Mike
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- This article is about the Copy Ability. For the item, see Mike (item).
Mike is a Copy Ability that allows Kirby to defeat his opponent by shouting at them through a microphone (early games suggest that Kirby is just trying to sing when he uses the ability, but his singing is so poor that enemies are defeated through irritation or laughter). When obtaining this ability, Kirby gains a pair of red and yellow headphones with star insignia, though his hat changes while using each shout (a white baseball cap for the first, the headphones for the second, and a green spiky mohawk for the last). Typically, Kirby is allowed to used this ability up to three times, with each shout being different in character and dealing a different amount of damage (though for the vast majority of normal enemies, each shout may as well defeat them in one hit). After Kirby uses the last shout, he loses the ability. Mike can typically be obtained by swallowing Walky or Mr. Tick-Tock, though a few more obscure sources for the ability exist.
In Kirby's Dream Land and some other games, the microphone is an item that Kirby can inhale. When he spits the mike out, Kirby will shout into the microphone and defeat all enemies within range.
Game appearances
Kirby's Adventure / Nightmare in Dream Land
In Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Mike is obtained primarily from Mr. Tick-Tock, but can also be obtained by inhaling Paint Roller's painted Walky in his boss battle. It can be used three times, and each time it is used is visually different, but the effect is the same, defeating all common enemies on screen and dealing large damage to bosses and Mid-Bosses.
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
In Kirby Super Star and the game's remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Mike is now obtained from Walky. There is no Helper for the Mike ability, nor can it be obtained via Copy Essence Deluxe. Kirby Super Star was the first game to introduce different shouts for each use of Mike.
| Mike moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra | ||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Damage |
| Megaphone | Y (KSS)
B (SSU) |
40 |
| Desk Mike | Y (KSS)
B (SSU) |
60 |
| Microphone (on stand) | Y (KSS)
B (SSU) |
80 |
| *Noise defeats foes. 3 uses. | ||
Kirby Air Ride
In Kirby Air Ride, Kirby can obtain the Mike ability from Walky, by collecting the Copy Panel in City Trial, or by using a Copy Chance Wheel or Mix. When he gets the ability, he automatically uses it, shouting once loudly into the desk mike to defeat nearby enemies and heavily damage and launch other racers.
In Top Ride, the Mike appears in item form and has the effect of stunning all racers on the track for a moment.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Mike returns as a limited-use ability, now gaining a regular hat that resembles the one used during the Desk Mike shout. It is once again provided by Walky. In addition, Mike gains a new variant on the third shout called "Encore" which can be activated by charging up the last shout by shaking the Wii Remote or mashing the Control Pad before releasing it.
| Mike moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land | ||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Damage |
| Megaphone | 1
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33 |
| Desk Mike | 1
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53 |
| Stand Mike | Release 1
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79 |
| Encore | Hold 1 + Shake Wii Remote (or mash Control Pad), then release 1
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106 |
| *Noise defeats foes. 3 uses. | ||
Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
Mike returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot, functioning nearly identically to the way it does in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. It is still provided solely by Walky.
| Mike moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby: Planet Robobot | |||
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| Skill | Image | Button Execution | Damage |
| Megaphone |  |
B
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50 |
| Desk Mike |  |
B
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80 |
| Stand Mike |  |
Release B
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120 |
| Encore |  |
Hold B + mash Control Pad, then release B
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150 |
| *Noise defeats foes. 3 uses. | |||
In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Mike can be combined with the Robobot Armor to create Mike Mode. Unlike the base ability, Mike Mode is not limited-use, and involves shooting out powerful sound waves from giant boom boxes to defeat enemies.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
In Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Mike Kirby cameos in the Music Room, but is not a usable ability in the game itself.
Kirby Battle Royale
While Mike isn't a playable Copy Ability in Kirby Battle Royale, it makes a cameo in Music Collection menu.
Kirby Star Allies
In Kirby Star Allies, Mike retains its moveset from the previous three main-series games. It also has a new Friend Ability called Fatal Chorus where Kirby and his friends join in chorus to shout a loud chord, dealing even more damage than Stand Mike & Encore.
| Mike moveset in Kirby Star Allies | ||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Damage |
| Megaphone | B
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50 |
| Desk Mike | B
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80 |
| Stand Mike | Release B
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150 |
| Encore | Hold B + Shake controller (or mash directions), then release B
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180 |
| *Noise defeats foes. 3 uses. | ||
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
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| “ | I forgot how terrible Mike Kirby's singing is! | ” | — Tiff, from Fitness Fiend |
The Mike ability appears in two episodes of the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. The first appearance is in Abusement Park, when Kirby inadvertently eats Walky while trying to inhale a picture of a watermelon on a television screen. When Kirby has the Mike ability, he is filled with the urge to sing, which is so loud and destructive that it can destroy buildings and defeat monsters. In Abusement Park, Mike Kirby is sent through the Night Mare Enterprises Teleporter in order to be ganged up by monsters in eNeMeE's Fortress, but his singing is so powerful that each monster is destroyed, and the N.M.E. Sales Guy is forced to send him back, where his singing then destroys Castle Dedede.
In Fitness Fiend, Kirby inhales Max Flexer's microphone after enduring his dangerous fitness routine. When he gains the Mike ability, he starts to sing again, destroying Castle Dedede for a second time and defeating Max Flexer in the process.
Screenshot of Mike Kirby singing in Fitness Fiend
Mike Kirby posing
Profiles
Flavor text
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
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Kirby's Adventure | Kirby can sing his favorite song three times! I wonder why that song hurts enemies... |
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Kirby Super Star | When Kirby sings, everybody plugs their ears! You're able to use the Mike three times. |
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Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Uwaaahhh! Oooooh yeahhhh! Un-hunhhh! Baaaaby! Rock on!! *Can only be used three times. |
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Kirby Super Star Ultra | Owowow! Ooh, yeah-ah! Yabba jabba yeah yeah yeah! Sing 3 times to silence all... |
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Whoa oh oh ahee ahee! Dur dur yeah yeah yeah! Charge up for more power! If you sing three times, you'll be super happy! |
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Whumwhuummm screeeeeee! Microphone check, one two. Build up your power to crank up the volume. Kirby's three-song set list is more than enough to rock the house! |
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Kirby: Planet Robobot | Music usually has a comforting effect, but that depends on who's singing. Luckily, Kirby only has enough energy to sing three songs. |
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Kirby Star Allies | Yeah! Yeah! Whooooa-oh-oh-oh! There are three songs to sing with resounding enthusiasm! Store up power to pump up the volume. Sing with friends for explosive harmony. Gather multiple singers for a glorious chorus. |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy
| Image | Game | Description |
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Curious what Kirby's singing voice sounds like? Then track down and inhale Mr. Tick-Tock or a Walky! Kirby can copy the Mike ability and then use a mike or megaphone to really let 'er rip. Sometimes he sounds as cute as he looks, but he can also hit those low notes when he wants to rock. |
Trivia
- Mike Kirby in Kirby's Adventure uses the same sound effect King Dedede makes when he is defeated in Kirby's Dream Land. The sound returns in Kirby Super Star, albeit only for the Megaphone.
- In Kirby Super Star, the scream Kirby makes with the Stand Microphone was voiced by Masahiro Sakurai. According to him, he says "Chesto!", which is a Japanese battle cry originating from the Satsuma province (now Kagoshima).[1]
- When Kirby sings his reprise of Kihon wa Maru in the Japanese version of Abusement Park, it is possible to hear a sad horn in the background to reflect his sub-optimal performance. His singing even warps the wormhole as he travels through it.
- Several official Japanese sources state that Kirby is tone deaf.[2][3] This is the apparent reason why his singing harms enemies.
Gallery
Artwork
Artwork from Kirby's Adventure
Artwork from Kirby Super Star
Artwork from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- KARMikeKirby.png
Artwork from Kirby Air Ride
- KSSU Mike Kirby artwork.jpg
Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Pause menu art from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Artwork used for KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET merchandise series
Artwork used for KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET merchandise series
Sprites
Sprite from Kirby Super Star (first use)
Sprite from Kirby Super Star (second use)
Sprite from Kirby Super Star (third use)
Sprites from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Keychain from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Icons
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby Super Star (three uses left)
Kirby Super Star (two uses left)
Kirby Super Star (one use left)
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby Super Star Ultra (three uses left)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (two uses left)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (one use left)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (pause screen) (three uses left)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (pause screen) (two uses left)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (pause screen) (one use left)
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Audio
The first Mike voice from Kirby Super Star, a simple screech carried over from Kirby's Dream Land.
The second Mike voice from Kirby Super Star, which sounds similar to Kirby's current voice.
The third Mike voice from Kirby Super Star; this is Masahiro Sakurai saying "Chesto!", a Japanese battle cry.
Other
Screenshot of Mike Kirby's first attack in Kirby Super Star Ultra
Screenshot of Mike Kirby's second attack in Kirby Super Star Ultra
Screenshot of Mike Kirby's third attack in Kirby Super Star Ultra
Screenshot of Mike Kirby from Kirby Battle Royale
Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz
Videos
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Mike
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | マイク Maiku |
Mike |
| Traditional Chinese | 麥克風 mài kè fēng |
Microphone |
| Simplified Chinese | 麦克风 mài kè fēng | |
| Dutch | Microfoon | Microphone |
| French | Micro | Mike |
| German | Popstar | Popstar |
| Italian | Urla | Scream |
| Korean | 마이크 Maikeu |
Mike |
| Portuguese | Microfone[4][5] | Microphone |
| Russian | Микрофон Mikrofon |
Microphone |
| Spanish | Micro | Mike |
References
- ↑ Super NES Classic interview about Kirby Super Star
- ↑ "歌好きだが、音痴。("Likes singing, despite being tone deaf.")" –"Get to know the charms of the popular character, Kirby!" (Nintendo Online Magazine)
- ↑ "歌は好きだが音痴 ("Likes singing despite being tone deaf.")" –20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia (Shogakukan), pg. 15
- ↑ Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
- ↑ Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Fitness Fiend
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- Good pages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Limited use abilities
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Air Ride
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities in the Kirby novel series
