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The Square Kirby official website describes that as Kirby turned square, he will develop in multiple "faces" (多面的) and "angles" (多角的) and grow into a character with more "edgy charm" (エッジィな魅力), as well as have more "stability" (安定感). These descriptions are all references to squares. The goods section of the Square Kirby website also features square/rectangular official goods (not jokes this time), such as protective cases for the [[Nintendo Switch]] console and plushes of Square Kirby and [[Waddle Dee]]. | The Square Kirby official website describes that as Kirby turned square, he will develop in multiple "faces" (多面的) and "angles" (多角的) and grow into a character with more "edgy charm" (エッジィな魅力), as well as have more "stability" (安定感). These descriptions are all references to squares in addition to being interpreted as character traits. The goods section of the Square Kirby website also features square/rectangular official goods (not jokes this time), such as protective cases for the [[Nintendo Switch]] console and plushes of Square Kirby and [[Waddle Dee]]. | ||
On the official websites of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', the artworks of ''Star Allies'' Kirby and Yarn Kirby were temporarily replaced by Square Kirby instead, and opening these websites would lead to pop-up illustrations of [[Marx]], [[Hyness]] or [[King Dedede]] clarifying this as an April Fool's prank. | On the official websites of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', the artworks of ''Star Allies'' Kirby and Yarn Kirby were temporarily replaced by Square Kirby instead, and opening these websites would lead to pop-up illustrations of [[Marx]], [[Hyness]] or [[King Dedede]] clarifying this as an April Fool's prank. | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 31 March 2019
Square Kirby is Kirby but with a square body, which was introduced on April 1 2019 as this year's official April Fool's prank, succeeding the 25th Anniversary prank of Waddle Dee in 2018.
Overview
The Square Kirby official website describes that as Kirby turned square, he will develop in multiple "faces" (多面的) and "angles" (多角的) and grow into a character with more "edgy charm" (エッジィな魅力), as well as have more "stability" (安定感). These descriptions are all references to squares in addition to being interpreted as character traits. The goods section of the Square Kirby website also features square/rectangular official goods (not jokes this time), such as protective cases for the Nintendo Switch console and plushes of Square Kirby and Waddle Dee.
On the official websites of Kirby Star Allies and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, the artworks of Star Allies Kirby and Yarn Kirby were temporarily replaced by Square Kirby instead, and opening these websites would lead to pop-up illustrations of Marx, Hyness or King Dedede clarifying this as an April Fool's prank.
Trivia
- In collaboration, Qbby has turned round and become マルボーイ ("Round Boy") for the 2019 April Fool's prank as well.[1]
- Square Kirby (along with Square King Dedede, Meta Knight and Waddle Dee) has already appeared as an unlockable skin for Qbby in the game BYE-BYE BOXBOY!.
- Previously on BOXBOY's offcial Twitter, plushes of Qbby and Square Kirby often appear together.
- Before this April Fool's prank, Square Kirby has appeared as jokes in several official manga series.
- The Kirby series' Japanese name, 星のカービィ ("Kirby of the Stars"), is altered into 四角のカービィ ("Kirby of the Squares"), with 四角 stylized as a single kanji (四 at the top and 角 at the bottom) to resemble 星.
Gallery
- Square Kirby
Square Kirby for Kirby Star Allies
Altered logo of Kirby Star Allies ("Kirby of the Squares: Star Allies")
Square Kirby for Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
Altered logo of Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn ("Yarn Kirby Square Plus")
- Clarification
Hyness clarifying the April Fool's Joke (if the Kirby Star Allies website is opened)
Marx clarifying the April Fool's Joke (if the Kirby Star Allies website is opened)
King Dedede clarifying the April Fool's Joke (if the Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn website is opened)
External Link
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 四角いカービィ Shikakui Kābii |
Square/Rectangular Kirby |
