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[[File:KTD Masked Dedede Theme.mp3]]
[[File:KTD Masked Dedede Theme.mp3]]
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[[File:KFD History of Dedede Masked Dedede Theme.mp3]]
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[[File:TKCD King D Mind Masked Dedede Theme.mp3]]
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[[File:KBBl Giant Masked Dedede Theme.mp3]]
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[[File:KBR Dededestroyer Z Sample.oga]]
[[File:KBR Dededestroyer Z Sample.oga]]
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[[File:SKC Giant Masked Dedede Remix.mp3]]
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[[File:SKC King D Mind Masked Dedede Remix.mp3]]
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"Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens":
[[File:KF2 Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens Masked Dedede.mp3]]
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[[File:KatFL Masked Dedede Theme.mp3]]
[[File:KatFL Masked Dedede Theme.mp3]]
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[[File:King Dedede and Meta Knight Medley Masked Dedede Section.mp3]]
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[[File:Music Fest Masked Dedede Theme.mp3]]
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|caption=Various arrangements of '''"Masked Dedede's Theme"'''.
|caption=Various arrangements of '''"Masked Dedede's Theme"'''.
|game1=''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' (2008)
|game1=''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' (2008)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (2022)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
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|composer=[[Jun Ishikawa]]
|composer=[[Jun Ishikawa]]
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'''"Masked Dedede's Theme"''',<ref>[https://www.kirby.jp/music/score/eng/ ''King Dedede & Meta Knight Medley'' Sheet Music - Kirby Portal (official website)]</ref> also known as '''"The Masked King"''',<ref>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack]]''</ref> is a music track commonly associated with [[King Dedede]] in fierce battles where he wears a mask (such as [[Masked Dedede]] and [[Forgo Dedede]]). It also associated with alternate counterparts of Dedede that may or may not wear a mask, such as [[Shadow Dedede]] and [[King D-Mind]].
'''"Masked Dedede's Theme"''',<ref>[https://www.kirby.jp/music/score/eng/ ''King Dedede & Meta Knight Medley'' Sheet Music - Kirby Portal (official website)]</ref> also known as '''"The Masked King"''',<ref>''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack]]''</ref> is a music track commonly associated with [[King Dedede]]'s alter-ego, [[Masked Dedede]], as its name implies. It is essentially a remix of [[King Dedede's Theme]] played at a faster tempo. This theme is also often associated with other forms of King Dedede who wear different masks, such as [[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight]] and [[Forgo Dedede]], as well as many alternate counterparts such as [[Shadow Dedede]], [[King D-Mind]], and [[Phantom Forgo Dedede]].


==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
[[File:KSSU The Revenge screenshot Masked Dedede.png|thumb|left|150px|The hammer wielders duke it out.]]
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
In [[Revenge of the King]], "King Dedede's Theme" is remixed to create a specific new version associated with [[Masked Dedede]]. It is arranged in a much faster tempo than the original version and appears to take influence from the remix of the theme from the SNES version of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]''. The theme can be found as track 087 in the [[Jukebox/Kirby Super Star|Sound Test]], track 30 on the ''[[Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track]]'', and track 29 on the ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack]]''.
In ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', "[[King Dedede's Theme]]" is remixed to create a specific new version associated with [[Masked Dedede]] in [[Revenge of the King]]. It is arranged in a much faster tempo than the original version and appears to take influence from the remix of the theme from the Super Famicom version of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]''. The theme can be found as Track 087 in the [[Jukebox/Kirby Super Star|Sound Test]], Track 30 on the ''[[Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track]]'', and Track 29 on the ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack]]''.


===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
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===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', Masked Dedede's Theme is remixed with orchestral and techno instrumentation, which is used for the fights against Masked Dedede's Revenge and [[Shadow Dedede]]. It is titled "Dedede's Royal Payback" on the ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack]]'', where it can be found as track 34. It can also be found as Track 97 in ''Triple Deluxe''{{'}}s [[Jukebox]]. It has a slightly slower drumline, and a new second loop with different instrumentation.
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', "Masked Dedede's Theme" is remixed with orchestral and techno instrumentation, which is used for the fights against Masked Dedede's Revenge and [[Shadow Dedede]]. It is titled "Dedede's Royal Payback" on the ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack]]'', where it can be found as Track 34. It can also be found as Track 97 in [[Jukebox/Kirby: Triple Deluxe|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''{{'}}s Jukebox]]. It has a slightly slower drumline, and a new second loop with different instrumentation.


===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
{{main|History of Dedede}}
{{main|History of Dedede}}
In ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', a special retro-style medley version of King Dedede's Theme plays when battling [[Team DDD]] on the Very Hard difficulty setting. This theme includes an "8-bit" version of the intro riff to Masked Dedede's Theme at the start. This medley is titled "History of Dedede" according to a [[Miiverse]] post and ''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack]]''.
In ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'', a special retro-style medley version of "King Dedede's Theme" plays when battling [[Team DDD]] on the Very Hard difficulty setting. This theme includes an 8-bit version of the intro riff to "Masked Dedede's Theme" at the start. This medley is titled "History of Dedede" according to a [[Miiverse]] post and ''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack]]''.


===''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''===
===''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''===
In ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', the second phase of [[King D-Mind]]'s battle plays a new orchestral medley of [[Last Boss / 2nd Form|Dark Mind's Theme]] and Masked Dedede's Theme.
In ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', the second phase of [[King D-Mind]]'s battle plays a new orchestral medley of [[Last Boss / Second Form|Dark Mind's Theme]] and "Masked Dedede's Theme".


===''Kirby's Blowout Blast''===
===''Kirby's Blowout Blast''===
A new remix of "[[Castle Lololo (theme)|Castle Lololo]]" and Masked Dedede's Theme in a heavy metal style is used in the final battle with Giant Masked Dedede on the Secret Path.
A new remix of "[[Castle Lololo (theme)|Castle Lololo]]" and "Masked Dedede's Theme" in a heavy metal style is used in the final battle with Giant Masked Dedede on the [[Kirby's Blowout Blast - Secret Path|Secret Path]] in ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''.


===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
Another new remix of Masked Dedede's Theme, alongside the ''Kirby Battle Royale'' main theme and "[[Kirby's Triumphant Return]]", also appears as [[Dededestroyer Z]]'s battle theme. This track appears in the Music Collection as '''Cake Royale 13'''.
Another new remix of "Masked Dedede's Theme", alongside [[Let Battle Commence!|the ''Kirby Battle Royale'' main theme]] and "[[Kirby's Triumphant Return]]", appears as [[Dededestroyer Z]]'s battle theme. This track appears in the Music Collection as '''Cake Royale 13'''.


===''Kirby Star Allies''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
"History of Dedede" plays during the King Dedede fight in Soul Melter and [[Parallel Dedede]]'s first phase in Soul Melter EX in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''; it is track 6 on disc 5 of ''Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack''. In addition, during the second phases of both Parallel Dedede and Parallel Meta Knight's battle, the music changes to a remix titled '''異空をかけた剣王との戦い''' (''Another Swordsman and King's World to Win''). It's a heavy metal version of "[[A Battle of Friends and Bonds]]", the main boss theme of ''Kirby Star Allies'', with segments of "Masked Dedede's Theme" and "My Friend and the Sunset". It can be found as track 22 on disc 5 of the original soundtrack.
In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', during the second phases of both [[Parallel Dedede]] and [[Parallel Meta Knight]]'s battle, the music changes to a remix titled '''異空をかけた剣王との戦い''' (''Another Swordsman and King's World to Win''). It's a heavy metal version of "[[A Battle of Friends and Bonds]]", the main boss theme of ''Kirby Star Allies'', with segments of "Masked Dedede's Theme" and "My Friend and the Sunset". It can be found as Track 22 on disc 5 of the original soundtrack. In addition, when summoned by the [[Dream Rod]] or when he is selected on the title screen of [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]], a quick remix of "Masked Dedede's Theme" plays as his jingle. This version is arranged by [[Hirokazu Ando]] and can be found as Track 130 in the Jukebox as of version 4.0.0. On ''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack]]'', it is titled '''デデデ大王さまが、きてやったぜ！''' (King Dedede Has Arrived!).
 
Lastly, "History of Dedede" plays during the King Dedede fight in Soul Melter and [[Parallel Dedede]]'s first phase in Soul Melter EX in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. It is Track 6 on disc 5 of ''Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack''.


===''Super Kirby Clash ''===
===''Super Kirby Clash ''===
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===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Hints of Masked Dedede's Theme play in [[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight]]'s battle theme, though only as accompaniment to the main tune, which more closely follows the main version of King Dedede's Theme along with [[Boarding the Halberd]] and [[VS. Meta Knight]].
Hints of "Masked Dedede's Theme" play in [[Stage of the Partners|Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens]], and [[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight]]'s battle theme in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', though only as accompaniment to the main tune, which more closely follows the main version of "King Dedede's Theme" along with "[[Boarding the Halberd]]", "[[Havoc Aboard the Halberd]]", and "[[VS. Meta Knight]]". This medley is simply called "Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens" and was arranged by Hirozaku Ando.<ref>''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' Jukebox</ref>


===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
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===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
The original version from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra,'' named '''Kirby Super Star Ultra: Memorial Song 2''' in-game, is unlocked for potential use in races upon reaching [[Gourmet Rank]] 82.
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', the original version from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' can be unlocked for potential use in races upon reaching [[Gourmet Rank]] 82, named '''Kirby Super Star Ultra: Memorial Song 2''' in-game. The arrangement from ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'', named '''Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Bonus Song 2''' in-game, can also be unlocked for potential use in races after the player's first [[Gourmet Grand Prix]] if the game detects save data for ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' on the user's [[Nintendo Switch]].
 
Additionally, the [[Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival]] "King Dedede Medley", which has a section dedicated to "Masked Dedede's Theme", is unlocked by reaching [[Gourmet Rank]] 135, named '''Kirby 30th Music Fest: HAL Laboratory Dream Band Song''' in-game. Much like "[[Green Tree Memories from Kirby]]" and "[[Welcome to the New World!]]", the medley continues to play during the minigame portion of the [[Gourmet Grand Prix]], only switching to a different music track for the battle royale.


The arrangement from ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'', named '''Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Bonus Song 2'' in-game, is unlocked for potential use in races after the player's first [[Gourmet Grand Prix]] if the game detects save data for ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' on the user's Switch.
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', "Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens" from ''Kirby Fighters 2'' plays in Galacta Knight's first phase if player 1 is King Dedede or Meta Knight.


==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
Masked Dedede's Theme has been performed live in the [[Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert]], as part of the track "King Dedede & Meta Knight Medley".
"Masked Dedede's Theme" was performed live in the [[Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert]], as part of the track "King Dedede & Meta Knight Medley".


The theme was performed live at the [[Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival]] as part of ''King Dedede Medley'', along with "[[King Dedede's Theme|Macho of Dedede]]" and "[[VS. Robo Dedede]]".
Arrangements of the theme have appeared in various ''[[harddrop:Tetris 99|Tetris 99]]'' Maximus Cups, all of which play when 10 players remain. The Tougher and Toughest King D-Mind battle music from ''Super Kirby Clash'' is used for that game's Maximus Cup, "Masked and Wild: D.D.D." is used for the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' Maximus Cup and the Music Fest King Dedede Medley's arrangement is used for the ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' Maximus Cup.
 
The theme was also performed live at the [[Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival]] as part of the ''King Dedede Medley'', along with "[[King Dedede's Theme|Macho of Dedede]]" and "[[VS. Robo Dedede]]".


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
[[File:KSSS King Dedede's Theme Sample.mp3|thumb|The version of King Dedede's Theme from ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)]]'' is similar to Masked Dedede's Theme in many ways.]]
[[File:KSSS King Dedede's Theme Sample.mp3|thumb|This version of "King Dedede's Theme" from [[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Super Famicom)]] is similar to "Masked Dedede's Theme" in many ways.]]
*The version of King Dedede's Theme that plays in ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' for [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] can be seen as a precursor to Masked Dedede's Theme, since it has a similarly elevated pace and tempo, along with a similar opening riff.
*The version of "King Dedede's Theme" that plays in ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] can be seen as a precursor to "Masked Dedede's Theme", since it has a similarly elevated pace and tempo, along with a similar opening riff.
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==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ja=マスクド･デデデのテーマ
|jaR=Masukudo Dedede no Tēma
|jaM=Masked Dedede's Theme
}}


==See also==
==See also==
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Revision as of 18:03, 24 March 2024

Masked Dedede's Theme

"Another Swordsman and King's World to Win": Jingle:

Giant Masked Dedede Remix:

King D-Mind Remix:

"Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens":

Various arrangements of "Masked Dedede's Theme".
Details
Debut appearance Kirby Super Star Ultra (2008)
Last appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other appearance(s) Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Kirby's Blowout Blast
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Super Kirby Clash
Kirby Fighters 2
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Composer(s) Jun Ishikawa
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"Masked Dedede's Theme",[1] also known as "The Masked King",[2] is a music track commonly associated with King Dedede in fierce battles where he wears a mask (such as Masked Dedede and Forgo Dedede). It also associated with alternate counterparts of Dedede that may or may not wear a mask, such as Shadow Dedede and King D-Mind.

Game appearances

The hammer wielders duke it out.

Kirby Super Star Ultra

In Kirby Super Star Ultra, "King Dedede's Theme" is remixed to create a specific new version associated with Masked Dedede in Revenge of the King. It is arranged in a much faster tempo than the original version and appears to take influence from the remix of the theme from the Super Famicom version of Kirby's Star Stacker. The theme can be found as Track 087 in the Sound Test, Track 30 on the Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track, and Track 29 on the Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack.

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

In Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, the original version of the theme plays when viewing Kirby Super Star Ultra in Kirby's History.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, "Masked Dedede's Theme" is remixed with orchestral and techno instrumentation, which is used for the fights against Masked Dedede's Revenge and Shadow Dedede. It is titled "Dedede's Royal Payback" on the Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack, where it can be found as Track 34. It can also be found as Track 97 in Kirby: Triple Deluxe's Jukebox. It has a slightly slower drumline, and a new second loop with different instrumentation.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe

Main article: History of Dedede

In Kirby Fighters Deluxe, a special retro-style medley version of "King Dedede's Theme" plays when battling Team DDD on the Very Hard difficulty setting. This theme includes an 8-bit version of the intro riff to "Masked Dedede's Theme" at the start. This medley is titled "History of Dedede" according to a Miiverse post and Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

In Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, the second phase of King D-Mind's battle plays a new orchestral medley of Dark Mind's Theme and "Masked Dedede's Theme".

Kirby's Blowout Blast

A new remix of "Castle Lololo" and "Masked Dedede's Theme" in a heavy metal style is used in the final battle with Giant Masked Dedede on the Secret Path in Kirby's Blowout Blast.

Kirby Battle Royale

Another new remix of "Masked Dedede's Theme", alongside the Kirby Battle Royale main theme and "Kirby's Triumphant Return", appears as Dededestroyer Z's battle theme. This track appears in the Music Collection as Cake Royale 13.

Kirby Star Allies

In Kirby Star Allies, during the second phases of both Parallel Dedede and Parallel Meta Knight's battle, the music changes to a remix titled 異空をかけた剣王との戦い (Another Swordsman and King's World to Win). It's a heavy metal version of "A Battle of Friends and Bonds", the main boss theme of Kirby Star Allies, with segments of "Masked Dedede's Theme" and "My Friend and the Sunset". It can be found as Track 22 on disc 5 of the original soundtrack. In addition, when summoned by the Dream Rod or when he is selected on the title screen of Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!, a quick remix of "Masked Dedede's Theme" plays as his jingle. This version is arranged by Hirokazu Ando and can be found as Track 130 in the Jukebox as of version 4.0.0. On Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack, it is titled デデデ大王さまが、きてやったぜ！ (King Dedede Has Arrived!).

Lastly, "History of Dedede" plays during the King Dedede fight in Soul Melter and Parallel Dedede's first phase in Soul Melter EX in Kirby Star Allies. It is Track 6 on disc 5 of Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack.

Super Kirby Clash

In Super Kirby Clash, King D-Mind's standard battle uses Giant Masked Dedede's theme from Kirby's Blowout Blast, while the battle against King D-Mind's Revenge uses both of his themes from Team Kirby Clash Deluxe. In both cases, the themes are lightly remixed with electronic instrumentation and additional effects.

Kirby Fighters 2

Hints of "Masked Dedede's Theme" play in Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens, and Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight's battle theme in Kirby Fighters 2, though only as accompaniment to the main tune, which more closely follows the main version of "King Dedede's Theme" along with "Boarding the Halberd", "Havoc Aboard the Halberd", and "VS. Meta Knight". This medley is simply called "Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens" and was arranged by Hirozaku Ando.[3]

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, a new remix titled "Masked and Wild: D.D.D." plays during Forgo Dedede's and Phantom Forgo Dedede's second phases. It's arranged by Yuki Shimooka and can be found as Track 61 at the Waddle Live! Corner Stage. This version of the theme follows the original theme fairly closely, though it features a few different bridging interludes and includes King Dedede's "chanting" as an instrument.

Kirby's Dream Buffet

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, the original version from Kirby Super Star Ultra can be unlocked for potential use in races upon reaching Gourmet Rank 82, named Kirby Super Star Ultra: Memorial Song 2 in-game. The arrangement from Kirby and the Forgotten Land, named Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Bonus Song 2 in-game, can also be unlocked for potential use in races after the player's first Gourmet Grand Prix if the game detects save data for Kirby and the Forgotten Land on the user's Nintendo Switch.

Additionally, the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival "King Dedede Medley", which has a section dedicated to "Masked Dedede's Theme", is unlocked by reaching Gourmet Rank 135, named Kirby 30th Music Fest: HAL Laboratory Dream Band Song in-game. Much like "Green Tree Memories from Kirby" and "Welcome to the New World!", the medley continues to play during the minigame portion of the Gourmet Grand Prix, only switching to a different music track for the battle royale.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, "Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens" from Kirby Fighters 2 plays in Galacta Knight's first phase if player 1 is King Dedede or Meta Knight.

Other appearances

"Masked Dedede's Theme" was performed live in the Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert, as part of the track "King Dedede & Meta Knight Medley".

Arrangements of the theme have appeared in various Tetris 99 Maximus Cups, all of which play when 10 players remain. The Tougher and Toughest King D-Mind battle music from Super Kirby Clash is used for that game's Maximus Cup, "Masked and Wild: D.D.D." is used for the Kirby and the Forgotten Land Maximus Cup and the Music Fest King Dedede Medley's arrangement is used for the Kirby's Dream Buffet Maximus Cup.

The theme was also performed live at the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival as part of the King Dedede Medley, along with "Macho of Dedede" and "VS. Robo Dedede".

Trivia

This version of "King Dedede's Theme" from Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom) is similar to "Masked Dedede's Theme" in many ways.
  • The version of "King Dedede's Theme" that plays in Kirby's Star Stacker for the Super Famicom can be seen as a precursor to "Masked Dedede's Theme", since it has a similarly elevated pace and tempo, along with a similar opening riff.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese マスクド･デデデのテーマ
Masukudo Dedede no Tēma 		Masked Dedede's Theme


See also

References

  1. ↑ King Dedede & Meta Knight Medley Sheet Music - Kirby Portal (official website)
  2. ↑ Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack
  3. ↑ Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Jukebox
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Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Copy Abilities
Archer • Beam • Beetle • Bell • Bomb • Cutter • Fighter • Hammer • Ninja • Parasol • Sword • Whip
Battle Stages
Items
Bosses
Extra
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Music in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Menu themes
Quest themes
Special themes
Green Stories • TIME BEEEAM! • Kirby Dance • Staff Credits (Kirby: Triple Deluxe) (Green Greens • Peanut Plains) • Normal Staff Credits (The Heroes' Challenge! Quest Board • Forest/Nature Area • Green Greens) • The Black Mirror • Ending (Town • Floral Fields) • Secret Staff Credits (The Heroes' Challenge! Quest Board • The Noble Haltmann • Green Greens)
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Music in Kirby's Blowout Blast
Menu and select themes
Level themes
Boss themes
amiibo themes
Special themes
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Kirby Battle Royale
Characters
Battle Modes
Copy Abilities
Beetle • Bomb • Cutter • Doctor • Fighter • Hammer • Ice • Mirror • Ninja • Parasol • Sleep • Spear • Sword • Tornado • Whip
Opponents and enemies
Objects and items
Extra
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Music in Kirby Star Allies
Main themes and menu themes
Story Mode stage themes
Reused themes in extra stages
Entrance • Shooting • Boss Theme • Vegetable Valley • Orange Ocean • VS. Robo Dedede: Pinch • Cloudy Park • Red Canyon: Stage Select • Sub-Tree Area • VS. Gryll • The Last Iceberg • VS. Dark Matter • True Arena Showdown • Neo Star • Miracle Matter • VS. Squeak Squad • Eerie Underground • The Black Mirror • Kracko • The Adventure Begins • Underworld • Another Dimension • VS Mecha Kawasaki • New Challenge Stages • Mysterious Rocks Rumbling from Behind • Beautiful Prison • Bouncing Boss Battle (Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe) • Combat Evaluation Program • Dedede's Tridimensional Cannon • Outlaw Driver • A Great Battle for Tomorrow • Alternate Corkboard • Bring On the Super Ability • Hypernova Inhale • Pink Ball Activate! • Green Greens
Boss themes
Morpho Knight themes
Other Game Mode themes
Chop Champs • Let's Make a Log House • Star Slam Heroes • To the End of the Galaxy • Results • Venturing Into the World With Friends • Pop Star: Stage Select/Star Allies Arrangement ver. • Start Stage/Star Allies Arrangement ver. • Squeak Squad: Title/Star Allies Arrangement ver. • Cookie Country/Star Allies Arrangement ver. • Taranza, the Master of Puppetry/Star Allies Arrangement ver. • The Noble Haltmann/Star Allies Arrangement ver. • Fortress of Shadows - Jambastion/Star Allies Arrangement ver. • Best Friends, Tomorrow and Always. (A New Wind for Tomorrow • Ending Demo • Milky Way Wishes: Staff Credits) • The Adventure Begins/Original Short ver. • Heroes in Another Dimension • The Legend of Last World (Limitless Power • Beautiful Prison • L86 • Rainbow Resort) • Kirby Ever After • Memories of the Grand Finale. (Return to Dream Land • Memories (I'll Never Forget You) • A New Wind for Tomorrow • Twinkle☆Stars) • Choosing the Ultimate Choice's Flavor • Hallway Back to the Origin • Street Paved with Kindness
Other reused themes
Celebration Picture themes
Special themes
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Super Kirby Clash
Characters
Roles
Bosses
Extra
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Music in Kirby Fighters 2
Battle Stage themes
Boss themes
Menu themes
Cutscene & opening themes
Special themes
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Music in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Main themes and menu themes
Stage themes
Running Through the New World • Through the Tunnel • A Trip to Alivel Mall • The Smell of a Scary Beast • Beginner Treasures • Abandoned Beach • Blue, Blue Breeze • Fast-Flowing Waterworks • Welcome to Wondaria • Circuit Speedway • Invasion at the House of Horrors • Pitch-Black Horror • The Wondaria Dream Parade • Northeast Frost Street • Metro on Ice • The Battle of Blizzard Bridge • An Unexpected Beast King • Dazzling Treasures • The Wastes Where Life Began • Pitch-Black Valley • Moonlight Canyon • Forgo's Treasures • Enter the Fiery Forbidden Lands • Burning, Churning Power Plant • The Beast Pack's Final Stand • Secret Area: HAL Room (Twinkle☆Stars • Kirby Fighters 2: The Destined Rivals • Max Happy Town!!) • Faded Dream of a Psychomeddler • Scattered Souls across Isolated Isles
Boss themes
Special themes
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Music in Kirby's Dream Buffet
Menu themes
Race themes
(original and arrangements)
Race themes
(Memorial Songs)
Kirby's Dream Land: Green Greens • A New Wind for Tomorrow
Kirby's Adventure: Vegetable Valley • Grape Garden
Kirby's Pinball Land: Wispy-Woods Land • Boss
Kirby's Dream Course: Mountain Stage • VS. Robo Dedede
Kirby's Dream Land 2: Big Forest • Dark Castle
Kirby's Block Ball: Title • Stage 5
Kirby Super Star: Peanut Plains • Boarding the Halberd • Vs. Marx
Kirby's Dream Land 3: Ripple Field: Ocean Waves • Vs. Zero
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards: Planet Popstar • Miracle Matter
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble: Simple Stage • Underground Stage
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land: Rainbow Resort • Fountain of Dreams
Kirby Air Ride: Air Ride: Fantasy Meadows • Air Ride: Sky Sands • City Trial: City
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror: Forest/Nature Area • Last Boss / Third Form
Kirby: Squeak Squad: Squeak Squad: Title • Squeak Squad Appears!
Kirby Super Star Ultra: Flying Fortress Kabula • Masked Dedede's Theme
Kirby's Return to Dream Land: The Adventure Begins • Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler • Sky Tower
Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition: New Challenge Stages • Title
Kirby: Triple Deluxe: Floral Fields • Fatal Blooms in Moonlight
Kirby: Planet Robobot: Time for Dessert! • Pristine Office March
Kirby Star Allies: A Battle of Friends and Bonds • Forgotizanne Flash of Lightning • Heroes in Another Dimension • Friendly Field • Wind Blowing on Earthfall • The Star Allies Have Your Back!
Super Kirby Clash: Save this World! Ordeal • Green Tree Memories from Kirby • Green Stories • The Heroes' Challenge! Quest Board / Story Quest • VS. Parallel Nightmare (Ruins)
Kirby Fighters 2: Fountain of Dreams (Secret Song) • Kirby Fighters 2: The Destined Rivals • Training Mode (Training • Green Greens • Ripple Star: Stage Select) • Decisive Battle! Overcome the Naughty Mind (Forest/Nature Area • Mid-Boss Battle • Dark Meta Knight Appears • Dark Meta Knight) • The Battle of Deeply Bonded Allies
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Running Through the New World • Circuit Speedway • Northeast Frost Street • Faded Dream of a Psychomeddler • A Full-Speed Farewell from the New World • Sword of the Surviving Guardian • Masked and Wild: D.D.D. • Welcome to the New World!
Kirby 30th Music Fest: HAL Laboratory Dream Band Song (Macho of Dedede • VS. Robo Dedede • Masked Dedede's Theme)
Minigame themes
Battle Royale themes
Extra
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Music in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Main themes and menu themes
Stage themes
The Adventure Begins • Exploring the Cave • Woods Wayfarer • Crystal Dungeons • Beyond the Hill • Battle on the Horizon • Sandy Wilds • Sunny with a Chance of Oasis • Exotic Pyramid • Vestiges of the Ancients • Crow in the Shadows • Happy Mambo • Summer Sands and Cool Waves • Seabed Diving • Water Sliders • A Stroll on the Ocean Floor • Snowball Scuffle • On the Path of Frosty Roadblocks • Slippery Steps • Tumbling Ice • Perfect Sledding Weather • Freezing Temple • Sky Waltz • Sky Tower • Dreaming of Clouds • The Birthplace of Steel • Sounds of Scrap • Techno Factory • Rush on the Railway Coaster • Into the Underground Waterway • Underworld • Pressure Panic • Haldera Volcano • Limitless Power • Another Dimension • Ordeal Doors • Onward to a Pain My Heart Knows Well
Boss themes
Sub-games and Magoland themes
Special themes
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