List of references in the Kirby series: Difference between revisions

*[[Gabon]] bears similarities to both the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] [[bulbapedia:Cubone (Pokémon)|Cubone]] and [[bulbapedia:Marowak (Pokémon)|Marowak]], as well as the [[mariowiki:Little Skull Mouser|Little Skull Mouser]] enemies from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', due to the fact that all of these creatures wear oversized skulls over their heads, as well as the fact that both Gabon and the Cubone line throw bones to attack and the fact that both Gabon and Little Skull Mousers can be unmasked.

*[[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]] from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' is based on the gators from the [[HAL Laboratory]] game ''[[Wikipedia:Revenge of the 'Gator|Revenge of the 'Gator]]''. This reference is made more specific with the gator-based attack from [[Kirby Quest]] in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''.

*[[Kabula]]'s modern look, starting with ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', resembles [[mariowiki:Banzai Bill|Banzai Bill]], with some of her projectiles bearing a much more direct resemblance.

*[[Mumbies]] typically share a similar behavior to that of the aformentioned Boo enemy from the '' Mario'' franchise in [[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] games.

*[[Wappa]]'s Japanese name is "Wampa", a reference to the [[wikipedia:Wampa|species]] from ''[[wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'' of the same name.

**Additionally, the image depicting Kirby, [[Rick]], [[Kine]] and [[Coo]] inside a tavern in the [[Jukebox|Sound Test]] screen is a recreation of a scene from ''Yūyūki''.

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**One of Kirby's "Excellent" attacks calls on a horde of 66 [[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]]s to attack the enemies. This is a reference to the 1989 Game Boy game ''[[wikipedia:Revenge of the 'Gator|Revenge of the 'Gator]]'', also produced by HAL Laboratory (called ''Pinball: The Great 66-Alligator Parade'' in Japanese).

**Another "Excellent" attack has Kirby ride a [[Moto Shotzo]] while being chased by a mechanical dragon with boxing gloves that highly resembles a boss from HAL Laboratories' 1991 game ''Trax''. As mentioned above, Moto Shotzo itself greatly resembles ''Trax's'' main protagonist.

*Similarly to how Kirby Quest references ''Arcana'', the title screen, logo, and gameplay of [[Strato Patrol EOS]] reference ''Uchuu Keibitai SDF'', a 1990 video game produced by HAL Laboratory.

*[[Goriath]] is a possible reference to Saiyan warriors from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. This includes the change in hair colors similar to the Super Saiyan transformation and the beam attacks being a nod to the Kamehameha Wave.

**Relatedly, [[Hydriath]]'s facial hair and association with water may be inspired by the Greek god [[wikipedia:Poseidon|Poseidon]]. Also, during some of Hydriath's attacks, it teleports as a form of a fake-out, with the teleportation method also being a nod to the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise.

*The star visible on the mast of the [[Lor Starcutter]] during the Lor & [[Traitor Magolor|Magolor]] and Lor EX & Magolor boss battles strongly resembles the Dark Star and Dark Star X from the original ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.]]''

**Additionally, the mascots of Wondaria, Wondog and Wondy, could be seen as analgous to [[wikipedia:Mickey Mouse|Mickey]] and [[wikipedia:Minnie Mouse|Minnie Mouse]], given that they are pre-existing characters who formed the basis for the park.

**[[Scare Tactics - Part I|A Midsummer Night's Scream!]] - ''[[wikipedia:A Midsummer Night's Dream|A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'', one of the comedic plays of William Shakespeare.

**[[Born to Be Mild - Part I|Born to Be Mild]] - ''[[wikipedia:Born to Be Wild|Born to Be Wild]]'', a 1968 song by Canadian-American psychedelic rock band [[wikipedia:Steppenwolf (band)|Steppenwolf]].

*"It's Dedede, Everyone Come On!" references a Japanese T.V. show called ''It's 8 O' Clock, Everyone Come On!''.

*"Dedede Mystery Discovery" references a Japanese T.V. show called ''World Mystery Discovery''.

In the Japanese version of [[Cappy New Year]], [[Escargoon|Escargon]] refers to his rocket as the "Teppoudon", which is a reference to the North Korean ballistic missile called "Taepo Dong". Additionally, 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]] (while also making reference to the year that the episode first aired).

In the Japanese version of [[Labor Daze]], [[Tiff|Fumu]] remarks that the pollution from King Dedede's factory is severely damaging the environment of Dream Land, which could result in a "Silent Spring". This is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Silent Spring|famous environmental science book of the same name]], published in 1962.

In the Japanese version of [[Abusement Park]], when the Dream Landers are fighting over the [[Walky]] in the karaoke contest, Mayor Len attempts to sing "[[wikipedia:Y.M.C.A. (song)|Y.M.C.A.]]" by the [[wikipedia:Village People|Village People]] but gets the acronym wrong, singing "Y.W.C.A." instead. [[Sir Ebrum|Cabinet Minister Pāmu]] later tries to sing [[wikipedia:Tony Bennett|Tony Bennett]]'s "[[wikipedia:I Left My Heart in San Francisco|I Left My Heart in San Francisco]]" and [[wikipedia:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]]'s "[[wikipedia:My Way|My Way]]".

In the Japanese version of [[A Dental Dilemma]], [[Lady Like|Lady Mēmu]] promises [[Tuff|Bun]] a "CubeGame" if he goes to the dentist, which is likely a reference to the [[Nintendo GameCube]]; the newest [[Nintendo]] console out at the time.

The premise of [[A Novel Approach]] revolves around characters reading a new bestselling novel called ''Pappy Pottey and the Fool's Stone'', which is a direct reference to the 1997 fantasy novel ''[[wikipedia:Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''. Likewise, the story also features Castle Dedede stylized as a "magic school" similar to Hogwarts, and a character called [[Rowlin]] appears, who is a stand-in for ''Harry Potter'' author [[wikipedia:J. K. Rowling|J.K. Rowling]].

In the Japanese version of [[Prediction Predicament - Part II]], the asteroid heading towards Dream Land is called [[Phantom Star Gerath]], which is a reference to the Japanese film ''[[Wikipedia:Gorath|Gorath]]'', which involves a white dwarf star heading directly toward Earth. Additionally, in the Japanese version, King Dedede sings a song on the swings that translates to,  "Life is short... Fall in love, Dedede..." This is a reference to a famous Japanese film called ''Ikiru'', directed by Akira Kurosawa.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umLtGRl_WE4 The scene being referenced in question]</ref>

In [[Right Hand Robot]], the scene where Escargoon empowers the [[Escar-droid]] using lightning is a reference to the 1818 science horror novel ''[[wikipedia:Frankenstein|Frankenstein]]'' by English writer [[wikipedia:Mary Shelley|Mary Shelley]].

**Additionally, [[Professor Curio]] proposes "Curio Jones", which is inspired by ''[[wikipedia:Indiana Jones|Indiana Jones]]''.

**In the Japanese version, the character Mayor Len proposes for it is called "Wooltaro". This is a reference to the popular anime series ''[[wikipedia:Hamtaro|Hamtaro]]''.

**In the Japanese version, [[Iro|Hohhe]] proposes a robot character called "Ovangelidan". This is a reference to the 1995 anime series ''[[wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''.

**In the Japanese version, [[Honey]] proposes a cartoon idea similar to the 1989 animated film ''[[wikipedia:Kiki's Delivery Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]]''.

*The monster [[Anige]] is initially disguised as "Dis Walney", who is a direct stand-in for American animator and businessman Walt Disney.

In the Japanese version of [[Hunger Struck]], when King Dedede and Escargon are being chased by the Waddle Dees, Escargon says a line that translates to "This is a revolt! No... it's a revolution!" This may be a reference to the famous line offered to [[wikipedia:Louis XVI|King Louis XVI]] of France when the [[Wikipedia:Bastille|Bastille]] was stormed in 1789.

In the Japanese version of [[Cappy Town Down]], when King Dedede and Escargon first see the [[Halberd]], they reference the anime ''[[wikipedia:Space Battleship Yamato|Space Battleship Yamato]]'', which the Halberd itself was based on. The composer for the Japanese version of the anime, [[Akira Miyagawa]], has worked on the ''Space Battleship Yamato'' franchise and is the son of the series' original composer, Hiroshi Miyagawa.

The monster [[Lobzilla]] is named after the film monster [[wikipedia:Godzilla|Godzilla]] in English; his name is ''Ebizō'' in Japanese, after a famous family line of kabuki actors, [[wikipedia:Ichikawa Ebizō|Ichikawa Ebizō]]. Fittingly, he gives Kirby the [[Kabuki]] ability. Kabuki Kirby's human form resembles warrior-monk [[wikipedia:Saitô Musashibô Benkei|Saitô Musashibô Benkei]] (西塔武蔵坊弁慶) from feudal Japan, specifically his appearance in the Japanese dance-drama ''[https://www.kabuki21.com/kanjincho.php Kanjinchô]''. Notably, Benkei was portrayed by [https://www.kabuki21.com/ebizo5.php Ichikawa Ebizô V], which ties further into the reference.