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Ninja
KF2 Ninja.png
Artwork of Ninja Kirby from Kirby Fighters 2.
Details
First game Kirby Super Star (1996)
Latest game Kirby Fighters 2 (2020)
Other game(s) Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Usage type Unlimited use
Obtained from Bio Spark, Moonja, Spinni (projectiles), amiibo (Planet Robobot): Sheik, Greninja
Power(s) Wall Climbing, Throws, Attacks with Ninja weaponry
Helper Bio Spark
Similar to Sword, Cutter;
Suplex, Throw, Backdrop, Fighter (throws);
Smash Bros., Beetle (Air Drop)
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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

Kirby using the Ninja ability to defeat Bio Spark in Kirby Super Star.

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  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Knife Throw
KSSU Ninja Kirby Knife Throw Sprite.png
B
Quad Shock
KSSU Ninja Kirby Quad Shock Sprite.png
Hold B
Dash Attack
KSSU Ninja Kirby Dash Attack Sprite.png
Dash + B
Ninja Kick
KSSU Ninja Kirby Kick Sprite.png
↓ + B in air
Air Drop
KSSU Ninja Kirby Air Drop Sprite.png
(any direction) + B near foe
Hide Guard
Take damage + B
Wall Cling
KSSU Ninja Kirby Wall Cling Sprite.png
Push on wall in air
Wall Jump
KSSU Ninja Kirby Wall Jump Sprite.png
Wall Cling + A/Y

Kirby: Squeak Squad

Ninja is obtainable from Bio Spark and Spinni's shurikens in this game. The moveset is very different from its previous appearance and even future appearances, in that Kirby notably throws shurikens instead of kunai and the gimmick of holding the attack button rather than tapping to use certain moves is completely missing. In addition to this, 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.

Ninja's moveset in Kirby: Squeak Squad  
Skill Button Execution Description Skill Button Execution Description
Shuriken*
B
Kirby throws a single shuriken forward. Dash Attack
→ + B
Kirby dashes forward attacking with a knife.
Ninja Kick
↓ + B in the air
Kirby rapidly drops diagonally while in a kicking position. Air Drop
→ + B near an enemy
Kirby grabs a foe, jumps with it, and comes down crashing.
Wall Shuriken*
B cling to walls
Kirby throws a single shuriken forward while clung to a wall. Pyrotechnics*
Press and hold B then release
Kirby charges then releases many fire waves around him. Notably, if used while standing on water, the waves will instead be water waves. Requires the Ninja Ability Scroll.
Facing right. Attack names marked with * are conjectural.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Ninja returns as an ability in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, acquirable by swallowing a Moonja. Many new techniques are available in this iteration, as well as a new hat.

Ninja moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land  
Skill Button Execution Description Skill Button Execution Description
Knife Throw
Tap 1
Kirby throws a small yet fast kunai. Shock
Hold 1
Kirby does a short range slash with a katana.
Stealth Slash
Dash + 1
Kirby dashes through enemies with a katana. Any enemies in Kirby's way are struck with a multi-hit slash. Ninja Kick
Down + 1 in midair
Much like Fighter's "Sky Kick" attack, Kirby rapidly drops while doing a single kick.
Smoke Screen
Down + 1
Kirby throws a smoke bomb on the ground damaging enemies around him. Blossom Storm
Up, then Down + 1
Kirby holds a bunch of cherry blossoms over his head and slams them into the ground.
Quad Shock
Hold 1 next to foe
Continuing "Shock" - Kirby does a underhand slash making a short range energy wave. Air Drop
Up or Right next to foe + 1 (if facing right)
Kirby does a flying suplex after grabbing a foe, sending them flying on impact.
Wall Cling
Hold Left or Right against wall in midair
Kirby grabs on to a wall. Wall Strike
1 during Wall Cling
Kirby throws a kunai away from the wall.
Wall Jump
2 during Wall Cling
Hide Guard
1 right after being attacked
Kirby vanishes leaving a log in his place.
Smoke Counter
1 right after being attacked while guarding
Kirby counters by attacking while reappearing. Stealth Water Gun
1 on surface of water
Kirby blasts enemies from above with a short range spray of water.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Ninja Kirby using the Stealth Water Gun technique to solve a puzzle in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Ninja returns as an ability in this game, mostly unchanged from its appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, with the exception of Smoke Counter being removed, Hide Guard being reworked into a new move called Clone Technique, and Quad Shock no longer being able to be used in the air, and still obtained from Moonja. It is also one of the abilities available in Kirby Fighters.

Ninja moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Kirby: Planet Robobot, and Kirby Star Allies  
While facing right
Skill Image Button Execution Description
Knife Throw
KPR Knife Throw clip.png
Press and release B
Kirby throws a small yet fast kunai.
Shock
KPR Shock clip.png
Press and hold B
Kirby does a short range slash with a katana.
Stealth Slash
KPR Stealth Slash clip.png
Dash + B
Kirby dashes through enemies with a katana. Any enemies in Kirby's way are struck with a multi-hit slash.
Ninja Kick
KPR Ninja Kick clip.png
Press ↓ + B in midair
Much like Fighter's "Sky Kick" attack, Kirby rapidly drops while doing a single kick.
Smoke Screen
KPR Smoke Screen clip.png
↓ + B
Kirby throws a smoke bomb on the ground damaging enemies around him.
Blossom Storm
KPR Blossom Storm clip.png
↑, and then ↓ + B
Kirby holds a bunch of cherry blossoms over his head and slams them into the ground.
Quad Shock
KPR Quad Shock clip.png
Press and hold B near an enemy
Continuing "Shock" - Kirby does a underhand slash making a short range energy wave.
Air Drop
KPR Air Drop clip.png
Either of ↑→ + B near an enemy
Kirby does a flying suplex after grabbing a foe, sending them flying on impact.
Wall Cling
KPR Wall Cling clip.png
Hold ←→ against a wall in midair
Kirby grabs on to a wall.
Wall Strike
KPR Wall Strike clip.png
B during Wall Cling
Kirby throws a kunai away from the wall.
Wall Jump
KPR Wall Jump clip.png
A during Wall Cling
Clone Technique
KPR Clone Technique clip.png
L/R right before being attacked
Kirby vanishes leaving a log in his place.
Stealth Water Gun
KPR Stealth Water Gun clip.png
B while floating on water's surface
Kirby blasts enemies from above with a short range spray of water.
This move is not available in Kirby Fighters Deluxe.

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  
Skill Button Execution Skill Button Execution
Shock
B
Pyrotechnics
Hold/release B
Flurry Swipe
BB
Knife Throw
Y
Stealth Slash
BBB
Wind-Up Trick
Hold/release Y
Ninja Kick
B during jump
Ninja Jump
Jump while holding B/Y

Kirby Star Allies

Kirby using a Splash version of "Stealth Slash" in Kirby Star Allies.

Ninja returns in Kirby Star Allies, though this time it is once more provided by Bio Spark, who also represents the ability as a Friend. Ninja can be augmented by Power Effects such as Blizzard, Bluster, and Zap. Aside from this, its moveset is identical to that of its previous appearances.

Kirby Fighters 2

Ninja appears in Kirby Fighters 2 as a selectable ability for Kirby. It features the same moveset as the main series version, though it lacks the Stealth Water Gun technique (due to there being no bodies of water in the game). It is unlocked after attaining a Fighters Rank of 33.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Ninja ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset

Ninja move-set in Kirby Fighters 2  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage (unmodified)
Knife Throw
Press and release B
Kirby tosses a small throwing knife horizontally forward. These knives do not cause enemies to flinch. 3
Shock
Press and hold B
Kirby pulls out his katana and slices his opponent. 25
Quad Shock
Press and hold B near an enemy
Kirby pulls out his katana and slices his opponent, then follows up with a shockwave. 39 (if both hits connect)
Stealth Slash
Dash + B
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
↓ + B in midair
Kirby performs a diving kick diagonally downward, bouncing off his enemy upon collision. 20
Smoke Screen
↓ + B
Kirby throws a smoke bomb at his feet, knocking away nearby foes. 16
Blossom Storm
↑, then ↓ + B
Kirby jumps up and releases a large blossom field around himself, damaging enemies in a wide radius. 30 (if both hits connect)
Air Drop
Either ↑/→ + B near an enemy
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
Hold ↔ against a wall in midair
Kirby holds on to a wall and can stay there as long as the direction against the wall is held. N/A
Wall Strike
B during Wall Cling
Kirby uses Knife Throw while hanging onto a wall. 3
Wall Jump
A during Wall Cling
Kirby jumps from the wall he is hanging from, gaining additional height. N/A
Clone Technique
↓ + L/R right before getting hit
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!

Ninja
Anime Ninja Kirby Art.png
Details
First episode Ninja Binge
Obtained from Inhaling kunai
Power(s) Teleportation, Air Drop
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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
KSS Box NA.jpg Kirby Super Star Copy the famous Japanese Ninja to hide in shadows and vanish into the darkness!
File:USCover KSS.jpg Kirby: Squeak Squad
KSS Ultra box art.png Kirby Super Star Ultra Hide in shadows and darkness. Use ninja skills on your mission. You're a ninja! A NINJA! Cool...
KRtDL Boxart L.jpg 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!
KTD 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!
KPR Box.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.
KBR box art.jpg Kirby Battle Royale Use stealthy skills learned from secret techniques known from ancient times.
KSA Boxart NA.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

Image Description Appears In
Ninja Kirby Trophy Smash 4.png American English – "Making his debut in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, the Moonja enemy looks about as ninja as you can get. If you copy its ability, Kirby can become a master of the ninja arts! With a variety of useful skills like Knife Throw and Blossom Storm, you might want to remain a ninja forever!"
British English – "Making its debut in Kirby's Adventure Wii, the Moonja enemy looks about as ninja as you can get. Swallow one, and Kirby will become a master of the ninja arts too! Knife Throw, Wall Cling, Smoke Screen and Blossom Storm - with such a variety of useful skills, you might never want to let this Copy Ability go!"
Kirby Super Star
Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Trivia

  • In Kirby Super Star and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Ninja Kirby's 'Ninja Kick' can be canceled 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.

Gallery

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Videos

Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Ninja

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ニンジャ
Ninja
Ninja
Chinese 忍者
Rén zhě
Ninja
  • 忍者 is also how it's written in kanji.
Dutch Ninja -
French Ninja -
German Ninja -
Italian Ninja -
Korean 닌자
Ninja
Ninja
Portuguese Ninja[1][2]
Spanish Ninja


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