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{{Infobox-Item
|image= [[File:KTD Mint Leaf.jpg]]
|image= [[File:KF2 Mint Leaf model.png|150px]]
|caption=In-game screenshot of a '''Mint Leaf''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
|caption=Model of the '''Mint Leaf''' from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|use=Causing [[Kirby]] to continuously shoot [[Air Bullet]]s.
|use=Causing [[Kirby]] to continuously shoot [[Air Bullet]]s.
|obtained=Various points in stages or randomly generated.
|obtained=Various points in stages or randomly generated.
|game= ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' ([[Kirby Fighters]])<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|game= ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' ([[Kirby Fighters]])<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|compare=[[Superspicy Curry]]
|compare=[[Superspicy Curry]]<br>[[Balloon (item)]]
}}
}}
The '''Mint Leaf''' ('''Sweet Potato''' in Japanese versions) is an obscure [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] item that first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. It lets [[Kirby]] use his [[Air Bullet]] attack in the air without falling afterwards, essentially allowing him to rapid-fire his enemies. This is a reference to real-life sweet potatoes often being the cause of hiccups, and real-life mint leaves giving better breath. The reason for the name mismatch is mainly due to miscommunication between the developers and the translation team, and that regional difference has been solidified in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' by making the item distinctly different in appearance between versions.
The '''Mint Leaf''' is an obscure [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] item that first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. It lets [[Kirby]] use his [[Air Bullet]] attack in the air without falling afterwards, essentially allowing him to rapid-fire his enemies. The item's effect is a reference to real-life mint leaves giving better breath.
 
The item is referred to as a '''さつまいも''' (Sweet Potato) in Japanese, in reference to real-life sweet potatoes often being the cause of hiccups; the reason for the name mismatch may be due to cultural differences, as the association between sweet potatoes and hiccups is not as strong outside of Japan. Regardless, the regional difference has been solidified in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' onwards by making the item distinctly different in appearance between versions.


==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
[[File:MintLeaf.gif]]
[[File:KDL Mint Leaf sprite.png]]
The Mint Leaf first appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and can be found within the [[Float Islands]], [[Bubbly Clouds]], and [[Mt. Dedede]] stages. It is most notably used during the battle against [[Kabula|Kaboola]], where it does not run out until after the battle is over. When Kirby is under the effect of the Mint Leaf item, [[Kabula's Theme]] plays, much like when he is using the [[Superspicy Curry]].
The Mint Leaf first appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and can be found within the [[Float Islands]], [[Bubbly Clouds]], and [[Mt. Dedede]] stages. It is most notably used during the battle against [[Kabula|Kaboola]], where it does not run out until after the battle is over. When Kirby is under the effect of the Mint Leaf item, the "[[Shooting]]" theme plays, much like when he is using the [[Superspicy Curry]].


===''Kirby's Pinball Land''===
===''Kirby's Pinball Land''===
The Mint Leaf appears as one of the items which Kirby can eat in the bonus game for [[Kracko Land]]. When a Mint Leaf is eaten, it confers 1000 points, and has no additional effects.
The Mint Leaf appears as one of the items which Kirby can eat in the bonus game for [[Kracko Land]]. When a Mint Leaf is eaten, it confers 1000 points, and has no additional effects.


===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and ''Kirby Fighters 2''===
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Kirby Fighters]] [[Sub-Game]] (and in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''), the Mint Leaf returns as an offensive item with a similar function, appearing at random during most battles. However, instead of puffing manually, Kirby puffs out air automatically, pausing after every few puffs. When the ability ends, Kirby puffs out a giant puff of air. It now resembles a sweet potato in the Japanese version and an actual mint leaf in international versions.
[[File:KF2 Sweet Potato model.png|thumb|left|x150px|Model of the Sweet Potato in the Japanese version of ''Kirby Fighters 2'']]
[[File:KF Mint Leaf demonstration.png|thumb|150px|Screenshot of Kirby using a Mint Leaf to attack his opponents in [[Kirby Fighters]]]]
{{Quote|This lets you attack with Air Bullets for a little while.|In-game tip from ''Kirby Fighters 2''}}
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', the Mint Leaf appears as one of the [[keychain]]s, resembling its original sprite from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
 
In the [[Kirby Fighters (series)|Kirby Fighters games]], the Mint Leaf returns as an offensive item with a similar function, appearing at random during most battles. Notably, it now clearly resembles a sweet potato in the Japanese version and an actual mint leaf in international versions. After picking up this item, instead of puffing manually, the fighter shoots out Air Bullets automatically, pausing briefly after five puffs, with each bullet dealing 10 damage for the first hit and 5 thereafter. After firing 20 of these bullets (or enough time passes), the fighter puffs out one last giant Air Bullet which deals 24 damage. If the player holds the B button while under the effect of the Mint Leaf, the current direction they are facing will be locked, allowing them to move backwards while firing.
 
In [[Story Mode: The Destined Rivals]], there is a story item called the Mint Leaf Sticker, which doubles the attack power of the Air Bullets the player's fighter fires after picking up a Mint Leaf.
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The Mint Leaf also appears as one of the [[keychain]]s, resembling its original sprite from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
While the Mint Leaf does not appear directly in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', it is depicted as a [[Character Treat]], using its sprite from ''Kirby's Dream Land''.


==''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', it appears in the episode [[Dedede's Raw Deal]], in its original form as a Sweet Potato. However, its hiccuping powers come as a hindrance rather than a help to Kirby this time around. In the episode, Kirby eats it off of a sushi revolver. He is then attacked by an overgrown [[Squishy]], and his [[inhale|inhaling]] powers are prevented by the hiccups that result from eating the sweet potato. As such, he starts off on the losing side of the battle. However, [[Tiff]] scares his wits out by saying he'll starve if his hiccups don't cease, which makes Kirby (who is known for his gluttonous nature) jump in fear and release his hiccups.
[[File:Sweet Potato Sushi.png|thumb|200px|right|The baked potato sushi from [[Dedede's Raw Deal]]]]
In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', it appears in the [[Dedede's Raw Deal]] episode in its original form as a baked sweet potato. However, its hiccuping powers come as a hindrance rather than a help to Kirby this time around. In the episode, Kirby eats it off of a sushi revolver. He is then attacked by an overgrown [[Squishy]], and his [[inhale|inhaling]] powers are prevented by the hiccups that result from eating the potato sushi. As such, he starts off on the losing side of the battle. However, [[Tiff]] scares his wits out by saying he'll starve if his hiccups don't cease, which makes Kirby (who is known for his gluttonous nature) jump in fear and release his hiccups.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Despite being based on a real-life food item, the Mint Leaf does not restore any [[stamina]] when consumed. As such, it does not count as [[food]] in the ''Kirby'' series.
*Despite being based on a real-life food item, the Mint Leaf does not restore any [[health]] when consumed. As such, it does not count as [[food]] in the ''Kirby'' series.
**However, like the [[Invincible Candy]], it is technically considered food for the purposes of [[Face-to-Face]] transferring.
*The Mint Leaf is only referred to as a Sweet Potato in the Japanese version of the series (and looks the part in Kirby Fighters); even the Korean and Chinese localizations, which normally are literal translations from the original Japanese version in many ways, refer to it as a Mint Leaf and have the item look like such in Kirby Fighters.


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==Gallery==
<gallery>
KDL Mint Leaf screenshot.png|Kirby approaching a Mint Leaf in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
Keychain MintLeaf.png|Keychain from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KTD Mint Leaf model.png|Model of the Mint Leaf from [[Kirby Fighters]]
KTD Sweet Potato model.png|Model of the Sweet Potato in the Japanese version of Kirby Fighters
KF Mint Leaf.png|Screenshot of the Mint Leaf in Kirby Fighters
KF2 Mint Leaf Sticker icon.png|The Mint Leaf Sticker from ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
KF2 Sweet Potato Sticker icon.png|The Sweet Potato Sticker from the Japanese version of ''Kirby Fighters 2''
KF2 Mint Leaf item.jpg|Screenshot of the Mint Leaf from ''Kirby Fighters 2''
KF2 Mint Leaf final shot.jpg|In-game screenshot of Magolor firing the last Mint Leaf shot at an opponent in ''Kirby Fighters 2''
KDB Pixel Mint Leaf character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', featuring its sprite from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
Twitter commemorative - Sweet Potatoes eating.jpg|Artwork from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring Kirby and friends eating roasted sweet potatoes
K30A Kirby 26.png|Kirby #26 from the Kirby 30th Anniversary site
Sanei Kirby 30th Anniversary Sweet Potato.jpg|Plush of Kirby holding a Sweet Potato by San-ei, created for Kirby's 30th Anniversary
Kirby 30th Anniversary Mascot Plushies 5.jpg|Fifth set of mascot plushies of various Kirbys, created for Kirby's 30th Anniversary
Lawson 30th Campaign mini plushies.jpg|Miniture plushies from [[Lawson]]'s Kirby's 30th Anniversary Campaign
Nendoroid 30th Anniversary Kirby Sweet Potato Figure.jpg|Kirby 30th Anniversary Edition Nendoroid holding a Sweet Potato
</gallery>


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==Names in other languages==
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|ja=さつまいも<br>''Satsuma-imo''<br>やきいも<ref>In the Japanese title for "[[Shooting]]", and the anime.</ref>
|jaR=Yaki-imo
|jaM=[[wikipedia:Sweet potato|Sweet potato]]<br>[[wikipedia:Roasted sweet potato|Roasted sweet potato]]
|fr=Feuille de menthe
|frM=Mint Leaf
|de=Minzblatt
|deM=Mint Leaf
|it=Foglia di Menta
|itM=Mint Leaf
|es=Hoja de menta
|esM=Mint Leaf
|pt=Folha de menta
|ptM=Mint Leaf
|ko=민트 잎
|koR=Minteu Ip
|koM=Mint Leaf
|zh=薄荷叶
|zhR=Bòhé yè
|zhM=Mint Leaf
|nl=Muntblaadje
|nlM=Mint leaf
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 25 March 2024

Mint Leaf
KF2 Mint Leaf model.png
Model of the Mint Leaf from Kirby Fighters 2
Details
Use Causing Kirby to continuously shoot Air Bullets.
Obtained Various points in stages or randomly generated.
Game(s) Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Pinball Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Kirby Fighters)
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby Fighters 2
Comparable to Superspicy Curry
Balloon (item)
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The Mint Leaf is an obscure Kirby series item that first appeared in Kirby's Dream Land. It lets Kirby use his Air Bullet attack in the air without falling afterwards, essentially allowing him to rapid-fire his enemies. The item's effect is a reference to real-life mint leaves giving better breath.

The item is referred to as a さつまいも (Sweet Potato) in Japanese, in reference to real-life sweet potatoes often being the cause of hiccups; the reason for the name mismatch may be due to cultural differences, as the association between sweet potatoes and hiccups is not as strong outside of Japan. Regardless, the regional difference has been solidified in Kirby: Triple Deluxe onwards by making the item distinctly different in appearance between versions.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land[edit]

KDL Mint Leaf sprite.png The Mint Leaf first appears in Kirby's Dream Land, and can be found within the Float Islands, Bubbly Clouds, and Mt. Dedede stages. It is most notably used during the battle against Kaboola, where it does not run out until after the battle is over. When Kirby is under the effect of the Mint Leaf item, the "Shooting" theme plays, much like when he is using the Superspicy Curry.

Kirby's Pinball Land[edit]

The Mint Leaf appears as one of the items which Kirby can eat in the bonus game for Kracko Land. When a Mint Leaf is eaten, it confers 1000 points, and has no additional effects.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

Model of the Sweet Potato in the Japanese version of Kirby Fighters 2
Screenshot of Kirby using a Mint Leaf to attack his opponents in Kirby Fighters
This lets you attack with Air Bullets for a little while.
— In-game tip from Kirby Fighters 2

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, the Mint Leaf appears as one of the keychains, resembling its original sprite from Kirby's Dream Land.

In the Kirby Fighters games, the Mint Leaf returns as an offensive item with a similar function, appearing at random during most battles. Notably, it now clearly resembles a sweet potato in the Japanese version and an actual mint leaf in international versions. After picking up this item, instead of puffing manually, the fighter shoots out Air Bullets automatically, pausing briefly after five puffs, with each bullet dealing 10 damage for the first hit and 5 thereafter. After firing 20 of these bullets (or enough time passes), the fighter puffs out one last giant Air Bullet which deals 24 damage. If the player holds the B button while under the effect of the Mint Leaf, the current direction they are facing will be locked, allowing them to move backwards while firing.

In Story Mode: The Destined Rivals, there is a story item called the Mint Leaf Sticker, which doubles the attack power of the Air Bullets the player's fighter fires after picking up a Mint Leaf.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

While the Mint Leaf does not appear directly in Kirby's Dream Buffet, it is depicted as a Character Treat, using its sprite from Kirby's Dream Land.

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]

The baked potato sushi from Dedede's Raw Deal

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, it appears in the Dedede's Raw Deal episode in its original form as a baked sweet potato. However, its hiccuping powers come as a hindrance rather than a help to Kirby this time around. In the episode, Kirby eats it off of a sushi revolver. He is then attacked by an overgrown Squishy, and his inhaling powers are prevented by the hiccups that result from eating the potato sushi. As such, he starts off on the losing side of the battle. However, Tiff scares his wits out by saying he'll starve if his hiccups don't cease, which makes Kirby (who is known for his gluttonous nature) jump in fear and release his hiccups.

Trivia[edit]

  • Despite being based on a real-life food item, the Mint Leaf does not restore any health when consumed. As such, it does not count as food in the Kirby series.
  • The Mint Leaf is only referred to as a Sweet Potato in the Japanese version of the series (and looks the part in Kirby Fighters); even the Korean and Chinese localizations, which normally are literal translations from the original Japanese version in many ways, refer to it as a Mint Leaf and have the item look like such in Kirby Fighters.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese さつまいも
Satsuma-imo
やきいも[1]
Yaki-imo
Sweet potato
Roasted sweet potato
Chinese 薄荷叶
Bòhé yè
Mint Leaf
Dutch Muntblaadje Mint leaf
French Feuille de menthe Mint Leaf
German Minzblatt Mint Leaf
Italian Foglia di Menta Mint Leaf
Korean 민트 잎
Minteu Ip
Mint Leaf
Portuguese Folha de menta Mint Leaf
Spanish Hoja de menta Mint Leaf


References

  1. In the Japanese title for "Shooting", and the anime.