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==''Animal Crossing''==
In ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing|Animal Crossing]]'' for the Nintendo GameCube, a number of custom textile designs are available by scanning e-cards with the e-Reader. One of these designs is based on Kirby.
==''[[wikipedia:Arcana (video game)|Arcana]]''==
==''[[wikipedia:Arcana (video game)|Arcana]]''==
[[File:Arcana Intro.jpg|thumb|250px|Screenshot from the opening scene of ''Arcana'' showing two Kirbys.]]
[[File:Arcana Intro.jpg|thumb|250px|Screenshot from the opening scene of ''Arcana'' showing two Kirbys.]]

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This article is about references to the Kirby series from outside it. For the inverse list, see List of references in the Kirby series.

This is a list of Kirby references outside of the Kirby series. For the sake of simplicity, Kirby series material within the Super Smash Bros. series is not included here.

A Hat in Time

First you draw a circle
Then you add some fluff
That will make him ruff
Add a great big smile
And presto, it's Porgy!

— An old TV set
  • Kirby's Adventure intro is parodied in the Chapter 2 (Battle of the Birds): Act 4 (Train Rush) on a small TV inside train's caboose.

Animal Crossing

In Animal Crossing for the Nintendo GameCube, a number of custom textile designs are available by scanning e-cards with the e-Reader. One of these designs is based on Kirby.

Arcana

Screenshot from the opening scene of Arcana showing two Kirbys.
  • In the intro cutscene, Kirby can be seen twice during Galneon army showcase. This reference is particularly notable due to the fact that Arcana was released before Kirby's Dream Land (though Kirby's Dream Land was in production at that time).

BoxBoy series

Main article: Qbby

Bye-Bye, BoxBoy!

BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!

  • The comic "How to make friends!" features Qbby tossing boxes in a similar fashion to Friend Hearts from Kirby Star Allies, but accidentally hitting Kirby at the end of the comic.

Dadish 2

An example of a world intro from Dadish 2.
  • The level intro cutscenes for both games resemble their Kirby's Dream Land 2 counterparts, even having the same font used for the names of the levels.

Donkey Konga

In Donkey Konga, one of the songs that can be played is the 4Kids theme song for Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. The Japanese version of the game features the second theme from the Japanese version of the show instead.

Video of the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! theme song in Donkey Konga
Video of "Kirby!" in Donkey Konga

Mario series

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions

The Kirby Story poster
  • At the Yoshi Theater in the GBA version, there is a poster for a Kirby-themed movie named "Kirby Story".
  • When Mario, Luigi, Popple, and Rookie are taken into the sky by the Beanstar, their way of riding it seems to resemble how Kirby rides the Warp Star.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

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Multiple Mii outfits including Kirby's
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  • By scanning a Kirby amiibo, a special racing suit based on him for Mii characters can be unlocked.

Super Mario Maker

Miitopia

A Mii in the Kirby Clothing
  • If the Kirby amiibo is scanned, a set of clothing for any Mii role is unlocked. The hat resembles Kirby, and the suit is blue and yellow with yellow stars on it.

Part Time UFO (Nintendo Switch)

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

The game Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon for the Nintendo 3DS features an entity called "Dark Matter" as its main villain. This entity is very similar in look and ability to the Dark Matter from the Kirby series.

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 character and enemies.

Skullgirls

  • One of the costumes for Big Band resembles King Dedede.

Super Cat Tales 2

Stage 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.
  • Stage 4-4: Into the Storm is themed similarly to Stage 3 of Cloudy Park from Kirby's Dream Land 3. Both stages feature bodies of water situated in stormy clouds.

Taiko no Tatsujin series

Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure

  • Kirby and Meta Knight made a guest appearance in this game, serving as the battle members.

Taiko no Tatsujin (2011)

  • From Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Ver. onward [needs verification], Kirby and Meta Knight are available as costumes for Don Wada. The former one is unlocked after playing "Kirby's Dream Land Medley" from [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRtDL KAW]], while the latter after completing arrangement of "Boarding the Halberd" from Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!

  • Kirby reappears in this game, with a similar role to Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure. He is available from the start.

Tetris 99

  • There are two Kirby themes in Tetris 99, one themed after Super Kirby Clash made available starting on 9/20/2019 at 8:00 am UTC and one themed after Kirby Fighters 2 made available 1/8/2021 at 7:00 am UTC special events called Maximus Cups.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

  • An enemy known as "Anti-Kirby" appears in this game, with the same inhaling abilities and near-identical appearance as Kirby.

Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World

  • In both games, by scanning an amiibo, costumes based on Kirby, King Dedede and Meta Knight can be unlocked. The Waddle Dee costume can only be unlocked in the 3DS port.