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|caption= [[Escargoon]] transforms into [[Maimaigon|a monster]] after trying on a custom-made shell from [[Night Mare Enterprises]].
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'''Shell-Shocked''' is the 88th episode of the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' series. In this episode, [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]] becomes overly-curious about what [[Escargoon]] might look like without his shell on, so he chases his snail assistant throughout [[Castle Dedede]] and manages to crack his shell with his hammer. Escargoon begs [[Tiff]] and her friends to help him fix his shell and look for a replacement one to wear in the meantime while avoiding King Dedede's attempt to catch a peek. Meanwhile, King Dedede orders a shell for Escargoon from [[Night Mare Enterprises]], and after nearly cooking Escargoon by mistake, introduces him to it. When Escargoon puts on this shell, however, he transforms into a [[Maimaigon|monster]] and attacks everyone, forcing [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] to crack his shell open with the [[Hammer]] [[Copy Ability]] to defeat him. After this, Escargoon returns to normal and is able to get his old shell back, but has to continue avoiding King Dedede's attempts to get him out of his shell again.


Shell-Shocked is the 88th episode of ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. It comes after [[Waste Management]] and its successor is [[Tooned Out]]. In this episode, [[Escargoon]] loses his shell, and needs a replacement after [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] breaks the shell in his attempt to see what is underneath. This is also the first time the [[Maimaigoon]] appears, and the [[Hammer]] [[Copy Ability]] is seen after his transformation.
This episode marks the final appearance of the [[Hammer]] [[Copy Ability]] in the anime series.


==Plot==
==Characters==
While hunting for shells, [[Tiff]] teaches [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]], [[Tuff]] and the [[Cappy|young Cappies]] about how mollusks use their shell for protection. Meanwhile, at Castle Dedede, [[Escargoon]] tells his boss [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] that someone is making fun of him somewhere, but King Dedede tells Escargoon to ignore it and offers turban shell. Escargoon declines, and then King Dedede starts wondering about Escargoon's origins, and they get into a chase.
The following characters appear in this episode:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Cast of "Shell-Shocked"  
|-
!Character
!Selected quote
!Notes
|-
!colspan=3|Primary characters
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Kirby.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]]'''}}
|''"Poya-kku! Poyo, poyo!"''
|Kirby is attempting to say the word "snack".
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Tiff.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tiff]]'''}}
|''"Shell collecting is fun, but it can also be quite educational! Some creatures like clams have two shells that are connected! Other creatures just have a single shell!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 King Dedede.png|100px]]<br>'''[[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]]'''}}
|''"Am I bein' disrespectful? Should I leave Escargoon alone? Probably but I ain't a' goin' to! Now show me what you hidin' under that there shell!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Escargoon.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Escargoon]]'''}}
|''"You're crazy! It's not open to the public!"''
|
|-
!colspan=3|Secondary characters
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Cappies.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Cappy (anime)|Cappy villagers]]'''}}
|''"There's no food in that shell, Kirby!"'' <br>''"Yeah! It's empty!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Waddle Doo.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Captain Waddle Doo]]'''}}
|(no dialogue)
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Chef Kawasaki.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Chef Kawasaki (anime character)|Chef Kawasaki]]'''}}
|''"Hey! Bring back that pot!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Doctor Yabui.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Doctor Yabui]]'''}}
|''"That's right! Without his shell, Escargoon will be completely exposed!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Honey.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Honey]]'''}}
|''"Yeah! A biiiig secret!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Iro.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Iro]]'''}}
|''"So is he like a clam?"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Lady Like.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Lady Like]]'''}}
|''"I think the way the King is behaving is perfectly un-decent!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Mayor Len.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Mayor Len Blustergas]]'''}}
|''"Wool? What do you want wool for, children?"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Salesguy.png|100px]]<br>'''[[N.M.E. Sales Guy]]'''}}
|''"Sure thing, King! In fact we have a monstrous new line of mollusc-wear that is guaranteed to bring out the beast if ya know what I mean!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Curio.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Professor Curio]]'''}}
|''"How about this one?"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Sir Ebrum.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Sir Ebrum]]'''}}
|''"All clear outside, too, my dear!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Spikehead.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Spikehead]]'''}}
|''"Hey, know what? Escargoon has a shell!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Tuff.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Tuff]]'''}}
|''"Don't get excited, Escargoon! It's only a shell!"''
|
|-
|{{center|[[File:E88 Waddle Dees.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Waddle Dee (anime character)|Waddle Dees]]'''}}
|(no dialogue)
|
|}


[[Tiff]] and her friends then see that King Dedede and his lackey are fighting again. She knows that the King and Escargoon lose their heads over even minor things, and then the kids leave for lunch. Dedede, after feigning losing his energy, manages to smash Escargoon's shell open, teaching the snail that turning your back against your foe is not a smart thing to do. Escargoon then runs to Dr. Yabui for diagnosis on his shell. Yabui, after doing his research on the problem, surmises that the shell's integrity has been comprimised, and it will continue breaking.
==Locations==
*[[Dream Land (anime)|Dream Land]]
**[[Cappy Town]]
***[[Doctor Yabui]]'s clinic
**[[Castle Dedede]]


Tiff and her friends try to calm Escargoon down, but Escargoon does not see their knowledge of the importance of shells, and his attempt to calm down is interrupted AGAIN when King Dedede tries to check on Escargoon. Escargoon barricades the door, but his shell cracks, and Tiff and Yabui only spark King Dedede's curiosity by breaking the news of what will happen to Escargoon.
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Escargoon eventually escapes, and Tiff tells King Dedede to fix Escargoon's shell, but the greedy Dream Land King instead consults with the [[NightMare Enterprises]] [[Salesguy|Salesman]].
==Plot synopsis==
[[File:E88 Scene 5.png|thumb|150px|King Dedede cracks Escargoon's shell out of morbid curiosity.]]
The episode begins at the beach, where [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]], [[Tiff]], [[Tuff]], and the [[Cappy (anime)|Cappy children]] are collecting shells and talking about molluscs. The Cappy kids then speculate on whether or not [[Escargoon]] is a mollusc, since he also has a shell. Meanwhile, at [[Castle Dedede]], [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]] is grilling up some fried sea snails, and offers some to Escargoon, but he refuses. Once finished, King Dedede sees one of the empty shells and grows curious about what Escargoon might look like without his, so he demands Escargoon remove his shell. Escargoon resists the King's order and runs away as Dedede decides he'll try to break open the shell using his hammer. As Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby return to the castle, King Dedede continues to chase his assistant who taunts him. Eventually, however, King Dedede manages to get a good hit in, which causes Escargoon's shell to start cracking. Fearing the worst, Escargoon pleads with Tiff to take him to [[Doctor Yabui]]'s clinic before his shell breaks completely.


Yabui tapes the shell back, but Escargoon believes that that hinders his movement, so Tiff orders that she and the others look for replacements. Kirby finds a Turban shell, which Escargoon likes, so he orders that everyone else fix his old shell, but King Dedede prepares to cook the new shell, which the kids find to their dismay. Kirbs saves Escargoon from King Dedede, preventing him from eating Escargoon. Tuff sprays Escargoon's charred body with a fire extinguisher, and King Dedede tries to see Escargoon's body AGAIN, only to get tired for real. Escargoon makes his getaway and locks himself in the throne room, and the Nightmare Enterprises Salesman, overjoyed to see his [[King Dedede|prime customer's]] friend, sends him the shell King Dedede ordered. Escargoon likes his new shell, which is made of gold and platinum, and gloats as to how it cannot be broken easily, but the shell suddenly engulfs him, destroying his sanity and resulting in his transformation into the [[Maimaigoon]].
Once at the clinic, [[Doctor Yabui]] tells Escargoon there is nothing he can do to stop the shell from breaking. As the crack grows larger, King Dedede shows up in the [[Royal Racecar]] to exacerbate things further. After busting down the door, he manages to crack Escargoon's shell in two, but Kirby and the kids step in and holds the shell together to protect the snail's dignity. King Dedede is finally dissuaded when the kids tell him he ought to get Escargoon a new shell, so Dedede drives back to the castle and contacts [[Night Mare Enterprises]]. He requests they send him a "trick shell" that will turn Escargoon into a [[monster]], and the [[N.M.E. Sales Guy]] complies. Meanwhile, back at the clinic, Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby tape up Escargoon's shell so it will hold together a little longer. Escargoon is unsatisfied with the way it looks, so Tiff suggests using glue. Doctor Yabui cautions however that to use glue, the shell will have to come off for a moment, so Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby go looking for something else Escargoon can wear in the meantime.


The [[Maimaigoon]] proceeds to attack and tries to use his tongue to devour Kirby. However, Kirby manages to escape and obtain King Dedede's hammer and gains the [[Hammer]] ability, and proceeds to use his newfound weapon to bash the monster. Kirby eventually destroys the Maimaigoon by hitting him with the Hammer Throw, and Escargoon reemerges and regains his old shell, which had been fixed with extra-strong glue. The kids are amazed, but King Dedede tries to see Escargoon's "secrets" for a third time. Escargoon, knowing his boss's intentions, makes a hasty getaway. Tiff then comments on how the monster is gone, but Tuff laments that it would have tasted good with garlic and melted butter.
[[File:E88 Scene 18.png|thumb|150px|left|Tiff and Tuff accidentally lift the changing tent curtain too early.]]
After finding an assortment of various things to substitute for a shell, Escargoon is taken to Tiff's family's apartment and given a changing tent to use. Once everyone is clear that King Dedede is nowhere nearby, Escargoon steps in to the tent to begrudgingly try on one the substitute pieces, but King Dedede uses the [[Grasshopper Eavesdropper]] to take a peek at the changing snail. While appraising his options, however, Escargoon catches the robot and smashes it, causing Dedede to lose his camera. While Escargoon tries on some of the substitute shells, Tiff and Tuff get to work on his broken one, and remark on how interesting it looks on the inside. Escargoon is soon fed up with the offerings, and demands the group find something better for him, when Kirby walks in with the large sea snail shell he found earlier. Escargoon is immediately enraptured by this shell and decides to put it on. After posing with his new shell for a bit, Escargoon immediately snaps back to his usual rotten self and walks out of the room after barking at Tiff to get to work fixing his old shell. Before he can get too far, though, Escargoon spots King Dedede, and tries to hide in the shell for cover. Seeing the shell, King Dedede attempts to smash it with his hammer, but fails. Feeling around inside for a moment, he determines there is something alive in there and - not knowing it's Escargoon - orders his Waddle Dees to prepare the grill.
 
[[File:E88 Scene 32.png|thumb|150px|Maimaigon is defeated by a Hammer Throw attack.]]
Shortly after rebuilding Escargoon's shell, Tiff and company start to smell something good from outside the window, and come out to see King Dedede roasting Escargoon alive on the grill. As soon as they realize this, Tiff gets Kirby to rescue Escargoon using his [[inhale]], and they explain to King Dedede that he's only wearing the shell temporarily. King Dedede then decides he still wants to see Escargoon under his shell and chases after the snail again, forcing him into the throne room. Once Escargoon is away, the N.M.E. Sales Guy appears on the television screen and tells Escargoon he has a special gift for him. Once King Dedede and the others come in, Escargoon reveals himself, now wearing a bright shiny metal shell. King Dedede attempts to break it open, but to no avail. Escargoon starts to laugh maniacally at his new-found invincibility, but he then shortly transforms into [[Maimaigon|a giant hideous beast]]. Once fully transformed, the [[monster]] Escargoon proceeds to attack everyone, and grabs Kirby with his tongue. Tiff tells Kirby to inhale King Dedede's hammer and he does so, gaining the [[Hammer]] [[Copy Ability]].
 
Hammer Kirby then proceeds to take several whacks at the monster Escargoon's shell, but to little avail, as he has to dodge several lightning bursts. After striking the monster Escargoon's soft tongue, Kirby manages to make one more hard blow on his shell using the Hammer Throw technique, cracking it in two and returning Escargoon to normal. Before King Dedede can get a good look at the exposed Escargoon, however, he bolts for the door and gets out of sight. Later on, he is able to return to his old shell, which looks good as new thanks to Tiff's efforts. Despite this, King Dedede's morbid curiosity is still not satisfied, and he proceeds to once again chase his assistant down the halls. The episode ends as Kirby and the kids comment on the hopeless situation.
 
==Dialogue differences between versions==
*In the Japanese version, when [[Escargoon]] sneezes, he mentions that someone must be gossiping about him. This is based on a common Japanese folk belief that people sneeze if others far away are talking about them.
*In the Japanese version, when Escargoon's shell continues to crack in the hospital, he shouts "OH MY GOD!!" in English.
*In the Japanese version, when King Dedede grows tired after chasing Escargoon, he admits that his age is catching up to him. Escargoon does the same when he gets to the throne room.
*In the Japanese version, Hammer Kirby shouts the names of his attacks as he uses them.
 
==Trivia==
*This episode was supposed to air its English dub in 2005, but for unknown reasons was pre-empted by "This Week's Baseball". The episode was officially aired on September 2, 2006 but was lost for many years, even getting a page on the [https://lostmediawiki.com/Kirby:_Right_Back_At_Ya!_%22Shell-Shocked%22_(found_English_dub_of_anime_episode;_2005-2006) Lost Media Wiki] until YouTube user "Operation Hoshi no Kaabii" uploaded it to the site on September 26th, 2015. The video has since been removed, but is available on archive.org.
*When King Dedede is imagining what Escargoon might look like without his shell, an image of the famous painting [[wikipedia:The Birth of Venus|The Birth of Venus]] is shown with modifications to make Venus resemble Escargoon. Ironically, this is one of the most famous paintings which did not get featured in [[Dedede's Monsterpiece]].
 
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
E88 Scene 1.png|Tiff and her friends are collecting shells on the beach.
E88 Scene 2.png|King Dedede is preparing roasted sea snail, much to Escargoon's revulsion.
E88 Scene 3.png|King Dedede gets the idea of taking off Escargoon's shell.
E88 Scene 4.png|King Dedede attempts to whack Escargoon's shell, while the snail dodges his attacks.
E88 Scene 6.png|Escargoon gets his fractured shell looked at by Doctor Yabui.
E88 Scene 7.png|King Dedede barges into Yabui's clinic uninvited.
E88 Scene 8.png|Escargoon tries in vain to keep King Dedede out.
E88 Scene 9.png|King Dedede imagines what Escargoon would look like without his "clothes" on.
E88 Scene 10.png|King Dedede lands the final blow on Escargoon's shell.
E88 Scene 11.png|Kirby steps in to preserve Escargoon's dignity.
E88 Scene 12.png|Kirby and the kids patch Escargoon's shell up with tape.
E88 Scene 13.png|Tiff asks Professor Curio for a large urn for personal reasons.
E88 Scene 14.png|Tuff "borrows" a cooking pot from Chef Kawasaki.
E88 Scene 15.png|Kirby picks out a fitting giant sea shell for Escargoon to wear.
E88 Scene 16.png|Escargoon is disappointed in the offerings of the kids.
E88 Scene 17.png|Escargoon catches the [[Grasshopper Eavesdropper]] spying on him.
E88 Scene 19.png|Escargoon tries out the wool as a substitute for his shell.
E88 Scene 20.png|Tiff examines the intricate inside of Escargoon's discarded shell.
E88 Scene 21.png|Escargoon thanks Kirby for bringing him a decent substitute.
E88 Scene 22.png|Escargoon comes out of the changing tent with a new look.
E88 Scene 23.png|King Dedede discovers Escargoon hiding in his new shell, but thinks it to be a giant sea snail.
E88 Scene 24.png|Kirby is aroused by the aroma of the grill outside.
E88 Scene 25.png|King Dedede cooks the giant "sea snail" on a grill, not knowing it to contain Escargoon.
E88 Scene 26.png|Escargoon berates King Dedede after nearly having been cooked alive.
E88 Scene 27.png|Escargoon discovers the substitute shell King Dedede ordered from Night Mare Enterprises for him.
E88 Scene 28.png|Escargoon show off his new "invincible" shell to King Dedede.
E88 Scene 30.png|Escargoon transforms into Maimaigon and grabs Kirby.
E88 Scene 31.png|Hammer Kirby strikes Maimaigon's shell repeatedly.
E88 Scene 33.png|Escargoon quickly escapes the room before he is seen without his shell.
E88 Scene 34.png|Escargoon fits back into his repaired old shell.
E88 Scene 35.png|The final shot of the episode
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=はだかのエスカルゴン
|jaR=Hadaka no Esukarugon
|jaM=Escargon Exposed
|ptA=A Concha
|ptAM=The Shell
}}


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Latest revision as of 18:57, 17 February 2024

Shell-Shocked
E88 Scene 29.png
Escargoon transforms into a monster after trying on a custom-made shell from Night Mare Enterprises.
Details
First aired Japan June 28, 2003
NA June 11, 2005 (pre-empted)
NA September 2, 2006 (complete)
Episode # 88
Episode # (US) 88
Copy Ability (Abilities) featured Hammer
Monster(s) featured Maimaigon
Character(s) featured Kirby, Tiff, King Dedede, Escargoon
Episode order
← Waste Management Tooned Out →
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Shell-Shocked is the 88th episode of the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! series. In this episode, King Dedede becomes overly-curious about what Escargoon might look like without his shell on, so he chases his snail assistant throughout Castle Dedede and manages to crack his shell with his hammer. Escargoon begs Tiff and her friends to help him fix his shell and look for a replacement one to wear in the meantime while avoiding King Dedede's attempt to catch a peek. Meanwhile, King Dedede orders a shell for Escargoon from Night Mare Enterprises, and after nearly cooking Escargoon by mistake, introduces him to it. When Escargoon puts on this shell, however, he transforms into a monster and attacks everyone, forcing Kirby to crack his shell open with the Hammer Copy Ability to defeat him. After this, Escargoon returns to normal and is able to get his old shell back, but has to continue avoiding King Dedede's attempts to get him out of his shell again.

This episode marks the final appearance of the Hammer Copy Ability in the anime series.

Characters[edit]

The following characters appear in this episode:

Cast of "Shell-Shocked"  
Character Selected quote Notes
Primary characters
"Poya-kku! Poyo, poyo!" Kirby is attempting to say the word "snack".
"Shell collecting is fun, but it can also be quite educational! Some creatures like clams have two shells that are connected! Other creatures just have a single shell!"
"Am I bein' disrespectful? Should I leave Escargoon alone? Probably but I ain't a' goin' to! Now show me what you hidin' under that there shell!"
"You're crazy! It's not open to the public!"
Secondary characters
"There's no food in that shell, Kirby!"
"Yeah! It's empty!"
(no dialogue)
"Hey! Bring back that pot!"
"That's right! Without his shell, Escargoon will be completely exposed!"
"Yeah! A biiiig secret!"
"So is he like a clam?"
"I think the way the King is behaving is perfectly un-decent!"
"Wool? What do you want wool for, children?"
"Sure thing, King! In fact we have a monstrous new line of mollusc-wear that is guaranteed to bring out the beast if ya know what I mean!"
"How about this one?"
"All clear outside, too, my dear!"
"Hey, know what? Escargoon has a shell!"
"Don't get excited, Escargoon! It's only a shell!"
(no dialogue)

Locations[edit]

Plot synopsis[edit]

King Dedede cracks Escargoon's shell out of morbid curiosity.

The episode begins at the beach, where Kirby, Tiff, Tuff, and the Cappy children are collecting shells and talking about molluscs. The Cappy kids then speculate on whether or not Escargoon is a mollusc, since he also has a shell. Meanwhile, at Castle Dedede, King Dedede is grilling up some fried sea snails, and offers some to Escargoon, but he refuses. Once finished, King Dedede sees one of the empty shells and grows curious about what Escargoon might look like without his, so he demands Escargoon remove his shell. Escargoon resists the King's order and runs away as Dedede decides he'll try to break open the shell using his hammer. As Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby return to the castle, King Dedede continues to chase his assistant who taunts him. Eventually, however, King Dedede manages to get a good hit in, which causes Escargoon's shell to start cracking. Fearing the worst, Escargoon pleads with Tiff to take him to Doctor Yabui's clinic before his shell breaks completely.

Once at the clinic, Doctor Yabui tells Escargoon there is nothing he can do to stop the shell from breaking. As the crack grows larger, King Dedede shows up in the Royal Racecar to exacerbate things further. After busting down the door, he manages to crack Escargoon's shell in two, but Kirby and the kids step in and holds the shell together to protect the snail's dignity. King Dedede is finally dissuaded when the kids tell him he ought to get Escargoon a new shell, so Dedede drives back to the castle and contacts Night Mare Enterprises. He requests they send him a "trick shell" that will turn Escargoon into a monster, and the N.M.E. Sales Guy complies. Meanwhile, back at the clinic, Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby tape up Escargoon's shell so it will hold together a little longer. Escargoon is unsatisfied with the way it looks, so Tiff suggests using glue. Doctor Yabui cautions however that to use glue, the shell will have to come off for a moment, so Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby go looking for something else Escargoon can wear in the meantime.

Tiff and Tuff accidentally lift the changing tent curtain too early.

After finding an assortment of various things to substitute for a shell, Escargoon is taken to Tiff's family's apartment and given a changing tent to use. Once everyone is clear that King Dedede is nowhere nearby, Escargoon steps in to the tent to begrudgingly try on one the substitute pieces, but King Dedede uses the Grasshopper Eavesdropper to take a peek at the changing snail. While appraising his options, however, Escargoon catches the robot and smashes it, causing Dedede to lose his camera. While Escargoon tries on some of the substitute shells, Tiff and Tuff get to work on his broken one, and remark on how interesting it looks on the inside. Escargoon is soon fed up with the offerings, and demands the group find something better for him, when Kirby walks in with the large sea snail shell he found earlier. Escargoon is immediately enraptured by this shell and decides to put it on. After posing with his new shell for a bit, Escargoon immediately snaps back to his usual rotten self and walks out of the room after barking at Tiff to get to work fixing his old shell. Before he can get too far, though, Escargoon spots King Dedede, and tries to hide in the shell for cover. Seeing the shell, King Dedede attempts to smash it with his hammer, but fails. Feeling around inside for a moment, he determines there is something alive in there and - not knowing it's Escargoon - orders his Waddle Dees to prepare the grill.

Maimaigon is defeated by a Hammer Throw attack.

Shortly after rebuilding Escargoon's shell, Tiff and company start to smell something good from outside the window, and come out to see King Dedede roasting Escargoon alive on the grill. As soon as they realize this, Tiff gets Kirby to rescue Escargoon using his inhale, and they explain to King Dedede that he's only wearing the shell temporarily. King Dedede then decides he still wants to see Escargoon under his shell and chases after the snail again, forcing him into the throne room. Once Escargoon is away, the N.M.E. Sales Guy appears on the television screen and tells Escargoon he has a special gift for him. Once King Dedede and the others come in, Escargoon reveals himself, now wearing a bright shiny metal shell. King Dedede attempts to break it open, but to no avail. Escargoon starts to laugh maniacally at his new-found invincibility, but he then shortly transforms into a giant hideous beast. Once fully transformed, the monster Escargoon proceeds to attack everyone, and grabs Kirby with his tongue. Tiff tells Kirby to inhale King Dedede's hammer and he does so, gaining the Hammer Copy Ability.

Hammer Kirby then proceeds to take several whacks at the monster Escargoon's shell, but to little avail, as he has to dodge several lightning bursts. After striking the monster Escargoon's soft tongue, Kirby manages to make one more hard blow on his shell using the Hammer Throw technique, cracking it in two and returning Escargoon to normal. Before King Dedede can get a good look at the exposed Escargoon, however, he bolts for the door and gets out of sight. Later on, he is able to return to his old shell, which looks good as new thanks to Tiff's efforts. Despite this, King Dedede's morbid curiosity is still not satisfied, and he proceeds to once again chase his assistant down the halls. The episode ends as Kirby and the kids comment on the hopeless situation.

Dialogue differences between versions[edit]

  • In the Japanese version, when Escargoon sneezes, he mentions that someone must be gossiping about him. This is based on a common Japanese folk belief that people sneeze if others far away are talking about them.
  • In the Japanese version, when Escargoon's shell continues to crack in the hospital, he shouts "OH MY GOD!!" in English.
  • In the Japanese version, when King Dedede grows tired after chasing Escargoon, he admits that his age is catching up to him. Escargoon does the same when he gets to the throne room.
  • In the Japanese version, Hammer Kirby shouts the names of his attacks as he uses them.

Trivia[edit]

  • This episode was supposed to air its English dub in 2005, but for unknown reasons was pre-empted by "This Week's Baseball". The episode was officially aired on September 2, 2006 but was lost for many years, even getting a page on the Lost Media Wiki until YouTube user "Operation Hoshi no Kaabii" uploaded it to the site on September 26th, 2015. The video has since been removed, but is available on archive.org.
  • When King Dedede is imagining what Escargoon might look like without his shell, an image of the famous painting The Birth of Venus is shown with modifications to make Venus resemble Escargoon. Ironically, this is one of the most famous paintings which did not get featured in Dedede's Monsterpiece.

Gallery[edit]

  • Tiff and her friends are collecting shells on the beach.

    Tiff and her friends are collecting shells on the beach.

  • King Dedede is preparing roasted sea snail, much to Escargoon's revulsion.

    King Dedede is preparing roasted sea snail, much to Escargoon's revulsion.

  • King Dedede gets the idea of taking off Escargoon's shell.

    King Dedede gets the idea of taking off Escargoon's shell.

  • King Dedede attempts to whack Escargoon's shell, while the snail dodges his attacks.

    King Dedede attempts to whack Escargoon's shell, while the snail dodges his attacks.

  • Escargoon gets his fractured shell looked at by Doctor Yabui.

    Escargoon gets his fractured shell looked at by Doctor Yabui.

  • King Dedede barges into Yabui's clinic uninvited.

    King Dedede barges into Yabui's clinic uninvited.

  • Escargoon tries in vain to keep King Dedede out.

    Escargoon tries in vain to keep King Dedede out.

  • King Dedede imagines what Escargoon would look like without his "clothes" on.

    King Dedede imagines what Escargoon would look like without his "clothes" on.

  • King Dedede lands the final blow on Escargoon's shell.

    King Dedede lands the final blow on Escargoon's shell.

  • Kirby steps in to preserve Escargoon's dignity.

    Kirby steps in to preserve Escargoon's dignity.

  • Kirby and the kids patch Escargoon's shell up with tape.

    Kirby and the kids patch Escargoon's shell up with tape.

  • Tiff asks Professor Curio for a large urn for personal reasons.

    Tiff asks Professor Curio for a large urn for personal reasons.

  • Tuff "borrows" a cooking pot from Chef Kawasaki.

    Tuff "borrows" a cooking pot from Chef Kawasaki.

  • Kirby picks out a fitting giant sea shell for Escargoon to wear.

    Kirby picks out a fitting giant sea shell for Escargoon to wear.

  • Escargoon is disappointed in the offerings of the kids.

    Escargoon is disappointed in the offerings of the kids.

  • Escargoon catches the Grasshopper Eavesdropper spying on him.

    Escargoon catches the Grasshopper Eavesdropper spying on him.

  • Escargoon tries out the wool as a substitute for his shell.

    Escargoon tries out the wool as a substitute for his shell.

  • Tiff examines the intricate inside of Escargoon's discarded shell.

    Tiff examines the intricate inside of Escargoon's discarded shell.

  • Escargoon thanks Kirby for bringing him a decent substitute.

    Escargoon thanks Kirby for bringing him a decent substitute.

  • Escargoon comes out of the changing tent with a new look.

    Escargoon comes out of the changing tent with a new look.

  • King Dedede discovers Escargoon hiding in his new shell, but thinks it to be a giant sea snail.

    King Dedede discovers Escargoon hiding in his new shell, but thinks it to be a giant sea snail.

  • Kirby is aroused by the aroma of the grill outside.

    Kirby is aroused by the aroma of the grill outside.

  • King Dedede cooks the giant "sea snail" on a grill, not knowing it to contain Escargoon.

    King Dedede cooks the giant "sea snail" on a grill, not knowing it to contain Escargoon.

  • Escargoon berates King Dedede after nearly having been cooked alive.

    Escargoon berates King Dedede after nearly having been cooked alive.

  • Escargoon discovers the substitute shell King Dedede ordered from Night Mare Enterprises for him.

    Escargoon discovers the substitute shell King Dedede ordered from Night Mare Enterprises for him.

  • Escargoon show off his new "invincible" shell to King Dedede.

    Escargoon show off his new "invincible" shell to King Dedede.

  • Escargoon transforms into Maimaigon and grabs Kirby.

    Escargoon transforms into Maimaigon and grabs Kirby.

  • Hammer Kirby strikes Maimaigon's shell repeatedly.

    Hammer Kirby strikes Maimaigon's shell repeatedly.

  • Escargoon quickly escapes the room before he is seen without his shell.

    Escargoon quickly escapes the room before he is seen without his shell.

  • Escargoon fits back into his repaired old shell.

    Escargoon fits back into his repaired old shell.

  • The final shot of the episode

    The final shot of the episode

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese はだかのエスカルゴン
Hadaka no Esukarugon 		Escargon Exposed
Brazilian Portuguese A Concha The Shell


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Episodes
JP No. En No. Japanese name English name
0 0 星のカービィ Pilot Kirby of the Stars Pilot
1 1 出た！ピンクの訪問者 Kirby Comes to Cappy Town
2 2 大変！戦士のおうち探し A Blockbuster Battle
3 3 え！メタナイト卿と対決？ Kirby's Duel Role
4 4 星の戦士のひみつ A Dark & Stormy Knight
5 5 怒れ！ウィスピーウッズ Beware: Whispy Woods!
6 6 見るぞい！チャンネルDDD Un-Reality TV
7 7 逆襲！ダイナブレイド Kirby's Egg-Cellent Adventure
8 8 キュリオ氏の古代プププ文明 Curio's Curious Discovery
9 9 ロロロとラララ愛のメロディ The Fofa Factor
10 10 ボルン署長をリニュアルせよ Hail to the Chief
11 11 宮廷シェフ・カワサキ The Big Taste Test
12 13 デデデ城のユーレイ Escargoon Squad
13 29 ププビレッジ年忘れ花火大会 Cappy New Year
14 14 夢枕魔獣顔見勢 The Pillow Case
15 12 誕生？カービィのおとうと Kirby's Pet Peeve
16 15 私を愛したサカナ A Fish Called Kine
17 94 パームとメームの指輪物語 The Thing About the Ring
18 16 眠りの森のピンクボール Flower Power
19 17 ナックルジョーがやって来た Here Comes the Son
20 18 さよなら、雪だるまチリー Dedede's Snow Job
21 19 王女ローナの休日 A Princess in Dis-Dress
22 20 孤島の決戦・老兵は死なず Island of the Lost Warrior
23 21 迷子のダイナベイビー The Empty Nest Mess
24 22 ニンジャ、ベニカゲ参上！ Ninja Binge
25 23 エスカルゴン、まぶたの母 Escargoon Rules
26 24 忠誠！ソードとブレイド Hour of the WolfWrath
27 25 恋に落ちたウィスピーウッズ The Flower Plot
28 26 恐怖のデデデ・ファクトリー Labor Daze
29 27 激辛！ファミレス戦争 A Spice Odyssey
30 28 カービィの謎のタマゴ Hatch Me If You Can
31 30 ビバ！デデベガスへようこそ Abusement Park
32 95 歯なしにならないハナシ A Dental Dilemma
33 31 え〜っ！宇宙のゴミ捨て場 Junk Jam
34 34 究極鉄人、コックオオサカ A Recipe for Disaster
35 32 栄光のプププグランプリ 前編 The Kirby Derby - Part I
36 33 栄光のプププグランプリ 後編 The Kirby Derby - Part II
37 35 お昼のデデデワイドをつぶせ！ Watermelon Felon
38 44 読むぞい！驚異のミリオンセラー A Novel Approach
39 36 忘却のエスカルゴン Escar-Gone
40 37 魔獣ハンター・ナックルジョー！ Monster Management
41 38 メーベルの大予言 前編 Prediction Predicament - Part I
42 39 メーベルの大予言 後編 Prediction Predicament - Part II
43 40 ヒツジたちの反逆 Sheepwrecked
44 41 ウィスピーウッズの友・アコル War of the Woods
45 52 真夏の夜のユーレイ！前編 Scare Tactics - Part I
46 53 真夏の夜のユーレイ！後編 Scare Tactics - Part II
47 42 帰れ、愛しのワドルディ Pink-Collar Blues
48 43 プププランド観光ツアー Tourist Trap
49 47 アニメ新番組・星のデデデ Cartoon Buffoon
50 48 貯めるぞい！のろいの貯金箱 Don't Bank on It
51 49 センチメンタル・カービィ Kirby Takes the Cake
52 45 悪魔のチョコカプセル！前編 Snack Attack - Part I
53 46 悪魔のチョコカプセル！後編 Snack Attack - Part II
54 54 やりすぎの騎士！キハーノ One Crazy Knight
55 55 ある愛のデデデ Sweet and Sour Puss
56 56 わがままペット、スカーフィ Dedede's Pet Threat
57 57 パイを笑う者はパイに泣くぞい！ A Half-Baked Battle
58 58 魔獣教師でお仕置きよ！ eNeMeE Elementary
59 59 最強番組、直撃！晩ごはん The Meal Moocher
60 60 宝剣ギャラクシア！ Crusade for the Blade
61 61 肥惨！スナックジャンキー Fitness Fiend
62 62 たかが占い、されど占い Mabel Turns the Tables
63 63 師走のカゼはつらいぞい！ Something to Sneeze At
64 64 新春！カービィ・クイズショー The Kirby Quiz
65 65 逃げてきたナックルジョー！ Masher 2.0
66 66 さまよえるペンギー The Chill Factor
67 67 魔獣教師２ The School Scam
68 68 勝ち抜け！デリバリー時代 Delivery Dilemma
69 69 ウィスピーの森のエコツアー Trick or Trek
70 70 トッコリ卿の伝説 Buccaneer Birdy
71 71 密着！ホエール・ウォッチング A Whale of a Tale
72 72 ワドルディ売ります Waddle While You Work
73 73 まわれ回転寿司 Dedede's Raw Deal
74 74 モスガバーの逆襲！ Caterpillar Thriller
75 75 夢の恐竜天国！前編 Fossil Fools - Part I
76 76 夢の恐竜天国！後編 Fossil Fools - Part II
77 77 ロイヤル・アカデデデミー Dedede's Monsterpiece
78 78 発進！エスカルゴン・ロボ Right Hand Robot
79 79 ボンカースあらわる！ Goin' Bonkers
80 80 強壮！ドリンク狂想曲 Power Ploy
81 81 ドキッ！かたづけられない女 A Trashy Tale
82 82 合体ロボ・リョウリガーZ！ Cooking Up Trouble
83 83 魔獣教師３ Teacher's Threat
84 84 キュリオ氏の秘宝？ Mumbies Madness
85 85 まぼろしの紫外線！ A Sunsational Puzzle
86 86 弟子対決！コックナゴヤ A Chow Challenge
87 87 襲撃！カラスの勝手軍団 Waste Management
88 88 はだかのエスカルゴン Shell-Shocked
89 89 オタアニメ！星のフームたん Tooned Out
90 90 爆走！デデデス・レース 前編 Born to Be Mild - Part I
91 91 爆走！デデデス・レース 後編 Born to Be Mild - Part II
92 92 ワドルディの食文化大革命 Hunger Struck
93 93 カービィ感謝の日！ D'Preciation Day
94 96 脱走魔獣ファンファン Cowardly Creature
95 97 デビル・カービィ！ Frog Wild
96 50 ワープスターの危機！前編 Air-Ride-in-Style - Part I
97 51 ワープスターの危機！後編 Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II
98 98 発進！戦艦ハルバード Cappy Town Down
99 99 撃滅！ナイトメア大要塞 Combat Kirby
100 100 飛べ！星のカービィ Fright to the Finish
101 101 星のカービィ〜特別編〜 倒せ！！甲殻魔獣エビゾウ Kirby 3D
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Baton • Bomb • Cleaning • Cook • Crash • Cutter • Fighter • Fire • Hammer • Ice • Iron • Jet • Kabuki • Mike • Mirror • Needle • Ninja • Paint • Parasol • Spark • Star Rod • Stone • Sword (Galaxia) • Throw • Top • Tornado • Water • Wheel • Wing
Locations
Extra
Air Ride Machine (Formula Star • Rocket Star • Shadow Star • Winged Star) • Armored Vehicle • Channel DDD • Destroya • Dream Land princess • Galaxia • Grasshopper Eavesdropper • Kihon wa Maru • Kirby: Fright to the Finish • Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (song) • Kirby (Italian opening theme) • Kirby! (opening theme) • Kirby ★ March • Kirby ☆ Step! • Kirby of the Stars ending skits • Kirby of the Stars: Guest Character Contest • Kirby of the Stars HD Remastered Edition All-Round Complete Box • Kirby of the Stars: New Ability Contest • Kirby's Starship • Halberd • Mosugaba's song • Night Mare Enterprises • Monster Delivery System • Phantom Star Gerath • Royal Racecar • Sweet Potato • Watermelon • Warp Star • What's Cooking on Kirby?
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