ChuChu
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| “ | I can stick to ceilings! I can also fly, but not very well. | ” | — ChuChu in the Kirby's Dream Land 3 Instructional Booklet |
ChuChu (also spelled as Chuchu) is one of Kirby's Animal Friends, and a frequently reoccurring character in the Kirby series, though most of her appearances are only as cameos. ChuChu is a pink octopus-like creature,[1] most closely resembling a flapjack octopus, who wears a red bow on her head. Unlike most other Animal Friends, who can carry Kirby or Gooey around in some manner, ChuChu rides on the head of her partner. Kirby appears to have a content or lovestruck expression when ChuChu is on his head, and several of their interactions imply that they may have a romantic interest in each other.
Game appearances[edit]
| ChuChu's video game appearances | ||
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| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby series | ||
| Kirby's Dream Land 3 | Supporting playable character | |
| Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards | Reference | Depicted as one of Stone-Cutter Kirby's transformations. |
| Kirby: Canvas Curse | Reference | Appears as one of the objects Paint Roller can paint in the Paint Panic Sub-Game. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Reference | Appears as a Keychain. |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Reference | Appears as a Sticker and a Stone sculpture. |
| Team Kirby Clash Deluxe | Cameo | A piece of gear and a weapon based on ChuChu can each be equipped. |
| Kirby Star Allies | Cameo | Appears in one of the Clean ability's attacks. Also appears in one of the Celebration Pictures. |
| Super Kirby Clash | Cameo | The same equip-able items from Team Kirby Clash Deluxe return. |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | Cameo | Appears as a costume and color for Kirby, and also on a Character Treat. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Reference | Appears as a Dress-Up Mask. |
| Super Smash Bros. series | ||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Cameo | Appears as a Spirit. |
Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]
ChuChu debuts in Kirby's Dream Land 3 as one of Kirby's six Animal Friends, first appearing in the second stage of Grass Land. When paired with Kirby, ChuChu is able to use her sticky, extendable "tentacles" to grab enemies in front of her and put them into Kirby's mouth, as well as sticking to and moving along ceilings. Furthermore, if the player presses the B button while the two are falling, she can perform a weak aerial jump, making it possible to slow down their fall if the button is pressed repeatedly. Despite being an octopus, ChuChu has no increased swimming skills when underwater.
Combinations[edit]
Like with the other Animal Friends, ChuChu can help Kirby perform unique team-up moves when using various Copy Abilities. These are outlined as follows:
| Base Ability | Appearance | Description |
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| Burning | 
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Kirby produces a small constant heat source which causes ChuChu to distend like a hot air balloon when angled up, allowing the two to gain some lift. Kirby can use the fire cone itself to attack enemies. |
| Clean | 
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Kirby and ChuChu equip a large broomstick and are able to fly freely through the air for a moment, leaving a trail of magic dust behind that damages opponents. |
| Cutter | 
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Kirby swings ChuChu around himself like an axe blade, defeating enemies around him. He cannot throw ChuChu, however. |
| Ice | 
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Kirby spits out snowballs which ChuChu grabs and tosses at enemies at various arcs. The snowballs freeze enemies on contact. |
| Needle | 
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ChuChu shoots out five needles around herself which travel a short distance and hurt enemies on contact. |
| Parasol | 
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Kirby and ChuChu get inside an up-side-down parasol and spin forward, defeating enemies on contact. |
| Spark | 
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ChuChu shoots a laser from her tentacle which flies straight forward and can defeat enemies, similar to the Laser ability. Unlike said ability, however, the laser will rebound off of flat walls if charged. |
| Stone | 
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Kirby transforms into a boulder and ChuChu proceeds to start swinging him around. The two can travel back and forth while doing this maneuver, damaging enemies on contact. |
Locations[edit]
In Kirby's Dream Land 3, ChuChu can be found in the following levels and stages:
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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]
A stone carving representing ChuChu appears as one of the possible Stone-Cutter transformations. In this form, Kirby cannot walk, and can only move by hopping once in short bursts.
Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]
ChuChu is one of the objects that Paint Roller can paint in the Paint Panic Sub-Game.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
ChuChu appears as a Keychain in this title.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
ChuChu appears as a sticker in this title, which can be applied to the Robobot Armor. A Stone sculpture based on her also makes an appearance.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe & Super Kirby Clash[edit]
A set of equipment for Doctor Healmore can be purchased at Magolor's Shoppe called the 'Chuchu Cap' and 'Chuchu Flask'. Both of these items resemble ChuChu, although, since the cap wiggles, it is presumed that the cap is actually ChuChu.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
ChuChu makes a brief cameo appearance when Cleaning Kirby or Broom Hatter uses the attack Clean ChuChu. It is the same attack ChuChu uses when she has the Clean copy ability in Kirby's Dream Land 3. Other than that, her only appearance in the game is in the Celebration Picture "A Dream Above the Clouds".
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
In Kirby's Dream Buffet, ChuChu (spelled here as "Chuchu") appears as one of Kirby's costumes, unlocked at Gourmet Rank 71. She is worn on Kirby's head, where she can be seen wiggling and blinking. A color based on Chuchu (known as "Chuchu Rosy") is also available for Kirby, unlocked at Gourmet Rank 72, and she appears on a Character Treat using her artwork from Kirby's Dream Land 3.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a Dress-Up Mask based on ChuChu can be unlocked by completing card #25 in the Stamp Rally.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
ChuChu appears as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and can be obtained in World of Light. She is a support spirit who causes the host fighter to start the match with a Super Leaf. This is a reference to her ability to float briefly in the air with continuous jumps while partnered with Kirby.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby's Dream Land 3
ChuChu on top of Kirby from Kirby's Dream Land 3
Clean + ChuChu from Kirby's Dream Land 3
ChuChu's face from Kirby's Dream Land 3
Sticker from Kirby: Planet Robobot
The Chuchu Cap from Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
ChuChu makes an appearance atop Kirby's head in the Celebration Picture "A Dream Above The Clouds"
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring ChuChu
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring a ChuChu cake topper
Kirby JP Twitter art featuring ChuChu making a cookie resembling her yellow friend.
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring ChuChu
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring ChuChu in the background
Alternate artwork for Kirby's 25th Anniversary
Artwork for a collaboration with the artist Dr. MORICKY, featuring a ChuChu plush
Icons[edit]
In-game icon of ChuChu from the intro for Kirby's Dream Land 3
Dress-Up Mask from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Merchandise[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land 3 plush set by Bandai, featuring ChuChu
ChuChu plushie, manufactured by San-ei
"Volume 6" figurines from the "Yura Yura Mascot" merchandise line, featuring ChuChu on top of Kirby
"Canvas" miniature set from the "Kirby's Happy Room" merchandise line, featuring a drawing of ChuChu on the canvas
"Sweet Red-Bean Soup" miniature set from the "Kirby Japanese Tea House" merchandise line, featuring a ChuChu chopstick rest
Magnet of ChuChu made for Kirby's 30th Anniversary, from the "PITATTO" merchandise line
Set 2 of the Kirby hanafuda cards, featuring Clean + ChuChu.
Drawstring Pouch from the "Memorial Balloon" merchandise line, featuring Gooey with Nago, Pitch and ChuChu
Hand towel from the "Memorial Balloon" merchandise line, featuring Gooey with Nago, Pitch and ChuChu
Set of stickers from the "Memorial Balloon" merchandise line, featuring Gooey with Nago, Pitch and ChuChu
Novelty stickers from "Wado's Toy Shop" merchandise line, given for every ¥1000 spent at the venue
Glasses and plates from Lawson's Kirby's 30th Anniversary Campaign
Wonderful Towel Collection from "A New Pupupu Lifestyle!" merchandise series
Other[edit]
ChuChu costume from Kirby's Dream Buffet
ChuChu Rosy color from Kirby's Dream Buffet
Character Treat from Kirby's Dream Buffet, depicting Clean + ChuChu
Kirby wearing the Chuchu Dress-Up Mask in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Image from the Kirby JP Twitter that shows ChuChu in Kirby Star Allies
ChuChu in the book Find Kirby!!
ChuChu in the book It's Kirby Time: Thank You
Dedede Directory about ChuChu
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | チュチュ Chuchu |
From「ちゅう」(chū, an onomatopoeia for kissing), reflecting her femininity; may involve "tutu", likely referring her general shape and color |
| Chinese | 啾啾 jiū jiū |
ChuChu |
| Dutch | ChuChu | - |
| French | Chuchu | - |
| German | Chuchu | - |
| Italian | Chuchu | - |
| Korean | 츄츄 Chyuchyu |
ChuChu |
| Portuguese | Chuchu | - |
| Spanish | Chuchu | - |
References
- ↑ "The most unique of Kirby's new friends, ChuChu is based on a certain eight-legged sea creature!" –Kirby's Dream Collection booklet (Nintendo), pg. 23
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