Editing List of references to the Kirby series

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This is a list of '''''Kirby'' references''' outside of the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series. For the sake of simplicity, ''Kirby'' series material within the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] is not included here. Note that many of these references are not concretely confirmed, and that this list is not exhaustive.

==''[[wikipedia:A Hat in Time|A Hat in Time]]''==
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*The drawing song from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' is parodied in Chapter 2 (Battle of the Birds): Act 4 (Train Rush) on a small TV inside the train's caboose.

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==''[[wikipedia:Amphibia (TV series)|Amphibia]]''==
In the episode ''Adventures in Catsitting'', when the Plantars arrive to the vet, they perform a dance similar to the [[Kirby Dance]], complete with similar sounding 8-bit music.

==''[[nwiki:amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits|amiibo Tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits]]''==
*By scanning an amiibo figure, it is possible to unlock playable demos of certain [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] and [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] games. Among the selection of games that can be unlocked are ''Kirby's Adventure'', ''Kirby's Dream Course'', ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.

==''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing|Animal Crossing]]''==
*In ''Animal Crossing'' for the Nintendo GameCube, a number of [[nookipedia:List of official designs|custom designs]] are available by scanning e-cards with the e-Reader. One of these designs is based on Kirby.

==''[[wikipedia:Arcana (video game)|Arcana]]''==
[[File:Arcana Intro.jpg|thumb|250px|Screenshot from the opening scene of ''Arcana'' showing two Kirbys.]]
*In the intro cutscene, Kirby can be seen twice during Galneon's army showcase. This reference is particularly notable due to the fact that ''Arcana'' was released precisely one month before ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' in Japan, thus technically making Kirby's cameo here his first appearance in a video game.

==''[[nwiki:AR Games|AR Games]]''==
[[File:Kirby AR Card.png|thumb|left|70px|The Kirby AR Card]]
*Among the six AR Cards packed with any Nintendo 3DS system is one depicting Kirby. Scanning the card allows the player to take photos with Kirby. Additionally, the player can change Kirby's pose, with there being five poses in total: a default pose based on a render from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', a pose depicting Kirby doodling himself, a pose depicting Kirby riding a [[Warp Star]], a pose depicting Kirby with the [[Parasol]] ability and a running pose. The background music for the mode that lets the player scan this card contains a small portion of "[[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens]]" to boot.

==''[[wikipedia:Bloons Tower Defense|Bloons TD 6]]''==
*The description for the "Mageical Journey ~By BF10" event in week 71 of Odyssey Mode references one of the lyrics featured in the "[[Song of Supplication]]" from ''Kirby Star Allies''.
*The "Land Of Forgotten Carmobiles ~By BF10" Odyssey in week 115 of the same mode references ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' with the name, in particular the [[Car Mouth|car theme]] and the description referencing the first line of "[[Welcome to the New World!]]"

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==''[[nwiki:BoxBoy! series|BoxBoy!]]'' series==
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===''[[nwiki:BoxBoy! (game)|BoxBoy!]]''===
*Score Attack, Stage 6 has Qbby collecting tokens arranged to resemble Kirby from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.

===''[[nwiki:BoxBoxBoy!|BoxBoxBoy!]]''===
*The comic "Kirby's Closet" has Qbby mimicing [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] like [[Fire]], [[Hammer]] and [[Sword]]. The comic ends with Qbby dressed up in [[Ultra Sword]] turning around to discover Kirby has been watching him.

===''[[nwiki:Bye-Bye BoxBoy!|Bye-Bye BoxBoy!]]''===
*Scanning a ''Kirby''-series amiibo into the game allows [[Qbby]] to wear a costume based on [[Kirby]], [[King Dedede]], [[Meta Knight]], or [[Waddle Dee]], depending on which amiibo was used. The boxes he produces while wearing these costumes resemble [[Star Block]]s.
*The comic "So Close, Yet..." has a description referencing the [[Star Warrior]]s from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
*Another comic named "Suit Up!" has Qbby piloting a box-made robot to mimic the [[Robobot Armor]], but meeting Kirby in his real armor in the end.

===''[[nwiki:BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!|BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!]]''===
*The comic "How to make friends!" features Qbby tossing boxes in a similar fashion to [[Friend Heart]]s from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', but accidentally hitting Kirby at the end of the comic.

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==''[[wikipedia:Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash|Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash]]''==
*By scanning a Kirby, King Dedede or Meta Knight amiibo, a Chibi-Robo figure based off of them will become available through the Chibi-Capsule vending machine. The Kirby Pose appears to be based off of the render used for Kirby on the box art for ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' while the King Dedede Pose and Meta Knight Pose are based off of their renders from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''.

==''[[wikipedia:Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (film)|Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs]]''==
At one point during the credits, a cheeseburger faces the screen and sprouts pickle slices for arms and tomato slices for feet, making it resemble Kirby. Afterwards, it begins dancing in a similar manner to the Kirby Dance.

==''[[wikipedia:Cookie Clicker|Cookie Clicker]]''==
*One of the randomly-chosen grandma names is [[Zan Partizanne|Zan Tart-izanne]].<ref>[https://orteil.dashnet.org/grandmas The full list of grandma names for Cookie Clicker]</ref> This is one of the many names submitted by a supporter for the game on ''[[wikipedia:Patreon|Patreon]]''.

==''Dadish series''==
[[File:Dadish_2_World_1_Intro.jpg|200px|thumb|An example of a world intro from ''Dadish 2''.]]
*The world intro cutscenes for the first three ''Dadish'' games resemble those from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', even having a near-identical typeface used for the names of the worlds.

==''[[nwiki:Daigassou! Band Brothers|Daigasso! Band-Brothers]]''==
*The game features a medley of [[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens]], [[Forest/Nature Area]] and the [[Kirby Dance]] as one of the selectable tracks that can be played.

==[[wikipedia:Discord|Discord]] chat client==
[[File:Discord Nitro Kirby cameos.png|200px|thumb|Historic tab for purchasing Nitro subscriptions in Discord.]]
Discord, a popular chat platform, used to feature numerous ''Kirby'' cameos before it rebranded to appear more inclusive to non-gaming communities. The client's mascot, Wumpus, could be seen riding a fast motorized unicycle of likeness to [[Wheelie Rider]], and through a forest which included [[Whispy Woods]], in Discord's Nitro subscription-related pages.<ref>[https://archive.vn/BeqVT Nitro Benefits and Features - Discord]</ref> Features of the subscription such as custom emojis and extended upload limits were promoted with pictures of Wumpus riding a [[Warp Star]] and a chest containing a [[Maxim Tomato]]. The [[Mirror]] ability's magic rod was also used as a background placeholder in the client's Webhook tab, for when a Discord server does not yet have any webhooks. The client is known for having featured various references to Nintendo franchises. Wumpus riding a Warp Star and the Maxim Tomato in the chest are still visible on the Nitro pop-up feature list on the mobile app. Additionally, the April 1st, 2024 Loot Box event featured the Dream Hammer, a hammer with a handle based on the [[Star Rod]]. Unlocking the Dream Hammer played a sound effect based on "[[Kirby Dance (theme)|Kirby Dance]]".
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Dream Hammer Discord Loot Box.svg|The Dream Hammer from the Loot Box event
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==''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' series==
===''[[mariowiki:Donkey Konga|Donkey Konga]]''===
One of the songs that can be played is [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (song)|the 4Kids theme song]] for ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. The Japanese version of the game features the [[Kirby! (opening theme)|second theme]] from the Japanese version of the show instead.

===''[[mariowiki:Donkey Konga 2|Donkey Konga 2]]''===
One of the songs that can be played in the European/Australian version of the game is the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' arrangement of the [[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens]] theme.

{{Youtube|2jk8dQnLh7g|300|Video of the ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' theme song in ''Donkey Konga''}}
{{Youtube|bVxeCHgIfmQ|300|Video of "Kirby!" in ''Donkey Konga''}}

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==''EarthBound''==
[[File:EarthBound Kirby sprite.png]] In the debug menu of ''[[wikibound:EarthBound|EarthBound]]'', a sprite of Kirby is used as the cursor. This is because the game was developed in part by [[HAL Laboratory]]. The sprite appears to be an early version of Kirby's sprite from ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'', which was also in development at the time.

==''[[nwiki:Face Raiders|Face Raiders]]''==
*One animation on the title screen shows three enemies from the game performing a dance similar to that of the Kirby Dance. There's another animation in the game that resembles the Kirby Dance to a lesser extent. It is worth noting that [[HAL Laboratory]], the developers of the ''Kirby'' series, also developed this game.

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*The song [https://soundcloud.com/fu_mou/green-night-parade "Green Night Parade"] is a cover version of "[[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens]]" which quotes "[[Float Islands (theme)|Float Islands]]" during the bridge and "[[Candy Mountain (theme)|Candy Mountain]]" during the outro. The [https://vimeo.com/23634479 music video] for the song, which only uses the first two minutes, depicts Kirby dancing along to the song.

==''General Knowledge Training''==
In this adult intelligence training game developed by HAL Laboratory, one quiz asks the player to identify the genre of a particular song. One possible song in this quiz is a tango remix of [[Gourmet Race (theme)|the Gourmet Race theme]].

{{Youtube|AjOjI3nnGqY|300|The tango remix of the Gourmet Race theme.}}

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==''[[wikipedia:Geometry Dash|Geometry Dash]]''==
*Added in Update 2.1 is the achievement "One for you, ten for me" (2000 diamonds), which rewards the player with a cube resembling [[Kirby]] when completed. Coincidentally, it also resembles [[Square Kirby]], however the icon was introduced to the game two years before the latter debuted.
*Added in Update 2.2 are two new icons referencing the ''Kirby'' series:
**The achievement "But Wait, There's Even More!" (12,000 stars) rewards a new swing depicting a [[Hover|hovering]] Kirby.
**The achievement "Just a coin toss away" (1,600 user coins) rewards a new cube depicting [[Meta Knight]].
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GD KirbyIcon.jpg|The Kirby icon as it is displayed in the Icon Kit.
GD MetaKnight Icon.jpg|Viewing requirements for unlocking the [[Meta Knight]] icon in the Icon Kit.
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==[[wikipedia:Google Search|Google]] search engine==
Google's [https://login.corp.google.com/ corporate login page] fetches a random image from a pool of many every time it is accessed. Among the many images is one depicting a Kirby plush wearing a pink Google hoodie.<ref>https://static.corp.google.com/corpsso/images/googler-kirby.jpeg ([http://web.archive.org/web/20190523021930/https://static.corp.google.com/corpsso/images/googler-kirby.jpeg Wayback Machine snapshot])</ref>

==''[[wikipedia:HappinessCharge PreCure! the Movie: The Ballerina of the Land of Dolls|HappinessCharge PreCure! the Movie: The Ballerina of the Land of Dolls]]''==
In one scene, a tree bearing resemblance to [[Whispy Woods]] makes a cameo appearance.

==''The Henry Stickmin Collection''==
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*In the "Presumed Dead" ending of ''Fleeing the Complex'', when Henry is surrounded by Wall prison guards on the edge of a cliff as Dmitri Johannes Petrov is about to send him to his doom, the [[Warp Star]] is the first of his available options to appear. The Warp Star sound effects from the original 8-bit ''Kirby'' games can also be heard.
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==''Hobo Ka no Kenkō Techō''==
*This Japanese only DSiWare game features a unique arrangement of the [[Grape Garden (theme)|Grape Garden]] theme from ''Kirby's Adventure''. Interestingly, another rearrangement of the Grape Garden theme from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', "Pocket Diary", seems to have been modeled after the arrangement from this game.

==''Kirby's Selecta'' (Juice WRLD song)==
This song by American rapper [[wikipedia:Juice Wrld|Juice WRLD]], which notably went unreleased and was leaked on January 15th 2019, samples the File Select theme from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''.

==''[[wikipedia:Mad (TV series)|MAD (TV series)]]''==
The ''Kirby'' series is referenced and parodied numerous times throughout the series. For instance, [[Kracko]] appears in the ''Koopa Troopa, Gutsman and Kracko'' sketch while Kirby himself stars in the ''Kirby's Star Tours'' sketch. Kirby also appears as a secondary character in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid Icarus'' sketch.

==''Homestar Runner''==
*In the Strong Bad Email titled pom pom, Strong Bad gets himself beaten up by Pom Pom after attempting to poke him with a pin. Here, Pom Pom uses a fighting style similar to that of Kirby's in the Super Smash Bros. series.
*In the toon Twenty THANXty Six, Pan Pan inhales Stinkoman and 1-Up in an identical manner to Kirby.

==''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' series==
===''[[mariowiki:Mario Kart 8|Mario Kart 8]]'' / ''[[mariowiki:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''===
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*By scanning a Kirby [[amiibo]], a special racing suit based on him can be unlocked for Mii characters. As of Version 3.0.0, any ''Kirby''-series amiibo can be used to unlock this suit.

===''[[mariowiki:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''===
[[File:MLSS Kirby Story Poster.png|thumb|The Kirby Story poster]]
*At the [[mariowiki:Yoshi Theater (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Yoshi Theater]], there is a poster for a ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]''-themed movie named "Kirby Story". This in turn is referenced in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', where a "KIRBYSTORY" [[List of Present Codes in Kirby and the Forgotten Land|Present Code]] is hidden in the [[Waddle Dee Cinema]].

===''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins|Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''===
*In the second level of the [[mariowiki:Turtle Zone|Turtle Zone]], an enemy named [[mariowiki:Unibo|Unibo]][[File:Unibo SML2 sprite.png]] which strongly resembles a [[Gordo]][[File:KDL Gordo sprite.png]] appears.

===''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''===
*There is an enemy called [[mariowiki:Milde|Milde]] which has a superficial resemblance to [[Kirby]], being pink and spherical with red feet and cheek blush. They are most common in [[mariowiki:Marching Milde's Fort|Marching Milde's Fort]], fourth level of World 4.
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===''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Maker|Super Mario Maker]]''===
*Three of the [[mariowiki:Costume Mario|costumes]] Mario can wear using the [[mariowiki:Mystery Mushroom|Mystery Mushroom]] power-up are based off of [[Kirby]], [[King Dedede]] and [[Meta Knight]]. Each of these costumes use sound effects from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and are based on their sprites from that game. These costumes can be unlocked by scanning an [[amiibo]] of their respective character, or can be randomly obtained by clearing the 100 Mario Challenge. Kirby and Meta Knight can be unlocked by clearing the 100 Mario Challenge on Normal mode, while King Dedede is unlocked by clearing it on Expert mode.
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SMM Kirby Sprite.png|Kirby's sprite
SMM King Dedede Sprite.png|King Dedede's sprite
SMM Meta Knight Sprite.png|Meta Knight's sprite
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===''[[mariowiki:Super Mario-kun|Super Mario-kun]]''===
[[File:Super Mario-Kun Kirby.png|thumb|220px]]
Kirby makes a cameo in volume 5 of ''Super Mario-kun''. When Mario and his friends are being chased by Boos, Kirby appears and helps Mario and his allies by swallowing the enemies. However, Kirby gets scared by a Boo with worms on its face shortly afterward and runs away.
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==''[[wikipedia:Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (video game)|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (SNES)]]''==
*The SNES version of this game has an unused sprite of Kirby left over in its code.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers:_The_Movie_(SNES)#Unused_Graphics TCRF page on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (SNES)]</ref>

==''[[wikipedia:Miitomo|Miitomo]]''==
*''Miitomo'' was a social networking app developed by Nintendo for various mobile devices, being active until its discontinuation on May 8th, 2018. Users could obtain various outfits for their Mii to wear, including some based off of the ''Kirby'' series.

==''[[wikipedia:Miitopia|Miitopia]]''==
[[File:Miitopia Kirby Clothing.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A Mii in the Kirby Clothing]]
*If the [[Kirby]] [[amiibo]] is scanned, a set of clothing usable by any Mii role is unlocked. The hat is based on Kirby, and the suit is blue and yellow with yellow stars on it.
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==''[[mariowiki:NES Remix 2|NES Remix 2]] / [[mariowiki:Ultimate NES Remix|Ultimate NES Remix]]''==
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*The ''NES Remix'' series consists of games featuring short challenges based on numerous titles released on the NES. Various challenges based on ''Kirby's Adventure'' can be found throughout ''NES Remix 2'', and these challenges are also featured in ''Ultimate NES Remix''.

==''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''==
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Badges featuring graphics from many different Nintendo series can be collected by playing a rotating selection of free-to-start [[wikipedia:Claw crane|claw cranes]]. These badges can be used to decorate the [[Nintendo 3DS]] HOME Menu.
*The "''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''" category contains 20 badge sets with 66 unique badges in total. These include 8 original "launcher" badges which act as special icons for launching the built-in 3DS apps.
*The "Kirby Keychain Series" category contains 52 badge sets with 257 unique badges, all based on the many [[Keychain]] sprites.
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NBA Arcade Bunny Statue Model.png|The statue representing the player's collection, featuring a [[Kirby]] badge
NBA Kirby Triple Deluxe Set 01.png|A complete set of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' launcher badges
NBA Kirby Triple Deluxe Set 02.png|A complete set of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' launcher badges
NBA Kirby Triple Deluxe Set 03.png|A complete set of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' badges
NBA Kirby Triple Deluxe Set 12.png|A complete set of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' badges
NBA Kirby Triple Deluxe Set 17.png|A complete set of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' badges
NBA Kirby Keychain Series Set 01.png|A complete set of Kirby Keychain Series badges, showing sprites from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
NBA Kirby Keychain Series Set 06.png|A complete set of Kirby Keychain Series badges, showing sprites from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
NBA Kirby Keychain Series Set 15.png|A complete set of Kirby Keychain Series badges, showing sprites from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
NBA Kirby Keychain Series Set 33.png|A complete set of Kirby Keychain Series badges, showing sprites from ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
NBA Kirby Keychain Series Set 36.png|A complete set of Kirby Keychain Series badges, showing sprites from ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
NBA Kirby Keychain Series Set 40.png|A complete set of Kirby Keychain Series badges, showing sprites from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
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==''[[mariowiki:Nintendo Monopoly|Nintendo Monopoly]]''==
*[[Meta Knight]], [[King Dedede]], [[Kirby]], and a [[Warp Star]], using their artwork from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', appear as stations in a Nintendo-themed edition of the board game ''[[wikipedia:Monopoly (game)|Monopoly]]'', first released in 2006. It was later revised in 2010, with Warp Star being replaced with an [[pikipedia:Onion|Onion]] from ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin series|Pikmin]]''. The 2006 board also features screenshots of many Nintendo games in the centre, including ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', and ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', while the 2010 board instead features a lineup of Nintendo characters, including Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight.

==''[[nwiki:nintendogs + cats|Nintendogs + Cats]]''==
*By scanning the Kirby AR Card, the player's dog or cat will appear wearing a Kirby hat.

==[[wikipedia:NoRedInk|NoRedInk]]==
*''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' appears as one of the selectable interests, which adds [[Kirby]], [[King Dedede]], and [[Meta Knight]] as possible characters that can be mentioned in a question.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' also appears, which includes Kirby as a possible character.

==''One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X''==
*By scanning a Kirby amiibo, a special costume for Tony Tony Chopper can be unlocked.

==''One Way'' (Wiz Khalifa song)==
This song, which comes from [[wikipedia:Wiz Khalifa|Wiz Khalifa]]'s 2009 mix tape Burn After Rolling, samples a track from ''Kirby's Adventure'', specifically [[Level 4 Map Select]].

==''[[wikipedia:Part Time UFO|Part Time UFO]]'' (Nintendo Switch)==
[[File:Channel PPP - Part Time UFO.jpg|thumb|Channel PPP post presenting the easter egg]]
*[[Kirby]], [[King Dedede]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], and many [[Waddle Dee]]s cameo as plush toys in the two-star version of Toy Shop 2. A star is also present in the same stage, analogous to the [[Warp Star]].
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PTUFO Kirby stuffed toy.png|The Kirby plush
PTUFO King Dedede stuffed toy.png|The King Dedede plush
PTUFO Meta Knight stuffed toy.png|The Meta Knight plush
PTUFO Bandana Waddle Dee stuffed toy.png|The Bandana Waddle Dee plush
PTUFO Waddle Dee stuffed toy.png|The Waddle Dee plush
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==''Picross'' series==
===''[[mariowiki:Club Nintendo Picross Plus|Club Nintendo Picross Plus]]''===
In this Japanese-exclusive [[mariowiki:Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] title for [[Nintendo 3DS]], five of the standard ''Picross'' puzzles are based on the ''Kirby'' series.
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CNPP P011 Kirby.png|P011: Kirby
CNPP P021 Waddle Dee.png|P021: Waddle Dee
CNPP P029 Maxim Tomato.png|P029: Maxim Tomato
CNPP P072 Meta Knight.png|P072: Meta Knight
CNPP P086 King Dedede.png|P086: King Dedede
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===''Picross DS''===
Nine of the 12 ''Kirby''-related puzzles from ''Picross NP Vol.3'' were available as downloadable content.

===''[[mariowiki:Picross NP|Picross NP]]''===
[[File:Picross NP Vol 3.png|thumb|right|Screenshot from ''Picross NP Vol.3''.]]
Volume 3 of the Japanese-exclusive Super Famicom series ''Picross NP'' is based around the ''Kirby'' series. There are 12 total puzzles, based on the following characters/objects, in order:
#[[Rocky]]
#[[Walky]]
#[[Gordo]]
#[[Waddle Doo]]
#[[Sir Kibble]]
#[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]]
#[[Kirby]]
#[[Chilly]]
#[[Jukid]]
#[[Mr. Frosty]]
#[[King Dedede]]
#[[Meta Knight]]

===''[[nwiki:Picross 3D: Round 2|Picross 3D: Round 2]]''===
*In this ''Picross'' title developed by [[HAL Laboratory]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]], scanning a Kirby, Meta Knight or King Dedede amiibo unlocks puzzles based on the character.
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P3DR2 365 Kirby.png|Kirby
P3DR2 366 King Dedede.png|King Dedede
P3DR2 367 Meta Knight.png|Meta Knight
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==''[[wikipedia:Pizza Tower|Pizza Tower]]''==
*The character Gustavo rides a rat named Brick, who is inspired by and named after [[Rick]].

==''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon|Pokémon]]'' series==
In Japanese, [[bulbapedia:Snorlax (Pokémon)|Snorlax]] is named カビゴン (''Kabigon''), which incorporates the Japanese writing of Kirby, カービィ (''Kābyi''). More specifically, Snorlax is based upon [[bulbapedia:Kōji Nishino|Kōji Nishino]], a developer at [[bulbapedia:Game Freak|Game Freak]] who was nicknamed "Kirby" due to both being known for their huge appetite.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series Game Informer interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori]</ref>
===''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]''===
The "My Room" feature in ''Pokémon Stadium 2'' lets the player display their bedroom from ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold, Silver]]'' and ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]]'', and decorate it with different kinds of furniture. Among the items that can be collected and displayed are [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] and [[Nintendo 64|N64]] game consoles, and different games will appear on the TV screen when they are displayed. ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' are among the different games that appear on the screen. It is worth noting that ''Pokémon Stadium 2'' was developed in part by [[HAL Laboratory]], the creators of the ''Kirby'' series.

===''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]''===
In ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pokémon Pearl'', there is an NPC in the [[bulbapedia:Lost Tower|Lost Tower]] named [[bulbapedia:Roughneck (Trainer class)|Roughneck]] Kirby. His only [[bulbapedia:Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] is a [[bulbapedia:Cleffa (Pokémon)|Cleffa]], a small, round and pink Pokémon that vaguely resembles Kirby. Roughneck Kirby and his Cleffa reappear in ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]]'' and ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]''.
===''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]''===
''Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon'' features an entity called "[[bulbapedia:Dark Matter|Dark Matter]]" as its main villain. This entity is somewhat similar in appearance and abilities to [[Dark Matter]] from the ''Kirby'' series, and even has the same name in English, French, Spanish and Japanese.

==''[[wikipedia:Pop Team Epic|Pop Team Epic]]''==
The [[Glitches in Kirby Super Star#0% 0% 0% (Save Corruption Glitch in the Japanese Version)|0% 0% 0%]] glitch from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' is parodied in the second episode of the anime.

==''Protect Me, Shugomaru!''==
[[File:Mamore Shugomaru chapter 2 page 4.jpg|thumb|250px|The section from the manga warning of various dangers found in the forests.]]
In chapter 2 of the ''[[wikipedia:Weekly Shōnen Jump|Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' manga ''Protect Me, Shugomaru!'', school students take a trip to a forest to go weeding. The main protagonist named Shugomaru Tekko swore to be a personal bodyguard to a friend when they were little. The manga revolves around his tendency to do exactly opposite and be the only danger around her due to having [[wikipedia:Tunnel vision|tunnel vision]], a medical condition.

One of the motives Shugomaru gives for being overly protective are possible dangers that could happen in the forest, these being a [[Cappy|mushroom]] assault, apples dropping from an [[Whispy Woods|apple tree]], and [[Bomb Block]]s hidden within a grid of normal [[Star Block|blocks]]. The friend finds these very specific motives absurd, referencing [[Dream Land]].

==''[[wikipedia:Robot Chicken|Robot Chicken]]''==
Kirby appears in a sketch titled ''Kirby's Secret Problem'' in Robot Chicken's sixth season. The sketch in question focused on Kirby's [[Inhale]] and his method of defeating enemies. He later appears in a sketch parodying both the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series and ''The Hunger Games''.

==''Save me Mr Tako!''==
The indie game ''Save me Mr Tako!'' bases its visuals on several [[Game Boy]] games, including ''Kirby's Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''. The game's titular protagonist greatly resembles [[Flotzo]]. The game also features level hubs similar to those from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', as well as many enemies that look similar to ''Kirby'' series characters and enemies.

==''[[wikipedia:Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game]]''==
[[File:Scott Pilgrim Kim Exit.gif|thumb|Kim Pine exiting a level.]]
Each character has their own exit animation after beating a level, and each reference a different game. Kim Pine warps off the screen via a smiling star resembling a [[Warp Star]].

==''[[wikipedia:Segagaga|Segagaga]]''==
*Some of the monsters fought at the DOGMA HQ resemble warped, grotesque versions of Nintendo characters. Kirby is one of the characters parodied here.

==''[[wikipedia:Skullgirls|Skullgirls]]''==
*One of the costumes for Big Band is based on [[King Dedede]], called "Dream Band".
*One of the costumes for Annie of the Stars is based on Meta Knight, with her Parasite Sagan using Kirby's colors.

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Big Band Dedede.png|Big Band's Dedede recolor
Annie Meta Knight.png|Annie's Meta Knight recolor
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==''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox Zero|Star Fox Zero]]''==
[[File:Star Fox Zero - The Battle Begins Milky Way Wishes easter egg.png|thumb|150px|Milky Way Wishes Easter egg in ''Star Fox Zero'' promotional video.]]
*In the animated video promoting ''Star Fox Zero'', "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA2-0nTxaGg Star Fox Zero - The Battle Begins]", a magazine in [[lylatwiki:Slippy Toad|Slippy Toad]]'s possession has several planet names from [[Milky Way Wishes]] on it (namely [[Floria]], [[Aquarius|Aqualiss]], [[Mekkai|Mecheye]], and [[Halfmoon]]).

==''[[mariowiki:StreetPass Mii Plaza|StreetPass Mii Plaza]]''==
{{main|StreetPass#StreetPass_Mii_Plaza|StreetPass}}
*The player can dress their Mii in a variety of unlockable hats and outfits, as well as selecting a themed speech balloon, for when they meet other players via [[StreetPass]] in this pre-installed collection of mini-games. Several of these outfits and one speech balloon are based on the ''Kirby'' series.
*In the ''Puzzle Swap'' mini-game, players exchange pieces of large image panels featuring a variety of games and characters. Once a panel is completed, it becomes an animated diorama (with limited camera movement). The following ''Kirby'' panels are available: ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', Kirby's 20th Anniversary, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]] / [[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'', and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.
**''Kirby'' characters also appear in the panels for ''[[mariowiki:Ultimate NES Remix|Ultimate NES Remix]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''.

==''[[wikipedia:Stunt Race FX|Stunt Race FX]]''==
*In the Super NES game ''Stunt Race FX'', a number of billboards can be found on some of the courses which depict Kirby, as he appears in artwork for ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.
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Stunt Race FX big billboards.png|Big billboards with cameos of Kirby, Fox and Mario
Stunt Race FX small billboards.png|Small billboards with cameos of Kirby and Luigi
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==''[[nwiki:Style Savvy series|Style Savvy]]'' series==
===''[[nwiki:Style Savvy: Fashion Forward|Style Savvy: Fashion Forward]]''===
*Scanning a Kirby amiibo unlocks a Kirby-shaped purse accessory in four [[color|alternate colors]] (pink, yellow, blue and green).

===''[[nwiki:Style Savvy: Styling Star|Style Savvy: Styling Star]]''===
*Scanning a ''Kirby'' series amiibo unlocks an [[Invincible Candy]] emblem, which can be applied to various designer items, shopping bags and three ''Kirby''-themed t-shirt designs.

==''Super Cat Tales'' series==
===''Super Cat Tales 2''===
[[File:SCT2 Into the Storm.jpg|thumb|200px|right|World 4-4 (Into the Storm) shares similar aesthetics with that of Cloudy Park - Stage 3 from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.]]
*Some songs for the game, including the music for some of the stages in World 4, use a soundfont resembling that of the one used in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''.
*World 4-4: Into the Storm is themed similarly to [[Cloudy Park - Stage 3 (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Stage 3]] of [[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Cloudy Park]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. Both stages feature bodies of water situated in stormy clouds. The main developer of the game, Neutronized, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230518080814/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/323537842804621323/960929541101072414/unknown.png confirmed] that this stage was inspired by ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.

===''Super Cat Tales: PAWS''===
[[File:SCTPAWS_KDL3BackgroundRef.png|thumb|200px|right|''Super Cat Tales: PAWS'' is a game that is also inspired by ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', which in turn influences various design choices including aesthetics.]]
*The background used in World 1-?: Pollen Panic somewhat resembles the backgrounds from various [[Grass Land (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Grass Land]] stages in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''.
**It should be noted that this game is mentioned by Neutronized to have also taken inspiration from said game<ref>[https://twitter.com/Neutronized/status/1663569706232455168 Neutronized Twitter post regarding ''Super Cat Tales: PAWS'', which mentions ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'']</ref>, influencing some design choices in aesthetics.
*Most of the game's soundtrack makes prominent usage of various instruments from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', especially the ''[[HAL Laboratory music equipment|Roland D-20 - I-A53: Pan Pipes]]'' preset and bell pad instrument.
**The game's Mid-Boss theme bears similarities to the "[[Room Guarder]]" mid-boss theme from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''.
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==[[nwiki:Super Famicom Box|Super Famicom Box]] system==
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Super Famicom Box was a special pay-per-play model of [[Super Famicom]] used in Japanese hotels.<ref>[http://snescentral.com/article.php?id=0099 SNES Central: Super Famicom Box]</ref> While it contained no ''Kirby'' games, the start sequence of the console has a ''Kirby'' animation and a soundtrack from ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''. It is believed that HAL Laboratory assisted in its development, and included Kirby as a signature of their work.

==''[[wikipedia:Super Meat Boy Forever|Super Meat Boy Forever]]''==
*The Drawing Song from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' is parodied in the introduction cutscene for Chapter 6. Different Meat Boy characters are partly drawn with saw blades, but glitched out halfway through, and variously captioned.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=15&v=WzoM-j-ZUVI Super Meat Boy Forever Walkthrough - YouTube]</ref>

==''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin|Taiko no Tatsujin]]'' series==
===''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin#Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure|Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure]]''===
*Kirby and King Dedede make a guest appearance in this game, serving as the battle members. The "Kirby's Dream Land Medley", based on music from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', is also available to play. Both of these appearances return in the ''Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythmic Adventure Pack'', the Nintendo Switch port of this game and its predecessor.
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TnTDMA Kirby.png|Kirby's sprite
TnTDMA King Dedede.png|King Dedede's sprite
</gallery>

===[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin#Taiko no Tatsujin (2011)|''Taiko no Tatsujin'' (2011)]]===
*From ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Red Ver.'' onward, the "Kirby's Dream Land Medley" is playable on the arcade edition. Clearing this song unlocks a costume based upon Kirby. Starting in the ''Yellow Ver.'', the "[[Revenge of Meta Knight]] Medley" is added, and clearing it unlocks a costume based upon Meta Knight.<ref>[https://taikotime.blogspot.com/2017/05/game-music-showcase-nintendo-medleys.html Taiko Time - Game Music Showcase: Nintendo Medleys]</ref>
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Taiko no Tatsujin 2011 Kirby costume.png|Artwork of a Kirby costume
Meta Knight Taiko.png|Artwork of a Meta Knight costume
</gallery>

===''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!|Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!]]''===
*Kirby himself appears as one of the unlockable performing characters. The Kirby costume reappears in this game, albeit available from the start. The "Kirby's Dream Land Medley" is also playable in this version.

===''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin#Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival|Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival]]''===
*A medley of tracks from ''Kirby Star Allies'', titled the "Kirby Star Allies Medley", is among the selectable tracks in this version. The included tracks are "[[Twinkle☆Stars]]", "[[Green Greens (theme)|Green Gardens]]", and "[[A Battle of Friends and Bonds]]."

==''[[harddrop:Tetris 99|Tetris 99]]''==
There are five ''Kirby''-based themes in ''[[harddrop:Tetris 99|Tetris 99]]'', each themed after a different game:
*''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' (made available starting on 9/20/2019 at 8:00 am UTC)
*''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' (made available 1/8/2021 at 7:00 am UTC)
*''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' (made available starting on 4/21/2022 at 7:00 am UTC)
*''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (available as a prize for participating in the game-themed event between 12/16 and 12/20/2022 at 4:00 pm UTC).
*''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (made available starting on 4/21/2023 at 7:00 am UTC)

All of these themes premiered in special events called Maximus Cups.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNTSgC0xxvA ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' Maximus Cup trailer]</ref>
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Channel PPP - Super Kirby Clash X Tetris 99.jpg|Channel PPP informs of ''Super Kirby Clash'' event
Channel PPP - Kirby Fighters 2 X Tetris 99.jpg|Channel PPP informs of ''Kirby Fighters 2'' event
KPN KatFL Tetris 99 event.png|Kirby Portal news post about the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' event
KPN KDB Tetris 99 theme.jpg|Kirby Portal news post about the ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' event
KPN KRtDLD Tetris 99 event.jpg|Kirby Portal news post about the ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' event
</gallery>

==''[[wikipedia:Transformice|Transformice]]''==
[[King Dedede]]'s hammer appears in the shop as a hand item. There are also shaman items: [[Star Block]] small and large box skins, a [[Kirby]] ball skin, a [[Stone]] Kirby anvil skin, and a [[Meta Knight]] cannonball skin.

==''[[wikipedia:The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth|The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth]]''==
* [[File:dream_knight.png]] One of the many co-op babies in the ''Afterbirth'' DLC resembles [[Meta Knight]], even being called "Dream Knight Baby."
* The item "Suplex!", added in the ''Repentance'' DLC, functions nearly identically to the [[Suplex]] Copy Ability: Isaac charges forward, grabs an enemy if one is in front of him, and suplexes it.

==''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''==
*An enemy known as [[zeldawiki:Anti-Kirby|Anti-Kirby]] appears in this game, with a near-identical appearance to Kirby and the same [[Inhale|inhaling]] abilities as well. [[mariowiki:Takashi Tezuka|Takashi Tezuka]] refers to them as "Kirby",<ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/zelda/1/1 Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks - Kirby and Chomps in Zelda]</ref> while the game's [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide|''Nintendo Player's Guide'']] calls them "Kirby's evil twins".<ref>{{cite book |quote=These must be Kirby's evil twins. Their vacuum-like attack sucks up heroes and everything, but you can fight your way out into fresh air. |book=[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]], [[wikipedia:Tokuma Shoten|Tokuma Shoten]] |page=100}}</ref> Additionally, in the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake of the game, Kirby's model from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' was reused for the enemy, with the only change being the texture used.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ObscureKirby/status/1497639609509072903/ "The Kirby model in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' is the same model as the one seen in ''Kirby Star Allies''. The only difference is the texture."]</ref>
*The [[zeldawiki:Sea Urchin|Sea Urchin]] enemy greatly resembles [[Gordo]].

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LoZLA Anti-Kirby sprite.png|Sprite of [[zeldawiki:Anti-Kirby|Anti-Kirby]] from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''
LoZLADX Anti-Kirby sprite.png|Sprite of Anti-Kirby from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''
LoZLANS Anti-Kirby model.png|Model of Anti-Kirby from the [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch version]]
</gallery>

==''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Starfy (GBC)|The Legendary Starfy / Densetsu no Starfy (GBC)]]''==
*An [[starfywiki:Unnamed spike enemy (GBC)|unnamed underwater spike enemy]] in the canceled [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''Densetsu no Starfy'' bears resemblance and functions of [[Gordo]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoczELvuafs&t=21s The Legendary Starfy - Space World 2000 Trailer (GBC - Cancelled) - YouTube]</ref>

==''Whipseey and the Lost Atlas''==
*''Whipseey and the Lost Atlas'' shares many similarities to the ''Kirby'' series gameplay-wise, particularly older titles such as ''Kirby's Adventure''. Furthermore, the game's protagonist bears a striking resemblance to that of Kirby himself.

==''[[wikipedia:World War Blue|World War Blue]]''==
''World War Blue'' is a fantasy manga series and anime adaptation about [[wikipedia:console wars|console wars]] between Nintendo and Sega. One of the characters in the Ninteldo Empire faction is Karvai (カーヴァイ), who is based on [[Kirby]]. The manga reveals Karvai's origins as an experiment in [[HAL Laboratory]] created by Rarara ([[Lalala]]), but eventually abandoned until further notice. Rarara felt guilty and sad about leaving her behind; Karvai is eventually found by Zelig ([[zeldawiki:Link|Link]]) who tests her strength and decides to take her in for the "Ninteldo Army". Karvai is capable of [[Copy Ability|copying]] her opponents' powers and is usually equipped with a large hammer, like that of [[King Dedede]].

==''[[mariowiki:Yoshi's Woolly World|Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' / ''[[mariowiki:Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World|Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''==
*In both games, by scanning a corresponding amiibo, costumes based on Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight can be unlocked. Additionally, ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World'' features a Waddle Dee costume, also unlocked by scanning the corresponding amiibo.
*The opening measure of the music that plays for the level [[mariowiki:Yoshi and Cookies|Yoshi and Cookies]] is a rearrangement of the [[Flower Fields]] theme from ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', as both games (and their respective remakes) were developed by Good-Feel and composed by Tomoya Tomita.
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YWW Kirby Yoshi.png|Kirby Yoshi
YWW Meta Knight Yoshi.jpg|Meta Knight Yoshi
YWW King Dedede Yoshi.png|King Dedede Yoshi
P&YWW Waddle Dee Yoshi.png|Waddle Dee Yoshi
</gallery>

==''[[wikipedia:YuruYuri|YuruYuri]]''==
In the eleventh episode of the anime's third season, titled ''YuruYuri San☆Hai!'', a blue Kirby appears in a page of a gaming magazine next to a Sailor Moon-inspired character.

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