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Ninja is a Copy Ability primarily obtained by absorbing a ninja type enemy, such as Bio Spark or Moonja. With this ability, Kirby gains access to a large number of special techniques which mainly revolve around the use of ninja-style weapons and agility. While the nature of the Ninja ability varies greatly by game, common elements include throwing knives, vanishing when attacked, fighting with a katana, and using the Air Drop after grabbing foes.
The Ninja ability first appeared in Kirby Super Star, and gave Kirby a distinctive red cap with a large ponytail attached. From Kirby's Return to Dream Land and onward, the Ninja hat would resemble a purple cowl with a studded headband. Many earlier games would cause Kirby to take on a purple hue when using this ability.
Game appearances
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
In Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby can obtain the Ninja ability from Bio Spark, that also serves as the ability's Helper. With the ability equipped, Kirby's visual appearance changes by him turning a darker shade, and wearing a hat similar to that of the Stone ability.
Ninja moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
File:NinjaKnives SuperStarUltra.png |
File:NinjaShock SuperstarUltra.png |
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File:NinjaDash SuperstarUltra.png |
File:NinjaKick SuperstarUltra.png |
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File:NinjaAttack SuperStarUltra.png |
Hide Guard | ||
File:NinjaWallCling SuperstarUltra.png |
File:NinjaWallJump SuperstarUltra.png |
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Ninja is obtainable from Bio Spark and Spinni's shurikens in this game. The moveset is a little different, in that Kirby does not have a counter move, but he can charge energy and release it in a big wave if he has the Ability Scroll for Ninja. He is also able to walk on the surface of water.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Ninja returns as an ability in [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]], acquirable by swallowing a Moonja. Many new techniques are available in this iteration.
Ninja moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land | |||||
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Skill | Button Execution | Description | Skill | Button Execution | Description |
Knife Throw | Kirby throws a small yet fast kunai. | Shock | Kirby does a short range slash with a katana. | ||
Stealth Slash | Kirby dashes through enemies with a katana. Any enemies in Kirby's way are struck with a multi-hit slash. | Ninja Kick | Much like Fighter's "Sky Kick" attack, Kirby rapidly drops while doing a single kick. | ||
Smoke Screen | Kirby throws a smoke bomb on the ground damaging enemies around him. | Blossom Storm | Kirby holds a bunch of cherry blossoms over his head and slams them into the ground. | ||
Quad Shock | Continuing "Shock" - Kirby does a underhand slash making a short range energy wave. | Air Drop | Kirby does a flying suplex after grabbing a foe, sending them flying on impact. | ||
Wall Cling | Kirby grabs on to a wall. | Wall Strike | Kirby throws a kunai away from the wall. | ||
Wall Jump | Hide Guard | Kirby vanishes leaving a log in his place. | |||
Smoke Counter | Kirby counters by attacking while reappearing. | Stealth Water Gun | Kirby blasts enemies from above with a short range spray of water. |
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Ninja returns as an ability in this game, unchanged from its appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. It is still obtained from Moonja. It is also one of the abilities available in Kirby Fighters.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Ninja returns as one of the selectable abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Ninja returns, along with Moonja, in this game. It is still unchanged from its previous appearance in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Kirby Battle Royale
“ | When you use your Ninja ability, you'll have lots of fierce moves! With those, you can unleash quick attacks for a decisive win. | ” | — Knuckle Joe's comment in Kirby Battle Royale |
Ninja is one of the abilities on offer in this action-multiplayer title. In this title, Ninja Kirby is able to create a decoy of himself, which will explode on contact with a foe, and he can also create a huge fiery explosion using a stealth bomb.
Unlike other abilities, Ninja has a total of three charge-up moves.
Ninja moveset in Kirby Battle Royale | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
Shock | Pyrotechnics | ||
Flurry Swipe | Knife Throw | ||
Stealth Slash | Wind-Up Trick | ||
Ninja Kick | Ninja Jump |
Kirby: Star Allies
Ninja returns in this title, though this time it is once more provided by Bio Spark, who also represents the ability as a Friend. Ninja can be augmented by elements such as Blizzard, Bluster, and Zap.
Kirby Fighters 2
Ninja appears in Kirby Fighters 2 as a selectable ability for Kirby. It is unlocked after attaining a Fighters Rank of 33.
Moveset
Ninja move-set in Kirby Fighters 2 | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (unmodified) |
Knife Throw | Kirby tosses a small throwing knife horizontally forward. These knives do not cause enemies to flinch. | 3 | |
Shock | Kirby pulls out his katana and slices his opponent. | 25 | |
Quad Shock | Kirby pulls out his katana and slices his opponent, then follows up with a shockwave. | 39 (if both hits connect) | |
Stealth Slash | Kirby pulls out his katana and dashes quickly forward, leaving a delayed series of slashes behind him. This move is best used to cross up an opponent, as there is no forward attack. | 24 (if all hits connect) | |
Ninja Kick | Kirby performs a diving kick diagonally downward, bouncing off his enemy upon collision. | 20 | |
Smoke Screen | Kirby throws a smoke bomb at his feet, knocking away nearby foes. | 16 | |
Blossom Storm | Kirby jumps up and releases a large blossom field around himself, damaging enemies in a wide radius. | 30 (if both hits connect) | |
Air Drop | Kirby grabs his opponent, then leaps up into the air with them before crashing down and launching the foe away. | 20 14 (to different foe hit by launched foe) | |
Wall Cling | Kirby holds on to a wall and can stay there as long as the direction against the wall is held. | N/A | |
Wall Strike | Kirby uses Knife Throw while hanging onto a wall. | 3 | |
Wall Jump | Kirby jumps from the wall he is hanging from, gaining additional height. | N/A | |
Clone Technique | Kirby holds a special stance. If an enemy hits him during this stance, he will take no damage and vanish in a cloud of smoke, then retaliate with a swift strike. | 26 |
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
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The Ninja Copy Ability makes only one appearance in the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!; that being the episode Ninja Binge. Kirby gains this ability when he inhales one of Yamikage's knives after he throws it at Benikage. Using the Ninja ability, Kirby gains the power to instantly teleport to different locations, and then finishes Yamikage off with the Air Drop technique.
Based on the events of Ninja Binge, it is probable that Ninja Kirby was planned to make at least one more appearance in a future episode where Yamikage would return for his revenge, but this never came to pass.
Profiles
Flavor text
Image | Game | Flavor text |
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File:KSS Box NA.jpeg | Kirby Super Star | Copy the famous Japanese Ninja to hide in shadows and vanish into the darkness! |
File:USCover KSS.jpg | [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSS KMA]] | 忍 |
Kirby Super Star Ultra | Hide in shadows and darkness. Use ninja skills on your mission. You're a ninja! A NINJA! Cool... | |
Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Hide in shadows and fade into the darkness. Become a master Ninja and no one will expect your Blossom Storm! | |
File:TD Boxart NA.jpg | Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Reinforcements have been called in from a nearby ninja village! Slide into the shadows, and vanish in the darkness. When the time is right, unleash the Blossom Storm technique! |
File:Kirby Planet Robobot box art.png | Kirby: Planet Robobot | Excelling in the art of covert combat, this ability contains various moves found in ancient documents from foreign lands. Science cannot explain this ability. |
File:Kirby Battle Royale box art.png | Kirby Battle Royale | Use stealthy skills learned from secret techniques known from ancient times. |
File:Star Allies Cover.jpg | Kirby Star Allies | Some battle backup from the village of ninjas! Add a friend's power to the sword and knives to slash with wind, fire, and other attributes. Has a ninja ever been seen wielding such elemental blades? Impressive! |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy
Trivia
- In Kirby Super Star and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Ninja Kirby's 'Ninja Kick' can be cancelled by hovering. By doing the loop of Ninja Kick-Hover-Air Bullet, Kirby can save his horizontal momentum from Ninja Kick and move very fast in the air, his action of continuously spitting Air Bullets somehow resembling the effect from the Mint Leaf. This game mechanic of saving momentum, while useful on TAS speedruns on those games, is not present in games following [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]].
Gallery
- Ninja Super Star.jpg
Artwork from Kirby Super Star
- Super Star Ninja Sprite.png
Sprite from Kirby Super Star
- Super Star Ninja Icon.png
Icon from Kirby Super Star
- Ninja Squeak Transparent.png
Artwork from Template:KSS KMA
- Ninja KSqSq.png
Sprite from Template:KSS KMA
- Ninja SSU.png
Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra
- NinjaSSU.gif
Animated sprite from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Artwork from Template:KRDL KAW
- RtDL Ninja Icon.png
- Ninja TD Pause Art.png
Pause menu art from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- TD Ninja Icon.png
Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Ninja Kirby Battle Royale.png
Artwork from Kirby Battle Royale
- Samurai Helmet KF2.png
Render image of a rare hat for Ninja in Kirby Fighters 2
Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ニンジャ Ninja |
Ninja |
Chinese | 忍者 rén zhě |
Ninja
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Korean | 닌자 Ninja |
Ninja |
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- Good pages
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Fighters 2
- Copy Abilities which can cut ropes
- Copy Abilities which can douse flames