rick
Helpers/Friends
Power Combos
Air Ride Machines
Metamortex Transformations
Super Abilities
Transformations
Robobot Armor
Roles
Friend Abilities
Friend Actions
Ravel Abilities
Mouthful Mode
Evolved Copy Abilities
Other
Non-series abilities
v • d • e
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Characters
Levels and stages
Bosses
Mid-Bosses
Copy Abilities

Standard
Archer • Beam • Beetle • Bell • Bomb • Circus • Cutter • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Ice • Leaf • Needle • Ninja • Parasol • Spark • Spear • Stone • Sword • Wing • Wheel • Whip

Limited use
Crash • Mike • Sleep

Special

Hypernova
Enemies

Standard
Antler • Barbar • Beetley • Big Kabu • Birdon • Blade Knight • Blipper • Bronto Burt • Broom Hatter • Burner Guardian • Cappy • Chilly • Chip • Clown Acrobot • Como • Craby • Degout • Flamer • Foley • Ghost Book • Ghost Dish • Ghost Gordo • Gigatzo • Glunk • Gordo • Grandy • Grizzo • Hot Head • Kabu • Key Dee • Knuckle Joe • Lanzer • Leafan • Lumberjack Waddle Dee • Mamatee • Moonja • Mumbies • Nidoo • Noddy • Pacflower • Pacto • Parasol Waddle Dee • Parasol Waddle Doo • Phanta • Pierce • Poppy Bros. Jr. • Ringle • Rocky • Scarfy • Searches • Sectra Dee • Shelt • Shotzo • Sir Kibble • Soarar • Sparky • Spookstep • Springy Hand • Spynum • Squishy • Swinging Waddle Dee • Swinging Waddle Doo • Tick • Waddle Dee • Waddle Doo • Wheelie • Whippy

Hypernova
Ace Phanta • Big Missile • Cannon tower • Land Barbar • Lollipop Tank • Pipe Worm • Waddle Dee Train

Sub-games only

Bomber • Bouncy • Sodory
Sub-games
Items and objects
Kirby Fighters Battle Stages
Dedede's Drum Dash stages
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Characters
Levels and stages
Bosses
Mid-Bosses
Copy Abilities
Standard

Archer • Beam • Bomb • Circus • Cutter • Doctor • ESP • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Ice • Jet • Leaf • Mirror • Ninja • Parasol • Poison • Smash Bros. • Spark • Stone • Sword • UFO • Wheel • Whip

Limited Use
Crash • Mike • Sleep

Robobot Armor Modes
Beam • Bomb • Cutter • ESP • Fire • Ice • Jet • Mike • Parasol • Spark • Stone • Sword • Wheel • Halberd

Team Kirby Clash Roles

Beam Mage • Doctor Healmore • Hammer Lord • Sword Hero
Enemies
Bar Waddle Dees • Barbar • Blade Knight • Blipper • Bomber • Bouncy (Kirby 3D Rumble) • Bronto Burt • Broom Hatter • Cappy • Capsule J3 • Chemitory • Chilly • Chip • Chippurus • Clown Acrobot • Como • Covered Looker • Craby • Degout • Dekabu • Dice • Driver Waddle Dee • Elec • Flamer • Flotzo Borg • Foley • Gabon • Galbo • Gigatzo • Glunk • Grand Propeller • Grandy • Grizzo • Haltworker • Hot Head • Iron Ball • Iron Hammer • Kabu • Key Dee • Knuckle Joe • Labotory • Leafan • Mamatee • Metal Acro • Moonja • Mumbies • NESP • Noddy • Pacto • Parasol Waddle Dee • Poppy Bros. Jr. • Prism Ball • Propeller • Rocky • Scarfy • Security Laser • Shelt • Shotzo • Simirror • Sir Kibble • Sleepy Turtle • Soarar • Sparky • Spear Waddle Dee (Kirby 3D Rumble) • Spring Note • Spynum • Squishy • Swinging Waddle Dee • Swinging Waddle Doo • UFO • Venog • Vol • Waddle Dee • Waddle Doo • Walf • Walker Waddle Dee • Walky • Wester • Wheelie • Whippy • Yesman
Sub-Games
Kirby 3D Rumble levels
Items and objects
Extra
v • d • e
Kirby novel series
Protagonists
Supporting characters
Awoofy • Axe Knight • Beetley • Blade Knight • Bonkers • Broom Hatter • Bouncy • Bugzzy • Butterfly • Burning Leo • Cappy • Capsule J2 • Captain Vul • Chaos Elfilis • Chef Kawasaki • Chilly • Chip • Clawroline • Claycia • Clockers • Como • Coo • Dark Taranza • Daroach • Driblee • Duo Edge • Elfilin • Elline • Fecto Elfilis • Fecto Forgo • Flamberge • Forgo Leon • Francisca • Galacta Knight • Galactic Nova • Gigant Edge • Gooey • Goriath • Gorimondo • Grand Doomer • Hornhead • Hot Head • Hyness • Ignite Edge • Jammerjab • Javelin Knight • Kine • King D-Mind • Kirbys • Knuckle Joe • Kracko • Landia • Leafan • Leongar • Li'l Kracko • Lor Starcutter • Lovely • Mace Knight • Magolor • Magolor Soul • Me-Devil • Mine • Mookie • Morpho Knight • Mr. Dooter • Mr. Frosty • NESP • Noddy • Oba-chan • Parallel Nightmare • Phantom Clawroline • Phantom Gorimondo • Phantom King Dedede • Phantom Sillydillo • Pick • Poppy Bros. Jr. • President Haltmann • Prince Fluff • Queen Sectonia • Rick • Scarfy • Server Hands • Shadow Kirby • Sillydillo • Soldier Waddle Dee • Sphere Doomer • Spynum • Star Dream • Susie • Sword Knight • Taranza • Tookey • Trident Knight • Twin Woods • Waddle Dees • Waddle Doo • Walky • We-Devil • Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee • Wheelie • Whispy Woods • Wise Waddle Dee • Vividria • Void Termina • Ye-Devil • Yin-Yarn • Yggy Woods • Zan Partizanne
Minor characters
Guest characters
Volumes
No. Japanese name English name
1 星ほしのカービィ あぶないグルメ屋ゃ敷しき！？の巻まき Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!
2 星ほしのカービィ くらやみ森もりで大おおさわぎ！の巻まき Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!
3 星ほしのカービィ 大盗賊だいとうぞくドロッチェ団だんあらわる！の巻まき Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!
4 星ほしのカービィ メタナイトとあやつり姫ひめ Kirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess
5 星ほしのカービィ プププランドで大だいレース！の巻まき Kirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!
6 星ほしのカービィ 大迷宮 だいめいきゅうのトモダチを救すくえ！の巻まき Kirby's Labyrinth Rescue!
7 星ほしのカービィ ロボボプラネットの大冒険だいぼうけん！ Kirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure!
8 星ほしのカービィ メタナイトと銀河ぎんが最強さいきょうの戦士せんし Kirby: Meta Knight and the Galaxy's Greatest Warrior
9 星ほしのカービィ 結成けっせい！ カービィハンターズZゼットの巻まき Kirby Clash Team Unite!
10 星ほしのカービィ 決戦けっせん！ バトルデラックス!! Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!
11 星ほしのカービィ スターアライズ フレンズ大冒険だいぼうけん！編へん Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!
12 星ほしのカービィ スターアライズ 宇宙うちゅうの大だいピンチ！？編へん Kirby Star Allies: The Universe is in Trouble?!
13 星ほしのカービィ 毛糸けいとの世界せかいで大事件だいじけん！ Kirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land!
14 星ほしのカービィ 虹にじの島しま々じまを救すくえ！の巻まき Kirby: Save the Rainbow Islands!
15 星ほしのカービィ スーパーカービィハンターズ大だい激闘げきとう！の巻まき Kirby: Super Team Kirby's Big Battle!
16 星ほしのカービィ 夢幻むげんの歯車はぐるまを探さがせ！ Kirby and the Search for the Dreamy Gears!
17 星ほしのカービィ メタナイトと黄泉よみの騎士きし Kirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi
18 星ほしのカービィ カービィカフェは大おおさわぎ！？の巻まき Kirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!
19 星ほしのカービィ カービィファイターズ 宿命しゅくめいのライバルたち！！ Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!
20 星ほしのカービィ デデデ大王だいおうの脱走だっそう大作戦だいさくせん！ Kirby: King Dedede's Great Escape Mission!
21 星ほしのカービィ ナゾと事件じけんのプププトレイン！？の巻まき Kirby: The Mysterious Incident on the Pupupu Train?!
22 星ほしのカービィ スターライト・シアターへようこそ！の巻まき Kirby: Welcome to the Starlight Theater!
23 星ほしのカービィ 天あま駆かける船ふねと虚言きょげんの魔術師まじゅつし Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood
24 星ほしのカービィ ディスカバリー 新世界しんせかいへ走はしり出だせ！編へん Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Start Running to the New World!
25 星ほしのカービィ ディスカバリー 絶島ぜつしまの夢ゆめをうちくだけ！編へん Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!
26 星ほしのカービィ まんぷく、まんまる、グルメフェス！ Kirby: Full Stomach, Perfect Circle, Dream Buffet!
27 星ほしのカービィ 刹那せつなの見斬みきりで悪あくを断たて！ Kirby: Sever Evil with a Slash in a Flash!
28 星ほしのカービィ おいでよ、わいわいマホロアランド！ Kirby: Come On Over to Merry Magoland!
29 星ほしのカービィ ミュージックフェスで大おおはしゃぎ！ Kirby: Having a Blast at the Music Festival!
30 星ほしのカービィ プププ温泉おんせんはいい湯ゆだな♪の巻まき Kirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪
Copy Abilities
Archer • Artist • Beam • Beetle • Bell • Bomb • Burning • Buzz-Saw Cutter • Circus • Copy Essence • Cupid • Cutter • Crystal Needle • Doctor • Drill • ESP • Festival • Fighter • Fire • Flare Beam • Friend Ability • Friend Star • Gigant Sword • Hammer • Hi-Jump • Hypernova • Ice • Jelly • Jet • Leaf • Mecha • Mike • Mini • Mirror • Monster Flame • Needle • Ninja • Parasol • Ranger • Sleep • Snow Bowl • Space Ranger • Spark • Spear • Spider • Staff • Star Allies Sparkler • Stone • Storm Tornado • Sword • Tornado • Ultra Sword • Water • Wheel • Whip • Wing • Wrestler • Yo-Yo
Locations
Objects and plot devices
Extra
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