Bandana Waddle Dee

Bandana Waddle Dee Artwork of Bandana Waddle Dee from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Details First appearance Kirby Super Star (1996) Latest appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023) Other appearance(s) (click to navigate) Similar Waddle Dee Waddle Dee (from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards) Voice actor(s) Ayaka Saito (Kirby Battle Royale web video)

Theme music "Bandana Waddle Dee is Here!" Bandana Waddle Dee's Dream Friend jingle in Kirby Star Allies

“

You're right, Kirby. We can't give up now. We've come too far!

”

— Bandana Waddle Dee, Kirby Battle Royale

Bandana Waddle Dee, originally known as Waddle Dee prior to Kirby: Triple Deluxe, is a recurring deuteragonist and major supporting character in the Kirby series. As his name implies, he is a Waddle Dee wearing a blue bandana on his head. His weapon of choice is usually a spear, but sometimes he wields a parasol. Originally shown to be King Dedede's most loyal subject, he is now shown to be Kirby's closest friend and sometimes even assists him in battling the king.

Bandana Waddle Dee debuted in Kirby Super Star as the first opponent in Megaton Punch. His first major role was in Kirby Super Star Ultra, as the secondary antagonist of Revenge of the King. After this, he appeared as one of the four playable protagonists of Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and has starred in nearly every game in the Kirby series since.

Additionally, a similar Waddle Dee character appeared as a supporting character in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. While several hints have been made that might suggest the two are the same character, this has not been confirmed.

Physical appearance

Bandana Waddle Dee, just like other Waddle Dees, is a round, orange creature with a peach-colored face, where his eyes and most of the rest of his body are located, though his body is typically of a much redder shade of orange when compared to other members of his species. He has also two yellow feet and small stubby arms. His blue bandana differentiates him from others of his kind. In most of his appearances, he also wields a spear to further differentiate himself; the design of the spear is near-identical to that of the Spear Copy Ability, but starting in Kirby Fighters 2, the ribbon tied around it has been orange rather than red. In Kirby Battle Royale, he uses a blue parasol with a star on top of it instead of his usual spear.

Personality

Bandana Waddle Dee is most often portrayed as adventurous and energetic, contrasting with the lackadaisical nature of his kind. In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby Star Allies, his pause screen descriptions emphasize his courage compared to the other Waddle Dees, going as far as to call him "everyone's idol". Even when not in battle, he still does his best to support Kirby and his friends, as shown by how he provides Assist Stars in both Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot.

He is also shown to be very determined, but somewhat fearful, in games such as Kirby Super Star and its remake. In the sub-game Revenge of the King, he became more and more afraid every time Kirby defeated one of King Dedede's minions, but even after being spared from fighting Kirby by Dedede, he went into battle anyway. This shows his bravery and strong sense of loyalty to his King. In Kirby Battle Royale, Bandana Waddle Dee showed an intense fear before battling Meta Knight and King Dedede, but still defeated both, thanks to his determination and faith in Kirby.

Game appearances

Bandana Waddle Dee's video game appearances
Game	Role	Notes
Kirby series
Kirby Super Star	Minor playable character	Opponent in Megaton Punch. Can be controlled by player two.
Kirby Super Star Ultra	Supporting antagonist and miniboss	Serves as a supporting antagonist and miniboss in Revenge of the King.
Kirby Mass Attack	Cameo	Appears in the background during Meta Knight's boss battle in Strato Patrol EOS.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Supporting protagonist and playable character
Kirby's Dream Collection	Non-playable character	Appears in the opening cutscene as well as his role in Kirby Super Star.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Supporting character	Tosses Kirby and King Dedede Assist Stars at certain points.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse	Supporting protagonist and playable character
Kirby: Planet Robobot	Supporting character	Throws Kirby Assist Stars at certain points.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe	Supporting character	Sits by the Gem Apple tree and gives Kirby advice.
Kirby Battle Royale	Supporting protagonist	While not playable, a standard Parasol Waddle Dee with his moveset is.
Kirby Star Allies	Playable character	Appears as a Dream Friend.
Super Kirby Clash	Supporting character	Sits by the Gem Apple tree and gives Kirby advice.
Kirby Fighters 2	Playable character
Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Supporting protagonist and playable character
Kirby's Dream Buffet	Reference	Kirby can acquire a costume based on Bandana Waddle Dee. Also appears on a couple Character Treats.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Supporting protagonist and playable character	Reprises his role from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	Cameo	Appears as a spirit.

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra

Kirby facing the bandanna-wearing Waddle Dee.

In Kirby Super Star, Waddle Dee made his debut in a minor appearance in the Megaton Punch Sub-Game, being the first opponent Kirby faces. He starts the battle by winking, waving if he wins, and fainting if he loses.

Kirby Super Star Ultra was Bandana Waddle Dee's first major appearance. He appears only in three modes: The Arena, Revenge of the King, and Megaton Punch.

In The Arena, he replaces the regular Waddle Dee that appears as a joke Mid-Boss in the original Kirby Super Star. He fills a similar role as the original "mid-boss", but, unlike the latter, can move around slowly and jump. He has more HP than regular Waddle Dees, but can be inhaled. Much like most other Waddle Dees, he provides no Copy Ability upon getting swallowed.

Waddle Dee is also battled in The Revenge stage in Revenge of the King, and also has some dialogue with the Great King concerning Kirby and Mid-Bosses. After the battle against him, he appears as the only spectator during the fight between Kirby and Masked Dedede. Finally, he reprises his role in the Megaton Punch sub-game, which is a port of the original version from Kirby Super Star.

Kirby Mass Attack

Waddle Dee makes a cameo in the Meta Knight battle of the Strato Patrol EOS sub-game. He is seen cheering for him alongside Sailor Waddle Dee from Revenge of Meta Knight.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Artwork of Waddle Dee from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Waddle Dee got an even bigger role in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, this time as a playable character.

Waddle Dee can use his spear to attack, identically to the way Spear Kirby can. Waddle Dee has the same 40 HP as Kirby. Unlike Kirby, Meta Knight, or King Dedede, Waddle Dee doesn't fly, but he can make Infinity Jumps to keep up.

Waddle Dee Moveset for Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Spear Thrust	1	Waddle Triple Throw	Dash + Hold 1, release
Back Thrust	1, then Back, 1	Multispear Attack	1 repeatedly
Skyward Thrust	↑ + 1	Waddle Copter	Hold 1 + release
Moon Drop	↓ + 1 in midair	Underwater Thrust	1 underwater
Waddle Spear Throw	Dash + 1	Surface Thrust	↑ + 1 underwater
Waddle Spear Barrage	Dash + 1 repeatedly in midair	Underwater Downward Thrust	↓ + 1 underwater

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, he is now referred to as Bandana Waddle Dee for consistency with later games, and has the orange ribbon around his spear introduced in Kirby Fighters 2. He also has Ground Thrust from Kirby Star Allies added to his move-set. Additionally, a Dress-Up Mask featuring his likeness can be unlocked by completing card #21 of the Stamp Rally, and wearing it will replace the wearer's voice with Bandana Waddle Dee's.

A variant of Bandana Waddle Dee makes a cameo in one of the credits pictures in Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, where he is seen congregating with the others.

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

Waddle Dee appears during the intro cinematic for Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, to present the title screen along with King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Kirby. He also appears in the staff credits of the New Challenge Stages, using his Waddle Copter over White Wafers.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Artwork of Bandana Waddle Dee in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Bandana Waddle Dee as he appears in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Bandana Waddle Dee appears in stages to give Kirby (and King Dedede in Dededetour!) healing items in Assist Stars to store on the player's touch screen, prior to boss fights. If the player has a StreetPass tag with someone before they meet Bandana Waddle Dee, he will give better items. These include more powerful healing items, such as Energy Drinks or Maxim Tomatoes, and even Keychains. If the player has StreetPass tags with the same person multiple times, the quality of the healing items get even better, and Bandana Waddle Dee may even throw a Rare Keychain to Kirby.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

In Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Bandana Waddle Dee (here referred to as Red Waddle Dee) appears alongside two differently-colored clones, Yellow Waddle Dee and Green Waddle Dee, both of which were painted by Elline. These three Waddle Dees are controlled by additional players to assist Kirby by carrying him and tossing him, as well as jabbing enemies that get in the way with their spears. They are controlled normally, unlike Kirby, who remains in ball form and must follow the rainbow ropes.

Waddle Dee Moveset for Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Move	←/→ on Control Pad or left stick	Skyward Thrust	↑ + B (↑ + 1 on Wii Remote)
Slide along a rope	←/→ on Control Pad or left stick (press or tap twice)	Moon Drop	↓ + B (↓ + 1 on Wii Remote) while jumping
Jump	A (2 on Wii Remote)	Charge Attack	Hold B (Hold 1 on Wii Remote)
Spear Thrust	B (1 on Wii Remote)	Lift Kirby / Throw Kirby	B (1 on Wii Remote) near Kirby

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Bandana Waddle Dee performs the same function in Kirby: Planet Robobot as in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, offering Kirby food items he can store at various points in the stages. Using StreetPass will improve the quality of the items as in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

In Meta Knightmare Returns, instead of giving Meta Knight an Assist Star before bosses, he will instead give him a sphere containing 10 Meta Points.

If the Waddle Dee amiibo is scanned, Kirby will gain a custom Parasol ability based on Bandana Waddle Dee. This ability gives Kirby a Waddle Dee's color scheme with a blue bandana, as well as a unique blue spotted parasol, which would later appear as Bandana Waddle Dee's weapon in Kirby Battle Royale.

Bandana Waddle Dee also appears as several stickers, including a doodle.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe / Super Kirby Clash

In both Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash, Bandana Waddle Dee can be found in the village, overseeing the Gem Apple Tree. He is the first character that Kirby talks to in both games: he explains the basics of the village, as well as the situation. From that point onward, he oversees Gem Apple harvesting, giving Kirby the yield every time it's ready, as well as offering general advice and commentary.

In Super Kirby Clash, Bandana Waddle Dee is also depicted on multiple stickers.

Kirby Battle Royale

Artwork of Bandana Waddle Dee from Kirby Battle Royale.

A still from the introduction, as Kirby bumps into Bandana Waddle Dee.

In Kirby Battle Royale, Bandana Waddle Dee serves a prominent role in the single-player mode, Dedede's Cake Royale. Kirby meets up with him on the way to the arena, finding him exhausted, having 'walked all night long' to get there. As such, Kirby agrees to carry him for a while down the trail. After Kirby deals with an enemy ambush, including another blue Kirby, the Warp Star appears to take them both to the arena.

From here on, Bandana Waddle Dee serves as an ally to Kirby in team matches. Unlike in previous incarnations, Bandana Dee uses a Parasol instead of a Spear. This Parasol is modeled after the one Kirby uses when copying the Waddle Dee Amiibo in Kirby: Planet Robobot. While the player cannot play as Bandana Waddle Dee, a hatless Waddle Dee is available who plays much the same.

Kirby Star Allies

In Kirby Star Allies, Bandana Waddle Dee appears as one the first available Dream Friends alongside Rick & Kine & Coo, Marx and Gooey, recruitable from a Dream Palace without the need to unlock him. His moveset is largely the same as it was in Kirby's Return to Dream Land but with a few tweaks, including the ability to have his spear receive elemental powers from allies, and, since version 4.0.0., gains the Ground Thrust attack. Since Kirby cannot obtain the Spear ability in this title, Bandana Waddle Dee is the only user of this Copy Ability (Zan Partizanne of The Three Mage-Sisters has a different style of spear combat when playable as a Dream Friend). Much like in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Bandana Waddle Dee has 40 HP in most modes, but has the same health as Kirby in The Ultimate Choice.

Out of all the Dream Friends in this game, Bandana Waddle Dee is the only one that doesn't represent a specific Kirby series game, instead representing the Waddle Dee species as a whole.

In Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!, Bandana Waddle Dee's title screen since version 2.0.0. features his Megaton Punch sprites from Kirby Super Star, his 3D artworks from modern titles, and his doodle sticker from Kirby: Planet Robobot. His Dream Friend jingle is based on the Disc Channel music from Kirby's Return to Dream Land, which in turn is based on Welcome to Dream Land, the title theme from Kirby's Dream Land.

Moveset

Bandana Waddle Dee's moveset in Kirby Star Allies
Skill	Button Execution	Skill	Button Execution
Spear Thrust	B	Waddle Spear Throw	Dash + B
Back Thrust	After pressing B, press ← + B	Waddle Spear Barrage	Dash + B repeatedly in midair
Multispear Thrust	B repeatedly	Waddle Triple Throw	Dash + hold B, release
Waddle Copter	Press and hold B, and then release	Underwater Thrust	B underwater
Skyward Thrust	↑ + B	Surface Thrust	↑ + B underwater
Moon Drop	↓ + B in midair	Underwater Downward Thrust	↓ + B underwater
Ground Thrust	↓ + B (added in version 4.0.0.)	(Pole vault jump)	A during Ground Thrust (added in version 4.0.0.)

Cameos

• A stone plate of Bandana Waddle Dee appears in a Friend Train section of the Sector B stage.
• Bandana Waddle Dee appears in two Celebration Pictures: "FIGHT FOR THE CROWN!" and "Friends' Getaway".
• A sculpture of Bandana Waddle Dee, King Dedede and Meta Knight was added for the Stone ability in Version 4.0.0.

Kirby Fighters 2

Bandana Waddle Dee as he appears in Kirby Fighters 2.

Bandana Waddle Dee appears as a playable character in Kirby Fighters 2, using his same move-set from Kirby Star Allies and thus acting as a substitute for the Spear ability. He is the only Buddy available from the start. Starting in this game, the ribbon tied around his spear is colored orange, whereas in previous games it was red.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on Bandana Waddle Dee in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset

Bandana Waddle Dee move-set in Kirby Fighters 2
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Damage (unmodified)
Spear Thrust	B	Bandana Waddle Dee thrusts forward with his spear.	11
Back Thrust	After pressing B, use ← + B	Bandana Waddle Dee thrusts behind himself with his spear.	15
Multispear Thrust	B repeatedly	Bandana Waddle Dee jabs multiple times with his spear, then finishes by whacking his opponent away.	21 (if all hits connect) 32 (including initial Spear Thrust)
Waddle Copter	Press and hold B, then release	Bandana Waddle Dee charges up, then starts twirling his spear around above his head, using it to take flight. Foes caught by the spear are dragged along for a while, and Bandana Waddle Dee can move in any direction while flying. The copter stops gaining lift after 2 seconds.	8 (initial hit) 2 (subsequent hits)
Skyward Thrust	↑ + B	Bandana Waddle Dee thrusts upward using his spear.	21 (if both hits connect)
Ground Thrust	↓ + B	Bandana Waddle Dee strikes the ground with his spear, then charges forward a good distance, dragging foes along with him before swinging upward to launch them. By pressing A during Ground Thrust, he cancels the move and performs a pole vault jump.	28 (if all hits connect)
Moon Drop	↓ + B in midair	Bandana Waddle Dee stops in the air and thrusts his spear below himself, then falls to the floor, knocking any foes away.	18 (if all hits connect)
Waddle Spear Throw	Dash + B	Bandana Waddle Dee throws his spear in an arc ahead of him.	13
Waddle Spear Barrage	Dash + B repeatedly in midair	Bandana Waddle Dee throws his spear at an arc diagonally downward and can throw several in rapid succession.	13 (initial hit) 6 (subsequent hits)
Waddle Triple Throw	Dash + hold B, then release	Bandana Waddle Dee charges up, then tosses his spear, which splits into three.	13 (each)

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Bandana Waddle Dee serves as the Player 2 character. This screenshot shows him performing an emote with Kirby in Welcome to Wondaria.

Bandana Waddle Dee returns as a playable character in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Here, he takes the role of the second player character, and takes his spear into battle as usual. Among his new abilities is dropping spear-like projectiles downward on foes while using his Waddle Copter, as well as a new finisher to his Multispear Thrust where he swings his spear above himself and slams it to the ground, sending out a projectile.

When Kirby is using certain Mouthful Mode forms such as Car Mouth, Bandana Waddle Dee can ride on top of him while throwing spears.

Unlike Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee cannot receive any evolved powers. Instead, whenever Kirby is using such an ability, Bandana Waddle Dee's attacks will be powered-up to a level appropriate to the ability Kirby is using.

When Bandana Waddle Dee is active as Player 2, he will appear in every in-game cutscene. When he is not active, he can be found in Waddle Dee Town, lounging on a reclining chair once Kirby's House is built, and slouching near the Warp Star while Elfilin is kidnapped. Regardless of whether or not Bandana Waddle Dee is active, he still makes appearances in the opening and ending pre-rendered cutscenes for the game.

Moveset

All attack names are from the Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide unless otherwise stated.

Bandana Waddle Dee moveset in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Move	Button execution	Description
ヤリつき Spear Thrust	B/Y	Bandana Waddle Dee thrusts forward with his spear. By tilting the L-Stick to a different direction and pressing B, he can immediately thrust in another direction.
ワド百ひゃくれつスピア〜きゅうしょつき Multispear Thrust	B/Y + B/Y after Spear Thrust	Bandana Waddle Dee jabs multiple times with his spear. He can change direction during the attack.
回かいてんなぎはらい〜いっとうりょうだん Turn Around Mow Down - Cut in Half	B/Y after Multispear Thrust or B/Y after dodging an attack	Bandana Waddle Dee twirls his spear above him and then slams it into the ground in front of him, sending a shockwave in front of the spear.
ワドコプター Waddle Copter	Hold B a short time and release	Bandana Waddle Dee charges up, then starts twirling his spear around above his head, using it to take flight. Foes caught by the spear are dragged along for a while, and Bandana Waddle Dee can move in any direction while flying.
コプターハードレイン Copter Hard Rain	Hold B a longer time and release	Waddle Copter lasts longer, and Bandana Waddle Dee drops spear-like projectiles downward.
大地だいちづき Ground Thrust	Slide (Guard + A)	Bandana Waddle Dee strikes the ground with his spear, then charges forward a good distance, dragging foes along with him before swinging upward to launch them. By pressing A during Ground Thrust, he cancels the move and performs a pole vault jump.
月つきおとし Moon Drop	B during Waddle Copter, Copter Hard Rain or Ground Thrust pole vault jump	Bandana Waddle Dee stops in the air and thrusts his spear below himself, then falls to the floor, knocking any foes away.
ワドスピアスロー Waddle Spear Throw	Tilt L-Stick + hold B a short time and release	Bandana Waddle Dee throws his spear in an arc ahead of him. By tilting the L-Stick while charging he can angle the trajectory of his throw, which is shown to the player. When Kirby is in certain Mouthful Modes that Bandana Waddle Dee can ride on, this becomes Bandana Waddle Dee's only available attack alongside the Waddle Triple Throw (press B to throw; tilt the stick to aim).
ワドトリプルスロー Waddle Triple Throw	Tilt L-Stick + hold B a longer time and release	Bandana Waddle Dee throws three spears forward in different directions instead. When Kirby is in certain Mouthful Modes that Bandana Waddle Dee can ride on, this becomes Bandana Waddle Dee's only available attack alongside the Waddle Spear Throw (hold B and release to throw; tilt the stick to aim), and three spears are thrown in the same direction if the aim is fixed.

Kirby's Dream Buffet

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Bandana Waddle Dee is represented by a costume that Kirby can wear. Notably, the Waddle Dee CPU racers can also sometimes wear this costume, making the resemblance practically indistinguishable. Bandana Waddle Dee also appears on three Character Treats; one depicts him alone using his artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land, another depicts art of him with Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight on a Warp Star, also from that game, and the last depicts him using his art from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Bandana Waddle Dee appears as a Primary Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. which can only be obtained by enhancing Waddle Dee's Spirit.

Bandana Waddle Dee's Spirit is Neutral-type, ranked ★★★ Ace, has 3 slots, and the skill of Battering Items ↑, which refers to his weapon of choice. His level 1 stats are 1,808 attack and 1,230 defense, and his level 99 stats are 5,424 attack and 3,692 defense.

In the Kirby novel series

Waddle Dee from the novel series

Main article: Waddle Dee (novel character)

Bandana Waddle Dee is one of the main protagonists of the Kirby novel series. Initially, his appearance was that of a normal Waddle Dee, since he was the only one that existed in the Kirby novel series. It wasn't until Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! that he starts wearing his signature bandana after the Kirby Printer made thousands of clones of him, and started being called Bandana Waddle Dee (although characters often still call him simply "Waddle Dee").

His role is similar to Bandana Waddle Dee from the games, as he's shown as both a subordinate of King Dedede as well as a friend of Kirby, and the leader of the other Waddle Dees. While initially he was portrayed as completely unable to battle, over time he has started to sometimes use a spear or a parasol to fight, although he is still not fond of battling in general.

Profiles

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Hey, it's everyone's idol! Don't let the cute fool you! He's a brave warrior who may be small, but his spear packs a huge wallop!
	Kirby and the Rainbow Curse	This is Kirby's faithful companion during this adventure. He likes to poke enemies with his trusty spear, and he can even pick up and throw Kirby! To be honest, he's just happy getting his fair share of the spotlight...
	Kirby Star Allies	As a Dream Friend: Is this Dream Friend making a special appearance? This fella was selected to represent the Waddle Dees as they accept their perfect attendance award for the Kirby series. When asked, he said, "Oh, I couldn't!" But he was practicing his spear moves at the time… Guest Star Bandana Waddle Dee: "I'm not just a pretty face!" He's got stellar attendance in the Kirby series and deserves a prize. That bandana! That spear! With his courage, he sets himself apart from carefree parasol holders!
	Kirby and the Forgotten Land	Bandana Waddle Dee was pulled through the vortex along with Kirby. When he heard that his fellow Waddle Dees were being captured by the Beast Pack, he grabbed his trusty spear and ran to help! He can join you as P2 while you explore the new world.
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	I'm Bandana Waddle Dee, everyone's favorite! Sure, I may be small, but I've got a BIG HEART...and a big spear that packs a wallop!

Kirby: Triple Deluxe electronic manual

• "Appears at certain locations and will throw an Assist Star in your way."

Kirby: Planet Robobot British English electronic manual

• "Appears at certain locations to throw items such as Assist Stars your way."

Trivia

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse E3 2014 demo title screen

• In an interview from Nintendo Dream May 2018 Issue, Shinya Kumazaki mentioned that Bandana Waddle Dee was chosen as the fourth playable character of Kirby's Return to Dream Land to represent the Waddle Dees as a whole. Bandana Waddle Dee was planned to be named バンディ (Bandee), but the developers thought he should have a name that represents all of the Waddle Dees, rather than just one individual. Kumazaki also confirmed that Bandana Waddle Dee is the same character in all of his appearances throughout the Kirby series.
• On the Kirby: Triple Deluxe official North American website and in the fifth English Nintendo Switch news post regarding Kirby Fighters 2, Bandana Waddle Dee is referred to as "Bandana Dee". It is unknown whether this was intended as a nickname or was merely an error, as he is referred to by his full name, Bandana Waddle Dee, elsewhere on the pages.
• It is strongly implied that Bandana Waddle Dee is the singer of "The Apple Juice Song" from the Kirby Memorial Arrangements, which is about his desire to be as strong as Kirby. An official music video also implies that he is the singer of "Green Tree Memories from Kirby" from the credits of Super Kirby Clash.
• Bandana Waddle Dee appeared alongside Susie as the narrator of an overview video for Kirby Battle Royale. For this video, he was given voiced dialogue by Ayaka Saito.
• In the Kirby and the Rainbow Curse E3 2014 demo's title screen, a fourth Bandana Waddle Dee colored cyan and with a white bandana appears. This cyan Bandana Waddle Dee does not appear anywhere in the completed game.

Gallery

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  Sprite from Kirby Super Star Ultra

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  Dialogue portrait from Kirby Super Star Ultra

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  Artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  Artwork from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

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  Artwork from Kirby Battle Royale

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  Artwork from Kirby Star Allies

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  Icon from Kirby Star Allies and Kirby Fighters 2

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  Artwork from Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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  Figure from Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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  Bandana Waddle Dee plush, manufactured by San-ei

Quotes

Quotes from Bandana Waddle Dee in the Kirby series

Kirby Super Star UltraTeam Kirby Clash DeluxeKirby Battle RoyaleSuper Kirby ClashKirby and the Forgotten Land "Great King, Kabula has been defeated! What should we do?" "Relax, Great King! You must stay calm!" "Ah, Great King! He had an easy time!" "Kirby's approaching here, Your Majesty!" "Great King, pull yourself together!" "Fight!" "Great King, he beat Phan Phan, too!" "Yes, Your Highness!" "Go get him!" "Oh no! He beat everyone we have!" "Great King! Kirby made it here! W-what do we do?!" "B-but, Great King, I can't do it alone!" "Don't go, King!" "Great King!" "Hello, pink stranger! You must be Kirby. Thank you for stepping up to protect the Dream Kingdom. You're a real hero!" "What am I talking about, you ask? Colossal Waddle Dee has suddenly gone berserk over in the Grasslands... We don't know what to do! Can you stop the attack and save our kingdom?" "Press ↑ to check the Quest Board to your left. Your team can set out from there. Now get on your way...and be careful!" "Welcome back! Thank you for defeating Colossal Waddle Dee! But many more enemies continue to rampage throughout our land... We must rely on you, Kirby!" "Thank you for protecting everyone in the kingdom when Landia EX went berserk! Things may look peaceful now, but tough times are always around the bend... I suspect that more challenging battles are in your future! The only one who can save the world...is you! I believe in you, Kirby! Good luck!" "There's something else you ought to know... The Gem Apple Tree has matured! That means it's time for the first Gem Apple harvest. Here, take some!" "I expect the next harvest to be ready in 12 hours!" "Gem Apples are very useful, you see. They recharge your vigor so you can keep going on quests. They can also unlock quests that are closed to you. They can even be used for shopping at the Shoppe!" "Don't forget that you can press ↑ to speak to me or inspect what you find in the village. Oh, and the owner of the Shoppe was looking for you. Go on over and say hello!" "Here's something you ought to know..." "It's [day], [month]/[day]/[year]! Wait a second... That's odd! The village clock changed! You might notice that the time looks a little wrong, but don't worry... It'll be fixed after a single day passes! Remember, if you change the time on your Nintendo 3DS, the town clock changes too." "If you buy Gem Apples, the tree will grow. That means more apples with every harvest!" "If you complete Heroic Missions, you'll receive rewards! Want to know what you'll get? Check before you start a quest or in your profile. It'd be nice if I could get a reward, too..." "You can capture an image of the screen by holding down X and pressing L + R. I want to take lots of pictures and show them off to my friends!" "When you call on Wandering Adventurers, your Nintendo 3DS friends might come visit. What kinds of weapons and armor will they have? I can't wait to see!" "It's time to torch Tuesday! You'll get double the Fire Fragments from each quest." "Have a watery Wednesday! You'll get double the Water Fragments from each quest." "Fridays are phosphorescent! You'll get double the Light Fragments from each quest." "Urgh... Huh? Kirby? What are you doing here? Never mind. Don't have time. I'm late enough as it is! Oooh... Can't take another step. I walked all night long. But, I have to get to the cake of my dreams! All I can THINK about is that tasty, tasty cake! What, Kirby? Wait... Don't tell me you're after that cake too! Then could you do me a favor? Could you carry me to the stadium for Dedede's Cake Royale? Thanks, Kirby! You'll have to pick me up. Stand next to me, and then press R!" "What? A dead end?" "Waaah! Surprise attack! Watch out, Kirby!" "Are you OK, Kirby? What a relief! Huh? What's in that bush?" "He looks just as tough as you, Kirby! Be careful!" "Yikes! That crazy blue guy just attacked us out of the blue! If he was pink, he could have been your identical twin! There's something strange about all this, don't you think? Well, let's keep moving. We've got to get to that stadium!" "Hey, what's that up there? In the sky, falling fast!" "Oh! It looks like... Yes, it is!" "Wow! The Warp Star got us to the stadium in no time at all! Woo-hoo! Just got my energy back too. That feels great! I can walk by myself now. So I'll follow you to the entrance." "What? No one told us about that!" "You did it, Kirby! I knew you could." "But, King Dedede! Who are all these Kirby look-alikes?" "We have to battle copies of Kirby?!" "Kirby, you up for taking on all these other Kirbys? I mean, there is a cake at stake. The tastiest cake ever... Then let's do this! We'll get that cake no matter what!" "I can't wait for our first battle in Dedede's Cake Royale!" "That looks like the place where we need to check in. Let's head over there." "You won your battle! I won mine, too. Whew, barely! Some of these battles have us go solo, but some are team battles! When you do team battles, can I be your partner, Kirby? Yay! Thanks! OK! Let's battle our way to the top of the championship!" "I'll keep doing my best in our Team Battles, no matter what!" "Hey! I bet that blue Kirby in the woods came from that printer!" "You've hit the maximum points for this league, Kirby! So now we can try out for the next league with the Qualifier Battle!" "Looks like all we need to do is head through those doors. It's a lot of pressure, I know... But we'd better head in and see what we can do!" "We did it! We battled our way into the Bronze League! You're really great at this, Kirby. I'll keep doing my best too! Hope I can keep up with you. I bet it's going to get harder though." "I can't even imagine all the battles ahead of us, Kirby. But let's grab all the points we can in this Bronze League!" "I can't believe we got into the Bronze League. And I bet the league above this one will be even tougher!" "Whoa. The reporters are here. We need to look good!" "When you get a new ability, try it out in the Training Room!" "Your League Points have already hit the maximum, Kirby? Mine too!" "Then let's head through those doors for the Qualifier Battles." "We did it, Kirby! We got into the Silver League! I bet there will be even more kinds of battles here. We're a good team when we partner up, aren't we? All these battles... I wonder who thought them all up." "Hey, I bet there are new battles ready for us right now! I'm ready to fight no matter what they throw at us! Now, let's get out there and win that amazing cake!" "Mmm... That cake... My tummy's rumbling just thinking about it!" "I'd like to be interviewed too..." "I think it's fun to play in leagues we've already been in." "You can earn a lot of points in League Battles... But clearing each and every one is really a huge accomplishment!" "How many League Points have you gotten, Kirby? You hit the maximum? Hey, I just got there too. Then let's get to our Qualifier Battles. I bet we'll do great!" "We made it to the Gold League, Kirby. We did it!" "Meh... Meh... META KNIGHT?! You're competing too?!" "A battle against Meta Knight? Sounds intense..." "Don't underestimate Meta Knight, Kirby. He's one tough cookie." "Once you hit the Gold League, you'll REALLY get more fans." "If you’re having trouble with a battle, try a different ability." "It's hard to rack up points once you get to the Gold League, right? But chances are we're going to have to go up against Meta Knight. We'll probably be facing him in the Qualifier Battle." "I definitely wouldn't want to go up against Meta Knight alone. Luckily, I'll have you there with me. We'll take on the whole league, Meta Knight included!" "In order to beat Meta Knight, we need to bring our A game!" "We both maxed out our League Points, Kirby! Let's head into our Qualifier Battle! This one's in the bag, Kirby!" "Meta Knight! I knew we'd face you in the Qualifier Battle!" "A showdown with Meta Knight... It's kind of weird, but... ...I'm not scared. Sure, Meta Knight is tough. But with you by my side, I'm not worried at all! LET'S GOOOOOO!" "We made it to the Platinum League, Kirby! I can't believe it! Even if it was a fluke... WE BEAT META KNIIIIIIIGHT!" "META KNIIIIIIIIIGHT!" "Meta Knight was pretty tough, huh?" "I've been worried this whole time that I've held you back, Kirby. But thanks for letting me join you in battle anyway! Because we made it to the final league! Now, let's claim the championship and pig out on tasty cake!" "I think everyone's seeing us in a different light now!" "I'll need to give a speech if we beat this league and the tourney! But I guess I'm getting a bit ahead of myself there." "Battles in the final league are really different and intense!" "We've gotten past the halfway point for this league. The final challenge for this league will be the Championship Battle. But I wonder who we'll be fighting in that battle..." "I mean, our rival could be anyone in the Championship Battle. But I guess we have a lot of League Battles left before then!" "Our Championship Battle isn't too far off now! That super-tasty, extra-deluxe, gigantic cake is nearly ours!" "Finally! The Championship Battle! You know what happens if we win this, right? Cake, cake, cake!" "Y-Your Majesty?" "Huh? He can't mean..." "Ah, what's the point now? He'll never let us win the tournament. You're right, Kirby. We can't give up now. We've come too far! Then let's head through those doors soon! It's time for our final battle!" "We did it! We really did it! We're the champions! Can you believe it, Kirby? We fought side by side through all those different kinds of battles. Thank you, Kirby! Now for our prize..that amazing extra-deluxe cake!" "But we won fair and square, Your Majesty!" "But that's not fair!" "That was spectacular, Kirby! I knew you had it in you. Finally, victory!" "Wh-what now, Your Majesty?" "Kirby! Come back! We don't have any idea what's in there!" "Kirby!" "KIRBY! USE THIS!" "Hello, pink stranger!" "You must be Kirby." "Thank you for stepping up to protect the Dream Kingdom. You're a real hero!" "What am I talking about, you ask?" "Hornhead has suddenly gone berserk over in the Seaside..." "We don't know what to do!" "Can you stop the attack and save our kingdom?" "Tilt ↑ to check the Quest Board to your left. Your team can set out from there." "Now get on your way...and be careful!" "Welcome back!" "Thank you for defeating Hornhead!" "But many more enemies continue their rampage throughout our land..." "We must rely on you, Kirby!" "There's something else you ought to know..." "The Gem Apple Tree has matured!" "That means it's time for the first Gem Apple harvest." "Here, take some!" "Oh, I almost forgot!" "The Shoppe owner was looking for you, so be sure to check in with him!" "Welcome back, Kirby!" "Huh. Looks like there are more types of new quests..." "They're called Party Quests, and they can be played alone or with other people!" "Check 'em out on the Quest Board." "Kirby! Thanks for coming back!" "Hey, did you know you can earn more rewards from Party Quests than from Story Quests?" "OK, then. Have a great day!" "Here's something you ought to know..." "If you buy Gem Apples, the tree will grow. That means more apples with every harvest!" "Looks like it'll grow if you buy # more!" "If you complete Heroic Missions, you'll receive rewards!" "Want to know what you'll get? Check before you start a quest or in your profile." "It'd be nice if I could get a reward, too..." "You can capture a screenshot by pressing Capture." "I want to take lots of pictures and show them off to my friends!" "When you ring the Adventurer Bell, sometimes friends from your Nintendo Switch system may come visit." "What kind of weapons and armor will they have? I can't wait to see!" "The next harvest of Gem Apples will be ready in # hours/# minutes." "Looks like the Gem Apples will be ready to pick soon!" "Why not go on a quest or visit the Shoppe for a bit?" "Welcome back, Kirby! Good job clearing that ordeal!" "I'm impressed you were able to defeat an enemy like that. I'd've been shaking too much to hold a weapon!" "I guess that's why you're the adventurer. Speaking of which..." "Have you rung the Adventurer Bell here in the village to call other adventurers yet?" "I hear they'll fight alongside you in quests, and even bring you gifts, so you should definitely give it a try!" "So who (or what) is that caped man that ran away? Do you know him from somewhere?" "Oh, and it looks like new quests have been added, so watch out for those!" "It looks like new quests have been added. Be careful out there!" "So the caped wizard was Taranza..." "I wonder where Parallel Nightmare is, then?" "Best be careful, Kirby!" "Did that rotten Parallel Nightmare run away from you AGAIN?!" "I bet you'll catch up to him at the Decisive Battlefield. Just a hunch..." "Be sure to prep your gear, then take him on!" "It looks like there are new quests...but you might want to raise your level before trying them out!" "Looks like the time has finally come to face Parallel Nightmare, the villain behind all this!" "I've...got a bad feeling about it, Kirby." "Be sure you come back to us!" "Hi again, Kirby! Welcome to Castle Village!" "Being here sure brings back memories, huh?" "Oh, never mind about that..." "Apparently the caped man was seen somewhere near this village." "Who knows what trouble he's up to even now? Better be careful as you go after him, Kirby!" "Oh—almost forgot..." "When you want to go back to Port Village, tilt ←/→ at the edge of the village!" "You can go back and forth between the two villages as much as you like that way!" "I think the time has finally come to put an end to Parallel Nightmare, the villain behind all this!" "I have faith that you can beat Parallel Nightmare, but..." "I can't help but think that it's going to be tougher than any of your battles so far." "I've...got a really bad feeling about this, to be honest." "Please be careful out there." "I'll be waiting with everyone else here in the village for your return!" "Welcome back, Kirby! You didn't get hurt, did you?" "I can't believe such a terrifying enemy would show up to our sleepy village!" "This kingdom used to be so peaceful..." "But I truly believe that you will save the Dream Kingdom." "Just make sure you come back to us in one piece!" "Kirby, you made it back!" "The caped wizard is gone, and peace is finally, truly restored to the land!" "You faced so many hardships. I know it wasn't easy..." "After all the battles you fought for the people of this kingdom, you have my gratitude and my respect." "Your deeds will surely go down in history. No, they'll become legends!" "For all you've done, I truly thank you!" "Oh, wait! Now that I think about it..." "Did you know that new Party Quests have been added?" "If you're looking for even bigger challenges, maybe you could take them on?" "I'm sure you'll overcome them!" "I'm rooting for you, Kirby!" "Welcome back, Kirby! Congrats on clearing that ordeal!" "Defeating an enemy as powerful as that... You really are something else!" "Oh yeah, it looks like there are more new quests! Be sure to level up and try them!" "I can't believe you were able to defeat such a powerful enemy—you're just amazing!" "And hey, it looks like there are more new quests. You may want to level up before trying them." "I'm incredibly impressed to see how strong you've become." "And that's good, because...the hardest quest of all has been posted." "This is the real final, decisive battle. Be sure you come back to us, Kirby!" "Woah! Welcome back, Kirby!" "I'm so relieved you made it back safe!" "You beat the ancient hero, strongest warrior in the galaxy! I guess that makes you the strongest now! "Do you think, maybe, in some far-flung future, the ancient hero might somehow come back?" "Well, if he did, I'll bet some young person like you would just step up and save the world again!" "Thanks SO much for everything you've done, Super Team Kirby!" "Get started by tilting ↑ in front of the Quest Board!" "Hey, Kirby!" "Boy, am I glad to see you! I got pulled through that vortex over Planet Popstar too." "If you ever want a second player to join you, just let me know. I'll always be ready!" "If you want a second player to join you, just call me anytime through the + pause menu. I'll rush over!" "That weird vortex pulled me into the sky... I had no idea what was happening. I still don't!" "At least I found the other Waddle Dees. It looks like they arrived in this new world just before me." "I was searching high and low for our friends...and then I saw an odd, pink car dash by." "I'm guessing that was you, huh, Kirby?" "That looked like quite a mouthful. Everything OK in there? Don't bite off more than you can chew!" "This place has gotten much livelier now that the townsfolk are finding their way back." "The other Waddle Dees said they really appreciate your help, Kirby!" "I'm always ready to help too. If you need a second player, just let me know from the + pause menu!" "When you use an evolved Copy Ability, I grow a bit stronger too!" "My spear will power up to match your Copy Abilities. Try it out in co-op mode!" "I'm glad I can keep up with you out there, Kirby. Kinda makes me feel like a real hero, y'know?" "Elfilin got captured...by King Dedede?! That sounds odd, even for him! I hope they're both OK..." "We can't just stand around! Let's go save Elfilin!" "I'm so glad we're all able to see Elfilin again! He really had us worried for a minute..." "Elfilin's power seems to have opened a stable connection between this world and Planet Popstar." "This just became our home away from home! Now we can keep adventuring here without any worries!"

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	バンダナワドルディ Bandana Wadoru Di	Bandana Waddle Dee
Traditional Chinese	頭巾瓦豆魯迪 tóu jīn wǎ dòu lǔ dí	Bandana Waddle Dee
Simplified Chinese	头巾瓦豆鲁迪 tóu jīn wǎ dòu lǔ dí
Dutch	Bandana-Waddle Dee	-
French	Bandana Waddle Dee	-
German	Waddle-Dee-Assistent	Waddle Dee Assistant
Italian	Waddle Dee aiutante	Waddle Dee assistant
Korean	반다나 웨이들 디 Bandana Weideul Di	Bandana Waddle Dee
Polish	Waddle Dee (Kirby and the Rainbow Curse site) Bandana Waddle Dee (Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe)	-
Portuguese	Waddle Dee bandana	Bandana Waddle Dee
Russian	Вадл Ди в бандане Vedl Di v bandane	Waddle Dee in bandana
Spanish	Waddle Dee pañuelo	Bandana Waddle Dee
Thai	Bandana Waddle Dee	-