Meta Knight (anime character)
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- This article is about Meta Knight as he appears in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. For Meta Knight as he appears in the games, see Meta Knight.
Sir Meta Knight is a major supporting character in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. He is a veteran Star Warrior who has settled in King Dedede's court, feigning to serve the king in order to protect Dream Land from the monsters which are summoned on the regular through Night Mare Enterprises. After Kirby crash-lands in Dream Land, Meta Knight tasks himself with guiding and training the young pink puffball in the art of fighting monsters, though his methods are often extreme, putting Kirby in harm's way. Meta Knight wields the sacred blade Galaxia, though he rarely uses it directly.
Appearance
Meta Knight has a similar body structure to Kirby, but is deep blue in colTemplate:Or and is somewhat more modest; wearing a mask, boots, gloves, shoulder pauldrons, and a cape, which he wraps around himself when not in combat. Despite being roughly the same size as Kirby in the video games, Meta Knight is noticeably larger than him here, which helps to demonstrate that at least in the anime, Kirby is still a child.
Personality
Unlike Kirby, Meta Knight has a full speaking role. He takes on the role of a mysterious but dedicated swordsman and mentor, helping both Kirby and Tiff when they are in need. In both the Japanese and 4Kids versions, his presence is announced through the soundtrack with a Latin-style sting with guitar and maracas, and this is complimented in the English version with a stereotypical Spanish accent for the masked swordsman.
Meta Knight is demonstrated to be very wise and experienced, having survived a war against Night Mare Enterprises which defeated nearly every Star Warrior in the universe. He is cautious, extreme, and takes on the attitude of a survivalist, though despite his demeanor, he still cares for the people he has sworn to protect. Despite his usual stoic demeanor, Meta Knight does display a wide range of emotions. His eyes will change color depending on his mood. If he is happy or calm, they are blue. If he is thoughtful, they are green. If he is angry, they are red. If he is amused, they are pink.
Relationships
Meta Knight has a unique set of relationships compared to most of the rest of the cast. While he does not interact much with the residents of Cappy Town, the few relationships he does have are very strong, often rooted in repeated hardships which were overcome either in the backstory, or throughout the series proper.
- Kirby - While Meta Knight did not know Kirby personally prior to the first episode of the show, the two of them are of the same order and origin. As such, Meta Knight knows a good deal about Kirby's potential and his temperament. Meta Knight acts as a secret guardian to Kirby, though he is not particularly involved in Kirby's life, only appearing on the scene when the pink puffball is in trouble. Likewise, Kirby does not know Meta Knight very well, but will tend to follow his instruction.
- Tiff - Following Kirby's crash-landing in Dream Land, Meta Knight places primary responsibility for Kirby in the hands of Tiff, and instructs her whenever she needs help with Kirby or his safety. This slowly grows into a full mentor and pupil relationship between the two, as Tiff begins to see herself as a knight-in-training.
- Sword Knight & Blade Knight - These two knights are Meta Knight's formal apprentices. In flashbacks, it is revealed that these two used to be roadside bandits until an encounter with Meta Knight resulted in the two dedicating themselves to him. They are often seen at his side and will follow his orders without question, though their intemperance sometimes leads to problems.
- King Dedede - Meta Knight has no respect for King Dedede, but feigns to be his loyal servant in order to keep the people of Dream Land safe. As such, this rouse leads King Dedede to believe that Meta Knight is an incompetent soldier and to disregard him, allowing Meta Knight to act with the freedom he needs, with little responsibilities to the court.
Filmography
The following is a complete list of all of Meta Knight's appearances in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, along with other information regarding his role in each episode:
Meta Knight's appearances in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! | ||||
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Episode | Image | Role | Selected quote | Notes |
Kirby Comes to Cappy Town | Primary character | "It is Kirby's classic defense: inhale!" | ||
A Blockbuster Battle | Secondary character | "Your opponent is made of a super-high-density matter. It is too heavy to be sucked up by Kirby." | ||
Kirby's Duel Role | Primary character | "Your spirit is willing, my friend, but your pink flesh is weak." | ||
Dark and Stormy Knight | Primary character | "Kirby's Starship detected the King's monster, but Kirby was not scheduled to awaken for another 200 years! That is why his ship crash-landed. He is totally untrained. He cannot speak! He can barely think!" | ||
Un-Reality TV | Secondary character | "Don't believe everything you see on the television set, my friend." | ||
Kirby's Egg-Cellent Adventure | Tertiary character | "Our deeds bind us to fate as surely as the sun sets." | ||
Curio's Curious Discovery | Secondary character | "With every battle, Kirby's strength and skills intensify. He truly has the makings of a great Star Warrior!" | ||
The Fofa Factor | Tertiary character | "Kirby has transformed! He is now Cutter Kirby! Cutter Kirby can battle his opponents with the cutter on his cap!" | ||
Hail to the Chief | Tertiary character | "Tuff believes in the chief. Perhaps we should, too." | ||
The Big Taste Test | Secondary character | "It can repair itself quickly! You must hurry!" | ||
Escargoon Squad | Secondary character | "With all due respect, I find it hard to believe that you are not involved with these paranormalities." | ||
Cappy New Year | Secondary character | "I wanted to wish Kirby a happy New Year...if he makes it to the New Year!" | ||
The Pillow Case | Primary character | "Everyone in Cappy Town who slept on these pillows is now out to destroy Kirby!" | ||
A Fish Called Kine | Secondary character | "The King is going to destroy the rainbow coral reef!" | ||
Flower Power | Primary character | "He may not be too smart, but his heart is in the right place." | ||
Here Comes the Son | Primary character | "Your father gave that to me. At the end, something stopped him from fully surrendering himself to eNeMeE. It was the love he had for you." | ||
Dedede's Snow Job | Secondary character | "Yes. Perhaps he is behind this...snow job." | ||
The Empty Nest Mess | Tertiary character | "Kirby! The chick is in danger!" | Meta Knight is paired with Fololo & Falala in the only scene he is in. | |
Ninja Binge | Secondary character | "That ninja may be back some day. You beat him this time, Kirby, but next time, surprise will not be on your side. We must train hard for your next encounter." | ||
Escargoon Rules | Tertiary character | "Hmm...Kirby is putting his own spin on the situation!" | ||
Hour of the WolfWrath | Primary character | "I will tell you what we must do. We must search for a new warrior. One who will defeat eNeMeE, and bring justice to our galaxy." | ||
Labor Daze | Tertiary character | "Sometimes, the best way to learn a lesson...is the hard way." | ||
A Spice Odyssey | Tertiary character | "No, that's the heartburn from Kawasaki's cooking!" | ||
Hatch Me If You Can | Tertiary character | "He is so fond of the Mini-Galbo, that he will not harm the Monster Galbo!" | ||
Abusement Park | Secondary character | "This attack is far too dangerous! I'm afraid Microphone Kirby's singing...may be his worst attack of all!" | ||
Junk Jam | Tertiary character | "You might call them...long distance dumpers." | ||
The Kirby Derby - Part I | Primary character | "That ship was designed to care for new Star Warriors, and programmed to travel through space searching for monsters!" | ||
The Kirby Derby - Part II | Primary character | "Where Kirby is concerned...nothing is for sure." | ||
Watermelon Felon | Tertiary character | "Sometimes the pen is mightier than the sword." | ||
A Novel Approach | Tertiary character | "It is not over, now Broom King will try to give Kirby the brush off!" | ||
Escar-Gone | Primary character | "We must send it away, before it strikes again!" | ||
Monster Management | Secondary character | "Hunting down monsters throughout the universe! Joe, your father would be proud." | ||
Prediction Predicament - Part I | Tertiary character | "Kirby! Suck up this torch! | ||
Prediction Predicament - Part II | Secondary character | "Thanks to Kirby, we were able to change its course." | ||
Sheepwrecked | Tertiary character | "Perhaps we should, but for the moment, let's wait and see what we can learn." | ||
Scare Tactics - Part I | Tertiary character | "Hmm... I wonder who could be behind this nonsense? Take me to this...haunted house." | ||
Scare Tactics - Part II | Primary character | "I sense a dangerous force at work here, it must be eNeMeE." | ||
Pink-Collar Blues | Tertiary character | "Rushing to judgement is...unwise, sire." | ||
Cartoon Buffoon | Tertiary character | "Look! It is Fire Dedede, our hero! I would never say that." | ||
Don't Bank on It | Tertiary character | "But haven't you wondered how all the money got there in the first place?" | ||
Kirby Takes the Cake | Secondary character | "Kirby, you have indeed grown in many ways this year. I cannot wait to see what changes next year brings." | ||
Snack Attack - Part I | Tertiary character | "Hmm...so they think my mini figure will be popular, hmm...I like that." | ||
Snack Attack - Part II | Secondary character | "In order to mature, Kirby must be pushed to his utmost limits. Only then will he learn to exceed them!" | ||
One Crazy Knight | Secondary character | "This man lived for his dreams. Now that his dreams have been destroyed, he has no reason...to go on." | ||
Sweet and Sour Puss | Tertiary character | "The King accidentally turned it on himself. It is charged up with his own anger!" | ||
Dedede's Pet Threat | Tertiary character | "Some monsters cannot be inhaled!" | ||
A Half-Baked Battle | Tertiary character | "I feel...dirty." *sigh* | ||
eNeMeE Elementary | Tertiary character | "If my intuition is correct, this book contains the secret behind the teachers' strange behavior." | ||
Crusade for the Blade | Primary character | "Those who are not chosen, will only bring evil upon themselves." | ||
Fitness Fiend | Tertiary character | "The King fell into his own trap." *chuckles* "But Kirby is almost certain to eat those snacks, unless we stop him. Where is he?" | ||
Mabel Turns the Tables | Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | ||
Something to Sneeze At | Tertiary character | *coughs* "Sorry." | Meta Knight has dialogue only in the Japanese version, so this line is translated from that version. | |
The Kirby Quiz | Tertiary character | "Well, it's the New Year. Maybe it'll be entertaining." | Meta Knight has lines only in the Japanese version, so his dialogue is translated from that version. | |
Masher 2.0 | Secondary character | "Sword Knight, Blade Knight! We must prepare our defenses!" | ||
The Chill Factor | Secondary character | "This is going to get frosty!" | ||
The School Scam | Secondary character | "It may be a mistake, but it would be a greater mistake...not to try." | ||
Delivery Dilemma | Tertiary character | "He is using jet propulsion!" | ||
Buccaneer Birdy | Tertiary character | "We must let Kirby face it...alone." | ||
Waddle While You Work | Tertiary character | "Hello." | ||
Dedede's Raw Deal | Tertiary character | "My instinct tells me there is something fishy about that sushi!" | ||
Caterpillar Thriller | Tertiary character | "If that cocoon can withstand the flames for just a bit longer!" | ||
Fossil Fools - Part II | Tertiary character | "It's incredible! Fire Kirby-saurus!" | ||
Dedede's Monsterpiece | Tertiary character | "Whatever it paints comes to life: even the most dangerous things!" | ||
Right Hand Robot | Tertiary character | "No, you won't!" | ||
Goin' Bonkers | Tertiary character | "His spirit has proven to be as noble as any Star Warrior's!" | ||
A Trashy Tale | Tertiary character | "Kirby! Catch!" | ||
Cooking Up Trouble | Secondary character | "This is strange...why must they use these large machines?" | ||
Teacher's Threat | Tertiary character | "I hope you are right...for your sake." | ||
Mumbies Madness | Secondary character | "The Mumbies are vicious monsters sent throughout the universe to hunt down and exterminate Star Warriors. When the containers that hold them are discovered, they are automatically unsealed, and they begin looking for Star Warriors to destroy!" | ||
A Sunsational Puzzle | Secondary character | "Perhaps the planet...is getting weaker." | ||
Waste Management | Tertiary character | "That crow must have found it in the trash, now it is controlling all the other birds. It must be stopped!" | ||
Tooned Out | Tertiary character | "The King is forcing them to work day and night on his cartoon!" | ||
Born to Be Mild - Part I | Tertiary character | (no dialogue) | ||
Born to Be Mild - Part II | Secondary character | "I fear we are dealing...with a monster!" | ||
Hunger Struck | Tertiary character | "You mean this uprising is over food?" | ||
Cowardly Creature | Tertiary character | "Kirby! Use the weapon against him! Quickly!" | ||
Frog Wild | Secondary character | "Kirby responded to you, Tiff. He is trying to resist the Demon Frog!" | ||
Air-Ride-in-Style - Part I | Primary character | "They are not monsters, Tuff. Something tells me they are much worse!" | ||
Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II | Primary character | "We must not let them destroy Kabu!" | ||
Cappy Town Down | Primary character | "I should have known. Cappies are peaceful. Fighting is not in their nature." | ||
Combat Kirby | Primary character | "We will not retreat, we must enter the fortress...and fight to the finish!" | ||
Fright to the Finish | Primary character | "Wrong, it will not be easy, but we can escape! We can use the monster delivery system here...to deliver us home." | ||
Kirby 3D | Secondary character | "The enemy's weapon... it must be used against him." |
Trivia
- One of Meta Knight's recurring shticks is to toss a torch at Kirby to give him the Fire Copy Ability or to throw one at a monster to defeat it.
Gallery
Meta Knight dueling with Knuckle Joe
Meta Knight's pocket knife, which he gave to Tuff
Meta Knight in action, from Abusement Park.
Meta Knight operating an electronic torture device in Escar-Gone
Figurine of Meta Knight from Snack Attack - Part I